Best Ridd Podcasts (2025)

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Enrico Tartarotti - How did one person design and build all of this? 48:36

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Today's episode goes deep into all of the design details in a new video collaboration tool called Flask. But the reason I’m so inspired by this product goes far beyond the UI/UX… Flask is designed and built by one person—Enrico Tartarotti—who was a PM before this so his journey is the perfect example of what it looks like to thrive as a generalist …

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John Droz: “Teaching critical thinking in K-12” | Tom Nelson Pod #360 1:20:56

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John Droz, an independent physicist with over 40 years of experience in state and national issues, discusses the severe deficiencies in the K-12 education system, particularly the infiltration of left-leaning propaganda and the suppression of critical thinking. He highlights the adoption of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) by 49 states, whi…

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Ahmad Ammous: “Fiat Medicine” | Tom Nelson Pod #359 58:07

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Ahmad Ammous, a physician with alternative views, discusses his realizations about the corruption within the medical system driven by the pharmaceutical industry and its impacts on patient care. He emphasizes the importance of diet, light exposure, and lifestyle changes over pharmaceuticals, and highlights issues with modern psychiatry, cholesterol…

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Nad Chishtie - How to get hired as a designer at Lovable 58:45

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As one of the fastest growing companies in the world, Lovable is scaling their design team by tapping into the [Dive Talent Network](https://www.dive.club/talent-network). So I interviewed their Head of Design, [Nad Chishtie](https://x.com/nadonomy), to learn everything I can about how to get hired as a designer at Lovable. Some highlights: - A bre…

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Bob Greenyer | Tom Nelson Pod #358 1:54:55

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Bob Greenyer discusses his 13-year journey as a researcher in the field of Low Energy Nuclear Reactions, emphasizing the importance of finding a sustainable energy source beyond traditional methods like solar and wind. He elaborates on the scientific complexities and innovations behind coherent energy transformations, referencing various experiment…

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Roman Tesliuk - From side projects to leading web design at Eleven Labs 55:21

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What does it look like to own web design for one of the fastest growing AI companies in the world? And how do you get that opportunity if you don’t have companies like Apple or Airbnb on your resumé? That’s what this episode with [Roman Tesliuk](https://x.com/RomaTesla) is all about. He walks us through the Eleven Labs Figma and talks about the tin…

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Wally Manheimer: “False Prophets and Climate Change” | Tom Nelson Pod #357 1:09:36

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Wally Manheimer critiques the widespread belief in an imminent climate disaster, comparing it to historical incidents of mass delusion such as the Salem Witch Trials, McCarthyism, and false preschool sex abuse allegations. He explores themes of false prophets and how their claims persist despite evidence against them, emphasizing the unreliability …

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Babbling Beaver: “The Power of Mockery” | Tom Nelson Pod #356 52:51

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This is an interview with The Babbling Beaver, a satirical persona inspired by the Babylon Bee, focusing on critiquing wokeness and climate alarmism primarily at MIT and other elite universities. The guest discusses the power of mockery in combating absurd academic and social trends, emphasizing the importance of making people laugh at what they co…

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Sneak peek of MDS’s creative process 47:52

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I’ve probably learned more about visual design from MDS than anyone in the design community. So I wanted to go deep into the creative process behind the all-new Shift Nudge website to see how he explores visual ideas. He takes us through his Figma file that is full of very good ideas that didn't ship. And he even shows us how he built his own Mosai…

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Rob Louw: Photosynthesis | Tom Nelson Pod #355 1:12:11

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Rob Louw discusses the process of photosynthesis, explaining how plants convert CO2 and water into glucose using sunlight and how this process has evolved over 600 million years. He delves into the importance of CO2 for plant growth, its historical levels, and how plants adapt to varying environmental conditions. The presentation also highlights th…

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Marty Rowland: Fired for publishing a climate realist paper | Tom Nelson Pod #354 57:16

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Marty Rowland, an environmental engineer with nearly five decades of experience, discusses his career highlights, including his work at the NASA facility in New Orleans and recent retirement from the New York City Parks Department. He addresses the controversy surrounding his dismissal from the American Journal of Economic Sociology due to his stan…

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Steve Ruiz - Is the canvas the future for AI? 1:02:46

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I get shown a lot of tool demos and one thing is clear… Canvas-based UX will play a pivotal role in how we interface with AI. It’s a big reason why Figma just bought Weavy 👀 So I interviewed Steve Ruiz who is the founder of tldraw where he's spent over 3 years and $5 million dollars building the perfect canvas (which powers many of the startups tha…

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Chris Uhlmann | Tom Nelson Pod #353 51:22

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Veteran Australian journalist and freelance reporter Chris Uhlmann discusses the complexities and fragility of Australia's energy grid amidst a rapid transition to renewable sources like wind and solar, highlighting governmental mismanagement and misleading promises about energy prices. He also reflects on his extensive career within mainstream med…

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Emily Campbell - AI UX Deep Dive 42:53

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In one of the most popular episodes yet, Vitaly Friedman talked about what’s next for AI design patterns (https://www.dive.club/deep-dives/vitaly-friedman). In that episode he frequently referenced Shape of AIl (https://www.shapeof.ai/) which is an incredible database of AI design patterns. So I wanted to get to the source and go deep with the crea…

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James Esses | Tom Nelson Pod #352 38:49

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James Esses, a psychotherapist and advocate for free speech, discusses his concerns about the infiltration of woke ideologies in society, particularly in areas like climate alarmism, gender identity, and education. He highlights the negative impact on mental health and shares examples of how these ideologies are influencing children and professiona…

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Peter Scholz: Tom Nelson Pod #351 56:58

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In this podcast episode, Peter Scholz details his experiences and concerns regarding forest management practices in Canadian national parks, highlighting how historical and ongoing mismanagement have exacerbated wildfire risks. He also discusses his professional endeavors in rail planning across Canada and into Alaska, addressing technical and geop…

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Peter Taylor | Tom Nelson Pod #350 1:04:16

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Peter Taylor discusses his varied background in environmental science, his involvement in advising the UK government on renewable energy, and his skepticism toward the prevailing climate science consensus. He highlights issues within the scientific community, including data manipulation and the dismissal of alternative views on climate cycles and s…

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Geoffrey Litt - The Future of Malleable Software 57:16

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AI is fundamentally shifting the way we think about digital products and the core deliverables that we're bringing to the table as designers. So I asked Geoffrey Litt (https://x.com/geoffreylitt) (Design Engineer at Notion) to share his vision for the future of malleable software and AI system design. Here’s some highlights: - The keys to effective…

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Steve Goreham: Can Net Zero Survive the Artificial Intelligence Revolution? | Tom Nelson Pod #349 44:44

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Steve Goreham discusses the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, notably since the release of ChatGPT, and its significant impact on energy consumption and the goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. He highlights the massive increase in data centers required for AI, which significantly raise electricity demand and challenge renewable …

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Nick Cater: Tom Nelson Pod #348 51:32

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Nick Cater, a Senior Fellow at the Menzies Research Centre and a writer, discusses the challenges of renewable energy using the example of Broken Hill in Australia. He highlights the issues with relying on renewable energy without proper backup, the impracticality of solely using renewables for large-scale energy needs, and the political and econom…

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Ryan Scott - The skills that get designers promoted 58:22

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Craft gets you hired. But business impact gets you promoted. So this week’s episode with [Ryan Scott](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanscottcreative/) is a deep dive into how designers can think strategically about their career. He shares a ton of lessons from his [PM Masterclass for designers](https://join.dive.club/ryan-scott-pm-masterclass-affili…

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Ronald Stein: “Transition to Renewables is a Globalist Suicide Pact” | Tom Nelson Pod #347 30:55

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Ronald Stein argues that transitioning to renewable energy is impractical as wind and solar power can only generate electricity and can't replace the diverse products and fuels derived from fossil fuels, which support modern civilization. He stresses that crude oil derivatives are vital for producing more than 6,000 everyday products and for poweri…

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Matthew Ehret | Tom Nelson Pod #346 58:21

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Matthew Ehret, an author and journalist, discusses his works and his perspectives on global warming, suggesting it's based on faulty science and used for political manipulation by oligarchs desiring a neo-feudal society. He critiques figures like Mark Carney and the broader economic and political systems, outlining historical and contemporary effor…

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Designing the first ever tabletop game console 41:11

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Board (https://board.fun/) has taken over social social media (and for good reason). It’s one of the most obvious yet innovative products I’ve ever seen. So as soon as Kevin Twohy (https://x.com/kevintwohy) shared a preview with me I knew we had to do an interview to get the behind-the-scenes (spoiler: I did buy it lol). So this episode is a deep d…

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How AI is Changing Design Workflows 49:14

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AI is reshaping how we design and build software, creating huge opportunities for designers who experiment, adapt, and help define what the practice looks like next. This session is your opportunity to learn directly from some of the best in the industry.

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Gilles Bourgeois: “Flat-Earth Cold Sun Religion” | Tom Nelson Pod #345 51:04

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Gilles Bourgeois argues that the greenhouse effect is a deceptive construct and not based on real science. He emphasizes the importance of objectivity and rational egoism over mysticism, particularly in the context of climate change discourse. Bourgeois presents scientific principles and philosophical ideas, primarily referencing Ayn Rand and Arist…

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Jusper Machogu | Tom Nelson Pod #344 57:03

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Jusper Machogu from Kisii, Kenya, discusses significant progress in his community, including the introduction of electricity, clean water access, and LPG for cooking. Despite obstacles such as local political interference and limited internet infrastructure, his initiatives aim to improve living standards for many families. Jusper also reflects on …

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Drew Wilson - How designers become builders and the future of tooling 58:32

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Imagine a world where handoff no longer exists and designers are moving fluidly in code… [Drew Wilson](https://x.com/drewwilson) is one of the people pulling that future into the present so this week’s episode is a deep dive into his vision for the new design tool [Opacity](https://opacity.app/). Some highlights: - How team structures are changing …

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Donna Laframboise: Thank You, Truckers! | Tom Nelson Pod #343 52:51

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Independent journalist/photographer. A career challenging dogma re climate, feminism, Canada's legal system. Grew up working class (dad: auto mechanic, mom: never finished high school). Never been politically correct, never been a member of the media inner circle. Donna Laframboise discusses her latest book, 'Thank You Truckers Canada's Heroes,' wh…

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John Dale Dunn: Junk science and scaremongering | Tom Nelson Pod #342 1:14:32

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John Dale Dunn has been an emergency physician for more than fifty years and an attorney (inactive) for forty years, admitted to the bars of Nebraska, Louisiana and Texas by examination. In this discussion, John Dale Dunn, a physician and lawyer, criticizes environmental regulations and the scientific methodologies used by agencies like the EPA, as…

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Keys to craft: Supercut’s playbook for design excellence 54:54

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Over the last few months one product has risen to the top of my inspiration list… ツSupercut (https://supercut.ai/) The point of this episode is to figure out what it takes to consistently reach that level of excellence. How do you maintain that level of attention to detail while preserving the speed that you need to hit when going 0 -> 1 on a new p…

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Rob Louw: The Greenhouse Effect | Tom Nelson Pod #341 59:52

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Rob Louw, a retired chemical engineer now a physics lecturer, discusses the greenhouse effect, emphasizing the roles of various gases like carbon dioxide and water vapor in Earth's energy balance. He explains the physics behind greenhouse gases, the importance of carbon dioxide for life, and the limitations of its impact on global warming. He also …

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Mike Farris: Coffee and a Mike | Tom Nelson Pod #340 1:00:25

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Mike Farris, host of 'Coffee and a Mic,' engages in a detailed conversation about his journey through podcasting, now totaling over 1,200 episodes, and how he transitioned to full-time work interviewing guests on diverse subjects. He reflects on his evolution from discussing topics like running and food to addressing more complex issues such as COV…

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Bruce Nelson shares his recent wilderness adventures, including a three-week solo paddling and fishing trip in Southwest Alaska where he didn't encounter anyone for 18 days, a Denali bike trip with wildlife sightings, and longer streaks of isolation like 40 days in the Brooks Range. He discusses survival strategies such as calorie-dense food planni…