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Branding
Design
New York Knicks
Graphic Design
Nike
Mcdonald's
Valentine's Day
Oreo
Creativity
Super Bowl
New York
Entrepreneurship
Coca-Cola
Behave
Reality TV
Design Commandments
Thanksgiving
Sustainability
Pop Culture
Subway

Each week, award-winning graphic designer Alex Center and co-host Kevin Batory discuss branding, design, pop culture, and more. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

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Latest Episodes

We got Emily Oberman on the program! 

She is a Partner at Pentagram and perhaps best known for her work in the entertainment industry. Emily has designed the titles for Saturday Night Live for the past 27 years—one of many long-standing relationship... more

Alex and Kevin are back from Cannes (a studio offsite to Upstate), and Kevin is reminded that he won 2 Lions several years ago, lol. They go on to talk about Philly Poopgate, the Knicks Parade and the great trash can heist, Ben Stiller’s arms, World ... more

Alex is back. The Knicks are World Champions! The World Cup is here, and so are many people from all over the world discovering American delicacies like BBQ, Costco, and complimentary chips and salsa. Zorhan was at the finals and the World Cup, and h... more

Thomas Pokorn is an Austrian-born Creative Strategist and Copywriter. He specializes in creative concepts and verbal identity for branding and advertising, always finding ways to express distinct personalities and connect with audiences through narra... more

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Recent Guests

Thomas Pokorn
Strategist, copywriter, and branding expert
Episode: FREAKISHLY STURDY STOCK: with Thomas Pokorn
Jason Liebig
Brand historian, packaging archivist, collector and consultant
collectingcandy.com
Episode: The Nostalgia Plug: with Jason Liebig
Jessica Dimcevski
Founder and Creative Director of Blurr Bureau
Blurr Bureau
Episode: The Moment of Tension: with Jessica Dimcevski
Michelle Mattar
Founder of Practice, a creative brand building house
Practice
Episode: Building Brands that Work: with Michelle Mattar
Frankie Guzi
Business-focused co-founder of Studio Drama
Studio Drama
Episode: DRAMA on Tour: with Chris Nott and Frankie Guzi
Chad Hogan
Creative director and designer with background in hip-hop, fashion, and beverage branding
ROC-a-Wear, Vitamin Water, The Attic, Rawkus
Episode: Defining Moments: with Chad Hogan
Krista Schultz
Creative Director at Tractor Beverage Co.
Tractor Beverage Co.
Episode: Soil Punk: with Krista Schultz
Jackie DeJesu Center
Intellectual property owner and advocate, founder of Showercap and Deejayzoo, Alex's wife
Showercap
Episode: THE SUPER VALENTINE’S DAY BOWL: with Jackie DeJesu Center
Natasha Jen
A sixth-time National Design Award nominee and influential designer known for her boundary-pushing work.
Pentagram
Episode: Unbothered: with Natasha Jen

Hosts

Alex Center
Host focusing on design-led branding and culture, frequently contributing design critique and industry insight.
Kevin Batory
Co-host with focus on branding strategy, design critique, and pop culture commentary.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Weekly ritual

    I’ve listened to Alex Kevin every week since the pandemic. Their hot takes and POVs on advertising, brand strategy and all things New York give me that boost of feeling connected to “my people” each week. Which is why I am writing this review because it’s been a couple of weeks since they dropped a new episode and I’m not even mad… excited to hear what they have cooking up there over at Center. Thanks fellas! Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    studiosilence.sh
    United States2 years ago
  • A Sight for ‘Saur Eyes

    The guys clearly appreciate a good Barney pun (above), and therefore have outstanding taste. This podcast is Barstool without the casual racism and misogyny, and PTI without the sanctimony. Alex’s reviews of design work are honest, charitable and curious, looking to connect with a designer’s inspiration. Highly recommended. Great on YouTube too, so you can see images of the designs being discussed. (Chef’s kiss emojis all around) Well done bros!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wacom Tablet Harry Potter
    United States3 years ago
  • I support this episode of Front and Center

    Alex and Kevin discussed seeing each other at the Mets game, Cornkid ™, protein infused drinks and doing whip-its [which they didn’t know much about.] They often discuss branding and design as well and are sponsored by The Dieline the packaging hub of qualité et goût. Today was branding and design lite. I don’t mind that. Last week was incredibly funny. Funnier than today. I laughed out loud several times [also while walking around the bay]. The read of the Dunkin Pumpkin Spice Goldfish release ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The_Offices
    Australia4 years ago
  • GREAT PODCAST

    I love this podcast.

    It’s funny and informative.

    Also a great group of guests. These guys are creating really cool things brand-wise and content wise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    em.o12
    United States5 years ago
  • My fav podcast

    Here for the brands, banter, and bops at the end!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adaeze.O
    United States5 years ago

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Show is praised for being entertaining and relatable while delivering industry takeaways.
Listeners appreciate the high-energy, witty banter and practical design insights.
Guest lines up with strong branding and design leadership experience.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#28
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Apple Podcasts
#78
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Apple Podcasts
#92
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Apple Podcasts
#22
Germany/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#75
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#246
Germany/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

FREAKISHLY STURDY STOCK: with Thomas Pokorn
Q: What do you want people to remember you by?
He hopes people remember him as a good person who brought positive impact and happiness to others, not just as a clever wordsmith.
FREAKISHLY STURDY STOCK: with Thomas Pokorn
Q: When did you switch from a writer to a brand strategist?
Thomas describes starting in journalism, moving into copywriting, and then being brought into strategy earlier on projects because his questions-driven approach proved valuable.
FREAKISHLY STURDY STOCK: with Thomas Pokorn
Q: Where the hell do you get all these words from?
Thomas explains he sources vocabulary from dictionaries, attention, and a broad curiosity across languages, which informs his copywriting and strategy work.
The Nostalgia Plug: with Jason Liebig
Q: What sparked your move from collector to consultant and TV presence?
He details the shift from archiving and sharing high-resolution scans on Flickr to collaborating with studios and networks, leveraging his deep knowledge of branding to shape authentic period details for productions like Stranger Things and Mad Men.
The Nostalgia Plug: with Jason Liebig
Q: How did you become obsessed with candy and collecting candy?
Liebig explains a trajectory from childhood collecting and building a foundation of nostalgia, through discovering a lack of available documentation, to creating a personal archive that became a professional passion, culminating in opportunities to consult on major TV projects.

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Two design-minded hosts regularly riff on branding, design culture, and pop moments with a fast-paced, banter-rich style. Episodes blend critique of logos, packaging, and campaigns with behind-the-scenes stories from the design world, often weaving in sports, music, and lifestyle moments. The show stands out for its candid, humorous approach, deep dives into brand storytelling, and guests who bring hands-on branding and design expertise across consumer products, beverages, and fashion. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want practical branding insights delivered with personality and wit, along with a sense of New York–adjacent culture and trends.

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Recent guests on Front and Center include:

1. Thomas Pokorn
2. Jason Liebig
3. Jessica Dimcevski
4. Michelle Mattar
5. Frankie Guzi
6. Chad Hogan
7. Krista Schultz
8. Jackie DeJesu Center

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