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Podcast Awesome

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On Podcast Awesome we talk to members of the Font Awesome team about icons, design, tech, business, and of course, nerdery. 🎙️ Podcast Awesome is your all-access pass into the creative engine behind Font Awesome — the web’s favorite icon toolkit. Join host Matt Johnson and the Font Awesome crew (and friends) for deep dives into icon design, front-end engineering, software development, healthy bus... more

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In this episode of Podcast Awesome, Matt sits down with Ed and Francis to talk through three newly shipped Font Awesome features that are small, practical, and just the right amount of fun. They dig into individual PNG downloads, a new global color p... more

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Eleventy is becoming Build Awesome — and Zach Leatherman is here to explain what that actually means.

In this episode of Podcast Awesome, Matt has a chat with Zach about the Build Awesome Kickstarter, why this rebrand is part of building a sustainab... more

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In this episode, Matt and Jory sit down with UK-based icon designer + illustrator Vic Bell to talk about the brand-new Font Awesome icon pack, Graphite — a loose, hand-drawn set that brings texture, depth, and a whole lot of human personality to icon... more

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Eleventy started as a side project. Now it’s a critical infrastructure for thousands of websites.

TL;DR: Open source isn’t broken. But the way we fund it often is. Let’s talk about what actually works.

In this episode, we sit down with Zach Leather... more

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Recent Guests

Vic Bell
Icon designer
Font Awesome
Episode: Vic Bell on Designing Graphite: Hand-Drawn Icons for Font Awesome
Zach Leatherman
Creator of 11ty, involved in open-source sustainability
Episode: How Eleventy Survived: Funding, Growth, and Open Source Reality
Andy Maier
Filmmaker, 3D artist, painter, musician, and founder of Soon Agency.
Soon Agency
Episode: Andy Maier on Curiosity, Creativity, and the Force That Binds It All
Mike Wilkerson
Developer of the Font Awesome WordPress plugin.
Font Awesome
Episode: WordPress Just Got Awesome (Again) – Font Awesome Plugin v5 Deep Dive with Mike Wilkerson
Burton Smith
Web Components Wizard and Open Source Contributor
Independent/Open Source
Episode: 🎙️ Rage Coding, Headless Web Components, and the Future of DX with Burton Smith
Don Clark
Co-founder and designer at Invisible Creature, known for impactful design work across various mediums, including music and commercial projects.
Invisible Creature
Episode: Invisible Creature’s Don Clark on Nostalgia, Iconography, and Staying Human
Jory Rafael
Senior Icon Designer at Font Awesome
Font Awesome
Episode: Behind the Icon: Cowbell-Circle-Plus
Brian Glenny
Philosophy professor, former graffiti artist, and member of the Icon Accessibility Project
Episode: From Stickers to State Law: The Accessibility Icon Story
Travis Chase
Co-founder of Font Awesome and a nerd passionate about programming and design.
Font Awesome
Episode: Nerd Show and Tell: Meet Travis Chase

Host

Matt Johnson
Host of the podcast, engaged in discussions on design, tech, and cultural narratives.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Makes me want to work there!

    Ok, it can be a bit geeky, but this is an interesting look at business through the eyes of a company who sees and does things a bit differently. They have a refreshingly energetic viewpoint and never forget the human aspect. And I wish I had the brains and skills to work there! They seem, er, awesome!

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    SwearingDad
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Many express admiration for the unique perspectives brought by guests and the humor interwoven throughout the episodes.
Listeners appreciate the energetic and engaging discussions surrounding design and technology.
The content is seen as geeky yet insightful, appealing to those who value creativity in the tech space.

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Eleventy Is Rebranding to Build Awesome: What Changes (and What Doesn’t)
Q: Can you break down for folks the differences between Eleventy and Build Awesome Pro?
The host asks for a clear breakdown of tiers; the guest explains that the open-source core remains free while Build Awesome Pro adds all-inclusive publishing tools and collaboration features for easier web editing, plus ongoing compatibility with existing plugins.
How Eleventy Survived: Funding, Growth, and Open Source Reality
Q: Can you tell about how your conversations started with Dave and Travis at Font Awesome regarding open source sustainability?
Zach talks about his past familiarity with Font Awesome and the alignment of their values towards sustainable open-source projects which led to fruitful discussions about collaboration.
How Eleventy Survived: Funding, Growth, and Open Source Reality
Q: How do you think about funding it and sustaining it and trying to build it over time?
Zach discusses the various phases of 11ty's funding and the growing complexity as the project gained users, especially early on with Google using it.
🎙️ Rage Coding, Headless Web Components, and the Future of DX with Burton Smith
Q: What are the latest proposals in the Web Components standard?
The latest proposals include form associated custom elements and custom states, improving interoperability in forms.
🎙️ Why Web Accessibility Matters – Lindsay Miller on Inclusive Digital Design | Podcast Awesome
Q: What does Web Awesome do to simplify accessibility?
Web Awesome's components are designed to be accessible out of the box, making it easy for developers to implement them.

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What is Podcast Awesome about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the intersection of design, technology, and creative expression, the content revolves around the Font Awesome team and its experiences in iconography, software development, and workplace culture. Episodes feature deep dives into icon design processes, discussions on coding and development practices, and explorations of how creativity and inclusivity drive effective team cultures. Notable episodes highlight the significance of playful design and the nostalgia of internet culture, enriching the listener's understanding of both contemporary and historical aspects of creativity in tech. Overall, the content is particularly appealing to creatives, tech enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes aspects of a leading w... more

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