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MaintainableJoel Hawksley: The Hidden Costs of Frontend ComplexityTopics DiscussedThe importance of changeability as a core characteristic of well-maintained software.How GitHub has approached accessibility as a business and legal imperative.The evolution of GitHub’s frontend system, spanning over 2,000 pages, and the concept of "frontend vintages."Primer: GitHub’s design system and the paradox of its success—consistency vs. changeability.The disproportionate maintenance costs of frontend systems compared to backend systems.Using tools like Axe and keyboard-only tests to identify and resolve accessibility issues.The philosophical balance between creativity and usability in software design.Practical advice for teams starting their accessibility journey with limited resour...2025-01-1446 min
Code with Jason233 - Joel Hawksley, Staff Engineer at GitHubOn this episode, I'm joined by Joel Hawksley, Staff Engineer at GitHub for a discussion of code ownership with regards to a 3-year WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) project at GitHub, benevolent dictatorship, collective ownability, terrible code vs acceptable code vs the viability of a project, writing good code vs solving problems, defining quality code, quality code resulting from clear conceptualization, the desirability (or not!) of perfect adherence to standards, reducing defect rate, and meaningful testing goals. Code Complete by Steve McConnellJoel Hawksley at GitHubJoel Hawksley at TwitterHawksley.orgEpisode 88 - ViewComponent with Joel HawksleyLive From Ruby Conf 2021, Joel H...2024-10-011h 02
The Goldster Conversations PodcastLiz Jensen and Lucinda Hawksley - The Goldster Magazine Show Podcast“My son’s death will never make sense to me. But it has taught me that it’s possible to find meaning, collectively and individually, in the loss of what we love.” Liz Jensen
On 3 September, Lucinda Hawksley was joined by Liz Jensen, the best-selling author of eight novels including The Ninth Life of Louis Drax, which was adapted by Hollywood into a box-office feature film starring Jamie Dornan. Before becoming a full-time novelist, Liz Jensen was a print and radio journalist in Hong Kong and Taiwan. She then spent four years as a freelance writer, translator and scul...2024-09-1044 min
Deepdale PodcastDeepdale Festival Podcast 2024 - Hawksley Workman, Christina Alden & Alex Patterson, Christian Smith - Episode 4 Thanks for listening to the fourth in our collection of special Deepdale Festival Podcasts in 2024. Jason is your host for this series. In this episode Jason chats with Hawksley Workman from Canada, who performs on Sunday, Christina Alden & Alex Patterson from Norwich, who perform on Friday, and Christian Smith from Cambridgeshire, who performs on Saturday with his band The Heretics. Hawksley chats about his love of touring, his wingman Mr Lonely on piano, and how Canadians look at the UK for inspiration and adulation. Christina & Alex chat abou...2024-09-0538 min
The Stumble ForwardRaine MaidaRaine Maida is a multi award winning artist, producer, and entrepreneur. He’s best known as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the band Our Lady Peace who won 2 Juno awards and absolutely dominated MuchMusic and the radio waves in the late 90s into the 2000’s. They were a hugely successful and headlined major festivals and arena tours throughout Canada and the US. They’ve got a fantastically artistic new record out in 2022 called Spiritual Machines. Raine is an ambitious tech-minded artist and businessperson and I’m over the moon to her able to chat with him today. Welcome Raine...2024-05-231h 02The Stumble ForwardLinda ManzerLinda Manzer is a Canadian master luthier, renowned for her archtop, flat top, and harp guitars. Her instruments are owned and played by the likes of Pat Metheny, Bruce Cockburn, Paul Simon and Stephen Fearing. She emanates from a very interesting Canadian guitar building cohort and was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2023. Please welcome Linda Manzer.More Linda ManzerFacebook / Twitter / InstagramWatch episode on YouTubeSupport the Show.The Stumble Forward is a conversation-style podcast hosted by Hawksley Workman. Hawksley sits down...2024-05-161h 04The Stumble ForwardDaniel VictorDaniel Victor is a Canadian, Juno Award-nominated recording artist and producer from Windsor, Ontario, best known for his collaborative music project Neverending White Lights. Daniel's song "The Grace" featuring the voice of Dallas Green, was a number 1 hit in Canada and would be the song that would establish City and Colour as a stalwart on Canadian indie rock radio. I had dinner with Daniel a few weeks back when I was in Windsor and we had such a fabulous chat that I wanted to bring him here. Please welcome Daniel Victor. More Daniel VictorInstagram / Face...2024-05-091h 33The Stumble ForwardAlan NealAlan Neal is a gifted and well-loved journalist and on-air host for CBC Radio Ottawa, a playwright and children’s author. He was the long-time host of CBC Radio’s "Ontario Today" and now helms the hugely popular Ottawa drive home show, "All in a Day" whose listenership reaches from western Quebec through eastern Ontario. I’ve been interviewed by Alan several times and I can say that they’re always the most interesting and well researched interviews I ever do. Today I hope to do even half as good a job interviewing him as he does in his day job. ...2024-05-021h 05The Stumble ForwardKathleen EdwardsKathleen Edwards is a 7-time Juno Award nominated, Polaris Prize short-listed singer and songwriter who has released 5 critically acclaimed full length records. She’s toured extensively and even played Late night with David Letterman 5 times. I think Kathleen is one of the best songwriters in the country and has amassed an intimidatingly strong body of work that stands as one of the greatest collected outputs of any Canadian songwriter in recent memory. Please welcome Kathleen Edwards.More Kathleen EdwardsTwitter / Instagram / SpotifySupport the Show.The Stumble Forward is a con...2024-04-251h 23The Stumble ForwardCliff CardinalCliff Cardinal is an award-winning playwright and actor most noted for his one man shows “Stitch”, “Huff”, “Cliff Cardinal’s CBC Special”, and “As You Like It” (later named, “Land Acknowledgement”). He’s toured his work all over the world including a stop at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where he won The Lustrum Award which recognizes the greatest moments at the festival. The Globe and Mail named him as a Canadian cultural icon in 2022. Cliff has also released three albums with his band The Skylarks. Please welcome Cliff Cardinal.More Cliff CardinalTwitter / Instagram / SpotifySupport the Show...2024-04-181h 07The Stumble ForwardAgam DarshiAgam Darshi is a British-Canadian producer, director, writer, screenwriter, playwright, and artist. She has appeared in over 25 Television productions and more than 11 films. In 2021 She wrote, directed and starred in Donkey Head which was shot in Regina and released in 2022. I'm honoured and excited to have her here to chat today. Please welcome Agam Darshi. More Agam DarshiInstagram / Substack / TwitterWatch episode on YouTube Support the Show.The Stumble Forward is a conversation-style podcast hosted by Hawksley Workman. Hawksley sits down with some of his favourite creators to discuss the b...2024-04-111h 07The Stumble ForwardJeff MarekJeff Marek is a much-loved Canadian Hockey and Sports broadcaster and podcaster. He started out as the host of Live Audio Wrestling and the Leafs Lunch. He’s had turns at The Fan 590, Talk 640, Mojo radio, Sirius satellite radio, Sportsnet pre- and post-game shows for Toronto Maple Leaf telecasts, Hockey Night in Canada and also called Judo at the 2008 summer Olympics for the CBC. He’s currently heard on his own "The Jeff Marek" Show and the wildly popular "32 Thoughts" podcast with Elliott Friedman. Please welcome Jeff Marek.More Jeff MarekTwitter / YouTubeWatch the epis...2024-04-041h 27The Stumble ForwardRia MaeRia Mae is an East Coast Music Award winning and Juno Award nominated artist. I first discovered Ria Mae hearing her 2016 song “Clothes Off” in high rotation on the radio. The single sounded fresh and decidedly "not Canadian" by my reckoning. When it was revealed that Ria was an independent artist from the Halifax I was sold, and I'm excited to be able to talk with her today. Please welcome Ria Mae.More Ria MaeInstagram / Facebook / Spotify / YouTubeWatch the episode on YouTube Support the Show.The Stum...2024-03-2859 minThe Stumble ForwardLarnell LewisLarnell Lewis is an award winning Canadian drummer, composer, producer, and educator. He’s maybe best known for his work with the celebrated jazz fusion outfit, Snarky Puppy, and he’s widely considered to be one of the greatest drummers in the world today. He’s also risen to “first name” status within the musical colloquial… especially for drummers who refer to the “Larnell” thing, or playing with a “Larnell” type approach. I must admit to feeling a little star struck. Please welcome Larnell Lewis.More Larnell LewisYouTube / Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / SpotifySupport the Show.2024-03-211h 20
The Goldster Conversations PodcastHumphrey Hawksley and Lucinda Hawksley - The Goldster Conversations PodcastA very special Inside Story brings together Goldster Conversations’ two founding hosts Lucinda and Humphrey Hawksley in both a Zoom and in-person audience event at Kingfisher Wharf, Riverstone, Fulham. Three years ago, at the height of the pandemic, with millions isolated and alone, Goldster founder Mike Reid had a vision: What if he could deliver activities, social interaction, community and stimulus straight into people’s homes. With his experience in health and well-being, Mike did exactly that to make Goldster the brilliant success story it is today. His plan included a Book Club to encourage discussion and reading. This became Gold...2024-03-191h 03The Stumble ForwardAndrew KingAndrew King is a Manotick Ontario based visual artist, animator, writer, thinker and bon vivant. Andrew's twitter account is one of my favourites, with poignant Gen-X musings and a whisky Wednesday event (among other things) where he deep dives into the esoteric. I love his art for its humour, emotion, heavy design leanings and echoes of mid-century modern and (to me at least) some Tamara de Lempicka thrown in. He's got a fascinating mind and I'm pleased to welcome him today.More Andrew KingTwitter / InstagramSupport the Show....2024-03-141h 08The Stumble ForwardSarah HarmerSarah Harmer is a Juno award winning, platinum and gold selling singer, songwriter and environmental activist. Sarah’s unmistakable voice and flowing melodic style has lifted her to icon status in Canada. Her years of tireless activism have been nationally recognized and her perseverance has resulted in positive outcomes for many of the cases she’s been involved in. I’m very honoured and grateful to be able to chat with her today.More Sarah HarmerFacebook / Instagram / Twitter / SpotifySupport the Show.The Stumble Forward is a conversation-style podcast h...2024-03-071h 01The Stumble ForwardRon Sexsmith Ron Sexsmith is a much loved, iconic Canadian singer songwriter who has released 17 albums and a novel. Ron has won 3 Juno Awards and been nominated for 15, as well as being shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize. Ron has performed all over the world and has played such venerable venues as Massey Hall (where he’ll perform again for his Sexsmith at Sixty show on February 29) the Olympia in Paris and Royal Albert Hall in London England. Ron’s songs have been covered by the likes of Feist, Rod Stewart and Elvis Costello. Please welcome Ron Sexsmith.More Ron Sexs...2024-02-291h 13
Duke Reacts!Duke Reacts to HAWKSLEY WORKMAN - Striptease (THE ORIGINAL YUNGBLUD!)Hawksley Workman STRIPTEASE single from 2001. He reminds me a lot of the UK artist Yungblud who I reacted to in 2022 with Fleabag. The new Yungblud with Lil Yachty is fire, but this dude was rocking just as hard in 01. Hawksley Workman is a multi instrumentalist from Canada who had a couple dope records in the early 2000s.
2024-02-0706 minThe Stumble ForwardSteven PageSteven Page is a founding member of Canadian Indie stalwarts The Barenaked Ladies, he's a member of the super group The Trans-Canada Highwaymen, and in 2009 left Barenaked Ladies to pursue making solo records and doing solo tours, as well as composing for theatre and screen. Steven is one of the most singularly recognizable tenors in Canadian popular music as well as writing songs that have gone on to become iconic for a whole generation. More Steven PageInstagram / Facebook / Twitter / SpotifySupport the Show.The Stumble Forward is a co...2023-12-1445 minThe Stumble ForwardIvan DeckerIvan Decker is an award-winning stand-up comedian and writer known for his sharp, polished, and multi-layered observational comedy. He is originally from Vancouver but is now based in Los Angeles. He won a Juno Award in 2018 for comedy album of the year. He's appeared on The Conan O'Brien show, has a Netfilx special, and he is one of the funniest regulars on CBC Radio’s excellent "The Debaters". He's a loving husband and a doting father and he's here today to chat about whatever we end up getting around to chatting about. More Ivan DeckerTwitte...2023-12-0756 minThe Stumble ForwardMatthew GoodMatthew Good has 20 releases between The Matthew Good Band and his solo work. He's won 4 Juno Awards, and famously never attended the ceremonies. Through the late 90’s and early 2000’s he was a fixture on MuchMusic, Canadian Indie and Modern Rock radio formats. His highly literate lyrics and signature, passionate, vocal performance style has won him a legion of dedicated followers that stick with him to this day. His music remains a radio staple and I'm honoured to be able to speak to him.More Matthew GoodWeb / Spotify / SpotifySuppor...2023-11-301h 00The Stumble ForwardKatie-Ellen HumphriesKatie-Ellen Humphries is a stand-up comedian, writer and sketch performer whose work has been featured on CTV, CBC Television, ATPN and OUT_TV. Her comedy album, Ladyfinger debuted in the top of the iTunes chart and she's a regular on CBC radio's beloved show, The Debaters where she's also worked as a producer and writer. All of this and she's a 3-time Canadian National Open Water Swimming champ. Watch the episode on YouTubeMore Katie-EllenInstagram / Twitter / FacebookSupport the Show.The Stumble Forward is a conversation-style pod...2023-11-231h 09The Stumble ForwardSam RobertsSam Roberts is one of the most widely recognized Canadian rock and roll musicians with a 20+ year career in music with many radio hits that have become Cancon classics, he's won 5 Much Music Video Awards and 6 Juno Awards. He's also recently attached himself to the Canadian super group, The Anyway Gang. Today he's here supporting his 8th studio record, The Adventures of Ben Blank. Watch the episode on YouTubeMore Sam RobertsFacebook / Instagram / SpotifySupport the Show.The Stumble Forward is a conversation-style podcast hosted by...2023-11-1641 minThe Stumble ForwardTerra LightfootTerra Lightfoot is a Polaris Prize long listed, Juno Award nominated, powerhouse singer, songwriter, guitar player and live performer. The first time I saw Terra was at the Drake Underground on April 24th 2012, playing her trusty Gibson SG. That night I watched somebody so obviously infused with a great musical gift that almost anybody could have predicted her rise to prominence in the music business.Watch episode on YouTubeMore Terra LightfootInstagram / Facebook / Twitter / TikTok / SpotifySupport the Show.The Stumble Forward is a conversation-style podcast ho...2023-11-0955 minThe Stumble ForwardDave FoleyDave Foley is a comedian, actor, podcaster, director, producer and writer. He's having a career with many interesting acts, highlights which include being a member of the iconic Canadian sketch comedy group, Kids in The Hall (which had a massive impact on me), his role as Dave Nelson on the sitcom Newsradio, Flik in A Bug's Life as well as his newest venture, Really!?, which is a podcast exploring UFOlogy, which rounds out the fullness of his being so fascinating. More Dave FoleyInstagram / TwitterReally!? PodcastYouTube / Instagram...2023-11-021h 50The Stumble ForwardSarah SleanSarah Slean is a Juno and Gemini award nominated artist who's many artistic pursuits include songwriting, singing with orchestras, painting, film and television scoring, musical theatre composition, string arranging as well as a recent masters accomplishment, not to mention being a mother. I'm lucky to call Sarah a friend and collaborator. She's one of the smartest people I know and is somebody that can be relied upon for big thinking and deep, internal, self exploration. More Sarah Slean: Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / SpotifySupport the Show.The Stumble Forward is a con...2023-10-2656 minThe Stumble ForwardCraig Northey of OddsI'd like to welcome Craig Northey to the stumble forward. Craig is a founding member of beloved Canadian power pop/rock band Odds. He's also busied himself with many side projects including Stripper's Union with The Tragically Hip's Rob Baker, Northey Valenzuela with Jesse Valenzuela from the Gin Blossoms and most recently The Trans Canada Highwaymen not to mention the soundtrack work for Kids in the Hall and Corner Gas. He's a world class doll and I'm happy to have him here today. More Craig NortheyInstagram / SpotifyMore OddsInstagram / Facebook / Twitter / Spot...2023-10-1951 min
Kingston Live PodcastHawksley Workman on producing Wind Up/Let Go by Oakridge Ave.Following a year-and-a-half process of writing and recording, Kingston's Oakridge Ave. finally released their new full-length album, Wind Up/Let Go, on September 15, 2023. Produced by the JUNO Award-winning Hawksley Workman, the new record was both a triumph and something transformative for everyone involved. Our hope for episode 59 (the previous episode) was to simultaneously interview Oakridge Ave. and Wind Up/Let Go producer Hawksley Workman about their collaboration. While the timing didn't work out for that interview, host Rob Howard was able to connect with Hawksley Workman ahead of the conversation with the band that followed. The discussion—presented here in...2023-10-1736 min