Best Design Thinking 101 Podcasts (2024)

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Joy, Transformation, and Design as Creative Liberation with Sahibzada Mayed — DT101 E141 49:58

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Sahibzada Mayed is a creative alchemist who uses design and storytelling to cultivate joy and imagination as tools of liberation. Mayed serves as the Co-Lead for Strategy and Research at Pause and Effect, a liberation-focused imagination and design collective based on Coast Salish territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh Nations. Beyon…

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Tutorialization with Puzzles (with Luke Spierewka)

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"Tutorials shouldn’t feel like tutorials!" Like most aspects of game design, it's an easy concept to summarize but a difficult one to pull off. Luke Spierewka and the team at Afterburn Games have mastered it, using their charming approach in successful titles like Golf Peaks and Railbound. Come learn the arcane secrets of the puzzle game tutorial! …

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Tips on Lip Flips: Everything You Need to Know About Botox & Filler for The Lips 20:34

1d ago20:34

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In this exciting episode of The Beyond Face Value Show, Dr. Jill Wade, Dr. Jodi Danna, and guest cohost Laura Lewis-Edwards, explore the latest trend in lip enhancement—the Lip Flip. Discover how to achieve that effortlessly beautiful, kissable look without going overboard. The hosts discuss the growing popularity of lip fillers and Botox, breaking…

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Future Foundations - Longevity: Too hard to think about? 21:49

2d ago21:49

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In this four-part podcast series by HBD, part of Henry Boot, Muse, and Cundall are exploring the future of sustainable buildings and delving into key challenges and opportunities in reducing carbon footprints in construction and real estate. In this first episode, hosted by former Estates Gazette journalist Stacey Meadwell, she talks to industry le…

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104|| 3 Ways to Stand Out on Stage as a 30+ Christian Woman Speaker 17:45

17h ago17:45

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Hey speaker friends, did you know that when you show up on stage the audience looks at you and unconsciously takes in every single detail to make a snap judgment about where you are in your faith journey? Think about it- how you dress sends a message to others about your mood, your values, and it even sends a message about how you identify. Tune in…

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#107 - Understanding Design Fiction with Fabien Girardin and Nicolas Nova 50:52

4d ago50:52

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Have you ever wondered how visualizing complex futures can help you take actions and decisions today? Fabien Girardin and Nicolas Nova, pioneers of the practice of Design Fiction, take us on a journey into it to explain what it is for and what comes beyond it. This episode reveals what it means to create tangible expressions of potential futures wh…

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#122 Hamish McArthur — His Surprising Path To Olympic Success, The Right Kind of Motivation, BTS at Paris 2024, Advice To Young Hamish, and Handling Danger and Death 1:45:25

2d ago1:45:25

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If you watched the Paris Olympics then you remember Hamish McArthur’s stand out performance to secure an incredible 5th place finish. Hamish had already stood atop World Cup podiums and won Youth Worlds, but his Olympic showing was a clear level up. In this episode Hamish shares what changed for him in the year leading up to the Olympics and how it…

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"Please go vote." Runtime Asset Management; Double Jump vs. Dash

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This week, your nice hosts talk a little bit about our civic duty before getting into two very on-brand topics. Make a plan to vote on (or before!) November 5th. Information at https://vote.org/ Everything You Need to Vote - Vote.org What States Allow Same Day Voter Registration and When? - Rock the Vote The Only Patriotic Choice for President - Th…

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From Zero to Billions: Bridger Pennington's Journey in Fund Management 37:36

6d ago37:36

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What if you could tap into the secrets of successful fund managers? Bridger Pennington shares insights from his experience in the investment world, revealing how he helped others launch funds that now manage over $2.7 billion. Plus, he details how to identify high-potential investment opportunities and navigate the fundraising landscape. On This Ep…

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103|| Joyfully Dress Brand-Aligned & Inspire the Success of Your Entire Business 20:54

8d ago20:54

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Does your brand aesthetic really matter? The talented Marissa Hitt was not even 5 years old when she noticed how the images we observe evoke emotion, connection, and can even be used to give glory to God. By the age of 5 Marissa had skillfully crafted several art pieces that were showcased in several local art galleries. Her inspiration? The hope-e…

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#121 Matt Fultz — BIG MOVES small crimps, Long Term Projecting, Video Analysis, Hardest Board Climbs, Throwing Away His Scale, and How He Coaches on OTG 1:51:26

9d ago1:51:26

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You’ve heard of Matt Fultz, but you may not realize just how amazing Matt is. He’s climbed eight V16’s. 8. Eight! By the way, two of them are rarely repeated and recognized as some of the hardest in the world (Hypnotized Minds and Big Z). He’s FA’d 7 climbs V15 and up, including 2 V15’s in one day!! We’re pretty sure that’s a world’s first, but who…

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Combat Design (with Timothy Staton-Davis)

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We welcome Timothy Staton-Davis into the clubhouse to talk both the broad strokes and the nitty-gritty of combat design. Melanated Game Kitchen - itch.io Combat Design Art Game Design We talked about "juice" in game design way back! You can find links related to the topic here as well. "I am a Juice Journeyman!" Pacing - Robert Yang, Andrew Yoder ,…

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The Power of Vitamin D 27:43

14d ago27:43

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How does Vitamin D impact you? Having a Vitamin D deficiency is a big problem when it comes to physical and mental health! In this episode of The Beyond Face Value Show, Dr. Jill Wade and Guest Co-Host Laura Lewis unpack the power of Vitamin D and the best ways to get your daily dose. Disclaimer: The Beyond Face Value Show with Dr. Jill Wade is for…

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102|| Calling all Christian Women Speakers! 3 Ways a Brand-Aligned Wardrobe Multiplies Your Impact on Stage 18:41

14d ago18:41

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Get your invite to the FREE workshop: Bit.ly/styledtospeakworkshop Join my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027162797299721 Hello there, Christian Women Speakers! You are savvy business professionals, entrepreneurs, and coaches you've already invested time and or money into creating a brand for your speaking business. In fact if you…

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#106 Keeping Humans in the Loop: The Key to Successful AI Integration with Philippe De Ridder 53:51

18d ago53:51

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Philippe De Ridder, co-founder and CEO of Boards of Innovation joins us for a conversation on the Autonomous Age and the Age of Creative AI. In this episode, he discusses his popular opinions on how AI will enable unprecedented productivity gains across industries and impact all business arenas, starting from knowledge work. He also shares his pers…

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#120 Alvaro Rangel — Coaching Team USA at the Olympics, Not Saying ‘Strong’, The Most Important Skill, Making Finals vs Semi’s, Case Studies, and The Future of Comp Climbing 2:33:21

16d ago2:33:21

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Alvaro Rangel, Al, is back on the podcast after 2+ years! Al was one of the first guests and one of the best. The last podcast we did was incredible, but somehow Al managed to top it with today’s episode. He is the founder and head coach of Team Class 5 in San Diego, CA. Al is also part of the Team USA coaching staff and supports the team at World …

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“That’s way too many pawns.” Communicating Difficulty; Remixed Play Modes

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This week, Ellen kicks things off with a chat about how games tell players, “This might be tough!” and how to make that fun and fair. Stephen and Mark jump in with their takes on what makes difficulty settings shine. Then, Mark thinks about the practice taking familiar game mechanics and twisting them into something fresh. Think pacifist runs or li…

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Make More Money WHILE Working with People You Like - Lior Weinstein 1:07:34

22d ago1:07:34

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One of the hardest questions to answer is “how do you make more money?” Right alongside that is “who should I work with?” and “what projects are really worth my time, energy, money, and social capital?” To help me answer these questions, I’ve brought on the perfect guest and a dear friend, Lior Weinstein. Lior is a visionary serial entrepreneur and…

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101|| Called to Style Christian Women Speakers: How God Equipped ME to Serve YOU 18:25

22d ago18:25

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Are you a Christian woman speaker? While I was in Florida at a conference with my business besties power thinking and praying for breakthrough about my business, God revealed to me that I am called to serve you, speaker friends, and he told me the ONE thing that YOU didn’t even know you needed to STAND OUT from the rest…. I can’t wait to share that…

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#119 Melina Costanza — Elite Mental Training and Performance, Look Good Feel Good Play Good, Getting Hooked on The Outdoors, and The Nuances of Eating As a Top Athlete 2:23:34

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Melina Costanza is an 8x US National Champion. Sometimes as a youth, sometimes as a collegiate, sometimes in Open, sometimes in bouldering, sometimes in lead, sometimes both. Yes, last year at Open Nationals (2023) she won both Bouldering and Lead. She is set to compete in the 2024 Open Nationals coming up in a week, so after you listen to this pod…

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"Numbers go up." Scoring 101; Turning off the Gamedev Brain

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This week, learn about what Ellen was like as a student. Stephen wonders if he’s made a huge mistake, Ellen does some work research, and Mark insists that there is no such thing as magic. Stephen started a new class: Film making Ellen forced her parents to play another game! Parks Board Game Mark saw the Badger Badger Mushroom song for the first ti…

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The Surprising Health Benefits of Laughter and Smiling: Boost Your Mood and Wellness | The Beyond Face Value Show 21:30

28d ago21:30

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Tune in to this episode of The Beyond Face Value Show with Dr. Jill Wade to learn how laughter and smiling can be powerful tools in enhancing your health and happiness. Health and Beauty Expert, Laura Lewis Edwards, joins Dr. Jill Wade as Guest Cohost. Discover how these simple, joyful acts can significantly enhance your well-being and improve your…

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#105 – Understanding why the Company is the Product with John Cutler 55:38

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John Cutler, a veteran thought leader and practitioner in product management, joins us for the first episode of Season 6 of the Boundaryless Conversations podcast. John is popularly known for his work on product development, collaboration, and systems thinking, and has worked with some of the most advanced product-centric organizations like Toast, …

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#118 Ward Byrum — Setting Climbs For Tens of Thousands of Climbers, What Makes A Climb Good, Indoor vs Outdoor Grades, and What A ‘Testpiece’ is at Movement Gyms 2:20:27

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Ward Byrum is the Director of Routesetting for all Movement gyms in the East Region. Yes, that Movement. The biggest climbing gym chain in America and probably the world. That means that Ward and his team decide what the climbing will be like for thousands of climbers. Scratch that, ten’s of thousands of climbers. It might even be hundreds of thous…

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Optimization (with Jarryd Huntley)

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Entering the clubhouse this week is our the third Owl (employee of Owlchemy Labs) and first Peabody Award winner (as lead developer for We Are OFK), to talk about the "dos," "don'ts," and "good enoughs" of optimization. Cleveland video game designer Jarryd Huntley wins Peabody Award for ‘We Are OFK’ - Joey Morona , cleveland.com We are OFK - Peabod…

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Dr. Marty Makary: Medicine’s WORST Lies! What Doctor’s Won’t Tell You 35:07

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Why are conditions like cancer, autism, obesity, and autoimmune disorders skyrocketing? Could some of the most accepted “truths” in medicine actually be contributing to America’s growing health crisis? In this episode, I welcome Dr. Marty Makary, a New York Times bestselling author and one of the nation’s foremost voices on healthcare reform, to ch…

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Healthcare Design: Evidence-based, Business Fluent, and Change Prepared with Matt Van Der Tuyn — DT101 E140 42:38

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Matthew Van Der Tuyn is a designer and healthcare innovation strategist. Matt is the Senior Director of Design and Strategy at the Center for Health Care Transformation and Innovation at Penn Medicine. The mission at the Center is to serve as a catalyst and accelerator for initiatives that dramatically improve health outcomes, patient and provider …

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#117 Tom Randall — How Fit Climbers Get Strong and Strong Climbers Get Fit, Founding Lattice Training and How It’s Evolved, Why Recovery On Route Is So Important, and What Separates the Good from the Great ... 2:15:58

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Tom Randall is an iconic climber and founder. You might know him as one of the Wide Boyz, as one of the founders of Lattice Training, as a high level coach, or for his 5.14 Trad FA’s or even his FA of the worlds hardest crack boulder, aptly named “The Kraken” [V13]. Ya, Tom’s done it all, and has helped the best in the world do it even better. In t…

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"It's hard how my mind works." Audio Middleware; Psychic Distance

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There are now episodes of Nice Games Club for each new day of the year! When you get to the last day of that year, you'll hear about Audio Middleware and Psychic Distance from us in the clubhouse. About the Fair - Minnesota State Fair 0:17:06 Audio Middleware An example of audio tech conversations we've had in the past. Game Audio Tools and Workflo…

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Master Your Mornings: Positive Thinking & Morning Routines for a Successful Day | The Beyond Face Value Show 31:22

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When it comes to your mornings, are you in charge of your day, or do you let your day take charge of you? In this episode of The Beyond Face Value Show with Dr. Jill Wade, we dive into the powerful role of your morning routine and its impact on your entire day. She shares the secret formula she uses daily with her teen girls, setting a positive fou…

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Trailer: The Boundaryless Conversations Podcast Season 6 is coming up! 0:58

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We want to invite you to listen to our show, the Boundaryless Conversations Podcast, on its upcoming Season 6. On this podcast, tech insights meet deep dives into geopolitics, culture, and policymaking, exploring the fabric of tomorrow's world. Here you can listen to stories from people at the forefront of innovative product and platform developmen…

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#116 David Fitzgerald — A Big Zeason [V16], Lucid Dreaming [V15+], His Breakthrough On How To Approach Hard Projects, Creating Hits with Highpoint Productions, and Editing 101 2:00:15

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David Fitzgerald is back after an absolutely incredible season. Dave was previously on for Testpiece Episode #55, a total fan favorite. Last season Dave had a list of climbs in different styles to tackle. Tierrany, a V14 endurance bloc in Yosemite. Equanimity, a V15 ultra tech testpiece in Tahoe. Lucid Dreaming, the V15+ straight forward power prob…

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Joining the dots for healthy communities: practical approaches to wellbeing and urban renewal 1:02:10

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Cities have always been seen as a source of social and economic opportunity – the challenge now is to achieve these aspirations while protecting our global home. We need ‘climate positive’ thinking – shifting from crisis mode to taking deliberate and proactive steps toward betterment of places and practices to ensure health and wellbeing for both h…

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Nice Thinking: "Player Personas"

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In this episode the boys are back in Minneapolis, but they are still thinking about their time with Ellen in Duluth, or Roboluth ;) s So they are using this episode to talk about instructions, again, but this time though the lens of the different types of "user personas" who will be reading it. Instructions What is Roboston? Roboston is a tabletop …

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Oren Klaff: Why Entrepreneurs SUCK at the Game of Money - THIS is the Key to Finding Winning Deals 1:12:30

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Get ready for an in-depth exploration into The Game of Money. Today's guest is Oren Klaff, a renowned expert in sales, pitching, and negotiation. He's the bestselling author of "Pitch Anything" and "Flip the Script," and the founder and manager of Intersection Capital, an investment and advisory firm. Oren has personally worked on over $2 billion i…

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#115 Garrett Gregor — Olympic Head Routesetter, BTS of Elite Competitive Setting, Grades of the Olympic Climbs, and Do Setters Control the Outcome? 2:26:33

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Garrett Gregor was the head routesetter for the Paris Olympics boulders! That’s all you need to know. Just stop reading this description and start listening now. Garrett is also an accomplished competitor, placing as high as 4th at Nationals, an experienced coach at the legendary Team ABC, and did we mention he’s an elite routesetter?! IFSC Level 5…

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The Duluth Basement Session

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Once again from hilly Duluth, Minnesota! On Day 2 of a game design weekend retreat, your nice hosts tackled rules—writing rules, rewriting rules, and playtesting them. It was a long day, culminating with a family playtest of Roboston, featuring a newly written rulebook. How did it go? Well, there's more work to be done, but we learned a lot. Your h…

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Behavioral Science in Human-centered Design with Christina Hanschke — DT101 E139 1:01:23

2M ago1:01:23

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Christina Hanschke's career journey has spanned many diverse roles. She's been a music therapist, nanny, and UX researcher, and she’s currently a Design Lead at Final Mile, where she applies a multidisciplinary approach to address pressing societal changes, drawing from behavioral science, human-centered design, and systems thinking. As an adjunct …

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#114 Tyler Nelson — How Personal Morphology Affects Climbing Performance, Specificity, Unlevel Edges, Talon Grip, and Tim Gabbett’s Paradox 2:13:19

2M ago2:13:19

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Dr. Tyler Nelson is the founder of Camp 4 Human Performance, a company focused on bringing the principles of sport science to climbing. Tyler is focused on being a cutting edge resource for training and rehabilitation of climbers. This means he is always knee deep in research papers from all sorts of sports and asking how we might apply those lesso…

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