Mike and David McCreath take the opportunity of Jessie being away to complain about how terrible young people are.

Fellow Mule Radio host Jeremy Fuksa joins Mike and Jessie to talk about working for a design studio, the design process, and “expression”.

Mike and Jessie talk about client services. The ups. The downs. The total lack of kombucha on tap. And why we enjoy it. Most of the time.

Mike and Jessie talk to Scott Simpson about quitting your job to become a stand-up comic. (Episode contains crying.)

Mike and special guest Austin Kleon talk about the joys and pitfalls of fatherhood, Costco, Austin’s fame and mentorship.

The ever-delightful Adam Lisagor of Sandwich Video joins Mike and Jessie to talk about the joys and road bumps of client-based work.

Mike and Jessie talk about the current state of longform article design and if all the snowfall affected our brains.

Now Mike is in the hot seat, with Brad Ellis interviewing him about using inspiration in artwork. Great artists steal, but do they sell? Disclaimer: None of us are lawyers!

Mike and Jessie welcome Heather Willis to the show. When she’s not designing things Heather rescues marine mammals. And that’s what 2014 is going to be about. Focusing on the awesome things people do.

Mike and Jessie review the (mostly) shitshow that was 2013. Also, Mike wrote this description when he was in a bad mood, which is also pretty indicative of what the year was like. I dunno, go see if the cafeteria still has swordfish.