Andrew Waite & David Ball - Podcast Details

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Brain ShamanChris Aiken: Tools for Managing Depression, Bipolar, Mixed States, and Mood Swings | Episode 110In this episode, I interview Dr. Chris Aiken, psychiatrist, editor-in-chief of the Carlat Psychiatry Report, and author of Bipolar, Not So Much. We explore bipolarity and depression as a spectrum—from depression to mania and mixed states—framing them as circadian rhythm disorders. Dr. Aiken shares practical tools for managing moods, with a focus on sleep regulation. We cover light exposure, dark therapy, sleep schedules, and strategies to reduce jetlag, travel-related mood swings, and seasonal changes. He also discusses technologies like dawn simulators and blue-light-blocking glasses.We dive into nutrition, including helpful foods, herbs, and supple...2025-01-081h 09

A Home in the OutbackAndrew McDonough: children's author and illustrator visits children in remote NSWThe Flying Padre David Shrimpton has been flying to remote towns in the the far west of NSW with children's author and illustrator Andrew McDonough. They are on a 10 day tour visiting children in places such as Tibooburra, Wanaaring, Louth, Pooncarie and Clare. A Home in the Outback's Katherine Waite caught up with Andrew in Broken Hill. He has deep roots to Broken Hill - his great grandfather was a photographer in the early 1900’s. His grandfather, Charles Rawling, was employed as the mines artist in the 1920’s. His Uncle Max Bohm was the...2024-11-1005 min

Brain ShamanHuberman's Breathwork Study: Breathing Exercises to Calm Your Mind and Body | Episode 81In this episode, we dig into a study that compares breathwork protocols with mindfulness meditation - 'Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal' (published in Cell Reports Medicine in January 2023). Learn about 3 breathing exercises (box breathing, cyclic sighing, and cyclic hyperventilation) and a mindfulness meditation exercise. See how their pyschophysiological effects differ from one another and why the cyclic sigh was shown to be most powerful in reducing anxiety, reducing sympathetic arousal, and improving mood. RESOURCESCOMPANIES- Oura- Tianren Culture- Toudou...2024-06-191h 15

Brain ShamanFaye Sahai: The Future of Digital Wellness and Mental Health Technology | Episode 61Faye Sahai is the managing director at Telosity Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in digital wellness and mental health startups. In this interview, you will learn all about current trends in mental health and the some of the latest technologies and solutions striving to improve it. We discuss this from various angles: cultural factors, human connection, trust, autonomy, agency, personalization, etc. We also talk about the causes of the rise in mental health disorders (especially in youth), the role of technology (such as smartphones, social media, sensors, data, VR, and AI), assessment tools, environment, nutrition, behavior, and...2024-01-241h 00

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)It's not always a technical solutionSometimes you have to do things manually if automation fails Other things we talk about: Martin Lewis sues Facebook over scam ads Posh pasta instructions Android's useless button Links mentioned: Facebook still claims it's not a publisher – but Martin Lewis's court action could be set to change that UK journalist is suing Facebook for defamation over fake ads Martin Lewis Is Fired Up About Suing Facebook for Fake Ads Using His Image The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world ar...2023-02-1353 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Solving EV charging problemsCars are transitioning rapidly from fossil fuels to being battery powered. In this rapidly growing market, UX has the power to differentiate products and accelerate adoption. Equally, bad design has the power to put people off switching to a greener alternative. In this episode Andrew interviews Wolfgang Bremer, Head of Design at Elli - an EV charging brand that's part of the Volkswagen Group. Other things we talk about: David picking a new toilet A doctor's surgery sending an unfortunate "Merry Christmas" text message Links mentioned: Wolfgang Bremer on Twitter The Hot...2023-01-101h 03

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Unsupported eyeballsWe discuss the consequences of companies that stop supporting their products, Andrew has a fridge delivered and David introduces his "most infuriating website of the podcast". Other things we talk about: David takes signs way too literally Things Killed By Google Ads on file download sites Links mentioned: Their Bionic Eyes Are Now Obsolete and Unsupported Killed by Google The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about...2022-11-0232 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)A large glass of Jakobs LawWe talk about Jakob's Law, by usability advocate Jakob Neilson. Andrew tells a story about how he scammed an expensive car park. Other things we talk about: Separate audio channels on Android Weird headphone problems with Microsoft Teams Learned expectations & progressive enhancement The selectmenu HTML tag Links mentioned: Jakob’s Law of user experience: Don’t make users think Get running with Couch to 5K Say Hello to selectmenu, a Fully Style-able select Element The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the...2022-07-1232 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Doug CollinsAndy interviews prominent UXer and all-round nice-guy Doug Collins. Other things we talk about: David's scare in the middle of the night Printing out a fake ID Links mentioned: Doug Collins' Book - The UX Design Field Book The Oatmeal - Printers Were Sent from Hell The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about it when it doesn't. Here's the link to the episode: https://podcast.theunusable...2022-03-1353 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Is Gamification evil?Is gamification evil? Apple laptop gripes. What is bullshitification? Other things we talk about: Facebook's endless newsfeed of infinite suprise Audi's virtual training programme game thing David spills beer Apple's natural scrolling Pressing delete on an iMac Links mentioned: Gamification — exploring the Octalysis Framework Gamification is Manipulative. Is It Ethical? The Octalysis Framework for Gamification & Behavioral Design Smack Agency Gamification Examples The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or mo...2022-02-0757 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)The UX of music playersWe talk about record players with modern(ish) controls, & confusing cloud storage Other things we talk about: 1980s 'Stranger danger' adverts SanDisk's slotMusic & slotRadio Children listening to Hitler speeches backwards Facebook's confusing file browser Eating megabytes Links mentioned: Forgotten memory? slotMusic & slotRadio|Techmoan The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about it when it doesn't. Here's the link to the episode: https://podcast.theunusable.com/podcasts/027-music...2021-12-3140 min

Beyond The ZeroEnd of Year Special with Thommy WaiteEnd of year special ! Co-hosted by Thommy Waite ! Featuring Michael Horn (Drunk Pynchon) Bram Presser, Martin Shaw, Travis Meyer, Iain Smith, James Rosewarne, Lauren Teixeira, Sean McCallum, Dustin Illingworth, Greg Gerke, Seth from Waste Mailing List, Ryan Alexander, David Keenan, Jake Dean, Adam Ouston, Michale Winkler, Courtney S Gray and George Salis. Books of 2021 (and best books read) Grimmish - Michael Winkler Monument Maker - David Keenan Mona - Pola Oloixarac The Employees - Olga Ravn Any Day You Can Die - Thommy...2021-12-232h 02

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Wireframing & Ikea prisonAndy angers IKEA, & we talk about wireframing & prototyping Other things we talk about: Website with an embedded app creates a phone-in-a-phone Risky & annoying two-factor authentication A restaurant ordering app with inappropriate options Andy's headphones do something weird Links mentioned: Wireframe vs Mockup vs Prototype: What is the Difference and Why Your App Needs it? How To Succeed In Wireframe Design The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan...2021-12-1046 min

Our Sinclair: A ZX Spectrum PodcastPyjamarama - It's not just for Eno anymore! Our Sinclair 74Pyjamarama was part of the oddly popular "Wally" series of puzzle adventures for the ZX Spectrum. Its bright, colorful graphics belie the devious puzzles hidden within. It's worth a play! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair Thanks to our Supporters! Mcchessers, Geogglebox, David Terrace, Justin TinpotGamer, Andrew Waite, Eric Nelson, Kapin Krispy, Laurent Giroud, Mark Downie, Hermski, Paul Harrington, Peter...2021-09-1338 min

Amigos Retro Gaming Network - Amigos: Everything Amiga / ARG Presents / Sprite Castle / Pixel GaidenPyjamarama - It's not just for Eno anymore! Our Sinclair 74Pyjamarama was part of the oddly popular "Wally" series of puzzle adventures for the ZX Spectrum. Its bright, colorful graphics belie the devious puzzles hidden within. It's worth a play! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon and help make it a weekly program!! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair Thanks to our Supporters! Mcchessers, Geogglebox, David Terrace, Justin TinpotGamer, Andrew Waite, Eric Nelson, Kapin Krispy, Laurent Giroud, Mark Downie, Hermski, Paul Harrington, Peter...2021-09-1338 min

AoS Coach | Warhammer Age of Sigmar podcastTalkin‘ Beasts of Chaos | 3rd Edition Warhammer Age of SigmarI'm joined by Bartosz (@Eat_Bray_Love) to take a first look at Beats of Chaos in 3rd edition Warhammer Age of Sigmar. As the dust settles on the new edition, we'll look at initial thinking behind list building and getting the most out of them on the tabletop. 🎲 Grab your AoS Coach dice: https://www.aoscoach.com/shop/ 👕 AoS Coach merch store is now live: https://store.aoscoach.com/ 💬 Join me & 2,700+ AoS players on the AoS Coach Discord: https://discord.gg/xVAks8q 🤘 Support the channel via Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com...2021-09-081h 58

AoS Coach | Warhammer Age of Sigmar podcastTalkin‘ Daughters of Khaine | 3rd Edition Warhammer Age of SigmarI'm joined by Marcella Helu (@Pyrolysis on Twitter) to take a first look at Daughters of Khaine in 3rd edition Warhammer Age of Sigmar. As the dust settles on the new edition, we'll look at initial thinking behind list building and getting the most out of them on the tabletop. Marcella recently came 10th of 72 at Atlantic City Open. 🎲 Grab your AoS Coach dice: https://www.aoscoach.com/shop/ 👕 AoS Coach merch store is now live: https://store.aoscoach.com/ 💬 Join me & 2,600+ AoS players on the AoS Coach Discord: https://discord.gg/xVAks8q 2021-09-061h 15

AoS Coach | Warhammer Age of Sigmar podcastTalkin‘ Slaanesh | 3rd Edition Warhammer Age of SigmarI'm joined by Evan Miller to take a first look at Slaanesh in 3rd edition Warhammer Age of Sigmar. As the dust settles on the new edition, we'll look at initial thinking behind list building and getting the most out of them on the tabletop. Evan recently came 4th of 68 at Warhammer US Open Orlando. 🎲 Grab your AoS Coach dice: https://www.aoscoach.com/shop/ 👕 AoS Coach merch store is now live: https://store.aoscoach.com/ 💬 Join me & 2,600+ AoS players on the AoS Coach Discord: https://discord.gg/xVAks8q Harambes Heroes Po...2021-09-051h 55

AoS Coach | Warhammer Age of Sigmar podcastTalkin' Cities of Sigmar | 3rd Edition Warhammer Age of SigmarI'm joined by Gavin Grigar from Harambe's Heroes to take a first look at Cities of Sigmar in 3rd edition Warhammer Age of Sigmar. As the dust settles on the new edition, we'll look at initial thinking behind list building and getting the most out of them on the tabletop. 🎲 Grab your AoS Coach dice: https://www.aoscoach.com/shop/ 👕 AoS Coach merch store is now live: https://store.aoscoach.com/ 💬 Join me & 2,400+ AoS players on the AoS Coach Discord: https://discord.gg/xVAks8q 🤘 Support the channel via Patreon: (https://www.patreon...2021-08-311h 28

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Github CopilotGithub Copilot is an exciting new tool to accellerate developer productivity. But has it been thought through? Could it be racist, and could it kill someone? Other things we talk about: Ordering a mattress How long is 0.6 inches? The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about it when it doesn't. Here's the link to the episode: https://podcast.theunusable.com/podcasts/025-github-copilot.mp3 Music is by [Gold5472](https://gold5472...2021-08-3128 min

AoS Coach | Warhammer Age of Sigmar podcastTalkin' Legion of the First Prince | 3rd Edition Warhammer Age of SigmarI'm joined by Tyler Pearson to take a first look at Legion of the First Prince in 3rd edition Warhammer Age of Sigmar. As the dust settles on the new edition, we'll look at initial thinking behind list building and getting the most out of them on the tabletop. 🎲 Grab your AoS Coach dice: https://www.aoscoach.com/shop/ 👕 AoS Coach merch store is now live: https://store.aoscoach.com/ 💬 Join me & 2,400+ AoS players on the AoS Coach Discord: https://discord.gg/xVAks8q 🤘 Support the channel via Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com...2021-08-291h 22

AoS Coach | Warhammer Age of Sigmar podcastTalkin' Kharadron Overlords | 3rd Edition Warhammer Age of SigmarI'm joined by Alexander Krohn to take a first look at Kharadron Overlords in 3rd edition Warhammer Age of Sigmar. As the dust settles on the new edition, we'll look at initial thinking behind list building and getting the most out of them on the tabletop. 🎲 Grab your AoS Coach dice: https://www.aoscoach.com/shop/ 👕 AoS Coach merch store is now live: https://store.aoscoach.com/ 💬 Join me & 2,400+ AoS players on the AoS Coach Discord: https://discord.gg/xVAks8q 🤘 Support the channel via Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/AoSCoach) or YouTube Members (htt...2021-08-271h 31

AoS Coach | Warhammer Age of Sigmar podcastTalkin' Nurgle | 3rd Edition Warhammer Age of SigmarI'm joined by Zach from Harambe's Heroes to take a first look at Nurgle in 3rd edition Warhammer Age of Sigmar. As the dust settles on the new edition, we'll look at initial thinking behind list building and getting the most out of them on the tabletop. 🎲 Grab your AoS Coach dice: https://www.aoscoach.com/shop/ 👕 AoS Coach merch store is now live: https://store.aoscoach.com/ 💬 Join me & 2,400+ AoS players on the AoS Coach Discord: https://discord.gg/xVAks8q 🤘 Support the channel via Patreon: (https://www.patreon.com/AoSCoach) or...2021-08-251h 10

Atlantic: A Scottish StoryThe Arctic Tern1963 - Skye and Quinn finally arrive on Hirta to find their home empty and forgotten. 1930 - The islanders are faced with a final decision; for their community to survive, they must leave Hirta for good. Sloane oversees the evacuation with the help of an old friend. Skye contemplates what future waits on the mainland. And Evie writes her final letter. Featuring: KIRSTY FINDLAY as EVIE MCCORMICK SEBASTIAN LIM-SEET and David Hayman as QUINN WHYTE DANIELLE FIAMANYA as SKYE SINCLAIR Richard Rankin as sloane Sinclair...2021-08-0941 min

Our Sinclair: A ZX Spectrum PodcastExolon is horizontal Pang with a missile launcher! Our Sinclair: A ZX Spectrum Podcast 73Exolon is a simply beautiful side scrolling run and gun title, making full use of the Speccy's color pallette and AY sound chip (on the 128k of course). But what about the difficulty? 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 5:50 Exolon Review Thanks to our Supporters! Geogglebox, David Terrace, Justin TinpotGamer, Edvin Helland, Andrew Waite, Eric N...2021-08-0229 min

Amigos Retro Gaming Network - Amigos: Everything Amiga / ARG Presents / Sprite Castle / Pixel GaidenExolon is horizontal Pang with a missile launcher! Our Sinclair: A ZX Spectrum Podcast 73Exolon is a simply beautiful side scrolling run and gun title, making full use of the Speccy's color pallette and AY sound chip (on the 128k of course). But what about the difficulty? 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 5:50 Exolon Review Thanks to our Supporters! Geogglebox, David Terrace, Justin TinpotGamer, Edvin Helland, Andrew Waite, Eric N...2021-08-0229 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Common UX mistakesWe talk about some common UX mistakes that people make on websites that we hope will go away. Other things we talk about: Treadmill touchscreens confuse an old man Dentist form fiddling The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about it when it doesn't. Here's the link to the episode: https://podcast.theunusable.com/podcasts/024-common-ux-mistakes.mp3 Music is by [Gold5472](https://gold5472.newgrounds.com/)2021-07-1638 min

Our Sinclair: A ZX Spectrum PodcastIt's time to get Heavy on the Magick! Our Sinclair 72Heavy on the Magick is a puzzle adventure game with some of the biggest animated sprites ever on the ZX Spectrum. It's worth a look! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 6:56 Heavy on the Magick Review Thanks to our Supporters! Geogglebox, David Terrace, Justin TinpotGamer, Edvin Helland, Andrew Waite, Eric Nelson, Kapin Krispy, Laurent Giroud, Mark Downie, Hermsk...2021-07-0536 min

Amigos Retro Gaming Network - Amigos: Everything Amiga / ARG Presents / Sprite Castle / Pixel GaidenIt's time to get Heavy on the Magick! Our Sinclair 72Heavy on the Magick is a puzzle adventure game with some of the biggest animated sprites ever on the ZX Spectrum. It's worth a look! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair 0:00 Ridiculous Banter 6:56 Heavy on the Magick Review Thanks to our Supporters! Geogglebox, David Terrace, Justin TinpotGamer, Edvin Helland, Andrew Waite, Eric Nelson, Kapin Krispy, Laurent Giroud, Mark Downie, Hermsk...2021-07-0536 min

Trails, Tales, and Spruce TeaVoices of FriendshipInspired by Elder Opolahsomuwehs, many of my friends came together digitally to sing a few rounds of a Friendship Song. Sharing our voices and our hearts. Wela'lioq to all of the contributors: Hannah Martin, Ashley Moffat, Ursula Johnson, Atsuko Tomita Poirier, Daniel Poirier, Tamami Poirier, Bliss Rae, Soul Rae, Bleu Rae, Cedar Meuse-Waterman, Rose Meuse, Theresa Meuse, Chris O’Neill, Christina Chui, Erin Welch, Heather Castleden, David Huebert, Natasha Bastien, Rose Huebert, Janet Larkman, Laura Hunter, Marilyn Ouellette, Megan Crowley, Nanci Lee, Sam Sternberg, Mel Mills, Susanne Chui, Sylvia Moore, Tamim Arabi, Yuki Inoue, and the Ross Creek Centre for t...2021-07-0105 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)The Decline of UXWe talk about the article 'Why I'm losing faith in UX' by Mark Hurst, tech ethics & horrible cancellation processes. And toilets. Other things we talk about: Andy gets a humorously ironic app notification Logic puzzles at the gym Bad cancellation processes (including Amazon Prime's) Mark Hurst's Tech ethics Toilet flush buttons Smart motorway signage creating problems Links mentioned: Why I'm losing faith in UX No, an exploitative product is not "great" A simple tech ethic The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in...2021-06-1533 min

The FuturistKris Ostergaard On The Ian Khan ShowKris Ostergaard is a researcher, author and globally sought after keynote speaker on innovation, corporate culture and the impact of technological change. He is co-founder and Chief Learning & Innovation Officer of SingularityU Nordic, the Nordic entity of Silicon Valley based educational institution, Singularity University.Besides being the author of Transforming Legacy Organizations, Kris also co-authored The Fundamental 4s - Designing Extraordinary Customer Experiences in an Exponential World. He has co-founded the experience design firm DARE2, accelerator program Thinkubator and co-working space DARE2mansion. Kris is also a board member, angel investor and advisor to both startups and...2021-06-1421 min

Amigos Retro Gaming Network - Amigos: Everything Amiga / ARG Presents / Sprite Castle / Pixel GaidenShpeed! is a Boulder Dash/Mr. Do Mashup for the ZX Spectrum Next! Our Sinclair 71Shpeed is a recent release for the ZX Spectrum Next, originally programmed for the Acorn Archimedes. Let's give it a whirl! 🏆 Support Our Sinclair on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/oursinclair ☕ Or just buy us a coffee! http://ko-fi.com/oursinclair Thanks to our Supporters! David TerraceJustin TinpotGamer, Edvin Helland, Andrew Waite, Eric Nelson, Kapin Krispy, Laurent Giroud, Mark Downie, O Brien’s Retro and Vintage, Hermski, Paul Harrington, Peter Mulhullond, Chris Foulds, Garry Heather, Ged Byrne, Mark Derham, Mitsoyama, Pixels a...2021-06-0838 min

deepredradioClassBenedikt und Max nehmen sich einen weiteren Werk des Brat-Packs an. Heimkino: 25.11.2002 (MGM HOME ENTERTAINMENT) Class Genre: Komödie, Romanze, Coming-of-Age, Drama Land: USA 1983 Laufzeit: ca. 95 min. FSK: 12 Regie: Lewis John Carlino Drehbuch: Jim Kouf, David Greenwalt Kamera: Ric Waite Musik: Elmer Bernstein Produzenten: Jill Chadwick, David Greenwalt, Jim Kouf, Martin Ransohoff, Cathleen Summers Mit Jacqueline Bisset, Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy, Cliff Robertson, Stuart Margolin, John Cusack, Alan Ruck, Rodney Pearson, Virginia Madsen, Casey Siemaszko, …2021-04-0523 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Product Led GrowthWe talk about 'Product Led Growth' whilst getting drunk. Other things we talk about: Skype answering video calls unexpectedly Andy's battery charger will definitely cause a housefire Google Wave We get more drunk than the Drunken UX podcast Andrew's new printer The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about it when it doesn't. Here's the link to the episode: https://podcast.theunusable.com/podcasts/022.mp3 Music is by [Gold5472...2021-03-2637 min

The Ian Khan ShowCat Tully, Founder School Of International Futures, With Futurist Ian KhanAll content provided by Ian Khan Ian Khan, National Bestselling Author, Futurist, Keynote SpeakerCat Tully, Founder School of International Futures, with Futurist Ian Khan In this episode, i speak with Cat Tully, an accomplished Futurist and Educator. Bio Cat Tully is the founder of SOIF, the School of International Futures. Cat has extensive experience as a practitioner, helping governments, civil society and businesses to be more strategic, more effective, and better prepared for the future. She is motivated by a focus on social justice and the importance of multi-stakeholder approaches to the...2021-02-1021 min

The Ian Khan ShowHannes Sapiens – Biohacker – In Conversation With Futurist Ian KhanAll content provided by Ian Khan Ian Khan, National Bestselling Author, Futurist, Keynote SpeakerHannes Sapiens – Biohacker – In Conversation with Futurist Ian Khan In this episode, i speak with globally recognized Futurist Hannes Sapiens, also a co-contributor to the recent book “After Shock”. Bio Hannes Sapiens Sjoblad is an internationally recognised thought leader, media commentator and professional advisor on biohacking, human augmentation and the impact of exponential technologies on the human condition. As a campaigner and activist he works to democratize public access to and understanding of new, powerful technologies in the fiel...2021-02-1021 min

The Ian Khan ShowKris Ostergaard On The Ian Khan ShowAll content provided by Ian Khan Ian Khan, National Bestselling Author, Futurist, Keynote SpeakerBestselling Author Kris Ostergaard on the Ian Khan Show Kris Ostergaard is a researcher, author and globally sought after keynote speaker on innovation, corporate culture and the impact of technological change. He is co-founder and Chief Learning & Innovation Officer of SingularityU Nordic, the Nordic entity of Silicon Valley based educational institution, Singularity University. Besides being the author of Transforming Legacy Organizations, Kris also co-authored The Fundamental 4s – Designing Extraordinary Customer Experiences in an Exponential World. He has co-founded the experience design fi...2021-02-1021 min

The Ian Khan ShowDaniele Levine, Top Innovation Trends Speaker In Conversation With Futurist Ian KhanAll content provided by Ian Khan Ian Khan, National Bestselling Author, Futurist, Keynote SpeakerDaniele Levine, Top Innovation Trends Speaker in conversation with Futurist Ian Khan In this episode i speak with globally recognized Futurist Daniel Levine, also a co-contributor to the recent book “After Shock”. Bio Daniel Levine is a trusted consultant to major companies and brands worldwide. He is regularly featured in newspapers and magazines and is often on television and radio including CNN, NBC and others. Mr. Levine is the director of the Avant-Guide Institute and the global edit...2021-02-1022 min

The Ian Khan ShowPatricia Lustig , Ceo Of Lasa Insights, Bestselling Author In Conversation With Futurist Ian KhanAll content provided by Ian Khan Ian Khan, National Bestselling Author, Futurist, Keynote SpeakerPatricia Lustig , CEO of LASA Insights, Bestselling Author in conversation with Futurist Ian Khan In this episode, I speak with Patricia Lustig, a globally recognised Futurist and CEO of LASA Insights. She is also a co-contributor to the recent book “After Shock”. Bio Patricia Lustig is the Chief Executive of LASA Insight Ltd. Specialist in Strategy and Foresight, Change Design and Community Engagement, she has over 30 years of experience in the corporate, not-for-profit and public sectors from Board Level to t...2021-02-1022 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Lockdown upsidesDavid asks Andrew what changes we should keep after the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown, & how some websites can be really slow on mobile. Other things we talk about: Giant inflatable penguin TV audiences at home One-way systems in shops Contactless payments Local shops pivoting to stay profitable during the pandemic lockdown Perspex screens in shops Theatre productions broadcasting online The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about it when it...2021-01-1839 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Occams RazorWhat is Occam's razor? In this episode we discuss simple solutions often being the best. Other things we talk about: Dieter Rams KISS Programmers predicting & abstracting Andy is "thinly spread" Leaky toilets with a drop valve system Simplicity of the iPhone, compared to older phones Camera shutters on old phones Henry hoover "With greater functionality comes greater complexity", quote by Spiderman Links mentioned: The water-saving device wasting billions of litres every week Laws of UX The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in...2020-11-2847 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Hick's LawWhat is Hick's Law? In this episode we discuss static website generators, & keeping things simple. Other things we talk about: Wizards Martial arts A rigmarole logging into the student loans website Annoying Britbox app issues Links mentioned: Pressing a button to expose yourself on the toilet The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about it when it doesn't. Here's the link to the episode: https://podcast.theunusable...2020-10-1043 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)How UX affects SEOHow does UX influence SEO? In this episode of The Unusable Podcast, we discuss how Google takes into account loading speed, mobile optimisation and other factors when deciding what to show first. Other things we talk about: ASCII art porn David's new kettle isn't an improvement Apple disregards what we all know about AA batteries Andrew fails to use Duck Duck Go & Bing Links mentioned: [Google Lighthouse](https://developers.google.com/web/tools/lighthouse) [Google pagespeed insights](https://developers.google.com/speed/pagespeed/insights/) [Google Core Web Vitals report](https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/9205520?hl=en) [Our shop](https...2020-06-2100 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)How UX affects SEOHow does UX influence SEO? In this episode of The Unusable Podcast, we discuss how Google takes into account loading speed, mobile optimisation and other factors when deciding what to show first. Other things we talk about: ASCII art porn David's new kettle isn't an improvement Apple disregards what we all know about AA batteries Andrew fails to use Duck Duck Go & Bing Links mentioned: Google Lighthouse Google PageSpeed insights Google Core Web Vitals report Our shop The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience...2020-06-2131 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Planned obsolescenceDavid & Andrew discuss planned obsolescence, the practice of designing products to need replacing sooner to net the manufacturer more money. Is it a devious plot to get us all to spend more & pollute the environment, or just technology progressing? In our Bad Usability Nightmare, Andrew collects meat from a pub car park. Other things we talk about: 100 year old lightbulb - the "Centennial Light" HP ink cartridges not working after time TV upgrades, & the pointlessness of 8K Links mentioned: Sonos speaker update sparks anger Boring Wikipedia definition of Planned Obsolescence The Phoebus cartel Our...2020-05-1741 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Drinking Whisky & Working From HomeBeing forced to work from home due to coronavirus, Andrew & David discuss video chatting using Zoom & Skype, & then the rigmarole of getting things delivered. It gets a bit silly towards the end, because Andrew has been drinking whisky. Other things we talk about: Asynchronous communication Journaling on Slack Privacy flaws with Zoom Google Nest's camera outage Unnatural delay on Hermes' chat-bot Comixology only has US vouchers Links mentioned: Nest camera outage Resources for working from home Our shop Our Patreon The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance...2020-04-1150 min $Booklist\'s Shelf Care$ Booklist's Shelf CareEpisode #7: Size (and Format) MattersIn this episode of Booklist's Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire sits down with librarian extraordinaire Robin Bradford to discuss the hottest topic in all of Libraryland: are trade paperbacks better than mass market paperbacks? They get into patron behavior, format preferences, and, inevitably, romance novels. Then Audio Editor Heather Booth provides a glimpse at the audio award-winners announced at ALA Midwinter in January, and Susan and Adult Books Editor Donna Seaman break down the winners Carnegie Awards for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. It's a big episode, y'all! The books mentioned this episode are: The Wedding Date by...2020-02-2446 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Security is pointlessSecurity is a hugely important topic. David and Andrew share their look on what makes for good and bad security, talk about their own experiences in building web apps, and come to the realisation none of it matters anyway. Other things we talk about: Bad actors - apparently it's a security term 2 factor authentication Kanye West's iPhone password Wifi-enabled locks & voice recognition Hacking smart speakers with a laser beam Biometrics Logging in on a TV David's security camera spotted Santa! Nicolas Cage could steal Andrew's daughter Andrew annoys a coffee company A bad shopping experience ...2020-01-1958 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)The internet is terrible now!Andrew & David discuss what makes the internet terrible now, like slow websites, browser inconsistencies, monopolisation & people. Other things we talk about: Are URLs are too confusing for some people? Average size of a webpage (compared to Sonic the hedgehog)s Andy's old crap Acorn computers are more efficient than todays Flash was fun but websites are more usable without it Parking machine app Crap digital school attendance register Hospital alarm fatigue & Andy's favourite song is ruined Constant flood updates Links mentioned: The Spirit Of The Internet Browser engine diversity The Revenge of the IE...2019-11-1950 min

Our Sinclair: A ZX Spectrum PodcastStarquakeWatch Our Sinclair on Youtube! Support the show on Patreon Thanks to Patreon Supporters! Andrew Waite, Geoff Owen, David Spencer, Kapin Krispy, Laurent Giroud, Garry Heather, Eric Nelson, Harbonaut, Graham Woebcke, FrodoNL, Tapes from the Crypt, Pixels at Dawn, Chris Foulds, Paul Harrington, and Christopher Hassall!2019-09-2033 min

All the Books!E225: New Releases and More for September 10, 2019This week, Liberty and Kelly discuss Gideon the Ninth, Unpregnant, Stargazing, and more great books. This episode was sponsored by Book Riot's Mystery/Thriller giveaway; HMH Books and Media, publishers of The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us by Paul Tough; and Ritual. Pick up an All the Books! 200th episode commemorative item here. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Books discussed on the show: We Speak In Storms by Natalie Lund Gideon th...2019-09-1041 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)UX writing & microcopyDavid and Andrew talk about UX writing and try to answer why it's different to copywriting, and what microcopy is. They also discuss annoying browser notifications, a more sensible way for asking to set cookies, and why opening a japanese soda is difficult. Other things we talk about: Geocities What Is Copywriting? What Is Microcopy? Notification Permission Prompt Spam in web browsers User Inyerface - a painful game of bad UX design Translation on websites Links mentioned: What Is Copywriting and What Is Its Purpose? What is UX Writing? What Is Microcopy? And How To Do...2019-09-0953 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Sound design in UXDavid and Andrew look at the role of sound in usability. From deliberately loud vacuum cleaners to the crunch of a Pringle, sound is an important but often forgotten aspect of user experience. Also, David almost gets punched, and Andrew bum-shuffles on a water slide like a dog with worms. Other things we talk about: Alarms in hospitals Sound branding of Japanese train stations Unique sounds in technology Faked sounds in cars Jingles that are ear-worms Auto-playing music on websites David comments on the usability of a self-checkout and almost gets punched Andy bum-shuffles on a...2019-07-1451 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Self-checkouts & online shoppingWe discuss the Queen going shopping & being shown how self-checkouts work, & we discuss their advantages & annoyances. Also Andy has a story about a lame practical joke on a teacher using his Tesco club card. Apologies for the terrible German at the beginning! Other things we talk about: Online grocery shopping Amazon's AI-powered grocery store Andy's lame practical joke on a teacher using a Tesco club card Andy's "Freezer beige" Self-checkout celebrity voices Reasons why people don't like self-checkouts UX trends for shopping websites in 2019 Andy meets a man named Martin in some old-fashioned bank ...2019-06-0844 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Accessibility benefits everyoneWe discuss using technology with different types of disabilities, what the term "accessibility" really means, and how designing for accessibility benefits everyone. Other things we talk about: Accessibility as an afterthought vs Inclusive design Screenreaders & how blind people use the internet Funkify disability simulator Silktide's screen reader simulator Voice UI for to provide accessibility options, including for the elderly & in the shower Andrew's bank nightmare Links mentioned: Funkify disability simulator Silktide's screen reader simulator Blind girl hacks - Alisha's Guide How many people in the UK have sight loss? Jane Hu's tweet The Unusable...2019-04-0957 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Designing for failureDavid & Andrew discuss the importance of designing for failure & making sure the problem is communicated to the user. Other things we talk about: The chaos monkey Chrome's dinosaur game, service workers, BSOD & Twitter's "fail whale" Creating the best error message Facebook's annoying "chat heads" Andy's hotel TV "nightmare" Sky TV & YouView's interfaces Links mentioned: https://twitter.com/DougCollinsUX/status/1083127107373449217 https://netflix.github.io/chaosmonkey/ https://uxplanet.org/how-to-write-a-perfect-error-message-da1ca65a8f36 https://blog.usejournal.com/design-states-weve-been-totally-forgetting-79fcf22c88a3 Understanding website performance The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss...2019-03-0844 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Design Crimes From 2018Bad design from 2018, plus other usability problems, dark patterns, how a computer forced David into an encounter with a naked man & the origins of the PlayStation buttons. Other things we talk about: Dongles Bad usability prevents Americans from voting How the hamburger menu is horrible A urinal game A building that injures people A terrible robot shop assistant A computer forces David into an encounter with a naked man The origins of the PlayStation buttons Inclusive design Links mentioned: The worst design crimes of 2018) T-Mobile Slapped With A $40 Million Fine For Its Deceptive Design) ...2019-01-1149 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Do cultural differences affect usability?Cultures differ around the world - does that mean user interfaces should differ too? We talk about how companies have failed to reach international audiences & some funny cultural blunders! Other things we talk about: Right-to-left language translation Ebay’s inconsistent user interface Bad product name translation fails Using chip & pin and contactless payments in America Andy reviews the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9i, & the Sony WH-1000XM3 Physical shops are failing at the single advantage they have over online shops Articles we mentioned: International Usability Testing - https://www.nngroup.com/articles/international-usability-testing/ Pr...2018-12-1638 min

Context FreeEpisode 23: Don't Check Your Phone...Unless You Want Your Face EatenOn the tabletop: Keyforge, Cribbage, Battle Lore, and Escape from the Aliens in Outerspace. On the Console: Red Dead Redemption 2 On the web : Alias 'The Magpie' and Bogeyman Our Theme Music is Chocolate and Cocaine by Lorenzo’s Music. Find out more at http://www.lorenzosmusic.com/ Our new logo was designed by Andrew Figel. See him spin at Vinyl Nights in the Denver Area and check out his instagram feed at https://www.instagram.com/andrewfigel/ Links:Games | Profile | kegz | BoardGameGeekInfinite Jest by David Foster WallaceStarCraft: The Board Game | Bo...2018-12-141h 10

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Getting tricked online by UI dark patternsIn this episode of the Unusable Podcast, Andrew & David discuss "dark patterns" which are tricks that get customers to buy more in websites & apps. We talk about actual examples & get distracted on Wish.com by all the cheap tat from China. Other things we discussed: Ryanair insurance deception GDPR banner buttons Advert banners that try to trick you The cheap tat on Wish.com Dodgy sales tactics Xbox One updates TV with progress bar Links mentioned: Dark Patterns some examples to watch out for (YouTube video) 5 Naughty Conversion ‘Dark Patterns’ to Avoid in 2018 (+ What To D...2018-11-2242 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)History of computer graphical interfaces & the future of natural UIIn this episode of the Unusable Podcast, Andrew & David talk about the history of computer user interfaces and early computers, where UI is heading in the future with natural interfaces, and Andy has a frustrating experience with a parking machine. Other things we discussed: The Bombe Why keyboards are QUERTY Amiga Workbench GUI The difficulty of having 2 Google Homes in the same room Not all voice interface is natural UI Mercedes' voice control joke Links mentioned: The Bombe Natural User Interfaces – What are they and how do you design user interfaces that feel natural? Ph...2018-11-0157 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Road signs are confusingIn this episode of the Unusable Podcast, Andrew & David discuss road signs and instructions that are confusing, and cause more problems than they solve. They also discuss: Should roadsigns be replaced by emojis? Andy’s bad experience ordering at KFC using a touchscreen None pizza with left beef The complications of imperial vs metric (again) A terrible conversation with a Tomtom Links mentioned: Young drivers understand emoji roadsigns better Andy can't get corn None pizza with left beef Photos of our own pizza on Twitter Photos of the "stay in lane now" sign on Twitter The Un...2018-09-2352 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Unusable measurementsIn this episode Andrew & David discuss units of measurements (including time & length) and how unnecessarily complicated they are. Also there's a brief discussion about how babies should be measured, David talks about how showers should work, and Andy talks about touchscreen drinks dispensers. Links to things mentioned: A shower with only a "stop" button, but no "start" The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about it when it doesn't. ...2018-09-0149 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)Killed by bad usabilityIn this episode Andrew & David discuss when bad usability or UX has had horrible consequences, like misdiagnosis, accidents & radiation leak. Also Andy's annoying coffee machine & David's useless microwave. Here's the link to the episode: 002-unusable-podcast-killed-by-bad-usability.mp3 Links to things we talked about: https://medium.com/tragic-design/how-bad-ux-killed-jenny-ef915419879e https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-examples-of-bad-design-that-killed-someone Music is by Gold5472 The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about...2018-07-2251 min

Unusable podcast (UX & usability)WTF is usability anyway?Andrew & David discuss what we mean by usability, user experience (UX), & talk about norman doors & the importance of an easy website checkout. The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about it when it doesn't. Here's the link to the episode: https://podcast.theunusable.com/podcasts/001-unusable-podcast-usability.mp3 Music is by [Gold5472](https://gold5472.newgrounds.com/)2018-07-1521 min

From Alpha To Omega#062 Closet MarxistsThis week I am delighted to welcome back to the show Michael Roberts, author of the ‘Next Recession’ blog. We talk about the new reports out on the world economy from the IMF and the Bank of International Settlements, and how Ben Bernanke has come out as a closet Marxist after all these years. We also discuss the recent debate between David Harvey on one side, and Michael and Andrew Kliman on the other, about the relevance / reality of the law of the tendential fall in the rate of profit, and the politics behind it all.You can find...2015-05-071h 01

Tarot-to-Go Radio044 - Getting Small with the Tiny Tots TarotPodcast #44 is hosted by Anastasia, Rose Red, and Andrew, getting small with David Myriad and Karen Schlumpp, and the adorable Tiny Tots Tarot. And, for even more fun, watch your iPhone this summer for an app featuring this adorable deck, a joint creation of David and Tarot Media Company! In this episode: David Myriad / Karen Schlumpp / Tiny Tots Tarot / Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot / The Origin Myth / Tiny Tots Tarot Coloring Book / PantheaCon /Susa Black 2010-04-2849 min