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Explore Explain

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

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

In this latest episode, I am delighted to welcome Dr Anna Lombardi, Climate Data Visualiser for Copernicus ECMWF, who is ... more

Welcome to episode 1 of season 6 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design.

This episode is taken from a recorded webinar held on 27th January 2025 titled ‘Data Viz Freelancing’ and featuring a pa... more

Welcome to episode 9 of season 5 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design.

In this latest episode, I am delighted to welcome Alan Smith, Head of Visual and Data Journalism at the Financial Times i... more

Welcome to episode 8 of season 5 of Explore Explain, a long-form video and podcast series all about data visualisation design.

This episode is the second of a two-part special taken from a recorded webinar held on 4th December 2024 titled ‘The Stat... more

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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
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Episode: S5E9 - Alan Smith
Kat Greenbrook
Data storyteller based in Wellington, New Zealand
Episode: S5E5 - Kat Greenbrook
Natalie Erdem
Managing partner at Two-N, overseeing product development and new business.
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Episode: S5E3 - Natalie Erdem
Jess Carr
AI ML, UI, UX engineer at GSK
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Episode: S5E2 - Jess Carr
Chloe Whiteaker
Data visualization editor and manager at Bloomberg, with extensive experience in the field.
Bloomberg News
Episode: S4E9 - Chloe Whiteaker & Marie Patino
Marie Patino
Graphics reporter at Bloomberg News, specializing in data-driven visual storytelling.
Bloomberg News
Episode: S4E9 - Chloe Whiteaker & Marie Patino

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Andy Kirk
Host of a long-form series that focuses on the intricate design stories behind specific visualization projects. He engages with guests from diverse backgrounds fostering a rich dialogue on design and data storytelling.

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

    Love this thorough series!

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    United States2 years ago

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The engaging format mixes audio and visual content effectively, making complex concepts accessible and enjoyable.
Listeners appreciate the thoroughness and depth of the discussions, particularly praising the quality of guests and the exploration of design processes in data visualization.

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#148
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#191
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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.
S5E4 - Dominikus Baur & Alice Thudt
Q: Were there any other potential projects you could have pursued?
I thought about expanding the scope but chose to focus solely on title drops to avoid feature creep.
S5E4 - Dominikus Baur & Alice Thudt
Q: How do you find working together? Do you complete each other?
We bring the best out of each other, balancing design and coding skills while having honest feedback.
S5E4 - Dominikus Baur & Alice Thudt
Q: Dom, can you describe what a title drop is?
A title drop is when a character in a movie says the title of the movie, which can reveal patterns about movie titles.

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This long-form series features in-depth conversations with visualization designers, developers, and data journalists, focusing on the intricate design stories behind particular visualizations or major projects. Each episode efficiently distills the thought processes and decision-making journeys of its guests, providing listeners with insights into the challenges and triumphs faced during the creation of compelling data visualizations. The format not only enhances auditory learning through audio interviews but also enriches the experience with visual content, resulting in a comprehensive understanding of data visualization's complexities. The emphasis on diverse global talents and a variety of visualization styles adds a unique layer to the ... more

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