Shows
Young Guns ShowJavaScript and Writing with Jack FranklinJack Franklin shares his thoughts and fears about writing, explains why it's important to learn *real* JavaScript as well as jQuery and talks about his experience writing a book.2013-04-2938 minYoung Guns ShowMaking, Breaking and Doing with Tom AshworthOn today's episode, Tom Ashworth and I talk about how he got his start programming robots, what it's like to work for Remy Sharp, his various side projects, building tools for App.net and staying confident in yourself as a designer and developer.2013-04-1551 minYoung Guns ShowProduct Ponderings with Trevan HetzelI couldn't think of a better person to head up the return of the Young Guns Show than Trevan Hetzel. Trevan and I chat about the in and outs of building products, convincing small town clients of the value of a website, the growing midwest startup scene and motocross.2013-03-2948 minYoung Guns ShowDesign is for All with Gannon BurgettToday I talk with writer, photographer and designer Gannon Burgett about being an overall creative, the psychological aspect of design, the importance of finding a niche, App.net and his recent battle with cancer.2012-11-2340 minYoung Guns ShowLearning from Failure with Chris WallaceToday, Chris Wallace and I chat about his journey into design, freebie sites and how to do them right, running a design agency, pricing and billing strategies, and his theme shop, UpThemes.2012-11-0247 minYoung Guns ShowAll About Velodroming with Luke JonesI think you guys are going to love this one. Luke Jones and I sit down and have a great chat about the constantly-evolving web industry, what makes a good portfolio, how to market yourself as a freelancer and why the Nexus 7 is better than the iPad. Also, velodroming!2012-10-1937 minYoung Guns ShowA Selfie with Galen GidmanDue to a last-minute change of plans, I found myself without a guest for this episode just hours before it was supposed to be posted — on my birthday no less. But hey, what's that saying about life, lemons and making lemonade? Anyway, here you go — me, being interviewed on my 18th birthday by my dad, @cravelight.2012-10-0548 minYoung Guns ShowFeatures and Products with Jared EronduIn episode 15, Jared Erondu and I discuss how he got his start in design and writing, startups, the difference between a feature and a product, what it's been like growing The Industry and his awesome workspace.2012-09-2152 minYoung Guns ShowScalable CSS with Harry RobertsToday I talked to Harry Roberts (Mr. CSS Wizardry himself) about how he got his start, the Smashing Magazine Expert's Panel, faavorite, breaking good CSS habits and best-practices, how to write scalable and usable CSS and preprocessors.2012-09-0742 minYoung Guns ShowMake all the Things with Drew WilsonSometimes I get a guest that's just plain fun, and Drew Wilson is certainly one of those guys. In the second Gunslinger Edition episode, we talk about Drew's numerous projects, the importance of passive income, how to learn and the future of Dialoggs.2012-08-2451 minYoung Guns ShowBeing Real with Yourself with Toni GemayelThis time around we talked to Toni Gemayel about WordPress, his insane number of startups, balancing your time and being real with yourself.2012-08-1037 minYoung Guns ShowSkipping College with Alex ManginiIn today's episode, Alex Magini and I get down and dirty with how he got into design, the Thesis theme for WordPress, blogging, responsive web design, what it takes to "safely" skip college, making more money than your friends and the upcoming NFL season.2012-07-2730 minYoung Guns ShowReasoned Visual Simplicity with Derek JensenToday's guest is a writer and great proponent of visual simplicity. We talk with Derek Jensen about the writing/design overlap, how to become a better writer, his new project Resimplify.co, the problems Microsoft faces and even manage to fit in the show's first ever hair related question.2012-07-1343 minYoung Guns ShowDesign Professionalism with Andy RutledgeI decided to mix things up this time around and interview a seasoned industry professional in the first airing of a new episode format I've dubbed, Young Guns Show [Gunslinger Edition]. Andy Rutledge and I discuss education, the advantages and disadvantages of freelancing versus agency work, design professionalism, and what the client/designer relationship should look like. Also, you hear Andy's thoughts on if he'd rather never design again or be clean shaven for the rest of his life.2012-06-2951 minYoung Guns ShowGaining Confidence as a Designer with Rachel ShillcockYou're really going to love this one guys. In what may end up being our longest episode ever, Tim and I talk with designer, developer and author Rachel Shillcock about exposure, personal branding and Dribbble.2012-06-1558 minYoung Guns ShowDesigners Talk Too Much with Jonathan OgdenIn today's episode, Jonathan Ogden, new co-host Tim Smith and I talk about what it's like to work for an agency, the benefits of side projects, designers that talk too much and Jonathan's music project, Rivers and Robots.2012-06-0138 minYoung Guns ShowDesignin' and Podcastin' with Tim SmithTim Smith and I talk all about his journey in the design industry, what it really means to be a designer and the importance of education. We also chat about his podcast, The East Wing, and learn his middle name.2012-05-1845 minYoung Guns ShowAll about Expression Engine with Kyle CotterToday, Kyle Cotter and I talk about high-school web courses, ExpressionEngine, and how to get the job you've always dreamed of.2012-05-0438 minYoung Guns ShowDesigner Education with Janna HaganIn today’s episode, Janna Hagan and I talk in-depth about what inspires her as a designer, how to get the most out of Twitter, and the pros, cons, and things to consider when going to college to learn design.2012-04-2030 minYoung Guns ShowCollaboration and Open-Source with Dan EdenToday’s guest was the ever-terrific, Dan Eden. Dan is a beer-drinking, checked-shirt-wearing web designer and student from Manchester. We talked about whether designers should code, collaborating with others on projects, the Forrst buyout and open source.2012-04-0636 minYoung Guns ShowWhy We Do What We Do with Paul Adam DavisThis week I was privileged to have as my guest Paul Adam Davis. Paul is a 21-year-old developer, designer and the 2011 .net Magazine Young Developer of the Year. We talked about getting started, building web apps, the advantages and disadvantages of code frameworks and about how he got his .net Magazine award.2012-03-2336 minYoung Guns ShowGettin’ Goin’ with Dan PhilibinIn the first ever episode of the Young Guns Show, Dan Philibin and I talk WordPress, entrepreneurship, getting started in the web industry and the importance of education. Also, you may or may not find out if Dan is a coffee or tea person.2012-03-0934 min