Episodes
Recorded March 17th, 2016. The last episode of On the Grid. Check out our new shows: Working File and Good Bad Show Working FileOur new panel show about design Good Bad ShowAndy and Matt's new show where they plan argue about things that are objectively good or bad (or if anything can be) iOS 7 EpisodeListener Survey EpisodeFerguson episodeEverything is Systems episodeAnxiety as an Ally by Dan RyckertSoundboard Dan
Published 03/17/16
Recorded March 10th, 2016. How are things at school? Send your emails to mail at onthegrid.co and tweet to @gridshow.
Published 03/10/16
Recorded March 3rd, 2016. This week we talked about Content Strategy and Copywriting.
Published 03/03/16
Recorded February 25th, 2016. This week we talked about... The Pitch.
Published 02/25/16
Recorded February 18th, 2016. This week: Kanye loses Andy's vote, matching stainless steel appliances, and the diversity of Friends of the Web. Last Call Lyrics30 Hours LyricsKanye West asked Mark Zuckerberg for $1 billion on Twitter"I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex"Rapper Killer Mike faces flak for ‘uterus’ comment at Sanders rallyKitchen ranges LacancheAndy likes this fridge'Our Team'
Published 02/18/16
Recorded January 27, 2016. Andy said some pretty controversial things about logos this week... You should probably listen to find out what he said. http://idisagreewithandy.man.gold/
Published 02/17/16
Recorded February 11th, 2016. Andy tells us how planning a murder mystery party is like design... and more logo vs. interface followup. "Buzz, Your Girlfriend... WOOF!"Andy... WOOF!Speed trolling Fozzy WhittakerFull list of Super Bowl 50 prop betsProposition betRudy Giuliani gets mad about Beyonce"You're talking to middle America..." Whatchamacallitproper pronunciation of tremolo Endoskeleton"Dan, stop interrupting. Let Andy talk." snipetAs...
Published 02/11/16
Recorded February 4th, 2016. This week: All the reasons Andy was wrong about logos. "Today's 100% Men project brought to you by beer, football, and design" "Design Disruptors" Designer News Thread Square Cash idisagreewithandy.man.gold
Published 02/03/16
Recorded January 17th, 2016. This week Andy and Matt sat at a table and talked about talent. Chuck WepnerWepner claimed that he was the inspiration for the movie Rocky. (Wasn't named Rocky though) ZordsWas Mozart Deaf?Wassily Kandinsky’s Synesthesia ExplainedSynesthesia
Published 01/16/16
Recorded January 14th, 2016. This week Andy brought in some real work for us to discuss. f.luxNight Shift mode in iOS 9.3Monster FactoryHenry Rollins
Published 01/13/16
Recorded January 7th, 2016. This week Andy finally gave in and decided to create a portfolio for Friends of the Web. Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording)Friends of the WebRobot or Not? Podcast
Published 01/07/16
Recorded December 23rd, 2015. In our last episode of the year we responded to listener comments about how to improve the show. Our year end show last yearOn the Grid #100Limited Resources PodcastMisophoniaOur subreddit feedback threadMatt does troll Andy on Twitter...The episode about Andy's logoThe 99 Designs experiment
Published 12/23/15
Recorded December 15th, 2015. This week Andy digs in on an idea from the previous episode: Can anything ever be objectively good or bad? Gangnam StyleChacaronThe ShiningLenny BruceThe BlobCultural relativismThe Moral Landscape by Sam HarrisKiller Mike's Six-Part Interview With Bernie Sanders
Published 12/15/15
Recorded December 9th, 2015. This week we talked about designing something timeless... or at least designing something _you_ can live with forever.
Published 12/09/15
Recorded December 1st, 2015. This week we talked about tradition and Andy's secret plans to run for office. Frere-Jones TypeAndy launched this site on Tuesday Nathan for YouNathan for You - Dumb StarbucksNathan For You - Party Planner
Published 12/01/15
Recorded November 24th, 2015. This week: Design as a luxury service and what happens when you can't afford it. Thing Explainer What If? Book What If? Blog
Published 11/23/15
Recorded November 17th, 2015. We discussed the symbols we create and rally around. And more on the next great American invention. Annie Atkins"I'm talkin' about Mountain Dews baby!"Eiffel Tower meets peace sign in show of solidarity after attacksIt Gets Better Project99% Invisible 173: AwarenessStory of the AIDs ribbon Uber changes UberX cars into French FlagsOur newsletter: Two ThingsTwo heartfelt endorsements, juxtaposed and delivered weekly.
Published 11/17/15
Recorded November 10th, 2015. This week we discussed the next great American invention and the aesthetics of wealth. The Quarter Century Jacket | A 25 Year GuaranteeYour business card is CRAP!Joel Bauer - How to pack your suitcaseEveryday carrySecret decoder ringTiffany & Co IdentityAIGA position on spec workThe First Things First ManifestoThe Stanley ParableGame of the YearThat blog post I mentioned... Beginners Guide: A game about game designFrom our subreddit The Beginner's Guide
Published 11/10/15
Recorded November 5th, 2015. Exhaustion, Leases, Art, Madden and robot video games as a form of self-expression. Olafur EliassonFastCap Flatback Story Pole 16 Foot Tape
Published 11/05/15
Recorded October 27th, 2015. This week we interviewed Dan. Fateful Findings"I think it is a worse movie than The Room..." - Andy Swift (band)Sanctity (band)Chiodos Shirt
Published 10/27/15
Recorded October 22nd, 2015. This week we talked about negotiating. My uncle calling me like, "Where ya at?"The Lonely Island - SEMICOLONDrake playing Wii TennisDrake's Tuna SandwichNick Offerman GIFWHAT?! LETTERS!Mixtape Monday
Published 10/22/15
Recorded October 8th, 2015. This week we were joined again by Maurice Cherry. We talked about podcast accessibility and how designers deal with real problems. Revision PathBlack in Design ConferenceOrganization of Black DesignersDesigNationLiving Fully with Dr. Kathy McCoyMaurice's Student The Joy of New PursuitsKathy McCoy's blog about Maurice's podcasting class and about her getting familiar with the technology. EOFire Podcastby John Lee Dumas Netflix PrizeThe Netflix Prize was an...
Published 10/07/15
Recorded October 6th, 2015. This week, a little bit of follow up from the previous episode, and Andy wonders how much you can really ask of your clients. BonobosHuffdufferBlog about Huffduffer
Published 10/06/15
Recorded October 1st, 2015. This week we discussed the process of starting a new project, explaining how we want to work, and the language we use to describe it. PrimerThe Death and Life of Great American CitiesA Pattern LanguageThe Andy Template
Published 10/01/15
Recorded September 24th, 2015. This week: a very topical podcast about ad blocking. "...the guy my company uses in all our ‘profile’ design mockups."The twitter interaction begins... "After 3 years I hate that guy"iOS 9 Content Blocker FAQMetallica v. Napster, Inc.RATATAT - DRUGSCushionPet RockPotato Salad Kickstarter"6,911 backers pledged $55,492 to help bring this project to life" The DeckCarbon AdsGone HomeDear EstherFEZ SoundtrackDear Esther SoundtrackLil Dicky - $ave Dat Money
Published 09/24/15