Category: Season 01

S01E07 Whether you’re internal or a consultant, we chat about when it’s appropriate to push back on the decision-makers and how to go about doing it. Transcript Matthew: I’m on antibiotics for the next five days and then. Matt: What do you have against Biotics? Matthew: They know what they did. Matt: So yeah what we’re gonna talk about pushing back on clients I think in general, giving clients feedback to their suggestions that might not be in line with what our suggestions or recommendations would be. If I could give a little background on where this topic kind of […]

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S01E04 What are the benefits of doing remote research and testing? Well, they are numerous, that’s for sure! Transcript Matthew: Although, honestly I kind of want to be one of those people, that wears sunglasses all the time. Matt: I don’t think you do, because I– I’ve met those people Matt: So Matthew, I think we were going to talk about remote usability testing. Matthew: Or just, remote everything, right? Matt: Yep, alright. Bring it on. Matthew: Not all things, but like I think I do want to talk about testing, but also I think a lot of the things […]

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S01E02 We talk dealing with people who are derisive toward research participants and a bit how to handle when participants … let’s just say, aren’t their best selves. You can watch the episode or listen to it. Transcript Matthew: I was… See dammit. I was trying not to start off by saying so, and I almost said it. Matt: It’s a good lead, and I know it’s hard to perforate that habit. Matthew: It’s the I’m about to talk now. Matt: Right. Matthew: But somebody who I know who’s here in Portland posted something about dealing with when you’re presenting […]

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S01E01 Yep, we went there. Well … a little. We talk about pay rates, responsibilities, and career paths for people in “UX.” You can watch the episode or listen to it. Transcript Matthew: Set a reminder for a month from now for a check-in. Matt: Yeah. Matthew: And be like, hey, just want to check in and make sure– Matt: We have something in common. We’re both impressed with my experience. Matthew: So. Matt: You were saying? Matthew: I was saying that I was thinking, and you can tell I was thinking because I was sitting like this, six days […]

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S01E00 The pilot episode for our new show! You can watch the episode or listen to it. Transcript Matthew: I’m making a cup of coffee. Matt: Awesome. Matthew: So I’m gonna run. Come back. Matt:Okay. Matthew: One moment please. So. Matt: Hey so, I was reading the internet today. Matthew: Oh the internet, is that still going on? Matt: And two semi-interesting stories stuck out to me. Matthew: Really? Okay. Matt: Yes. Matthew: I’m listening. Matt: I’d like your thoughts. Matthew: Alright. Matt: One. Trying to decide which to lead with, ’cause they’re both. Matthew: Put a big one on […]

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S01E09 Part 2 of Matthew’s chat with Darice de Cuba about accessibility, inclusivity, and a little bit about the important topic of mental health. Something that we should all be talking more about. Transcript Darice: So I think, yes, we have to think about strategy, of how to make people aware on all levels of a business why it’s important, and what do you gain from it? Because we all want to know what we gain from something. And I still say it doesn’t cost that much if you do it from day one. I stand by that, I stand […]

S01E08 Matthew talks about visiting the doctor on the doctor’s first day using the new system for capturing visit notes and ordering prescriptions. Transcript Matt: I’m not dressed for this. Matthew: Neither am I. Got my housecoat on and ooh. Matt: I didn’t shave today. Matthew: Me either. I haven’t shaved, 1973. Matt: So you were going to tell a story. Matthew: Yes I am going to tell you a story. Sit back children. One inappropriate joke later. I’ll begin again. Here we go, ready? Matt: Alright. Matthew: Good anecdote. Matt: That was funny. Matthew: Oh terrible. So I went […]

S01E06 Matthew chats with Darice De Cuba about accessibility, inclusivity, and … nary a mention of 9 rules? Kids, ask your parents. Transcript Matthew: Hi. Im Matthew, one of the hosts of the show. This weeks episode is going to be a little bit different from the handful we’ve done so far. In that I’m interviewing Darice de Cuba. Darice is a front-end developer who lives in the Netherlands and has a passion for accessibility and inclusivity in design. We had a great conversation about inclusivity in design. Which I ope you stick around for. One of the things I […]

S01E05 Admittedly, we got a little silly on this one. But seriously, who buys a subscription to hand bells?! TRANSCRIPT Matthew: Glitch in the matrix. Matt: Apparently, damn matrix, always glitches. Matthew: I’m against them, Any matrice Or rubric. Matt: This is going to fall under the realm of maybe up outer rails of our typical topic of what we’d like to talk about. Matthew: Alright Matt: But, I saw something curious I wanted to share it with you and get your opinion and feedback Matthew: Okay Matt: And thoughts, let’s call it a thought exercise Matthew: Okay no graphic […]

S01E03 We talk about the dreaded, and yet, accurate phrase. When to use it and what comes after… Transcript Matthew: Yeah, even if we were being evil, it’s not anybody could stop us. Well, is there any topic you’d like to tackle today? Matt: Good question. Matthew: Thank you. Matt: Great questions. Matthew: That’s why they pay me the big bucks. Matt: My jaw is slack because– this is not what we talked about yesterday, as far as, something– Matthew: Oh, I see. Matt: Like, do I wanna open this can of worms. Like this, this fits more into like […]

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