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. MAR 13

    Why Design is Hard (And How Collaboration Changes Everything) with Bryan Zug

    Episode Summary What makes design hard? It’s not just pixels, software, or tools — it’s people. (Yep, you. And me. And all of us.) In this episode, I sit down with my friend Bryan Zug, co-author (along with Scott Berkun), of the book, Why Design is Hard, to talk about why good design is more than just good ideas — it’s about relationships, collaboration, and the messy, sometimes painful reality of working on creative teams. Bryan was there in the early days of the web, hacking together sites ...

    38 min

  2. FEB 26

    🎙️ What the Heck is a Design Engineer? (with Dave Darnes)

    Design engineer. UX engineer. Front-end dev with opinions. What does it all mean?! In this episode, we sit down with Dave Darnes to untangle the ever-evolving world of design and development (And Dave is our first non-Font Awesomer on the pod!). We talk about why job titles keep getting weirder, whether "engineer" is a fair title for folks who work on the web, and how design systems can bridge the gap between teams. Plus, we explore the future of the role — will tools like Figma and AI replac...

    43 min
  3. Dave Gandy on Why Boring is Best™ in Engineering

    FEB 18

    Dave Gandy on Why Boring is Best™ in Engineering

    In this episode, Dave and Matt explore First LEGO League, where kids as young as third grade tackle robotics and engineering challenges. As a coach, Dave shares how he guides his team to embrace the golden rule of engineering: Keep it simple, keep it sturdy. Listeners will learn how to spot the difference between over-the-top complexity and straightforward solutions that just work. Practical beats fancy almost every time. Dave also shares how his time at MIT taught him that simplicity is the ...

    24 min

  4. 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
  5. 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

  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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
      52
    • Rating
      Clean
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      © 2025 Podcast Awesome
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