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Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatWhat Makes a Good Job in Tech?This week, Robbie and Chuck talk about career moves and tech transitions. They discuss Robbie’s new role at HashiCorp and Chuck’s dive into cybersecurity. They also debate legacy tech quirks, open-source updates, and the ever-evolving world of AI.In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:21) - Whiskey rating and review: Cyrus Noble Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
(10:26) - Robbie's job transition
(12:29) - Tech nostalgia: old OSs and PC games
(15:21) - Chuck's new job
(18:48) - Starpod and what's coming next
(22:16) - Updating Shepherd to Svelte 5
(23:52) - Current AI/toolset of choice
(32:54) - Aging musicians
(37:03) - Celebrities on crazy diet...2025-03-2757 min
Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatThe React Debate No One Wants to Have (But Should) with Ken Wheeler and TypecraftThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Ken Wheeler and Chris Power about everything from React and fantasy football to bizarre Airbnb experiences. They debate React’s evolution, lament the quirks of hooks, and revisit the infamous React t-shirt incident. Plus, Ken shares his DIY McRib recipe—because why not?
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(00:47) - Beverage intros
(03:25) - Internet names
(09:29) - React components and hooks debate
(12:35) - C++?
(13:36) - What is MANAMANA?
(14:14) - The current state of Airbnb vs hotels
(16:29) - React vs JSX
(18:34) - Ken making his own McRib
(20:22) - Atlantic City
(22:34) - Reading view...2025-02-061h 17
How About Tomorrow?Talking with TypecraftA real fear of heights, Typecraft's set up and content on YouTube, working in hard mode in the terminal, development with Ruby on Rails, developers selling coffee, plant based vs meat eating, and tracking holiday traditions and family KPI's.Links:Kevin Shen - We Design Video Studios 🎥✨ (@theKevinShen) / XDream StudioTypecrafttypecraft DevelopmentLearn TypecraftBare Metal & ServersHomelab SetupConsumer Electronics FixArch Linux FeaturesEnterprise Open SourceGhostty 👻Zellij Terminal WorkspaceNetworkChuckSponsor: Terminal now offers a monthly box called Cron.Want to carry on the conversation? Join us in Discord. Or send us an email at sliceoffalittlepieceofbacon@tomorrow.fm.Topics...2024-12-231h 16
Design Surfaces PodcastE25: Giancarlo Vanoni, Zeppelin Labs Co-FounderIn this episode of Design Surfaces, Andrew Green kicks off the second season with a dynamic conversation with Giancarlo, co-founder of Zeppelin Labs, all the way from Uruguay. Gian shares the thrilling journey of Typecraft, their popular app featured in the Canva app marketplace, and discusses the pivotal moments and design philosophy behind their success. Tune in to discover how Zeppelin Labs harnesses creativity and technical prowess to enhance the Canva user experience, pushing the boundaries of design software development.
Find your dream job at https://www.lifeatcanva.com/en/jobs/
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Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, NeatTypecraft: TypeScript, Vim, Foodie YouTube, Linux, and More!In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck talk with Chris Power, the creator behind the Typecraft YouTube channel. Known for his expertise in Linux and TypeScript, Chris discusses various tech, languages, and frameworks, and shares his experiences building an educational YouTube channel.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(03:53) - Whiskey: 77 Breuckelen Distilling local whiskey
(12:03) - Whiskey rating
(16:23) - Hot takes
(29:05) - Ruby vs PHP
(34:52) - What’s the best way to learn Vim?
(41:03) - Is Linux the best OS for developers?
(48:36) - Foodie YouTube
(51:40) - Twitch streaming
(54:56) - Alternative careers
(56:04) - Conferences and Ra...2024-08-221h 04
BSD Now562: All by myselfMy personal BSDCan Devsummit and Schedule, Syncthing, Paperless-ngx, neovim, Things we always remind ourselves while coding, and more.
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This episode of BSDNow is brought to you by Tarsnap and the BSDNow Patreon
Headlines
FreeBSD Devsummit 2024 Schedule
BSDCan 2024 Schedule
News Roundup
A list of things I was drawn deeper into, got excited about, and wanted to tell you more about.
Syncthing
Paperless-ngx
FreeBSD ports man page
Neovim
List of popular plugins and themes
Neovim for...2024-06-061h 13
The Interrogang PodcastRewind 10 - Typographic Rule BreakingAre all type rules meant to be broken‽ We take you back to our convo about the pros and cons of challenging the so-called "rules" of good type design in this Rewind episode.We reference the type used in the credits of some films and TV shows a few times in this episode: Loki, The Favourite, and Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell.Support the Interrogang and help us expand what Proof&Co. and the Interrogang have to offer!Subscribe to TypeCraft, our sister podcast, for hour long interviews and visual companions from so...2024-03-0717 minThe Interrogang PodcastRewind 09 - Artistic FeedbackWhere is all the artistic feedback that we so crave‽ Tech Master Andrew sends us back to our discussion from Season 2 in which the guys wonder how we are supposed to develop as designers in this criticism-filled world we live in.Support the Interrogang and help us expand what Proof&Co. and the Interrogang have to offer!Subscribe to TypeCraft, our sister podcast, for hour long interviews and visual companions from some of the industry leaders in type!Subscribe to the Weekly Newsletter or The Concierge Newsletter for all the independent type news th...2024-02-1419 minThe Interrogang PodcastRewind 08 - Font or Fine WineCan you tell the difference between a font description and a description of a bottle of wine‽ Kyle was put to this ridiculous test with his type reputation on the line. Hear how well he fared in this Rewind episode.Support the Interrogang and help us expand what Proof&Co. and the Interrogang have to offer!Subscribe to TypeCraft, our sister podcast, for hour long interviews and visual companions from some of the industry leaders in type!Subscribe to the Weekly Newsletter or The Concierge Newsletter for all the independent type news that's fi...2024-01-3018 min
The Interrogang PodcastWeek 50 - Taking The Hopeful RouteWhat's next for type in 2024‽ We're all about FUN this episode (finally), and with a new year rapidly approaching, Josh and Kyle look back on what this past year has been like for independent type and make some hopeful predictions for the future. It also seems like as good a time as any to clear the air and start fresh, so Josh tells us why he doesn't need your ampersand and Kyle will allow a free font, if only to prove he's not crotchety. It was a huge year, the universe of indie type was ever-expanding, and we tried to...2023-12-2747 min
The Interrogang PodcastWeek 49 - Fonting In A Winter WonderlandWho will help guide Santa's sleigh tonight‽ It's our annual Gift Guide review, and although Josh has had too much eggnog, Kyle the Red-Nosed Reindeer is here to help finish out your holiday shopping list. There are pencils that will encourage you to sketch more, apparel for your naked designer friends, tools for adding typography into your next woodworking project, and more than enough globby holiday spirit. And Josh responds to a fan letter with "Yes Virginia, There is a Perfect Font" to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas: loving the fonts you're with...Happy Ho...2023-12-1438 min
The Interrogang PodcastWeek 46 - A Smorgasbord of FontsHow much typography can one person possibly consume‽ We intend to find out this week as we foodify some of our favorite releases from this year and fill our plates with typefaces, all in the name of being thankful for this year's font harvest. We've got entrees that will get you toned, starchy fonts that remind us of the power of potatoes, cool and refreshing display types, and sugar-coated fonts to round out your meal and your year. With such an incredible array, we enter the holiday season typographically satiated, overstuffed, and maybe encountering the slightest bit of Regrets... 2023-11-2133 min
The Interrogang PodcastWeek 45 - Brand SchmandCan an iconic brand also be a dynamic one‽ This episode starts with a good font with which to sell hugs, a new release that also serves as a marketing exercise, and two handwriting fonts, only one of which is born of hand writing. Then, Josh has to rant about how the ever-changing NBA jerseys are examples of poor branding, and even though Kyle may not exactly disagree, there's a chance the guys are simply behind the times. But at least they are partners in confusion, and we can all agree that good branding has a through line and Pe...2023-11-1536 min
The Interrogang PodcastWeek 44 Releases - Long Live The SuperfamiliesDid you know that font releases come in all sizes‽ Of course you did, you've been listening to this podcast for almost three years now. The releases keep getting bigger and bigger this week, and we start by pulling Gantry out of Ohno Type Co's dangerous Drawer, then we get old-timey with Ephemera Font's Osbert, followed by the jive-inducing Name Mono from ArrowType, and finishing with the behemoth that is Sharp Type's Sharp Grotesk Global. Now If we could only get Kyle to start paying attention to any of this, we might be on to something...Support th...2023-11-0923 min
TypeCraftTré Seals - Vocal TypeTré Seals founded Vocal Type in 2016 in order to address how the lack of diversity of race, ethnicity, and gender in type has led to a lack of diversity in thought systems, ideas, and creations. Each typeface Vocal Type produces highlights a piece of history, from the Women's Suffrage Movement in Argentina to the Civil Rights Movement in America. Through Vocal Type, Tré seeks to introduce diverse perspectives from design communities that still have a small voice in the design industry. For TypeCraft, Tré takes us on the journey of creating Vocal Type through to where it has taken him...2023-11-0914 min
TypeCraftLila SymonsLila Symons is an independent typeface designer, lettering artist, and graphic designer who has worked and consulted with many in-house design teams in her 18 years of working. For TypeCraft, Lila shares her stories of working for big brands like Martha Stewart and creating dozens of custom typefaces for Hallmark. We explore what it's like to design custom fonts for in-house design teams, how working as a designer inspired her to change career directions and work as a typeface designer, and how her unique experiences in design took her on an unconventional but impactful career path.Subscribe to...2023-11-0211 min
The Interrogang PodcastWeek 43 - Fonts That Go Bump In The NightWhat are the best fonts for horrifying candy creations‽ This is our annual Halloween episode and Josh has the mad scientist credentials to meet the occasion. He and Art Director Ygor introduce you to the next generation of Halloween candy and the fonts they will use to sell them. The guys also discuss what haunts them in type, ancient incantations to rid us all of a particular typeface's curse, a font that is already filling its Piehole, and the reason Kyle is never stylin'. So grab a potato sack of Novaburst and give in to the insanity, your Trick or...2023-10-3040 min
TypeCraftMark Jamra & Neil Patel - JamraPatelJamraPatel is a studio creating innovative typeface systems for use in under-served communities around the world. Run by Mark Jamra and Neil Patel, JamraPatel uses research and historical knowledge to create useful designs that are respectful of the needs and cultures of specific language communities. For TypeCraft, Mark and Neil went behind the scenes of Kigelia, a typeface system created by JamraPatel that provides typographic richness and technical functionality previously unavailable for several languages on the African continent.Subscribe to TypeCraft Season One at the Proof&Co. Store to receive full interviews and a comprehensive visual companion...2023-10-2614 min
The Interrogang PodcastRewind 07 - Monster Business CardsHave you ever considered the font needs of monsters‽ It's a monster mash (or rather, job fair) for this Rewind episode in which we design business cards for all your favorite Halloween ghosts and ghouls. And, unfortunately, for Fluffles...And here are the fonts we recommend for the employment-seeking monster in your life:Oroban from Blaze TypeEhrie by Blast Foundry on Future FontsOhno Casual Light from Ohno Type Co.This Man This Monster from Comic Book FontsNeptun from la Bolde VidaPuffin Display Soft Black from Bold Monday2023-10-2422 min
TypeCraftEdd Harrington - Colophon FoundryEdd Harrington is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Colophon, a human-centric agency for typography based in London. Colophon has developed typographic solutions for some of the largest brands around the world, including Instagram, Cadillac, and Burger King. For TypeCraft, Edd discusses with us about the process of working with such large scale clients, where there is room for risk-taking in brand differentiation, and what it's like to see your work out in the world.Subscribe to TypeCraft Season One at the Proof&Co. Store to receive full interviews and a comprehensive visual companion to all interviews...2023-10-1913 min
The Interrogang PodcastWeek 41 - Don't Overthink ItWhy is this podcast so obsessed with the names of fonts‽ Because it's important, that's why! (And fun!) This time, Kyle challenges Josh to come up with his own name for fonts, both real and imagined, to explore the thought process behind how a font gets its name. Turns out, naming a font is quite a journey; in this episode alone we have Chonkboards, we get a little Smoishii, there are Spooky Actions, and even some Tragedy. Is Josh up to the challenge? Ah, what a Cloisterfuch...Font releases highlighted in this episode:Kit from Darden St...2023-10-1941 min
TypeCraftBen Kiel & Jesse Ragan - XYZ TypeBen Kiel and Jesse Ragan launched their digital type foundry XYZ Type in 2017 to craft typefaces and lettering for major brands, cultural institutions, and publications. XYZ Type draws original typefaces and logotypes from scratch, and often make their custom client commissions available for retail sale. For TypeCraft, Ben and Jesse share their experiences of working with clients, designing the Polymode family for Polymode Studio, and what it is like running a small independent foundry in the wild times of today.Subscribe to TypeCraft Season One at the Proof&Co. Store to receive full interviews and a comprehensive...2023-10-1212 min
The Interrogang PodcastWeek 39 - Let's Get WordyHow badly do we all need to expand our type vocabulary‽ This episode starts with Skeleton fonts, a typeface that brings the glom, creative pixelation, and the Goofus and Gallant of font releases, and then the guys rank the definitive* list of type words, phrases, and concepts that everyone should know. Josh just won't let you forget about Blackletter fonts and Kyle is all about those ligatures, but it turns out you probably won't impress people by being able to tell the difference between a dash and a hyphen. And then the 90s came around (heavy sigh)...*Ab...2023-10-1243 min
TypeCraftRyan BugdenRyan Bugden is an independent type and graphic designer based in Brooklyn. He teaches type design through his own workshop Type Sessions and is an adjunct professor of typography at School of Visual Arts in New York City. For TypeCraft, Ryan tells us about his experience reimagining the Rhode Island School of Design identity, building a family of typefaces rooted in conceptual thinking, collaborating with agencies, and what it's like doing custom design work as an individual designer.Subscribe to TypeCraft Season One at the Proof&Co. Store to receive full interviews and a comprehensive visual companion...2023-10-0513 min
The Interrogang PodcastBonus 06 - Introducing TypeCraftNeed more type podcasts in your life‽ We've got you covered! We're expanding our podcasting output with a new show: TypeCraft! TypeCraft is a podcast mini-series with interviews conducted by our very own Kyle Read, where we will hear from some of the biggest names in type. Give this episode a listen to hear who we've got lined up for Season One. Then stick around to solve the mystery of why you've only been listening to Josh for all these years...Subscribe to TypeCraft to get the full-length interviews and visual companions!Support the Interrogang an...2023-09-2910 min
TypeCraftIntroducing TypeCraftAllow us to introduce TypeCraft, the podcast that reveals the untold stories of type design! TypeCraft sets out to pull back the curtain around type design by talking to the industry's leaders about their work, their processes, and their experience.Episodes come out weekly starting Oct 5th!Subscribe to TypeCraft Season One at the Proof&Co. Store to receive full interviews and a comprehensive visual companion to all interviews throughout the season.Credits:Interviews conducted by Kyle ReadAudio edited by Andrew SfirisAudio assistance and music production by Eric...2023-09-2903 min
BaateinLive Baatein Session with Ishan KhoslaAbout the guest:
Ishan Khosla is a Delhi-based visual artist, designer and researcher with an MFA in Design from the School of Visual Arts, New York. He is a partner at Ishan Khosla Design LLP and The Typecraft Initiative. Having returned to India after living in the United States for over a decade, Ishan is interested in exploring various facets of the contemporary Indian milieu through design. Whether it is to make a digital typeface from an ancient tribal art or an LED light for a primordial water ewer - he is interested in creating new juxtapositions i...2020-11-0559 min
WorkLife at Home5: David Mayes - Teacher and Sales RepDavid’s links:
On Linkedin
On Facebook
On Instagram
Typecraft
Stuff we talk about:
Zoom breakout rooms
Brightspace
A conversation with David, Kim Baer and Sean Adams about the show “Pushing the Press"
A+D Museum of Architecture and Design
Haven Lin-Kirk, Dean of USC Roski School of Art and Design
AIGA Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Times (Keep newspapers alive!)
And, of course, join us in the WorkLife@Home Community at
worklifeathome.com
You can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app — Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast — or wherever you normal...2020-05-1030 min
The Creative Course PodcastPackaging #6 - Print Production with David MayesEpisode 6 brings Nick and Jordan to the backroads of Print Production and how we take our packaging dreams into the vibrant world of reality. The hosts pick up their second guest of the trip, a true pro of the press, a master of mechanics, and all-around print guru, David Mayes - the Print Production specialist at Type Craft in Pasadena, California.
David lends his expertise throughout this JAM-PACKED episode, digging into everything a designer needs to know when it comes to printing your designs. How to properly set up your files, getting print estimates, how to build...2019-10-211h 15
Designed this wayIshan Khosla | Indian Crafts • Graphic Design • Exhibition • Type DesignIshan Khosla is a design thinker, visual artist and Graphic Designer from New Delhi. He has strong irreverence towards ongoing design trends and a genuine interest in Indian design ethos. On this episode, Ishan talks about his journey as a designer and his opinions about design in India. Ishan also shares the insights he gathered while working on some of his projects - Sweeping Change(Jhadu Project), Pardesi Project, Sangam and Typecraft project. He also talks about the experience of running his own design studio - Ishan Khosla Design.
RELEVANT LINKS
Ishan Khosla - http://www.ishankhosla.com
SVA...2018-09-2451 min