Podcast Episodes

Good Movies and Old Books - A Conversation with Matt Stevens (Part 1)

Season 11 Episode 110

Today we’re sitting down with a new friend, a designer and illustrator who has been successful working with clients ranging from a local hot dog shop to clients like Airbnb and Facebook.

But what we…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Foxes, Flies and the Design of Blaxploitation Posters

Season 11 Episode 109

If you’ve ever caught a late-night flick full of high-speed chases, stylish wardrobes, and unforgettable soundtracks, you might’ve stumbled into the bold, brash world of blaxploitation. This genre wa…

Published on 5 months ago

Cups, Plates and Trophy Design

Season 10 Episode 108

If you wander into any school, bar or thrift store, you're bound to see a collection of trophies. Have you ever wondered why they often look like cups, plates and other objects you wouldn't think abo…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Military Propaganda Posters

Season 10 Episode 107

We want you! If you’re looking for something to volunteer for, if you’re ready to be part of something bigger than yourself...Something that will make you see the world in a new way and make new frie…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

The State Flags of Ohio and Maryland

Season 10 Episode 106

Today we’re talking about a couple of state flag designs. And just like everyone here in the bar, they have unique appearances and colorful histories. In one corner we have the funky flag from Ohio, …

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Iconic Book Covers for Jurassic Park and The Great Gatsby

Season 10 Episode 105

Today we’re going all literary, getting in touch with our bookish sides. We’re not being antisocial, but we’ve brought a couple of books to the bar. And in spite of that phrase we all hear so often, …

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Movie Studio Logos for 20th Century Fox and Warner Brothers

Season 10 Episode 104

Today we’re going aaaalllll Hollywood. We're talking about movie studio logos, quite possibly the oldest examples of liquid branding, with one logo that's been relatively unchanged over close to 100 …

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Game Show Logos for The Gong Show and Match Game

Season 10 Episode 103

Today we’re going to be talking about game show logos – the good, the bad and the ugly — and how sometimes all of those qualities could be found in a single piece of artwork. We’re zeroing in on a co…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Al Hirschfeld and Elvis, Postage Stamps - Part 2

Season 10 Episode 102

Today we’re going to be talking some more about postage stamps. The way they reflect pop culture and how they are an art form that celebrates other art forms. We’ve got some stamps with fluid line wo…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

The Penny Black and Dag Hammarskjöld, Postage Stamps - Part 1

Season 10 Episode 101

Today we’re going to be talking about postage stamps: the history and origin of them, who uses them and whether or not they’re still relevant in our age of email and mail order deliveries. And, of co…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago