Best PJ Library Podcasts (2025)

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Playlist: National Storytelling Month 20:55

1d ago20:55

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Did you know that May is Jewish American Heritage Month, National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and National Storytelling Month? Our team has put together a playlist featuring three original Mimi and Kiddo stories to share this special month. And if you're looking for fabulous books to keep your celebrations and learning going,…

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National Storytelling Month Playlist 44:23

1d ago44:23

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In honor of National Storytelling Month, the PJ Library team has put together a small selection of "stories for another time" from Beyond the Bookcase seasons 4 and 5. Enjoy!By PJ Library

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Moses and the Burning Bush 5:44

25d ago5:44

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A special episode just in time for Passover - the story of Moses and the burning bush. This episode was written by Jamie Kiffel-Alcheh and produced by Alli Thresher for PJ Library. Our music is licensed from Epidemic Sound. Special thanks to Danny Paller. For free Passover resources including recipes, activities, and a haggadah, visit pjlibrary.org…

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"Three's Company" - An Interview with the 3G Collective (Part 1) 1:20:58

9d ago1:20:58

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Send us a text In this episode, we welcome a panel of third-generation Holocaust survivors (3Gs) who share their grandparents' remarkable survival stories and reflect on how this legacy shapes their lives today. • Our guests Jana Krumholtz, John Reed and Shany Dagan discuss their varied Jewish upbringings across Florida, Australia/Texas, and Israel…

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Ep 77: Component Flexibility 29:52

9d ago29:52

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We're back with an episode an episode about component and design system flexibility. How opinionated should your design system be, vs a large set of reusable pieces that can be put in any which way together. Davy and PJ weigh in on both methods and where you may want to dive into a framework that allows you to build starting from anywhere.…

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Ep 76: Guy Segal and Design System Management and Ops 49:07

21d ago49:07

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Our friend Guy Segal, Director of Design Systems at Thomson Reuters comes and talks with us about consistency in operations and how to scale out systems thinking.

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Ep 75: Davy and PJ's DS Origins 26:52

1M ago26:52

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We learn about PJ's start in design systems, dating back to 2011, and Davy's first introduction to it in 2015. They discuss while tech has evolved, aspects such as theming still remain a struggle to figure out. Also discussed is how we evolved our roles, and what might be suitable traits and tactics used by design system people in 2025.…

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Passover Playlist 2025 1:02:45

1M ago1:02:45

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It's time for Passover! Settle in for a playlist full of stories featuring Passover traditions from all around the world. In Humpty Dumpty and the Passover Feast we’ll visit Humpty Dumpty as he prepares to host the seder for the first time. Next we'll Chase Joha Through Passover to see how families all over celebrate and get ready for Passover. And…

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Scott Trakker Defiles Uluru 47:58

1M ago47:58

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! MASK and VENOM are back in the Outback of Australia…but don’t you worry, folks…this is serious this time…there won’t be any co-opting of local customs and spiritual practices like the last time we were here! Oh wait… V.E.N.O.M.’s uses a hologram machine to fool local people into thinking that floating roc…

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Matt Trakker's Not-So-Wild Stallions 52:35

2M ago52:35

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! Hopping over to Vienna, Matt, Scott, T-Bob, and Dusty Hayes (who apparently decided to hang around after last episode) witness Austria’s famous Lipizzaner Stallions from the bleacher seats. But then, the horses go wild, forcing Dusty to save a child whose mother attends the Matt Trakker School of Abandonm…

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Matt Trakker: Dutch Dikes and Drugs 45:05

2M ago45:05

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! Matt Trakker, Scott, and T-Bob are continuing their European vacation with a trip to the Netherlands to enjoy the tulips, the windmills, the amazing construction and maintenance of the dikes…and probably some pharmaceuticals that are uniquely legal in Amsterdam. All of a sudden when one of the dikes is sh…

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Ep 74: Maintaining Large Component Libraries 30:30

2M ago30:30

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Davy and PJ talk about design and code parity, how we keep our artifacts aligned with live product, and other nuances to maintaining large scale component libraries.

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Buddy Hawks Penetrates Paris 50:43

2M ago50:43

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! Matt takes his adopted son Scott and robot T-Bob to visit a Parisian art gallery. Knowing that he needs a chauffeur for his kid, Matt also takes Buddy Hawks, the long suffering M.A.S.K. agent who constantly watches his paramilitary friends go on cool adventures while he replaces windshield wiper fluid for…

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SCANDAL! M.A.S.K. Lies to Children! 48:30

2M ago48:30

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! When the ghost of Caesar haunts the Palantine Hill to scare off Matt Trakker’s workers, there is only one thing to do: Time to call in Scooby Doo. Just kidding, it turns out that V.E.N.O.M. is on the hunt for the lost sword of CAESAR, which… makes you invincible and is responsible for the rise and fall of…

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Ep 73: Component Migrations 33:07

2M ago33:07

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Davy and PJ talk about the challenges of updating legacy components from yesteryear, and what it takes to migrate legacy code to new design system components. When is the suitable time to do this work?

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Bruce Sato vs. Dusty Hayes 44:33

3M ago44:33

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! Here's a great idea for an episode of a children's cartoon: a disgraced finance minister decides to manipulate currency in order to cause an economic collapse. What ten-year-old wouldn't like that? At least we have plenty of Dad jokes, a goat attacking T-Bob, and... oh, yeah... Bruce threatening to beat u…

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Ep 72: Atomic Design 31:38

3M ago31:38

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Davy and PJ talk about the concepts presented in Brad Frost's 2013 book, Atomic Design, and how a simpler format in present day with components, patterns, and screens may be common representation for design teams.

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Season 4 Finale: A Royal Wedding 19:39

3M ago19:39

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Prince Charming and Cinderella’s wedding brings a fairytale ending for season 4! Or at least it might. The two royals come from very different backgrounds and can’t seem to agree on what traditions, customs, and creatures to include in the ceremony. They’ll need their friends (including a shockingly revealed rabbi) to help figure out what’s most im…

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Matt Trakker Plays God 47:10

3M ago47:10

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! Remember how much you respected and admired Matt Trakker when you were a kid? If you had known he was secretly funding gain-of-function research on flesh-eating bacteria, would you still respect and admire him? If your answer is "yes", then you're our target demographic. If your answer is "no", you're als…

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"What Baking Can Do" - An Interview with Dr. Beth Ricanati 46:12

3M ago46:12

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Send us a text Join us on an enlightening journey with Dr. Beth Ricanati, whose unique path from Reform to Conservative Judaism offers a tapestry of cultural richness and personal growth. Through engaging anecdotes, Dr. Ricanati warmly shares her upbringing her transition to the spiritual experience creating Challah in her home and beyond. We explo…

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Kiddo Learns about A Special Jewish Community (Featuring Ciara from The Mizrahi Story) 9:12

3M ago9:12

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Today Kiddo is getting a special treat: a video call from Mimi's friend Ciara. Listen in as our special guest, Ciara, teaches Kiddo all about the history and traditions of the Baghdadi Jewish community of India. Want to learn more? Visit Ciara at The Mizrahi Story on Instagram for all sorts of wonderful interviews, archival video footage, and more.…

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Matt Trakker's South American Love Child 47:30

3M ago47:30

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! Matt Trakker, Scott, and T-Bob are enjoying some down time in Rio de Janiero…with a mysterious woman and a young girl….who might look suspiciously like Matt?!? What is going on here….? Oh, also V.E.N.O.M. steals, in the words of Miles Mayhem “a worthless painting”…only to have it turn out to be a map to a…

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Ep 71: Reviewing Work from Product Designers 36:39

3M ago36:39

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In our second recent episode about reviewing work, Davy and PJ talk about how we review output from product designers on our teams and the need to stay plugged in so we can help designers earlier in the process.

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Rapunzel's New 'Do 9:51

3M ago9:51

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Lag B’Omer celebrations are starting in Mashal. With bonfires, treats, a parade, and even a wedding in the works, Rapunzel still isn’t feeling festive. After getting tangled in a few too many messes, her extra-long hair is feeling like a real drag. Auntie PJ and other friends will try to help Rapunzel trim down her stress with a Lag B’Omer traditio…

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Hurricane Hondo 56:41

3M ago56:41

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! If you were introducing a new toy into the franchise, would you name it after a serial killer? If your answer is yes... then you are the target demographic of this podcast. If your answer is no... I guess you'd prefer it be named after a devastating storm that claims the lives of thousands of people every…

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The Birth of Moses 5:12

4M ago5:12

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Moses led the Jews to freedom in the book of Exodus. As a baby, he was saved when his mother hid him in a basket that floated down the river. This episode was written by Emma Carlson Berne, narrated by Percy Blythe, and produced by Alli Thresher. Our music is licensed through Epidemic Sound. PJ Library is so happy to announce the new chapter of our…

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The Tower of Babel 2:32

4M ago2:32

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Many years after the great flood, Noah’s descendants were tired of wandering and traveling. The people decided to settle on a wide plain. Many many years – and generations – had passed since the flood. Some people didn’t even remember it -- and they had grown vain and had forgotten the promises they had made to God. This episode was written and pro…

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Jonah and the Whale 2:09

4M ago2:09

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The original story of Jonah appears in the Prophets section of the Tanakh (an acronym that stands for the three parts of the Hebrew Bible: Torah, the five books of Moses; Nevi’im, the Prophets; and Ketuvim, which means “writings"). Certain books from different parts of the Tanakh are read on different Jewish holidays throughout the year. The book o…

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Joseph and His Brothers 5:56

4M ago5:56

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This is part one of the story of Joseph and his brothers. PJ Library is so happy to announce the new chapter of our award-winning storytelling podcast Have I Got a Story for You! We just launched eight special Torah Stories episodes that bring timeless biblical characters and themes to life. Kids ages 5+ will enjoy tales of Moses, Ruth, Joseph, Aar…

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Aaron the Peacemaker 3:58

4M ago3:58

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This episode was written and produced by Alli Thresher. The story was narrated by Richard Wentworth. All music is licensed through Epidemic Sound. PJ Library is so happy to announce the new chapter of our award-winning storytelling podcast Have I Got a Story for You! We just launched eight special Torah Stories episodes that bring timeless biblical…

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Rebekah at the Well 6:55

4M ago6:55

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PJ Library is so happy to announce the new chapter of our award-winning storytelling podcast Have I Got a Story for You! We just launched eight special Torah Stories episodes that bring timeless biblical characters and themes to life. Kids ages 5+ will enjoy tales of Moses, Ruth, Joseph, Aaron, Rebekah, the Tower of Babel, and more. We may be shout…

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The Story of Ruth 9:42

4M ago9:42

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PJ Library is so happy to announce the new chapter of our award-winning storytelling podcast Have I Got a Story for You! We just launched eight special Torah Stories episodes that bring timeless biblical characters and themes to life. Kids ages 5+ will enjoy tales of Moses, Ruth, Joseph, Aaron, Rebekah, the Tower of Babel, and more. We may be shout…

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Ep 70: Comms 30:53

4M ago30:53

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While the podcast is one form of communication, on our teams we heavily utilize async written communication methods to best spread the good work of design systems. We talk about the different methods we communicate to stakeholders and consumers of our design system artifacts, specifically, documentation.…

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"Baby, Baby, Baby" - An Interview with Jewish Fertility Foundation CEO and Founder Elana Frank 50:54

4M ago50:54

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Send us a text Elana Frank's journey from Atlanta to Israel and back is nothing short of inspiring, as she intertwines her personal history with her professional mission. With roots tracing back to Holocaust survivors and tales of resilience from her father, Ilana's story is deeply moving and thought-provoking. Her adventurous chapter in Israel dur…

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Golem's Challah 12:12

4M ago12:12

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Auntie PJ and Elijah’s treasure hunt gets sticky, and not just because of their doughnut-smeared map. It’s almost time for Shabbat and they need to pause their search — not to start resting right away, but to help the woman who lives in a shoe. You see, she has so many children but nowhere to get them a challah for a peaceful sabbath. Who knew Gole…

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M.A.S.K. & V.E.N.O.M. Make New Years Resolutions 16:02

4M ago16:02

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! What does the leader of a rogue vigilante group make for his New Years resolution? What about the incompetent leader of a terrorist organization? Or a young boy who yearns for human connection but whose only friend is an overly anxious robot? Find out in this BONUS episode of the Mobile Armored Podcast Sh…

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Ep 69: Design System Crits 36:43

4M ago36:43

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Davy and PJ dive into the various ways we've utilized crits on our teams to both do design ops related work, but also reviewing code, in addition to design.

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"Family Tree" - An Interview with 3GNY President Elizabeth Kamens 1:22:59

5M ago1:22:59

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Send us a text Elizabeth Kamens, the president of 3GNY, brings to light the profound connections between Jewish upbringing and Holocaust education. Elizabeth's journey from a Bat Mitzvah in Yardley, Pennsylvania, to leading an organization dedicated to preserving Holocaust legacies is a testament to the enduring impact of Jewish traditions and hist…

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Kiddo Shares His Hanukkah Traditions - Special Episode with Koala Moon 24:16

5M ago24:16

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Today's episode is a special collaboration between Afternoons With Mimi and Koala Moon, a cozy bedtime stories and sleep meditations show for children from the team at Sleepiest. Koko chats with Mimi and Kiddo to learn all about Hanukkah before sharing a very cozy Hanukkah celebration with his good friend Prickles. To learn more about Hanukkah, ple…

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"Let's Talk About Sex!" - An Interview with Logan Levkoff (Part 1) 1:03:06

5M ago1:03:06

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Send us a text Embark on a thought-provoking journey with me as I chat with the insightful Dr. Logan Levkoff about the profound interplay between Jewish identity and sexuality education. Discover the surprising roles Jewish culture has played in pioneering sexuality research, with figures like Magnus Hirschfeld and Dr. Ruth leading the charge. As s…

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"Let's Talk About Sex!" - An Interview with Logan Levkoff (Part 2) 54:19

5M ago54:19

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Send us a text Uncover the strategies to maintain intimacy amidst the whirlwind of parenthood with Dr. Logan Levkov, who offers salient advice on nurturing closeness even when life's demands seem insurmountable. Learn how to transform the routine chore of scheduled sex into a fulfilling experience and explore alternative acts of pleasure that keep …

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"La Vita è Bella" - An Interview with Remi Attia 50:56

5M ago50:56

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Send us a text What if your heritage could guide your entrepreneurial journey? Join us as we sit down with Remi Attia, a dynamic entrepreneur with Jewish and Italian roots, who shares how her multicultural upbringing in Los Angeles shaped her path. From a "Legally Blonde" themed bat mitzvah to launching her brand, The Nosh Table, Remy gives us a de…

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Ep 68: IC Performance 37:50

5M ago37:50

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Topical for the time of year, Davy gets PJ to spill some beans on how to best set up designers to best prove the value of their day-to-day work in design systems.

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Bubbe's Miracle Bread 12:22

5M ago12:22

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Bubbe and Zev the wolf are having a blast as roommates. They’ve had music, dancing, and pre-Shabbat shindigs, but there hasn’t been room in their budget to fill their bellies on Friday nights. When neither of them is able to earn enough dough to surprise the other with challah, their kind acts may be just the ingredients they need for a fresh-baked…

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"Paperback Writer": An Interview with Jessica McCormick about PJ Library and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation 58:27

5M ago58:27

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Send us a text What happens when the vibrant tapestry of Jewish childhood experiences meets the evolving dynamics of modern Jewish communities? Jessica McCormick joins me on to share her unique journey from Los Angeles to Tucson, Arizona. Together, we explore how her formative years in Hebrew school and Jewish summer camps paved the way for a caree…

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T-Bob's Got The Touch 52:16

5M ago52:16

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! If you had "firing gigawatts of electricity into T-Bob" on your BINGO card, you win! Yes, potentially destroying Scott Trakker's one and only friend is how M.A.S.K. plans to foil a V.E.N.O.M. plot. Hey, at least they have a plot, unlike last episode's disaster. This episode also weighs in with the most da…

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Ep 67: Medium-ish Sized Teams 33:36

6M ago33:36

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While we touched on teams of one, which is quite common in our community, how do we function in medium size teams of 3+ designers, and how can we effectively, and intentionally scale.

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The Worst M.A.S.K. Episode Ever 45:50

6M ago45:50

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Send a Priority One Message to M.A.S.K. HQ! Folks, Miles Mayhem is not doing well. You need go no further than the latest episode of MASK to see the once mighty VENOM leader kidnapping pandas from China and abducting a sculptor and... forcing the sculptor to desecrate moai (those giant heads on Easter Island) by imprinting the faces of VENOM agents…

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"Broadway Baby" - An Interview with Actor Josh Lamon (Part 2) 1:00:04

6M ago1:00:04

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Send us a text Welcome back for part 2 with Broadway Actor Josh Lamon as he takes us on a hilarious and insightful journey through the highs and lows of live theater. From a comical rivalry with Adam Lambert in a children's production to the chaos of working with real animals in shows like Big River and Finding Neverland, Josh shares unforgettable …

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Mermaid Murmurs 19:14

6M ago19:14

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Who told Mr. Saifair that Rapunzel is a noodle-head? Is it okay to call Shirley an apple tree (when she’s obviously avocado)? And did Prince Charming spread a hairy rumor that he heard from … a mermaid? This wave of gossip is more tangled than a head of uncombed spaghetti. Credits Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.Production: Execut…

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