Podcast Awesome

Font Awesome
  • 4,7 (7)
  • CÔNG NGHỆ
Podcast Awesome

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

  1. Nerd Show and Tell: Meet Zach Leatherman

    1 NGÀY TRƯỚC

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

    7 THG 11

    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 building...

    21 phút
  3. Character First: The Font Awesome Key to Hiring Success

    24 THG 10

    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 phút
  4. The Great Debate: Web Fonts vs. SVGs – Which Should You Use? It Depends

    1 THG 10

    The Great Debate: Web Fonts vs. SVGs – Which Should You Use? It Depends

    In this episode of Podcast Awesome, Matt and Rob take you on a wild ride through the evolution of web icons — because who doesn’t love a good glow-up story? From the pixelated mess of Geocities and MySpace days (RIP low-res images) to the sleek world of custom web fonts and SVG's moment in the sun, they break down each tech's pros and cons so you don’t have to.Ever wondered how icons went from blurry to brilliant? We've got questions and Rob’s got the answers! He explains how web fonts came i...

    28 phút
  5. The Story Behind the Poo-Storm Icon

    17 THG 9

    The Story Behind the Poo-Storm Icon

    💩⚡️ Hold onto your butts, folks, because this episode of Behind the Icon on Podcast Awesome is about to get ... messy! We’re diving headfirst into the iconic history of one of Font Awesome’s quirkiest creations — the Poo-Storm icon. But if not for the creation of a stinker of a particular emoji, the poo-storm icon may never have come to fruition. It all starts with the legendary rise of the poo emoji, a cultural masterpiece that has made its way into countless texts, memes, and conversa...

    14 phút
  6. Behind the Icon: How the Double Horns Became a Metalhead’s Salute

    3 THG 9

    Behind the Icon: How the Double Horns Became a Metalhead’s Salute

    In this headbanging episode of Podcast Awesome, we explore the story behind the devil horns gesture—an iconic symbol in the world of heavy metal. 🤘 From its origins in ancient superstitions to its popularization by metal legend Ronnie James Dio, this gesture has a history as rich as the riffs that accompany it. We also chat with Font Awesome’s own Jory Raphael, the creative mind behind the hand horns icon, to get an inside look at how this powerful symbol became part of the Font Awesome libra...

    13 phút
  7. The Story Behind the Dumpster Fire Icon: From Meme to Iconic Design

    20 THG 8

    The Story Behind the Dumpster Fire Icon: From Meme to Iconic Design

    Ever wonder how a chaotic internet meme became an iconic design? Join us in this episode as we dive into the fascinating journey of the Dumpster Fire icon—from its fiery beginnings as a viral GIF to its status as a symbol of modern times. 🔥 (And if you want ever more entertainment from this episode, make sure to check out the YouTube version!) We’ll explore the history behind the phrase “dumpster fire,” its cultural impact, and how it inspired the creation of one of Font Awesome’s most b...

    13 phút
  8. The Story Behind the Mullet Icon: Celebrating an Enduring Cultural Symbol

    13 THG 8

    The Story Behind the Mullet Icon: Celebrating an Enduring Cultural Symbol

    The Story Behind the Mullet Icon: Celebrating an Enduring Cultural Symbol 🎬 Join us as we delve into the resilient history of the mullet, from its uncertain origins to its pop culture prominence in the '80s and '90s. 🎸 Learn about the creation of Font Awesome's 'User Mullet' icon and enjoy entertaining stories from team members who sported mullets. ✂️ Discover the evolution of this iconic hairstyle and how it has shaped popular culture over the decades.🕒 Timestamps:⏳ 00:00 The Enduring Legacy...

    18 phút
Xem tất cả (45)

Xếp Hạng & Nhận Xét

4,7
/5
7 Xếp hạng

Giới Thiệu

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

Thông Tin

  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Font Awesome
  • Năm hoạt động
    2022 - 2024
  • Tập
    45
  • Xếp hạng
    Thô tục
  • Bản quyền
    © 2024 Podcast Awesome
  • Trang web chương trình
    Podcast Awesome

Có Thể Bạn Cũng Thích

Bạn cần đăng nhập để nghe các tập có chứa nội dung thô tục.

Luôn cập nhật thông tin về chương trình này

Đăng nhập hoặc đăng ký để theo dõi các chương trình, lưu các tập và nhận những thông tin cập nhật mới nhất.
Chọn quốc gia hoặc vùng

Châu Phi, Trung Đông và Ấn Độ

Châu Á Thái Bình Dương

Châu Âu

Châu Mỹ Latinh và Caribê

Hoa Kỳ và Canada