BGBS 071: Maurice Cherry | Creative Strategist | The Restorative Power of Play (Baby Got Backstory Podcast)

BGBS 071: Maurice Cherry | Creative Strategist | The Restorative Power of Play (Baby Got Backstory Podcast)

Maurice Cherry is the creative strategist for CodeSandbox, an online code editor tailored for web applications. Prior to this, he served principal and creative director at Lunch, an award-winning multidisciplinary studio he created in 2008 that helps creative brands craft messages and tell stories for their targeted audiences, including fostering relationships with underrepresented communities. Past clients and collaborators included Facebook, Mailchimp, Vox Media, NIKE, Mediabistro, Site5, SitePoint, and The City of Atlanta.

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Here Are the World’s Most Exciting Design Destinations—and Why You Have to Visit (Dwell Magazine)

Here Are the World’s Most Exciting Design Destinations—and Why You Have to Visit (Dwell Magazine)

Designers at the center of five emerging creative scenes tell us why their city should be on your radar right now—and, hopefully soon, your itinerary.

Each person we interviewed pointed us to furniture, lighting, and other objects for your home that represent what’s going on in design where they live.

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What Matters: Maurice Cherry on Zero Regrets and Why You Need to Hit the Reset Button (PRINT)

What Matters: Maurice Cherry on Zero Regrets and Why You Need to Hit the Reset Button (PRINT)

Debbie Millman has started a new project at PRINT titled “What Matters.” This is an ongoing effort to understand the interior life of artists, designers, and creative thinkers. This facet of the project is a request of each invited respondent to answer 10 identical questions, and submit a decidedly nonprofessional photograph.

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15 Interview Podcasts You Should Tune Into (SquadCast)

15 Interview Podcasts You Should Tune Into (SquadCast)

Ever feel like you’re in a podcast listening rut?

It’s easy to stick to your typical rotation — with “ride or die” shows that have been in our ears for years. Finding new podcasts to listen to can be overwhelming AF. There are a lot of them out there, but where do you look? And who is a trusted source? [Ed. note: Podcast newsletters are always a great option for finding new shows or episodes].

Fear not, devoted podcast listener! If you enjoy shows like Armchair Expert and Fresh Air with Terry Gross, we’re here with a mix of interview show suggestions that might grab your eye (or ear). And you probably haven’t heard about them (yet). Several happen to be recorded using SquadCast. Some are not. It’s ok. We love ’em all!

So, if you’re in need of some new interview shows to keep you company on your upcoming summer road trip, your epic return to the gym or even just while you’re cleaning your home, give these 15 interview podcasts a try.

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