Kind of processing things out loud today... thinking about this design career, what actually leaves a mark, and feeling this pull towards making podcasts more seriously. It's a bit of a ramble, includes a walk outside (mic and all), and ends with a hint about a really personal new project I'm starting.
Show Notes:
* Just me thinking out loud from home today, feeling a bit adventurous.
* Talking about why I like podcasts that feel like a raw audio message, not too polished. Trying to capture that here.
* Reflecting on the long winter and how this sunny day feels different.
* Getting into my career as a designer and this nagging feeling about legacy – what actually lasts when projects disappear or companies fold?
* Had a realization that maybe the work I thought I was made for isn't quite it.
* Why podcasting? It's always been there, even the messy attempts. Feeling more ready now, less hung up on having the perfect "radio voice."
* Thinking about how standards have changed in content creation.
* Critiquing platforms like Substack – they kinda suck, right? But you still need them.
* Decided to take the mic outside for a walk – apologies if the audio gets a bit rough, but it felt right to move. (Around 20:07)
* Talking about a really personal new podcast project I'm starting called "You Gonna Be Okay," stemming from my journey into single fatherhood after separation.
* Why now feels like the right time to share that story.
* This whole episode is kind of a marker for me – acknowledging a shift.
* More on the new project coming soon.
* Chapter Marks (Timestamps approximate based on original recording structure):
* 00:00 - Feeling Adventurous at Home
* 02:02 - Why Raw Style, Free-Form Podcasting Feels Right
* 03:33 - Clear Skies, Clear Thoughts?
* 05:50 - The Realization About Design & Legacy
* 08:15 - Overcoming the "Radio Voice" Doubt
* 09:55 - Committing to This Podcasting Thing
* 11:15 - Platform Problems (Substack etc.)
* 20:07 - Stepping Outside (Audio Shift)
* 21:03 - A New, Personal Project: Single Fatherhood
* 23:55 - Why Share This Now? / Final Thoughts
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