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Join us as we discuss the rise of the Facebook News Feed and the lasting effects it has had on the internet. From personalized feeds to targeted advertising, we get to the bottom of what's going on behind the screens we engage with daily.

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In the future, will the majority of us be heading back to the office, staying remote or some sort of hybrid? Join this week as we discuss the pros and cons, debate how it'll affect company culture and so much more.

Springtime sunshine and Alex got a new crib! Michael has a stress time revelation. Today we discuss the turmoil at Basecamp over the past few weeks and what it means for the future of company policies. We debate how to communicate policy changes to internal teams and how to build a company culture of inclusion.

Spring time means shed time for Jesse. We discuss ways design will be automated in the future. Will product designers be needed? Can AI do a better job than humans ever could? Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of AI design.

We're joined by a new guest, Allison Scott. Today we discuss ways digital products bring us delight by showing us highlights from our past. Problem is, sometimes we might not want to be reminded of them. Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of our digital memories.

We're joined by a familiar voice; ex co-host, Emily McCammon from Twitter. Emily hacks, Jesse does a drive-by, and Michael has a new catch phrase. We discuss the many paths of careers. Do you have to manage people to advance? Are we in the age of the rise of the principal or lead IC? How can we prioritize our personal success goals?

Michael takes the long way home, Alex is buying a house, and Jesse buys the family some bikes. We discuss the importance of UI illustrated by a Citibank error and how old school UI probably shouldn't be used for important systems. They say everyone is a designer? We take up the classic debate with Jesse's article on 'Why the Everyone is a Designer Debate is Beside the Point.'

Our tips to avoid pre-sending emails, bath time, Jesse gives us the lowdown on his new M1 MacBook Pro, and Alex spent some time on the beach. We discuss remote and location based pay strategies.

We're joined by product manager, Jen Tetschner from Zscaler. We've all been quarantine baking and eating the sweets. Jesse went fly fishing with the kids. Wed discuss design empathy and whether we can actually design for everyone. How can we change the workforce to be more diverse and inclusive?

We made it through 2020! Michael had trouble getting his kid the gift he ordered. Alex paddle boards his cabin fever. Jesse's shed trials and tribulations. We discuss how to empower product teams and ensure success: building trust, managing communication, and finding mentors.

We’re back in 2021! Welcome our newest co-host Jesse Weaver. Michael got a cargo bike! Alex talks PS5 and Cyberpunk refunds. Jesse finally starts using his co-work space and got two new puppies. We discuss the new world of working from home and tips for meetings. How the pandemic has changed our work lifestyles. The rise of Figma in collaboration design tools.

Recap of all the hosts and guests over the years and some news for 2021!

Day 9! We’re joined by John McRee, a long-term friend of Sprint and UX Design Manager. We’re also joined again by Kate Mills and Travis Silverman, making for a family fun episode full of all sorts of madness. In this episode, we talk about navigating your career as a designer, the imposter syndrome, and shipping work to actual people.

Day 8! We're joined by Travis Silverman, designer, creator, and entrepreneur. In this episode, we discuss the state of illustration, the struggles of freelance life, and a heated debate on whether or not designers should code. Real World UX – why some designs look messy and others don’t.

Day 7! We're joined by Kate Mills, an experienced traveler, teacher and UX Lead at Aetna. Happy New Year everyone, welcome to 2020 Kyle ska-style! UX trends of 2019 and our thoughts on where we're headed in 2020. Mega menus, design systems, cute bombs, and aligning UX problems to the business problems. Real World UX with video security and automated locks.

Day 6! We're joined by Christopher Knight; Developer Evangelist, a good friend, and a prior colleague. We learn about what a Developer Evangelist does day-to-day, debate the effects that technology has had on the economy and mankind, and we open some awesome presents from Michael. Real World UX with swings for kiddos and anti-patterns in our homes.

Day 5! We're joined by Michael Salamon; Partner at Lousy, known hater in the design world and legend in the design community. We discuss the state of UX and how designers can break away from being sandwich artists, designing for assholes, and free speech ethics in large social media platforms. Real World UX with designing the city of the future.

Day 4! We're joined by Jesse Weaver; Director of the Entrepreneurial Design Studio at CU Boulder and friend of the podcast. We call in a special guest to celebrate 3 Years of Sprint Podcast! The UX of influencer compensation; how to transition from likes. Real World UX with restaurant ordering kiosks.

Day 3! We’re joined by Emily McCammon; past co-host and Product Design Consultant. We talk time. Unpacking the issues around time management, pacing, and prioritization. How to champion refactoring. Is tortoise design process better than the hare approach? Real World UX with color-coded experiences.