RBtL fans, Matt has started a new podcast. Here is episode 1. If you like, check out http://onthegrid.co and subscribe at http://feeds.feedburner.com/onthegridpodcastBy Matt McInerney and Aaron Heth

On this episode we talk with Elliot Jay Stocks. We discuss his web work, his book, and his upcoming periodical “8 Faces,” as well as a few other things.In addition, this episode talks about some RBtL news and evolutions, including new segments we plan on introducing.For more detailed shownotes visit: http://rbtl.us/post/473842913…

On this episode we got a chance to talk to Scott Thomas, design director of the Obama campaign. We talked about his work on the campaign, his new book Designing Obama, and the Post Family.For more detailed shownotes visit http://rbtl.us/post/341667057By Matt McInerney and Aaron Heth

This episode takes a turn from our previous episode’s very specific topic. In episode 26, we discuss some lofty ideas concerning design sustainability in all matters (social, economic, environmental, etc.) as well as design altruism. We tackle three specific examples, including Cradle to Cradle, and two inventions that are helping developing nation…

This week on the show we’re talking about web fonts again. A lot has happened since the last time we’ve talked about it. We’re joined by our friend and fellow designer Dan Auer.For more detailed notes visit http://rbtl.us/post/272239993By Matt McInerney and Aaron Heth

This week on the show we interviewed type designer Jos Buivenga, designer of Museo and Calluna. We talked to him about his background, his journey from designing free fonts to selling them through Exljbris, and his recent work with Martin Majoor.For more detailed shownotes visit http://rbtl.us/post/223238836…

On this episode, we speak with Robyn Waxman. We discuss Robyn’s role in the design and education world, as well as the paradigm shift leading design to new realms of activism, protest, and plainly supporting a cause, whatever it may be. We touch on her role in The Designer’s Accord, as well as her thesis and FARM project.For more shownotes visit ht…

We kick off Season 2 with an interview with David Airey. We talked to David about identity design, his blog, and his new book.You can find more detailed shownotes at http://rbtl.us/post/192887764By Matt McInerney and Aaron Heth

This week on the show we had a conversation with Veronika and José of TypeTogether. We talked to them about their education at Reading, designing type for different media, custom type work, and type on the web.As always you can email us at readbetweentheleading@gmail.com and find us on twitter @rbtlshow.You can find more detailed shownotes at http:…

This week on the show we had a conversation with Nick Sherman of MyFonts. We got a chance to talk to him about his work at MyFonts, woodtype, pizza, and his move from student to teacher at MassArt.As always you can email us at readbetweentheleading@gmail.com and find us on twitter @rbtlshow.You can find more detailed shownotes at http://rbtl.us/pos…

This week on the show we talked to Aaron Draplin of Draplin Design Co about his life and his design work. We got to hear Aaron’s story from growing up, to design school, to his work today.As always, you can email us at readbetweentheleading@gmail.com and find us on twitter @rbtlshow.For more detailed shownotes visit http://rbtl.us/post/127292601…

This week on the show we talk all about type on the web. We discuss recent developments like Typekit, Font Bureau’s Permission table, and Spiekermann’s new typeface Axel. We also talk a bit about our own idea for a non-profit type foundry, a foundry based on donations that commissions type designers to design web fonts we can release for free on th…

This week on the show we begin a discussion on the topic of sustainable design. We talk about approaching sustainable or “green” design as a way of thinking, bucking the trend of just calling something “green,” and using this conversation as a jumping point for more efficient and effective design thinking.We’d love to hear your feedback, so reply t…

On this episode we discuss data visualization as the new path and frontier for graphic design, and how graphic design has treated communication of information in the past. We also discuss the definition of graphic design, focusing on Meggs’ quote, and specifically the idea of designers creating artifacts that document human experience.We unveil our…

This week on the show we were joined by web and graphic designer Jason Santa Maria. We got a chance to talk to Jason about his work at Happy Cog, his personal work, projects like the Wordpress admin, the differences in designing for print and web, and we got to ask him some listener questions. We also announced the winner of the MyFonts $100 gift c…

On this episode we talked all about spec work. We talked about crowd sourcing design, the devaluation of design, the client perspective, and whether or not we need to change our views on spec work.We also announced the extension of our prize giveaway. So if you want to win a $100 gift certificate to MyFonts, you can do so by answering one of our 3 …

This week on the show we were joined by Ryan and Don Clark of Invisible Creature. We got a chance to talk to them about their history, their design work, their inspiration, and we even got a chance to ask them some questions we collected from listeners.We’re also giving away a prize this week. We’ve got a $100 gift certificate to MyFonts.com, so if…

This week on the show, we got a chance to talk to Armin Vit and Bryony Gomez-Palacio of UnderConsideration. We talked to them about their own history in design, their move from New York to Texas, design criticism in the professional field, and the ever-changing world of logo design.Next week on the show we’ll be having Invisible Creature on, so if …

On this week’s episode we talk to Stephen Coles of Typographica and FontShop. We talk to him a bit about his own work in the type world, typographic diversity, selling your type, and why this really is the golden age of typography.Next week on the show we’ll have Armin and Bryony of UnderConsideration and Brand New on the show. If you have question…

On this episode, we are joined by Glenn Garriock of the design blog FormFiftyFive. We talk a bit about design education and the professional world, designer’s block and inspiration, and finally we delve into the topic of designer certification.More detailed notes and links can be found at http://readbetweentheleading.com/post/93222874…

On this week’s episode we talk to John Boardley from ILoveTypography. We ask John a few question about his life, his interest in type, and we discuss type & culture.Just a note, we registered rbtl.us for a faster way to access the site. As always, feel free to call and leave a message at 646-402-5686 ext 20248 or reply to us on twitter @rbtlshow.Mo…

Shownotes for Episode #8a can be found at http://readbetweentheleading.com/post/88822984

Shownotes for Episode #7 can be found at http://readbetweentheleading.com/post/87710856

Special Guest type designer Mark Simonson. Shownotes for Episode #6 can be found at http://readbetweentheleading.com/post/86557795

Special Guests Dave, Ethan, and Grace from Grain Edit. Shownotes for Episode #5 can be found at http://readbetweentheleading.com/post/84638617

Shownotes for Episode #4 can be found at http://readbetweentheleading.com/post/82216430

Shownotes for Episode #3 can be found at http://readbetweentheleading.com/post/80302771

Shownotes for Episode #2 can be found at http://readbetweentheleading.com/post/77637541

Shownotes for Episode #1 at http://readbetweentheleading.com/post/76474516