Best Project Refresh Podcasts (2024)

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Mario's Minute 077 - Limited Run Burned Customers & Sony Walks Back Helldivers 2 PSN Restriction 47:34

3h ago47:34

47:34

A shorter solo episode this month on Mario's Minute. Talking about Limited Run Games selling D: The Game for 3DO on CD-R discs instead of pressed discs, Sony walking back their decision to require Helldivers 2 on PC to be linked to a PSN account, and sharing a particularly stomach churning game store story.…

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To Everything There is a Season 13:01

2h ago13:01

13:01

My partner asked me the other day, “Do you ever envy other people?” and I had to think about it for a second. His health has been a significant challenge recently and our relationship is strong but new - so I’ve been in a place of “well fuck, universe, thanks for sending me the love of my life and threatening to take him away just as quickly.” It's…

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236: Not an Egg, Not Yet a Chicken 1:14:02

1h ago1:14:02

1:14:02

It's another Q&A episode, and this month we get into a wide range of topics including our haul from the electronics flea market, our growing appreciation for SCART, Micro Center's rapidly expanding operations, the open-source automotive self-driving solution, a farewell to mini-USB, a quick Steam patching explainer, and more! Support the Pod! Contr…

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113. How to keep going with Lauren Tilden 18:44

19h ago18:44

18:44

As a creative, you know how exciting it feels to have a new idea, right? It’s intoxicating. It’s a rush. It’s why a lot of us do what we do. But what happens when that initial high wears off? How do you keep going when the exciting idea becomes a project, a commitment, a responsibility? In this episode, Lauren Tilden is going to tell us just that. …

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Simplifying Sustainability Standards with BIFMA's Steve Kooy 17:20

1h ago17:20

17:20

In this episode of the "I Hear Design" podcast, host Robert Nieminen discusses the topic of specifying sustainable and healthy furniture, focusing on understanding various sustainability standards. He is joined by Steve Kooy, technical director for health and sustainability at BIFMA, who provides insights into the development and integration of the…

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Streaming Sports and AI Spying - Episode 666 1:47:14

22h ago1:47:14

1:47:14

Description This week, AI is coming for your data, Adult Swim is giving back games, the EU is investigating Meta, and another streaming service is coming. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his t…

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235: The Diabolical Nature of Ear Bones 1:06:08

1h ago1:06:08

1:06:08

We've got another two-fer of mini-topics this week around projects we've been tinkering with lately. First, Will has been investigating ways to get the SteamOS experience on hardware that's not a SteamDeck, with both the full-on SteamOS rebuild HoloISO and the more general gaming-focused Linux distro Bazzite. Second, we've both had Fallout New Vega…

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234: One Step Closer to Bringing Back Webrings 1:18:32

14d ago1:18:32

1:18:32

Hey, remember RSS? Friend of the show Wes Fenlon joins us for a record fourth (!!) time to reminisce about the glory days of really simple syndication, when you could just aggregate all your favorite news and blogs into one tidy feed. This episode is about more than just waxing nostalgic, though; Wes is here to tell us all about bringing it all bac…

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Episode 82: An Interview with Robert Malkin on Academic Research for High School Students 18:23

20d ago18:23

18:23

By Learning Scientists

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112. How to consistently grow your audience, attract new customers, and get business-building opportunities on repeat 22:01

13h ago22:01

22:01

Are you ready to grow your audience, attract new customers and get more building-building opportunities on repeat? This episode is where I tell you exactly how. We’re ditching the ol’ “throw spaghetti at the wall and see what sticks” approach and shifting our focus to something more powerful and actually useful… branding. We’re diving into how bran…

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ICYMI: ASID Shares Refreshing Trends in Hospitality Design 9:27

13d ago9:27

9:27

In this In Case You Missed It episode, we recap an article written by ASID's Lindsey Koren that was originally published on the interiors+sources website on April 9, 2024, that uncovers highlights from ASID's 2024 Trends Outlook Report on refreshing trends emerging in the design of hospitality environments.…

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233: My Wife Is a LaserDisc Guy 1:34:23

22d ago1:34:23

1:34:23

We're embarking on a two-part rundown of home video formats this week, with part one focusing on analog video up through the mid-1990s and covering biggies like VHS and LaserDisc, plus also-rans like Betamax, Video8, and the truly strange CED. Tune in for plenty of fun trivia, like myths and misconceptions about the first major format war, Sony's a…

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Cubicles, Open Plans and the Future of Workplace Design with Bethanne Mikkelsen 22:02

28d ago22:02

22:02

Workplace design has seen significant shifts over the years, from the dreaded cubicle farms of decades passed to open plan offices and the hybrid model we’ve been hearing in the wake of the global pandemic. But where is workplace design now and where is it headed in the future? In this episode, Bethanne Mikkelsen, senior principal at Ankrom Moisan’…

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Failures and Bannings - Episode 665 1:53:36

27d ago1:53:36

1:53:36

Description This week, Apple Vision Pro ships less, Garry's Mod cuts Nintendo content, the FCC revives Net Neutrality, and TikTok's time is almost up. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his time …

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232: Secret Search Engine! 1:10:27

8d ago1:10:27

1:10:27

April concludes with another round of questions, during which we entertain the idea of inviting Q to assist us with Qs, Will teases a historic search engine switch, and we field a wide array of topics including breakaway USB-C cables, how to wade through the sea of search-engine slop, why you don't need "www." much anymore, our approach to episode …

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Nurturing Seeds with the Power of Intention 15:18

1M ago15:18

15:18

“When your determination changes, everything will begin to move in the direction you desire. The moment you resolve to be victorious, every nerve and fiber in your being will immediately orient itself toward your success. On the other hand if you think “this will never work out,” then at that instant every cell in your being will be deflated and gi…

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Mario's Minute 076 ft. Harcroft - Archiving Xbox Content, PrometheOS, OXHD HDMI Project 2:16:48

1M ago2:16:48

2:16:48

Harcroft joins in for this month's Mario's Minute in an original Xbox focused episode! We talk about his personal Title Update and DLC archiving projects, new projects such as XCAT, and a big delve into the OXHD which aims to be an open source solution to install internal HDMI output on an original Xbox.…

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111. Elizabeth Hudy on expanding your online presence, adding income streams, and teaching others what you know 42:53

13d ago42:53

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Strap in and get ready for a wild ride with none other than the incredible, talented and hilarious Elizabeth Hudy, aka The Peach Fuzz. Elizabeth is a loudmouth illustrator and crafty little bitch trying to make socialist business practices and resource sharing the new norm. In this episode, you'll learn the easiest way and the BEST way to get start…

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231: What on Earth Would Ordinary People Want With Computers? 1:25:47

28d ago1:25:47

1:25:47

The time has come for our deep dive into Pirates of Silicon Valley, the 1999 made-for-TNT movie that chronicles the parallel rises of Apple and Microsoft. Join us for a bunch of chatter about the historic business deals and betrayals, the portrayals of Gates, Jobs, Ballmer, Wozniak and others, what the actual people depicted thought about the movie…

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230: Maybe Gentoo Was Right All Along 1:01:57

1M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

This week we attempt to unpack the recent, historic security breach in the open source world, after the discovery of a secret backdoor that was inserted by a malicious actor into the the xz-utils package, with a focus on which specific Linux distros were targeted and why, how the attacker socially engineered their way into the position of authority…

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Tech Dreams: Death and Rebirth - Episode 664 1:55:17

1M ago1:55:17

1:55:17

Description This week, Alexa Skills are in trouble, Pokémon Violet leads to jail, Broadband Labels are here, and Star Trek: Lower Decks is going. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his time suppo…

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110. How to determine if your creative business needs a brand refresh or a full rebrand 16:18

1M ago16:18

16:18

Let me guess… you’ve suddenly got the urge to rebrand *ha-hmmm* again? Look, you and I both know that there’s nothing better than having a fresh new brand to showcase to the world, but in this episode, we’re talking about why you may not actually need a rebrand at all. Today, I'll be breaking down the 3 steps you need to take to audit your existing…

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ICYMI: How Today’s Retail Design Influences E-Commerce 8:28

1M ago8:28

8:28

In this In Case You Missed It Episode, we’re featuring a popular article from the interiors+sources website titled, “How Today’s Retail Design Influences E-Commerce” written by Nicki Gitlin, the owner and founder of Dang Design and Architecture, originally published online on March 26, 2024. Join us as we dive in to how customers today are familiar…

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229: IMAX, the TikTok of Film Projection 1:14:20

2M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

We're doing a follow-up Q&A this week while we sort out some scheduling hurdles on the backend, and taking a bunch more of your questions from the last six months about ideal pixel density on monitors, what the heck Salesforce does, a portable gaming-focused Windows, when in the product cycle to buy, how the Clapper might integrate into your home a…

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228: Never Forward a Port to Your Brain 1:16:52

2M ago1:16:52

1:16:52

March's Q&A features a wide array of questions that inspired discussions about such wide-ranging topics as our love of screensavers, a world without Gmail, Will's strong opinions on Ethernet termination standards, wearing shoes inside the house (or not), the lack of 9s in product naming, Proton-like cross-platform game support on MacOS, and a bunch…

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Episode 81: STP Talk -- Science Communication about Retrieval Practice 21:00

1M ago21:00

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This episode was funded by listeners like you. For more details on how to help support our podcast and gain access to exclusive content, please see our Patreon page. Show Notes: In Episode 81, Megan, Cindy, Carolina, and Althea walk through their Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) talk! The episode was …

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Mario's Minute 075 - StreetPass Memories & Stolen Salmon 51:18

1M ago51:18

51:18

A bit of a shorter solo episode this month, but mostly gaming related! Talking about some personal StreetPass memories at the thought of it being over 13 years old, a dog story related to a bowl of stolen salmon, and uncovering an old story that I thought back to related to a game store employee trying to downplay a remake of Final Fantasy VII.…

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S3, Ep. 3 | The Triple Rabbit Hole 13:56

2M ago13:56

13:56

It is time to go down a rabbit hole, my friends. The Rabbit and the Hare are both symbols of abundance, fertility, the womb, the moon, rebirth, and the goddess - and in this month of Ostara (Vernal Equinox) and Easter, when I am releasing this 3rd installment of the 3rd season of my podcast in the 3rd month of the year the symbol of the triple godd…

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109. Jessica Hische on opening physical stores, separating social media pages, and communicating multiple passions 30:11

1M ago30:11

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In this week’s episode on the podcast, I’m speaking to the incredible Jessica Hische. Jessica is a lettering artist working in branding, film and television, book design, and advertising. She's also a New York Times best-selling children's book author and illustrator and has recently opened two physical stores in Oakland, Jessica Hische and Friends…

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Leveraging Technology to Create More Inclusive Communities with Jack Chaffin 37:38

2M ago37:38

37:38

Technology has been the focal point of conversation across every industry in the past year, not the least of which has been the field of architecture. In this episode, Jack Chaffin, architect and principal at Seattle-based Johnston Architects, talks about how the firm is leveraging new technologies to enhance their designs and bring a greater level…

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227: A Donut of Good Internet 1:08:58

2M ago1:08:58

1:08:58

Inspired by what's probably the most common subject we see questions about on our Discord, this week we're doing an updated primer on home networking, with a refresher on some basic terms and concepts and our thoughts on a wide array of topics from modern mesh networks to fiber in the home, ISP-provided equipment, whether you should separate your w…

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Lawsuits and Shutdowns Abound - Episode 663 1:56:08

3M ago1:56:08

1:56:08

Description This week, Apple and Epic are at it again, Adult Swim is killing off some games, TikTok's clock is ticking, and NYT says it didn't hack ChatGPT. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his…

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226: shooter.exe 1:06:30

2M ago1:06:30

1:06:30

We've got a two-fer this week, with a pair of topics that might not have filled a whole ep on their own but turn out to be two great podcast tastes that, uh, taste great together... anyway, first we talk about the benchmark Will is currently creating in Unreal Engine to push CPUs and GPUs in a game development context, and then we check in on how t…

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108. Meg Lewis on being uniquely you, embracing your personality, and attracting your dream projects 51:05

2M ago51:05

51:05

In this episode of Brand Your Passion, I’m speaking with the outrageously funny and incredibly talented, Meg Lewis. Meg is a designer, comedian and performer working to make the world a happier place with her design, comedy, performance, education, novelty fonts, and more. With over 200 happy brands served, Meg specialises in transforming serious c…

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ICYMI: All About EC3—The Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator 14:47

2M ago14:47

14:47

In this "In Case You Missed It" episode of I Hear Design, Chief Content Director Robert Nieminen reviews two recent articles from the i+s website that explore The Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator, better known as EC3. The first is titled, “3 Designers Talk 3 Ways to Utilize EC3,” by Lona Rerick, sustainable design leader and architect at …

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225: The Goldblum Conjecture 1:12:05

2M ago1:12:05

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What makes a great tech demo? Besides killer tech, do you need theatricality? Stage presence? The risk of everything exploding at the seams at any moment? This week we look back on a ton of notable tech demos big and small, from the largest Apple and Microsoft stages to people in their living rooms, to reminisce about some of the most exciting reve…

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Layoffs, Lies, and Mergers - Episode 662 1:48:10

3M ago1:48:10

1:48:10

Description This week, Wendy's wants dynamic prices, gaming studios lay off devs, Wikipedia doesn't trust AI, and Warner Bros. doesn't want Paramount. Participants Scott Ertz Host Scott is a developer who has worked on projects of varying sizes, including all of the PLUGHITZ Corporation properties. He is also known in the gaming world for his time …

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224: Heavy Metal Twenty-Something Swagger 1:22:51

3M ago1:22:51

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Book club returns this week, now that we've both read id Software founder John Romero's memoir, Doom Guy: Life in First Person. Join us for an extremely nerdy chat about Romero's early days as a teenage Apple II developer learning 6502 assembly, the pre-id team's blistering one-game-a-month output at Softdisk, technical innovations that led to id's…

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Mario's Minute 074 - Funimation Digital Copies Removed, Should PS5/Xbox Series Have Been Delayed? 1:04:53

3M ago1:04:53

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Going solo for this episode of Mario's Minute in which I talk about Funimation's fold into Crunchyroll removing "forever" digital copies of content that people own, winning a case on eBay as a seller, and theorizing whether or not the new PlayStation and Xbox consoles should have been delayed by a year.…

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S3, Ep. 2 | Love is NOT all you Need: The Truth About Relationships 17:52

3M ago17:52

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“There are no happy endings in Love. Because as long as love exists there is no ending but transformation. Love is the force that transforms eternity.” Sovereign Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon (Angel singing all you need is love) “Love is all you need.” The Beatles Yet, love is not enough for a relationship between two people to flourish. Long-term romanti…

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107. Daisy Braid on creating consistent content, evolving your brand, and being confident in yourself 30:39

2M ago30:39

30:39

This week on Brand Your Passion, I’m chatting with the super-talented, Daisy Braid aka DIY Daisy. Daisy is a content creator, textile artist and author who is a self-taught sewist known for her colourful, creative style that combines handmade clothing with fairly made and second-hand fashion. In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to know when you’re…

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The Farewell Episode 5:05

3M ago5:05

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I sometimes feel silly sharing that motherhood stripped me of my entrepreneurial spirit. Shouldn’t I want to “have it all?” But just as getting an epidural in the final hours of labor does not equate to a “failed” attempt at natural childbirth, choosing to walk away from a business that no longer fits into my life is not a failure. It’s an empowere…

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