Rough Cuts with Thiago Cruz

Grey New York and New York Festivals are shaking things up with the launch of Rough Cuts with Thiago Cruz—a no-holds-barred podcast diving into the creative moments that make (or break) game-changing work. 

Hosted by Grey NY’s Chief Creative Officer, Rough Cuts pulls back the curtain on the industry’s boldest minds, their wildest ideas, and the unexpected twists that fuel culture-shifting creativity. 

Kicking things off, Thiago sits down with Desiree DeRose, Brand Building Director at Angel Soft, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the brand’s Super Bowl LIX debut. Expect a conversation packed with surprises, insights, and the kind of game-changing perspective you won’t hear anywhere else. 

And that’s just the beginning. This season, Rough Cuts welcomes an all-star lineup, including Grindr’s Tristan Pineiro, gaming powerhouse Lydia Winters, and branding guru Vivian Odior. Get ready for deep dives into the messy, unpredictable, and wildly inspiring world of creative innovation. 

“Rough Cuts offers an exclusive look into the minds of today's creative visionaries,” said Scott Rose, President, New York Festivals. “We're thrilled to present this series with Thiago and look forward to sharing the perspectives and insights of those pioneering executives whose work is evolving the industry.”

Tune in bi-weekly on the New York Festivals YouTube channel—because the best ideas are never clean cuts. Watch the first episode HERE.