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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.
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Jun 26, 2024 • 49min
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!

Jun 12, 2024 • 56min
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!

Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 31min
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!

May 21, 2024 • 1h 11min
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.

May 7, 2024 • 41min
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-centerTickets here: https://underconsideration.com/firstround/2024-new-york/

Apr 29, 2024 • 1h 2min
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!

Apr 24, 2024 • 58min
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!

Apr 10, 2024 • 1h 1min
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!

Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 4min
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!

Mar 20, 2024 • 56min
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!