Music and Words with Tom Ressa
A satirical send-up of branded content that lives in the indie music and podcast talk show space.
Written by Tyler Riggers | Directed by The Malloy Brothers
THE SHOW
CONVERSE-ATIONS: Branded Entertainment by Converse
The Problem: How do you sell out without losing your soul?
The Answer: You don't. You just do it with a straight face.
Music and Words with Tom Ressa is a talk show mockumentary that flips traditional branded content on its head. The show’s interviews aren’t just interviews, they’re CONVERSE-ATIONS… brought to you by Converse.
The series follows self-proclaimed underground music "icon” Tom Ressa, whose massive ego and delusional sense of artistic integrity frequently sabotage the show.
The Setup: Each episode features a loosely structured, two-part narrative plot arc wrapped around a premium, live music performance.
The Brand Integration: We built an anti-selling selling system. The "tortured artist" host shamelessly justifies corporate sponsorship. More than just an interview, more than just a talk show, these are CONVERSE-ATIONS.
“Itʼs not about the hype… Itʼs about the music.”
- Tom Ressa
