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“I really enjoy the podcast. I first heard about Mike from his infamous “F*ck you pay me” talk. When I heard about the podcast I was excited and immediately tried it out. Was not disappointed.
The tips on design and running a design business are helpful and I even enjoy some off the topics of...”Read full review »
Like the Whiskey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/22
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“The show starts with a whinny voice giving you a long list of names, not sure who they are. Who starts a podcast like that? What an intro... I couldn't figure out how to get past it.
Then move into a political conversation where they rant to themselves about how smart they are and how dumb...”Read full review »
Leswood32825 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/19
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“I find this type of work fascinating and the non work topics make me keep coming back after years.”
Banobean via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/10/19
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“I am a huge fan of this podcast. I am have gotten a lot out of my time listening. I am looking forward to more episodes. please!”
ryanwolfwins via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/06/18
“The level of paranoia is embarrassing and only surpassed by the ignorance of reality. Get your tin foil hat ready.”
Philhair via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/16
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“Sounds more like aimless talk. Too casual. Have not mentioned design once and I've been listening for about 20 minutes about Florida weather, manatees, and pythons. Lost my interest.”Read full review »
Twooood via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/26/16
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“Crass and immature.”
Msm design via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/16
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“I miss Jessie as cohost. With JC it seemed like Mike was a lot more comfortable bantering back and forth about popular culture and news, whereas now the show seems focused mostly on design and SF-local issues. That makes the show less interesting if you’re not working in design in the Bay Area....”Read full review »
tag1550 via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
07/15/16
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“I tried three episodes and couldn't make it through any of them. The other negative reviews have said it all - instead of a podcast about design this is a podcast of mostly useless banter that's not entertaining. Hard pass on this one.”Read full review »
wlmclmn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/16
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“Lovingly crafted by moronic leftist political opinions. Sometimes it's okay. Except for when you donate and they don't read out your name -- even if you did put down 'Ayn Rand'. ;-)”
gandtchart via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/08/15
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“I don’t like Mike. However, What he says is 100% right 100% of the time and he knows everything. That’s why I listen to him. Also his co-host is the bomb (dot) com. They give useful information regarding the industry I work in and cut through it with a no-nonsense thought process (quick as a...”Read full review »
ddrtatsujin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/15
“Love tuning into Jessie and Mike talk about design and the world at large. I love the realness of these two and their dynamic works really well.”
Chris-W81 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/07/14
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“The reviewers leaving one and two stars may be missing the point, I'm afraid.
This show is not about covering topics nonstop. It's about thinking. Thinking can sometimes be a slow and tedious process. But in the end, you are better off than you were before.
My only complaint is that...”Read full review »
Moses Jay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/14
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“First, Mike can be funny, but he THINKS he's Marc Maron funny, when he's really only a little funnier than Jessie Char, which is cruel to say, but true. Second, Jessie's voice is the most nails-on-chalkboard experience in podcastdom. I found myself fast-forwarding every time she...”Read full review »
Dave Land via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/14
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“When Mike talks about design, that's really thoughtful and he's right like all the time. Listening to him makes me a better designer.”
INS budapest via Apple Podcasts ·
Hungary ·
09/27/13
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“It's incredible just how ridiculous people can be. This podcast exemplifies self importance and petty viewpoints. You want design commentary and news? Look *anywhere* else.
This is a severe waste of time.”Read full review »
opus13i via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/13
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“If there was't a Mike Monteiro we would have to invent him. Kind of a revolving door of co-hosts, but all of whom have been great. Not for those with short attention spans, nor those who need a beginning, a middle, and an end. Or a plot. Or a laugh track. This show meanders, but there is...”Read full review »
artMonster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/13
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“Giving 5 stars for the new co-host, Jessie and upbeat tone of the last episode. I've been listening since episode 1 on the old network and I have a new excitement for this show!”Read full review »
Nicholascpetersen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/13
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“Mike breaks down complex thoughts on process, business, design and ethics into something so simple even I can begin to understand them. I often find myself discussing the topics and opinions of this show in professional and personal discussions. It's made me a better designer and better at the...”Read full review »
flyism via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/12/13
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“The topics are fine but Leah please please please stop going "mh", "great", "right" every 2.5 seconds while Mike is talking. I find this pretty annoying and it makes the whole thing hard to listen to.”
gordonirving via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/08/13
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“The woman talks way to fast. She sounds like she is on speed, so anything she says I don't hear. Their bantor back and forth is valueless. I have unsuscribed, since the woman is not going away soon.”Read full review »
whocares_2011 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/13
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“I really find this show to be completely inspirational even though I don't work in the tech industry. If it could attract call ins from people in regular business sectors it would be a five-star but who listens isn't up to them. Try to think more broadly when you use the term...”Read full review »
Lllllllbrainnnnssss via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/12
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“Sexy, seductive and all around great. Grab a glass of wine, sit down and enjoy. Great stuff.”
alp7660 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/12
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“Sorry, I meant Gillum, and this is crazy, so I'll edit it maybe? Reich is nasally, old and frumpy. Bad enough that I have to hear Grandpa Monteiro, now we got Bubbie Reich. Hire someone with a sexy voice like Jesse Char.”
Uthaym via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/30/12
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“I loved this podcast. Now I can't even listen to it. Leah had big shoes to fill when Katie left, and frankly doesn't even come close. She is, unfortunately, a terrible foil for Mike. And although the show has always been prone to spin off into tangents, it always seemed to come back...”Read full review »
jskp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/12
“A friend in the design business recommended this podcast, and I'd watched the video of Mike at Creative Mornings, so thought subscribing would be a "can't miss." But the episode I picked to listen to, #60, turned out to be a big miss. It wasn't until the 11th minute that I...”Read full review »
SVC Seattle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/12
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“Very entertaining and informative. They do go off topic a lot, but I quite enjoy that (Except when they talk about sport, but that's a personal preference).
There's a good chemistry between the presenters and it leads to some hilarious banter.”
DogsOfTheWorld via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/19/12
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“Great show. Mike and Katie are a good combo and like the title says, sometimes they talk about design.”
Slightlyprofessional via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/17/12
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“I download a lot podcasts and this one needs a lot of work. I was recommended this by another designer and I really don't know why. The hosts have some interesting comments but there seems to be no structure and everything moves too slow. They seem to have some really interesting people to...”Read full review »
la_rahh via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/11/12
“Sickening, why use a child smoking pics? Pervert!”
Qc2011av via Apple Podcasts ·
Hong Kong ·
06/03/12
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“ideas of thoughtful method”
Keli02 via Apple Podcasts ·
Thailand ·
06/02/12
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“An entertaining education in the real work of design.”
The Creech League via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/02/12
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“Listened to about 15 minutes after looking for new tech podcasts…stay away from this one. Rather boring.”
sudos via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/12
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“Not really impressed with this podcast. Attitude of Mike stinks so much, I couldn't work with the guy.....”
Svenster7 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/31/12
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“Mike and Katie are a joy to listen to.”
creiszhanson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/12
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“This podcast reminded me why as a designer myself, I can't stand talking to so many other designers. So many are completely full of themselves--legends in their own minds like these podcasters-- and ready to tell you their version of what good design should be. Give me a break. This was...”Read full review »
Bosbillk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/12
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“Great podcast about design and more.
Design is about relationships and process and commerce and this show articulates all of the issues surrounding these topics quite articulately. Mike Montero is the design world's curmudgeonly motivational speaker, exactly what it needs right now.”Read full review »
dypsilanti via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/30/12
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“Mike and Katie are good talent, putting on an amusing act with plenty of nicely worked punchlines subtly inserted with some skill. Good listening.”
evanspw via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/29/12
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“I'm almost embarrassed (because of how much of a nerd it makes me) to say that this is my favorite podcast, but it's true. I look forward to it every week and was super disappointed when they took a three week break. Thought it was about time I write a review to counteract the haters. I...”Read full review »
Zak Greene via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/12
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“I listened to two episodes and I wish I could get that time back.”
ROI Hunters via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/12
“But why isn't that bada** album artwork loading in my iTunes?”
swkirkman via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/06/12
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“Funny & insightful.”
RyanCyrus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/29/12
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“At the beginning (under the 5by5's roof) this podcast was very informative, interesting and fun as well. Nowadays the hosts are talking about american baseball quite too much so I decided to unsubscribe the "Lets make mistake" podcast because it turned to be boring at last for me. Cherioo! Robert...”Read full review »
RobertPetras via Apple Podcasts ·
Hungary ·
02/26/12
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“If you want to listen to Mike for his usual wit and sarcastic quips about life and sports (perhaps the same thing, for many), this is a really good podcast. If you are here because you want to learn about design, you get some of that. If you want *D*esign, then you are at the wrong place.
This...”Read full review »
BrownManUPS via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/12
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“I don't know why I love this podcast so much, I not A designer, don't follow
sports but would never miss it. Profound at times,funny often,quirky always.”
ventis911 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/08/12
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“Very calm, clear sighted view at designers professional life. Admit it - we're not so good in our heads, we need someone to talk to us about it. It's like growing-up.”Read full review »
dainius.b via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/12
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“Fun, entertaining, and insightful comments from successful design professionals. Also: slightly offensive at times, which makes it even better.”
elmnt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/11
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“Mike & Katie are wicked smart and witty. Yes, there's a good amount of chatting but there are also precious bits of wisdom about design and running a client service. It's the school of hard knocks brand of wisdom. This show is a cross between Mike's twitter account and the more...”Read full review »
fussandfeathers via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/11
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