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Designer & Designer

Brian Fling, Joe Alterio

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Designer & Designer is a podcast about design. Each episode dives into a design topic with candor and humor, exposing the rarely talked about challenges that designers face, and what it takes to create great design.
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JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance Podcast

Joe Nickel and Michelle Tolson

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An upbeat show hosted by Joe Nickel and Michelle Tolson. The podcast aims to have fun and meaningful conversations with influencers of the dance, theater, & entertainment industry with a focus on how dance has helped these artists achieve life goals, impact, and purpose. Our guests bring their personal stories of their professional achievements as well as their knowledge and humor to our show.
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Mentioned Medium’s Snowflake Growth Tool (original GitHub repo) Stanford Product Design Rubric (Stanford Design Program) I, X and T shaped Designers Book: Radical Candor by Kim Scott Book: The Visual MBA (or Creative MBA — verify the exact title) Short Story: The Swimmer by John Cheever Newsletter: Good Work by Joe Alterio – goodwork.is Topics Disc…
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Send us a text Hey Jam Fam, we are excited for you to listen to our new episode with the talented, Molly Moon. Molly is a dance educator with years of experience as well as a dance mom. We get her take on the business side of dance, running a studio while your child is on the team, and so much more! We loved our chat with Molly and know you will to…
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Mentioned V0 by Vercel that generates front-end code Builder.io for creating UI flows from language prompts UXPilot for generating UI from specs Lovable for different design styles Perplexity as a tool that bypasses SEO spam Why do AI company logos look like buttholes? Jakob's Law of Internet User Experience 23:48 Brian says he didn’t do a great jo…
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Send us a text Welcome back Jam Fam, for another great season with Joe and Michelle. We are so pleased to be sharing some new topics with you this season and have a great line up of guests ready to share their insight. Thank you for listening, liking and following! We appreciate you. Now lets get into it! Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure …
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Mentioned Arthur C. Clarke did die in 2008. Brian has no idea what he saw now. The Tech Oligarchy Arrives Mark Zuckerberg's political shift Meta's Llama AI models versus other foundational models "Making the world a better place" from Silicon Valley TV show The world is not as bad as we think it is. HyperFixed: Kristen Has Doubts Alternative social…
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Send us a text Another great season! Thank you Jam Fam for all of your likes and follows. Thank you to our incredible guests for their time and knowledge. We love doing this and we couldn't do it without you. Enjoy our wrap up conversation! Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and sub…
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Mentioned Oranssi Pazusu MIke Sugarman Blackgaze Context Collaspe Designing for the Pluriverse Enshittification ProSocial Media Kala, the Suburban Miner Topics Discussed How did we get to this place of totally siloed communal activity? Big Rooms and Small Rooms Where the Weird Still Is Making the web civic-minded again Ethan Link's Ethan's Personal…
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Mentioned What Was the TED Talk?​ from our super smart friend Jay Fienberg (who you should hire!) Topics Discussed Why don't designers learn how to present design? Do's and Don't for design presentations To Neg or Not to Neg? That is the question. The exhausting reality of "performing" Pull Quotes "Amateur hour is when someone spends all their bull…
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Burn Victims • FAANG as a validator • FAANG's lack of innovation • Armchair Logo Art Direction • Amateur hour in the design space • MAU/DAU is a broken concept • Uber is the ultimate example of enshittification • An attempt to not look at my phone •"Chimping" • Text messaging needs a reinvent • What's App is terrible • "Founder Mode" • Alegria Art …
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Send us a text Jam Fam, you are in for a treat this week. Our guest is know world wide and has worked with some legends! We are excited to share our talk with AC Ciulla! Name sound familiar? It should. AC choreographed and was Tony nominated for his work on the Broadway show Footloose. He is also Emmy nominated and has worked with some of the bigge…
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Mentioned Mythic Quest episode: Dark Quiet Death The pram in the hall Tim Van Damme XOXO Festival Crazy Boat! Topics Discussed The delicate balance between following established patterns and advocating for innovative design solutions How life circumstances (family obligations, debt, financial security) fundamentally change our relationship with ris…
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Send us a text Welcome back Jam Fam! Today we speak with a fantastic educator, adovacate and ally to everyone in the dance world, Anthony Alterio! Anthony has taught in higher education for some time and has some wonderful insight for dancers getting ready to move into the college scene and the dance world. We hope you enjoy our chat with Anthony A…
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In this episode, Brian and Joe welcome back Dave Miller from Design Citizen to discuss the evolving landscape of design as a profession and what the future designer might look like. Dave shares insights from his recent LinkedIn article exploring design from 2025 through 2040, discussing how AI and accessible tools are transforming creative capabili…
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Send us a text Our guest today, is a true triple threat, starring in one of the most popular shows on Broadway at the moment. We were excited to have John Edwards on the show to discuss auditioning, Broadway, college and how he keeps it fresh. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode with the incredibly talented, John Edwards. John Edwards: Actor/Singe…
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The Dunning-Kruger Effect https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect The Continuity Girl https://womensfilmandtelevisionhistory.wordpress.com/2014/02/21/continuity-girl/ Joe's Latest Web Comic, The Custodian https://goodwork.is/TheCustodian/ Design is Storytelling, by Ellen Lupton https://www.cooperhewitt.org/publications/design-is…
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Send us a text Welcome back Jam Fam! You are in for a treat today! In this episode, we speak to Doriana Sanchez, a legend in the dance world. So many of you have seen her but didn't know her name. A creative with an incredible back story, a survivor and warrior, a mentor with a heart of gold, we know you will love todays chat with Doriana! DORIANA …
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"Meta’s Terrible AI Profiles Are Going Viral": https://lifehacker.com/tech/instagram-has-official-ai-accounts-and-they-are-weird AI2: https://allenai.org/ The Singularity Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/singularity/ Charles Baudelaire on Photography: https://www.csus.edu/indiv/o/obriene/art109/readings/11%20baudelaire%20photography.htm Klout: http…
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Send us a text Sometimes you just have to have a part 2, especially when Michael Taylor is offering his two cents. Another great episode full of chat, opinions and knowledge from the Jam team and the fun, Michael Taylor! Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you …
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"Generative AI fuels creative physical product design but is no magic wand" https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/mckinsey-digital/our-insights/generative-ai-fuels-creative-physical-product-design-but-is-no-magic-wand "Graphic design among most at-risk jobs from AI – report" "https://www.designweek.co.uk/graphic-design-among-most-at-risk-jobs-from-…
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Send us a text Hot Topics! One of our favorite segments on Jam with one of our favorite guests, Michael Taylor! We take topics from social media and give our commentary, opinions and thoughts. We hope you enjoy this episode with the always funny, Michael Taylor! Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't …
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Send us a text Jam Fam, you are in for a treat today! Today's episode is one of living your best life, following your dreams, advocating for yourself and doing things that make you feel good. We so lucky to have Kimberly Marable with us today, currently starring on Broadway in Chicago! Kimberly Marable has spent over 15 years as a working actor. He…
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Send us a text New Year, new ideas, and new inspiration! We are so lucky to have Dr. Chelsea Peirotti back as a guest with us again. Chelsea brings her usual positivity with some new ideas for dance educators to dig into as we start competition season. You can find Chelsea at: www.chelseapierotti.com Instagram: dr.chelsea.pierotti And don't forget …
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Send us a text Here we go with another great episode hosted by Michelle and our #1 fan, Matthew Donnell! Today, Matthew takes control of the episode and puts Michelle in the hot seat. Learn a little more about Michelle's background, performance experience, teaching tools and a fun fast five! We hope you enjoy this episode and don't forget to like a…
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Send us a text Joe is in the hot seat this week, as our #1 fan and incredible dance educator, Matthew Donnell, interviews Joe. Get to know who he is and what he is up to on this weeks episode! Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podc…
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Send us a text And we're back! Happy 2025 to our Jam Fam. We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are ready for another season of great guests, hot topics, and all the shenanigans that Joe and Michelle bring every week. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywher…
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Send us a text We wanted to take a quick minute to say hello to our listeners and leave you with some information. We are looking forward to being back with you all soon! If you listened to the episode and want to help out, here is the link: https://gofund.me/99515e37 See you soon Jam Fam Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us acr…
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Send us a text What a great season we had Jam Fam! Thank you to our amazing guests for lending their time and expertise to us and giving back to the dance community. We appreciate all of you! Our wrap up includes some shout outs, Hot Topics (of course), and a run down on what is next for JAM. Thank you all for listening, subscribing, commenting and…
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Send us a text Welcome back Jam Fam! We are excited to finish this season with the wonderful, Chasta Hamilton. Chasta has so much insight into the world of dance and has recently been named to the Advisory Board of Dance Teacher Magazine! A great conversation with a great friend, we hope you enjoy this episode with Chasta Hamilton! About Chasta: Or…
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Send us a text Welcome back Jam Fam! We know you are going to love this episode with the fabulous Caylie Rose Newcom. Caylie is a wealth of knowledge, positivity, charm and great energy that has made her mark in the NYC dance world. An educator and a triple threat, she has worn many hats in her career. Today we talk a bit about what makes her tick,…
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Send us a text When we started this podcast almost 3 years ago, we never thought we would have a legend like Sheila Barker on our podcast as our very first guest! Sheila is a giant in the industry, a mentor, a motivator and part of history at Broadway Dance Center in NYC. We thought that we would drop this episode again, as this came out so long ag…
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Send us a text Hey Jam Fam, we are back with some Hot Topics straight from dance forums on social media. We talk compensation for teachers, guest teachers, artists in videos, competition costumes and a few other fun things. We hope you enjoy this episode! Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget …
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Send us a text Welcome back Jam Fam! We have a great episode for you featuring Natalie Nostrant and Kelli Guardin-Rooney, Owners and Directors of High Demand Dance Competition. High Demand believes in the artistry of the dancers and choreographers while expanding the dancers vocabulary and introducing an improv part of their competition (which is o…
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Send us a text JAM Fam, welcome back! Today's episode is a must listen for studio directors and owners. Our fantastic guest, Laura Ward-Moran, advises and guides us through some scenarios of dance studio, dance teacher and director life. How to navigate difficult conversations and of course, all things dance. Laura Ward-Moran is a passionate and ex…
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Send us a text Today we feature a new performing arts program happening in NYC, Flourish! This program, founded and created by Alan Dornak, helps deliver additional training to individuals in the performing arts. Gathering some of the finest faculty in voice, acting and dance, Flourish is a one stop shop for aspiring performers. FLOURISH PERFORMING…
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Send us a text We are back Jam Fam, with our Midseason Chat! We love just chatting with one another all things dance, and our Hot Topics have been a hit with our listeners. This episode will not disappoint. Talking summer dance, dance intensives, guest teachers and a few other fun things, we hope you enjoy our episode made just for you! Thank you f…
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Send us a text Welcome back Jam Fam! We are so excited to share this fun episode with you featuring Connor Schwantes! Connor recently worked on the Tony nominated show, Days of Wine and Roses and is an incredible dance educator and choreographer. We dive into his early life in dance, football, and growing up with parents in the industry. We hope yo…
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Send us a text Welcome back Jam Fam! Today we talk with the fantastic Jenny Oehlwein, on stepping outside your comfort zone, fighting imposter syndrome, finding your place in the dance community, and of course, dance competitions! Jenny has a vast resume and is coming on strong in the Latin Jazz genre. Thank you Jenny for sharing your time with us.…
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Send us a text Today we take a moment to highlight another great program in higher education, Salve Regina University. We were lucky enough to speak with Department Chair and Dance Program Coordinator, Lindsay Guarino, about this unique program. Lindsay also has had a hand in changing the program and has been involved in some incredible projects. L…
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Send us a text Welcome back Jam Fam! Today, we have a great conversation with Patrick Cook discussing the commercial dance scene, touring with some of the biggest artists in the world and teaching. Patrick brings to us a conversation that will especially those interested in performing in the commercial world. Some credits include: Performance with …
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Send us a text Kicking off season 9 with a bang, we are excited to bring you this episode featuring creatives Hannah and Alex Isenberg! We highlight their three day intensive, Bridge The Gap, and discuss the industry and how to navigate the ins and outs of this ever changing landscape. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Hannah and Alex. Meetin…
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Send us a text Jam Fam, hard to believe we have completed another season! Thank you to all that listen and follow! Our Season 8 wrap up is a conversation with Joe and Michelle talking about guest teachers for your studio, non compete contracts, levels at competition and a huge thank you to our season 8 guests. You don't want to miss this one! Thank…
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Send us a text And she's back! We were so happy to have Alicia back on the show, talking about Bold Dance Project, the dance world, dance competitions and all things dance. Alicia brings up some great things in this episode and we know you will enjoy every moment! Alicia Pociask is a Brooklyn based choreographer, director and educator. She attended…
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Send us a text Welcome back Jam Fam! We are so excited to share our episode featuring Miranda Spada with you, Another great conversation about dance, a dance teachers life and what mentoring means to her and our young dancers. Miranda shares some of her experiences in the dance world and we can't wait for you to listen today! Miranda Spada received…
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Send us a text We talk all things dance with Miss Kosha! Kosha is a dance educator, mentor and entrepreneur, leading the way in the dance industry in the Pittsburgh area. We talk about working with young dancers, starting a business and creating curriculums and programs that work for YOUR studio. We hope you enjoy this fun episode with Kosha! As th…
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Send us a text Angela has amassed a following on her Instagram page @fulltimedanceteacher. That is how we found her! We have used her quotes and nuggets of advice and finally said, we need her on the show! We had a fantastic talk with Angela about teaching, mentoring, and all things dance of course. Angela is a dance artist, choreographer, teacher …
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Send us a text JAM Fam, we are so excited to share with you this wonderful program in Alabama with our new friend, Aidan Nettles. Finding the right college, university or conservatory program can be a challenge, are we are happy to be shining the spotlight on some wonderful programs around the country. The University of Alabama offers a Bachelor of…
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Send us a text Welcome back Jam Fam! This week we have an wonderful conversation with Lee Daniel, a multi hyphenate with an incredible background. We talk all things dance, plus a little more! We hope you enjoy this weeks episode. Lee Daniel is a Creative Director, Choreographer and Educator located in Los Angeles. He has 15+ years of professional …
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Send us a text And she's BACK! We are so excited for the return of the one and only, Rachelle Rak. In this episode we talk about her new venture in theater, dance conventions, her fabulous song and all things Sass! Thank you for making time for us Rachelle and we couldn't be happier for you! Jam Fam, we hope you enjoy our follow up episode with Bro…
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Send us a text Jam Fam, today we celebrate 100 episodes because of you! Thank you to listening, liking, subscribing and following. We do this for our listeners and we are so happy you are a part of our community. A huge shout out to all of the guest that have given their time and knowledge to our podcast. It fills our cup to have these conversation…
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Send us a text Today's episode we Spotlight the LEAP Program! We loved our conversation with Andrew Pearson, Assistant Director of LEAP, and we hope you enjoy this informative conversation about programs in dance. The LEAP (Liberal Education for Arts Professionals) Program is a Bachelor's in Performing Arts online degree completion program uniquely…
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