Front and Center Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:01 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1768508 en-us © 2026 Front and Center yes Brooklyn, NY, USA 08fb62fa-6b7f-59ee-a5db-dd2a42fbd672 CENTER episodic true Each week, award-winning graphic designer Alex Center and co-host Kevin Batory discuss branding, design, pop culture, and more. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) CENTER https://storage.buzzsprout.com/pj9xdn2wd58eyk4k5souxt4zqhw2?.jpg Front and Center https://www.buzzsprout.com/1768508 Alex Center Kevin Batory Job’s Not Done: with Arthur Foliard Job’s Not Done: with Arthur Foliard This week we have Arthur Foliard on the pod! Arthur is the Executive Creative Director at Koto New York, where he leads a team and shapes brands through bold ideas, clear systems, and distinct visual worlds.

Though we do not talk about Instagram (we recorded this in May), Arthur describes the deliberate slow build of Koto New York into what it is today: a branding powerhouse (my words, not his). He tells us about their work for Bolt, Lyft, Tripadvisor, and Amazon. Their work is alive and distinct on a massive scale. They work on some of the biggest and best projects in the industry, and it is impressive what they’re able to do.

Welcome Arthur!

]]> This week we have Arthur Foliard on the pod! Arthur is the Executive Creative Director at Koto New York, where he leads a team and shapes brands through bold ideas, clear systems, and distinct visual worlds.

Though we do not talk about Instagram (we recorded this in May), Arthur describes the deliberate slow build of Koto New York into what it is today: a branding powerhouse (my words, not his). He tells us about their work for Bolt, Lyft, Tripadvisor, and Amazon. Their work is alive and distinct on a massive scale. They work on some of the biggest and best projects in the industry, and it is impressive what they’re able to do.

Welcome Arthur!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-19738056 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 4021 full false INSTAGZAM??! INSTAGZAM??! Alex and Kevin are back from California, and due to a scheduling (production) error, the fellas recorded a quick one just a few hours ago! Better late than never! Anyway, they talk about Instagram's new wordmark, Good Good x Callaway, Liquid Death x Garage Beer, JIF, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin are back from California, and due to a scheduling (production) error, the fellas recorded a quick one just a few hours ago! Better late than never! Anyway, they talk about Instagram's new wordmark, Good Good x Callaway, Liquid Death x Garage Beer, JIF, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-19707906 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0400 2016 full false ALLAN GOOD FUN ALLAN GOOD FUN Alex and Kevin are live from Brooklyn with a solo episode! The two tan dudes talk about the Allan Peters A$AP Rocky debacle, Hall Pass, Wemby’s new logo, The Cleveland Sirens Identity, Pepsi trying to troll Coke over their rebrand, Buc-ee's suing everyone, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin are live from Brooklyn with a solo episode! The two tan dudes talk about the Allan Peters A$AP Rocky debacle, Hall Pass, Wemby’s new logo, The Cleveland Sirens Identity, Pepsi trying to troll Coke over their rebrand, Buc-ee's suing everyone, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-19633645 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:00:00 -0400 3354 full false The Ragged Edges of What’s Possible: with Max Ottignon The Ragged Edges of What’s Possible: with Max Ottignon This week we are so fired up to have Max Ottignon on the show! Max is the co-founder of Ragged Edge, a London-based branding agency building brands globally since 2007. Max created Ragged Edge to do the most impactful work. Not the most work. When they commit, they go all-in. They’ve worked for brands like Wise, Granola, Monzo, Zoe, Papier, Mindful Chef, and Grey Goose to redefine their industries. Ragged Edge pushes the boundaries to make work that demands attention and stands out. Max is a fountain of knowledge and insight. He is one of the most profound minds in the industry, and we had a great conversation with him. Enjoy!


]]> This week we are so fired up to have Max Ottignon on the show! Max is the co-founder of Ragged Edge, a London-based branding agency building brands globally since 2007. Max created Ragged Edge to do the most impactful work. Not the most work. When they commit, they go all-in. They’ve worked for brands like Wise, Granola, Monzo, Zoe, Papier, Mindful Chef, and Grey Goose to redefine their industries. Ragged Edge pushes the boundaries to make work that demands attention and stands out. Max is a fountain of knowledge and insight. He is one of the most profound minds in the industry, and we had a great conversation with him. Enjoy!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-19583442 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:00:00 -0400 3607 full false Cool Sh*t: with Cole Poska aka Spaceboy Cole Cool Sh*t: with Cole Poska aka Spaceboy Cole Cole Poska, aka @spaceboycole, makes cool shit. He is a Partner and Creative Director at Beyond Studios, and the man behind the viral series Cool Sh*t, where he reimagines what brand merchandise can be by creating bold, culture-driven concepts for both legacy brands to internet favorites. The series has evolved from personal experiments into real-world collaborations, leading to actual projects with Tubi, T-Mobile, BuzzBallz, Welch's, and more. Cole’s energy is positively relentless. He is clever, sharp, and prolific, a true lightning rod for ideas. We had a great time chopping it up with him; he’s a fantastic hang! Enjoy!

]]> Cole Poska, aka @spaceboycole, makes cool shit. He is a Partner and Creative Director at Beyond Studios, and the man behind the viral series Cool Sh*t, where he reimagines what brand merchandise can be by creating bold, culture-driven concepts for both legacy brands to internet favorites. The series has evolved from personal experiments into real-world collaborations, leading to actual projects with Tubi, T-Mobile, BuzzBallz, Welch's, and more. Cole’s energy is positively relentless. He is clever, sharp, and prolific, a true lightning rod for ideas. We had a great time chopping it up with him; he’s a fantastic hang! Enjoy!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-19568428 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:00:00 -0400 3253 full false BOOT&TY BOOT&TY Alex and Kevin break it down classic Front and Center style. They talk about the Jay Z concert, the World Cup, Ali-G at Wimbledon, Taylor and Travis’ wedding, Chet Hanks x Julie, the Pirate’s Booty rebrand, Pringles buns, the SpaceXAI logo, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin break it down classic Front and Center style. They talk about the Jay Z concert, the World Cup, Ali-G at Wimbledon, Taylor and Travis’ wedding, Chet Hanks x Julie, the Pirate’s Booty rebrand, Pringles buns, the SpaceXAI logo, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-19494678 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2275 full false Pentagram Ain’t Nuthing ta F’ Wit: with Emily Oberman Pentagram Ain’t Nuthing ta F’ Wit: with Emily Oberman We got Emily Oberman on the program! 

She is a Partner at Pentagram and perhaps best known for her work in the entertainment industry. Emily has designed the titles for Saturday Night Live for the past 27 years—one of many long-standing relationships with iconic entertainment brands like NBC, Warner Bros, Warner Music Group, DC, and Amazon Prime Video. 

Her work goes beyond brand identity to touch many of the shows and movies that have become part of the fabric of our culture, including The Tonight Show, the Harry Potter Wizarding World and Fantastic Beasts franchises, Ready Player One, and Justice League. More recently, her work has been featured in critically acclaimed Netflix series like Cheer and Last Chance U.

Since joining Pentagram in 2012, Emily’s work has spanned a wide array of industries, from expanding further into entertainment (Kevin Hart’s production company Hartbeat and the Russo brothers’ AGBO) to motion graphics (nine years of campaigns for the Film Independent Spirit Awards) to restaurants and hospitality (the Michelin-starred Cote Korean Steak House) to culture and non-profit (social justice organization Dream.org) to health and wellness (the menopause care startup Phenology) to products and retail (the rebrand of American Girl). Her work has even ventured beyond Earth with the space flight company Virgin Galactic.

Emily is the best, she is  talented, humble, and down to earth. We are honored to have her as our guest on the program, and lucky to call her our new friend!  Enjoy the show!


]]> We got Emily Oberman on the program! 

She is a Partner at Pentagram and perhaps best known for her work in the entertainment industry. Emily has designed the titles for Saturday Night Live for the past 27 years—one of many long-standing relationships with iconic entertainment brands like NBC, Warner Bros, Warner Music Group, DC, and Amazon Prime Video. 

Her work goes beyond brand identity to touch many of the shows and movies that have become part of the fabric of our culture, including The Tonight Show, the Harry Potter Wizarding World and Fantastic Beasts franchises, Ready Player One, and Justice League. More recently, her work has been featured in critically acclaimed Netflix series like Cheer and Last Chance U.

Since joining Pentagram in 2012, Emily’s work has spanned a wide array of industries, from expanding further into entertainment (Kevin Hart’s production company Hartbeat and the Russo brothers’ AGBO) to motion graphics (nine years of campaigns for the Film Independent Spirit Awards) to restaurants and hospitality (the Michelin-starred Cote Korean Steak House) to culture and non-profit (social justice organization Dream.org) to health and wellness (the menopause care startup Phenology) to products and retail (the rebrand of American Girl). Her work has even ventured beyond Earth with the space flight company Virgin Galactic.

Emily is the best, she is  talented, humble, and down to earth. We are honored to have her as our guest on the program, and lucky to call her our new friend!  Enjoy the show!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-19461661 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 6307 full false RESPECT THE SPECS RESPECT THE SPECS Alex and Kevin are back from Cannes (a studio offsite to Upstate), and Kevin is reminded that he won 2 Lions several years ago, lol. They go on to talk about Philly Poopgate, the Knicks Parade and the great trash can heist, Ben Stiller’s arms, World Cup Fever, the Messi Statue, more FIFA-mandated logo cover-ups, Rick Ruben x Polymarket, the new Meta Glasses, Specs, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin are back from Cannes (a studio offsite to Upstate), and Kevin is reminded that he won 2 Lions several years ago, lol. They go on to talk about Philly Poopgate, the Knicks Parade and the great trash can heist, Ben Stiller’s arms, World Cup Fever, the Messi Statue, more FIFA-mandated logo cover-ups, Rick Ruben x Polymarket, the new Meta Glasses, Specs, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-19428154 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:00:00 -0400 3002 full false WORLD CHAMPS! WORLD CHAMPS! Alex is back. The Knicks are World Champions! The World Cup is here, and so are many people from all over the world discovering American delicacies like BBQ, Costco, and complimentary chips and salsa. Zorhan was at the finals and the World Cup, and had time to drop the hottest RFP for NYC Groceries, with all of New York’s best studios chomping at the bit for the job. Coke launches collectible World Cup cans. Coors launches a super tallboy (not filled with beer, yet). Stadiums debrand at FIFA's request. JKR rebrands KFC. Tom Brady launches Good Nut. This and more right from the epicenter of it all, NYC!

]]> Alex is back. The Knicks are World Champions! The World Cup is here, and so are many people from all over the world discovering American delicacies like BBQ, Costco, and complimentary chips and salsa. Zorhan was at the finals and the World Cup, and had time to drop the hottest RFP for NYC Groceries, with all of New York’s best studios chomping at the bit for the job. Coke launches collectible World Cup cans. Coors launches a super tallboy (not filled with beer, yet). Stadiums debrand at FIFA's request. JKR rebrands KFC. Tom Brady launches Good Nut. This and more right from the epicenter of it all, NYC!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-19358389 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 3060 full false FREAKISHLY STURDY STOCK: with Thomas Pokorn FREAKISHLY STURDY STOCK: with Thomas Pokorn Thomas Pokorn is an Austrian-born Creative Strategist and Copywriter. He specializes in creative concepts and verbal identity for branding and advertising, always finding ways to express distinct personalities and connect with audiences through narrative. He’s worked with brands including Google, Red Bull, New Balance, Dove, Porsche, Herman Miller, Unilever, Pernod Ricard, Coinbase, and many more. Thomas worked with us on AYOH!, Quip, and a few other brands that are yet to launch. 

Thomas Pokorn is a beast. Prolific, thoughtful, funny, efficient, giant, quick wit it, lightning rod for ideas; are just a few words I could say to describe the man with whom we’ve had the pleasure of working many times over now. He’s simply the best.

​In this casual conversation, we learn about Thomas’ background and how he got into copywriting and strategy through his journalism studies. He tells us where he finds all of his words. (you’ll never guess where) We endure some technical difficulties, riff, and talk about Batman before we discuss Thomas’ ethos and approach to work. It’s a freaking weird, funny, and unpredictable ride. Enjoy!

]]> Thomas Pokorn is an Austrian-born Creative Strategist and Copywriter. He specializes in creative concepts and verbal identity for branding and advertising, always finding ways to express distinct personalities and connect with audiences through narrative. He’s worked with brands including Google, Red Bull, New Balance, Dove, Porsche, Herman Miller, Unilever, Pernod Ricard, Coinbase, and many more. Thomas worked with us on AYOH!, Quip, and a few other brands that are yet to launch. 

Thomas Pokorn is a beast. Prolific, thoughtful, funny, efficient, giant, quick wit it, lightning rod for ideas; are just a few words I could say to describe the man with whom we’ve had the pleasure of working many times over now. He’s simply the best.

​In this casual conversation, we learn about Thomas’ background and how he got into copywriting and strategy through his journalism studies. He tells us where he finds all of his words. (you’ll never guess where) We endure some technical difficulties, riff, and talk about Batman before we discuss Thomas’ ethos and approach to work. It’s a freaking weird, funny, and unpredictable ride. Enjoy!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-19285131 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 4087 full false KNICKS FOR CLICKS KNICKS FOR CLICKS Alex and Kevin are back in the studio to talk about the hottest topics in design and branding (the New York Knicks). We circle back many times on the Knicks, as Alex is very excited (AS HE SHOULD BE!) about his favorite team advancing to the finals for the first time this millennium! Alex recaps his time in London, judging the D&AD awards before going into Iceman, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, The Enhanced Games, David’s Tinned Fish and Ice Cream, Spotify’s disco ball ‘blunder’, Threads’ new logo, Bush’s summer beans, and more!


]]> Alex and Kevin are back in the studio to talk about the hottest topics in design and branding (the New York Knicks). We circle back many times on the Knicks, as Alex is very excited (AS HE SHOULD BE!) about his favorite team advancing to the finals for the first time this millennium! Alex recaps his time in London, judging the D&AD awards before going into Iceman, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, The Enhanced Games, David’s Tinned Fish and Ice Cream, Spotify’s disco ball ‘blunder’, Threads’ new logo, Bush’s summer beans, and more!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-19245051 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 3118 full false The Nostalgia Plug: with Jason Liebig The Nostalgia Plug: with Jason Liebig Today, we welcome Jason Liebig to the show! Jason is a brand historian, packaging archivist, and former marketing exec at DC Comics and Warner Bros, and story exec at Marvel. He’s the founder of CollectingCandy.com, an insane archive of vintage candy and snack packaging, which has led him to serve as the behind-the-scenes consultant for shows like Stranger Things, Mad Men, The Queen’s Gambit, and The Goldbergs, making sure every prop is era-perfect. You may have seen him on the History Channel on The Food That Built America and The Mega-Brands That Built America, and now on Hazardous History alongside Henry Winkler.  

Jason tells us his origin story, how he started his collection, and how it grew from a hobby into a profession. He also brought a ton of items from his archive to show and tell. Jason’s enthusiasm for brands is second to none; he’s a one-of-a-kind guy and an encyclopedia of knowledge. We truly could have talked for another 3 hours, if not more! Do yourself a favor and check out his archive; it’ll make you very happy. Enjoy!

Links
FLICKR: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonliebigstuff/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/collectingcandy/
HIS WEBSITE: http://collectingcandy.com/wordpress/ 

]]> Today, we welcome Jason Liebig to the show! Jason is a brand historian, packaging archivist, and former marketing exec at DC Comics and Warner Bros, and story exec at Marvel. He’s the founder of CollectingCandy.com, an insane archive of vintage candy and snack packaging, which has led him to serve as the behind-the-scenes consultant for shows like Stranger Things, Mad Men, The Queen’s Gambit, and The Goldbergs, making sure every prop is era-perfect. You may have seen him on the History Channel on The Food That Built America and The Mega-Brands That Built America, and now on Hazardous History alongside Henry Winkler.  

Jason tells us his origin story, how he started his collection, and how it grew from a hobby into a profession. He also brought a ton of items from his archive to show and tell. Jason’s enthusiasm for brands is second to none; he’s a one-of-a-kind guy and an encyclopedia of knowledge. We truly could have talked for another 3 hours, if not more! Do yourself a favor and check out his archive; it’ll make you very happy. Enjoy!

Links
FLICKR: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonliebigstuff/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/collectingcandy/
HIS WEBSITE: http://collectingcandy.com/wordpress/ 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-19142786 Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 6068 full false 6-7 Forever 6-7 Forever This week on Front and Center… Alex and Kevin are back together in the studio! They talk about the Onion taking over Infowars, Adidas (Sabastian Sawe and Tigist Assefa) winning the London Marathon, Nike’s Boston Marathon blunder, Bronny’s rejected trademark, The Rams uniform updates, the Falcons uniform updates, the Ravens uniform updates, the Falcons uniform updates, Mr. 57, 67 chicken nuggets, Bud Light mini, Allbirds pivots to AI, Drake’s Album release date release, and more!

]]> This week on Front and Center… Alex and Kevin are back together in the studio! They talk about the Onion taking over Infowars, Adidas (Sabastian Sawe and Tigist Assefa) winning the London Marathon, Nike’s Boston Marathon blunder, Bronny’s rejected trademark, The Rams uniform updates, the Falcons uniform updates, the Ravens uniform updates, the Falcons uniform updates, Mr. 57, 67 chicken nuggets, Bud Light mini, Allbirds pivots to AI, Drake’s Album release date release, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-19094990 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2459 full false The Moment of Tension: with Jessica Dimcevski The Moment of Tension: with Jessica Dimcevski Today, we are fired up to have Jessica Dimcevski on the show! Jess is the Founder and Creative Director of Blurr Bureau, a Design and Venture Studio that builds brands connected through purpose and profit. They work with ambitious founders, marketers, and creators to help define their brands at key moments in their businesses. The Bureau believes that the brands that change the world are those built on a tension between ideas. 

Jess and her worldwide team work with brands of all shapes and sizes. You may have seen some of their most recent work. Flings, Yes Apples, and Nuda are among the new and exciting brands they’ve worked with. If you haven’t seen the work, look it up; it’s fire!

Jess chops it up with us for an enthusiastic yet casual chat. She talks about her background and where she developed her strategy-first, research-based approach, and schools us about Apples, Australia, and the best grocery stores in New York. Give it a listen, and enjoy!

]]> Today, we are fired up to have Jessica Dimcevski on the show! Jess is the Founder and Creative Director of Blurr Bureau, a Design and Venture Studio that builds brands connected through purpose and profit. They work with ambitious founders, marketers, and creators to help define their brands at key moments in their businesses. The Bureau believes that the brands that change the world are those built on a tension between ideas. 

Jess and her worldwide team work with brands of all shapes and sizes. You may have seen some of their most recent work. Flings, Yes Apples, and Nuda are among the new and exciting brands they’ve worked with. If you haven’t seen the work, look it up; it’s fire!

Jess chops it up with us for an enthusiastic yet casual chat. She talks about her background and where she developed her strategy-first, research-based approach, and schools us about Apples, Australia, and the best grocery stores in New York. Give it a listen, and enjoy!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-19038347 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 3719 full false Building Brands that Work: with Michelle Mattar Building Brands that Work: with Michelle Mattar We're talking about Practice! Today, we are thrilled to welcome Michelle Mattar to the program! She’s the founder of Practice, a creative brand-building house launching brands from zero to existence. Before launching Practice, she worked at Red Antler and Ritual, blending strategy, design, and creative direction. At Practice, she’s built a number of awesome, successful new-to-world brands like Allkinds, Glowbar, and Remedy. She’s also trying to save our burning planet with the launch of a platform called Waste Not, which is a simple way to search an open-source database of sustainable suppliers. 

We had a great time with Michelle in the studio; we talk about her journey and starting Practice, kicking down doors and gaining experience in different disciplines, juicebox.com, her dad's candy factory, Practice's practice brands, their thorough approach to work, and more! Michelle is the best, enjoy!

]]> We're talking about Practice! Today, we are thrilled to welcome Michelle Mattar to the program! She’s the founder of Practice, a creative brand-building house launching brands from zero to existence. Before launching Practice, she worked at Red Antler and Ritual, blending strategy, design, and creative direction. At Practice, she’s built a number of awesome, successful new-to-world brands like Allkinds, Glowbar, and Remedy. She’s also trying to save our burning planet with the launch of a platform called Waste Not, which is a simple way to search an open-source database of sustainable suppliers. 

We had a great time with Michelle in the studio; we talk about her journey and starting Practice, kicking down doors and gaining experience in different disciplines, juicebox.com, her dad's candy factory, Practice's practice brands, their thorough approach to work, and more! Michelle is the best, enjoy!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-18980511 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 4388 full false APRIL FOOLS! APRIL FOOLS! Alex and Kevin are back in the studio, together again! The two celebrate their favorite brand holiday: April Fools! Just Kidding! They talk about Wasted’s canned Pasta Water, the Shohei cup debacle, the Tennessee Titans Rebrand, the Sprite Refresh, George Clooney’s Crazy Mountain NA Beer, Apple’s new lil Finder guy, Starbies, The Fit Bagel, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin are back in the studio, together again! The two celebrate their favorite brand holiday: April Fools! Just Kidding! They talk about Wasted’s canned Pasta Water, the Shohei cup debacle, the Tennessee Titans Rebrand, the Sprite Refresh, George Clooney’s Crazy Mountain NA Beer, Apple’s new lil Finder guy, Starbies, The Fit Bagel, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-18941317 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2785 full false DRAMA on Tour: with Chris Nott and Frankie Guzi DRAMA on Tour: with Chris Nott and Frankie Guzi Today, we are excited to have Chris Nott and Frankie Guzi of Studio DRAMA on the program! They crossed the pond to record the pod! 

​Studio DRAMA designs type that sharpens identities, scales across systems, solves real business challenges, and makes every word unmistakably yours. They believe typography is one of the most powerful yet under-appreciated tools in branding. They are on a mission to change that through thoughtfully crafted custom typefaces that give brands a distinct look, making them recognizable beyond the logo. Studio DRAMA has worked with Heinz, D&AD, Mozilla, Body Armor, Vogue, New Balance, Glamour, and others. We had a ton of fun chopping it up with these lads! Enjoy!


]]> Today, we are excited to have Chris Nott and Frankie Guzi of Studio DRAMA on the program! They crossed the pond to record the pod! 

​Studio DRAMA designs type that sharpens identities, scales across systems, solves real business challenges, and makes every word unmistakably yours. They believe typography is one of the most powerful yet under-appreciated tools in branding. They are on a mission to change that through thoughtfully crafted custom typefaces that give brands a distinct look, making them recognizable beyond the logo. Studio DRAMA has worked with Heinz, D&AD, Mozilla, Body Armor, Vogue, New Balance, Glamour, and others. We had a ton of fun chopping it up with these lads! Enjoy!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-18851838 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400 3393 full false BRUTALLY BURGER MOGGED BRUTALLY BURGER MOGGED Alex and Kevin are together again on opposite sides of the Country. Kevin, live from SF, gives an honest review of his first Waymo ride, shares about his recent travels, and his surprising adoption of the Oakley Meta Glasses gifted to him by Alex. The two go on to discuss Zuck’s Miami mansion, looksmaxxing, burger mogging, the new Snapple Rebrand, The Update Update, David’s new protein ice cream, World’s First Music-Streaming Urn, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin are together again on opposite sides of the Country. Kevin, live from SF, gives an honest review of his first Waymo ride, shares about his recent travels, and his surprising adoption of the Oakley Meta Glasses gifted to him by Alex. The two go on to discuss Zuck’s Miami mansion, looksmaxxing, burger mogging, the new Snapple Rebrand, The Update Update, David’s new protein ice cream, World’s First Music-Streaming Urn, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-18826315 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2581 full false Defining Moments: with Chad Hogan Defining Moments: with Chad Hogan Today, we are stoked to welcome Chad Hogan to the program! Alex’s mentor, first boss, and only creative director ever, Chad, hired Alex as a Junior Designer at vitaminwater, where they both flourished.

Chad tells us about his journey. Inspired as a kid discovering skateboarding and hip-hop at their early stages, inspiring him to make zines. He was a part of the club scene in NYC as a teen and was on the forefront of the Rave culture when he moved to the city in the 90’s. Chad’s design career started at the New York office of the British Design Firm The ATTIK, which brought graphics from Rave Culture to big mainstream brands. He went on to design records for Bad Boy and later Rawkus before a stint at Rocawear. Chad became Creative Director at Vitamin Water, where he linked up with Alex. Today, Chad runs Chandler Farms, where he designs commercial and residential spaces. 

Chad is an absolute legend. He’s been at the forefront of culture his entire life, and we were so fired up to have him on the show! He may be the coolest dude ever. Enjoy!

]]> Today, we are stoked to welcome Chad Hogan to the program! Alex’s mentor, first boss, and only creative director ever, Chad, hired Alex as a Junior Designer at vitaminwater, where they both flourished.

Chad tells us about his journey. Inspired as a kid discovering skateboarding and hip-hop at their early stages, inspiring him to make zines. He was a part of the club scene in NYC as a teen and was on the forefront of the Rave culture when he moved to the city in the 90’s. Chad’s design career started at the New York office of the British Design Firm The ATTIK, which brought graphics from Rave Culture to big mainstream brands. He went on to design records for Bad Boy and later Rawkus before a stint at Rocawear. Chad became Creative Director at Vitamin Water, where he linked up with Alex. Today, Chad runs Chandler Farms, where he designs commercial and residential spaces. 

Chad is an absolute legend. He’s been at the forefront of culture his entire life, and we were so fired up to have him on the show! He may be the coolest dude ever. Enjoy!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-18772913 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0500 4555 full false Soil Punk: with Krista Schultz Soil Punk: with Krista Schultz Krista Schultz is a Multidisciplinary Leader, Holistic Innovator, and the Creative Director at Tractor Beverage Co. Tractor, a client of ours, is the first and only Certified Organic and non-GMO full-line beverage in the foodservice industry. They are now expanding into retail. Tractor is committed to sustainability, tracking the environmental benefits of its organic sourcing and partnering with restaurants like Chipotle to support farming initiatives. We had a great conversation with Krista; she shared her journey from owning a gym to becoming a Creative Director and told us about the cool initiatives Tractor is taking to support farmers.

]]> Krista Schultz is a Multidisciplinary Leader, Holistic Innovator, and the Creative Director at Tractor Beverage Co. Tractor, a client of ours, is the first and only Certified Organic and non-GMO full-line beverage in the foodservice industry. They are now expanding into retail. Tractor is committed to sustainability, tracking the environmental benefits of its organic sourcing and partnering with restaurants like Chipotle to support farming initiatives. We had a great conversation with Krista; she shared her journey from owning a gym to becoming a Creative Director and told us about the cool initiatives Tractor is taking to support farmers.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-18703324 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 3426 full false THE SUPER VALENTINE’S DAY BOWL: with Jackie DeJesu Center THE SUPER VALENTINE’S DAY BOWL: with Jackie DeJesu Center Today, we welcome Jackie DeJesu Center to the show for our 5th annual Valentine’s Day Super Bowl Spectacular! She needs no introduction, but regardless, here it is: Jackie is the Founder and CEO of DEEJAYZOO, the Inventor of SHHHOWERCAP, a former award-winning advertising Art Director at some of the top Agencies in the world, and Alex’s beloved wife! as an expert in both advertising and love, she joins us today to break down some Super Bowl ads before we run through what brands are doing for Valentine’s Day. 

]]> Today, we welcome Jackie DeJesu Center to the show for our 5th annual Valentine’s Day Super Bowl Spectacular! She needs no introduction, but regardless, here it is: Jackie is the Founder and CEO of DEEJAYZOO, the Inventor of SHHHOWERCAP, a former award-winning advertising Art Director at some of the top Agencies in the world, and Alex’s beloved wife! as an expert in both advertising and love, she joins us today to break down some Super Bowl ads before we run through what brands are doing for Valentine’s Day. 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-18659032 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0500 4108 full false Forth+Back on Front and Center: with Nikolos Killian and Tanner Woodbury Forth+Back on Front and Center: with Nikolos Killian and Tanner Woodbury We got some Cali boys in the house! Nikolos Killian and Tanner Woodbury are Founders and Creative Directors at Forth+Back, the Los Angeles-based cross-disciplinary creative studio. Their work spans from creative direction and identity design, art direction and photography, to all levels of print and digital design. They’ve worked with Apple, The Athletic, Chipotle, Netflix, NFL, Nike, Sotheby's, and many others. They’ve launched some of our favorite personal projects, like the book Dreams of New York and the Football zine Spiral. Nik and Tanner are leading awesome, thoughtful, and beautiful work in a variety of different industries. We had a great conversation about their humble beginnings, doing personal projects to attract the clients they wanted to work for, they shared some of their new and upcoming work, and more! These dudes rock, enjoy the show!

]]> We got some Cali boys in the house! Nikolos Killian and Tanner Woodbury are Founders and Creative Directors at Forth+Back, the Los Angeles-based cross-disciplinary creative studio. Their work spans from creative direction and identity design, art direction and photography, to all levels of print and digital design. They’ve worked with Apple, The Athletic, Chipotle, Netflix, NFL, Nike, Sotheby's, and many others. They’ve launched some of our favorite personal projects, like the book Dreams of New York and the Football zine Spiral. Nik and Tanner are leading awesome, thoughtful, and beautiful work in a variety of different industries. We had a great conversation about their humble beginnings, doing personal projects to attract the clients they wanted to work for, they shared some of their new and upcoming work, and more! These dudes rock, enjoy the show!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-18614429 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 3926 full false DO YOU LIKE FITNESS? DO YOU LIKE FITNESS? Alex and Kevin are here with a BANGER. Coming off the long weekend, refreshed and reenergized, the fellas discuss everything going on, which is dominated by fitness and nutrition stories in a sort of new year, new me energy. They talk about the new food pyramid by the National Design Studio, The Sweetgreen Function Menu, Equinox’s question everything but yourself campaign, David’s Bronze campaign, the Prime Protein Shake, The Beyond Protein Drink, Graza's mayo launch, Honda’s updated logo, and more! 

]]> Alex and Kevin are here with a BANGER. Coming off the long weekend, refreshed and reenergized, the fellas discuss everything going on, which is dominated by fitness and nutrition stories in a sort of new year, new me energy. They talk about the new food pyramid by the National Design Studio, The Sweetgreen Function Menu, Equinox’s question everything but yourself campaign, David’s Bronze campaign, the Prime Protein Shake, The Beyond Protein Drink, Graza's mayo launch, Honda’s updated logo, and more! 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-18544092 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 3281 full false Rethink and Advance: with Leland Maschmeyer Rethink and Advance: with Leland Maschmeyer Today, we are thrilled to welcome Leland Maschmeyer to the show! Leland is the Co-Founder and CEO of COLLINS, the globally renowned design firm. He was formerly the Chief Creative and Brand Officer at Chobani, where he led its brand relaunch, portfolio expansion, and marketing transformation. He was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum alongside many other impressive people. Leland is also a podcaster, co-hosting Hitmakers with Ana Andjelic.

We had an enlightening conversation with Leland. We talk about the future of creativity and commerce, the Collins origin story, designing Spotify's brand, leaving for Chobani and the great work he led there, coming back to take Collins into the future, and more! Enjoy!

]]> Today, we are thrilled to welcome Leland Maschmeyer to the show! Leland is the Co-Founder and CEO of COLLINS, the globally renowned design firm. He was formerly the Chief Creative and Brand Officer at Chobani, where he led its brand relaunch, portfolio expansion, and marketing transformation. He was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum alongside many other impressive people. Leland is also a podcaster, co-hosting Hitmakers with Ana Andjelic.

We had an enlightening conversation with Leland. We talk about the future of creativity and commerce, the Collins origin story, designing Spotify's brand, leaving for Chobani and the great work he led there, coming back to take Collins into the future, and more! Enjoy!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-18497516 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 4836 full false ONE THING CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING ONE THING CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING Hello and Happy New Year! 2026 is going to be our year! Let’s go! Excuse me while I break the 4th wall… We recorded this at the end of the day on the first Monday back from 2 weeks off. This was quite possibly the worst day of the year, and still, we deliver! This is going to be such a fire year. 

Alex and Kevin discuss their breaks, their resolutions, the Jake Paul fight, Marty Supreme, the Critics' Choice Awards, David Bronze, RIP to the NYC Metro Card, the McRib Class-Action Lawsuit, the 10-hour log fireplace YouTube video, and more!

]]> Hello and Happy New Year! 2026 is going to be our year! Let’s go! Excuse me while I break the 4th wall… We recorded this at the end of the day on the first Monday back from 2 weeks off. This was quite possibly the worst day of the year, and still, we deliver! This is going to be such a fire year. 

Alex and Kevin discuss their breaks, their resolutions, the Jake Paul fight, Marty Supreme, the Critics' Choice Awards, David Bronze, RIP to the NYC Metro Card, the McRib Class-Action Lawsuit, the 10-hour log fireplace YouTube video, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-18465122 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2764 full false 2025 BACKIES 2025 BACKIES It’s the best time of the year to celebrate the worst of the year! The Annual Backies are here once again! This year was quite the doozie! We had stiff competition for many of the awards, and many brands and stories didn't make the cut. SAD! This year we dole out: Brand of the Year, Recession Indicator of the Year, Stunt of the Year, Zuck of the Year, QSR TikTok Trend, Rebrand of the Yea, Infidelity of the Year, Fake Ah of the Year, Back it Backie, Lowest Hanging Fruit, Clanker of the Year, Flop of the Year, Refreshing Defresh, Sooo Back of the Year, Ass Backie, and Color of the Year. Don't miss these awards, plus some positive shoutouts as we close the year on a negative note! Thanks for another great year! Shout out to all you listeners, especially those reading this right now!

]]> It’s the best time of the year to celebrate the worst of the year! The Annual Backies are here once again! This year was quite the doozie! We had stiff competition for many of the awards, and many brands and stories didn't make the cut. SAD! This year we dole out: Brand of the Year, Recession Indicator of the Year, Stunt of the Year, Zuck of the Year, QSR TikTok Trend, Rebrand of the Yea, Infidelity of the Year, Fake Ah of the Year, Back it Backie, Lowest Hanging Fruit, Clanker of the Year, Flop of the Year, Refreshing Defresh, Sooo Back of the Year, Ass Backie, and Color of the Year. Don't miss these awards, plus some positive shoutouts as we close the year on a negative note! Thanks for another great year! Shout out to all you listeners, especially those reading this right now!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-18366036 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2329 full false 2025 FRONTIES 2025 FRONTIES IT’S HERE! THE 2025 FRONTIES! TODAY WE CELEBRATE THE BEST OF THE YEAR, AND BOY WAS IT A GOOD ONE! Today we award Story of the Year, Brand of the Year, Person of the Year, Rebrand of the Year, Brand Moment of the Year, Cream of the Crop Collab, New Brand of the Year, Soooo Back Award, Good Job Thumbs Up You Tried, Clanker of the Year, Qsr Tik Tok Trend, Man of the Year, The Protein Champ, Zuck of the Year, Innovation That Excites Award, and The Refreshing Refresh! What a year!

]]> IT’S HERE! THE 2025 FRONTIES! TODAY WE CELEBRATE THE BEST OF THE YEAR, AND BOY WAS IT A GOOD ONE! Today we award Story of the Year, Brand of the Year, Person of the Year, Rebrand of the Year, Brand Moment of the Year, Cream of the Crop Collab, New Brand of the Year, Soooo Back Award, Good Job Thumbs Up You Tried, Clanker of the Year, Qsr Tik Tok Trend, Man of the Year, The Protein Champ, Zuck of the Year, Innovation That Excites Award, and The Refreshing Refresh! What a year!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-18329023 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:00:00 -0500 3364 full false The Combo Combination: with Brennan McGrath and Kapono Chung The Combo Combination: with Brennan McGrath and Kapono Chung This week, we are thrilled to welcome Brennan McGrath and Kapono Chung to the show! They are Partners at Combo, a strategic creative agency that uses strategy and design to unlock what's next. Their work spans from deep research and thorough strategy to design and beyond. They've worked with brands like Away, Target, Nike, Aldo, GAP, Instagram, Bed Bath & Beyond, Street Easy, and more! We talk about all things Combo: how they came to be, and how they chose the name when their two companies merged, their aspirations, and the state of design present and future. We had a great time talking with them, they're two very thoughtful dudes! Enjoy!

]]> This week, we are thrilled to welcome Brennan McGrath and Kapono Chung to the show! They are Partners at Combo, a strategic creative agency that uses strategy and design to unlock what's next. Their work spans from deep research and thorough strategy to design and beyond. They've worked with brands like Away, Target, Nike, Aldo, GAP, Instagram, Bed Bath & Beyond, Street Easy, and more! We talk about all things Combo: how they came to be, and how they chose the name when their two companies merged, their aspirations, and the state of design present and future. We had a great time talking with them, they're two very thoughtful dudes! Enjoy!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-18287081 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500 4335 full false GOBBLE GOBBLE! GOBBLE GOBBLE! GOBBLE GOBBLE BITCHES! IT'S A TRADITION LIKE NO OTHER - THE FRONT AND CENTER THANKSGIVING EXTRAVAGANZA. WE ARE THANKFUL TO YOU, THE LISTENER, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE READING THIS!  SO THANKFUL, THAT I WILL NOT BE USING ANY LOWER CASE LETTERS FOR THIS FIRST PART! We're coming at you this Wednesday with gratitude in our hearts and food on the brain! Alex and Kevin discuss their Thanksgiving plans and talk about the tastiest dishes, hottest brand stories, and releases. They talk about the OreoId Thanksgiving Dinner Cookie, Kraft Apple Pie Mac & Cheese featuring Jason Biggs, Butterball's Turkey Day Uniform, Instacart's Data-Driven Pie Power Rankings, KFC's Cluck Turkey campaign, Heinz Leftover Gravy, Brown Friday, and more!


]]> GOBBLE GOBBLE BITCHES! IT'S A TRADITION LIKE NO OTHER - THE FRONT AND CENTER THANKSGIVING EXTRAVAGANZA. WE ARE THANKFUL TO YOU, THE LISTENER, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE READING THIS!  SO THANKFUL, THAT I WILL NOT BE USING ANY LOWER CASE LETTERS FOR THIS FIRST PART! We're coming at you this Wednesday with gratitude in our hearts and food on the brain! Alex and Kevin discuss their Thanksgiving plans and talk about the tastiest dishes, hottest brand stories, and releases. They talk about the OreoId Thanksgiving Dinner Cookie, Kraft Apple Pie Mac & Cheese featuring Jason Biggs, Butterball's Turkey Day Uniform, Instacart's Data-Driven Pie Power Rankings, KFC's Cluck Turkey campaign, Heinz Leftover Gravy, Brown Friday, and more!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-18248654 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3128 full false WE’RE BACK LIKE THE MCRIB WE’RE BACK LIKE THE MCRIB THE MCRIB IS BACK AND SO ARE ALEX AND KEVIN! The two McRib truthers discuss Bubbagate, The Eddie Murphy Doc, Ridiculousness being canceled, Streaming platforms’ greed, Purple Mattresses, REI Soho getting replaced by an Open Ai Office, Beastland opens in Saudi Arabia, the Marty Supreme Zoom call promo, the Starbuck Bearista, Doritos Simply NKD, the Baja Blast Pie, Graza launches a wine, still G.I.N adds a new partner, and more!


]]> THE MCRIB IS BACK AND SO ARE ALEX AND KEVIN! The two McRib truthers discuss Bubbagate, The Eddie Murphy Doc, Ridiculousness being canceled, Streaming platforms’ greed, Purple Mattresses, REI Soho getting replaced by an Open Ai Office, Beastland opens in Saudi Arabia, the Marty Supreme Zoom call promo, the Starbuck Bearista, Doritos Simply NKD, the Baja Blast Pie, Graza launches a wine, still G.I.N adds a new partner, and more!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-18214428 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2404 full false THE VICTORY LAP THE VICTORY LAP Alex ran the New York City Marathon! Everyone, go tell him congratulations! Alex breaks down his experience of his beastly feat, and we break down the current state of branding! Alex and Kevin discuss Erewhon’s new smoothie, Billy McFarland's new venture PHNX, Kim Kardashian's use of Chat GPT, Liquid Death x Feastables, the Mr. Pibb rebrand, the Domino's rebrand, Apple TV dropping the plus, NEO, the Graeters' rebrand, and more!

]]> Alex ran the New York City Marathon! Everyone, go tell him congratulations! Alex breaks down his experience of his beastly feat, and we break down the current state of branding! Alex and Kevin discuss Erewhon’s new smoothie, Billy McFarland's new venture PHNX, Kim Kardashian's use of Chat GPT, Liquid Death x Feastables, the Mr. Pibb rebrand, the Domino's rebrand, Apple TV dropping the plus, NEO, the Graeters' rebrand, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-18134872 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3656 full false Unbothered: with Natasha Jen Unbothered: with Natasha Jen We have a legend on the program!! She needs no introduction, but here is one anyways… 

Natasha Jen is an award-winning designer, educator, and partner at Pentagram. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, she joined Pentagram’s New York office in 2012. A six-time National Design Award nominee, Natasha’s work is recognized for its innovative use of graphic, verbal, digital,  and spatial interventions that challenge conventional notions of media and cultural contexts. Her work is immediately recognizable, encompassing brand identity systems, packaging, exhibition design, digital interfaces, signage and wayfinding systems, print, and architecture.

Working at the intersection of technology and culture, Natasha has developed branding for some of the most well-known brands in the consumer and tech spaces. Her clients include a wide range of collaborators—from global technology brands to cultural institutions and start-ups—including Google, Pfizer, Waze, Reddit, Lightmatter, Galaxy Digital, The Asian American Foundation, Harvard Graduate School of Design, the Metropolitan Museum, Fernando Romero Enterprise, Bjarke Ingels Group, and OMA New York.

Natasha, unbothered by the outside noise, offers insight into the inner workings of Pentagram. How they decide who gets what project, how they split the profit amongst 24 partners, how they borrow talent from other partners’ teams, what they think about the memes about them... and more! It was a delightful and insightful conversation, and we are happy to share it with you!


]]> We have a legend on the program!! She needs no introduction, but here is one anyways… 

Natasha Jen is an award-winning designer, educator, and partner at Pentagram. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, she joined Pentagram’s New York office in 2012. A six-time National Design Award nominee, Natasha’s work is recognized for its innovative use of graphic, verbal, digital,  and spatial interventions that challenge conventional notions of media and cultural contexts. Her work is immediately recognizable, encompassing brand identity systems, packaging, exhibition design, digital interfaces, signage and wayfinding systems, print, and architecture.

Working at the intersection of technology and culture, Natasha has developed branding for some of the most well-known brands in the consumer and tech spaces. Her clients include a wide range of collaborators—from global technology brands to cultural institutions and start-ups—including Google, Pfizer, Waze, Reddit, Lightmatter, Galaxy Digital, The Asian American Foundation, Harvard Graduate School of Design, the Metropolitan Museum, Fernando Romero Enterprise, Bjarke Ingels Group, and OMA New York.

Natasha, unbothered by the outside noise, offers insight into the inner workings of Pentagram. How they decide who gets what project, how they split the profit amongst 24 partners, how they borrow talent from other partners’ teams, what they think about the memes about them... and more! It was a delightful and insightful conversation, and we are happy to share it with you!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-18084794 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3636 full false What’s Your Thing: with Alex Adam What’s Your Thing: with Alex Adam Alex Adam (3 first names*) is the Founder & Creative Director at Boredom Kills Creative. The studio (not agency) is based in the UK and operates worldwide with the mission to build community and connection through world-class brand identities and storytelling that get products on shelves and butts in seats. 

You may have seen their work for brands like Churn, New Brew, or Prince St. Pizza. Or you may have seen him talking to you on Reels or TikTok. This dude is a content king, spreading the good word of branding. You can see him on the feed showcasing candid case studies, providing a monthly update on the studio's happenings, or speaking on any other design-related topic. 

We had a great conversation with Alex! We discussed his work and career, learning all about his Pop Punk background and more! We are so stoked to share this interview with you!

]]> Alex Adam (3 first names*) is the Founder & Creative Director at Boredom Kills Creative. The studio (not agency) is based in the UK and operates worldwide with the mission to build community and connection through world-class brand identities and storytelling that get products on shelves and butts in seats. 

You may have seen their work for brands like Churn, New Brew, or Prince St. Pizza. Or you may have seen him talking to you on Reels or TikTok. This dude is a content king, spreading the good word of branding. You can see him on the feed showcasing candid case studies, providing a monthly update on the studio's happenings, or speaking on any other design-related topic. 

We had a great conversation with Alex! We discussed his work and career, learning all about his Pop Punk background and more! We are so stoked to share this interview with you!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-18045307 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 23:00:00 -0400 3352 full false HERE WE ARE NOW HERE WE ARE NOW Everyone wish Alex a Happy Birthday! On this episode of Front and Center, Kevin compiled a 26-page document featuring stories from the world of design, branding, and other cultural touchpoints (things he came across online on Monday). The two fellas spend the time chatting about Lebron’s Decision 2, The Bird of the Year, a little bit of sports, Guy Fieri getting scammed, Gigantic’s rebrand, Starburst’s rebrand, Pizza Hut’s new logo, Taco Bell x Salt & Straw, Arizona Rizzler berry Iced Tear, Chat GPT’s new ads, Claude’s thinking cap, Friend, Toilet surveillance, and more!

]]> Everyone wish Alex a Happy Birthday! On this episode of Front and Center, Kevin compiled a 26-page document featuring stories from the world of design, branding, and other cultural touchpoints (things he came across online on Monday). The two fellas spend the time chatting about Lebron’s Decision 2, The Bird of the Year, a little bit of sports, Guy Fieri getting scammed, Gigantic’s rebrand, Starburst’s rebrand, Pizza Hut’s new logo, Taco Bell x Salt & Straw, Arizona Rizzler berry Iced Tear, Chat GPT’s new ads, Claude’s thinking cap, Friend, Toilet surveillance, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-17974021 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3956 full false The Build: with Robyn Kanner The Build: with Robyn Kanner Robyn Kanner is a creative director with a passion for telling urgent human stories. She was the creative director for the Biden-Harris 2020 campaign (shout-out to the infamous fly swatter). After the victory, she went on to collaborate with clients such as Spotify, Showtime, Governor Josh Shapiro, the ACLU,  and led the Democratic National Committee’s first major brand refresh. She has also recently redesigned the Pennsylvania license plate. Robyn is incredibly talented, as she reminds us of Sean McVay, the way she tactically approaches design sets people up for success. One of the great minds in the game, she is an educator, a movie buff, a writer, a sports fan, an Ed Sheeran enthusiast, and an athlete. We had a lot of fun chatting with Robyn; enjoy!

]]> Robyn Kanner is a creative director with a passion for telling urgent human stories. She was the creative director for the Biden-Harris 2020 campaign (shout-out to the infamous fly swatter). After the victory, she went on to collaborate with clients such as Spotify, Showtime, Governor Josh Shapiro, the ACLU,  and led the Democratic National Committee’s first major brand refresh. She has also recently redesigned the Pennsylvania license plate. Robyn is incredibly talented, as she reminds us of Sean McVay, the way she tactically approaches design sets people up for success. One of the great minds in the game, she is an educator, a movie buff, a writer, a sports fan, an Ed Sheeran enthusiast, and an athlete. We had a lot of fun chatting with Robyn; enjoy!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-17927730 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3785 full false Oreo Reese's vs Reese’s Oreo Oreo Reese's vs Reese’s Oreo Alex and Kevin indulge in a taste test of both the Oreo Reese’s and the Reese’s Oreo! They talk so much about how they’re going to try stuff, and they actually did this time! They also catchup on the latest stories like: Stiller’s Soda, Montauk 7Eleven Merch, Kith Ivy / Erewhon, Limewire acquiring Fyre Fest, Nelly’s Apple Bottom Jeans collaborating with Bubly, and more!


]]> Alex and Kevin indulge in a taste test of both the Oreo Reese’s and the Reese’s Oreo! They talk so much about how they’re going to try stuff, and they actually did this time! They also catchup on the latest stories like: Stiller’s Soda, Montauk 7Eleven Merch, Kith Ivy / Erewhon, Limewire acquiring Fyre Fest, Nelly’s Apple Bottom Jeans collaborating with Bubly, and more!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-17896454 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:00:00 -0400 3207 full false Heyyy, Creative Directress: with Verònica Fuerte Heyyy, Creative Directress: with Verònica Fuerte Verònica Fuerte is the Founder and Creative Directress of Hey, the world-renowned studio based in Barcelona. The studio has been at it since 2007, now 18 years, producing some of the most vibrant, lively, and thoughtful work in the entire industry. They specialize in developing creative strategies and visual languages for clients worldwide. Verònica and Hey are doing a lot of cool stuff! They have Hey Studio, Hey Shop (which creates a wide range of products), the Women at Work Podcast, and several collaborations that lean into the product design space. She is on several prestigious boards and participates in numerous speaking engagements around the world. Verònica is impressive! We had a great time talking to her, and we’re excited to share it with you! Enjoy! 

]]> Verònica Fuerte is the Founder and Creative Directress of Hey, the world-renowned studio based in Barcelona. The studio has been at it since 2007, now 18 years, producing some of the most vibrant, lively, and thoughtful work in the entire industry. They specialize in developing creative strategies and visual languages for clients worldwide. Verònica and Hey are doing a lot of cool stuff! They have Hey Studio, Hey Shop (which creates a wide range of products), the Women at Work Podcast, and several collaborations that lean into the product design space. She is on several prestigious boards and participates in numerous speaking engagements around the world. Verònica is impressive! We had a great time talking to her, and we’re excited to share it with you! Enjoy! 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-17856921 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:00:00 -0400 2636 full false Triboro State of Mind: with David Heasty Triboro State of Mind: with David Heasty Today, we welcome David Heasty to the show! David is the co-founder of Triboro, which he founded in 2008 alongside his wife, Stefanie Weigler. They create design solutions for clients in publishing, art, fashion, music, lifestyle, and for cultural institutions. They've made excellent work with partners like Nike, MoMA, Paul McCartney, Prince, Marc Jacobs, and Justin Timberlake's William Rast, to name a few. David sits with us and shares some of the ethos he's developed over 17 years of running the studio, along with plenty of stories about the work and the journey along the way. 


]]> Today, we welcome David Heasty to the show! David is the co-founder of Triboro, which he founded in 2008 alongside his wife, Stefanie Weigler. They create design solutions for clients in publishing, art, fashion, music, lifestyle, and for cultural institutions. They've made excellent work with partners like Nike, MoMA, Paul McCartney, Prince, Marc Jacobs, and Justin Timberlake's William Rast, to name a few. David sits with us and shares some of the ethos he's developed over 17 years of running the studio, along with plenty of stories about the work and the journey along the way. 


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-17756867 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 23:00:00 -0400 3405 full false BOTTOM OF THE BARREL BOTTOM OF THE BARREL Alex and Kevin are here to bring you their bottom-of-the-barrel takes on the hottest design story we’ve seen since Jaguar: Cracker Barrel. In classic form, Alex is pro-rebrand, and Kevin is against the modernization;  the two go back and forth in a spirited debate. They also discuss Caitlyn Clark’s new logo, Notre Dame Football’s new Irishman, America’s first-ever Creative Director, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin are here to bring you their bottom-of-the-barrel takes on the hottest design story we’ve seen since Jaguar: Cracker Barrel. In classic form, Alex is pro-rebrand, and Kevin is against the modernization;  the two go back and forth in a spirited debate. They also discuss Caitlyn Clark’s new logo, Notre Dame Football’s new Irishman, America’s first-ever Creative Director, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-17739586 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3421 full false A Star is Born: with Liliana Soorin Kim A Star is Born: with Liliana Soorin Kim Alex and Kevin welcome Liliana Soorin Kim from the studio to the podcast! Liliana is currently an intern at CENTER and is in her podcast era! We briefly recap our offsite, talk a little baseball, and discuss Alex's training regimen before diving headfirst into this week's topics (mainly food and beverage related) on empty stomachs (brave). We talk about Man Cereal, Nicotina beverage, Chipotle x Carvel, Oscar Mayer EveryBun Pack, Heinz Ketchup Smoothie, Graza offering glass, IHOP Dubai Chocolate Pancake, the McDonaldland meal, and more! 

]]> Alex and Kevin welcome Liliana Soorin Kim from the studio to the podcast! Liliana is currently an intern at CENTER and is in her podcast era! We briefly recap our offsite, talk a little baseball, and discuss Alex's training regimen before diving headfirst into this week's topics (mainly food and beverage related) on empty stomachs (brave). We talk about Man Cereal, Nicotina beverage, Chipotle x Carvel, Oscar Mayer EveryBun Pack, Heinz Ketchup Smoothie, Graza offering glass, IHOP Dubai Chocolate Pancake, the McDonaldland meal, and more! 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-17701385 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2939 full false La-Z-Boy Oh Boy La-Z-Boy Oh Boy Alex and Kevin bring the heat as they run through the most exciting stories happening in the world of design and branding. The two dudes talk about Oreo x Reese’s, High Noon x Celsius, the La-Z-Boy rebrand, Not so great Jeans, a new glass bottle designed for the beach, and more!


]]> Alex and Kevin bring the heat as they run through the most exciting stories happening in the world of design and branding. The two dudes talk about Oreo x Reese’s, High Noon x Celsius, the La-Z-Boy rebrand, Not so great Jeans, a new glass bottle designed for the beach, and more!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-17621319 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3027 full false Out of Nothing: with Emunah Winer and Margaret Kerr-Jarrett Out of Nothing: with Emunah Winer and Margaret Kerr-Jarrett Nihilo is an award-winning creative agency founded by creative directors Emunah Winer and Margarett (Margy) Kerr-Jarrett, based in Columbus, OH. They create brands that get picked up off the shelf, explored, and talked about. Their clients range from tequila, cannabis, and dog food brands to global fintechs, logistics operators, and healthcare providers. Nihilo is an ever-evolving creative powerhouse that makes and launches its own brands into the world. Their most recent, a rum brand ESTHER @drinkesther, is a head-turner and launches this fall! Enjoy!

]]> Nihilo is an award-winning creative agency founded by creative directors Emunah Winer and Margarett (Margy) Kerr-Jarrett, based in Columbus, OH. They create brands that get picked up off the shelf, explored, and talked about. Their clients range from tequila, cannabis, and dog food brands to global fintechs, logistics operators, and healthcare providers. Nihilo is an ever-evolving creative powerhouse that makes and launches its own brands into the world. Their most recent, a rum brand ESTHER @drinkesther, is a head-turner and launches this fall! Enjoy!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-17585868 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2506 full false COLD PLAY BY COLDPLAY COLD PLAY BY COLDPLAY Alex and Kevin are coming at you for the 3rd consecutive solo episode! The most consecutive in quite some time, or at least that's how it feels! Kevin discovers some new sounds on the sound board they've been using for years. Then the two fellas go on to discuss the Coldplay Affair, David sells cod, FYRE Festival IP sells on EBAY, the Lyft rebrand, Von Dutch hard soda, J.Crew Pasta, Range Rover's new secondary logo, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin are coming at you for the 3rd consecutive solo episode! The most consecutive in quite some time, or at least that's how it feels! Kevin discovers some new sounds on the sound board they've been using for years. Then the two fellas go on to discuss the Coldplay Affair, David sells cod, FYRE Festival IP sells on EBAY, the Lyft rebrand, Von Dutch hard soda, J.Crew Pasta, Range Rover's new secondary logo, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-17548043 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2668 full false Running Bits Running Bits Alex and Kevin are back from the long weekend, chomping at the bit to discuss their activities.. Kevin recaps his epic Fourth of July at Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, and Alex talks about his relaxing weekend. They go on to talk about the Bear season 4, people complaining about Liquid Glass again, the Stella Artois Wimbledon can, the Tripadvisor rebrand by Koto, Rob McElhenney rebrands to Rob Mac, 50 Cent turns 50, the Indonesian Boat Racing Kid, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin are back from the long weekend, chomping at the bit to discuss their activities.. Kevin recaps his epic Fourth of July at Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, and Alex talks about his relaxing weekend. They go on to talk about the Bear season 4, people complaining about Liquid Glass again, the Stella Artois Wimbledon can, the Tripadvisor rebrand by Koto, Rob McElhenney rebrands to Rob Mac, 50 Cent turns 50, the Indonesian Boat Racing Kid, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-17472772 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2746 full false THIS IS A CRUMBL, PUT YOUR BLUE JEANS BACK ON THIS IS A CRUMBL, PUT YOUR BLUE JEANS BACK ON Alex and Kevin bring you a solo episode, live from global headquarters in Greenpoint Brooklyn! They discuss the Hot Dog Eating Contest, Buffalo Wild Wings’ Mountain Dew Radler, Micheal Beirut taking a step back at Pentagram, Benson Boone’s Moonbeam Ice Cream Cookie, Linkin Park x Haribo, Heinz Mustard, Drake’s abs, Travis Scott’s Erewhon Smoothie, Subway’s Happy Gilmore mea;, and more! 

]]> Alex and Kevin bring you a solo episode, live from global headquarters in Greenpoint Brooklyn! They discuss the Hot Dog Eating Contest, Buffalo Wild Wings’ Mountain Dew Radler, Micheal Beirut taking a step back at Pentagram, Benson Boone’s Moonbeam Ice Cream Cookie, Linkin Park x Haribo, Heinz Mustard, Drake’s abs, Travis Scott’s Erewhon Smoothie, Subway’s Happy Gilmore mea;, and more! 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-17433539 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2139 full false Brief Yourself: with Diego Guevara Brief Yourself: with Diego Guevara Our guest today is a multidisciplinary Creative Director by way of Portland by way of Miami by way of Ecuador, currently working at Nike as Senior Global Design Director.  He is driven by his love for design, a passion for teamwork, and a dedication to fostering vibrant communities. Diego is a maker; he’s always working on projects for the love of the game. Most notably, he had a passion project go viral in 2016 that spurred his career in sports creative. He designed a comprehensive concept for Inter Miami FC, even naming the club well before the official unveiling of its identity. Diego’s enthusiasm is infectious. We are excited to share this episode with you! 

]]> Our guest today is a multidisciplinary Creative Director by way of Portland by way of Miami by way of Ecuador, currently working at Nike as Senior Global Design Director.  He is driven by his love for design, a passion for teamwork, and a dedication to fostering vibrant communities. Diego is a maker; he’s always working on projects for the love of the game. Most notably, he had a passion project go viral in 2016 that spurred his career in sports creative. He designed a comprehensive concept for Inter Miami FC, even naming the club well before the official unveiling of its identity. Diego’s enthusiasm is infectious. We are excited to share this episode with you! 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-17393071 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400 3315 full false MIKE’S WAY MIKE’S WAY Alex and Kevin are, once again, back for a solo episode. They catch up on all the stuff they missed since their last solo episode, which has been a while, and all of the new breaking stories happening now. They discuss the shows they are watching (Earnhardt, Tires, Call Her Alex, Paul American, and others), Joey Chestnut back at Nathan’s hot dog eating contest, Justin Bieber popping off at the paparazzi, Sydney Sweeney bath water soap, NBA Finals on court logo debacle, The Orlando Magic rebrand, the death of CosMc’s, Apple’s Liquid Glass. Diet Cherry Coke, The vitaminwater rebrand, Capri Sun da long way, Miller Lite gold, David and EPG, David Beckham’s Bee Up’s, and more!


]]> Alex and Kevin are, once again, back for a solo episode. They catch up on all the stuff they missed since their last solo episode, which has been a while, and all of the new breaking stories happening now. They discuss the shows they are watching (Earnhardt, Tires, Call Her Alex, Paul American, and others), Joey Chestnut back at Nathan’s hot dog eating contest, Justin Bieber popping off at the paparazzi, Sydney Sweeney bath water soap, NBA Finals on court logo debacle, The Orlando Magic rebrand, the death of CosMc’s, Apple’s Liquid Glass. Diet Cherry Coke, The vitaminwater rebrand, Capri Sun da long way, Miller Lite gold, David and EPG, David Beckham’s Bee Up’s, and more!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-17355053 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3451 full false Wedge World: with Justin Lortie, Sarah Di Domenico, and Luca Wedge World: with Justin Lortie, Sarah Di Domenico, and Luca Wedge is a brand and design studio based in Montreal, Canada. They create distinct brand signatures for the world we live in. Guided by the core belief that "everything can be special." Wedge has earned global recognition, winning Studio of the Year at The Dieline Awards for two consecutive years, among other accolades from D&AD, ADC New York, and more. They've partnered with founders like Matty Matheson and Blake Lively, built iconic brands like Vacation Sunscreen and Paro, and rebranded for iconic brands like Canada Dry and Mott's. We are so excited to welcome the co-founders, Justin Lortie and Sarah Di Domenico, along with (for the first time in Front and Center History) child Luca! Enjoy!

]]> Wedge is a brand and design studio based in Montreal, Canada. They create distinct brand signatures for the world we live in. Guided by the core belief that "everything can be special." Wedge has earned global recognition, winning Studio of the Year at The Dieline Awards for two consecutive years, among other accolades from D&AD, ADC New York, and more. They've partnered with founders like Matty Matheson and Blake Lively, built iconic brands like Vacation Sunscreen and Paro, and rebranded for iconic brands like Canada Dry and Mott's. We are so excited to welcome the co-founders, Justin Lortie and Sarah Di Domenico, along with (for the first time in Front and Center History) child Luca! Enjoy!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-17277229 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 23:00:00 -0400 3411 full false HBO MAX IS BACK HBO MAX IS BACK Alex and Kevin buss it down from a design and cultural perspective. You know they had to talk about Kincks Mania, The Rizzler still making waves, Mr. Beast’s new look, The Outdoor Boys hanging it up, the new Pope, HBO Max coming back, the Utah Mmmoth brand, White Castle x Heeley’s, Jaguar firing their agency, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin buss it down from a design and cultural perspective. You know they had to talk about Kincks Mania, The Rizzler still making waves, Mr. Beast’s new look, The Outdoor Boys hanging it up, the new Pope, HBO Max coming back, the Utah Mmmoth brand, White Castle x Heeley’s, Jaguar firing their agency, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-17199705 Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2548 full false Unsolicited Advice: With Talia Cotton Unsolicited Advice: With Talia Cotton Talia Cotton is a designer, coder, and educator who is recognized as a leading specialist in the intersection of design and technology. In 2023 she founded Cotton, a creative agency pursuing purposeful design work with code. Talia also teaches intro and advanced coding at Parsons School of Design. She has been recognized by The One Club, TDC, Fast Company, and It's Nice That, and has inspired audiences around the globe on The Cotton Global worldwide tour.

Talia joins us today to teach us about code and how she and her studio of like-minded designers use it to make excellent work. Their work is as unique as their approach. They are a pioneer agency in this exciting and emerging way of working creatively with code. We were thrilled to sit and talk with her about everything going on in her life and unpack why she has watched Sex and the City three times through, and never the final episode. Enjoy!

]]> Talia Cotton is a designer, coder, and educator who is recognized as a leading specialist in the intersection of design and technology. In 2023 she founded Cotton, a creative agency pursuing purposeful design work with code. Talia also teaches intro and advanced coding at Parsons School of Design. She has been recognized by The One Club, TDC, Fast Company, and It's Nice That, and has inspired audiences around the globe on The Cotton Global worldwide tour.

Talia joins us today to teach us about code and how she and her studio of like-minded designers use it to make excellent work. Their work is as unique as their approach. They are a pioneer agency in this exciting and emerging way of working creatively with code. We were thrilled to sit and talk with her about everything going on in her life and unpack why she has watched Sex and the City three times through, and never the final episode. Enjoy!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-17154854 Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 4193 full false CULTURAL CAPITAL CULTURAL CAPITAL THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN! Alex is back from Coachella, and Kevin is back from Tulum. The bougie boys are bringing the heat as they talk about what’s going on. Alex recaps Coachella, and the fellas talk about 100 dudes vs 1 gorilla, the kerning on Pope Francis’ tomb, Fyre Fest 2, Khloé Kardashian’s Khloud Protein Popcorn, the Amazon rebrand, the Heinz grill, Sperm Racing, and more!



]]> THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN! Alex is back from Coachella, and Kevin is back from Tulum. The bougie boys are bringing the heat as they talk about what’s going on. Alex recaps Coachella, and the fellas talk about 100 dudes vs 1 gorilla, the kerning on Pope Francis’ tomb, Fyre Fest 2, Khloé Kardashian’s Khloud Protein Popcorn, the Amazon rebrand, the Heinz grill, Sperm Racing, and more!



]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-17073292 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0400 2706 full false A Series of Decisions: with Justin Thomas Kay A Series of Decisions: with Justin Thomas Kay Today, we are thrilled to welcome Justin Thomas Kay to the program! Justin is a YouTuber, creative director, and graphic designer based in Brooklyn. You may have seen him on GQ Rebranded, an episodic series about sports branding— how it works, the history behind it, and how he would approach it. Justin was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he cut his teeth in designing posters, album art, and other stuff for his band Sincebyman. He then entered the editorial world and worked with like every cool magazine, Complex, Fader, New York Times Magazine, Mass Appeal, and Victory Journal, to name a few. Justin then moved to the brand side, working for Nike, Google, YouTube,  Apple, and Red Bull. We are stoked to talk to him about his work on J. Cole’s 2014 Forest Hills Drive and rebranding the Milwaukee Bucks. Justin is a legend. Enjoy!

]]> Today, we are thrilled to welcome Justin Thomas Kay to the program! Justin is a YouTuber, creative director, and graphic designer based in Brooklyn. You may have seen him on GQ Rebranded, an episodic series about sports branding— how it works, the history behind it, and how he would approach it. Justin was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he cut his teeth in designing posters, album art, and other stuff for his band Sincebyman. He then entered the editorial world and worked with like every cool magazine, Complex, Fader, New York Times Magazine, Mass Appeal, and Victory Journal, to name a few. Justin then moved to the brand side, working for Nike, Google, YouTube,  Apple, and Red Bull. We are stoked to talk to him about his work on J. Cole’s 2014 Forest Hills Drive and rebranding the Milwaukee Bucks. Justin is a legend. Enjoy!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-17023927 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3064 full false MEAT MAN: WITH PETE FREEMAN MEAT MAN: WITH PETE FREEMAN We are thrilled to welcome Pete Freeman to the show! Pete, a willing 3rd, is a Center OG, the first employee. We are blessed with his presence this week as he’s in New York on business by way of sunny California! We talk about the rats of Erewhon, Alex is going to Coachella, Paul American, the Rizzler throwing out the first pitch at the Mets game, pool+, the subway footlong nachos, KFC toothpaste, Glen Powell’s Smash Kitchen, and more!

]]> We are thrilled to welcome Pete Freeman to the show! Pete, a willing 3rd, is a Center OG, the first employee. We are blessed with his presence this week as he’s in New York on business by way of sunny California! We talk about the rats of Erewhon, Alex is going to Coachella, Paul American, the Rizzler throwing out the first pitch at the Mets game, pool+, the subway footlong nachos, KFC toothpaste, Glen Powell’s Smash Kitchen, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-16983704 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 3069 full false NOTHING IS STRONGER THAN FAMILY: with Diego Segura and Eliz Akgun NOTHING IS STRONGER THAN FAMILY: with Diego Segura and Eliz Akgun Diego Segura and Eliz Akgun are incredibly talented designers who reside in New York City. They caught Alex’s attention last year with their stunning work on the brand Leggs. Diego worked at COLLINS after dropping out of high school at 18; he runs a progressive studio called Family Office and has aspirations of business beyond branding. Eliz’s talent is boundless, as her artistic vision and learned hotkeys make her an exciting designer to watch for the future (big things to come). The duo joins the podcast this week to go back and forth with high energy, quick banter, lots of bits, and even more laughs. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it. It’s a fun one!

]]> Diego Segura and Eliz Akgun are incredibly talented designers who reside in New York City. They caught Alex’s attention last year with their stunning work on the brand Leggs. Diego worked at COLLINS after dropping out of high school at 18; he runs a progressive studio called Family Office and has aspirations of business beyond branding. Eliz’s talent is boundless, as her artistic vision and learned hotkeys make her an exciting designer to watch for the future (big things to come). The duo joins the podcast this week to go back and forth with high energy, quick banter, lots of bits, and even more laughs. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it. It’s a fun one!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-16893372 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0400 3957 full true PERHAPS WE ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM PERHAPS WE ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM Alex and Kevin are back for a regular episode! The fellas discuss their favorite television shows, Ashton Hall and his morning routine, peak protein, funny baseball hats, Doordash x Klarna, Ordinary Eggs, Pepsi buying Poppi, and more!


]]> Alex and Kevin are back for a regular episode! The fellas discuss their favorite television shows, Ashton Hall and his morning routine, peak protein, funny baseball hats, Doordash x Klarna, Ordinary Eggs, Pepsi buying Poppi, and more!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-16860168 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:00:00 -0400 3348 full false No Stone Unturned: with Lisa Smith No Stone Unturned: with Lisa Smith Lisa Smith is the queen of the rebrand! She is renowned for her transformative work with some of the world's most cherished brands. Currently the Global Executive Creative Director at JKR, her strategic vision has played a pivotal role in the global rebrand efforts for clients such as Burger King, Nordstrom Rack, Impossible Food, and Manischewitz.


Lisa, a listener of the pod, joins us to share about her life, her career, and her passion for the beach! We are excited to share this episode with you!


]]> Lisa Smith is the queen of the rebrand! She is renowned for her transformative work with some of the world's most cherished brands. Currently the Global Executive Creative Director at JKR, her strategic vision has played a pivotal role in the global rebrand efforts for clients such as Burger King, Nordstrom Rack, Impossible Food, and Manischewitz.


Lisa, a listener of the pod, joins us to share about her life, her career, and her passion for the beach! We are excited to share this episode with you!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-16818835 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 4467 full false EVERYTHING IS BACK EVERYTHING IS BACK It’s been a while since since we’ve podded! We are so back! Back from vacations, back in the studio, back in your ears. We talk about our new favorite shows and their marketing promotions, the Oscars, Sweetgreen Fries, Duo Lingo dying and resurrecting, NikeSKIMS, Dove whole body deo, Dove x Crumbl, Graza Fizzle, Nathan’s canned water, Open AI rebrand, and more!

]]> It’s been a while since since we’ve podded! We are so back! Back from vacations, back in the studio, back in your ears. We talk about our new favorite shows and their marketing promotions, the Oscars, Sweetgreen Fries, Duo Lingo dying and resurrecting, NikeSKIMS, Dove whole body deo, Dove x Crumbl, Graza Fizzle, Nathan’s canned water, Open AI rebrand, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-16735602 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3577 full false THE SUPER BOWL OF LOVE: WITH JACKIE DEJESU CENTER THE SUPER BOWL OF LOVE: WITH JACKIE DEJESU CENTER Happy Valentine's Day! We love love! We are happy to welcome Jackie DeJesu Center to the pod to break down the best and worst of the Super Bowl and Valentines Day! The brands are wildin out! We talk about Mountain Dew, Nike, Bud Light, Jesus, Coke, Totinos, Dunkin’, Liquid Death, Coca-Cola, Grillos, Skimms, Laneige, Sweethearts, MSCHF, Outback, Stonyfield, Denny’s Hormel, White Castle, and more!

]]> Happy Valentine's Day! We love love! We are happy to welcome Jackie DeJesu Center to the pod to break down the best and worst of the Super Bowl and Valentines Day! The brands are wildin out! We talk about Mountain Dew, Nike, Bud Light, Jesus, Coke, Totinos, Dunkin’, Liquid Death, Coca-Cola, Grillos, Skimms, Laneige, Sweethearts, MSCHF, Outback, Stonyfield, Denny’s Hormel, White Castle, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-16613349 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:00:00 -0500 3463 full false DESIGN IS A LOT LIKE MAGIC: WITH GANDER DESIGN IS A LOT LIKE MAGIC: WITH GANDER Take a Gander, and give it a listen! We've got Katie Levy and Mike McVicar in the house! Katie and Mike are the creative duo behind Gander, a design shop in Brooklyn that creates thoughtful experiences for humans and propels brands with soul and substance. They are the studio behind some of the hottest CPG brands like: Graza, Yellow Bird, Pop Up Grocer, Magic Spoon, Behave, Gotham Greens, Banza, June Wine Bar, and many other bangers! Katie and Mike bring the energy as they advocate for the 4 day work week, rally for studios to come together and charge the same amount for work, plead for designers to come and work on their case studies, and shock Alex and Kevin with an on-air Magic trick! Check out their new website, which conveniently coincides with the episode launch! TAKE A GANDER! WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT!


]]> Take a Gander, and give it a listen! We've got Katie Levy and Mike McVicar in the house! Katie and Mike are the creative duo behind Gander, a design shop in Brooklyn that creates thoughtful experiences for humans and propels brands with soul and substance. They are the studio behind some of the hottest CPG brands like: Graza, Yellow Bird, Pop Up Grocer, Magic Spoon, Behave, Gotham Greens, Banza, June Wine Bar, and many other bangers! Katie and Mike bring the energy as they advocate for the 4 day work week, rally for studios to come together and charge the same amount for work, plead for designers to come and work on their case studies, and shock Alex and Kevin with an on-air Magic trick! Check out their new website, which conveniently coincides with the episode launch! TAKE A GANDER! WOULD YOU LOOK AT THAT!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-16522942 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0500 4415 full false NEW YEAR NEW ME NEW YEAR NEW ME Happy New Year! We’re back, and we’re totally new and different! Nah, just kidding, we’re the same. We’ve got some goals, some things to improve, and a change to the show’s release schedule. We talk about our breaks, Brian Johnson, The Aaron Rodgers Doc, Ladder x Stavros, The Sandisk rebrand, the Walmart rebrand, RX Bar cutting out the BS, Halo Top Dry January flavor drop, Breaking News, The Pizza Hut Pizza Report, and more!

]]> Happy New Year! We’re back, and we’re totally new and different! Nah, just kidding, we’re the same. We’ve got some goals, some things to improve, and a change to the show’s release schedule. We talk about our breaks, Brian Johnson, The Aaron Rodgers Doc, Ladder x Stavros, The Sandisk rebrand, the Walmart rebrand, RX Bar cutting out the BS, Halo Top Dry January flavor drop, Breaking News, The Pizza Hut Pizza Report, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-16438972 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 3423 full false THE 2024 BACKIES THE 2024 BACKIES In the last episode of 2024, Alex and Kevin break out the Haterade and dole out awards for the worst of the year. Find out who wins Story Of The Year, Story Of The Year (Number 2), Brand Of The Year, Launch Of The Year, Bozo Of The Year, Snackflation Of The Year, Beef Of The Year, Misprint Of The Year, Mispronouncian Of The Year, Brand Partnership Of The Year, (Not Good) Person Of The Year, This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things, And Good Thing We Didn't Buy This. Thanks for a great year! Cya next year!

]]> In the last episode of 2024, Alex and Kevin break out the Haterade and dole out awards for the worst of the year. Find out who wins Story Of The Year, Story Of The Year (Number 2), Brand Of The Year, Launch Of The Year, Bozo Of The Year, Snackflation Of The Year, Beef Of The Year, Misprint Of The Year, Mispronouncian Of The Year, Brand Partnership Of The Year, (Not Good) Person Of The Year, This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things, And Good Thing We Didn't Buy This. Thanks for a great year! Cya next year!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-16298046 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3512 full false THE 2024 FRONTIES THE 2024 FRONTIES IT’S THE END OF THE YEAR, AND YOU KNOW THE DRILL! It’s time for your favorite end-of-the-year design award show: The Fronties! Alex and Kevin recap and celebrate the year in design, branding, and culture! They give out awards for Person Of The Year, Team Of The Year, Brand Of The Year, Story Of The Year, Rebrand Of The Year, Good Job, Thumbs Up, You Tried, Refreshing Refresh, Renegade Of The Year, Comeback Of The Year, Zuck Of The Year, and Egg Champs.

]]> IT’S THE END OF THE YEAR, AND YOU KNOW THE DRILL! It’s time for your favorite end-of-the-year design award show: The Fronties! Alex and Kevin recap and celebrate the year in design, branding, and culture! They give out awards for Person Of The Year, Team Of The Year, Brand Of The Year, Story Of The Year, Rebrand Of The Year, Good Job, Thumbs Up, You Tried, Refreshing Refresh, Renegade Of The Year, Comeback Of The Year, Zuck Of The Year, and Egg Champs.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-16257198 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3395 full false COPY NOTHING COPY NOTHING Alex and Kevin break down this week's hottest topics in design and culture! They discuss Enron's comeback, Crumbl x Dove, The Rizler x Grillos, Jaguar, Tropicana, Bologna, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin break down this week's hottest topics in design and culture! They discuss Enron's comeback, Crumbl x Dove, The Rizler x Grillos, Jaguar, Tropicana, Bologna, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-16217793 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3404 full false WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOU! WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOU! GOBBLE GOBBLE! HAPPY THANKSGIVING! We hope you have a fantastic holiday, and get to spend time with those you’re thankful for! On this episode, we provide some topical topics that you can share with your friends or family around the dinner table!  We talk about the Martha Stewart doc, John Stamos’ solidarity, the Funyuns Princess Bag, the Guggenheim rebrand, Screwball x Yung Gravy, Hellman’s Mayo Blanc, Popeyes Cajun Turkey, Reynolds Wrap "Espresso Turkey-tini”, Hard Mountain Dew Ditch Your Family, Brown Friday, Z-Pain, and more! Keep it light and bright!

*this episode was recorded before the Jaguar rebrand... Review to come (:

]]> GOBBLE GOBBLE! HAPPY THANKSGIVING! We hope you have a fantastic holiday, and get to spend time with those you’re thankful for! On this episode, we provide some topical topics that you can share with your friends or family around the dinner table!  We talk about the Martha Stewart doc, John Stamos’ solidarity, the Funyuns Princess Bag, the Guggenheim rebrand, Screwball x Yung Gravy, Hellman’s Mayo Blanc, Popeyes Cajun Turkey, Reynolds Wrap "Espresso Turkey-tini”, Hard Mountain Dew Ditch Your Family, Brown Friday, Z-Pain, and more! Keep it light and bright!

*this episode was recorded before the Jaguar rebrand... Review to come (:

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-16178760 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 2615 full false For the Love of the Game: with Jen and Amy Hood For the Love of the Game: with Jen and Amy Hood We are stoked to welcome Jen and Amy Hood to the program! They are the Cofounders & Principals of Hoodzpah, a brand identity and type design studio out of Southern California. Hoodzpah creates brand identities that people root for and help legacy brands shine on. The vibes are high as we learn about their background, how they started their studio, how they approach work, and so much more! 

]]> We are stoked to welcome Jen and Amy Hood to the program! They are the Cofounders & Principals of Hoodzpah, a brand identity and type design studio out of Southern California. Hoodzpah creates brand identities that people root for and help legacy brands shine on. The vibes are high as we learn about their background, how they started their studio, how they approach work, and so much more! 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-16137134 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 4664 full false www.wicked.com www.wicked.com Alex and Kevin are at it again as they break it down this week! They talk about the Prospect Park fire, Mark Wahlberg's Municipal Gym, the A&W Rebrand, Nike NYC Marathon OOH, a Wicked mistake, Grillo's Pickle Toothpaste, Sega Emojam, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin are at it again as they break it down this week! They talk about the Prospect Park fire, Mark Wahlberg's Municipal Gym, the A&W Rebrand, Nike NYC Marathon OOH, a Wicked mistake, Grillo's Pickle Toothpaste, Sega Emojam, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-16095435 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3639 full false I’LL MEET YOU AT SIZZLER: WITH MIKE PERRY I’LL MEET YOU AT SIZZLER: WITH MIKE PERRY Today, we are stoked to welcome Mike Perry to the show! Mike is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of TAVERN, a Brooklyn-based creative agency with a focus on food, beverage, cannabis & hospitality brands. We discuss his career journey, starting at NBC Sports in Philadelphia, getting into spirits and beverage design, and taking a quick detour at TikTok before starting his studio. Mike teaches us about Tavern’s philosophy of creating timeless brands driven by modern heritage, gives us a deep dive into the Sizzler rebrand, and more!

Check out Tavern's work: https://tavern.agency/
Follow Tavern on Instagram: @tavern.agency
Follow Mike on Instagram: @mike_l_perry

]]> Today, we are stoked to welcome Mike Perry to the show! Mike is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of TAVERN, a Brooklyn-based creative agency with a focus on food, beverage, cannabis & hospitality brands. We discuss his career journey, starting at NBC Sports in Philadelphia, getting into spirits and beverage design, and taking a quick detour at TikTok before starting his studio. Mike teaches us about Tavern’s philosophy of creating timeless brands driven by modern heritage, gives us a deep dive into the Sizzler rebrand, and more!

Check out Tavern's work: https://tavern.agency/
Follow Tavern on Instagram: @tavern.agency
Follow Mike on Instagram: @mike_l_perry

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-16055642 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 4352 full false Baby Snacks for Adults! Baby Snacks for Adults! Alex and Kevin at in the stu talking about this week’s hottest stories. They recap Creative Boom’s Top 25 Most Popular Design Studios, their Halloweens, the Dwayne Wade statue, Lebron and Bronny, a new New York Organ Donor campaign, Vlassic Pickle Balls, V8 x Grillos, Liquid Death Soda Flavors, Gold Fish rebrands to Chilean Sea Bass, Kate Spade x M&M, Doritos Super Bowl Comercial Contest, and more!


]]> Alex and Kevin at in the stu talking about this week’s hottest stories. They recap Creative Boom’s Top 25 Most Popular Design Studios, their Halloweens, the Dwayne Wade statue, Lebron and Bronny, a new New York Organ Donor campaign, Vlassic Pickle Balls, V8 x Grillos, Liquid Death Soda Flavors, Gold Fish rebrands to Chilean Sea Bass, Kate Spade x M&M, Doritos Super Bowl Comercial Contest, and more!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-16014472 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3122 full false FOR THE MOUNTAIN DUDES FOR THE MOUNTAIN DUDES This week Alex and Kevin recap the New York Liberty winning the WNBA Championship, EEEEEEATSCON, Alex in Ohio, The Mets (rip), Moldy Lunchly, Brach’s Candoy Corn Data, Airheads feet spray, Ketchup Sprinkles, the Mountain Dew rebrand, the Kleenex rebrand, and more!


]]> This week Alex and Kevin recap the New York Liberty winning the WNBA Championship, EEEEEEATSCON, Alex in Ohio, The Mets (rip), Moldy Lunchly, Brach’s Candoy Corn Data, Airheads feet spray, Ketchup Sprinkles, the Mountain Dew rebrand, the Kleenex rebrand, and more!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-15972719 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2996 full false FREAK AND CENTER FREAK AND CENTER It’s a total Freak Off as Alex and Kevin get the Baby Oil out and slide through the news and stories they missed while releasing all of the fire guest eps! They talk about their trips to Europe, Alex turning 40, Diddy, The Mets, David Protein Bars, Michelle Obama’s soda brand Plezi, a fire Michigan I voted sticker, bye bye Better Bagel, Capri Sun in Bottles, Pepsi acquiring Siete,  PSL SZN round-up, Lunchly, The Chicken Big Mac, and more!

]]> It’s a total Freak Off as Alex and Kevin get the Baby Oil out and slide through the news and stories they missed while releasing all of the fire guest eps! They talk about their trips to Europe, Alex turning 40, Diddy, The Mets, David Protein Bars, Michelle Obama’s soda brand Plezi, a fire Michigan I voted sticker, bye bye Better Bagel, Capri Sun in Bottles, Pepsi acquiring Siete,  PSL SZN round-up, Lunchly, The Chicken Big Mac, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-15892840 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3922 full false Living, Laughing, and Loving: with Shy Trutwein and Jasmine Gallagher Living, Laughing, and Loving: with Shy Trutwein and Jasmine Gallagher Shy Trutwein and Jasmine Gallagher are the dynamic duo who run After Hours, aka “your favorite studio’s favorite studio.” (true) After Hours is a studio that is based nowhere but everywhere. They live a nomadic lifestyle, travling the world together and working on projects in strategy, identity, design, digital, content, and more. They maneuver and coordinate around various global time zones for their worldwide clients. In this energetic episode, Shy and Jasmine tell us about what it’s like living, working, traveling, and eating up to 6 eggs per day (each) as a collaborative coworking creative couple.


Check out their work and Follow them!
https://afterhoursstudio.com.au/
After Hours: @weare.afterhours
Shy: @shyannetrutweindesign @5.0.2badgateway
Jasmine: @jasmine.gallagher1



]]> Shy Trutwein and Jasmine Gallagher are the dynamic duo who run After Hours, aka “your favorite studio’s favorite studio.” (true) After Hours is a studio that is based nowhere but everywhere. They live a nomadic lifestyle, travling the world together and working on projects in strategy, identity, design, digital, content, and more. They maneuver and coordinate around various global time zones for their worldwide clients. In this energetic episode, Shy and Jasmine tell us about what it’s like living, working, traveling, and eating up to 6 eggs per day (each) as a collaborative coworking creative couple.


Check out their work and Follow them!
https://afterhoursstudio.com.au/
After Hours: @weare.afterhours
Shy: @shyannetrutweindesign @5.0.2badgateway
Jasmine: @jasmine.gallagher1



]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-15810547 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 4294 full false Doing A Lot Of Things: with Mackey Saturday Doing A Lot Of Things: with Mackey Saturday SATURDAY ON A WEDNESDAY! We are stoked to welcome Mackey Saturday to the program! Mackey has designed some of the most iconic brands of all time. Odds are, you’ve seen at least one of his logos today, if not multiple! Mackey is a highly thoughtful and kind individual with an incredible passion and talent for design. He does a lot of things, and he lives life to the fullest. The world would be a better place if there were more people like Mackey Saturday. We hope you enjoy listening to the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!  

Check out his incredible work:
mackeysaturday.com
saturdaydesign.com

]]> SATURDAY ON A WEDNESDAY! We are stoked to welcome Mackey Saturday to the program! Mackey has designed some of the most iconic brands of all time. Odds are, you’ve seen at least one of his logos today, if not multiple! Mackey is a highly thoughtful and kind individual with an incredible passion and talent for design. He does a lot of things, and he lives life to the fullest. The world would be a better place if there were more people like Mackey Saturday. We hope you enjoy listening to the episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!  

Check out his incredible work:
mackeysaturday.com
saturdaydesign.com

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-15772763 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400 3926 full false Coss the Boss: with Coss Marte Coss the Boss: with Coss Marte This week, we are thrilled to welcome Coss Marte to the show! 

Coss Marte is an entrepreneur from the Lower East Side of Manhattan. By the age of 19, he was running a multi-million dollar drug dealing operation, which eventually led to his incarceration.

While in prison, he experienced a pivotal moment when doctors warned him about his poor health. Determined to change his life, he developed a fitness routine using only his body weight and the confines of his cell. He lost 70 pounds in six months and helped 20 other inmates improve their fitness.

Upon his release, Coss founded Conbody, a prison-style boot camp fitness program that employs more than 50 formerly incarcerated individuals. He is now running Conbud, a cannabis dispensary that provides opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals and creates an educational space highlighting the impact of the war on drugs on communities of color.

Follow Coss and his ventures:
@cossmarte
@conbody
@conbud

]]> This week, we are thrilled to welcome Coss Marte to the show! 

Coss Marte is an entrepreneur from the Lower East Side of Manhattan. By the age of 19, he was running a multi-million dollar drug dealing operation, which eventually led to his incarceration.

While in prison, he experienced a pivotal moment when doctors warned him about his poor health. Determined to change his life, he developed a fitness routine using only his body weight and the confines of his cell. He lost 70 pounds in six months and helped 20 other inmates improve their fitness.

Upon his release, Coss founded Conbody, a prison-style boot camp fitness program that employs more than 50 formerly incarcerated individuals. He is now running Conbud, a cannabis dispensary that provides opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals and creates an educational space highlighting the impact of the war on drugs on communities of color.

Follow Coss and his ventures:
@cossmarte
@conbody
@conbud

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-15730859 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3462 full false TRIPLE BOOM! TRIPLE BOOM! BA BA BA BA BRAIN ROT! Alex and Kevin update the listeners about the Rizzler and the Costco Guys, Oasis Live 25 reunion tour, Ludacris drinking glacier water in Alaska, McDonald's Big Arch, Hot Wheels x MSCHF Not Weels, Brand x Sority rush videos, Gap Get Loose, and Angel Reese x Reese’s. 
~
“These Work Week TikToks From Fall Rush 2024 Will Get You *So* Hype”
https://www.hercampus.com/culture/work-week-tiktoks-fall-rush-2024/ 



]]> BA BA BA BA BRAIN ROT! Alex and Kevin update the listeners about the Rizzler and the Costco Guys, Oasis Live 25 reunion tour, Ludacris drinking glacier water in Alaska, McDonald's Big Arch, Hot Wheels x MSCHF Not Weels, Brand x Sority rush videos, Gap Get Loose, and Angel Reese x Reese’s. 
~
“These Work Week TikToks From Fall Rush 2024 Will Get You *So* Hype”
https://www.hercampus.com/culture/work-week-tiktoks-fall-rush-2024/ 



]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-15653520 Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2085 full false A Demure Episode A Demure Episode Alex and Kevin are reunited for a solo, in-studio episode! Alex explains demure to Kevin and they catch up on some of the stuff they missed. They discuss Zuck’s sculpture of his wife, parfum de mayonnaise, Coke x Oreo, Saint West designs a bottle for Prime, Kin Picklesecco, Mario Lopez Wipes for Men, and more!


]]> Alex and Kevin are reunited for a solo, in-studio episode! Alex explains demure to Kevin and they catch up on some of the stuff they missed. They discuss Zuck’s sculpture of his wife, parfum de mayonnaise, Coke x Oreo, Saint West designs a bottle for Prime, Kin Picklesecco, Mario Lopez Wipes for Men, and more!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-15615053 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2657 full false The Cult of Mayssa: with Mayssa Chehata The Cult of Mayssa: with Mayssa Chehata We are bringing you a sweet and better-for-you podcast this week with the founder and CEO of Behave, Mayssa Chehata! Behave is revolutionizing the candy industry with its healthier, low-sugar products. It’s the first candy on the market that both Mayssa and her diabetic dad can enjoy guilt-free! Aside from the phenomenal macros in the gummies, we discuss our guilty pleasures, do a Mount Rushmore of candy, talk about Domino's stock price, learn about the difficulties of starting a CPG brand, and more!  


@eatbehave on instagram

@mayssa on instagram

@mayssachehata on tiktok

Substack: https://maktubbymayssa.substack.com/ 

]]> We are bringing you a sweet and better-for-you podcast this week with the founder and CEO of Behave, Mayssa Chehata! Behave is revolutionizing the candy industry with its healthier, low-sugar products. It’s the first candy on the market that both Mayssa and her diabetic dad can enjoy guilt-free! Aside from the phenomenal macros in the gummies, we discuss our guilty pleasures, do a Mount Rushmore of candy, talk about Domino's stock price, learn about the difficulties of starting a CPG brand, and more!  


@eatbehave on instagram

@mayssa on instagram

@mayssachehata on tiktok

Substack: https://maktubbymayssa.substack.com/ 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-15552389 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 4195 full false 10 Design Commandments: with Emmett Shine 10 Design Commandments: with Emmett Shine LONG ISLAND IS IN THE BUILDING! Alex and Kevin are thrilled to welcome Emmett Shine to the program! Emmett is a designer and entrepreneur working at the intersection of art and commerce. He is renowned for co-founding Gin Lane, Pattern Brands, and his newest venture, Little Plains, a branding and experience design studio for consumer-centric, tech-enabled startups based out of New York. Over the last ten years, he’s cofounded five companies, launched fifty brands, and been a part of seven successful exits. Emmet tells us what it was like growing up in Southampton, New York, about his skate brand Lola, and we discuss his 10 Design Commandments.


]]> LONG ISLAND IS IN THE BUILDING! Alex and Kevin are thrilled to welcome Emmett Shine to the program! Emmett is a designer and entrepreneur working at the intersection of art and commerce. He is renowned for co-founding Gin Lane, Pattern Brands, and his newest venture, Little Plains, a branding and experience design studio for consumer-centric, tech-enabled startups based out of New York. Over the last ten years, he’s cofounded five companies, launched fifty brands, and been a part of seven successful exits. Emmet tells us what it was like growing up in Southampton, New York, about his skate brand Lola, and we discuss his 10 Design Commandments.


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-15505420 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 4902 full false ICED BOYS ICED BOYS The Boys are having a Brat Summer! The two dudes are reunited after Kevin’s vacation in Hawaii and discuss the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest sans Joey Chestnut, Season 3 of the Bear and their JCrew Collab, Taco Bell Is Opening An Early Retirement Community, Dunkin’ Iced Boys, Field Roast’s Brat Wurst, Heinz x Kate Spade, and more!

]]> The Boys are having a Brat Summer! The two dudes are reunited after Kevin’s vacation in Hawaii and discuss the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest sans Joey Chestnut, Season 3 of the Bear and their JCrew Collab, Taco Bell Is Opening An Early Retirement Community, Dunkin’ Iced Boys, Field Roast’s Brat Wurst, Heinz x Kate Spade, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-15424787 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2185 full false Unhinged and Unresearched with: Jolene Delisle Unhinged and Unresearched with: Jolene Delisle Jolene Delisle is the founder & creative director of the branding and creative agency The Working Assembly. Her work has been recognized by the Type Directors Club, Print, D&AD, The One Show, and Fast Company. She has been named to the Forbes Next 1000 entrepreneur list, and Adweek's Creative 100 honoring the most innovative and inspiring individuals. Jolene is passionate about bridging the gap in creativity and tech and invests, advises, and prioritizes founder diversity. In 2022, Jolene became the owner of a 1950's ice cream shop in Stone Ridge, New York, called Cherries.

]]> Jolene Delisle is the founder & creative director of the branding and creative agency The Working Assembly. Her work has been recognized by the Type Directors Club, Print, D&AD, The One Show, and Fast Company. She has been named to the Forbes Next 1000 entrepreneur list, and Adweek's Creative 100 honoring the most innovative and inspiring individuals. Jolene is passionate about bridging the gap in creativity and tech and invests, advises, and prioritizes founder diversity. In 2022, Jolene became the owner of a 1950's ice cream shop in Stone Ridge, New York, called Cherries.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-15328950 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 23:00:00 -0400 4161 full false Everything in Order with: Jesse Reed Everything in Order with: Jesse Reed Jesse Reed is the managing partner of Order, a Brooklyn-based design office specializing in brand identity systems for a wide range of clients and industries. In addition to Order, he is the co-founder of Standards Manual, an independent publishing imprint, and Standards, a brand guidelines product. In 2021, he launched Order Type Foundry, an extension of the design office that will release commercial fonts from a new generation of type designers. Jesse is originally from Youngstown, Ohio, and graduated from The University of Cincinnati. We sat down with him in our studio to discuss his time at Pentagram, his band Sharkswimmer, why Cincinnati chili is not disgusting and a whole lot more! 

]]> Jesse Reed is the managing partner of Order, a Brooklyn-based design office specializing in brand identity systems for a wide range of clients and industries. In addition to Order, he is the co-founder of Standards Manual, an independent publishing imprint, and Standards, a brand guidelines product. In 2021, he launched Order Type Foundry, an extension of the design office that will release commercial fonts from a new generation of type designers. Jesse is originally from Youngstown, Ohio, and graduated from The University of Cincinnati. We sat down with him in our studio to discuss his time at Pentagram, his band Sharkswimmer, why Cincinnati chili is not disgusting and a whole lot more! 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-15328929 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 4670 full false 100% BEEF DOGS 100% BEEF DOGS The fellas are back at it this week with a solo episode! Alex got jorts! Kevin explains mogging, the Rizzler, and Big Justice to Alex. They go on to discuss The Met’s Grimace turn around, Brat, Joey Chestnut x Impossible Foods and his rematch against Kobayashi, Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer, Trump x Prime, W by Jake Paul, the Adobe lawsuit, and more! 


]]> The fellas are back at it this week with a solo episode! Alex got jorts! Kevin explains mogging, the Rizzler, and Big Justice to Alex. They go on to discuss The Met’s Grimace turn around, Brat, Joey Chestnut x Impossible Foods and his rematch against Kobayashi, Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer, Trump x Prime, W by Jake Paul, the Adobe lawsuit, and more! 


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-15311877 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 2927 full false Hello Again Hello Again Alex and Kevin are back at it this week with a solo episode! They try to cover all the stuff they missed and this week's hottest stories. They talk about Throne Sport Coffee, Graza refill cans, The Portal, Dr. Pepper Pucker, Hotogs from Heaven, Snax Bodega, Mets off-field content, Utah Jazz New Uniforms, Molly Baz, Wu-Tang's CREAM soda, Heinz x Kitkat Kitkat'chup, Cara, Mas +, Adobe, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin are back at it this week with a solo episode! They try to cover all the stuff they missed and this week's hottest stories. They talk about Throne Sport Coffee, Graza refill cans, The Portal, Dr. Pepper Pucker, Hotogs from Heaven, Snax Bodega, Mets off-field content, Utah Jazz New Uniforms, Molly Baz, Wu-Tang's CREAM soda, Heinz x Kitkat Kitkat'chup, Cara, Mas +, Adobe, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-15234023 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3350 full false Rise Wisely with: Jen Batchelor Rise Wisely with: Jen Batchelor This week, we are thrilled to have Jen Batchelor on the program! Jen is the Creator and Chief Euphorics Officer of Kin Euphorics, a science-backed line of functional beverages designed to enhance mood and reduce cravings. As a third-generation distiller of wildcrafted spirits, her mission is to evolve the 10,000-year-old ritual of social drinking into an act of better being for people and the planet. We have an enlightening conversation about her origin, the inception and early days of Kin, linking with Co-Founder Bella Hadid, scaling the brand to a national scale, and more!

]]> This week, we are thrilled to have Jen Batchelor on the program! Jen is the Creator and Chief Euphorics Officer of Kin Euphorics, a science-backed line of functional beverages designed to enhance mood and reduce cravings. As a third-generation distiller of wildcrafted spirits, her mission is to evolve the 10,000-year-old ritual of social drinking into an act of better being for people and the planet. We have an enlightening conversation about her origin, the inception and early days of Kin, linking with Co-Founder Bella Hadid, scaling the brand to a national scale, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-15194263 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:00:00 -0400 5471 full false THE BRAND NEW BRAND NEW with: Armin Vit THE BRAND NEW BRAND NEW with: Armin Vit Born and raised in Mexico City, Armin Vit is a graphic designer and writer now living in Bloomington, IN. He is co-founder of UnderConsideration, a graphic design firm generating its own projects, initiatives, and content while taking on limited client work. Although he has written for most well-known design publications he is most recognized for his writing on the blogs that make up the UnderConsideration online network—particularly Brand New, the popular blog that for nearly 20 years has provided opinions on corporate and brand identity work. 

Along with his wife and partner, Bryony Gomez-Palacio, Armin has co-authored various books for publishers and for UnderConsideration and has organized multiple design events, including the annual Brand New Conference and First Round. Previously, Armin worked at the New York office of Pentagram and his professional experience stretches back to 1999. Since then he has become a regular speaker and juror in events and competitions around the world. When not working, he is either out for a run or washing the dishes.


]]> Born and raised in Mexico City, Armin Vit is a graphic designer and writer now living in Bloomington, IN. He is co-founder of UnderConsideration, a graphic design firm generating its own projects, initiatives, and content while taking on limited client work. Although he has written for most well-known design publications he is most recognized for his writing on the blogs that make up the UnderConsideration online network—particularly Brand New, the popular blog that for nearly 20 years has provided opinions on corporate and brand identity work. 

Along with his wife and partner, Bryony Gomez-Palacio, Armin has co-authored various books for publishers and for UnderConsideration and has organized multiple design events, including the annual Brand New Conference and First Round. Previously, Armin worked at the New York office of Pentagram and his professional experience stretches back to 1999. Since then he has become a regular speaker and juror in events and competitions around the world. When not working, he is either out for a run or washing the dishes.


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-15111000 Tue, 21 May 2024 17:00:00 -0400 4239 full false FIRST ROUND FIRST ROUND The Knicks advance out of the first round and Alex will be speaking at First Round this Friday! Come hang! On this episode, Alex and Kevin talk KNICKS BASKETBALL, rap beef, the Roast of Tom Brady, Piss Stained Jeans, Picklespritz, Bettergoods, the Bigger Mac, KFC Dispensary, and more!

FIRST ROUND NYC: THIS FRIDAY MAY 10!
GET 10% OFF YOUR FIRST FOUND TICKET WITH PROMOCODE: fr-nyc-center

Tickets here:  https://underconsideration.com/firstround/2024-new-york/   

]]> The Knicks advance out of the first round and Alex will be speaking at First Round this Friday! Come hang! On this episode, Alex and Kevin talk KNICKS BASKETBALL, rap beef, the Roast of Tom Brady, Piss Stained Jeans, Picklespritz, Bettergoods, the Bigger Mac, KFC Dispensary, and more!

FIRST ROUND NYC: THIS FRIDAY MAY 10!
GET 10% OFF YOUR FIRST FOUND TICKET WITH PROMOCODE: fr-nyc-center

Tickets here:  https://underconsideration.com/firstround/2024-new-york/   

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-15029552 Tue, 07 May 2024 18:00:00 -0400 2456 full false Don’t Make it Weird with: Jordan Pories and Esteban Cardona Jiménez Don’t Make it Weird with: Jordan Pories and Esteban Cardona Jiménez This week we welcome Jordan Pories and Esteban Cardona Jiménez to the show! Jordan and Esteban are Associate Creative Directors at Coinbase and previously spent 5+ years at Apple where they won Apple's very first Film Grand Prix at Cannes, as well as several Cannes Lions, D&AD Pencils, and AICP Awards. The two are extremely talented creatives who have grown together since pairing themselves in Apples first Orchard residency program. They are still going strong after all of these years! Listen to learn the secrets of a fruitful creative partnership, get the low down on crypto, hear Jordan's BARS, and more!

]]> This week we welcome Jordan Pories and Esteban Cardona Jiménez to the show! Jordan and Esteban are Associate Creative Directors at Coinbase and previously spent 5+ years at Apple where they won Apple's very first Film Grand Prix at Cannes, as well as several Cannes Lions, D&AD Pencils, and AICP Awards. The two are extremely talented creatives who have grown together since pairing themselves in Apples first Orchard residency program. They are still going strong after all of these years! Listen to learn the secrets of a fruitful creative partnership, get the low down on crypto, hear Jordan's BARS, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-14979532 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:00:00 -0400 3743 full false BALL IS LIFE BALL IS LIFE On this Basketball heavy podcast, Alex and Kevin talk about the NEW YORK KNICKS, Nikola Jokić x Minions, Wemby's Logo, Brickin for Chicken,  6 inches for 6 bucks, the Better Bun, Schweppes, Not Beer, David Chang backs down, and more!



]]> On this Basketball heavy podcast, Alex and Kevin talk about the NEW YORK KNICKS, Nikola Jokić x Minions, Wemby's Logo, Brickin for Chicken,  6 inches for 6 bucks, the Better Bun, Schweppes, Not Beer, David Chang backs down, and more!



]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-14943610 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0400 3474 full false THE MOON WINS THE MOON WINS THIS WEEK WE ARE ECLIPSE MAXXING you know the brands were doing stuff! David Chang’s Chili Crunch drama,  Matheson Food Company, The Oat Milkers, and more!

]]> THIS WEEK WE ARE ECLIPSE MAXXING you know the brands were doing stuff! David Chang’s Chili Crunch drama,  Matheson Food Company, The Oat Milkers, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-14861004 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3634 full false DON’T BE A FOOL DON’T BE A FOOL It’s April, and we’re acting like fools because it’s the year's worst day for branded content! Alex and Kevin discuss some of the ‘best’ moments from April Fool's Day, canned Smart Water, Balenciaga Tape Bracelet, the Manischewitz rebrand, the BrandNew rebrand, Subway Sauce at home, Dunkin’ Short King, and more!

]]> It’s April, and we’re acting like fools because it’s the year's worst day for branded content! Alex and Kevin discuss some of the ‘best’ moments from April Fool's Day, canned Smart Water, Balenciaga Tape Bracelet, the Manischewitz rebrand, the BrandNew rebrand, Subway Sauce at home, Dunkin’ Short King, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-14816351 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3814 full false IMPOSSIBLE IMPOSSIBLE Alex and Kevin are embracing the Madness, it’s that time of the year! They discuss the new season of Curb, Kate Middleton is back, Bruno Mars, North West’s debut album, the Impossible Rebrand, Pizza Hut x Yeastie Boys, Wendy’s March Madness Deals, Hooters Baller Bracket Challenge, and more!


]]> Alex and Kevin are embracing the Madness, it’s that time of the year! They discuss the new season of Curb, Kate Middleton is back, Bruno Mars, North West’s debut album, the Impossible Rebrand, Pizza Hut x Yeastie Boys, Wendy’s March Madness Deals, Hooters Baller Bracket Challenge, and more!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-14724152 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3335 full true Freudian Slippin Freudian Slippin The boys are back with more recap! Alex tells Kevin what happened at the Oscars and admits to drinking copious amounts of haterade last week. The two discuss Kylie Jenner’s Vodka Soda Brand: Sprinter, Campbell’s Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup, Lunchables KI, Abercrombie Wedding Shop, Gatorade launching Water, and more!

]]> The boys are back with more recap! Alex tells Kevin what happened at the Oscars and admits to drinking copious amounts of haterade last week. The two discuss Kylie Jenner’s Vodka Soda Brand: Sprinter, Campbell’s Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup, Lunchables KI, Abercrombie Wedding Shop, Gatorade launching Water, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-14679275 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 3027 full false ZUCK FUCKS ZUCK FUCKS Better late than never! We’re here before you with another, bringing you another episode of the hottest show on the block! This week, we discuss the Wonka Experience, the Clippers Rebrand, Wendy’s Surge Pricing, Zuck turning his swag on, the Eggo House, Lemon Coke, and more!

]]> Better late than never! We’re here before you with another, bringing you another episode of the hottest show on the block! This week, we discuss the Wonka Experience, the Clippers Rebrand, Wendy’s Surge Pricing, Zuck turning his swag on, the Eggo House, Lemon Coke, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-14642125 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0500 3113 full false MOVING THE NEEDLE MOVING THE NEEDLE Alex and Kevin are back from Vacation and ready to tackle the ever-pressing stories in branding and design! This week they talk about NBA All-Star Weekend, Trump Sneakers, Tyler the Creator x Louis Vuitton, Dune 2 Popcorn bucket, Vince Staples, Coinbase x Liquid Death, Dude Wipes, Liquid Death Electrolyte Powder, Choco Taco is kinda back, the Body Vodka Phone Case Flask, The KFC Chizza, Guy Fieri's Flavortown Sauces, Flaming Hot Kicks, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin are back from Vacation and ready to tackle the ever-pressing stories in branding and design! This week they talk about NBA All-Star Weekend, Trump Sneakers, Tyler the Creator x Louis Vuitton, Dune 2 Popcorn bucket, Vince Staples, Coinbase x Liquid Death, Dude Wipes, Liquid Death Electrolyte Powder, Choco Taco is kinda back, the Body Vodka Phone Case Flask, The KFC Chizza, Guy Fieri's Flavortown Sauces, Flaming Hot Kicks, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-14589536 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3797 full false STUFF WE MISSED STUFF WE MISSED This week on Front and Center: Alex and Kevin record a podcast for the second week in a row! HUGE W for them and the Front and Center Fam! Kevin is on vacation so the two blokes recap the stuff they missed in the two weeks that you missed them. They talk about Josh, Kevin’s Kitchen, The Super Bowl, Taylor Swift, Ice Spice, Joe Biden, their favorite and least favorite Super Bowl commercials, Liquid Death’s Big Ad, the Apple Vision Pro rollout, the Million Dollar Whopper, Doordash, Buffalo Cheetos, Truly Hot Wing Sauce Seltzer, Absolut Vodka Sprite, and more!

]]> This week on Front and Center: Alex and Kevin record a podcast for the second week in a row! HUGE W for them and the Front and Center Fam! Kevin is on vacation so the two blokes recap the stuff they missed in the two weeks that you missed them. They talk about Josh, Kevin’s Kitchen, The Super Bowl, Taylor Swift, Ice Spice, Joe Biden, their favorite and least favorite Super Bowl commercials, Liquid Death’s Big Ad, the Apple Vision Pro rollout, the Million Dollar Whopper, Doordash, Buffalo Cheetos, Truly Hot Wing Sauce Seltzer, Absolut Vodka Sprite, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-14513815 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500 3606 full false PICKLES FOR MY POOKIE: WITH JACKIE DEJESU CENTER PICKLES FOR MY POOKIE: WITH JACKIE DEJESU CENTER Happy Valentine's Day! We’re back for the 3rd consecutive year with the Jackie DeJesu Center! We talk about all the lovey-dovey, sappy, gooey things brands are rolling out today! We talk about Sweethearts Situationship, U By Kotex Box of Chocolates, KY Desire Dark Room, The Best Chipotles to Spend Valentine's Day, Red Robin x Juicy, Popeyes Heart Shaped Biscuits, PF Changs Breakup Dumplings, Grillos Pickle Boquet, and more!


]]> Happy Valentine's Day! We’re back for the 3rd consecutive year with the Jackie DeJesu Center! We talk about all the lovey-dovey, sappy, gooey things brands are rolling out today! We talk about Sweethearts Situationship, U By Kotex Box of Chocolates, KY Desire Dark Room, The Best Chipotles to Spend Valentine's Day, Red Robin x Juicy, Popeyes Heart Shaped Biscuits, PF Changs Breakup Dumplings, Grillos Pickle Boquet, and more!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-14497837 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0500 3598 full false BUMP BUMP This week on Front and Center, Alex and Kevin are back in the stu, chopping it up! The fellas talk about Stanley’s rise to power, snortable caffeine powder, the new Honda EV logo, Tropicana taking a stance against ai, Subway Footlongs, Beer mints, fabulous perfume, ranch chapstick, and more!

]]> This week on Front and Center, Alex and Kevin are back in the stu, chopping it up! The fellas talk about Stanley’s rise to power, snortable caffeine powder, the new Honda EV logo, Tropicana taking a stance against ai, Subway Footlongs, Beer mints, fabulous perfume, ranch chapstick, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-14364337 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0500 3498 full false All Schnaidt Long: with Mike Schnaidt All Schnaidt Long: with Mike Schnaidt Mike Schnaidt is the creative director of Fast Company,  an accomplished marathon runner, and author of Creative Endurance: 56 Rules for Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Your Goals. The book is the ultimate guide to achieving your goals and thriving in your creative career without sacrificing your well-being; it is a must-read for any creative. 

We had fun talking with Mike about the process and thinking behind the book and his endurance. Alex picks Mike’s brain about some things he could do to soothe his burnout, as he’s experiencing it for the first time in his career. We unpack the age-old question: How do I last longer? And for some reason, there is a lot of Mark Wahlberg talk mixed in there. This and more on Front and Center!


]]> Mike Schnaidt is the creative director of Fast Company,  an accomplished marathon runner, and author of Creative Endurance: 56 Rules for Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Your Goals. The book is the ultimate guide to achieving your goals and thriving in your creative career without sacrificing your well-being; it is a must-read for any creative. 

We had fun talking with Mike about the process and thinking behind the book and his endurance. Alex picks Mike’s brain about some things he could do to soothe his burnout, as he’s experiencing it for the first time in his career. We unpack the age-old question: How do I last longer? And for some reason, there is a lot of Mark Wahlberg talk mixed in there. This and more on Front and Center!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-14270797 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0500 4419 full false On the Brink of the Bass Pro Shop Aquarium On the Brink of the Bass Pro Shop Aquarium We’re back with resolutions and takes about some brand stuff! In their first episode of the year, the fellas talk about their mentality entering the new year, the Pop Tart Bowl, the Kinck, Kat Williams, the Golden Globes, Jermey Allen White Guy, the Iron Claw, Bass Pro Shop Guy, Dee’s Nuts vs Deez Nuts, Apple Vision Pro, Tige Woods and Nike part ways, Native x Girl Scouts, Cilantro Doritos, Coca-Cola’s new commercial, and more!


]]> We’re back with resolutions and takes about some brand stuff! In their first episode of the year, the fellas talk about their mentality entering the new year, the Pop Tart Bowl, the Kinck, Kat Williams, the Golden Globes, Jermey Allen White Guy, the Iron Claw, Bass Pro Shop Guy, Dee’s Nuts vs Deez Nuts, Apple Vision Pro, Tige Woods and Nike part ways, Native x Girl Scouts, Cilantro Doritos, Coca-Cola’s new commercial, and more!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-14281823 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0500 4055 full false THE 2023 BACKIES THE 2023 BACKIES DA BACKIES! Jeeze Louise What A Freaking Year… Am I Right! Alex And Kevin Reminisce About The Year We’re Finishing And Hand Out Some Awards To Our Favorite Stories! It’s Funny To Go Back Through Because We Do Have A Certain Admiration For All Of These Things. At The End Of The Day We Are Grateful For These Things To Come To Life! Awards Given Are As Follows: Story Of The Year, Rebrand Of The Year, Biggest Bully, Scammers Of The Year, Loser Of The Year, Worst Broken Record, Worst Innovation That We’d Like To Try, The Fuck You Award, Story Of The Year (Number 2), Bozo Of The Year, Brand Of The Year, and More!


]]> DA BACKIES! Jeeze Louise What A Freaking Year… Am I Right! Alex And Kevin Reminisce About The Year We’re Finishing And Hand Out Some Awards To Our Favorite Stories! It’s Funny To Go Back Through Because We Do Have A Certain Admiration For All Of These Things. At The End Of The Day We Are Grateful For These Things To Come To Life! Awards Given Are As Follows: Story Of The Year, Rebrand Of The Year, Biggest Bully, Scammers Of The Year, Loser Of The Year, Worst Broken Record, Worst Innovation That We’d Like To Try, The Fuck You Award, Story Of The Year (Number 2), Bozo Of The Year, Brand Of The Year, and More!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-14189745 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:00:00 -0500 2895 full false THE 2023 FRONTIES THE 2023 FRONTIES WELCOME TO THE FRONTIES! Alex And Kevin Wrap Up The Year And Dole Out Design’s Most Prestigious Award: The Frontie, aka The Crem De La Crem Of Design And Branding For 2023. Awards Given Include But Are Not Limited To: Beverage Of The Year, Best Trend Humanitarian Of The Year, Good Job You Tried Award, Refreshing Refresh, Dunk Of The Year, Please Don’t Take Our Jobs, Thing People Got Heated About For Two Weeks And Then Forgot About, Moment Of The Year, Shoe Of The Year, Innovation That Excites Of The Year, Community Of The Year, Designer Of The Year, Mascot Of The Year, Brand (Celebrity) Of The Year, Brand Of The Year, And More!


]]> WELCOME TO THE FRONTIES! Alex And Kevin Wrap Up The Year And Dole Out Design’s Most Prestigious Award: The Frontie, aka The Crem De La Crem Of Design And Branding For 2023. Awards Given Include But Are Not Limited To: Beverage Of The Year, Best Trend Humanitarian Of The Year, Good Job You Tried Award, Refreshing Refresh, Dunk Of The Year, Please Don’t Take Our Jobs, Thing People Got Heated About For Two Weeks And Then Forgot About, Moment Of The Year, Shoe Of The Year, Innovation That Excites Of The Year, Community Of The Year, Designer Of The Year, Mascot Of The Year, Brand (Celebrity) Of The Year, Brand Of The Year, And More!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-14176607 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0500 3382 full false Killer Lemonade Killer Lemonade Alex and Kevin are back for the last regular episode of the year! This is the final installment of this year's hottest stories in design and branding! The two discuss Panera’s Charged Lemonade, a massive month for McDonald's, Subway’s footlong cookie, White Claw’s non-alcoholic seltzer, the Pantone Color of the Year, and more! Stay tuned for the Fronties and the Backies, a two-show end-of-the-year recap and award show!


]]> Alex and Kevin are back for the last regular episode of the year! This is the final installment of this year's hottest stories in design and branding! The two discuss Panera’s Charged Lemonade, a massive month for McDonald's, Subway’s footlong cookie, White Claw’s non-alcoholic seltzer, the Pantone Color of the Year, and more! Stay tuned for the Fronties and the Backies, a two-show end-of-the-year recap and award show!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-14136139 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0500 2790 full false Logos that Last: with Allan Peters Logos that Last: with Allan Peters Allan Peters is in the house! Allan Peters is the Partner and Chief Creative Officer of Peters Design Company. At PDCo he has partnered with brands such as Nike, Amazon, and Patagonia. His work has been recognized internationally by numerous award shows and magazines including Clio, Communication Arts, and How Magazine. Allan’s book, Logos that Last just hit the shelves, and it’s an incredible read, highly recommended. Get it now!


]]> Allan Peters is in the house! Allan Peters is the Partner and Chief Creative Officer of Peters Design Company. At PDCo he has partnered with brands such as Nike, Amazon, and Patagonia. His work has been recognized internationally by numerous award shows and magazines including Clio, Communication Arts, and How Magazine. Allan’s book, Logos that Last just hit the shelves, and it’s an incredible read, highly recommended. Get it now!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-14075756 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500 4759 full false GOBBLE GOBBLE GOBBLE GOBBLE GOBBLE GOBBLE IT'S TURKEY TIME! This week, Alex and Kevin recap some hot topics before going back for a heaping helping of Thanksgiving brand fodder. They talk about New Blue Sun, The Curse, Snoop Dogg giving up smoke, Stanley surviving a car fire with ice inside, LaMelo Ball's tattoo, Ocean Spray's cranberry sauce tees, Digorno's Thanksgiving Pizza, Baskin-Robins' Thanksgiving-themed desserts, and more! 

]]> GOBBLE GOBBLE IT'S TURKEY TIME! This week, Alex and Kevin recap some hot topics before going back for a heaping helping of Thanksgiving brand fodder. They talk about New Blue Sun, The Curse, Snoop Dogg giving up smoke, Stanley surviving a car fire with ice inside, LaMelo Ball's tattoo, Ocean Spray's cranberry sauce tees, Digorno's Thanksgiving Pizza, Baskin-Robins' Thanksgiving-themed desserts, and more! 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-14013623 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0500 3231 full false Cey City: With Cey Adams Cey City: With Cey Adams This week we are thrilled to have Cey Adams on the program.

Cey Adams is a New York City native and visionary artist, who emerged from the downtown graffiti movement in the 80’s alongside fellow artists and friends Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. 

Adams began his art career while still in his teens, tagging “Cey City” on subway cars and painting graffiti murals to showcase his artwork. He appeared in the historic PBS documentary Style Wars about subway graffiti in New York. 

In 1983, Cey Adams met The Beastie Boys. They developed a fast friendship with the band and designed their first logo, t-shirts and singles. The Beastie Boys and Adams would go on to be longtime collaborators including designing the album: “Hello Nasty”. 

Around the same time he met manager/music producer Russell Simmons where Adams designed logos and merch for his artists. A few years later Simmons along with music producer Rick Rubin founded Def Jam Recordings where Adams served as the founding Creative Director.

In the late 80s Adams and his partner Steve Carr co-founded the Drawing Board, Def Jam’s in-house visual design firm overseeing the visual style of Def Jam’s artists. The firm was responsible for some of the most iconic album covers, logos and advertising campaigns for Run-DMC, Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Slick Rick, Public Enemy, The Notorious B.I.G., DMX, Jay-Z, Usher, Mary J. Blige, and many more.

Adams has also collaborated with global brands including Levi’s, Mattel, The Recording Academy, Apple, Bacardi, IDEO, Foot Locker, Converse, YouTube, Google, and many more.

These days he has returned back to his fine art roots. He exhibits, lectures, and teaches art workshops at leading institutions including: The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, MoMA , Brooklyn Museum, Museum of the City of New York, School of Visual Arts, and museums around the world. 

He currently has a solo exhibition, Combinations, opened on October 21st in Austin at the West Chelsea Contemporary. The show is on view until November 19th so you have like a week left to go see it. 

Cey also has a traveling retrospective exhibition called Departure: 40 Years of Art and Design. The show debuted last year at Boston University Stone Gallery and is currently on view at the College of Visual Arts & Design at University of North Texas Denton. It will travel to Ft. Lauderdale and Miami next year. 

]]> This week we are thrilled to have Cey Adams on the program.

Cey Adams is a New York City native and visionary artist, who emerged from the downtown graffiti movement in the 80’s alongside fellow artists and friends Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. 

Adams began his art career while still in his teens, tagging “Cey City” on subway cars and painting graffiti murals to showcase his artwork. He appeared in the historic PBS documentary Style Wars about subway graffiti in New York. 

In 1983, Cey Adams met The Beastie Boys. They developed a fast friendship with the band and designed their first logo, t-shirts and singles. The Beastie Boys and Adams would go on to be longtime collaborators including designing the album: “Hello Nasty”. 

Around the same time he met manager/music producer Russell Simmons where Adams designed logos and merch for his artists. A few years later Simmons along with music producer Rick Rubin founded Def Jam Recordings where Adams served as the founding Creative Director.

In the late 80s Adams and his partner Steve Carr co-founded the Drawing Board, Def Jam’s in-house visual design firm overseeing the visual style of Def Jam’s artists. The firm was responsible for some of the most iconic album covers, logos and advertising campaigns for Run-DMC, Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Slick Rick, Public Enemy, The Notorious B.I.G., DMX, Jay-Z, Usher, Mary J. Blige, and many more.

Adams has also collaborated with global brands including Levi’s, Mattel, The Recording Academy, Apple, Bacardi, IDEO, Foot Locker, Converse, YouTube, Google, and many more.

These days he has returned back to his fine art roots. He exhibits, lectures, and teaches art workshops at leading institutions including: The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, MoMA , Brooklyn Museum, Museum of the City of New York, School of Visual Arts, and museums around the world. 

He currently has a solo exhibition, Combinations, opened on October 21st in Austin at the West Chelsea Contemporary. The show is on view until November 19th so you have like a week left to go see it. 

Cey also has a traveling retrospective exhibition called Departure: 40 Years of Art and Design. The show debuted last year at Boston University Stone Gallery and is currently on view at the College of Visual Arts & Design at University of North Texas Denton. It will travel to Ft. Lauderdale and Miami next year. 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-13922062 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:00:00 -0500 4736 full false POUR ONE OUT FOR THE CREATIVE DIRECTORS POUR ONE OUT FOR THE CREATIVE DIRECTORS CENTER Buzzsprout-13884918 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0400 3445 full false Piss Jug Man Piss Jug Man Alex and Kevin are reunited in the studio this week to discuss the lite amount of spooky season stories, piss jugs, the destruction of another script logo, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin are reunited in the studio this week to discuss the lite amount of spooky season stories, piss jugs, the destruction of another script logo, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-13839096 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2665 full false The McRib is Back! The McRib is Back! The McRib is back! And so are Alex and Kevin, here grilling up tender juicy takes slathered in BBQ sauce, served up on a bun with onions and pickles. Unlike the McRib, Front and Center will never go on a farewell tour. The fellas also talk about the Beckham doc, an update on the Taylor and Travis  saga, Julius Randle x Skechers, Adonis’ album cover, Crocs x2, Coca-Cola Spiced, and more!

]]> The McRib is back! And so are Alex and Kevin, here grilling up tender juicy takes slathered in BBQ sauce, served up on a bun with onions and pickles. Unlike the McRib, Front and Center will never go on a farewell tour. The fellas also talk about the Beckham doc, an update on the Taylor and Travis  saga, Julius Randle x Skechers, Adonis’ album cover, Crocs x2, Coca-Cola Spiced, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-13755755 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2314 full false SEEMINGLY MARKETING SEEMINGLY MARKETING Alex and Kevin are at it again discussing the most bussin design and branding stories with phenomenal rizz, including the Travis Kelce x Taylor Swift collab featuring that mid simp Ryan Reynolds. Kevin also shares an update on his Eat Pray Love type trip, as he is putting up wild numbers for tacos eaten in California. Find out more on the critically acclaimed podcast: Front and Center!

]]> Alex and Kevin are at it again discussing the most bussin design and branding stories with phenomenal rizz, including the Travis Kelce x Taylor Swift collab featuring that mid simp Ryan Reynolds. Kevin also shares an update on his Eat Pray Love type trip, as he is putting up wild numbers for tacos eaten in California. Find out more on the critically acclaimed podcast: Front and Center!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-13711271 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0400 3733 full false No Fear: With Michelle Poler No Fear: With Michelle Poler This week, Alex and Kevin talk to the bold and unafraid Michelle Poler! Michelle is a creative and passionate social entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, fear-facer, and branding strategist. She is the Founder of Hello Fears, a social movement that has reached over 70 million people worldwide and empowered thousands to step outside their comfort zones and tap into their full potential. Michelle is the author of “Hello Fears: Crush Your Comfort Zone and Become Who You’re Meant To Be, " and also created the project 100 Days Without Fear. Her work has been featured on The TODAY Show, Forbes, CBS, CNN, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, and many more. We are beyond excited to share this inspiring episode with you! Enjoy!

]]> This week, Alex and Kevin talk to the bold and unafraid Michelle Poler! Michelle is a creative and passionate social entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, fear-facer, and branding strategist. She is the Founder of Hello Fears, a social movement that has reached over 70 million people worldwide and empowered thousands to step outside their comfort zones and tap into their full potential. Michelle is the author of “Hello Fears: Crush Your Comfort Zone and Become Who You’re Meant To Be, " and also created the project 100 Days Without Fear. Her work has been featured on The TODAY Show, Forbes, CBS, CNN, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, and many more. We are beyond excited to share this inspiring episode with you! Enjoy!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-13668789 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0400 3480 full false THE TASTE OF TOMORROW, TODAY THE TASTE OF TOMORROW, TODAY Alex and Kevin are back it it with a solo dolo episode. Live from Brooklyn and Cincinnati (respectively) the two catch up on the freshest design stories, including; Mika the humanoid-robot CEO, Alien bodies revealed in Mexico, Subway’s new uniforms, Reneé Rapp x Sweetgreen, Coca-Cola Y3000, the new Johnson and Johnson word mark, and more!


]]> Alex and Kevin are back it it with a solo dolo episode. Live from Brooklyn and Cincinnati (respectively) the two catch up on the freshest design stories, including; Mika the humanoid-robot CEO, Alien bodies revealed in Mexico, Subway’s new uniforms, Reneé Rapp x Sweetgreen, Coca-Cola Y3000, the new Johnson and Johnson word mark, and more!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-13622624 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0400 3649 full false Design Matters with Debbie Millman Design Matters with Debbie Millman We are thrilled to welcome the wonderful Debbie Millman on the podcast this week. Debbie is the host of Design Matters, which has over 500 episodes. You could say she invented Design Podcasting because she actually did. Debbie has written seven books, is the Co-Founder of the Masters in Branding Program at The School of Visual Arts, is Co-Owner and Editorial Director of PRINT magazine, was the President of Sterling Brands, and has won every award along the way! Debbie is a legend. 

]]> We are thrilled to welcome the wonderful Debbie Millman on the podcast this week. Debbie is the host of Design Matters, which has over 500 episodes. You could say she invented Design Podcasting because she actually did. Debbie has written seven books, is the Co-Founder of the Masters in Branding Program at The School of Visual Arts, is Co-Owner and Editorial Director of PRINT magazine, was the President of Sterling Brands, and has won every award along the way! Debbie is a legend. 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-13580265 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0400 3879 full false SO MUCH SHIT IT’S A BIOHAZARD SO MUCH SHIT IT’S A BIOHAZARD Alex and Kevin are incredibly excited to kick off the PSL SZN! The fellas review the first pumpkin product drops of PSL’s 20th SZN. They also talk about Subway in the Sky, the Doner Haus lawsuit, the Whopper lawsuit, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin are incredibly excited to kick off the PSL SZN! The fellas review the first pumpkin product drops of PSL’s 20th SZN. They also talk about Subway in the Sky, the Doner Haus lawsuit, the Whopper lawsuit, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-13535853 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0400 3267 full true FOR ALL THE DOGS FOR ALL THE DOGS The studio reeked of updog this episode because we were talking about DOGS. Drake’s new album cover includes regional hot dogs, the hot dog straw, and many other things that may or may not be dog-related. This and more on Front and Center!


Kevin’s Highlights
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/429621/5721aa1b9a90ec554055df08

]]> The studio reeked of updog this episode because we were talking about DOGS. Drake’s new album cover includes regional hot dogs, the hot dog straw, and many other things that may or may not be dog-related. This and more on Front and Center!


Kevin’s Highlights
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/429621/5721aa1b9a90ec554055df08

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-13493921 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0400 3008 full false Sippin Cream Sippin Cream Alex and Kevin are Sippin Cream, drinking the Kool-Aid, and are fully here to ride the alcohol for breakfast wave. This week, the two creamy cream boys talk about Kevin’s epic night at Dave & Busters, Alex going to the Snackies, the shows they are watching, King Harris’ new teeth, Fyre Fest 2, Brunch in a Jar, The Subway Name Change promotion, and more! 


]]> Alex and Kevin are Sippin Cream, drinking the Kool-Aid, and are fully here to ride the alcohol for breakfast wave. This week, the two creamy cream boys talk about Kevin’s epic night at Dave & Busters, Alex going to the Snackies, the shows they are watching, King Harris’ new teeth, Fyre Fest 2, Brunch in a Jar, The Subway Name Change promotion, and more! 


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-13453702 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0400 3635 full false NO TALKIE TIL MY SPIKED ICED COFFEE NO TALKIE TIL MY SPIKED ICED COFFEE After one long week off, Alex and Kevin are back in the thicc of things. Making up for lost time, the fellas talk about the media they're consuming, Musk vs Zuck (hopefully for the last time), Dunkin' Spiked Iced Coffee, Zoom bringing their workers back to the office, McDonald's x Palace,  the Sriracha shortage, and more!

]]> After one long week off, Alex and Kevin are back in the thicc of things. Making up for lost time, the fellas talk about the media they're consuming, Musk vs Zuck (hopefully for the last time), Dunkin' Spiked Iced Coffee, Zoom bringing their workers back to the office, McDonald's x Palace,  the Sriracha shortage, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-13412901 Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0400 3942 full false SEA MONSTERS: With John Lee and Jiae Kim SEA MONSTERS: With John Lee and Jiae Kim This week Alex and Kevin Welcome John Lee and Jiae Kim the co-founders of Sea Monsters, the first-ever baked seaweed puff and a new entrant into the nascent ocean-friendly CPG category. They talk about their past experiences that lead them to start their own venture and all of the acronyms and challenges that come with starting a CPG brand. After the Sea Monsters talk, the crew goes on to talk about changing your name for free Subway for life, Mustard Skittles, the culmination of the Taco John vs Taco Bell Taco Tuesday beef, and more! 


]]> This week Alex and Kevin Welcome John Lee and Jiae Kim the co-founders of Sea Monsters, the first-ever baked seaweed puff and a new entrant into the nascent ocean-friendly CPG category. They talk about their past experiences that lead them to start their own venture and all of the acronyms and challenges that come with starting a CPG brand. After the Sea Monsters talk, the crew goes on to talk about changing your name for free Subway for life, Mustard Skittles, the culmination of the Taco John vs Taco Bell Taco Tuesday beef, and more! 


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-13333117 Wed, 02 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0400 4863 full false X Gon' Give It To Ya X Gon' Give It To Ya Alex and Kevin were both on Long Island this weekend, so that’s cool! The two talk about one of the biggest stories of the year, Twitter becoming X.


LOLs
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1682965462886535168 

]]> Alex and Kevin were both on Long Island this weekend, so that’s cool! The two talk about one of the biggest stories of the year, Twitter becoming X.


LOLs
https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1682965462886535168 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-13289327 Wed, 26 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0400 2922 full false USEFUL: with Ritesh Gupta USEFUL: with Ritesh Gupta This week on Front and Center, Ritesh Gupta joins the show! Ritesh is the founder of the Useful School: The world’s first pay-what-you-can online design school for people of color. They are on a mission to help POC level up their confidence, craft, portfolios, gigs, wealth, and more. Ritesh schools Alex and Kevin on the school and talks about the useful skills the students gain through the curriculum. After the inspiring conversation, the Front and Center cohort (the three of them) speak on several fast food-related topics that make them question how hungry Kevin was when he cooked up the list of topics, which include: the “Real Cheeseburger”, The Barbie Meal, Chipotle’s Autocado, Logan Paul’s response to the FDA probe, and more!


Follow and support Useful School and Ritesh!

https://www.usefulschool.com/ 

Instagram: @usefulschooldotcom 

Twitter: @usefulschool

LinkedIn: Useful School

Linkedin: Ritesh Gupta

 


]]> This week on Front and Center, Ritesh Gupta joins the show! Ritesh is the founder of the Useful School: The world’s first pay-what-you-can online design school for people of color. They are on a mission to help POC level up their confidence, craft, portfolios, gigs, wealth, and more. Ritesh schools Alex and Kevin on the school and talks about the useful skills the students gain through the curriculum. After the inspiring conversation, the Front and Center cohort (the three of them) speak on several fast food-related topics that make them question how hungry Kevin was when he cooked up the list of topics, which include: the “Real Cheeseburger”, The Barbie Meal, Chipotle’s Autocado, Logan Paul’s response to the FDA probe, and more!


Follow and support Useful School and Ritesh!

https://www.usefulschool.com/ 

Instagram: @usefulschooldotcom 

Twitter: @usefulschool

LinkedIn: Useful School

Linkedin: Ritesh Gupta

 


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-13248182 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:00:00 -0400 5612 full true CERTIFIED THREADHEAD CERTIFIED THREADHEAD We’re so back! Kevin is back from the wild and getting fully back on the internet. Alex fills Kevin in on everything he missed while enjoying his vacation. They discuss the Sphere, Victor Wembayama, Joey Chestnut, the Barbie Rollout, Jonah Hill, Fall Out Boy, Michael Rubin’s party, NBA in-season tournament, Elly De La Cruz, Threads, Colachup, Girl Dinner, Prime, and more!


]]> We’re so back! Kevin is back from the wild and getting fully back on the internet. Alex fills Kevin in on everything he missed while enjoying his vacation. They discuss the Sphere, Victor Wembayama, Joey Chestnut, the Barbie Rollout, Jonah Hill, Fall Out Boy, Michael Rubin’s party, NBA in-season tournament, Elly De La Cruz, Threads, Colachup, Girl Dinner, Prime, and more!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-13204723 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3461 full false EPISODE 100 EPISODE 100 Alex and Kevin are excited to bring you the 100th Episode of the Critically Acclaimed Podcast: Front and Center! In this episode, the two dudes gratefully reminisce about their favorite moments in pod history before briefly talking about episode 4 of The Idol, The Grimace Shake, Zuck v Musk, MSCHF’s Big Yellow Crocs MSCHF’s Pyramid Chat, and more!


]]> Alex and Kevin are excited to bring you the 100th Episode of the Critically Acclaimed Podcast: Front and Center! In this episode, the two dudes gratefully reminisce about their favorite moments in pod history before briefly talking about episode 4 of The Idol, The Grimace Shake, Zuck v Musk, MSCHF’s Big Yellow Crocs MSCHF’s Pyramid Chat, and more!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-13119910 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0400 2968 full false Legendary Moves Only Legendary Moves Only Alex and Kevin sink their teeth into this week's deepest stories! They talk about the shows they’re watching (specifically The Idol), The Submarine, The Dad who faked his death, Spotify parts ways with Megan Markel Prince Harry, The Cleveland Browns Dog Pound Logo, MSCHF Microscopic Handbag, Airheads Shake Factory, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin sink their teeth into this week's deepest stories! They talk about the shows they’re watching (specifically The Idol), The Submarine, The Dad who faked his death, Spotify parts ways with Megan Markel Prince Harry, The Cleveland Browns Dog Pound Logo, MSCHF Microscopic Handbag, Airheads Shake Factory, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-13086515 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 23:00:00 -0400 3646 full false FUN IN FUN OUT: with Sam Houle FUN IN FUN OUT: with Sam Houle Alex and Kevin welcome Sam Houle to the program! Sam is a Creative Director at the global brand experience firm Siegel+Gale. As a non-binary creative leader, Sam is very outspoken about diversity, equity, and inclusion and continues to advocate for authentic, lasting implementation of these ideas in their workplace. The crew in the stu talks about the We Work refresh, Grimace being back, the Slurpee redesign, Sam’s famous dog, and more!

Follow Sam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samhoule/
@samhouledesign

Follow Elio (the dog)
@sireliocino

Follow Siegel+Gale
https://www.linkedin.com/company/siegel-gale/
@siegelgale

]]> Alex and Kevin welcome Sam Houle to the program! Sam is a Creative Director at the global brand experience firm Siegel+Gale. As a non-binary creative leader, Sam is very outspoken about diversity, equity, and inclusion and continues to advocate for authentic, lasting implementation of these ideas in their workplace. The crew in the stu talks about the We Work refresh, Grimace being back, the Slurpee redesign, Sam’s famous dog, and more!

Follow Sam
https://www.linkedin.com/in/samhoule/
@samhouledesign

Follow Elio (the dog)
@sireliocino

Follow Siegel+Gale
https://www.linkedin.com/company/siegel-gale/
@siegelgale

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-13034753 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:00:00 -0400 4453 full false The Apple of my Eyes The Apple of my Eyes Alex and Kevin are at it again! They weigh in on the new Max app, The Idol, Dave season 4, Zuck getting choked out, Apple Vision Pro, Fros-T-Pain Buy You a Frosty, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin are at it again! They weigh in on the new Max app, The Idol, Dave season 4, Zuck getting choked out, Apple Vision Pro, Fros-T-Pain Buy You a Frosty, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12998246 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0400 2623 full false Enter the Rubyverse with: Noah Wunsch Enter the Rubyverse with: Noah Wunsch Alex and Kevin are excited to welcome the Founder, CEO, and Leader of the Rubyverse, Noah Wunsch! Noah tells us about his past life at Sotheby's, his careful curation of Dispatches from The Rubyverse, going on Alex Delaney’s Sound Radio, his favorite acronyms, he lists all 1000 functional benefits of hibiscus water, the IRL, Noah’s favorite NYC spots, stocking shelves at Whole Foods, the challenges of being in beverage, and more! Then the trio of astute fellows goes on to talk about Bot Bar Coffee and automation, the Zaza-R-Us lawsuit, Liquid Death Recycled Plastic Surgery Center, Taco Bell ft. Lebron James vs. Taco John’s and the Battle of Taco Tuesday, and Dickie Berg.

]]> Alex and Kevin are excited to welcome the Founder, CEO, and Leader of the Rubyverse, Noah Wunsch! Noah tells us about his past life at Sotheby's, his careful curation of Dispatches from The Rubyverse, going on Alex Delaney’s Sound Radio, his favorite acronyms, he lists all 1000 functional benefits of hibiscus water, the IRL, Noah’s favorite NYC spots, stocking shelves at Whole Foods, the challenges of being in beverage, and more! Then the trio of astute fellows goes on to talk about Bot Bar Coffee and automation, the Zaza-R-Us lawsuit, Liquid Death Recycled Plastic Surgery Center, Taco Bell ft. Lebron James vs. Taco John’s and the Battle of Taco Tuesday, and Dickie Berg.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12947336 Tue, 30 May 2023 14:00:00 -0400 4994 full false WHAT IS A WIENER? WHAT IS A WIENER? Alex (Long Island native) had the best bagel of his life in LA. Kevin had the best chicken tenders in Georgia. The two come together on this sacred day, MAX DAY, to discuss their trips, meals, summer footwear, Taylor Swift rainwater, Bot Bar is open, Warner Bros. New Logo, Dunkin' getting skinnier, the Wienermobile is no more, the $29 hot dog, The Heinz Remix, Taco Tuesdays, and more!


Shrimps is Bugs
https://knowyourmeme.com/news/redditor-wants-to-cover-up-his-dumb-shrimps-is-bugs-tattoo-commenters-insist-he-keeps-it 

Taylor Swift Rainwater
https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/taylor-swift-fans-are-selling-rainwater-from-eras-tour/452731

Bot Bar
https://ny.eater.com/2023/5/22/23729940/botbar-robot-coffee-shop-open-greenpoint

Warner Bros
https://www.creativebloq.com/news/warner-bros-logo-update

Dunkin
https://twitter.com/THEALEXCENTER/status/1660047638203617282

RIP the Wienermobile
https://news.kraftheinzcompany.com/press-releases-details/2023/The-Oscar-Mayer-Wienermobile-Gets-a-Beefy-New-Name-for-the-First-Time-in-Nearly-100-Years/default.aspx

Heinz Remix
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/17/kraft-heinz-remix-customizable-sauce-dispenser.html
WATCH THIS https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTREHpWPc/?t=2

$29 Hot Dog
https://ny.eater.com/2023/5/18/23725514/mischa-alex-stupak-midtown-first-look

Taco Bell
https://www.tacobell.com/freeing-taco-tuesday?&&gclid=CjwKCAjw67ajBhAVEiwA2g_jEFbUBrMMcpqw8xiAjGyuzMSfTb4YPT_yHjVARQN2uCd5uNqs_dn3xRoCeTcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds 

]]> Alex (Long Island native) had the best bagel of his life in LA. Kevin had the best chicken tenders in Georgia. The two come together on this sacred day, MAX DAY, to discuss their trips, meals, summer footwear, Taylor Swift rainwater, Bot Bar is open, Warner Bros. New Logo, Dunkin' getting skinnier, the Wienermobile is no more, the $29 hot dog, The Heinz Remix, Taco Tuesdays, and more!


Shrimps is Bugs
https://knowyourmeme.com/news/redditor-wants-to-cover-up-his-dumb-shrimps-is-bugs-tattoo-commenters-insist-he-keeps-it 

Taylor Swift Rainwater
https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/taylor-swift-fans-are-selling-rainwater-from-eras-tour/452731

Bot Bar
https://ny.eater.com/2023/5/22/23729940/botbar-robot-coffee-shop-open-greenpoint

Warner Bros
https://www.creativebloq.com/news/warner-bros-logo-update

Dunkin
https://twitter.com/THEALEXCENTER/status/1660047638203617282

RIP the Wienermobile
https://news.kraftheinzcompany.com/press-releases-details/2023/The-Oscar-Mayer-Wienermobile-Gets-a-Beefy-New-Name-for-the-First-Time-in-Nearly-100-Years/default.aspx

Heinz Remix
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/17/kraft-heinz-remix-customizable-sauce-dispenser.html
WATCH THIS https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTREHpWPc/?t=2

$29 Hot Dog
https://ny.eater.com/2023/5/18/23725514/mischa-alex-stupak-midtown-first-look

Taco Bell
https://www.tacobell.com/freeing-taco-tuesday?&&gclid=CjwKCAjw67ajBhAVEiwA2g_jEFbUBrMMcpqw8xiAjGyuzMSfTb4YPT_yHjVARQN2uCd5uNqs_dn3xRoCeTcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12912849 Wed, 24 May 2023 15:00:00 -0400 4052 full true Pro Allen Iverson Podcast Pro Allen Iverson Podcast Like two ships in the daytime, Alex and Kevin are in the studio together yet again! The two dudes talk about the NBA playoffs, Succession (spoiler alert), Kevin’s trip, Coco5, Absolut x Ocean Spray, Mr. Beast Neighborhood, Western Union Rebrand, Botbar Cafe, Wendy’s Fresh AI, Sweaty Guy Stolen Valor, The Jacuum, the Sweetgreen Robots, and more!

]]> Like two ships in the daytime, Alex and Kevin are in the studio together yet again! The two dudes talk about the NBA playoffs, Succession (spoiler alert), Kevin’s trip, Coco5, Absolut x Ocean Spray, Mr. Beast Neighborhood, Western Union Rebrand, Botbar Cafe, Wendy’s Fresh AI, Sweaty Guy Stolen Valor, The Jacuum, the Sweetgreen Robots, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12862828 Wed, 17 May 2023 01:00:00 -0400 3196 full false 15 Wheelbarrow Loads Of Pasta 15 Wheelbarrow Loads Of Pasta Alex and Kevin are perplexed by the amount of pasta dumped in the northern New Jersey woods and try to get to the bottom of one of Twitter’s hottest stories, which happens the be the most Jersey story ever. They also talk about the Writers Strike, Zuck and Bezos, Jared Leto bringing back the cat outfit, The Browns Logo competition, L.L Bean taking the month off for Mental Health Awareness, Fall Out Boy’s CRYNYL, the Sundance Rebrand, Minute Maid, https://fckoatly.com/tik-toxic and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin are perplexed by the amount of pasta dumped in the northern New Jersey woods and try to get to the bottom of one of Twitter’s hottest stories, which happens the be the most Jersey story ever. They also talk about the Writers Strike, Zuck and Bezos, Jared Leto bringing back the cat outfit, The Browns Logo competition, L.L Bean taking the month off for Mental Health Awareness, Fall Out Boy’s CRYNYL, the Sundance Rebrand, Minute Maid, https://fckoatly.com/tik-toxic and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12820058 Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 3652 full false TURDSOME TYPE TURDSOME TYPE Alex and Kevin come to you together but apart for their first remote podcast in a while. The two dudes recap the Met Gala fits, Jony Ive drops a typeface he’s been working on for 4 years, Gushers, Fruit By The Foot, and Fruit Roll-Ups get a glow up, MSCHF Hot Chat, Liquid Death x Travis Barker Enema of the State, and more!


]]> Alex and Kevin come to you together but apart for their first remote podcast in a while. The two dudes recap the Met Gala fits, Jony Ive drops a typeface he’s been working on for 4 years, Gushers, Fruit By The Foot, and Fruit Roll-Ups get a glow up, MSCHF Hot Chat, Liquid Death x Travis Barker Enema of the State, and more!


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12773811 Wed, 03 May 2023 01:00:00 -0400 3321 full false SALAD WARS SALAD WARS Alex and Kevin gather around the table to discuss the wonderful world of branding, design, and culture. They talk about the Knicks, Pete Davidson, Dylan Brooks, Starry Part 2, Coinbase, Elon Musk, Milk, The Drivate Jeat, Sweetgreen Loyalty Program, Hoagies, Heinz, and more!

Pete Davidson
https://twitter.com/DailyLoud/status/1650351424012681219 

Starry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvBqaQMjGeY

Blue Checks
https://hypebeast.com/2023/4/weekly-tech-news-spacex-starship-exploded-elon-musk-lebron-james-blue-check

Wood Milk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4klWmwC2ds

DRIVITE JEAT
https://hypebeast.com/2023/4/maarten-baas-jet-g-star-raw-denim-more-or-less-milan-design-week

Sweetgreen Loyalty Program
https://www.fastcompany.com/90880026/sweetgreen-sweetpass-loyalty-program-subscription

HOAGIES
https://twitter.com/JomboyMedia/status/1650543038207328256

Heinz
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/4/21/heinz-heats-up-the-condiment-world-with-new-range-of-spicy-ketchups 

]]> Alex and Kevin gather around the table to discuss the wonderful world of branding, design, and culture. They talk about the Knicks, Pete Davidson, Dylan Brooks, Starry Part 2, Coinbase, Elon Musk, Milk, The Drivate Jeat, Sweetgreen Loyalty Program, Hoagies, Heinz, and more!

Pete Davidson
https://twitter.com/DailyLoud/status/1650351424012681219 

Starry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvBqaQMjGeY

Blue Checks
https://hypebeast.com/2023/4/weekly-tech-news-spacex-starship-exploded-elon-musk-lebron-james-blue-check

Wood Milk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4klWmwC2ds

DRIVITE JEAT
https://hypebeast.com/2023/4/maarten-baas-jet-g-star-raw-denim-more-or-less-milan-design-week

Sweetgreen Loyalty Program
https://www.fastcompany.com/90880026/sweetgreen-sweetpass-loyalty-program-subscription

HOAGIES
https://twitter.com/JomboyMedia/status/1650543038207328256

Heinz
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/4/21/heinz-heats-up-the-condiment-world-with-new-range-of-spicy-ketchups 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12723401 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0400 2845 full false McPodcast McPodcast Alex and Kevin turn the knob up on the grill and serve some hot melty cheesy takes about the recent influx of McDonalds moves. Kevin shares a story about his professional website domain taking people to some unexpected places. They also speak on the instagram page pretending to be Alex’s mom, Frank Ocean and Coachella, HBO Max dropping HBO, Ben’s Best, THC NYC, and more

]]> Alex and Kevin turn the knob up on the grill and serve some hot melty cheesy takes about the recent influx of McDonalds moves. Kevin shares a story about his professional website domain taking people to some unexpected places. They also speak on the instagram page pretending to be Alex’s mom, Frank Ocean and Coachella, HBO Max dropping HBO, Ben’s Best, THC NYC, and more

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12686012 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:00:00 -0400 2805 full false Creator Packaged Goods: with Andrea Hernández Creator Packaged Goods: with Andrea Hernández This week on Front and Center... We are so lucky to welcome Andrea Hernández for her THIRD time on the show! We talk about Snack Daddy ripping her off, the current state of beverage, what the kids (gen alpha) are doing, (us not her) getting tricked by the Jaquemus purse cars, Fyre Fest II, the Fanta Rebrand, Wooly Mammoth Meatballs, the Barbie movie memes,  PRIME hydration, and more!


SNACK DADDY BITES
https://twitter.com/SNAXInsider

JACQUEMUS TRICKED US!
https://hypebeast.com/2023/4/jacquemus-bambino-bag-cars-paris-watch-info

THE POPE OF SWAG
https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/27/23657927/ai-pope-image-fake-midjourney-computer-generated-aesthetic

FANTA REBRAND
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/4/4/coca-cola-unveils-new-global-brand-identity-for-fanta

BARBIE
https://hypebeast.com/2023/4/new-barbie-character-posters-margot-robbie-ryan-gosling-dua-lipa-michael-cera-full-cast-images

https://www.barbieselfie.ai/ 

BILLY IS BACK! FYRE FEST PART II
https://twitter.com/pyrtbilly/status/1645215767552729088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1645215767552729088%7Ctwgr%5Ea5979038c4dbf0aec998deca9494300747ef1631%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Floudwire.com%2Ffyre-fest-2-billy-mcfarland-finally-happening-tweet%2F

WOOLY MAMMOTH MEATBALL https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/28/meatball-mammoth-created-cultivated-meat-firm 




]]> This week on Front and Center... We are so lucky to welcome Andrea Hernández for her THIRD time on the show! We talk about Snack Daddy ripping her off, the current state of beverage, what the kids (gen alpha) are doing, (us not her) getting tricked by the Jaquemus purse cars, Fyre Fest II, the Fanta Rebrand, Wooly Mammoth Meatballs, the Barbie movie memes,  PRIME hydration, and more!


SNACK DADDY BITES
https://twitter.com/SNAXInsider

JACQUEMUS TRICKED US!
https://hypebeast.com/2023/4/jacquemus-bambino-bag-cars-paris-watch-info

THE POPE OF SWAG
https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/27/23657927/ai-pope-image-fake-midjourney-computer-generated-aesthetic

FANTA REBRAND
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/4/4/coca-cola-unveils-new-global-brand-identity-for-fanta

BARBIE
https://hypebeast.com/2023/4/new-barbie-character-posters-margot-robbie-ryan-gosling-dua-lipa-michael-cera-full-cast-images

https://www.barbieselfie.ai/ 

BILLY IS BACK! FYRE FEST PART II
https://twitter.com/pyrtbilly/status/1645215767552729088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1645215767552729088%7Ctwgr%5Ea5979038c4dbf0aec998deca9494300747ef1631%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Floudwire.com%2Ffyre-fest-2-billy-mcfarland-finally-happening-tweet%2F

WOOLY MAMMOTH MEATBALL https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/28/meatball-mammoth-created-cultivated-meat-firm 




]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12632968 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0400 5074 full false Podding Not Podding: with Justin Gignac Podding Not Podding: with Justin Gignac  Keeping it Twisted with the Working Not Working Co-Founder, Justin Gignac. We learn about how Justin went from mascot to master of his craft. Then the historical pairing of dudes talk about the Pepsi Rebrand, the new New York City Tourism + Conventions identity, the Ice T tweet, Heinz x Absolut, Twisted Tea Vasectiomundies, Chanel West Coast, and more!

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PEPSI REFRESH
https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_identity_and_packaging_for_pepsi_done_in_house.php

PEPSI GRAVITY
https://www.goldennumber.net/wp-content/uploads/pepsi-arnell-021109.pdf

NYC GET’S A REBRAND
https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_name_logo_and_identity_for_new_york_city_tourism_conventions_by_2x4.php

ICE T TWEET
https://twitter.com/finallevel/status/1640823012189454337?s=46&t=4R7uh9UTNnkNidkPr348sg

HEINZ X ABSOLUT
https://www.adweek.com/creativity/heinz-and-absolut-go-back-the-80s-for-pasta-alla-vodka-sauce-launc

TWISTED TEA VASECTIOMUNDIES
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/3/17/twisted-tea-vasectomundies-provides-clutch-assist-to-recently-snipped-fans


]]>  Keeping it Twisted with the Working Not Working Co-Founder, Justin Gignac. We learn about how Justin went from mascot to master of his craft. Then the historical pairing of dudes talk about the Pepsi Rebrand, the new New York City Tourism + Conventions identity, the Ice T tweet, Heinz x Absolut, Twisted Tea Vasectiomundies, Chanel West Coast, and more!

~

PEPSI REFRESH
https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_identity_and_packaging_for_pepsi_done_in_house.php

PEPSI GRAVITY
https://www.goldennumber.net/wp-content/uploads/pepsi-arnell-021109.pdf

NYC GET’S A REBRAND
https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_name_logo_and_identity_for_new_york_city_tourism_conventions_by_2x4.php

ICE T TWEET
https://twitter.com/finallevel/status/1640823012189454337?s=46&t=4R7uh9UTNnkNidkPr348sg

HEINZ X ABSOLUT
https://www.adweek.com/creativity/heinz-and-absolut-go-back-the-80s-for-pasta-alla-vodka-sauce-launc

TWISTED TEA VASECTIOMUNDIES
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/3/17/twisted-tea-vasectomundies-provides-clutch-assist-to-recently-snipped-fans


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12588548 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0400 6532 full false WE LOVE WE LOVE NYC! WE LOVE WE LOVE NYC!  EMERGENCY PODCAST ALERT: New York City introduced a new campaign this week called WE NYC.You may have heard a little bit about it…. If you haven’t, people really hate it. Like really really hate it.The entire world is talking about it, so Kevin rushed home from Vegas to record an emergency podcast with Alex. Listen to them defend the logo, the campaign and provide a much needed backlash to the backlash.

Official press release
https://www.welovenyc.nyc/in-the-news/governor-and-mayor-join-business-labor-and-community

Press kit
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dTZkMFN6olGRSjo-Ij9QlHMIoMV8479p

Official website
https://www.welovenyc.nyc/ 

]]>  EMERGENCY PODCAST ALERT: New York City introduced a new campaign this week called WE NYC.You may have heard a little bit about it…. If you haven’t, people really hate it. Like really really hate it.The entire world is talking about it, so Kevin rushed home from Vegas to record an emergency podcast with Alex. Listen to them defend the logo, the campaign and provide a much needed backlash to the backlash.

Official press release
https://www.welovenyc.nyc/in-the-news/governor-and-mayor-join-business-labor-and-community

Press kit
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dTZkMFN6olGRSjo-Ij9QlHMIoMV8479p

Official website
https://www.welovenyc.nyc/ 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12503214 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 23:00:00 -0400 1597 full false FULL FRONTAL FANTASY HOTLINE: THE SEQUEL FULL FRONTAL FANTASY HOTLINE: THE SEQUEL You’ve been begging for it! Full Frontal Fantasy Hotline: the Sequel! Alex and Kevin welcome on, Pete Freeman. In his 4th appearance on the show (for those of you counting at home) Peter treats us with some sweet heaters, as topics take the back seat this week and we answer some questions from some even neater tweeters (you, the listeners.) 

]]> You’ve been begging for it! Full Frontal Fantasy Hotline: the Sequel! Alex and Kevin welcome on, Pete Freeman. In his 4th appearance on the show (for those of you counting at home) Peter treats us with some sweet heaters, as topics take the back seat this week and we answer some questions from some even neater tweeters (you, the listeners.) 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12489677 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0400 3163 full true Kool-Aid Man Challenge Kool-Aid Man Challenge #CREAMERNATION STAND UP! The Cream Team aka Creamy Cream Boys aka Cream Machine talk about their love for cream, Long Island kids running through fences, a hero suing Buffalo Wild Wings for their boneless wings causing him “financial injury,” Red Wing Mario Boots, Van Leeuwen Hidden Valley Ranch Ice Cream, Indo Coffee, the Chicken Big Mac, and more!

]]> #CREAMERNATION STAND UP! The Cream Team aka Creamy Cream Boys aka Cream Machine talk about their love for cream, Long Island kids running through fences, a hero suing Buffalo Wild Wings for their boneless wings causing him “financial injury,” Red Wing Mario Boots, Van Leeuwen Hidden Valley Ranch Ice Cream, Indo Coffee, the Chicken Big Mac, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12441871 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0400 3496 full false DOUBLE DOWN ON THE JOUCH DOUBLE DOWN ON THE JOUCH Alex dilly dallies on wikipedia as Kevin attempts to start the show. They finally get going after gaining some valuable and thought provoking information. The gentlemen return to form as Kevin is back on the booze after a sick weekend of skiing, and Alex talks about the shows he is watching. All is right in the world. After a delicious unbiased taste test of Liquid Death’s new line of teas, the two blokes talk about Ronnie Fieg and Mr. Beast posting cringe on Twitter, Sunny D Vodka Seltzer, the Zevia rebrand, Heaven by Marc Jacobs, AND THE DOUBLE DOWN IS BACK!

~

Sunny D Vodka Seltzer
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/3/7/high-school-ragers-are-back-baby-sunny-d-unveils-vodka-seltzer

Zevia
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/3/6/turner-duckworth-refreshes-better-for-you-beverage-brand-zevia

Heaven by Marc Jacobs
https://www.nylon.com/fashion/heaven-marc-jacobs-michael-imperioli-tara-reid-deftones
IG:https://www.instagram.com/p/CpLJR7AOwPI/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=185b7029-efd9-4b39-9ad1-466709bb25b1

Double Down
https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/01/business/kfc-double-down-return/index.html 

]]> Alex dilly dallies on wikipedia as Kevin attempts to start the show. They finally get going after gaining some valuable and thought provoking information. The gentlemen return to form as Kevin is back on the booze after a sick weekend of skiing, and Alex talks about the shows he is watching. All is right in the world. After a delicious unbiased taste test of Liquid Death’s new line of teas, the two blokes talk about Ronnie Fieg and Mr. Beast posting cringe on Twitter, Sunny D Vodka Seltzer, the Zevia rebrand, Heaven by Marc Jacobs, AND THE DOUBLE DOWN IS BACK!

~

Sunny D Vodka Seltzer
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/3/7/high-school-ragers-are-back-baby-sunny-d-unveils-vodka-seltzer

Zevia
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/3/6/turner-duckworth-refreshes-better-for-you-beverage-brand-zevia

Heaven by Marc Jacobs
https://www.nylon.com/fashion/heaven-marc-jacobs-michael-imperioli-tara-reid-deftones
IG:https://www.instagram.com/p/CpLJR7AOwPI/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=185b7029-efd9-4b39-9ad1-466709bb25b1

Double Down
https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/01/business/kfc-double-down-return/index.html 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12396317 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0500 3400 full false Digital Pioneers Digital Pioneers This week on Front and Center: The fellas go Gary V mode and Crush It!™ They talk about the shattering of Jeff Koons’ statue, Nokia’s New Logo, Tingly Ted’s, “The Sex Recession,” Next Milk, and more!

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JEFF KOONS STATUE
https://www.npr.org/2023/02/23/1159018205/jeff-koons-balloon-dog-art-gallery-exhibit-miami-shattered

NOKIA REVEALS NEW LOGO
https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/27/23616582/nokia-new-logo-telecoms-mobile-phones

TINGLY TED’S - ED SHEERAN X HEINZ
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/2/22/ed-sheeran-and-kraft-heinz-announce-new-line-of-hot-sauce-called-tingly-teds

SEX RECESSION
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/13/opinion/have-more-sex-please.html

SEX BRAND
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/2/23/uncommon-designed-sex-brand-wants-us-to-do-more-fcking-and-save-sex

DICK CHIPS
https://chazzchips.com/en/ready-to-gift-a-box-with-pussy-flavour-chips

NEXT MILK
https://www.delish.com/food-news/a43027409/got-milk-ads-recreated/  

]]> This week on Front and Center: The fellas go Gary V mode and Crush It!™ They talk about the shattering of Jeff Koons’ statue, Nokia’s New Logo, Tingly Ted’s, “The Sex Recession,” Next Milk, and more!

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JEFF KOONS STATUE
https://www.npr.org/2023/02/23/1159018205/jeff-koons-balloon-dog-art-gallery-exhibit-miami-shattered

NOKIA REVEALS NEW LOGO
https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/27/23616582/nokia-new-logo-telecoms-mobile-phones

TINGLY TED’S - ED SHEERAN X HEINZ
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/2/22/ed-sheeran-and-kraft-heinz-announce-new-line-of-hot-sauce-called-tingly-teds

SEX RECESSION
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/13/opinion/have-more-sex-please.html

SEX BRAND
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/2/23/uncommon-designed-sex-brand-wants-us-to-do-more-fcking-and-save-sex

DICK CHIPS
https://chazzchips.com/en/ready-to-gift-a-box-with-pussy-flavour-chips

NEXT MILK
https://www.delish.com/food-news/a43027409/got-milk-ads-recreated/  

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12349306 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0500 3109 full false Big Head Problems Big Head Problems Alex has a big head, Kevin has a big bruise on his butt. The two persevere regardless of their ailments and muster up the strength to put on an epic performance. They talk about the NBA All Star Weekend, Ruffles Hot Dog flavored chips, 7UP rebrand, Kraft Macaroni Hug, Barney redesign, Pharrell and Louis Vuitton, Jenni’s x Ted Lasso, and more!

~

Mac McClung Dunks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqP9rx-l9AM

Hot Dog Flavored Chips
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/2/21/proving-once-again-hes-not-a-role-model-charles-barkley-inspires-ruffles-hot-dog-flavored-chips

7up Rebrand
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/2/16/pepsico-unveils-new-visual-identity-for-7up

Kraft Helps Super Bowl Losers
https://designtaxi.com/news/422240/Kraft-Gives-Philly-Fans-A-Noodle-Hug-To-Comfort-Them-From-Super-Bowl-Loss/

New Barney
https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/a_sight_for_saur_eyes.php

Louis Vuitton Hires Pharrell To Be The Men's Creative Director
https://www.instagram.com/p/CopvowFN3vQ/?hl=en

Jeni’s X Ted Lasso
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/2/17/jenis-announces-collabs-with-ted-lasso-for-biscuits-with-the-boss

]]> Alex has a big head, Kevin has a big bruise on his butt. The two persevere regardless of their ailments and muster up the strength to put on an epic performance. They talk about the NBA All Star Weekend, Ruffles Hot Dog flavored chips, 7UP rebrand, Kraft Macaroni Hug, Barney redesign, Pharrell and Louis Vuitton, Jenni’s x Ted Lasso, and more!

~

Mac McClung Dunks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqP9rx-l9AM

Hot Dog Flavored Chips
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/2/21/proving-once-again-hes-not-a-role-model-charles-barkley-inspires-ruffles-hot-dog-flavored-chips

7up Rebrand
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/2/16/pepsico-unveils-new-visual-identity-for-7up

Kraft Helps Super Bowl Losers
https://designtaxi.com/news/422240/Kraft-Gives-Philly-Fans-A-Noodle-Hug-To-Comfort-Them-From-Super-Bowl-Loss/

New Barney
https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/a_sight_for_saur_eyes.php

Louis Vuitton Hires Pharrell To Be The Men's Creative Director
https://www.instagram.com/p/CopvowFN3vQ/?hl=en

Jeni’s X Ted Lasso
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/2/17/jenis-announces-collabs-with-ted-lasso-for-biscuits-with-the-boss

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12301035 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500 2751 full true CANDY COATED CLAM BITES CANDY COATED CLAM BITES Alex and Kevin welcome Jackie DeJesu Center, my wife(borat voice), on the pod to discuss Rihanna’s Halftime performance, some Super Bowl commercials, and the Valentine's Day brand moments that mostly fell flat.

Rihanna’s Performance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjBo--1n8lI

Ma&Yas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV2ARgWiGok

Spokes Candies are back
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv0vPHWIX8U

Jesus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5x1RyJOwP8&t=1s

TUBI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73p4lL1iq7w&t=4s

Sketchers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdN0GWOtsHQ

Mcdonalds X Cardi B X Offset
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2023/02/12/valentines-day-mcdonalds-new-cardi-b-and-offset-meal-just-two/11230449002/

Drizzly Hotline
https://www.drizmeehotline.com/

Cracker Barrel
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cracker-barrel-old-country-store-celebrates-care-this-valentines-day-and-sweetens-the-deal-for-couples-who-pop-the-question-at-its-restaurants-nationwide-301735560.html

Topo Chico - Send A Scorpion To Your Ex
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/2/10/thinking-about-your-ex-this-valentines-day-send-them-a-scorpion-courtesy-of-topo-chico

Milf And Cookies - Jimmy Johns
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230130005181/en


]]> Alex and Kevin welcome Jackie DeJesu Center, my wife(borat voice), on the pod to discuss Rihanna’s Halftime performance, some Super Bowl commercials, and the Valentine's Day brand moments that mostly fell flat.

Rihanna’s Performance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjBo--1n8lI

Ma&Yas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV2ARgWiGok

Spokes Candies are back
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv0vPHWIX8U

Jesus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5x1RyJOwP8&t=1s

TUBI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73p4lL1iq7w&t=4s

Sketchers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdN0GWOtsHQ

Mcdonalds X Cardi B X Offset
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2023/02/12/valentines-day-mcdonalds-new-cardi-b-and-offset-meal-just-two/11230449002/

Drizzly Hotline
https://www.drizmeehotline.com/

Cracker Barrel
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cracker-barrel-old-country-store-celebrates-care-this-valentines-day-and-sweetens-the-deal-for-couples-who-pop-the-question-at-its-restaurants-nationwide-301735560.html

Topo Chico - Send A Scorpion To Your Ex
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/2/10/thinking-about-your-ex-this-valentines-day-send-them-a-scorpion-courtesy-of-topo-chico

Milf And Cookies - Jimmy Johns
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230130005181/en


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12254522 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500 3253 full false Now That’s What I Call Package Design Now That’s What I Call Package Design The fricken fellas are back in the studio for a solo episode. They talk about all sorts of stuff like: Monster Trucks,  New York’s Best Bagel, Milf Manor, The Grammy Awards, the Burberry Rebrand, Big Red MSCHF Boots, WD40 Cologne, Penis Shaped Lipstick, Oscar Mayer hiring Hotdoggers, Coca-Cola Move, Hellman's Pre-Super Bowl Commercial, and more!

~

BURBERRY
https://hypebeast.com/2023/2/buberry-rebrand-daniel-lee

BIG BOOTS BY MSCHF
https://hypebeast.com/2023/2/mschf-big-red-boot-release-info

MSCHF WD40 COLOGNE
https://hypebeast.com/2023/2/mschf-wd-40-cologne-release-info

PENIS SHAPED LIPSTICK
https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/isamaya-ffrench-penis-lipstick/

OSCAR MAYER IS LOOKING FOR WIENERMOBILE DRIVER
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2023/1/17/23560140/oscar-mayer-is-searching-for-its-next-12-pack-of-wienermobile-driver

COKE TEASES NEW CREATIONS FLAVOR. THE INTERNET ALREADY KNEW.
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/2/2/coca-cola-teases-new-creations-flavor-the-internet-already-knows-all-about-it

HELLMAN'S PRE SUPERBOWL COMMERCIAL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_xfLBvk-AA&t=30s 


]]> The fricken fellas are back in the studio for a solo episode. They talk about all sorts of stuff like: Monster Trucks,  New York’s Best Bagel, Milf Manor, The Grammy Awards, the Burberry Rebrand, Big Red MSCHF Boots, WD40 Cologne, Penis Shaped Lipstick, Oscar Mayer hiring Hotdoggers, Coca-Cola Move, Hellman's Pre-Super Bowl Commercial, and more!

~

BURBERRY
https://hypebeast.com/2023/2/buberry-rebrand-daniel-lee

BIG BOOTS BY MSCHF
https://hypebeast.com/2023/2/mschf-big-red-boot-release-info

MSCHF WD40 COLOGNE
https://hypebeast.com/2023/2/mschf-wd-40-cologne-release-info

PENIS SHAPED LIPSTICK
https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/isamaya-ffrench-penis-lipstick/

OSCAR MAYER IS LOOKING FOR WIENERMOBILE DRIVER
https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2023/1/17/23560140/oscar-mayer-is-searching-for-its-next-12-pack-of-wienermobile-driver

COKE TEASES NEW CREATIONS FLAVOR. THE INTERNET ALREADY KNEW.
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/2/2/coca-cola-teases-new-creations-flavor-the-internet-already-knows-all-about-it

HELLMAN'S PRE SUPERBOWL COMMERCIAL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_xfLBvk-AA&t=30s 


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12205933 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500 3022 full false BIG FLEX POD BIG FLEX POD This week we welcome Forrest Huu Ta, a member of the Center Stu Crew! Kevin represses his football feelings as they talk about the Empire State Building repping another cities colors, Maya Rudolf’s debut as the M&M’s spokesperson, A&W makes a statement about their pantsless mascot, Tiffany and CO and Nikes release an expensive toothbrush and some Air Force Ones, Lil Yatchy uses AI to create the album art for his new album “Let’s Start Here,” PIZZA HUT SETS GUINNESS RECORD FOR WORLD'S LARGEST PIZZA, Mr. Beast cures 1000 people’s blindness and puts it on Youtube, Natural Light goes retro in a new can design, Martha Stewart teams up with Oreo to launch Most Stuffed and go into the metaverse, and more!

~

Empire State Building Goes Green
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-empire-state-building-turned-green-for-the-eagles-then-the-backlash-ensued-11675105238

M&M
MA&YA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpkqS4vyKjs&t=11s
FACE PRINT:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfzfLm_tx6A

A&W makes a statement
https://twitter.com/awrestaurants/status/1617975902004019231?s=46&t=2773Sii7SmjXF1LDxtbb3Q

Tiffany & Co x Nike
https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/nike-and-tiffany-trainer-collaboration-2023

Lil Yatchy Let’s Start Here
https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/lil-yachty-lets-start-here-album-cover-ai-1234728233/

World’s Biggest Pizza
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/world-biggest-pizza-guinness-record/index.html

Mr. Beast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ2ifmkGGus

Natural Light New Packaging
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/1/23/natural-light-goes-retro-with-1979-throwback-packaging

Most Oreo
https://www.oreo.com/most-oreo-oreo 

]]> This week we welcome Forrest Huu Ta, a member of the Center Stu Crew! Kevin represses his football feelings as they talk about the Empire State Building repping another cities colors, Maya Rudolf’s debut as the M&M’s spokesperson, A&W makes a statement about their pantsless mascot, Tiffany and CO and Nikes release an expensive toothbrush and some Air Force Ones, Lil Yatchy uses AI to create the album art for his new album “Let’s Start Here,” PIZZA HUT SETS GUINNESS RECORD FOR WORLD'S LARGEST PIZZA, Mr. Beast cures 1000 people’s blindness and puts it on Youtube, Natural Light goes retro in a new can design, Martha Stewart teams up with Oreo to launch Most Stuffed and go into the metaverse, and more!

~

Empire State Building Goes Green
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-empire-state-building-turned-green-for-the-eagles-then-the-backlash-ensued-11675105238

M&M
MA&YA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpkqS4vyKjs&t=11s
FACE PRINT:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfzfLm_tx6A

A&W makes a statement
https://twitter.com/awrestaurants/status/1617975902004019231?s=46&t=2773Sii7SmjXF1LDxtbb3Q

Tiffany & Co x Nike
https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/nike-and-tiffany-trainer-collaboration-2023

Lil Yatchy Let’s Start Here
https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/lil-yachty-lets-start-here-album-cover-ai-1234728233/

World’s Biggest Pizza
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/world-biggest-pizza-guinness-record/index.html

Mr. Beast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ2ifmkGGus

Natural Light New Packaging
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/1/23/natural-light-goes-retro-with-1979-throwback-packaging

Most Oreo
https://www.oreo.com/most-oreo-oreo 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12158358 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500 3344 full false Three-Pete Three-Pete This week on the podcast: We are delighted to welcome Pete Freeman back on for his third pod! Kevin details being punched at a football game, The M&M’s pause on spokescandies, The Bolt Brand System by Koto, Kim Kardashian speaks at Harvard Business School, Skims Taps ‘White Lotus’ Stars Simona Tabasco and Beatrice Grannò for Valentine’s Day Campaign, the Fat Tire rebrand by Land, Philadelphia's Schmere Socks, and more!

~

M&M’s Press Release
https://twitter.com/mmschocolate/status/1617518785686274052

M&M Outrage
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/23/mms-pulls-spokescandies-in-the-wake-of-right-wing-outrage.html

Bolt
https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_and_identity_for_bolt_by_koto.php

Kim Kardashian at Harvard Business School
https://www.instagram.com/p/CnsJx9QSjf5/?hl=en

Skims
https://variety.com/shop/kim-kardashian-skims-white-lotus-stars-campaign-simona-tabasco-beatrice-granno-1235499864/

Fat Tire
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/1/19/philadelphia-cream-cheese-announces-schmear-socks-inspired-by-nikes-montreal-bagel-dunks

Schmere Socks
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/1/19/philadelphia-cream-cheese-announces-schmear-socks-inspired-by-nikes-montreal-bagel-dunks


]]> This week on the podcast: We are delighted to welcome Pete Freeman back on for his third pod! Kevin details being punched at a football game, The M&M’s pause on spokescandies, The Bolt Brand System by Koto, Kim Kardashian speaks at Harvard Business School, Skims Taps ‘White Lotus’ Stars Simona Tabasco and Beatrice Grannò for Valentine’s Day Campaign, the Fat Tire rebrand by Land, Philadelphia's Schmere Socks, and more!

~

M&M’s Press Release
https://twitter.com/mmschocolate/status/1617518785686274052

M&M Outrage
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/23/mms-pulls-spokescandies-in-the-wake-of-right-wing-outrage.html

Bolt
https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_and_identity_for_bolt_by_koto.php

Kim Kardashian at Harvard Business School
https://www.instagram.com/p/CnsJx9QSjf5/?hl=en

Skims
https://variety.com/shop/kim-kardashian-skims-white-lotus-stars-campaign-simona-tabasco-beatrice-granno-1235499864/

Fat Tire
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/1/19/philadelphia-cream-cheese-announces-schmear-socks-inspired-by-nikes-montreal-bagel-dunks

Schmere Socks
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/1/19/philadelphia-cream-cheese-announces-schmear-socks-inspired-by-nikes-montreal-bagel-dunks


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12117472 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500 3667 full false Sleepy Cereal Sleepy Cereal Kevin lost his voice this weekend, you’ll never guess how it happened, but he digs deep and puts up a masterful performance. Alex and Kevin discuss this weekend in football (only for 5 minutes), Love Island, Dennis Collin NIL deal with Popeyes, Paris Olympics, Sleepy Cereal, Plastic Free, The Big New Yorker, and more!

~

One of the greatest plays of all time..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDnn0xylHKA

Another GOATED NIL deal
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/35426847/terio-popeyes-kid-dieunerst-collin-cfb-nil
Og vid: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/N3XQFKIYO9Y

Paris
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apuN7YhUWjg

Sleepy Cereal
https://www.postconsumerbrands.com/sweet-dreams/

Plastic Free
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/1/17/our-incredible-future-the-creative-renaissance

The Big New Yorker
https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/pizza-hut-big-new-yorker-pizza-returning 


]]> Kevin lost his voice this weekend, you’ll never guess how it happened, but he digs deep and puts up a masterful performance. Alex and Kevin discuss this weekend in football (only for 5 minutes), Love Island, Dennis Collin NIL deal with Popeyes, Paris Olympics, Sleepy Cereal, Plastic Free, The Big New Yorker, and more!

~

One of the greatest plays of all time..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDnn0xylHKA

Another GOATED NIL deal
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/35426847/terio-popeyes-kid-dieunerst-collin-cfb-nil
Og vid: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/N3XQFKIYO9Y

Paris
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apuN7YhUWjg

Sleepy Cereal
https://www.postconsumerbrands.com/sweet-dreams/

Plastic Free
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/1/17/our-incredible-future-the-creative-renaissance

The Big New Yorker
https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/pizza-hut-big-new-yorker-pizza-returning 


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12064911 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0500 3028 full false WOKE CANDY WOKE CANDY 2023 BABY! WE BACK, and we’re going to be better than we were last year. In the first pod of the year the fellas recap their breaks and talk about chili and cinnamon rolls, leaving groovy fonts in 2022, Equinox’s January campaign, Prime Energy Drink, YSL take out bag, M&Ms new campaign, and more

~

CHILI AND CINNAMON ROLLS
https://twitter.com/CaucasianJames/status/1610337544054390784

ALEX’S TWEET
https://twitter.com/THEALEXCENTER/status/1610345642680848392

EQUINOX WE DON’T SPEAK JANUARY
https://hypebeast.com/2023/1/equinox-we-dont-speak-january-banning-new-years-resolution-members-info

LOGAN PAUL X KSI PRIME LAUNCHES
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/1/5/logan-paul-and-ksi-launch-prime-energy

YSL TAKEOUT BAG
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/1/5/you-probably-dont-want-to-put-your-leftovers-in-this-saint-laurent-takeout-box-bag

M&M SUPPORTS WOMEN
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/1/10/mms-announces-limited-edition-packaging-flipping-the-status-quo-that-celebrates-women


]]> 2023 BABY! WE BACK, and we’re going to be better than we were last year. In the first pod of the year the fellas recap their breaks and talk about chili and cinnamon rolls, leaving groovy fonts in 2022, Equinox’s January campaign, Prime Energy Drink, YSL take out bag, M&Ms new campaign, and more

~

CHILI AND CINNAMON ROLLS
https://twitter.com/CaucasianJames/status/1610337544054390784

ALEX’S TWEET
https://twitter.com/THEALEXCENTER/status/1610345642680848392

EQUINOX WE DON’T SPEAK JANUARY
https://hypebeast.com/2023/1/equinox-we-dont-speak-january-banning-new-years-resolution-members-info

LOGAN PAUL X KSI PRIME LAUNCHES
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/1/5/logan-paul-and-ksi-launch-prime-energy

YSL TAKEOUT BAG
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/1/5/you-probably-dont-want-to-put-your-leftovers-in-this-saint-laurent-takeout-box-bag

M&M SUPPORTS WOMEN
https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/1/10/mms-announces-limited-edition-packaging-flipping-the-status-quo-that-celebrates-women


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-12019289 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0500 3278 full false The 2022 Fronties and Backies Award Show The 2022 Fronties and Backies Award Show THE only award show (podcast) that matters. You know what it is!! The best and the worst of 2022! The music around 55 mins is an interlude, not an ending, so be sure to listen through or skip to the other side so you can hear the Backies!

]]> THE only award show (podcast) that matters. You know what it is!! The best and the worst of 2022! The music around 55 mins is an interlude, not an ending, so be sure to listen through or skip to the other side so you can hear the Backies!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-11913836 Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0500 4656 full false Great Year for Great Value! Great Year for Great Value! This week the fellas go in on The Morning Consult Fastest Growing Brands 2022 report, Liquid Death holiday wrapping paper, branded ugly Christmas sweaters, the Bored Ape Yacht Club lawsuit, the launch of Cove, Philadelphia plant based cream cheese, and more!

FASTEST GROWING BRANDS 2022
https://go.morningconsult.com/rs/850-TAA-511/images/Fastest-Growing-Brands-2022.pdf


]]> This week the fellas go in on The Morning Consult Fastest Growing Brands 2022 report, Liquid Death holiday wrapping paper, branded ugly Christmas sweaters, the Bored Ape Yacht Club lawsuit, the launch of Cove, Philadelphia plant based cream cheese, and more!

FASTEST GROWING BRANDS 2022
https://go.morningconsult.com/rs/850-TAA-511/images/Fastest-Growing-Brands-2022.pdf


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-11867714 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0500 3057 full false Newman is a New Man Newman is a New Man I’d like to start by saluting Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, for her yearly clinic of strategic writing that comes with the Color of the Year. She is truly the GOAT and I look forward to reading her 2024 press release. Now back to your regularly scheduled programming… Alex’s World Cup fever has broken and he is on the mend. Kevin keeps losing his soccer bets but will not give up, nothing has really changed. The fellas discuss AI Portraits, The Pantone Color of the Year, Pink Sauce, the Newman’s Own rebrand, MSCHF’s Art Basel ATM Leaderboard, The Cheto Duster, Coca-Cola x Parade, MTN Dew Fruitquake, and more!

]]> I’d like to start by saluting Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, for her yearly clinic of strategic writing that comes with the Color of the Year. She is truly the GOAT and I look forward to reading her 2024 press release. Now back to your regularly scheduled programming… Alex’s World Cup fever has broken and he is on the mend. Kevin keeps losing his soccer bets but will not give up, nothing has really changed. The fellas discuss AI Portraits, The Pantone Color of the Year, Pink Sauce, the Newman’s Own rebrand, MSCHF’s Art Basel ATM Leaderboard, The Cheto Duster, Coca-Cola x Parade, MTN Dew Fruitquake, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-11831334 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0500 3475 full false iCUP iCUP Alex and Kevin are back in the studio to kick off  Holiday SZN, and they are definitely not distracted by the USA World Cup victory that happened while recording. The fellas talk about Budweiser's World Cup pivot, Steve Job's Birkenstocks, the repercussion of the KIA logo, Miller Lite’s Christmas Tree Keg Stand, Hidden Valley’s Ranch on the Branch, Mike Tyson x Evander Holyfield Holy Ears, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin are back in the studio to kick off  Holiday SZN, and they are definitely not distracted by the USA World Cup victory that happened while recording. The fellas talk about Budweiser's World Cup pivot, Steve Job's Birkenstocks, the repercussion of the KIA logo, Miller Lite’s Christmas Tree Keg Stand, Hidden Valley’s Ranch on the Branch, Mike Tyson x Evander Holyfield Holy Ears, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-11785087 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:00:00 -0500 2667 full false IT'S GIVING THANKS IT'S GIVING THANKS GOBBLE GOBBLE BITCH! IT’S TURKEY TIME! Open up wide because here comes the airplane aka: Alex and Karen, I mean Kevin are spoon feeding you a full spread of Thanksgiving’s hottest brand moments. We talk about Campbell’s Soup’s State of Sides Report, Southern Comfort’s Drinking Pants, Frank’s Turkey Injector Kit, Jenny-O’s Turkey Hotline, White Castle’s Stuffin’ Muffins, Aura Bora’s Green Bean Casserole Sparkling Water, Brown Friday, and more!


STATE OF SIDES: https://www.paperturn-view.com/?pid=Mjg283443 

]]> GOBBLE GOBBLE BITCH! IT’S TURKEY TIME! Open up wide because here comes the airplane aka: Alex and Karen, I mean Kevin are spoon feeding you a full spread of Thanksgiving’s hottest brand moments. We talk about Campbell’s Soup’s State of Sides Report, Southern Comfort’s Drinking Pants, Frank’s Turkey Injector Kit, Jenny-O’s Turkey Hotline, White Castle’s Stuffin’ Muffins, Aura Bora’s Green Bean Casserole Sparkling Water, Brown Friday, and more!


STATE OF SIDES: https://www.paperturn-view.com/?pid=Mjg283443 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-11750252 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0500 3027 full false The Story of Castoreum The Story of Castoreum Alex and Kevin are live (previously recorded) from Greenpoint, Brooklyn! The two rad dudes learn about Castoreum, google it, and talk about Twitter going to shit, the First Creative Director of the New York Knicks, The FTX situation, a Philadelphia Man eating 40 rotisserie chickens, the Canada Dry refresh, Mom’s Spaghetti, Molly Baz’s wine, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin are live (previously recorded) from Greenpoint, Brooklyn! The two rad dudes learn about Castoreum, google it, and talk about Twitter going to shit, the First Creative Director of the New York Knicks, The FTX situation, a Philadelphia Man eating 40 rotisserie chickens, the Canada Dry refresh, Mom’s Spaghetti, Molly Baz’s wine, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-11709464 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -0500 2940 full false The Snask Pact The Snask Pact Fredrik Öst and Erik Kockum from Snask join Alex and Kevin to talk about their philosophy and approach to creative work. They tell us ​​about conquering the world through fine lookin’ design and real emotions, creating meaningful connections, dealing with clients, not caring about what people think, standing up for their beliefs and opinions, and much more!

 


]]> Fredrik Öst and Erik Kockum from Snask join Alex and Kevin to talk about their philosophy and approach to creative work. They tell us ​​about conquering the world through fine lookin’ design and real emotions, creating meaningful connections, dealing with clients, not caring about what people think, standing up for their beliefs and opinions, and much more!

 


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-11662606 Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500 4376 full false SINGLE FAT AND HORNY SINGLE FAT AND HORNY KEVIN GOT A NEW SWEATSHIRT AND IT'S REALLY COOL! Hear the riveting audio only description before your two favorite fellas talk about how people eat candy corn (according to the National Confectioners Association (who knew that was an actual organization, certainly not us)), Orkin Pest Infested Pops, Halloweendy's, Airheads flavored floss, the McRib Farewell Tour, Hype Horse Shoes, Chrissy Teigan's Cravings, Microsoft x Oreo Thins, Single and Fat, Gen Z soda, and more!

]]> KEVIN GOT A NEW SWEATSHIRT AND IT'S REALLY COOL! Hear the riveting audio only description before your two favorite fellas talk about how people eat candy corn (according to the National Confectioners Association (who knew that was an actual organization, certainly not us)), Orkin Pest Infested Pops, Halloweendy's, Airheads flavored floss, the McRib Farewell Tour, Hype Horse Shoes, Chrissy Teigan's Cravings, Microsoft x Oreo Thins, Single and Fat, Gen Z soda, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-11581021 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:00:00 -0400 3834 full false I Took the Wock to Austin I Took the Wock to Austin Alex and Kevin are back in action, doing what they do best: talking about the hottest design and branding stories from around the world. The rad dudes talk about the Balenciaga x Lays clutch bag, Beyond Meat COO going off and slaying, Flip Whip sprayable ranch and blue cheese, Arbys x Pusha T part 2, The Big Unit’s photos, Monster Energy’s The Beast Unleashed, the first edition of Trick or Treat of 2022, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin are back in action, doing what they do best: talking about the hottest design and branding stories from around the world. The rad dudes talk about the Balenciaga x Lays clutch bag, Beyond Meat COO going off and slaying, Flip Whip sprayable ranch and blue cheese, Arbys x Pusha T part 2, The Big Unit’s photos, Monster Energy’s The Beast Unleashed, the first edition of Trick or Treat of 2022, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-11517842 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0400 3500 full true Utendahl Creative Utendahl Creative Alex and Kevin welcome Madison Utendahl and Tori Baisden from Utendahl Creative: a Black founded, female led, anti-trend design studio who believes that stories are data with a soul. Madison, the Founder, and Tori, Partner and Creative Director, talk about meeting at the Museum of Ice Cream, starting a studio, and fundamentally changing the way creatives work. We also talk about their newest project Good Eat'n, a collaboration with GoPuff and Chris Paul. Enjoy!

https://utendahlcreative.com/
IG: @utendahlcreative

Good Eat’n
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/9/14/chris-paul-and-gopuff-launch-plant-based-snack-good-eatn-with-design-from-utendahl-creative


]]> Alex and Kevin welcome Madison Utendahl and Tori Baisden from Utendahl Creative: a Black founded, female led, anti-trend design studio who believes that stories are data with a soul. Madison, the Founder, and Tori, Partner and Creative Director, talk about meeting at the Museum of Ice Cream, starting a studio, and fundamentally changing the way creatives work. We also talk about their newest project Good Eat'n, a collaboration with GoPuff and Chris Paul. Enjoy!

https://utendahlcreative.com/
IG: @utendahlcreative

Good Eat’n
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/9/14/chris-paul-and-gopuff-launch-plant-based-snack-good-eatn-with-design-from-utendahl-creative


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-11431644 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:00:00 -0400 4313 full false Subway Shit Sandwich Subway Shit Sandwich SUBWAY IS BACK! Alex and Kevin discuss Kellogg’s insta-bowls, the Subway Shit Sandwich, Wingstop’s Chicken Sandwich rollout and provocative tweet, Sprite Plus, and more!

]]> SUBWAY IS BACK! Alex and Kevin discuss Kellogg’s insta-bowls, the Subway Shit Sandwich, Wingstop’s Chicken Sandwich rollout and provocative tweet, Sprite Plus, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-11319317 Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400 3466 full false The Seinfeld Effect The Seinfeld Effect CENTER Buzzsprout-11286350 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:00:00 -0400 3529 full false The Intersection of Alcohol and Protein The Intersection of Alcohol and Protein Alex and Kevin coming at you from the coldest room in Greenpoint, and the only thing keeping them warm is their hot takes. The fellas discuss the Corn Kid, drinking beer through a hot dog straw, the protein infused canned hard seltzer, PSL SZN kickoff, the new 818 bottle, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin coming at you from the coldest room in Greenpoint, and the only thing keeping them warm is their hot takes. The fellas discuss the Corn Kid, drinking beer through a hot dog straw, the protein infused canned hard seltzer, PSL SZN kickoff, the new 818 bottle, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-11232039 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0400 2605 full false An Episode that Resonates With Gen Z Listeners An Episode that Resonates With Gen Z Listeners This week Alex and Kevin talk about the recession and the correlating trend that they consider to be a silver lining. Kevin has some sympathy for the Meta 3d team after Zuck gets cyberbullied for the lackluster graphics he shared from the metaverse. The two also discuss Ben and Jerry’s and Tony’s Chocolonely teaming working together, SNOOP LOOPS, the 7/11 coffee brand update, Starbucks pulling out of Russia, the start of PSL SZN, and more!

]]> This week Alex and Kevin talk about the recession and the correlating trend that they consider to be a silver lining. Kevin has some sympathy for the Meta 3d team after Zuck gets cyberbullied for the lackluster graphics he shared from the metaverse. The two also discuss Ben and Jerry’s and Tony’s Chocolonely teaming working together, SNOOP LOOPS, the 7/11 coffee brand update, Starbucks pulling out of Russia, the start of PSL SZN, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-11192408 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0400 4138 full false Can You Taste the Dream? Can You Taste the Dream? Kevin tells Alex about his newfound love for NASCAR before they taste test Pricklee, a cactus water brand sent to them by a listener. The fellas discuss Decoldest Crawford’s air conditioning commercial, Coca Cola Creation’s Dreamwave soda, Miller High Life’s Ice Cream Dive Bar, the Youtube Shorts Drive-thru, Collins’ Girl Scouts rebrand, and more.

]]> Kevin tells Alex about his newfound love for NASCAR before they taste test Pricklee, a cactus water brand sent to them by a listener. The fellas discuss Decoldest Crawford’s air conditioning commercial, Coca Cola Creation’s Dreamwave soda, Miller High Life’s Ice Cream Dive Bar, the Youtube Shorts Drive-thru, Collins’ Girl Scouts rebrand, and more.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-11155759 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0400 3253 full false Live From The Hollywood Soho House! Live From The Hollywood Soho House! Alex is in Hollywood eating deluxe salads by the pool. Linking, building and rubbing elbows with some of Los Angeles' hottest influencers, but being low-key sneaky aka not name dropping. Slight apologies for the audio quality on this bad boy, blame the Soho House wifi (how is it this bad, I thought people were supposed to work there?) Anyways, the fellas get into it this week talking about the hottest stories in branding; the resurrection of Choco Taco, Tabasco rebrand, Applebees’ Saucy Gloss, Tito’s Seltzer, Heinekicks, and more!

]]> Alex is in Hollywood eating deluxe salads by the pool. Linking, building and rubbing elbows with some of Los Angeles' hottest influencers, but being low-key sneaky aka not name dropping. Slight apologies for the audio quality on this bad boy, blame the Soho House wifi (how is it this bad, I thought people were supposed to work there?) Anyways, the fellas get into it this week talking about the hottest stories in branding; the resurrection of Choco Taco, Tabasco rebrand, Applebees’ Saucy Gloss, Tito’s Seltzer, Heinekicks, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-11117009 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0400 2219 full false The Pod Gets Wilder: with Thomas Wilder The Pod Gets Wilder: with Thomas Wilder Things get wilder as Alex and Kevin welcome on former Partner and Creative Director at Collins, Executive Creative Director at Sweetgreen Brand Studio, and current Global Principal at Wolff Olins: Thomas Wilder! The takes get spicy after an in depth rundown of Sweetgreen menu hacks. They talk about Choco Taco, Hilton’s new commercial featuring Paris Hilton, Kate Moss x Diet Coke, General Mills x KAWS, Ecovados, the updated quarter design, and more!

~

Thomas Wilder
@thomaswilder

~


RIP CHOCO TACO
https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2022/07/26/choco-tacos-klondike-discontinued/

HILTON X PARIS HILTON
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hpSSmyGVUM

KATE MOSS X DIET COKE
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/7/21/diet-coke-hires-kate-moss-as-creative-director-and-the-first-release-is-runway-ready

GENERAL MILLS X KAWS
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/7/25/do-the-monster-mash-at-breakfast-with-general-mills-and-kaws-cereal-collab

ECOVADOS
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/7/25/ecovado-aims-to-be-the-sustainable-alternative-to-avocados

NEW QUARTER JUST DROPPED
https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/the_right_stuff.php#memberful_overlay


]]> Things get wilder as Alex and Kevin welcome on former Partner and Creative Director at Collins, Executive Creative Director at Sweetgreen Brand Studio, and current Global Principal at Wolff Olins: Thomas Wilder! The takes get spicy after an in depth rundown of Sweetgreen menu hacks. They talk about Choco Taco, Hilton’s new commercial featuring Paris Hilton, Kate Moss x Diet Coke, General Mills x KAWS, Ecovados, the updated quarter design, and more!

~

Thomas Wilder
@thomaswilder

~


RIP CHOCO TACO
https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2022/07/26/choco-tacos-klondike-discontinued/

HILTON X PARIS HILTON
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hpSSmyGVUM

KATE MOSS X DIET COKE
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/7/21/diet-coke-hires-kate-moss-as-creative-director-and-the-first-release-is-runway-ready

GENERAL MILLS X KAWS
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/7/25/do-the-monster-mash-at-breakfast-with-general-mills-and-kaws-cereal-collab

ECOVADOS
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/7/25/ecovado-aims-to-be-the-sustainable-alternative-to-avocados

NEW QUARTER JUST DROPPED
https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/the_right_stuff.php#memberful_overlay


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-11071637 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400 4855 full false Honest Abe Says Hustle Harder Honest Abe Says Hustle Harder Alex and Kevin discuss the hottest internet stories and dip into a quick history lesson before getting into the topics, which include but are not limited to: The Hot Pocket’s Rebrand, Heinz Spoon Fries, Jimmy Fallon MSCHF Gobstomper shoes, and Old Navy x Bored Ape.

HOT POCKETS REBRAND https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/7/11/hot-pockets-gets-a-hot-new-packaging-design

HEINZ SPOON FRIES
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/7/14/heinz-reveals-its-latest-invention-and-its-beyond-our-wildest-dreams-meet-spoon-friez

JIMMY FALLON X MSCHF
https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/mschf-jimmy-fallon-gobstomper-sneaker-price/

OLD NAVY X BORED APE
https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/old-navy-bored-ape-yacht-club-tshirt-info


]]> Alex and Kevin discuss the hottest internet stories and dip into a quick history lesson before getting into the topics, which include but are not limited to: The Hot Pocket’s Rebrand, Heinz Spoon Fries, Jimmy Fallon MSCHF Gobstomper shoes, and Old Navy x Bored Ape.

HOT POCKETS REBRAND https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/7/11/hot-pockets-gets-a-hot-new-packaging-design

HEINZ SPOON FRIES
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/7/14/heinz-reveals-its-latest-invention-and-its-beyond-our-wildest-dreams-meet-spoon-friez

JIMMY FALLON X MSCHF
https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/mschf-jimmy-fallon-gobstomper-sneaker-price/

OLD NAVY X BORED APE
https://hypebeast.com/2022/7/old-navy-bored-ape-yacht-club-tshirt-info


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-11025248 Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0400 3686 full false You Had Me at Meat Sweats You Had Me at Meat Sweats They are back! After a week hiatus because of some hot hot summertime fires, Alex and Kevin discuss this years hotdog eating contest, Minions Rise of Gru fallout, The new I voted Sticker in Ulster County NY, MSCHF Eat the Rich popsicles, Arby’s x Old Spice Meat Sweat Defense Kit, Radio Shack Twitter account, Coke x Marshmello, and more!

~

Taco Bell x Cheez-Its
https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/taco-bell-cheez-it-tostada-crunchwrap

Ulster County sticker contest
https://elections.ulstercountyny.gov/i-voted-sticker-contest/

MSCHF Eat the Rich
https://eattherichpopsicles.com/?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=eattherichpopsicles&utm_campaign=newdrop

Arby’s x Old Spice
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/7/5/old-spice-and-arbys-team-up-to-stop-the-meat-sweats
https://arbysshop.com/products/meat-sweat-defense-kit

Radio Shack Twitter
https://twitter.com/RadioShack

Coke x Marshmello
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/30/coca-cola-drops-the-needle-on-latest-creations-flavor-collaborating-with-marshmello

]]> They are back! After a week hiatus because of some hot hot summertime fires, Alex and Kevin discuss this years hotdog eating contest, Minions Rise of Gru fallout, The new I voted Sticker in Ulster County NY, MSCHF Eat the Rich popsicles, Arby’s x Old Spice Meat Sweat Defense Kit, Radio Shack Twitter account, Coke x Marshmello, and more!

~

Taco Bell x Cheez-Its
https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/taco-bell-cheez-it-tostada-crunchwrap

Ulster County sticker contest
https://elections.ulstercountyny.gov/i-voted-sticker-contest/

MSCHF Eat the Rich
https://eattherichpopsicles.com/?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=eattherichpopsicles&utm_campaign=newdrop

Arby’s x Old Spice
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/7/5/old-spice-and-arbys-team-up-to-stop-the-meat-sweats
https://arbysshop.com/products/meat-sweat-defense-kit

Radio Shack Twitter
https://twitter.com/RadioShack

Coke x Marshmello
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/30/coca-cola-drops-the-needle-on-latest-creations-flavor-collaborating-with-marshmello

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-10950054 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400 3161 full false Good Job! Good Job! Alex and Kevin are exhilarated from NYC NFT! They have totally changed their stance on NFTs. Specifically they are all in on the Bored Ape Yacht Club. SIKE YOU THOUGHT! Alex and Kevin discuss Snoop Dogg and Eminem x Snoop Dogg’s new song from the D 2 the LBC, Kanye West’s surprise BET awards speech, The Kraft Mac and Cheese redesign, the Sprite rebrand, Mary Jones cannabis drink, Daring Chicken tenders photo shoot, Mark Cuban’s new pharmacy, and more.

SNOOP DOGG X EMINEM - From The D 2 The LBC
https://www.complex.com/music/eminem-snoop-dogg-from-the-d-2-the-lbc-video?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=musictw

KRAFT MAC AND CHEESE
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/22/jkr-redesigns-kraft-mac--cheese-and-its-all-cheesy-noodle-smiles

SPRITE REBRAND
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/27/sprite-gets-a-head-turning-glow-up-just-in-time-for-summer

MARY JONES
https://www.just-drinks.com/news/jones-soda-co-launches-mary-jones-cannabis-infused-soda-range/

DARING CHICKEN
https://www.elitedaily.com/entertainment/kourtney-travis-daring-chicken-ad-photos

MARK CUBAN’S PHARMACY
https://costplusdrugs.com/




]]> Alex and Kevin are exhilarated from NYC NFT! They have totally changed their stance on NFTs. Specifically they are all in on the Bored Ape Yacht Club. SIKE YOU THOUGHT! Alex and Kevin discuss Snoop Dogg and Eminem x Snoop Dogg’s new song from the D 2 the LBC, Kanye West’s surprise BET awards speech, The Kraft Mac and Cheese redesign, the Sprite rebrand, Mary Jones cannabis drink, Daring Chicken tenders photo shoot, Mark Cuban’s new pharmacy, and more.

SNOOP DOGG X EMINEM - From The D 2 The LBC
https://www.complex.com/music/eminem-snoop-dogg-from-the-d-2-the-lbc-video?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=musictw

KRAFT MAC AND CHEESE
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/22/jkr-redesigns-kraft-mac--cheese-and-its-all-cheesy-noodle-smiles

SPRITE REBRAND
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/27/sprite-gets-a-head-turning-glow-up-just-in-time-for-summer

MARY JONES
https://www.just-drinks.com/news/jones-soda-co-launches-mary-jones-cannabis-infused-soda-range/

DARING CHICKEN
https://www.elitedaily.com/entertainment/kourtney-travis-daring-chicken-ad-photos

MARK CUBAN’S PHARMACY
https://costplusdrugs.com/




]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-10872659 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400 3353 full false For the Whipped Queens For the Whipped Queens Better late than never! Alex and Kevin release the heat this week as they talk about this week’s most talked about topics. The fellas discuss Smartwater's new brand affiliate, Photoshop becoming free(ish), Twinkcoin, Functional Donuts, Whipnotic Whipped Cream, French’s Ketchup Popsicle, the Heinz Hot Dog Pact, and more!

Zendaya x Smartwater
https://twitter.com/smartwater/status/1539125967616061440?s=20&t=M3K381-7mknJeppJFz84Dg

Free Photoshop
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/16/photoshop-will-soon-be-freeand-you-wont-have-to-pirate-it-this-time

Twinkcoin
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/21/you-wont-get-a-lambo-hodling-twinkcoin-just-tasty-snack-cakes

Functional Donuts
https://www.hostesscakes.com/products/boost-jumbo-donettes/chocolate-mocha/

Whipped Cream reimagined
https://www.whipnotic.com/

French's Ketchup Popsicle
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/22/ketchup-is-the-latest-condiment-to-get-the-frozen-dessert-treatment-with-the-frenchsicle

The Heniz Hotdog Pact
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/16/heinz-and-wonder-broker-deal-make-ten-pack-bun-packs-available


]]> Better late than never! Alex and Kevin release the heat this week as they talk about this week’s most talked about topics. The fellas discuss Smartwater's new brand affiliate, Photoshop becoming free(ish), Twinkcoin, Functional Donuts, Whipnotic Whipped Cream, French’s Ketchup Popsicle, the Heinz Hot Dog Pact, and more!

Zendaya x Smartwater
https://twitter.com/smartwater/status/1539125967616061440?s=20&t=M3K381-7mknJeppJFz84Dg

Free Photoshop
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/16/photoshop-will-soon-be-freeand-you-wont-have-to-pirate-it-this-time

Twinkcoin
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/21/you-wont-get-a-lambo-hodling-twinkcoin-just-tasty-snack-cakes

Functional Donuts
https://www.hostesscakes.com/products/boost-jumbo-donettes/chocolate-mocha/

Whipped Cream reimagined
https://www.whipnotic.com/

French's Ketchup Popsicle
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/22/ketchup-is-the-latest-condiment-to-get-the-frozen-dessert-treatment-with-the-frenchsicle

The Heniz Hotdog Pact
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/16/heinz-and-wonder-broker-deal-make-ten-pack-bun-packs-available


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-10845476 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:00:00 -0400 2352 full true Minion Opinions Minion Opinions Alex and Kevin are moving fast af this week! Buckle up and enjoy the ride as your two favorite podcast hosts talk about Jayson Tatum’s new Candy Brand, Olipop x Minions, Miller Lite Beercoal, Mcdonalds’ Russian franchises new identity, Jack and Coke RTD cocktail, and more!

~

JAYSON TATUM’s BFY CANDY
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/9/jayson-tatums-side-step-sweets-unveils-better-for-you-small-wins-gummies

MINION SODA
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/8/minions-continue-world-domination-with-olipop-banana-cream-soda-collab

MILLER LITE BEERCOAL
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/8/its-griller-time-with-miller-lites-new-beer-infused-charcoal

MCDONALDS RUSSIA
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/10/so-heres-that-new-russian-mcdonalds-logo

JACK AND COKE RTD COCKTAIL
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/13/jack-daniels-and-coca-cola-team-up-for-a-jack--coke-rtd-cocktail


]]> Alex and Kevin are moving fast af this week! Buckle up and enjoy the ride as your two favorite podcast hosts talk about Jayson Tatum’s new Candy Brand, Olipop x Minions, Miller Lite Beercoal, Mcdonalds’ Russian franchises new identity, Jack and Coke RTD cocktail, and more!

~

JAYSON TATUM’s BFY CANDY
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/9/jayson-tatums-side-step-sweets-unveils-better-for-you-small-wins-gummies

MINION SODA
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/8/minions-continue-world-domination-with-olipop-banana-cream-soda-collab

MILLER LITE BEERCOAL
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/8/its-griller-time-with-miller-lites-new-beer-infused-charcoal

MCDONALDS RUSSIA
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/10/so-heres-that-new-russian-mcdonalds-logo

JACK AND COKE RTD COCKTAIL
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/13/jack-daniels-and-coca-cola-team-up-for-a-jack--coke-rtd-cocktail


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-10793695 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2340 full false Podcast for a Sushi Restaurant Podcast for a Sushi Restaurant Alex and Kevin discuss the Apple bringing back the silhouettes, Kim K’s new skin care brand, the KFC Jack Harlow meal, the unique milkshake concoctions at University of Miami, Van Leeuwen's Grey Poupon flavor, Heineken high-tech bottle opener, and more!

APPLE BRINGS BACK THE SILHOUETTES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkRoRQAkelI

KIM K WITH THE NEW SKIN CARE BRAND
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/2/kim-kardashian-unveils-skincare-line-skkn-by-kim

JACK HARLOW MEAL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vcl3krNSJz4

MIAMI MILKSHAKES
https://www.outkick.com/university-of-miami-baseball-teams-insane-milkshake-menu-deserves-your-attention/

VAN LEEUWEN X GREY POUPON https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/7/pardon-me-but-did-you-hear-about-the-grey-poupon-ice-cream

HEINEKEN: THE CLOSER
video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdyoOuX_2c4&t=139s
dieline:https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/2/heineken-announces-bottle-opener-that-aims-to-keep-work-and-life-balanced

]]> Alex and Kevin discuss the Apple bringing back the silhouettes, Kim K’s new skin care brand, the KFC Jack Harlow meal, the unique milkshake concoctions at University of Miami, Van Leeuwen's Grey Poupon flavor, Heineken high-tech bottle opener, and more!

APPLE BRINGS BACK THE SILHOUETTES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkRoRQAkelI

KIM K WITH THE NEW SKIN CARE BRAND
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/2/kim-kardashian-unveils-skincare-line-skkn-by-kim

JACK HARLOW MEAL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vcl3krNSJz4

MIAMI MILKSHAKES
https://www.outkick.com/university-of-miami-baseball-teams-insane-milkshake-menu-deserves-your-attention/

VAN LEEUWEN X GREY POUPON https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/7/pardon-me-but-did-you-hear-about-the-grey-poupon-ice-cream

HEINEKEN: THE CLOSER
video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdyoOuX_2c4&t=139s
dieline:https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/2/heineken-announces-bottle-opener-that-aims-to-keep-work-and-life-balanced

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-10761239 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 17:00:00 -0400 3406 full true Next Week It's The Fries Next Week It's The Fries Alex and Kevin are back from Boston where they attended HOW Design Live and presented the Dieline awards. They talk about Kanye West’s McDonald's packaging design, Taco Bell sells out of the Mexican Pizza and postpones Mexican Pizza the Musical, Mona Lisa gets caked, Ritz and Oreo drop and extremely limited edition treat, Salvation Army joins the conversation on distressed sneaker convo, and more!

~

KANYE AND MCDONALDS?
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/5/23/ye-comes-back-to-instagram-teases-naoto-fukasawa-and-mcdonalds-packaging-collab

MONA LISA GOT CAKED
https://www.vulture.com/2022/05/man-throws-cake-glass-around-mona-lisa-louvre.html

RITZ X OREO
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/5/25/sweet-meets-cute-with-salty-for-this-oreo-and-ritz-collab-cookie

TACO BELL SELLS OUT OF THE MEXICAN PIZZA, THE MUSICAL IS POSTPONED
https://www.livingmas.com/post/taco-bell-is-sold-out-of-mexican-pizzas-postponing-mexican-pizza-the-musical

SALVATION ARMY DUNKS ON BALENCIAGA
https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/salvation-army-balenciaga-truly-destroyed/
https://trulydestroyed.com/



]]> Alex and Kevin are back from Boston where they attended HOW Design Live and presented the Dieline awards. They talk about Kanye West’s McDonald's packaging design, Taco Bell sells out of the Mexican Pizza and postpones Mexican Pizza the Musical, Mona Lisa gets caked, Ritz and Oreo drop and extremely limited edition treat, Salvation Army joins the conversation on distressed sneaker convo, and more!

~

KANYE AND MCDONALDS?
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/5/23/ye-comes-back-to-instagram-teases-naoto-fukasawa-and-mcdonalds-packaging-collab

MONA LISA GOT CAKED
https://www.vulture.com/2022/05/man-throws-cake-glass-around-mona-lisa-louvre.html

RITZ X OREO
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/5/25/sweet-meets-cute-with-salty-for-this-oreo-and-ritz-collab-cookie

TACO BELL SELLS OUT OF THE MEXICAN PIZZA, THE MUSICAL IS POSTPONED
https://www.livingmas.com/post/taco-bell-is-sold-out-of-mexican-pizzas-postponing-mexican-pizza-the-musical

SALVATION ARMY DUNKS ON BALENCIAGA
https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/salvation-army-balenciaga-truly-destroyed/
https://trulydestroyed.com/



]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-10715312 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2973 full true Live Mas, Work Mas? with Jess Kirkman Live Mas, Work Mas? with Jess Kirkman Alex and Kevin talk to Jess Kirkman, Executive Creative Director of Taco Bell! They talk about life as an in house creative, Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza the Musical,  iPod being discontinued, Balenciaga's distressed sneakers, and more!

Jess Kirkman
https://manifestjess.com/
@manifest.jess
@tacobelldesign

Mexican Pizza, the Musical
https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/10/entertainment/dolly-parton-doja-cat-taco-bell-mexican-pizza-cec/index.html

RIP IPOD
https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/10/tech/apple-ipod-end-of-an-era/index.html

BALENCIAGA DISTRESSED SNEAKERS
https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/balenciaga-paris-sneaker-reactions/


]]> Alex and Kevin talk to Jess Kirkman, Executive Creative Director of Taco Bell! They talk about life as an in house creative, Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza the Musical,  iPod being discontinued, Balenciaga's distressed sneakers, and more!

Jess Kirkman
https://manifestjess.com/
@manifest.jess
@tacobelldesign

Mexican Pizza, the Musical
https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/10/entertainment/dolly-parton-doja-cat-taco-bell-mexican-pizza-cec/index.html

RIP IPOD
https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/10/tech/apple-ipod-end-of-an-era/index.html

BALENCIAGA DISTRESSED SNEAKERS
https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/balenciaga-paris-sneaker-reactions/


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-10636356 Wed, 18 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400 3937 full false Front and Joni Center Front and Joni Center Alex and Kevin welcome on Joni Center aka Alex's mom! 

]]> Alex and Kevin welcome on Joni Center aka Alex's mom! 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-10595914 Wed, 11 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400 5125 full false FULL FRONTAL FANTASY HOTLINE FULL FRONTAL FANTASY HOTLINE Kevin and Pete take calls from you, the listeners. We weigh in on topics brought to us, and have a good time while doing it!

]]> Kevin and Pete take calls from you, the listeners. We weigh in on topics brought to us, and have a good time while doing it!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-10553122 Wed, 04 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400 3403 full false Mexican Pizza was an Inside Job Mexican Pizza was an Inside Job Alex and Kevin discuss the return of Mexican Pizza, Snickers vein game, Flaming Hot MTN Dew is back, AXE Dogecan: the Stick, the new NBA Finals logo, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin discuss the return of Mexican Pizza, Snickers vein game, Flaming Hot MTN Dew is back, AXE Dogecan: the Stick, the new NBA Finals logo, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-10510838 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:00:00 -0400 3551 full true The Future is Sustainable: with Andrew Gibbs and Jessica Deseo The Future is Sustainable: with Andrew Gibbs and Jessica Deseo Alex and Kevin welcome on the dynamic duo who drive Dieline: Andrew Gibbs and Jessica Deseo! They discuss the world of packaging, sustainability, and brands. Topics include: Skullcandy x Doritos limited edition 4/20 headphones, the Beatles Cannabis Club - All Things Grass, Wingstop’s Blazed and Glazed, Guitar Center logo refresh, Liquid Death’s new campaign Don’t F*ck the Planet, and more!

SKULLCANDY X DORITOS
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/4/13/skullcandy-teams-up-with-doritos-for-limited-edition-420-drop

BEATLES CANNABIS CLUB - ALL THINGS GRASS
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/4/12/all-things-must-grass-marks-first-beatle-and-cannabis-collab?

WINGSTOP BLAZED AND GLAZED
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wingstop-introduces-limited-time-420-inspired-flavor-blazed--glazed-301525504.html

LIQUID DEATH DON’T F*CK THE PLANET
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs5T97hZpSY


]]> Alex and Kevin welcome on the dynamic duo who drive Dieline: Andrew Gibbs and Jessica Deseo! They discuss the world of packaging, sustainability, and brands. Topics include: Skullcandy x Doritos limited edition 4/20 headphones, the Beatles Cannabis Club - All Things Grass, Wingstop’s Blazed and Glazed, Guitar Center logo refresh, Liquid Death’s new campaign Don’t F*ck the Planet, and more!

SKULLCANDY X DORITOS
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/4/13/skullcandy-teams-up-with-doritos-for-limited-edition-420-drop

BEATLES CANNABIS CLUB - ALL THINGS GRASS
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/4/12/all-things-must-grass-marks-first-beatle-and-cannabis-collab?

WINGSTOP BLAZED AND GLAZED
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wingstop-introduces-limited-time-420-inspired-flavor-blazed--glazed-301525504.html

LIQUID DEATH DON’T F*CK THE PLANET
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs5T97hZpSY


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-10468783 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 5824 full true What Does a Pixel Taste Like? What Does a Pixel Taste Like? Alex and Kevin talk about Pro Wrestling, the first Pixel flavored beverage, two MSCHF drops, the Baskin Robins rebrand, Cracker Jill and more!

PIXEL FLAVORED COKE
https://www.coca-colacompany.com/news/coca-cola-creations-zero-sugar-byte-launch

MSCHF X THE WEEKEND VINYL BLADE
https://vinylblade.com/?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=vinylblade&utm_campaign=newdrop

MSCHF X TYGA WAVY SHOES
https://mschfsneakers.com/

BASKIN ROBINS REBRAND
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/4/11/baskin-robbins-unveils-new-logo-and-visual-identity-from-changeup

CRACKER JILL
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/4/6/cracker-jack-becomes-cracker-jill-to-celebrate-women-in-sports
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Swj-DFkDak


]]> Alex and Kevin talk about Pro Wrestling, the first Pixel flavored beverage, two MSCHF drops, the Baskin Robins rebrand, Cracker Jill and more!

PIXEL FLAVORED COKE
https://www.coca-colacompany.com/news/coca-cola-creations-zero-sugar-byte-launch

MSCHF X THE WEEKEND VINYL BLADE
https://vinylblade.com/?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=vinylblade&utm_campaign=newdrop

MSCHF X TYGA WAVY SHOES
https://mschfsneakers.com/

BASKIN ROBINS REBRAND
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/4/11/baskin-robbins-unveils-new-logo-and-visual-identity-from-changeup

CRACKER JILL
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/4/6/cracker-jack-becomes-cracker-jill-to-celebrate-women-in-sports
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Swj-DFkDak


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-10434782 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 19:00:00 -0400 3122 full true April Cools Day! April Cools Day! Alex and Kevin talk about brands being brands on April Fools day and recap some of the highlights and lowlights from the internet that day.

Dieline Highlights
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/4/4/best-april-fools-day-packaging-pranks-of-2022

Ritz x Eos
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/4/1/latest-collab-from-eos-and-ritz-will-leave-lips-buttery-smooth

Magic Stroon
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/4/1/magic-spoon-rebrands-as-magic-stroon

Duo Lingo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga3ttnz3nXI

USA Today Highlights
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/04/01/april-fools-day-2022-pranks-products/7236609001/

Spicy Sprite
https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/mcdonalds-sprite-april-fools-joke-reactions/

Jet Blue
https://pix11.com/news/local-news/jetblue-flight-from-jfk-to-laguardia-fuhgeddaboudit/









]]> Alex and Kevin talk about brands being brands on April Fools day and recap some of the highlights and lowlights from the internet that day.

Dieline Highlights
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/4/4/best-april-fools-day-packaging-pranks-of-2022

Ritz x Eos
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/4/1/latest-collab-from-eos-and-ritz-will-leave-lips-buttery-smooth

Magic Stroon
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/4/1/magic-spoon-rebrands-as-magic-stroon

Duo Lingo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga3ttnz3nXI

USA Today Highlights
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/04/01/april-fools-day-2022-pranks-products/7236609001/

Spicy Sprite
https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/mcdonalds-sprite-april-fools-joke-reactions/

Jet Blue
https://pix11.com/news/local-news/jetblue-flight-from-jfk-to-laguardia-fuhgeddaboudit/









]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-10390945 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0400 3738 full false OUR FISH IS GONNA TIP THAT SCALE OUR FISH IS GONNA TIP THAT SCALE Alex and Kevin try the Coors Chillollipop and discuss the Spicy Fish Diss, Burger King Poop Ice Cream, Pepsi's maple syrup flavored cola, Ryan Reynolds' new commercial for one password, and more.

PUSHA T - SPICY FISH DISS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn0LjF4_5r4

BURGER KING BRAZIL - POOP ICE CREAM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBiSfoOiE9M&ab_channel=DavidTheAgency

PEPSI x IHOP
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/3/24/pepsi-and-ihop-come-together-with-maple-syrup-and-cola-collab

RYAN REYNOLDS - ONE PASSWORD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfG6ksdavtY&ab_channel=RyanReynolds




]]> Alex and Kevin try the Coors Chillollipop and discuss the Spicy Fish Diss, Burger King Poop Ice Cream, Pepsi's maple syrup flavored cola, Ryan Reynolds' new commercial for one password, and more.

PUSHA T - SPICY FISH DISS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn0LjF4_5r4

BURGER KING BRAZIL - POOP ICE CREAM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBiSfoOiE9M&ab_channel=DavidTheAgency

PEPSI x IHOP
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/3/24/pepsi-and-ihop-come-together-with-maple-syrup-and-cola-collab

RYAN REYNOLDS - ONE PASSWORD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfG6ksdavtY&ab_channel=RyanReynolds




]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-10342757 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:00:00 -0400 3593 full true Through the Limewire Through the Limewire Alex and Kevin discuss Mike Tyson’s Mike Bites ear-shaped cannabis edibles, Coors Chillolipops, Bored and Hungry an NFT based restaurant, Limewire is back as an NFT marketplace, MSCHF shoes, and more!

MIKE BITES
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/3/16/mike-tyson-releases-ear-shaped-cannabis-gummies

COORS CHILLOLLIPOPS
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/3/17/coors-light-calms-march-madness-fans-down-with-beer-flavored-chillollipops

BORED AND HUNGRY
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/3/18/the-worlds-first-bored-ape-yacht-club-branded-restaurant-bored--hungry-announced

LIMEWIRE IS BACK
https://hypebeast.com/2022/3/limewire-back-nft-marketplace-info

MSCHF SHOES
https://www.complex.com/sneakers/mschf-sneakers-tape-shoe


]]> Alex and Kevin discuss Mike Tyson’s Mike Bites ear-shaped cannabis edibles, Coors Chillolipops, Bored and Hungry an NFT based restaurant, Limewire is back as an NFT marketplace, MSCHF shoes, and more!

MIKE BITES
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/3/16/mike-tyson-releases-ear-shaped-cannabis-gummies

COORS CHILLOLLIPOPS
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/3/17/coors-light-calms-march-madness-fans-down-with-beer-flavored-chillollipops

BORED AND HUNGRY
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/3/18/the-worlds-first-bored-ape-yacht-club-branded-restaurant-bored--hungry-announced

LIMEWIRE IS BACK
https://hypebeast.com/2022/3/limewire-back-nft-marketplace-info

MSCHF SHOES
https://www.complex.com/sneakers/mschf-sneakers-tape-shoe


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-10299135 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0400 3339 full false Everybody Loves ZZ with: Zipeng Zhu Everybody Loves ZZ with: Zipeng Zhu ZIPENG ZHU joins Alex and Kevin for this weeks episode! ZZ is a Chinese-born designer, art director, illustrator and animator based in New York City who owns and operates the Dazzle Studio!

Follow @ZZDESIGN and @DAZZLE.STUDIO

or find his work here:
DAZZLE.STUDIO
DAZZLE.SUPPLY
ZZ-IS.IT


]]> ZIPENG ZHU joins Alex and Kevin for this weeks episode! ZZ is a Chinese-born designer, art director, illustrator and animator based in New York City who owns and operates the Dazzle Studio!

Follow @ZZDESIGN and @DAZZLE.STUDIO

or find his work here:
DAZZLE.STUDIO
DAZZLE.SUPPLY
ZZ-IS.IT


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-10257750 Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0400 4283 full false Let it Rock! Let it Rock! Alex and Kevin discuss the HERforSHE International Women's Day campaign by Hershey's and HP, Kraft Singles song "Square It" by Kelis, Vizzy's new Mimosa Hard Seltzer, Dollar Shave Club's Brown Noise Machine, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin discuss the HERforSHE International Women's Day campaign by Hershey's and HP, Kraft Singles song "Square It" by Kelis, Vizzy's new Mimosa Hard Seltzer, Dollar Shave Club's Brown Noise Machine, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-10191007 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0500 2753 full false TOP TIER PODCAST TOP TIER PODCAST Alex and Kevin talk about how Alex actively watching 12 shows at this moment, Natural Light’s new Mullet-centric promotion, Coors “Almighty” Light blessed beer, Liquid Death (2021 Fronty Brand of the Year) gets ripped off,  Amazon’s new logo for NFL Thursday Night Football, and more!

Natural Light
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/2/28/crank-up-the-foreigner-natty-light-wants-to-pay-you-to-rock-a-mullet

Coors Almighty Light
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/2/25/coors-light-brews-blessed-beer-to-ward-off-demons-and-thirst

Kill Sed
https://killsed.com

Amazon Prime Video Thursday Night Football
https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_for_nfl_thursday_night_football.php

]]> Alex and Kevin talk about how Alex actively watching 12 shows at this moment, Natural Light’s new Mullet-centric promotion, Coors “Almighty” Light blessed beer, Liquid Death (2021 Fronty Brand of the Year) gets ripped off,  Amazon’s new logo for NFL Thursday Night Football, and more!

Natural Light
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/2/28/crank-up-the-foreigner-natty-light-wants-to-pay-you-to-rock-a-mullet

Coors Almighty Light
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/2/25/coors-light-brews-blessed-beer-to-ward-off-demons-and-thirst

Kill Sed
https://killsed.com

Amazon Prime Video Thursday Night Football
https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_for_nfl_thursday_night_football.php

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-10170033 Wed, 02 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0500 3287 full false Boomshakalaka Boomshakalaka Alex and Kevin discuss Coca Cola Starlight, GLONUTS, Leinenkugel's Shandy Shorts, Heinz being 150 years late with pasta sauce, Peloton tanking, Michelob’s NBA jam cans, and more.

Coca Cola Starlight
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/2/17/coca-cola-launches-starlight-a-new-to-earth-limited-edition-flavor

Glonuts
https://eatglonuts.com/

Shandy Shorts
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/2/22/show-off-those-stems-in-the-winter-with-leinenkugels-summer-shandy-heated-shorts

Heinz Pasta Sauce
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/2/22/heinz-apologizes-to-the-uk-with-new-line-of-pasta-sauce

Peloton
https://www.vox.com/recode/22925513/peloton-recall-gyms-nordictrack-mirror

Michelob’s NBA Jam cans
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/2/17/boom-shaka-laka-michelob-and-nba-jam-team-up-for-retro-cans


]]> Alex and Kevin discuss Coca Cola Starlight, GLONUTS, Leinenkugel's Shandy Shorts, Heinz being 150 years late with pasta sauce, Peloton tanking, Michelob’s NBA jam cans, and more.

Coca Cola Starlight
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/2/17/coca-cola-launches-starlight-a-new-to-earth-limited-edition-flavor

Glonuts
https://eatglonuts.com/

Shandy Shorts
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/2/22/show-off-those-stems-in-the-winter-with-leinenkugels-summer-shandy-heated-shorts

Heinz Pasta Sauce
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/2/22/heinz-apologizes-to-the-uk-with-new-line-of-pasta-sauce

Peloton
https://www.vox.com/recode/22925513/peloton-recall-gyms-nordictrack-mirror

Michelob’s NBA Jam cans
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/2/17/boom-shaka-laka-michelob-and-nba-jam-team-up-for-retro-cans


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-10130459 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0500 4070 full false Super Bowl Special Super Bowl Special Alex and Kevin discuss the Super Bowl. Kevin is sad and spicy.

Liquid Death - Breaking the Law
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQwt4rzmVxY&t=11s

McDonalds - Can I get ughhhh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv5CzJdx6NE&ab_channel=McDonald%27s

Squarespace - Sally’s Seashells ft. Zendaya and Andre 3000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0rl8j5631Q&ab_channel=Squarespace

Coinbase https://www.youtube.com/watchv=1zLsUhOCqyU&ab_channel=%F0%9F%8C%9FAndrewPaulo

Facebook Meta Quest - Old Friends
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcmAlpIp3oM

Chevy Silverado - Sopranos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bZYqFsU72Y&ab_channel=Chevrolet

FTX ft Larry David
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut3m9OK1c7Y&ab_channel=RokoTvrdeic

Crypto.com Lebron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUygWsIj_GU&t=29s&ab_channel=SandroVelasquez

Planet Fitness - What’s gotten into Lindsay?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnoVFlMMdK8&ab_channel=PlanetFitness

Lays - Seth Rogan and Paul Rudd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KjatG0hqwE&t=59s&ab_channel=Lay%27s

Pringles - Get Stuck in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjZ_O-c3QRw&ab_channel=PringlesU.S.

Budweiser Clydesdales
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPBxJ2yar-A&ab_channel=Budweiser

Halftime Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdsUKphmB3Y&ab_channel=NFL


]]> Alex and Kevin discuss the Super Bowl. Kevin is sad and spicy.

Liquid Death - Breaking the Law
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQwt4rzmVxY&t=11s

McDonalds - Can I get ughhhh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv5CzJdx6NE&ab_channel=McDonald%27s

Squarespace - Sally’s Seashells ft. Zendaya and Andre 3000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0rl8j5631Q&ab_channel=Squarespace

Coinbase https://www.youtube.com/watchv=1zLsUhOCqyU&ab_channel=%F0%9F%8C%9FAndrewPaulo

Facebook Meta Quest - Old Friends
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcmAlpIp3oM

Chevy Silverado - Sopranos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bZYqFsU72Y&ab_channel=Chevrolet

FTX ft Larry David
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut3m9OK1c7Y&ab_channel=RokoTvrdeic

Crypto.com Lebron
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUygWsIj_GU&t=29s&ab_channel=SandroVelasquez

Planet Fitness - What’s gotten into Lindsay?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnoVFlMMdK8&ab_channel=PlanetFitness

Lays - Seth Rogan and Paul Rudd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KjatG0hqwE&t=59s&ab_channel=Lay%27s

Pringles - Get Stuck in
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjZ_O-c3QRw&ab_channel=PringlesU.S.

Budweiser Clydesdales
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPBxJ2yar-A&ab_channel=Budweiser

Halftime Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdsUKphmB3Y&ab_channel=NFL


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-10083109 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 4821 full true Front and Center After Dark with: Jackie DeJesu Center Front and Center After Dark with: Jackie DeJesu Center Alex, Kevin, and Jackie DeJesu Center discuss the hottest Valentines Day drops. Lush's Sustainable Valentines Day Collection, Bronx Zoo Name a Roach, DoorDash x Shake Shack Chicken Sandwich Dating App, Build-A-Bear's After Dark Collection, Little Caesars Breadstick Bouquet, and more! <3

]]> Alex, Kevin, and Jackie DeJesu Center discuss the hottest Valentines Day drops. Lush's Sustainable Valentines Day Collection, Bronx Zoo Name a Roach, DoorDash x Shake Shack Chicken Sandwich Dating App, Build-A-Bear's After Dark Collection, Little Caesars Breadstick Bouquet, and more! <3

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-10038980 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0500 4629 full true I'M ON ONE I'M ON ONE Alex and Kevin discuss Liquid Death's Super Bowl bet and their new flavors, Franks ENFT and Bonecoin, Bud Light Next, and more!

]]> Alex and Kevin discuss Liquid Death's Super Bowl bet and their new flavors, Franks ENFT and Bonecoin, Bud Light Next, and more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9999295 Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500 3069 full false It Ain't Easy Being Green It Ain't Easy Being Green We talk about THE GREEN M&M and the M&M rebrand. B O L O G N A  F A C E  M A S K. KFC Beyond  Fried Chicken taste test.


M&M REBRAND
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/1/20/mms-rolls-out-its-global-redesign-from-jkr-and-its-all-about-the-ampersand

OSCAR MAYER BOLOGNA FACE MASK
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/1/19/my-face-mask-has-a-first-name-and-its-o-s-c-a-r

KFC BEYOND FRIED CHICKEN
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/1/5/kfc-launches-plant-based-beyond-fried-chicken-and-its-bound-to-be-finger-lickin-good



]]> We talk about THE GREEN M&M and the M&M rebrand. B O L O G N A  F A C E  M A S K. KFC Beyond  Fried Chicken taste test.


M&M REBRAND
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/1/20/mms-rolls-out-its-global-redesign-from-jkr-and-its-all-about-the-ampersand

OSCAR MAYER BOLOGNA FACE MASK
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/1/19/my-face-mask-has-a-first-name-and-its-o-s-c-a-r

KFC BEYOND FRIED CHICKEN
https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/1/5/kfc-launches-plant-based-beyond-fried-chicken-and-its-bound-to-be-finger-lickin-good



]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9952566 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500 4382 full false Episode so nice we recorded it twice Episode so nice we recorded it twice Alex and Kevin discuss The Natty Light trapper hat, Logan Paul and KSI's new hydration drink, Tom Brady's new clothing line, ESPN's Post Seasoning, and more.

]]> Alex and Kevin discuss The Natty Light trapper hat, Logan Paul and KSI's new hydration drink, Tom Brady's new clothing line, ESPN's Post Seasoning, and more.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9911264 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500 3755 full true Is This Thing On? Is This Thing On? CENTER Buzzsprout-9872044 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500 3020 full true The Fronty's The Fronty's The first annual Fronty Awards, highlighting the best of the best and the worst of the worst in the branding universe. 

]]> The first annual Fronty Awards, highlighting the best of the best and the worst of the worst in the branding universe. 

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9800751 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0500 3828 full false Leave it to Chance Leave it to Chance Alex and Kevin discuss Lays Vodka, Philadelphia Cream Cheese combating the cream cheese shortage, This week in NFTs,  Chance the Raper x Ben and Jerry's, the BIRDS AREN'T REAL conspiracy theory, and more?

]]> Alex and Kevin discuss Lays Vodka, Philadelphia Cream Cheese combating the cream cheese shortage, This week in NFTs,  Chance the Raper x Ben and Jerry's, the BIRDS AREN'T REAL conspiracy theory, and more?

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9759242 Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0500 2839 full false Number 1 Podcast on the Naughty List Number 1 Podcast on the Naughty List Alex and Kevin discuss Miller Lite’s Beernament, the Pantone color of the year, Terry's Orange Chocolate X Heinz Chocolate Orange Mayo, Truly’s double barrel can topper, Oreo x Barefoot wine, Instagram bring back chronological order, and more.

Miller Lite Beernament
https://www.millerlite.com/beernament

Pantone Color of the Year
https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2022

Orange Chocolate Mayo
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/12/7/who-asked-for-this-terrys-orange-chocolate-x-heinz-mayo-collab

Truly’s can topper
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/12/2/need-more-hard-seltzer-options-truly-introduces-465-possible-flavors-with-new-can-topper

Oreo Wine
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/12/7/barefoot-x-oreo-thins-limited-release


]]> Alex and Kevin discuss Miller Lite’s Beernament, the Pantone color of the year, Terry's Orange Chocolate X Heinz Chocolate Orange Mayo, Truly’s double barrel can topper, Oreo x Barefoot wine, Instagram bring back chronological order, and more.

Miller Lite Beernament
https://www.millerlite.com/beernament

Pantone Color of the Year
https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2022

Orange Chocolate Mayo
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/12/7/who-asked-for-this-terrys-orange-chocolate-x-heinz-mayo-collab

Truly’s can topper
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/12/2/need-more-hard-seltzer-options-truly-introduces-465-possible-flavors-with-new-can-topper

Oreo Wine
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/12/7/barefoot-x-oreo-thins-limited-release


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9719215 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0500 3443 full false Wrapped and Slapped Wrapped and Slapped Alex tries the Illegal Chips while Kevin watches and listens. The two discuss Holiday SZN, Spotify 2021 Wrapped, Square going to Block, Cardi B becoming Playboy’s first-ever Creative Director In Residence, and more!

Panera x Emily Zugay
https://people.com/food/panera-reveals-ugly-festive-cups-for-the-holiday-season/

Salt and Straw x Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/12/1/the-rock-and-salt--straw-collaborate-on-a-deliciously-festive-holiday-pack-named-dwanta-claus

Square to Block
https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_name_and_logo_for_block.php

Playboy x Cardi B
https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/cardi-b-playboy-creative-director


]]> Alex tries the Illegal Chips while Kevin watches and listens. The two discuss Holiday SZN, Spotify 2021 Wrapped, Square going to Block, Cardi B becoming Playboy’s first-ever Creative Director In Residence, and more!

Panera x Emily Zugay
https://people.com/food/panera-reveals-ugly-festive-cups-for-the-holiday-season/

Salt and Straw x Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/12/1/the-rock-and-salt--straw-collaborate-on-a-deliciously-festive-holiday-pack-named-dwanta-claus

Square to Block
https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_name_and_logo_for_block.php

Playboy x Cardi B
https://www.nylon.com/entertainment/cardi-b-playboy-creative-director


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9675235 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 19:00:00 -0500 3873 full false Papa Shaq's Papa Shaq's Alex and Kevin discuss Holiday SZN, the Papa Johns Rebrand, the Staples Center changing its name to Crypto.com Arena, Corona Island, and more.


Planters Nutstalgia Box
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mr-peanut-and-reginald-veljohnson-bring-nutstalgia-back-to-the-holidays-with-new-music-video-and-original-song-a-nutty-holiday-301433771.html

Kellogg's Elf on the Shelf Cereal
https://www.mashed.com/612370/elf-on-the-shelf-cereal-is-back-but-its-chocolaty-new-flavor-is-only-available-at-walmart/

Ugly Christmas Sweaters
https://www.mashed.com/668942/your-favorite-food-brands-are-selling-ugly-sweaters-for-the-holidays/

Mr. Goxx
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-10243513/RIP-Mr-Goxx-Cryptocurrency-trading-HAMSTER-DIES-unknown-causes.html

Papa Johns
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-11-16/crypto-staples

Crypto.com Arena
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-11-16/crypto-staples

Corona Island
https://www.travelpulse.com/news/destinations/corona-to-open-natural-island-destination-in-caribbean.html


]]> Alex and Kevin discuss Holiday SZN, the Papa Johns Rebrand, the Staples Center changing its name to Crypto.com Arena, Corona Island, and more.


Planters Nutstalgia Box
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mr-peanut-and-reginald-veljohnson-bring-nutstalgia-back-to-the-holidays-with-new-music-video-and-original-song-a-nutty-holiday-301433771.html

Kellogg's Elf on the Shelf Cereal
https://www.mashed.com/612370/elf-on-the-shelf-cereal-is-back-but-its-chocolaty-new-flavor-is-only-available-at-walmart/

Ugly Christmas Sweaters
https://www.mashed.com/668942/your-favorite-food-brands-are-selling-ugly-sweaters-for-the-holidays/

Mr. Goxx
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-10243513/RIP-Mr-Goxx-Cryptocurrency-trading-HAMSTER-DIES-unknown-causes.html

Papa Johns
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-11-16/crypto-staples

Crypto.com Arena
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-11-16/crypto-staples

Corona Island
https://www.travelpulse.com/news/destinations/corona-to-open-natural-island-destination-in-caribbean.html


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9641987 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0500 3844 full false Back with Snax: with Andrea Hernández Back with Snax: with Andrea Hernández Alex,  Kevin, and Andrea discuss the Holiday SZN, the correct pronunciation of Jacquemus, and their new CBD beverage, MSCHF's Illegal Chips, Gal Gadot's Goodles, and more.

]]> Alex,  Kevin, and Andrea discuss the Holiday SZN, the correct pronunciation of Jacquemus, and their new CBD beverage, MSCHF's Illegal Chips, Gal Gadot's Goodles, and more.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9603546 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 3972 full false Something is Fishy Something is Fishy Alex and Kevin discuss Holiday SZN, Heinz on Mars, Arby’s Fry Vodka, Grey Poupon Wine, the latest update in the Subway tuna saga, and more.

KFC Finger Lickin' Chicken Mittens
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/11/9/santa-colonel-is-coming-to-town-and-hes-giving-away-kfc-finger-lickin-chicken-mitten-bucket-huggers

Mariah Carey x McDonalds
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2021/11/10/mcdonalds-mariah-carey-menu-free-food-december-deals/6361282001/

Heinz to Mars
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/11/11/the-space-race-to-be-the-first-sauce-on-mars-has-started-with-heinz-marz-edition-ketchup

Arby’s Fry Vodka
https://news.yahoo.com/arbys-rolls-out-curly-fry-and-crinkle-fry-flavored-vodka-142051285.html

Grey Poupon Wine
https://www.greypouponwine.com/

Subway Tuna
https://nypost.com/2021/11/11/subway-tuna-contains-chicken-pork-and-cattle-lawsuit/?utm_source=NYPTwitter&utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_medium=SocialFlow


]]> Alex and Kevin discuss Holiday SZN, Heinz on Mars, Arby’s Fry Vodka, Grey Poupon Wine, the latest update in the Subway tuna saga, and more.

KFC Finger Lickin' Chicken Mittens
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/11/9/santa-colonel-is-coming-to-town-and-hes-giving-away-kfc-finger-lickin-chicken-mitten-bucket-huggers

Mariah Carey x McDonalds
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2021/11/10/mcdonalds-mariah-carey-menu-free-food-december-deals/6361282001/

Heinz to Mars
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/11/11/the-space-race-to-be-the-first-sauce-on-mars-has-started-with-heinz-marz-edition-ketchup

Arby’s Fry Vodka
https://news.yahoo.com/arbys-rolls-out-curly-fry-and-crinkle-fry-flavored-vodka-142051285.html

Grey Poupon Wine
https://www.greypouponwine.com/

Subway Tuna
https://nypost.com/2021/11/11/subway-tuna-contains-chicken-pork-and-cattle-lawsuit/?utm_source=NYPTwitter&utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_medium=SocialFlow


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9539685 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500 3514 full false Macaroni in a Pot Macaroni in a Pot Alex and Kevin discuss the Tiffany's x Supreme collab, the new Velveeta rebrand, the return of the McRib, Reses Puffs x KAWS, the teacher uploading math lessons to pornhub, and more.


Tiffany's x Supreme
https://hypebeast.com/2021/11/supreme-tiffany-co-fall-2021-collaboration-release-info

Velveeta
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/11/4/velveeta-touts-its-cheesy-opulence-in-brand-refresh-from-jkr

McRib is back!
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/mcrib-back-mcdonalds-also-nft-rcna4277

Reses Puffs x KAWS
https://hypebeast.com/2021/11/reeses-puffs-kaws-collaboration-cereal-official-release-info

Math Teacher x Pornhub
https://www.insider.com/taiwanese-tutor-put-math-lessons-on-pornhub-get-students-attention-2021-11

https://www.pornhub.com/model/changhsumath666



]]> Alex and Kevin discuss the Tiffany's x Supreme collab, the new Velveeta rebrand, the return of the McRib, Reses Puffs x KAWS, the teacher uploading math lessons to pornhub, and more.


Tiffany's x Supreme
https://hypebeast.com/2021/11/supreme-tiffany-co-fall-2021-collaboration-release-info

Velveeta
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/11/4/velveeta-touts-its-cheesy-opulence-in-brand-refresh-from-jkr

McRib is back!
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/mcrib-back-mcdonalds-also-nft-rcna4277

Reses Puffs x KAWS
https://hypebeast.com/2021/11/reeses-puffs-kaws-collaboration-cereal-official-release-info

Math Teacher x Pornhub
https://www.insider.com/taiwanese-tutor-put-math-lessons-on-pornhub-get-students-attention-2021-11

https://www.pornhub.com/model/changhsumath666



]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9522015 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 3361 full false Is Meta Really Betta? Is Meta Really Betta? Alex and Kevin discuss their Halloweens, end of Spooky SZN and the beginning of Holiday SZN (again),  Zuck going Meta, Body Armor selling to Coke, and more.

Mini Whopper Jr.
https://campaignsoftheworld.com/print/burger-king-mini-whopper-jr-halloween/

Liquid Death Vegan Cannibal Restaurant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs1dUvHP2Os

Steve Buchemi's Halloween Costume
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/steve-buscemi-recreates-30-rock-inspired-meme-halloween-rcna4229

The Article Alex's mom sent him
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/28/business/gen-z-workplace-culture.html

MTN DEW Gingerbread Snap'd
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/11/2/skip-the-holiday-lattes-this-year-and-do-the-gingerbread-snapd-mtn-dew?

Meta
https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_name_and_logo_for_meta.php

another one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIxPRwgXFQg&ab_channel=CNETHighlights

another one
https://twitter.com/TheInsiderPaper/status/1453775255349207057


]]> Alex and Kevin discuss their Halloweens, end of Spooky SZN and the beginning of Holiday SZN (again),  Zuck going Meta, Body Armor selling to Coke, and more.

Mini Whopper Jr.
https://campaignsoftheworld.com/print/burger-king-mini-whopper-jr-halloween/

Liquid Death Vegan Cannibal Restaurant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs1dUvHP2Os

Steve Buchemi's Halloween Costume
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/steve-buscemi-recreates-30-rock-inspired-meme-halloween-rcna4229

The Article Alex's mom sent him
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/28/business/gen-z-workplace-culture.html

MTN DEW Gingerbread Snap'd
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/11/2/skip-the-holiday-lattes-this-year-and-do-the-gingerbread-snapd-mtn-dew?

Meta
https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_name_and_logo_for_meta.php

another one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIxPRwgXFQg&ab_channel=CNETHighlights

another one
https://twitter.com/TheInsiderPaper/status/1453775255349207057


]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9484458 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0400 3597 full false My Heart Will Go On My Heart Will Go On Alex and Kevin discuss the final week of Spooky SZN and the start of Holiday SZN, Tropicana toothpaste, Megan Thee Stallion's Hottie sauce, Facebooks upcoming name change, and more.


Articles that we may or may not have read. 

Chipotle's Boorito
https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/6170072001

Kit Kat's group costume
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/10/26/kit-kat-wants-to-help-one-group-win-at-halloween-this-year-with-a-7-foot-tall-costume

Bud Light Holiday Seltzer
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/10/21/bud-light-busts-out-the-ugly-sweaters-and-nog-flavored-seltzer-for-the-holiday-season

Tropicana toothpaste 
https://hypebeast.com/2021/10/tropicana-toothpaste-edition-launch

Facebook to the meta-verse
https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/19/22735612/facebook-change-company-name-metaverse





]]> Alex and Kevin discuss the final week of Spooky SZN and the start of Holiday SZN, Tropicana toothpaste, Megan Thee Stallion's Hottie sauce, Facebooks upcoming name change, and more.


Articles that we may or may not have read. 

Chipotle's Boorito
https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/6170072001

Kit Kat's group costume
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/10/26/kit-kat-wants-to-help-one-group-win-at-halloween-this-year-with-a-7-foot-tall-costume

Bud Light Holiday Seltzer
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/10/21/bud-light-busts-out-the-ugly-sweaters-and-nog-flavored-seltzer-for-the-holiday-season

Tropicana toothpaste 
https://hypebeast.com/2021/10/tropicana-toothpaste-edition-launch

Facebook to the meta-verse
https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/19/22735612/facebook-change-company-name-metaverse





]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9443379 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400 2604 full false Maxxxed Out Maxxxed Out Alex and Kevin discuss the newest Spooky SZN drops from Heinz, Dunkin, and Krispy Cream. They also talk about Megan Thee Stallion's new Popeyes collab, The Hot Pockets rebrand, and debut a new segment called Stop It.

]]> Alex and Kevin discuss the newest Spooky SZN drops from Heinz, Dunkin, and Krispy Cream. They also talk about Megan Thee Stallion's new Popeyes collab, The Hot Pockets rebrand, and debut a new segment called Stop It.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9398413 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2950 full true We're Back We're Back Alex and Kevin discuss their recent vacations and what they missed while gone, the start of spooky szn, the SNL seltzer skit, the Pringles Rebrand, and Samsung's new sustainability campaign featuring Vanilla Ice, and more. 

Links and stuff

Natural Fright
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/10/11/put-down-the-pumpkin-spice-seltzer-and-pick-up-a-natty-fright

Crest Box
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/10/8/crest-usually-protects-teeth-but-this-halloween-its-also-safeguarding-candy

Hidden Valley Ranch
https://www.hiddenvalley.com/ranch-shop-products/treat-sized-ranch-packets/

SNL seltzer skit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBpgqRbEFVg

Pringles Rebrand
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/10/4/jkrs-brand-refresh-of-chip-brand-pringles-hits-uk-shores

Reduce your Ice Ice Baby
https://metro.co.uk/video/vanilla-ice-calls-people-reduce-ice-ice-baby-2512609/








]]> Alex and Kevin discuss their recent vacations and what they missed while gone, the start of spooky szn, the SNL seltzer skit, the Pringles Rebrand, and Samsung's new sustainability campaign featuring Vanilla Ice, and more. 

Links and stuff

Natural Fright
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/10/11/put-down-the-pumpkin-spice-seltzer-and-pick-up-a-natty-fright

Crest Box
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/10/8/crest-usually-protects-teeth-but-this-halloween-its-also-safeguarding-candy

Hidden Valley Ranch
https://www.hiddenvalley.com/ranch-shop-products/treat-sized-ranch-packets/

SNL seltzer skit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBpgqRbEFVg

Pringles Rebrand
https://thedieline.com/blog/2021/10/4/jkrs-brand-refresh-of-chip-brand-pringles-hits-uk-shores

Reduce your Ice Ice Baby
https://metro.co.uk/video/vanilla-ice-calls-people-reduce-ice-ice-baby-2512609/








]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9358438 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400 3231 full true The One Finger Clap The One Finger Clap Alex and Kevin discuss Megan Thee Stallion's Nike partnership, TikTok's best designer Emily Zugay, Kylie Jenner's new brand Kylie Baby, Jones Soda re-launching their Turkey and Gravy soda, Grimes and Elon breaking up, Alter Ego, the Lulu Rich documentary, and more.

]]> Alex and Kevin discuss Megan Thee Stallion's Nike partnership, TikTok's best designer Emily Zugay, Kylie Jenner's new brand Kylie Baby, Jones Soda re-launching their Turkey and Gravy soda, Grimes and Elon breaking up, Alter Ego, the Lulu Rich documentary, and more.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9281575 Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400 3314 full true Quick Math Quick Math Alex and Kevin discuss Lil Nas X's album Montero, the New Apple Keynote, the Heinz Ketchup Roller, Taco Bell's taco subscription service, Niki Manaj's cousin's friend's balls, and more.

]]> Alex and Kevin discuss Lil Nas X's album Montero, the New Apple Keynote, the Heinz Ketchup Roller, Taco Bell's taco subscription service, Niki Manaj's cousin's friend's balls, and more.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9237069 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400 3624 full false We Live in Hell We Live in Hell Alex and Kevin discuss CBS's new show The Activist, Fox's new show Alter Ego, Facebook x Ray Ban Story glasses, the decline of our current society, and more!

The Activist
https://deadline.com/2021/09/usher-priyanka-chopra-julianne-hough-the-activist-cbs-1234829647/

Alter Ego
https://www.fox.com/watch/b3cdfc52bd25e83869e2bfdd8931db70/

Facebook x Ray Ban
https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2021/09/09/ray-ban-stories-zuckerberg-glasses-orig.cnn-business



]]> Alex and Kevin discuss CBS's new show The Activist, Fox's new show Alter Ego, Facebook x Ray Ban Story glasses, the decline of our current society, and more!

The Activist
https://deadline.com/2021/09/usher-priyanka-chopra-julianne-hough-the-activist-cbs-1234829647/

Alter Ego
https://www.fox.com/watch/b3cdfc52bd25e83869e2bfdd8931db70/

Facebook x Ray Ban
https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2021/09/09/ray-ban-stories-zuckerberg-glasses-orig.cnn-business



]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9196984 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2841 full true Donda vs. Certified Lover Boy Donda vs. Certified Lover Boy Alex and Kevin discuss Donda vs. Certified Lover Boy

]]> Alex and Kevin discuss Donda vs. Certified Lover Boy

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9163483 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400 2901 full true The R is for Resplendent: with Adam R. Garcia The R is for Resplendent: with Adam R. Garcia Alex, Kevin, and Adam R. Garcia discuss Tiffany's new campaign with Beyonce and Jay Z, Only Fans banning sexually explicit content then going back on that, Flaming Hot Cheetos Mountain Dew, and more.

]]> Alex, Kevin, and Adam R. Garcia discuss Tiffany's new campaign with Beyonce and Jay Z, Only Fans banning sexually explicit content then going back on that, Flaming Hot Cheetos Mountain Dew, and more.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9112606 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0400 4800 full true The Church of Snaxshot: with Andrea Hernández The Church of Snaxshot: with Andrea Hernández Alex, Kevin, and Andrea Hernández talk about the current state of snax, the boom of D2C CPG, and much more.

https://www.snaxshot.com
@thesnaxshot
@iiiitsandrea



]]> Alex, Kevin, and Andrea Hernández talk about the current state of snax, the boom of D2C CPG, and much more.

https://www.snaxshot.com
@thesnaxshot
@iiiitsandrea



]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9081960 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400 4656 full true NFTea Time: with Shane Griffin NFTea Time: with Shane Griffin Alex, Kevin, and Shane Griffin (@grif) discuss NFTs, the Tribeca Film Festival case study, the Keymaster rebrand,  Mountain Dew Seltzer, and more.

Shane Griffin
https://www.grif.studio/

Tribeca Film Festival
https://www.pentagram.com/work/tribeca-festival

Keymaster
https://keymastergames.com/blogs/news/keymaster-games-gets-a-new-coat-of-paint

Mountain Dew Seltzer
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/10/pepsico-and-boston-beer-to-create-alcoholic-mountain-dew-drink.html

]]> Alex, Kevin, and Shane Griffin (@grif) discuss NFTs, the Tribeca Film Festival case study, the Keymaster rebrand,  Mountain Dew Seltzer, and more.

Shane Griffin
https://www.grif.studio/

Tribeca Film Festival
https://www.pentagram.com/work/tribeca-festival

Keymaster
https://keymastergames.com/blogs/news/keymaster-games-gets-a-new-coat-of-paint

Mountain Dew Seltzer
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/10/pepsico-and-boston-beer-to-create-alcoholic-mountain-dew-drink.html

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9045846 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 19:00:00 -0400 5964 full true Tu Hot Tu Handle: with Rich Tu Tu Hot Tu Handle: with Rich Tu Alex, Kevin and Rich Tu discuss the Yelp rebrand, Bud Light Seltzer's new fall flavors, Kyrie Irving's new shoe, and so much more!

]]> Alex, Kevin and Rich Tu discuss the Yelp rebrand, Bud Light Seltzer's new fall flavors, Kyrie Irving's new shoe, and so much more!

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-9013015 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0400 5102 full true INVESTIGATE SUBWAY'S TUNA INVESTIGATE SUBWAY'S TUNA Alex and Kevin discuss the current state of content, the Campbell’s Soup rebrand, Safely home products, Joe’s Exotics, Joe Exotic’s new Delta 8 THC brand, Subway’s Tuna, and the Eat Fresh Refresh.

]]> Alex and Kevin discuss the current state of content, the Campbell’s Soup rebrand, Safely home products, Joe’s Exotics, Joe Exotic’s new Delta 8 THC brand, Subway’s Tuna, and the Eat Fresh Refresh.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-8974791 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0400 3301 full true Peter's Heater Peter's Heater Alex, Kevin, and 1st time guest host Pete Freeman discuss Jeff Bezos going to the moon, the Miller Knoll union, the Seat Geek Rebrand, the Clubhouse rebrand, and the Cleveland Guardians.

]]> Alex, Kevin, and 1st time guest host Pete Freeman discuss Jeff Bezos going to the moon, the Miller Knoll union, the Seat Geek Rebrand, the Clubhouse rebrand, and the Cleveland Guardians.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-8926788 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400 3907 full true An Instant Hit An Instant Hit Alex and Kevin discuss the Better Bagel aftermath, The Huggies Rebrand, Naomi Osaka's New Logo, Van Leeuwen x Kraft, the new Emojis, MSCHF's Dead Startup Toys, and Lil Nas X.

]]> Alex and Kevin discuss the Better Bagel aftermath, The Huggies Rebrand, Naomi Osaka's New Logo, Van Leeuwen x Kraft, the new Emojis, MSCHF's Dead Startup Toys, and Lil Nas X.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-8900188 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0400 3138 full true Big Drink Energy Big Drink Energy Alex and Kevin taste the Better Bagel and discuss Nathans Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Pete Davidson as the new face of Vitamin Water, ZUCK,  The NBA Finals logo, and Heinz's new campaign.

]]> Alex and Kevin taste the Better Bagel and discuss Nathans Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Pete Davidson as the new face of Vitamin Water, ZUCK,  The NBA Finals logo, and Heinz's new campaign.

]]> Buzzsprout-8861313 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400 3834 full true Deezy Season Deezy Season Alex and Kevin discuss Kanye vs. Walmart, Monster Energy vs. Toronto Raptors, Pabst Blue Ribbon 1776 Pack, The Many Saints of Newark, and a  bad White House tweet.

]]> Alex and Kevin discuss Kanye vs. Walmart, Monster Energy vs. Toronto Raptors, Pabst Blue Ribbon 1776 Pack, The Many Saints of Newark, and a  bad White House tweet.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-8825870 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0400 3924 full false Death, Taxes, and The Smell of Subway Death, Taxes, and The Smell of Subway Alex and Kevin discuss the Colt 45 rebrand,  Coors Orange Cream Pop Seltzer, Subway's Tuna, and The Better Bagel.

]]> Alex and Kevin discuss the Colt 45 rebrand,  Coors Orange Cream Pop Seltzer, Subway's Tuna, and The Better Bagel.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-8782348 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 2773 full false Together but Apart Together but Apart Alex and Kevin remotely discuss the Coolhaus rebrand, MSCHF's At All Costs, and Burger King's Ch'King chicken sandwich.

]]> Alex and Kevin remotely discuss the Coolhaus rebrand, MSCHF's At All Costs, and Burger King's Ch'King chicken sandwich.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-8747494 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0400 2885 full true Difficulty with the Technicals Difficulty with the Technicals Alex and Kevin discuss the new YZY x gap jacket, Chris Angel's new restaurant, and Gen Z Water, and more.

]]> Alex and Kevin discuss the new YZY x gap jacket, Chris Angel's new restaurant, and Gen Z Water, and more.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-8708985 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400 2606 full false It's a Thin Line Between Meme and Marketing It's a Thin Line Between Meme and Marketing Alex and Kevin talk about the new Sweetgreen rebrand, Carl's Jr. on Only Fans, Duncan Donuts x Backdrop, and New Balance x Miller Lite aka the Shoozie.

]]> Alex and Kevin talk about the new Sweetgreen rebrand, Carl's Jr. on Only Fans, Duncan Donuts x Backdrop, and New Balance x Miller Lite aka the Shoozie.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-8671053 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400 3418 full true Seedy Pod Seedy Pod Alex and Kevin discuss L'Industry x Action Bronson

50 Greatest Graphic Designers and Artists of All Time,

David Carson Master Class,

Planters.

]]> Alex and Kevin discuss L'Industry x Action Bronson

50 Greatest Graphic Designers and Artists of All Time,

David Carson Master Class,

Planters.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-8601309 Thu, 27 May 2021 17:00:00 -0400 2947 full false Everybody Loves a Weiner Everybody Loves a Weiner Alex and Kevin Talk about their favorite youtube videos, Elon Musk hosting SNL, Sneaker Culture and Accessibility, Oscar Mayer, and more.

]]> Alex and Kevin Talk about their favorite youtube videos, Elon Musk hosting SNL, Sneaker Culture and Accessibility, Oscar Mayer, and more.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-8588771 Tue, 25 May 2021 19:00:00 -0400 3055 full false Legends Never Die Legends Never Die Alex and Kevin discuss the current state of television, Yeezy vs Walmart, and DMX.

]]> Alex and Kevin discuss the current state of television, Yeezy vs Walmart, and DMX.

]]> CENTER Buzzsprout-8550025 Wed, 19 May 2021 12:00:00 -0400 2230 full true Tentative Grasp on Podcasting Tentative Grasp on Podcasting Front and Center is a podcast about design, branding, and culture. A conversation between Alex Center and Kevin Batory about what's going on in the in their universe.

]]> Front and Center is a podcast about design, branding, and culture. A conversation between Alex Center and Kevin Batory about what's going on in the in their universe.

]]> Kevin Buzzsprout-8450322 Mon, 03 May 2021 11:00:00 -0400 540 trailer true