Podcast Awesome

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On Podcast Awesome we talk to members of the Font Awesome team about icons, design, tech, business, and of course, nerdery. 

  1. Dave Gandy on Why Boring is Best™ in Engineering

    3 DAYS AGO

    Dave Gandy on Why Boring is Best™ in Engineering

    In this episode, Dave and Matt dive into First LEGO League, where kids as young as third grade take on robotics and engineering challenges. Coach Dave drills one rule into his team’s brains (gently, of course): Keep it simple, keep it sturdy. Overcomplication? That’s for people who love redoing their work. Turns out, good engineering is a lot like picking the right tool for the job — go for the trusty hammer, not the Rube Goldberg contraption. Simple solutions just work. Fancy for the sake of...

    24 min
  2. Nerd Show and Tell: Meet Lea Verou

    FEB 4

    Nerd Show and Tell: Meet Lea Verou

    It’s finally happening! In this episode of Podcast Awesome, we sit down with Lea Verou to talk about all things usability, web standards, and her journey into tech. From childhood tinkering with imaginary product ads to shaping the future of CSS and web development, Lea has done ... a lot! You’ll hear about her work at MIT, her time on the W3C TAG, and what led her to join Font Awesome as Product Lead. Plus, we get into the finer points of her experience as a hardcore food blogger, and why Gr...

    45 min
  3. 2024 Wrap-Up: Growth, Legends, and a Kitty Cat Saga

    JAN 21

    2024 Wrap-Up: Growth, Legends, and a Kitty Cat Saga

    It’s that time of year again! In this episode of Podcast Awesome, we’re reflecting on all the things that went down at Font Awesome in 2024. From expanding the Awesomeverse with Web Awesome and Eleventy to major product updates like the full release of Duotone Icons and shiny new branding, we cover it all. You’ll hear about the Web Awesome Kickstarter campaign (success!), the arrival of industry legends Lea Verou and Zach Leatherman, and the behind-the-scenes Font Awesome updates that made 20...

    34 min

  4. 12/10/2024 · BONUS

    Myth, Meme, or Madness? The Truth About Ballmer’s Peak 🤔

    🍺 What’s the deal with the Ballmer Peak? Myth, meme, or just good old-fashioned developer humor? In this episode of Podcast Awesome, we unpack the hilarity and history behind this coding legend, complete with personal stories, team insights, and a responsible PSA. Whether you’re debugging at 3 a.m. or just love a good laugh, this episode has something for everyone. (And check out the episode on our YouTube for an even more fun! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb77NS_zFgQ) 🍻 0:00 - Introduc...

    13 min
  5. The Logic Defying Way to Creating an Awesome Place to Work

    11/26/2024

    The Logic Defying Way to Creating an Awesome Place to Work

    In this episode of Podcast Awesome, Matt chats with Font Awesome co-founder Dave Gandy about building a workplace that doesn’t just work — but works for everyone. Whether you’re hustling in a startup, navigating open-source communities, or just trying to figure out if your boss actually values your humanity, this one’s for you. Dave dishes on the magic of finding the right co-founder (hint: they need to tell you when you're off your rocker), why open-source is about more than just wri...

    26 min
  6. Nerd Show and Tell: Meet Zach Leatherman

    11/19/2024

    Nerd Show and Tell: Meet Zach Leatherman

    Ready to geek out? In this episode of Podcast Awesome's Nerd Show and Tell, Matt sits down with none other than Zach Leatherman, the tech dynamo and creator behind Eleventy — the static site generator that’s got web devs buzzing. Zach’s tech-world experience is a wild ride of innovation, grit, and love for the open web. With a little help from our team here at Font Awesome, Zach’s pushing to make open-source sustainable and bring back the glory days of personal websites, free from algorithm o...

    29 min
  7. Why 'Lifestyle Company' Is a Badge of Honor at Font Awesome

    11/07/2024

    Why 'Lifestyle Company' Is a Badge of Honor at Font Awesome

    🎙 In this episode, Font Awesome founder Dave Gandy joins our host Matt Johnson for an honest, unfiltered convo about what it means to build a *lifestyle company* (and wear that badge proudly 💪). This isn’t your typical startup hustle. We’re diving into the “people-first” culture that makes Font Awesome a standout, from character-driven hiring to redefining what success means beyond growth on charts and graphs. 🏆💼 As Dave says, instead of climbing someone else’s ladder, Font Awesome is buildi...

    21 min
  8. Character First: The Font Awesome Key to Hiring Success

    10/24/2024

    Character First: The Font Awesome Key to Hiring Success

    In this edition of Podcast Awesome, Matt sits down with Font Awesome founder, Dave Gandy, at the 2024 Snuggle in Bentonville, Arkansas. Between karaoke sessions and Hoobastank choruses (blame Ed), Matt and Dave discuss a topic on a lot of minds lately: How do you build a company where people actually want to stick around? With a tech industry average of just 18 months at a job, Font Awesome breaks the mold — no one has left in over 10 years. Dave and Matt dive into Font Awesome’s hiring...

    28 min
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On Podcast Awesome we talk to members of the Font Awesome team about icons, design, tech, business, and of course, nerdery. 

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  • Creator
    Font Awesome
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Podcast Awesome
  • Show Website
    Podcast Awesome

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