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The Toolbar podcast was the brainchild of Judy Katz and Brian Dusablon, who, after having a heated discussion about authoring tools outside an Irish pub in Orlando decided it would be fun to do the same thing in podcast form. It was a great idea before the podcast boom and editing tools became more widely available. While the audio quality is intermittently lousy, the content and guests are amazing. We hope you enjoy!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (75.7MB)Subscribe: RSSIn our eighteenth episode, ex-Pikachu Craig Wiggins joins us for drinks and chat about jobs, consulting, designing vs. developing, just doing stuff, and generally being a good autodidact’s handmaiden. The drinks: Brian drank Coney Island Human Blockhead Imperial American Bock by Schmaltz Judy drank tea (and may have … Read more
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (58.2MB)Subscribe: RSSFor our one-year anniversary episode, we podcasted about podcasting — how The ToolBar and Emergent Radio were born, which tools we use, how our philosophies have changed, and lessons we’ve learned over the first year. And… one more big thank-you to all of our guests during the … Read more
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (62.7MB)Subscribe: RSSOur friend Steve Flowers was kind enough to drop by to talk about a whole lot of things: organizational change, digital solutions, Tin Can, and — most significantly — establishing a library of design patterns for instructional design. If you want to talk more with him, contact … Read more
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (71.4MB)Subscribe: RSSBrian and Judy sit down with the coolest, smartest BLL-drinker we know: David Kelly. We talk curation, conferences, and — as always — moving our field forward. The Drinks Brian drank Left Coast Board Walk Saison Ale. Judy drank Orchard White from The Bruery. David drank Bud Light … Read more
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (98.8MB)Subscribe: RSSA brief episode about Project Tin Can, next-generation SCORM, activity streams and much more, with our special guest and friend, Aaron “The Beard” Silvers. Stick around for the second half, in which Aaron talks about positivity, Up To All Of Us, entrepreneurship, experience design, pushing the community forward, and … Read more
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (48.5MB)Subscribe: RSSIn this episode, we rant. You’ve been warned. Next episode, we’ll be back to focusing on awesomeness… maybe even epicness. The Drinks Brian drank: Angry Goat from Rahr & Sons. Judy drank: Chainbreaker White IPA. The Links Storyline lives!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (50.7MB)Subscribe: RSSIn this very special guest episode, we talk with Jason Early, founder of Gruntmonkey, about being a Designer. Plain and simple. The Drinks Jason drank: Grimbergen Dubbel. Brian drank: Left Coast Brewing Company Una Mas Amber. Judy drank: Fremont Brewery Interurban IPA. The Links Code Academy Leam … Read more
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (34.9MB)Subscribe: RSSJudy and Brian catch up on the happenings over the last few months and talk about what we’re going to talk about soon. And also Next Generation SCORM. The drinks: Brian drank Guinness. Judy drank Le Freak Ale. The links: lrnchat Up to All of Us Brian’s … Read more
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (61.5MB)Subscribe: RSSBrian and Judy drink and talk with special guest Diane Elkins, who breaks down accessibility vs. usable accessibility… and answers the burning question, “Can’t I just put a transcript on it?” The drinks: Brian drank St. Arnold’s Sailing Santa Judy drank Collaboration #2 Diane drank apple cider … Read more
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (67.0MB)Subscribe: RSSBrian, Judy, and special guest Julie “Usable Learning” Dirksen discuss usability, why you should care about it, how to start making sure your courses meet “table stakes”, and of course, Julie’s brand-new book, Design for How People Learn. The drinks: Brian drank St. Arnold Christmas Ale Judy … Read more