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Explore Explain

Andy Kirk
Data Visualization
Freelancing
30-Day Map Challenge
Data Storytelling
Graphic Design
Taylor Swift
Bloomberg
Text Coverage
Vogue
Data Science
Wealth Valuation
Music Industry
Anna Wintour
Fashion Industry
Climate Change
Academia
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
Tools and Technology
Data Journalism
European State Of the Climate Report

Explore Explain is a long-form podcast and video series hosted by Andy Kirk and launched early 2020. It goes deep behind the scenes of data visualisation projects.

Each episode is structured around a conversation with visualisation designers, developers, or data journalists to explore the design story behind a single visualisation or a related major project. Guests explain the thought-process beh... more

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Welcome to episode 7 of season 6 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design.

This is the second of a special two-part episode featuring my esteemed guests, Moritz Stefaner, 'Truth & Beauty Operator'... more

Welcome to episode 7 of season 6 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design.

This is the first of a special two-part episode featuring my esteemed guests, Moritz Stefaner, 'Truth & Beauty Operator' ... more

Welcome to episode 6 of season 6 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design.

I am delighted to welcome Nicola Rennie, Data Visualisation Specialist based in the UK, and Ansgar Wolsing, Principal Dat... more

Welcome to episode 5 of season 6 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design.

I am delighted to welcome Chaz Hutton, currently based in the UK, who is a man with many creative hats and talents, but i... more

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Recent Guests

Moritz Stefaner
Independent data visualization designer
Independent
Episode: S6E7 - Moritz Stefaner & Enrico Bertini (Part 1)
Enrico Bertini
Professor and data visualization researcher
Northeastern University
Episode: S6E7 - Moritz Stefaner & Enrico Bertini (Part 1)
Nicola Rennie
Data Visualisation Specialist with a background in Statistics and Data Science
Episode: S6E6 - Nicola Rennie & Ansgar Wolsing
Ansgar Wolsing
Principal Data Analytics Consultant at Kaiser X-Labs and Independent Data Visualization Instructor
Kaiser X-Labs
Episode: S6E6 - Nicola Rennie & Ansgar Wolsing
Chaz Hutton
Cartoonist and illustrator known for humorous commentary on everyday experiences.
Episode: S6E5 - Chaz Hutton
Liuhuaying Yang
A data visualization designer at the Complexity Science Hub.
Complexity Science Hub
Episode: S6E3 - Liuhuaying Yang
Dr. Anna Lombardi
Climate data visualizer in the Copernicus Climate Change Intelligence Team and former data journalist.
Copernicus Climate Change Intelligence Team
Episode: S6E2 - Dr Anna Lombardi
Alan Smith
Leader of the Visual and Data Journalism team at the Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: S5E9 - Alan Smith
Kat Greenbrook
Data storyteller based in Wellington, New Zealand
Episode: S5E5 - Kat Greenbrook

Host

Andy Kirk
Host of Explore Explain, focusing on data visualization insights and storytelling.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Great guests with a deep dive into dataviz

    Love this thorough series!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ATorb
    United States3 years ago

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#127
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#205
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#217
Germany/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#66
Austria/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#107
Netherlands/Arts/Design
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#108
India/Arts/Design

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S6E4 - Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic & Mike Cisneros
Q: What are the challenges of collaborating on writing a book?
They discuss the balance between individual voice and consistent structure across chapters.
S6E4 - Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic & Mike Cisneros
Q: How do you see the role of a book in this day and age?
Cole explains writing books serves to both organize thoughts and spread useful ideas widely.
S6E4 - Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic & Mike Cisneros
Q: What was your attitude towards writing a book?
Mike reflects on his past experience writing travel guides and how it felt like a homecoming rather than a new challenge.
S6E2 - Dr Anna Lombardi
Q: Can you just give, again, for the viewers and the listeners, a little bit of history of this report and kind of why it even kind of exists?
The European State of the Climate Report has been published annually since 2017 and offers an overview of climate conditions in Europe and the Arctic region.
S5E2 - Jess Carr
Q: What inspired you to choose this specific inquiry into Vogue magazine covers?
Jess shared that she keeps a notes file with ideas to explore, which led to her interest in analyzing Vogue's cover text and how it reflects broader trends.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Explore Explain

What is Explore Explain about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations center around data visualization projects, emphasizing the creative processes behind designing effective visuals. Each episode features industry professionals sharing their experiences, challenges, and breakthroughs while working on specific projects, resulting in deep insights into the art and science of visual communication. The varied backgrounds of guests include data visualizers, journalists, and cartoonists, ensuring a rich tapestry of perspectives that highlight the diverse approaches to storytelling through visuals. With a commitment to accessibility, discussions also explore themes of cultural identity and the importance of community in the creative process, making it particularly appealing to those interested in the ... more

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2. Enrico Bertini
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