Let's Make Mistakes

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What's Let's Make Mistakes about?

A podcast about design with your hosts, Mike Monteiro and Jessie Char.

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Let's Make Mistakes episodes:

02.20.2020
189 Terf’s Up
Mike and Jessie tear terfs a new asshole. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
01.10.2020
188 The Happy Episode
Mike and Jessie attempt to counter the mega dumpster fire 2020 managed to achieve in record time by talking about movies and TV. Mostly. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
12.05.2019
187 The Episode Where Jessie Calls Jack Dorsey a Pussy
We also talk about some other stuff, but seriously, the highlight is Jessie calling Jack Dorsey a pussy and that’s why you’re listening isn’t is? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
11.07.2019
186 Hard to Ride a High Horse From Inside a Snake
Mike and Jessie talk about what's going on at Facebook, which — Jesus. It’s a lot. Plus the usual random crap. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
10.02.2019
185 Jessie Goes to Meow Wolf
Jessie regales Mike with tales of visiting the new artist collective hot spot. Plus, Mike feels weird about something. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
09.19.2019
184 The Gang Joins a Union
Mike and Jessie try to figure out how to join a union. https://aflcio.org/formaunion/contact https://www.patreon.com/EmmaKinema --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
08.29.2019
183 The Gang Gets Canceled
Mike and Jessie tackle what makes a great event, which round to buy at the bar, and why Chad keeps taking all the credit for your work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
08.14.2019
182 Two Industries Where You Can't Get Laid Without Assistants
Mike and Jessie discuss publishing and small dog breeding. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
07.31.2019
181 Getting Disneyland Out of the Way
You knew they’d spend at least one episode talking about Disneyland. This is that episode. It’s a good episode. Even if you’re the kind of cretin that prefers Disney World. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
07.17.2019
180 The Bad Swipe
Four years ago, on a hot Thursday afternoon in Anaheim, Jessie Char sat down for a Dole Whip in Disneyland while her friends went to the bathroom. When they got back she was gone. No note. No ransom demands. A...
08.03.2017
179 Furries of the Programming World
On this episode, we have interaction design pioneer Alan Cooper on the podcast, and we spend fully half of it talking about his model train project. Also we talk about technology’s history, future, and responsibility to the world our descendants...
06.17.2017
178 Let's Talk About Severed Heads
Mike and Liam are joined by Amos Kennedy of Kennedy Prints to talk about printmaking, the tech industry, art (or not), and being black in the U.S. There is also some discussion of that time Amos and Mike met Chuck...
12.08.2016
177 That's My Thinkin' Face
This week we’re joined by Gabe Levine to talk about libel vs slander, post-election self care, and our fears for the next four years. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lets-make-mistakes/message
11.26.2016
176 America, you made one
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10.20.2016
175 Don't Just Jam Magnets in your Hand
Liam and Larisa are joined by Kara Platoni, science journalist and author of the book, We Have The Technology. Topics covered include biohacking, body modification, French smells, and worms. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
08.05.2016
174 A Rowboat Full of Cigarettes
Andrew Norcross of Reaktiv Studios joins us to chat about how to survive Florida. Mike ranks Disney properties. Steph and Liam plan a trip to the Holyland. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lets-make-mistakes/message
07.14.2016
173 This Episode Is About Austin Kleon
This week Sarah Jeong joins us to talk about how a lawsuit works, and the ways a popular ridesharing “software company" skirts the law. Also, Mike gets banned from Facebook, and Steph is feeling cranky. --- Send in a voice message:...
06.07.2016
172 Bone For Boning
This episode we have Larisa Berger in the studio to talk about music and how it relates to code, the portrayal of female engineers on tv, and what’s new on Twitter. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
04.12.2016
171 hashtaggarbagefire
Stephen Fox joins us to talk about being authentic online, #brands, and making the world a better place. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
03.31.2016
170 Mike Hates Teal
This week we have Tracy Osborn in the studio to talk about self publishing, designers learning to code, and Westley the cat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
03.21.2016
169 HE SHE THEY SAID
Robyn Kanner joins us to talk about MyTransHealth, the Pacific Northwest, how men can have babies, and basketball. We also discuss our three favorite feelings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lets-make-mistakes/message
03.10.2016
168 Donuts: Already in a moderated shape
We’re joined this week by a special guest Guro Røberg to talk about design thinking, Norway’s economy, why boys are stupid, and eating whale meat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
03.01.2016
167 Look Who Thinks He’s John John
We discuss calendars and why they’re just a log of daily interruptions. Also proper technique for steaks and mating. This is a weird one, folks. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
02.16.2016
166 Hamwarmer
Channing Kennedy joins us in the studio to talk about race relations, SF Zinefest, and reminisce about our long lost Geocities pages. (Channing got more hits on his counter than we did.) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
02.01.2016
165 The Rabid Feminists
LMM is back from break! We're joined by Hampton and Michael Catlin to talk about words, why tech recruiting is broken, and food. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
12.21.2015
164 Goodbye 2015
Mike, Liam and Steph answer listener mail. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
12.14.2015
163 Weird and Unsafe with Dr Chuck
Noted ethnographer Charles Pearson joins the gang to talk about going deep into the Tea Party and how that leads to better design. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
11.23.2015
162 Jennifer Daniel is Capitalism
We explore the wonderfully perverse and frightening mind of Jennifer Daniel. Designer. Snakewoman. Mother. Megaphone. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
11.09.2015
161 Draplin of North America
Aaron Draplin, patron saint of the working class, joins us to talk about the value of clocking in and doing the job. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lets-make-mistakes/message
11.02.2015
160 The Human Centipede
Stewart Scott-Curran joins us in the studio to talk about designing solutions to the problems that matter. Spoiler: we don’t mean another grocery delivery app. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
10.19.2015
159 To Whom it May Concern
This week we talk about job hunting! Learn why no one read your CV, why design tests are useless, and how your boss knows you’re interviewing for a new gig. Featuring our special guest Andy Davies: an employed person. --- Send...
10.05.2015
158 The Care and Feeding of Your New Designers
Mike, and new co-hosts Liam Campbell and Steph Monette, are joined in the studio by Jeff Veen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lets-make-mistakes/message
05.15.2015
157 Focus, Dammit!
Mike and Jessie talk about distractions. I think. I dunno, I was checking Twitter while we were recording. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
05.08.2015
156 Jerking Off In a Room Full Of Mirrors
Mike and Jessie shamelessly promote their new events, and discuss selling web design in an era of Squarespace. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
05.01.2015
155 That Time Jessie Started a Conference
Mike and Jessie discuss their hiatus. Jessie starts a conference but forgets to invite Mike. We answer reader mail. Don finally makes out with Peggy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
03.26.2015
154 The Map King
Mike and Jessie chat with Eric Rodenbeck about maps, the past, and the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
03.12.2015
153 Pour-Over Gold-Plated Luxury Turd
Mike and Jesse discuss the Apple Watch and what happens when you run out of ways to make something good and start making them annoying. Like people are doing with coffee now. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
02.12.2015
152 Your Resume Doesn't Matter
Mike and Jessie discuss the importance of your college education when hunting for a design job. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lets-make-mistakes/message
01.30.2015
151 Ummm, Actually
Mike and Jessie discuss the dumb things people say. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
01.23.2015
150 We’re back
Where have Jessie and Mike been? They’re back now and here to talk about how to keep a team motivated. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lets-make-mistakes/message
12.22.2014
149 Codes of Conduct
Mike invites Nina Alter to the studio to discuss whether Codes of Conduct are effective measures against harassment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lets-make-mistakes/message
11.24.2014
148 Goatse the Vertical
What lies beyond the disruption horizon? Mike and Jessie discuss the land beyond what happens when you disrupt something so badly that it becomes distended. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
11.16.2014
147 The Ballad of Brian Nawu
Guest and gamer Brianna Wu explains what the hell has been happening in #gamergate. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
11.06.2014
146 Jessie Drops the Mic
"Everyone needs to shut up and listen.” -Jessie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
10.06.2014
145 Mike and Jessie Eat Crudité
It was hot and it was Saturday and we raided the fridge for leftovers from Mike’s book release party. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
09.19.2014
144 13 Ways Designers Screw Up Client Presentations
Mike and Jessie discuss all the terrible things designers do to screw up presentations, and how they can stop doing them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
09.16.2014
143 Class War with Jessie
Jessie disappoints Mike by taking a job at Facebook. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
09.05.2014
142 Pussy Raining From the Cloud
Mike and Jessie discuss the celebrity hacking scandal. And Jessie sitting around between jobs. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
07.28.2014
141 Summer Mailbag
Mike and Jessie clean out their mailboxes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-make-mistakes/message
07.14.2014
140 Design Tests
Mike and Jessie answer a listener email about design tests during interviews and how to make them work to your advantage. Skill building episode, kids! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lets-make-mistakes/message

What's Let's Make Mistakes about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Let's Make Mistakes episodes:

189 Terf’s Up

188 The Happy Episode

187 The Episode Where Jessie Calls Jack Dorsey a Pussy

186 Hard to Ride a High Horse From Inside a Snake

185 Jessie Goes to Meow Wolf

184 The Gang Joins a Union

183 The Gang Gets Canceled

182 Two Industries Where You Can't Get Laid Without Assistants

181 Getting Disneyland Out of the Way

180 The Bad Swipe

179 Furries of the Programming World

178 Let's Talk About Severed Heads

177 That's My Thinkin' Face

176 America, you made one

175 Don't Just Jam Magnets in your Hand

174 A Rowboat Full of Cigarettes

173 This Episode Is About Austin Kleon

172 Bone For Boning

171 hashtaggarbagefire

170 Mike Hates Teal

169 HE SHE THEY SAID

168 Donuts: Already in a moderated shape

167 Look Who Thinks He’s John John

166 Hamwarmer

165 The Rabid Feminists

164 Goodbye 2015

163 Weird and Unsafe with Dr Chuck

162 Jennifer Daniel is Capitalism

161 Draplin of North America

160 The Human Centipede

159 To Whom it May Concern

158 The Care and Feeding of Your New Designers

157 Focus, Dammit!

156 Jerking Off In a Room Full Of Mirrors

155 That Time Jessie Started a Conference

154 The Map King

153 Pour-Over Gold-Plated Luxury Turd

152 Your Resume Doesn't Matter

151 Ummm, Actually

150 We’re back

149 Codes of Conduct

148 Goatse the Vertical

147 The Ballad of Brian Nawu

146 Jessie Drops the Mic

145 Mike and Jessie Eat Crudité

144 13 Ways Designers Screw Up Client Presentations

143 Class War with Jessie

142 Pussy Raining From the Cloud

141 Summer Mailbag

140 Design Tests