Best Mike Antonellis Podcasts (2025)

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Video Rewind: Jordan Mechner: Pioneering game designer on creating Prince of Persia, Karateka, and a new graphic novel memoir 24:57

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This is a preview of a premium episode. You can find a video version of the full episode on our YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dvoGPZEY1g⁠ We’ve been on the road this week, recording some in-person episodes in Portland Oregon, with Ryan Coulter—co-founder of The James Brand, and the wonderfully hilarious graphic designer Aaron D…

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Peter Knight on quantum technologies 28:09

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There are problems and tasks so hard and complicated that it would take today’s most powerful supercomputers millions of years to crack them. But in the next decade, we may well have quantum computers which could solve such problems in seconds. Professor Sir Peter Knight is a British pioneer in the realms of quantum optics and quantum information s…

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Ben Swire: Author of "Safe Danger" on the hidden reason team building efforts fail 50:20

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As educators, we’ve grown wary of the term “safe spaces,” especially when what many students really need is a space to engage with “dangerous” ideas. But true dialogue doesn’t begin with risk—it starts with trust. Our guest today, Ben Swire, wrote the book Safe Danger, which offers a thoughtful, practical approach to building the psychological safe…

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Eleanor Schofield on conserving Tudor warship the Mary Rose 28:20

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In July 1545, King Henry VIII watched from Southsea Castle on England's south coast as his fleet sailed out to face the French - only to witness his prized warship, the Mary Rose, sink before his eyes. Raised from the Solent in 1982, the ship is now the centrepiece of the Mary Rose Museum, along with thousands more artefacts that were recovered fro…

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Episode 197: Creating an Experience w/ Jordan Spector 53:26

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BAM! We're back with another episode! Jordan Spector is a former multi-sport athlete who walked on to the football team at Temple University. After an injury cut his playing career short, he discovered his true passion for art. Since 2015, he has built a remarkable reputation for creating high-energy mixed-media sports artwork that captures the emo…

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President’s Chapel 2025-2026 - Dr. Fred Antonelli - Revival in a Secular Age 43:23

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History moves in cycles—and so does revival. In this message, Dr. Fred Antonelli traces the story of America’s Great Awakenings, showing how each powerful move of God was preceded by seasons of moral decline, weakened faith, and rising secularism. He highlights how cultural and educational shifts—shaped by thinkers like John Dewey—pushed society aw…

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Jeremy Faludi: Sustainability professor on why most sustainable design fails before it starts 21:48

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Design is a problem solving discipline. We research user needs, explore solutions, make things, and ship them. But one important stakeholder is often missing from the conversation: the world we live in. What toll do the products we design impose upon the environment? Sustainability is an essential part of the discipline of design, but not understoo…

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George Church on reimagining woolly mammoths and virus-proofing humans 28:21

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"My ideas are often labelled as impossible, or useless, or both. Usually when people say that I'm on the right track." George Church is a geneticist, molecular engineer, and one of the pioneers of modern genomics. He's also someone who makes a habit of finding solutions to the seemingly impossible. Over the course of his career so far, George devel…

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Alison Rand: Leading with radical humanity instead of radical candor 46:37

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We’ve worked alongside people for years, only to realize that we know nothing about their personal life. And it probably affected our working relationship. Knowing your colleagues as humans reframes inevitable challenges at work. Had we known our colleagues better, would we have worked through disagreements better or found new ways to collaborate? …

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Gareth Collett on a career in bomb disposal 28:29

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Movies might have us believe that bomb disposal comes down to cutting the right wire. In fact, explosive devices are complex and varied - and learning how to dispose of them safely involves intense training, as well as the ability to stay calm under pressure. This was the world of Dr Gareth Collett, a retired British Army Brigadier General and engi…

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The Brief: How our recent past should prepare us for the age of AI 14:47

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In this issue of The Brief, we’re reflecting on what we learned about the past and future of design from our conversation with Paola Antonelli (The Museum of Modern Art), Mark Wilson (Fast Company), Kate Aronowitz (GV), Mike Davidson (Microsoft), and Meaghan Choi (Anthropic). Looking back at 30 years of design by Eli Woolery Roughly thirty years ag…

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Episode 196: Activism is Activism w/ Tonya Todd (finally) 1:31:29

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Blows inside the podcast, kind of like we did to video game cartridges back in the '90s. It works! Everything is Awesome works! But, for how long? Are we back, back? Or a few before Kev's mental health tanks again. Folks, it's going to tank again, but I've set up some internal processes that will help keep this show on schedule. Now, for the good s…

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Fitz and the Tantrums: Finding your creative voice in your 40's and why success feels different than you think 29:20

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This is a preview of a premium Design Better episode. Visit our Substack to hear the whole interview, for bonus content, and more: ⁠https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/fitz-and-the-tantrums With the 150th official episode of Design Better, we’ve got something special for you. For many of us, if we haven’t had creative success by our 40’s, we feel lik…

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Sonia Gandhi on building model brains to tackle Parkinson’s disease 28:23

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Many people will be familiar with Parkinson’s disease: the progressive brain disorder that causes symptoms including tremors and slower movement, leading on to serious cognitive problems. You might not know that it’s the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world. Today it affects around 11.8 million people and that’s forecast to double by…

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Bonus Episode: 30 years of design with Wert&Co, live in NYC featuring Paola Antonelli, Mark Wilson,Kate Aronowitz, Mike Davidson, and Meaghan Choi 1:12:14

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Visit our Substack for bonus content and more:https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/bonus-episode-30-years-of-design Today we celebrate 30 years of Wert&Co.—the quiet champions of design who have shaped our field by placing the brightest designers in roles of influence at brands that impact culture, commerce, and community. Design Better is brought to …

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Rev. President's Chapel 2025-2026 - Rev. Clem Farris - Calling and Resting 33:48

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Rest comes from carrying the right load. In this message, Clem Farris shares his journey from growing up in New York to discovering his call to full-time ministry, using his story to illustrate the biblical call to bear burdens wisely. Clem challenges listeners to release false expectations, walk in step with the Spirit, and take up Christ’s easy y…

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Mark O'Shea on close encounters with venomous snakes 28:28

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Rewind: Paola Antonelli: How design shapes culture 59:17

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Visit our Substack for bonus content and more: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/rewind-paola-antonelli Design Better has been on the road recently, recording a live episode in Manhattan for design search firm Wert & Co’s 30th anniversary. Guests for the episode included Paola Antonelli (senior curator in the Department of Architecture and Design a…

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President's Chapel 2025-2026 - Dr. Danuta Case - Faith in the Fire 36:07

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Faith is forged in the fire. In this message, Dr. Danuta Case wrestles with one of life’s hardest questions—why a loving, all-powerful God allows suffering. Pointing to both modern injustices and historical tragedies like Auschwitz, she challenges listeners to seek faith, not easy answers. Through examples from Esther, James, Peter, and Job, Danuta…

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Keith Sawyer: Become more creative by learning to see 28:14

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This is a preview of a premium episode on Design Better. To listen to the whole episode, head to our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/keith-sawyer The key to creativity isn’t about having brilliant ideas in isolation, but about cultivating our ability to observe the world around us, and make the intuitive leaps that connect disparate ide…

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Jae Park: Designing a new generation of vehicles at Ford, and why friction matters in the creative process 47:11

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Visit our Substack for bonus content and more: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/jae-park As designers and creatives, many of us spent years of our career looking at blank canvases and attempting to find the best place to start solving the problems in front of us. Now that AI can churn out designs and imagery, not to mention writing, video, and eve…

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President's Chapel 2025-2026 - Rev. Chris Ball - Growth Through Surrender 35:02

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Growth begins with surrender. In this message, Chris Ball draws from his experiences mentoring pastors to explore the challenges of ministry in a changing world. He introduces the concept of “divine addition”—the way God brings purpose and growth through seasons of change and self-discovery. Using John the Baptist’s words in John 3:22–30, he unpack…

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President’s Chapel 2025-2026 - Rev. Chris Wood - Gazing on God 34:56

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What we focus on shapes who we become. Rev. Chris Wood draws from Psalm 63 and the life of David to remind listeners that true spiritual transformation begins with where we fix our attention. He challenges students to move beyond religious activity and pursue an intimate, personal relationship with God—one marked by stillness, silence, and love. Dr…

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Astro Teller & Ivo Stivoric: Why moonshots require unlearning everything you know 27:27

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This is a preview of a premium episode. To hear the full episode, head to our Substack: ⁠https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/astro-teller-and-ivo-stivoric-why⁠ When a company talks about taking a “moonshot,” it often ends up being something trivial: a new emoji keyboard, or delivering a pizza in less than 30 minutes. But at X, the Moonshot Factory, w…

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Henry Modisett: Perplexity’s VP of Design on embracing ambiguity and leading with curiosity 47:27

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Find bonus content and more on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/henry-modisett AI isn’t just another layer in our digital toolkit—it’s reshaping the tools themselves, and in the process, transforming how we work, think, and solve problems. Henry Modisett, VP of Design at Perplexity, is in a unique position to challenge many of the no…

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President’s Chapel 2025-2026 - Dr. Fred Antonelli - Living Your Life in Him 34:56

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Life in Christ is more than belief—it’s position and relationship. In this message, Dr. Fred Antonelli unpacks Colossians 2:6, calling believers to live fully “in Him.” He explains that being in Christ isn’t a passing feeling but a fixed, committed posture that brings significance, spiritual insight, and divine authority. Through biblical examples …

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President’s Chapel 2025-2026 - Rev. Guy Gabriel - Seasons of Preparation 25:00

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Every season has a purpose. In this message, Guy Gabriel encourages listeners to embrace the formative seasons of preparation that shape future ministry. Drawing from the lives of David and the story of the fiery furnace in Daniel, he reminds students that growth often happens in hidden places—where character is forged and faith is refined. Through…

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Elizabeth Lin: Rethinking design education in the age of AI 20:11

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This is a preview of a premium episode on Design Better. Head to our Substack to get access to the full episode: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/elizabeth-lin Have you played around with Cursor? If not, it’s time. Designers with no coding skills are passing Cursor Figma files and getting working apps out the other side. And if you have no design,…

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Nick Foster: Could, Should, Might, Don't—a new way to think about designing for the future 59:26

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Most designers are comfortable in the world of known problems—we talk to users, gather insights, iterate based on feedback. But what happens when you're designing for a future that doesn't exist yet? When you're creating products for people who haven't been born, or technologies that might not emerge for years? Today's guest has spent decades desig…

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Tim Brown: Allbirds co-founder on mission-driven design and entrepreneurship 22:27

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This is a preview of a premium episode. Head to Design Better to hear the whole thing: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/tim-brown Sometimes your career takes an unexpected turn—and that pivot can lead to something bigger than you imagined. Tim Brown, co-founder of Allbirds, has been there. After a stint as a professional soccer player, Tim found h…

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Matt Raw: Balancing legacy and innovation at The New York Times 46:49

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Visit our Substack for bonus content and more: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/matt-raw Matt Raw, Interim VP of Design at The New York Times, and his team have a tough job. Their work is seen by millions every day who come to the Times website and apps for information they can trust, presented clearly, across platforms, striking a stylistic balan…

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The Brief: Microscopes and telescopes 9:49

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Microscopes and telescopes By Aarron Walter A friend and former colleague called me recently to catch up and get my perspective on an important question. He leads a product team at a major tech company and the design team had just been moved under him. He’s an exceptional product thinker with a sharp grasp of engineering systems and shipping proces…

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Rhiannon Bell: Designing the future of search at Google 20:15

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This is a preview of one of our premium Design Better episodes. To listen to the whole episode, head over to our Substack and subscribe: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/rhiannon-bell We all rely on search—sometimes dozens of times a day—to make sense of the world around us. But behind that simple white box is a vast, dynamic system that has to un…