North v South

And so it's Christmas. In this episode Jon continues to moan about Rob's faulty microphone and then forgets to plug in his microphone. So that's why he sounds like he's talking from a dustbin. More than usual.

News includes a really stupid camera, a new book on Games Workshop, a new logo for F1, and some really useless tips from "Design Leaders" on how to get a pay rise.

The chaps talk about their favourite books, films and designs of the year. Then they eat pie. Hold onto your hats: Jon scores more than a 5.

Recorded over a month ago, here's an episode of the podcast that is and isn't about design for your aural extremities.

We answer your questions while drinking strong beer. It's what we do best.

Oh, and review pies, of course.

Recorded over a month ago, here's an episode of the podcast that is and isn't about design for your aural extremities.

And so it's Christmas. In this episode Jon continues to moan about Rob's faulty microphone and then forgets to plug in his microphone. So that's why he sounds like he's talking from a dustbin. More than usual.

This week North V South goes on a field trip to the Design Museum. Find out just what our roving reporters made of the museum’s new home in West London.

News sees us step closer to the world of Blade Runner with an image enhancer algorithm, and a step further away with an self driving bus crash. And as a general reminder that humans have been idiots since they left the trees, we look at Medieval Deathbot and Snapchat’s $30 million dollar silly glasses writedown.

Pies are stewed beef for Jon, and a bog standard pork pie for Rob.

This week North V South goes on a field trip to the Design Museum. Find out just what our roving reporters made of the museum’s new home in West London.

This week the podcast is live from Instagram Live. That is, once Jon turns on his phone.

Once that load of old nonsense is out of the way our intrepid reporters bring you a fresh heap of more design-related nonsense: Facets, printers, telegram love, Hero Forge and space history are all up for discussion.

Then settle down and pull the tartan rug over your knees as Grandpa Rob explains social media to Granddad Jon.

Grandpa Rob forgot his teeth so no pie for him. Grandad Jon gums his way through a bizarrely-named Zanzibar bean and coconut pie.

This week the podcast is live from Instagram Live. That is, once Jon turns on his phone.

This episode talks about Blade Runner 2049. If you haven’t seen it yet then this is the mandatory PLOT SPOILER ALERT!

Stupid cameras, memorable high street logos, a swimming pool filled with gold. All the news, none of it very useful. So all the better for it.

The chaps went on a rare NVS Field Trip to see the new Blade Runner sequel. They talk about the film’s legacy and sources of inspiration, the central themes of the film, and how hot Ryan Gosling is.

Pies this week feature a chicken and ham made by the Royals, and a beef and chilli made by committee. The manufacturer recommends serving the latter with a salsa. We say up no, no, no. No, no, no, no, no.