
Pop culture inspires some serious fun. Join hosts Todd Coats and Elliot Strunk, two creatively curious pals living between the bookends of grand museums and dive bars, the sweet spot where highbrow and lowbrow become drinking buddies. They talk influential work and uncover stories of how the familiar became iconic. Think Behind the Music for the stuff we love. ----- Visit www.twodesignersw... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 147 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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We're still on summer vacation, so we’re revisiting one of our classic episodes.
Hey, Vern. In this episode we discuss how artwork advertising cigars became a cornerstone for kitsch and a character promoting local businesses became a movie star. Wha... more
With news of Ken Kesey’s bus Further returning to San Francisco, we’re revisiting one of our classic episodes.
Today we’re taking a trip through the looking glass.
We return to our series kickoff on psychedelia by discussing its origins, the impact... more
We’re revisiting one of our classic episodes.
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Today we’re going to use our imaginations a little bit. We’ve brought a couple of interesting products with us to the bar...but not just any products.
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It’s wonderful to be invited into the bar to hang out with these old friends! Elliot and Todd dig into the origins of things that are so familiar we’ve forgotten to wonder how they came about in the first place. I always learn something new with each episode, yet the fellas’ easy banter doesn’t make it seem like school at all!
Glad to hear y’all recognize the link between music and design. I have yet to be in a studio where the playlist wasn’t as curated as the book.
Love these guys! Where else can you have serious conversation about Mad Magazine, and MacGuffins?
Love listening! Each episode is great from the banter between the hosts, to the ambiance, and of course the topics. Their topics of discussion so often are on content that I have familiarity with but would have never guessed have such a rich history. I’m not gonna say I “need” all the knowledge they share but I am sure entertained as I gain it.
Amazing! I loved it…Much better than Cats. I’m going to listen to it again and again!
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Two Designers Walk Into a Bar blends design history, branding, and pop culture with a relaxed, beer-in-hand banter. The hosts explore how familiar visuals—logos, signs, mascots, and iconic objects—came to life, tracing origins, cultural impact, and memorable anecdotes. Episodes mix rigorous design insight with humorous storytelling, insider industry tidbits, and casual conversations that feel like a bar-side class on visual culture. The show's unique angle is pairing deep research with approachable storytelling and a conversational vibe that makes design history feel relevant and entertaining for both pros and enthusiasts.
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