Best Pattern Libraries Podcasts (2025)

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RIP a Livecast #836 - Triolith 1:37:17

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We kick things off by discussing the recent FCC controversy with Jimmy Kimmel, sharing stories of our fond memories of broadcasting, public access television, and journalism ethics classes. We can't help but laugh about Chuck Schumer's and his lack of action this week. We check in with Woody Allen's thoughts on cancel culture. We see how AI is keep…

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RIP a Livecast #835 - Raw Cox 1:34:10

9m ago1:34:10

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Obviously, the big story this week is the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and we spend the majority of the show. We talk about the day it happened, the fallout, how certain people overreacted, and what our takes on the matter were. A mix of funny and serious. We also spent a little time discussing our memories of 9/11 on the 24th anniversary. Watch …

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RIP a Livecast #834 - Either Here and There 1:28:45

10d ago1:28:45

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Rob went to see Nine Inch Nails and talks about the experience. Racist dog trainers are a thing! We check in with the latest announcement from Eric Adams. We learn about future Livecast Hall of Famer Renato Laranja. Fat Joe goes into Stop and Shop for the dumbest reason. Plus, Roger Waters talks some crap about Ozzy Osbourne. Watch the episode on Y…

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RIP a Livecast #833 - Buzzkill Lightyear 1:31:08

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We kick things off with rumors about Donald Trump's demise. Darren reveals he heard of The Perfect Pooper. Rob talks about going to see System of a Down and Korn, and the guy who got arrested for pleasuring himself at the show. We discuss Snoop Dogg's recent controversial comments. Plus, is Staind's Aaron Lewis afriad of Bruce Springsteen? And, Dar…

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RIP a Livecast #832 - Grandma's Sampler 1:29:31

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Has Cracker Barrel gone woke? We dive deep with this investigation of the restaurant's rebranding and what it means for common Americans. Plus, some New York political controversy involving our favorite flavor of Herr's potato chips. And, how well does Rob pronounce Thai dishes? Watch the episode on Youtube for free. Join our Patreon and get two bo…

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RIP a Livecast #831 - A Little Band Called… Kriss 1:12:37

28d ago1:12:37

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We kick things off talking about Megadeth's not-so-shocking announcement of their final album and tour. We dive deep into Trump queening-out at his Kennedy Center Honors speech, we check in with what Vince McMahon looks like and we wish the best for Tomas Lindberg. Watch the episode on Youtube for free. Join our Patreon and get two bonus episodes e…

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RIP a Livecast #830 - Psycho Globin' 1:24:39

1M ago1:24:39

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We kick things off with a story from Darren about trying some edibles, and the whole Cast shares their experience. We discuss the NYC mayoral election and all the great characters that have risen from it. We check in with recent stumbles from Alex the Terrible and Chris Fronzak. Plus, Fyre Festival was sold for how much?! D4nny's new single! And, w…

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RIP a Livecast #829 - Cheap Itch 1:24:13

1M ago1:24:13

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Rob and Sid kick off the show putting down a 20-year grudge about an Xbox 360. Rob talks about scoring Amazon digital credits. We discuss President Donald Trump's new fitness initiative and how cringe it was to see HHH at the White House. We relive Ozzy's electric performance of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" and Darren shares a very uncomfortable s…

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RIP a Livecast #828 - Even Tops Have Bottoms 1:33:25

2M ago1:33:25

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Rob offers a recap and update on his butt bump, we pay tribute to the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, and recap why it was much tougher to eulogize Hulk Hogan. Watch the episode on Youtube for free. Join our Patreon and get two bonus episodes each month, and other behind-the-scenes goodies. More info here. Follow us on: Twitch, Instagram, Facebo…

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RIP a Livecast #827 - Hawk Something-or-Other 1:25:37

2M ago1:25:37

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Rob kicks things off talking about his trip to the DFW to see AEW All In Texas, and how well he was treated in the press box. He talks about the local BBQ and experiencing one of the Tesla self-driving cars. Then, we spend a lot of time dissecting the Mike Francesa review of the new Superman movie. We end the show catching up on David D. Draiman co…

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How we built zeroheight’s design system adoption feature 41:15

2M ago41:15

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Rosie and Rob get together to do a mini retro on zeroheight’s design system adoption feature - which they both worked on. They cover how it felt getting to dive into a new problem space, how the team used learnings from previous features and the challenges of building a command line integration (CLI) tool.…

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Livecast Hall of Fame #2 - Shlomo, iO Digital Cable 1:20:36

2M ago1:20:36

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We're back next week with a new episode, for now we unlock this Patreon bonus episode from 2021, where we induct io Digital Cable and legendary caller Shlomo into the Livecast Hall of Fame. We dive DEEP into the iO digital cable commercial and learn somethings we didn't notice before Watch the episode on Youtube for free. Join our Patreon and get a…

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RIP a Livecast #826 - Hole In Some Guy 1:27:36

2M ago1:27:36

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We kick things off looking at some of the rock stars participating in the final Black Sabbath show. We talk about Glastonbury and the speech by Bob Vylan causing controversy. We discuss some decrees Trump made this week, and some shocking phrases that he totally brushed off. We dive into local celebrity Crackhead Barney and her interview with Zohra…

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RIP a Livecast #825 - Forks Exhibitionism 1:37:52

2M ago1:37:52

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So much to catch up on this week! We start the show discussing the NYC mayoral race, and the phrase "inshallah." We discuss the Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa, and his history with the city, including appearing on the Morton Downey show. We catch Vince Neil flirting with an AI chat bot. We check in with the shocking new lawsuit against F…

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RIP a Livecast Special - Hypertheticals - Counting Down from 300 57:08

3M ago57:08

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No new episode this week due to a family emergency (everybody is thankfully okay!) so we figured we would UNLOCK this hilarious Patreon special from March 2023 where we play the Chuck Klosterman game Hypertheticals, leading to some really hilarious discussions. This features questions about losing our virginity sooner, counting down from 300, becom…

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RIP a Livecast #824 - Cuckoo Reloaded 1:40:21

3M ago1:40:21

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Lots to learn on this episode. We learn of NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's fledgling rap career before getting into politics. We explore a NY Times article that dives into people falling deep into the ChatGPT rabbit hole, to the point where it greatly affects their lives. "Oh no, work," is introduced into our lexicon. Plus, we learn about Ca…

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RIP a Livecast #823 - That's a Dry Wipe 1:27:36

3M ago1:27:36

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We start with the big news of the week - the new feud with Donald Trump and Elon Musk. We move onto local politics discussing disgraced mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo. We learn of a woman who got an infection from a boyfriend farting in her face and then research the validity of her claim. We discuss Iron Maiden's crabby manager and the Rolling Sto…

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Can you actually measure the ROI of a component? 24:19

3M ago24:19

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Selling the value of your design system to folks who don't necessarily understand it is a difficult and thankless task. But are we trying to sell in the right things? Is it possible to put the value of our design system against the bottom line, and how far down the stack can we go? Can we actually put a dollar sign against a single component?…

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RIP a Livecast #822 - Aaron Rajah 1:46:09

3M ago1:46:09

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We kick things off by talking about our opening graphic banner. Rob and Sid discuss shows they're going to tonight that they'd rather not be going to. We discuss Dave Mustaine's recent interview and some of the more interesting moments discussed in it. We find a girl who kept a plane hostage with her singing, we learn how Americans react to Holodet…

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RIP a Livecast #821 - Too Curvis 1:40:07

4M ago1:40:07

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We check back in with Fat Joe standing up for a grade school teacher who was too curvaceous, or too curvis, as he says. We check in with two Floridians who committed crimes at food establishments, one more ridiculous than the next. And, we spent a lot of time reading reviews of Vince Neil's failed Las Vegas restaurant. Watch the episode on Youtube …

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Should designers know how to code? 29:45

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The age old question – should designers know how to code? Or more specifically, how much should designer know when it comes to code? Considering it's the medium that we're designing for, it's still surprising how much this topic splits opinion. Luke and special guest Rob Whitfield will dive into the pros and cons, and give some practical advice if …

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RIP a Livecast #820 - Joe Buttons 1:24:19

4M ago1:24:19

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We kick off the show with an interesting revelation from Darren, and dive deeper into Eddie Deezen lore stumbling onto new lore, for child actor turned influencer Mario Bosco. We also learn some horrible news about Smokey Robinson's inexcusable actions, gross details from the Diddy trial, more sage wisdom from Fat Joe and a crazy Pennsylvania story…

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RIP a Livecast #819 - Eddie Deeznuts 1:29:15

4M ago1:29:15

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While discussing the new Pope, we accidentally stumbled upon our new favorite obsession, Eddie Deezen. We learn all about this 80's character actor and some truly insane things he's been up to in the last decade. We also check in with Disturbed frontman David D Rainman and his new fiancée. We learn of a crazy accident at the Whiskey. Finally, we ha…

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Are accessibility guidelines enough to be inclusive? 25:28

5M ago25:28

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Making your design system as inclusive as possible is something that I think we all agree on. However, for most systems teams, this means creating some accessibility guidelines and then ticking it off the list. Is this enough? Is there more we can be doing?By zeroheight

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RIP a Livecast #818 - Kern & Learn 1:23:15

4M ago1:23:15

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We kick things off by discussing old Livecast memes about Psyopus and Emmure. We then disucss the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. That brings us to a discussion on early 90s women singers like Janet Jackson. We discuss Jon Hamm's controversial college hazing, and his visible penis line. We check in with Gene Simmons justifying his $12.5k…

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Building a tool for designers and developers 40:55

4M ago40:55

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After a short hiatus, Rosie and Rob are back on mic to chat all things design and development. In this month’s episode they turn their focus onto a weird quirk of working at zeroheight - building tools that are used by other designers and developers. From the benefits of being able to properly dogfood the features they build, to the anxiety of havi…

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RIP a Livecast #817 - Schmear Campaign 1:21:36

5M ago1:21:36

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We kick things off discussing the controversial Coachella performance by Knee Cap, and Sharon Osbourne's interesting response to it. We revisit the synagogue in Crown Heights with the tunnels that's back in the news. Plus, the most annoying men's rights reggae artist in the world and the most unique set of Australian twins get spotlighted. Watch th…

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Are design systems a dead end? 31:22

5M ago31:22

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Inspired by Luke's article on the death of design systems, Michelle and Luke dive into whether design systems have a future... are we at a natural point of evolution or are design systems going to go the way of the dinosaurs?By zeroheight

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RIP a Livecast #816 - Dim Come 1:27:20

5M ago1:27:20

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We kick things off offering a little preview of WrestleMania weekend, John Cena's current story with Cody Rhodes and El Grande Americano. We move on to discussing a local story about a fire that erupted in a backyard for an unusual reason. We find our new favorite local celebrity, Tommy Aldon, and we are obsessed with his videos. We move onto discu…

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RIP a Livecast #815 - Can't Get More Relaxed Than Dead 1:34:00

5M ago1:34:00

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We kick things off discussing Rob's past lives on the internet, including looking at some screenshots of his early wrestling websites. Rob tells us about his new site, TheStunner.com. We discuss a horrific story of a man who was found dead on a New York City subway and was robbed and assaulted by two separate people. We discuss the proper food plan…

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How big is too big for a design system? 27:26

5M ago27:26

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How big is too big? Is there a point where your design system just becomes unwieldy? Luke and Michelle dive into this question from a previous episode, and try and figure out how you keep your design system to a manageable size. Or is that just a nice problem to have, and we should embracing our systems to grow to the size they need to be?…

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RIP a Livecast #814 - In It For the Roast 1:33:26

5M ago1:33:26

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Darren and Sid kick things off by discussing their male pattern baldness. Rob has a problem with the tariffs – namely, how they affect his consumption of sunflower seeds. We spend a good chunk of the show dissecting disgraced Iced Earth guitarist Jon Schaffer's first interview, discussing the events he got caught up in on January 6th, and wouldn't …

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RIP a Livecast #813 - Mount Piazza 1:31:59

6M ago1:31:59

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We kick things off checking in with Mets great Mike Piazza. Then, we dive deeeeeep into the recent drama between Linda Hogan, the ex-wife of Hulk Hogan, and her daughter, Brooke. This one is a little sad. We hear about Eric Adams' shorty in a past life and learn about the new fitness influencer whose daily routine is sweeping the nation. Watch the …

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When is OK to snowflake? 25:44

6M ago25:44

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Detach instance is a concept that has stuck fear into the hearts of design systems folks since the beginning. However, there are definitely instances where it’s totally ok to snowflake components! How should you deal with snowflakes in your system? How does this play into your overall view on flexibility, and can you actually use snowflakes as a wa…

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RIP a Livecast #812 - Up with the Sickness 1:33:15

6M ago1:33:15

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We pay tribute to George Foreman to kick off the show. We discuss punk band UK Subs being denied entry into the United States for comments made against the President. We learn that David D. Rainman is suing his old landlord. We dive deep into a recent interview with Dave Mustaine and his family. We provide 360-degree coverage of the recent Hulk Hog…

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RIP a Livecast #811 - Imply the Hands 1:32:34

6M ago1:32:34

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We start the episode with an update from Sid, who is recording remote from Portland. We check in with Disturbed upsetting Chicago Bulls fans. Donald Trump had some funny flubs this week, and we highlight them. Keyword: Tesler! Plus, some great Mike Francesa audio, a look into the less bright spots of former Yankee Joe Pepitone and some crazy storie…

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RIP a Livecast #810 - Gene Tsimmis 1:46:22

6M ago1:46:22

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We kick things off learning about Sid's upcoming trip. We check in with Rick Ta Life of 25 Ta Life, and he's doing swell. This transitions into a conversation about dating apps and Rob explains the difference between Sniffies and Feeld. We have more fun with the JD Vance memes that popped up this week. We check in with a can't miss VIP opportunity …

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RIP a Livecast #809 - Many Verticals 1:24:33

6M ago1:24:33

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The Academy Awards are tomorrow, so we're joined by special guest correspondent and movie buff Matt Goldenberg (formerly Axl Rosenberg of MetalSucks) to preview the show and talk about things that were snubbed. Maybe there's a movie in here you learn of to check out! Watch the episode on Youtube for free. Check out Matt's blog, appetitefordeconstru…

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RIP a Livecast #808 - City Chowder 1:27:22

7M ago1:27:22

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Rob explains what Randy Blue is to start the show, and we share some tales of Rob and Sid's living together 15 years ago. We check in with Elon Musk and a new woman who claims to be the mother of his thirteenth child. We also check in on an unfortunate rumor about Musk's member. Plus, we learn who Brian Pumper and Nat Turnher are and their contribu…

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How much is too much documentation? 27:01

7M ago27:01

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Sometimes we may feel the urge to include everything in our documentation, to the point where it rivals Lord of the Rings for length and density. However, we may be doing ourselves a disservice! How much is too much documentation? How much is not enough documentation? Do we even need documentation at all? join us for the last Design Systems WTF of …

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RIP a Livecast #807 - Brooklyn Pubic Library 1:21:15

7M ago1:21:15

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We kick things off discussing Valentine's Day, the musical Wicked, downloading movies and the soundtrack to the movie Paradise. We watch the late, great Gilbert Gottfried's tribute to Bill Apter We move on to discuss Elon Musk's speech at the White House, with his son X saying some questionable things. We discuss the Gulf of America and how it's si…

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RIP a Livecast #806 - So Much Wonderful 1:27:09

7M ago1:27:09

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We kick things off previewing this year's Super Bowl, and the Kendrick Lamar halftime performance. We talk about our favorite Broadway shows. We discover a Dove commercial with a familiar tune. We check in with a guy selling Trump weed seeds, and we become obsessed with a New York woman who got catfished in Pakistan. Watch the episode on Youtube fo…

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Walk the (management) line 56:43

8M ago56:43

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The Product Shipping Forecast is back for its first episode of 2025. This episode is all about stepping up to manage other team members as Rosie and Rob reflect on the challenges they’ve faced, the things they’d do differently and how to tell if managing is the right next step for you.By Rosie Watson & Robert Whitfield

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Where should design systems sit in your org? 29:41

8M ago29:41

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Design systems should sit in the design team. Design systems should sit in the designops team. Design systems should sit in their own team. There are so many different options that are presented as the ‘truth’ when it comes to design systems and org design. Michelle and Luke are going to wade through the options, weigh up their merits and probably …

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RIP a Livecast #805 - Prostate History 1:36:32

7M ago1:36:32

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Dry January is over and things are really moist on the show today. Rob talks about his first time(s) in bed, we learn far more than we need to about prostate stimulation, and hummus blasters. Plus, we take some time to examine the worst music on social media last year and check in with Ur Boy Bangz' final album. Watch the episode on Youtube for fre…

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RIP a Livecast #804 - Approximate Beef 1:34:21

8M ago1:34:21

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We kick things off discussing Elon Musk's controversial hand motion at the Trump inauguration this week. Then, we dive into some Village People lore. We watch yet another video where Hulk Hogan makes a fool of himself. Rob pays tribute to friend of the show Rich Hall, who sadly passed away this week. We get into a long discussion about fast food an…

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Should we get rid of infinite scroll? 27:41

8M ago27:41

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Infinite scroll was designed to enhance the UX for browsing search results, but now it's often used to keep users endlessly engaged on social media. As concerns grow about its impact on mental health, especially among young people, it's time to reconsider its place in design systems. What responsibilities do we have as creators when our components …

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RIP a Livecast #803 - Power Sniffer 1:31:54

8M ago1:31:54

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We kick things off briefly discussing politics and Trump's upcoming inauguration. Then, we stumble on a video of Hulk Hogan lying about Andre the Giant, leading us to ask the tough questions about Andre the Giant's physique and prowess. We then transition to talking about ranking wrestlers with the largest girth and length and end up at Robert Full…

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RIP a Livecast #802 - Other Cocks 1:39:51

8M ago1:39:51

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The Livecast is now DEI-free, following in the steps of Meta's recent initiative. We talk about Mark Zuckerberg's recent rebranding, Donald Trump and Barack Obama being way too chummy at Jimmy Carter's funeral, Hulk Hogan getting booed out of the building during WWE's Netflix debut and we wrap the show up going through a massive list of straight ma…

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Do design systems make teams go faster? 29:11

9M ago29:11

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Design systems are often hailed as the ultimate productivity boosters for devs and designers alike, but do they really deliver on that promise? We’ll explore whether design systems genuinely make teams more efficient or if they just add another layer of complexity. Tune in for a reality check on the true impact of design systems on team performance…