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Monsters of DesignGatekeeperIn this episode of Monsters of Design, the core trio—Jon Sontag, Adrian Crabtree, and Jon Delman—march into the labyrinth to face the dreaded GATEKEEPER. This isn’t your friendly neighborhood doorman; this is the hip, pencil-wielding minotaur guarding the gates of design, deciding who gets in and who gets left wandering outside. The three dig deep into the monsters that keep brilliant talent out: sky-high barriers to entry, overcomplicated tech requirements, and the cult of “culture fit” that ignores the magic of true culture adds. Most importantly, they shine a spotlight on the interview process as the arena wher...
2025-08-061h 36
The Middle Ground PodcastJeremiah Smith: The Most Polished Freshman Ever?This week on the pod, we dive headfirst into the Jeremiah Smith hype train — is he the most polished freshman we’ve ever seen? We stack him up against names like Adrian Peterson, Michael Crabtree, Ja’Marr Chase, and even Cooper Flagg. We also tackle the Bronny James debate: would he have been drafted if his dad wasn’t LeBron? Plus, we break down Caleb Downs’ draft stock, JJ's top-2 buzz, Reds All-Star talk, and the growing issue of gambling in sports.
2025-07-112h 06
Monsters of DesignCXIn this episode of Monsters of Design, the Tenacious Trio—Jon Sontag, Adrian Crabtree, and Jon Delman—join forces with Karen Piper, Head of Brand Strategy at Code and Theory, to confront a particularly moody menace: CX, the monster that emerges when Customer Experience goes bad. This isn’t the warm, fuzzy kind—it’s the version dripping in frowny face emojis and weighed down by heavy thumbs downs. It shows up when brands make big, shiny promises but fail to deliver where it counts. Together, they dig into why beautiful content and sleek design aren’t enough—brands must follow th...
2025-04-2242 min
Monsters of DesignThe BrandIn this episode of Monsters of Design, a new era begins. Adrian and Jon, weary from battling creative beasts alone, have summoned an old ally to the frontlines—Jon Delman, a past guest turned permanent co-host. From this point forward, it’s a trio of minds, a triumvirate of design nerds, wielding wit, insight, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting. Some episodes will welcome brave guests into the fray; others will feature the three of them, sparring in the arena of ideas. Their first battle as a full unit? THE BRAND. A big, bold, and unruly monster that...
2025-03-261h 50
Route 66 Podcast59. Camp Cajon Mountain Pass, California The Cajon Pass is probably one of the most important sites along Route 66 in southern California. Long before Route 66. was established, the pass was an important route for early settlers, who often had to disassemble thier wagons to cross over the San Gabriel Mountains. Join host Anthony Arno as he talks wtih local hsitorian, Mark Landis about the evolution of the pass from The Spanish Trail, The John Brown Toll Road, The Old Trails Highway, and eventually Route 66. Even more impressive is the work of William Bristol, who in 1919 saw the...
2025-02-021h 16
Monsters of DesignReturn of the Jed A.I.Alright, monster slayers, it’s time for the grand finale of our three-part A.I. adventure! This time, Jon and Adrian sit down with Craig Elimeliah, Chief Creative Officer at Code and Theory. Craig is a master of blending tech and creativity, and he’s here to share a treasure trove of wisdom from his vibrant, boundary-pushing career. He’s built teams and ideas in this wild A.I. era, where innovation meets a dash of chaos. We dive into how A.I. is shaking up the design world and why curiosity and experimentation are now our superpowers—especially with mac...
2024-10-3139 min
Monsters of DesignThe Prompt Strikes BackThe MOD dudes are back. It's been a minute, but Jon and Adrian are ready to go! They continue their epic three part battle with the Artificial Intelligence monster. Marcus Thompson – Senior Copy and Content Designer at Code and Theory, jumps right in as their guest, giving us some key insights into the wonderful (but often scary and overwhelming) world of the prompt. His creative mind and silver tongue help us navigate a new and improved road to a much more inspired generative A.I. output. Get ready to watch this crew unearth and unlock a powerful creative process. Th...
2024-08-121h 23
Losing 100 Pounds with CorinneWhy You Crave Food When You're Not Hungry with Dr. Adrienne YoudimHave you ever caught yourself reaching for a snack when you're not hungry? You're bored, stressed, or it's just there? We've all been there, right? I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Adrian Youdim about cravings on this week's podcast. She's a triple-board certified obesity medicine specialist. She's also a speaker, author, and host of the top-rated podcast Health Bites. Together, we explore the intricate science and deep-rooted connections between cravings ... and emotions. Plus, we lay out practical strategies to help you recognize and meet your true needs. It's...
2024-01-1237 min
Monsters of DesignA.I. New HopeIn this week's episode, witness the dynamic duo, Jon Sontag and brand new co-host, Adrian Crabtree, as they delve into the mysterious realm of Artificial Intelligence. Accompanied by their special guest, Jon Delman – Senior Design Manager at Workiva, they unravel the secrets of AI's impact on our careers. With his hard-earned wisdom, Delman guides us through a hopeful path for the future, emphasizing the importance of taming this technological beast. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride through the uncharted territories of Artificial Intelligence, where the real monsters aren't the ones hiding under your bed but the ones we create ou...
2023-11-131h 14
11 O'Clock Comics PodcastThe Midnite Show, G.O.D.S., Blue Beetle, Rick & Morty, and more!Complete the Quest: The Poisonous Library by Brian McLachlan from Imprint, The Midnite Show #1 by Cullen Bunn, Brian Hurtt, and Bill Crabtree from Dark Horse, Moonray Volume One by Brandon Graham and Xurxo G. Penalta, Blue Beetle by Josh Trujillo, Adrian Gutierrez, and Wil Quintana, G.O.D.S. #1, The Forged by Greg Rucka and Eric Trautmann from Image, Rick and Morty by Alex Firer, Fred C. Stressing, Marc Ellerby and Andrew Dalhouse from ONI, The Closet by James Tynion IV and Gavin Fullerton, Gen V, Gutter Hunter #3 from Robin Bougie, Peacemaker Tries Hard, Nimona, plus a whole mess...
2023-10-052h 28
Monsters of DesignMarketaurIn this episode, Jon and Bryan call for backup to help slay, tame and love the latest monster to cross their path—MARKETAUR. Will Leivenberg, Director of Brand Marketing at YML, answers the call and helps them explore the two-way street connecting marketing and design. As they traverse that well-worn road, they shine a light on the Marketaur, identifying the unique challenges marketing a premium Silicon Valley brand to the world poses. Will brings his incisive wit to the table, detailing how his career at Bleacher Report led to a profound understanding of storytelling and identifying who your audience is...
2023-01-151h 25
Monsters of DesignFeedbackIn this episode, Jon and Bryan have a lovely chat with Steven Sczepanik, Senior Product Designer at Headspace, about the occasionally overbearing monster: Feedback. This electrified guitar god can forget to plug the amp in from time to time, leaving us clueless about what we can do to improve. But thankfully, Steven knows how to dial in his tone with the right amount of highs, mids, and lows. He tunes us into the correct frequency for listening to and giving meaningful, heartfelt feedback. And of course, it wouldn't be the MOD POD without a fun chat about our favorite...
2022-10-251h 13
Route 66 Podcast49. The U-Drop Inn (Shamrock, TX) A 3-part interview, featuring the popular U-Drop Inn (Conoco Tower Station), a 1936 service station and café constructed in 1936 with a very unique art deco style for the Texas panhandle region. The architectural style of the U-Drop Inn would later serve as an inspiration for Romone's automotive body and paint shop in the animated Cars movie. Join Route 66 Podcast host Anthony Arno as he speaks with Crystal Hermesmeyer (Shamrock EDC Director), 87 year old Hazel Jannsen (U-Drop Inn ambassador), and Baldo de Leon (U-Drop Inn café entrepreneur). Featured highlights: Crystal Hermesmeyer (Sh...
2022-10-011h 08
Highways Voices: Talking Roads and Transport Technology innovationHighways Voices 14 September - the latest thinking in traffic signalsThis week's Highways Voices looks at the key way you can manage traffic in a town or a city - by discussing the latest in signals technology.Presenter Paul Hutton is at the JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Nottingham, as he talks to Mark Crabtree of TRL, who's been in the industry for 47 years and has been coming to this event for 21 of them. He discusses what's changed in that time, how some of the kit installed then is still in use today and why we shouldn't necessarily get carried away about what changes might take place...
2022-09-1429 min
Monsters of DesignOverthinkerIn this episode, Jon and Bryan have a delightful conversation with Redona Dida, Product Designer at YML, about the monster that turns us into stone: Overthinker. This Medusa-like character draws us into the void of endless thoughts, keeping us away from some much needed simplicity. Fortunately, Redona helps us untangle our thoughts, urging us to take things one at a time with patience and ease. Her ability to not only keep this monster at bay, but to embrace each thought that hisses into our ear and view them as potential solutions is amazing. We end the episode with our...
2022-07-131h 04
Monsters of DesignImposterIn this episode, Jon and Bryan chat with Adrian Crabtree, Art Director at Product Plan, about the monster with a syndrome—Imposter. This lil’ dude just wants to be loved, hugged, and encouraged to come out of his shell. Fortunately, Adrian breaks down all the things that cause this syndrome, tackling each unique facet one at a time. We chat about how failure can stem from not having the right solution to a problem, and how that keeps this monster behind the mask and active in our head. We also dig deep into Adrian's passion for frisbee golf, the colo...
2022-04-251h 07
Route 66 Podcast47. The 2021 Route 66 Scholarship Award WinnersOur latest episode features a talk with the Route 66 Podcast Scholarship winners! A very special thanks to everyone who participated including the Patreon members, those who helped promote the program, and applicants who submitted entries. At the middle school level, the winning entry was submitted by a former virtual student of mine, Kiera. Kiera's design (pictured above) includes the outline of a shield containing four Route 66 related images inside. Kiera says that she spent few weeks working on the shield and her first step was listening to past episodes of the podcast for ideas. It was during her research Kiera...
2022-03-161h 05
Monsters of DesignOvertimeIn this episode, Jon and Bryan chat with Laura Polkus, Creative Director at YML, about the monster that doesn’t like to quit—Overtime. It’s a hairy, overbearing beast that likes to grab hold and not let go, but with Laura’s help, we learn how to kick free and make peace with it. We talk all things productivity and self-worth while sorting through the finer points of the 40hr vs 30hr work week debate. We also chat about biophilic design, exploring various ways to bring nature into human-made spaces. Now sit back, press play and help us slay Ove...
2022-02-101h 33
The Beerists Craft Beer PodcastI Miss ColoradoWe've got a lineup of Colorado beer, thanks to listener Isayah Lang! Also, it's Grant's birthday, Rubio accidentally eats another stupid thing, and Mike would be a multi-elbowed god at the Renaissance Festival. Grimm Brothers The Griffin Grimm Brothers Little Red Cap TRVE Cosmic Crypt TRVE Siren Crabtree Winter Warmer Theme Music by Adrian Quesada End Credits Music: No More Restrictions by El Flaco Collective Additional music licensed through Epidemic Sound The Beerists are John Rubio, Grant Davis, and Mike Lambert. Check out Anastacia's new Insta, bananasbooksandbeers! S...
2021-12-1346 min
Monsters of DesignStakeholderIn this episode, Jon and Bryan talk to Roseville, Ca visual brand designer, Dan Otis, about our next monster: Stakeholder. These hulky stake-holding monsters can be terrifying—and like a lot of our monsters—they're misunderstood. Join us as Dan shares about his time spent with a wide variety of stakeholders as clients, co-workers, and most importantly, those who experience or use the things we design. We also talk about the horror movies that wrecked us when we were kids, why Bryan has a bone to pick with wasps, and what the incredible Oura biometric ring has to offer.
2021-11-261h 19
Route 66 PodcastThe Munger Moss Motel with Ramona LehmanRamona Lehman is just as iconic as The Munger Moss Motel and recently celebrated 50 years as the owner and operator of this Missouri Route 66 must see stop along The Mother Road. Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Ramona about How does an Iowa farm girl wind up on Route 66? Honeymooning along Route 66 Early history of The Munger Moss Motel Origin of the Munger Moss Name Remembering her late husband, Bob Lehman Helping businesses along Route 66 get established The early days when Ramona arrived at The Munger...
2021-11-191h 00
Monsters of DesignSølverIn their first-ever Wrap Up episode, Jon and Bryan offer up the previous five monsters to Sølver, our first Monster Slayer. They also chat about Darth Vader’s romantic life, why Dobby the House Elf is the ultimate epitome of “Burnout” and what Hari Seldon from Apple’s Foundation has in common with one of our monsters. They also somehow find a way to make the episode about Star Trek, again.
2021-10-1852 min
Route 66 PodcastThe Tulsa Race RiotJust before the birth of Route 66, the single worst incident of racial violence in American history took place in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Within 24 hours, more than 35 square blocks in the Greenwood section of Tulsa were burned, causing 10,000 residents in one of the wealthiest black communities in America to instantly become homeless. Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Dr. Scott Ellsworth, a leading expert on the Tulsa Race Massacre. Topics include: Earliest knowledge of the Tulsa Race Massacre Urban legends and myths about the riots with stories about the 1921 riots Discovering a rare photograph tha...
2021-09-2542 min
Monsters of DesignProcesssIn this episode, Jon and Bryan talk to Jon Delman, Director of Product Design at Twitter. Their goal is simple: to slay Processs, our next monster. A hodgepodge of a few different things, Processs moves around unpredictably. Sometimes it’s too slow. Other times it’s too fast. Jon Delman, our Dungeon Master, takes us into the dark caverns where this creature was created, unearthing the arcane secrets that gave birth to it. After the slaying, taming and loving, they also chat about Dr. Who, technobabble and all things sci-fi.
2021-09-1758 min
Monsters of DesignBurnoutIn this episode, Jon and Bryan talk to San Diego brand design manager, Emily Hsiao, about our fourth monster: Burnout. This dude is a hot mess, burning us out and chucking fireballs at others, burning them out along with us. Emily opens our eyes to all the useful firefighting tools she wields against this monster. Additionally, Bryan goes into some "spoilers" about Loki, he shares his love for beavers, and we all get into a discussion about octopi vs octopuses.
2021-08-1358 min
Monsters of DesignThe HovererIn this episode, Jon and Bryan talk to Atlanta product designer, Chelsea Kinley, about our third monster: The Hoverer. It possesses our unfortunate souls at times. We just want to collaborate and keep the project moving, but some of us grow a few extra heads and start lurking behind our team. Chelsea uncovers super helpful tips on how to deal with The Hoverer, including a plea for all of us to focus on empathy and communication. Additionally, Jon forgets to press record for a while, and Chelsea talks about her favorite monster and monster slayer from the manga turned...
2021-07-2348 min
Route 66 PodcastEND OF THE ROAD: The Santa Monica Pier with Dan RiceDan Rice operates one of the most famous Route 66 souvenir shops along Route 66, located on The Santa Monica Pier. Dan is a past president of the California Route 66 Association and was instrumental in placing the famous End of the Trail sign on the Santa Monica Pier. This is the final episode in a 3 part series featuring The Beginning, The Middle, and The End of Route 66. Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Dan about: Earliest memory of Route 66 Background in Family Therapy Surviving a traumatic brain injury Selling American made Route 66 t-shirts Origin of End...
2021-07-021h 00
Monsters of DesignEgo ManiacIn our latest episode, Jon and Bryan talk to Portland illustrator, Kevin Tudball, about our second monster: Ego Maniac. We all have an ego we need to have a relationship with, but sometimes that ego gets a little too big for its britches. Join us as Kevin talks about refining his voice and growing his career as an accomplished illustrator and designer while still keeping his Ego Maniac at bay. We also talk about ego vs confidence, the importance of soul searching while your career is on pause, and our favorite monsters in pop culture that we can’t st...
2021-06-1858 min
Route 66 Podcast40. MIDDLE OF ROUTE 66: The Midpoint CafeThis is the second part of a three part series, featuring the beginning, middle, and end of Route 66. Join Route 66 Podcast host Anthony Arno, as he talks with Brenda Bradley, owner of The Midpoint Cafe in Adrian, TX. Cited as the midway point between Chicago and Santa Monica, The Midpoint Cafe sign outside is probably one of the most popular signs along the route that travelers will stop to take a picture of during their journey along Route 66. Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Brenda about: Earliest memory of Route 66 Working as...
2021-06-0435 min
Route 66 PodcastBEGINNING OF ROUTE 66: Chicago with Tour Guide Dave ClarkBEGINNING OF ROUTE 66: Chicago with Windy City Road Warrior Dave Clark David Clark , operates Windy City Road Warrior and offers walking tours of Chicago along Route 66. The first in a 3 part series features everything you need to know about starting (or ending) a Route 66 tour in Chicago, IL. Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Dave about: Earliest memory of Route 66 Favorite spots along '66 Importance of urban stretches along the road Early entry into tourism Where does the road begin in Chicago? Tracking down the official beginning point Is there an end sign in...
2021-05-211h 00
Monsters of DesignScope CreepIn our premiere episode, Jon and Bryan talk to Bay Area corporate + commercial film director, Cheryl Isaacson, about our first monster: Scope Creep. We’ve all had client projects grow more than we scoped. Listen in as Cheryl walks us through how to slay, tame, and love that tricky, unpredictable monster known as Scope Creep. We also talk about niceness vs kindness, what it means to prioritize specificity in storytelling, and why Mark Ruffalo is the best damn Hulk ever.
2021-05-1458 min
Route 66 Podcast36. Bob "Crocodile" LileBob Lile , otherwise known as "Croc" owns and operates Lile Art Gallery along 6th Avenue in historic Amarillo, Texas. He's known for creating Cadilite jewelry using paint chips from the nearby Cadillac Ranch Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Croc about: His earliest memory of Route 66 Singing in the church choir (and Croc sings a verse for our listeners!) Lifelong scouting role Early interest in painting Life as a car salesman at the family Ford dealership Opening an art gallery later in life Discovering "Cadillte" art made from Cadillac Ranch paint chips Origin of "C...
2021-04-011h 00
Change in the Coalfields: A Podcast by Coalfield DevelopmentCoalfield TodayFor our third episode we talk to some of our former and current crew members and trainees and hear about how being a part of Coalfield Development has impacted their lives and continues to help them pursue their professional and personal goals.Special thanks to our co-host this week, Kelli Crabtree, and our guests Ty, Isaiah, Patrick, Tayler, Jaron, and Amanda! Music by Dressers & Adrian Walther.Produced at The West Edge Factory in Huntington West Virginia by JJN Multimedia.
2020-09-1813 min
Over the Middle with Jeremy CrabtreeJason Kersey On The Recruiting Of Adrian PetersonAdrian Peterson was the No. 1 recruit in the country in 2004. He also grew up a Texas Longhorn fan, but through some recruiting magic from Bob Stoops, Peterson ended up an Oklahoma Sooner. Jason Kersey of The Athletic and Jeremy retrace how the best running back in Texas high school football since Eric Dickerson ended up crossing the Red River.
2019-10-0839 min
Big Meeting!Good Moaning Bog Mooting (with Arthur Bostrom, Allo Allo’s Officer Crabtree)A new comedy podcast for movie lovers.
Adrian and Pete have been posting ideas for movies to their Tumblr for years.
Finally they’ve got a series of big meetings with real entertainment industry people… the trouble is all their ideas are insane.
Listen in to hear them pitch their ludicrous ideas to each other, before they decide which concept to take to the horrified professionals…
All motion picture concepts described are for sale for £1,000,000 + VAT. This podcast is completely ridiculous. You have been warned.
Lots of love, Adrian and Pet
2019-10-0439 min
The Show People Podcast With Andrew KeatesJamie Chapman-Dixon loves spreadsheets.Theatre Director and host of The Show People Podcast, Andrew Keates interviews Producer Jamie Chapman Dixon all about his life and career, including being the in-house executive producer of the Barn Theatre, Cirencester and their productions of The Hound of the Baskervilles and Just So.Jamie is the proud owner of Rigmarole Productions, who focus on new writing, commercial theatre and their boutique agency. His credits include; Madagascar (UK and International Tour), Spamalot (UK Tour, Dubai & South Korea), Lottys War (UK Tour), Pippin (Southwark Playhouse), Zanna Don’t (The Landor Theatre), Molly Wobbly (The Phoenix Artist Club), Gee...
2018-11-2500 min
GB Raider PodcastEpisode 14 Broncos review Giants preview YO ADRIAN!!!forget Mayweather vs Mcgregor! its Crabtree vs Talib! after a must win against the broncos Eddie reviews the game and previews a very winnable game vs the Giants also review the scrap between Crabtree and Talib!
2017-11-3023 min
GB Raider PodcastEpisode 14 Broncos review Giants preview YO ADRIAN!!!forget Mayweather vs Mcgregor! its Crabtree vs Talib! after a must win against the broncos Eddie reviews the game and previews a very winnable game vs the Giants also review the scrap between Crabtree and Talib!
2017-11-3023 min
GmiasWorld's PodcastCrabtree Revenge on Talib, Brady MVP Over Wentz, Eddie Lacy Is Worst RB EVER! | Week 12 NFL 2017In this video I talk about Crabtree Revenge on Talib, Brady MVP Over Wentz, Eddie Lacy Is Worst RB EVER! | Week 12 NFL 2017 GmiasWorld, gmias, Gmia, NFL, National Football League, sports, gaming, funny, podcast, Lebron James, Undisputed, FOX Sports, Skip Bayliss, Madden, Madden Classic, NBC, Sunday Night Football, SuperBowl Rematch, NFL Highlights, NOT TOP 10, First Take, ESPN, Kaepernick, President Trump says NFL PLAYERS are disrespecting the flag, Lonzo Ball, Lavar Ball, NBA, Toke, QJB, Antodaboss, Cookieboy17, PS4 Pro, XBOX One Connect With GmiasWorld Anytime! Click A Link Below! Sub To My Gaming Channel ►http://bi...
2017-11-2720 min
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2017-10-2006 min
The NoSleep PodcastNoSleep Podcast S7E22It's episode 22 of Season 7. On this week's show we have four tales about the little things which creep around us in the dark."Down in the Library Basement - Finale"* written by Rona Vaselaar> and performed by Jessica McEvoy & Nikolle Doolin & Erika Sanderson & Alexis Bristowe. (Story starts around 00:04:00)"I Gave Birth To Something"** written by R. Riddell and performed by Erika Sanderson. (Story starts at 01:04:40)"I Shouldn’t Have Called an Exorcist"** written by David Crabtree and performed by David Ault & James Cleveland & Oliver Gyani. (Story starts at 01:20:00)"The Thing in th...
2016-09-041h 38
The Colonel RadioshowMemoirs of the KnobsUsing Michael Jackson's nose, the abuse of Adrian Chiles and what did Cliff Richard rub into the bottoms of the Knob Brothers?
2009-11-0821 min