Podcast Episodes

storytelling with data: #28 WFH with SWD

The storytelling with data team has been a work-from-home team since the beginning and in this episode, Randy and data storytellers Elizabeth, Mike, …

6 years, 7 months ago

storytelling with data: #27 what is data visualization

Why do we visualize data and what makes data visualization good? Tune in to hear Cole share her thoughts on these and related questions. She also ans…

6 years, 8 months ago

storytelling with data: #26 Ben Jones and Avoiding Data Pitfalls

While in Seattle recently, Cole sat down with the author of recently published Avoiding Data Pitfalls, Ben Jones. They discuss missteps using data, w…

6 years, 9 months ago

storytelling with data: #25 Better Presentations with Jon Schwabish

When in DC recently, Cole visited the Urban Institute to talk with Jon Schwabish, author of Better Presentations and editor of the soon-to-be-release…

6 years, 10 months ago

storytelling with data: #24 Andy, Jeff & Steve and The Big Book of Dashboards

Backstage at the Tableau Conference, Cole sat down with the three authors of The Big Book of Dashboards for a lively conversation. Listen to their ch…

6 years, 11 months ago

storytelling with data: #23 Nancy Duarte & DataStory

From graphs made with electric tape and exacto knives at NASA to CEO of a renowned Silicon Valley communications firm—in this episode, Cole talks wit…

7 years ago

storytelling with data: #22 Alberto Cairo & How Charts Lie

If good graphs empower us to pose good questions, what happens on the dark side of data viz? In this episode, Cole talks with Alberto Cairo about his…

7 years ago

storytelling with data: #21 a special conversation with...

The sloppy copy, picture power, and more about Cole’s new book in this special episode of the SWD podcast.

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7 years, 1 month ago

storytelling with data: #20 think like a designer

Broadcasting from Seville, Spain—a city where modern and traditional meet in design—in this episode, Cole chats with three designers from digital pro…

7 years, 1 month ago

storytelling with data: #19 ask smart questions

Asking good questions can help improve our own and others’ work: both when exploring and explaining data. Tune in to hear Cole cover five smart queri…

7 years, 2 months ago