Front and Center
Episodes
2025 BACKIES
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the best time of the year to celebrate the worst of the year! The Annual Backies are here once again! This year was quite the doozie! We had st...
2025 FRONTIES
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
IT’S HERE! THE 2025 FRONTIES! TODAY WE CELEBRATE THE BEST OF THE YEAR, AND BOY WAS IT A GOOD ONE! Today we award Story of the Year, Brand of the Yea...
The Combo Combination: with Brennan McGrath and Kapono Chung
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are thrilled to welcome Brennan McGrath and Kapono Chung to the show! They are Partners at Combo, a strategic creative agency that uses ...
GOBBLE GOBBLE!
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GOBBLE GOBBLE BITCHES! IT'S A TRADITION LIKE NO OTHER - THE FRONT AND CENTER THANKSGIVING EXTRAVAGANZA. WE ARE THANKFUL TO YOU, THE LISTENER, ESP...
WE’RE BACK LIKE THE MCRIB
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE MCRIB IS BACK AND SO ARE ALEX AND KEVIN! The two McRib truthers discuss Bubbagate, The Eddie Murphy Doc, Ridiculousness being canceled, Streaming ...
THE VICTORY LAP
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex ran the New York City Marathon! Everyone, go tell him congratulations! Alex breaks down his experience of his beastly feat, and we break down the...
Unbothered: with Natasha Jen
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have a legend on the program!! She needs no introduction, but here is one anyways… Natasha Jen is an award-winning designer, educator, and partn...
What’s Your Thing: with Alex Adam
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Adam (3 first names*) is the Founder & Creative Director at Boredom Kills Creative. The studio (not agency) is based in the UK and operates w...
HERE WE ARE NOW
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wish Alex a Happy Birthday! On this episode of Front and Center, Kevin compiled a 26-page document featuring stories from the world of design...
The Build: with Robyn Kanner
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Kanner is a creative director with a passion for telling urgent human stories. She was the creative director for the Biden-Harris 2020 campaign ...
Oreo Reese's vs Reese’s Oreo
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin indulge in a taste test of both the Oreo Reese’s and the Reese’s Oreo! They talk so much about how they’re going to try stuff, an...
Heyyy, Creative Directress: with Verònica Fuerte
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Verònica Fuerte is the Founder and Creative Directress of Hey, the world-renowned studio based in Barcelona. The studio has been at it since 2007, no...
Triboro State of Mind: with David Heasty
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we welcome David Heasty to the show! David is the co-founder of Triboro, which he founded in 2008 alongside his wife, Stefanie Weigler. They cr...
BOTTOM OF THE BARREL
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin are here to bring you their bottom-of-the-barrel takes on the hottest design story we’ve seen since Jaguar: Cracker Barrel. In classi...
A Star is Born: with Liliana Soorin Kim
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin welcome Liliana Soorin Kim from the studio to the podcast! Liliana is currently an intern at CENTER and is in her podcast era! We brief...
La-Z-Boy Oh Boy
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin bring the heat as they run through the most exciting stories happening in the world of design and branding. The two dudes talk about Or...
Out of Nothing: with Emunah Winer and Margaret Kerr-Jarrett
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nihilo is an award-winning creative agency founded by creative directors Emunah Winer and Margarett (Margy) Kerr-Jarrett, based in Columbus, OH. They ...
COLD PLAY BY COLDPLAY
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin are coming at you for the 3rd consecutive solo episode! The most consecutive in quite some time, or at least that's how it feels! ...
Running Bits
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin are back from the long weekend, chomping at the bit to discuss their activities.. Kevin recaps his epic Fourth of July at Nathan’s Fa...
THIS IS A CRUMBL, PUT YOUR BLUE JEANS BACK ON
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin bring you a solo episode, live from global headquarters in Greenpoint Brooklyn! They discuss the Hot Dog Eating Contest, Buffalo Wild W...
Brief Yourself: with Diego Guevara
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is a multidisciplinary Creative Director by way of Portland by way of Miami by way of Ecuador, currently working at Nike as Senior Glo...
MIKE’S WAY
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin are, once again, back for a solo episode. They catch up on all the stuff they missed since their last solo episode, which has been a wh...
Wedge World: with Justin Lortie, Sarah Di Domenico, and Luca
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wedge is a brand and design studio based in Montreal, Canada. They create distinct brand signatures for the world we live in. Guided by the core belie...
HBO MAX IS BACK
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin buss it down from a design and cultural perspective. You know they had to talk about Kincks Mania, The Rizzler still making waves, Mr. ...
Unsolicited Advice: With Talia Cotton
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talia Cotton is a designer, coder, and educator who is recognized as a leading specialist in the intersection of design and technology. In 2023 she fo...
CULTURAL CAPITAL
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN! Alex is back from Coachella, and Kevin is back from Tulum. The bougie boys are bringing the heat as they talk about what’...
A Series of Decisions: with Justin Thomas Kay
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are thrilled to welcome Justin Thomas Kay to the program! Justin is a YouTuber, creative director, and graphic designer based in Brooklyn. Y...
MEAT MAN: WITH PETE FREEMAN
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to welcome Pete Freeman to the show! Pete, a willing 3rd, is a Center OG, the first employee. We are blessed with his presence this we...
NOTHING IS STRONGER THAN FAMILY: with Diego Segura and Eliz Akgun
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Diego Segura and Eliz Akgun are incredibly talented designers who reside in New York City. They caught Alex’s attention last year with their stunnin...
PERHAPS WE ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin are back for a regular episode! The fellas discuss their favorite television shows, Ashton Hall and his morning routine, peak protein, ...
No Stone Unturned: with Lisa Smith
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Smith is the queen of the rebrand! She is renowned for her transformative work with some of the world's most cherished brands. Currently the...
EVERYTHING IS BACK
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a while since since we’ve podded! We are so back! Back from vacations, back in the studio, back in your ears. We talk about our new favo...
THE SUPER BOWL OF LOVE: WITH JACKIE DEJESU CENTER
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Valentine's Day! We love love! We are happy to welcome Jackie DeJesu Center to the pod to break down the best and worst of the Super Bowl a...
DESIGN IS A LOT LIKE MAGIC: WITH GANDER
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Take a Gander, and give it a listen! We've got Katie Levy and Mike McVicar in the house! Katie and Mike are the creative duo behind Gander, a des...
NEW YEAR NEW ME
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! We’re back, and we’re totally new and different! Nah, just kidding, we’re the same. We’ve got some goals, some things to impro...
THE 2024 BACKIES
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the last episode of 2024, Alex and Kevin break out the Haterade and dole out awards for the worst of the year. Find out who wins Story Of The Year,...
THE 2024 FRONTIES
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IT’S THE END OF THE YEAR, AND YOU KNOW THE DRILL! It’s time for your favorite end-of-the-year design award show: The Fronties! Alex and Kevin reca...
COPY NOTHING
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin break down this week's hottest topics in design and culture! They discuss Enron's comeback, Crumbl x Dove, The Rizler x Grill...
WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOU!
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
GOBBLE GOBBLE! HAPPY THANKSGIVING! We hope you have a fantastic holiday, and get to spend time with those you’re thankful for! On this episode, we p...
For the Love of the Game: with Jen and Amy Hood
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are stoked to welcome Jen and Amy Hood to the program! They are the Cofounders & Principals of Hoodzpah, a brand identity and type design studi...
www.wicked.com
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin are at it again as they break it down this week! They talk about the Prospect Park fire, Mark Wahlberg's Municipal Gym, the A&...
I’LL MEET YOU AT SIZZLER: WITH MIKE PERRY
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are stoked to welcome Mike Perry to the show! Mike is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of TAVERN, a Brooklyn-based creative agency wit...
Baby Snacks for Adults!
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin at in the stu talking about this week’s hottest stories. They recap Creative Boom’s Top 25 Most Popular Design Studios, their Hallo...
FOR THE MOUNTAIN DUDES
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alex and Kevin recap the New York Liberty winning the WNBA Championship, EEEEEEATSCON, Alex in Ohio, The Mets (rip), Moldy Lunchly, Brach’...
FREAK AND CENTER
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a total Freak Off as Alex and Kevin get the Baby Oil out and slide through the news and stories they missed while releasing all of the fire gue...
Living, Laughing, and Loving: with Shy Trutwein and Jasmine Gallagher
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shy Trutwein and Jasmine Gallagher are the dynamic duo who run After Hours, aka “your favorite studio’s favorite studio.” (true) After Hours is ...
Doing A Lot Of Things: with Mackey Saturday
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SATURDAY ON A WEDNESDAY! We are stoked to welcome Mackey Saturday to the program! Mackey has designed some of the most iconic brands of all time. Odds...
Coss the Boss: with Coss Marte
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are thrilled to welcome Coss Marte to the show! Coss Marte is an entrepreneur from the Lower East Side of Manhattan. By the age of 19, ...
TRIPLE BOOM!
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BA BA BA BA BRAIN ROT! Alex and Kevin update the listeners about the Rizzler and the Costco Guys, Oasis Live 25 reunion tour, Ludacris drinking glacie...
A Demure Episode
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin are reunited for a solo, in-studio episode! Alex explains demure to Kevin and they catch up on some of the stuff they missed. They disc...
The Cult of Mayssa: with Mayssa Chehata
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are bringing you a sweet and better-for-you podcast this week with the founder and CEO of Behave, Mayssa Chehata! Behave is revolutionizing the can...
10 Design Commandments: with Emmett Shine
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LONG ISLAND IS IN THE BUILDING! Alex and Kevin are thrilled to welcome Emmett Shine to the program! Emmett is a designer and entrepreneur working at t...
ICED BOYS
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Boys are having a Brat Summer! The two dudes are reunited after Kevin’s vacation in Hawaii and discuss the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Cont...
Unhinged and Unresearched with: Jolene Delisle
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jolene Delisle is the founder & creative director of the branding and creative agency The Working Assembly. Her work has been recognized by the Ty...
Everything in Order with: Jesse Reed
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Reed is the managing partner of Order, a Brooklyn-based design office specializing in brand identity systems for a wide range of clients and ind...
100% BEEF DOGS
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The fellas are back at it this week with a solo episode! Alex got jorts! Kevin explains mogging, the Rizzler, and Big Justice to Alex. They go on to d...
Hello Again
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin are back at it this week with a solo episode! They try to cover all the stuff they missed and this week's hottest stories. They ta...
Rise Wisely with: Jen Batchelor
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are thrilled to have Jen Batchelor on the program! Jen is the Creator and Chief Euphorics Officer of Kin Euphorics, a science-backed lin...
THE BRAND NEW BRAND NEW with: Armin Vit
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Born and raised in Mexico City, Armin Vit is a graphic designer and writer now living in Bloomington, IN. He is co-founder of UnderConsideration, a gr...
FIRST ROUND
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Knicks advance out of the first round and Alex will be speaking at First Round this Friday! Come hang! On this episode, Alex and Kevin talk KNICKS...
Don’t Make it Weird with: Jordan Pories and Esteban Cardona Jiménez
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Jordan Pories and Esteban Cardona Jiménez to the show! Jordan and Esteban are Associate Creative Directors at Coinbase and previ...
BALL IS LIFE
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this Basketball heavy podcast, Alex and Kevin talk about the NEW YORK KNICKS, Nikola Jokić x Minions, Wemby's Logo, Brickin for Chicken, 6 ...
THE MOON WINS
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THIS WEEK WE ARE ECLIPSE MAXXING you know the brands were doing stuff! David Chang’s Chili Crunch drama, Matheson Food Company, The Oat Milkers, a...
DON’T BE A FOOL
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s April, and we’re acting like fools because it’s the year's worst day for branded content! Alex and Kevin discuss some of the ‘best’...
IMPOSSIBLE
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin are embracing the Madness, it’s that time of the year! They discuss the new season of Curb, Kate Middleton is back, Bruno Mars, North...
Freudian Slippin
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back with more recap! Alex tells Kevin what happened at the Oscars and admits to drinking copious amounts of haterade last week. The two ...
ZUCK FUCKS
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Better late than never! We’re here before you with another, bringing you another episode of the hottest show on the block! This week, we discuss the...
MOVING THE NEEDLE
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin are back from Vacation and ready to tackle the ever-pressing stories in branding and design! This week they talk about NBA All-Star Wee...
STUFF WE MISSED
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Front and Center: Alex and Kevin record a podcast for the second week in a row! HUGE W for them and the Front and Center Fam! Kevin is on...
PICKLES FOR MY POOKIE: WITH JACKIE DEJESU CENTER
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Valentine's Day! We’re back for the 3rd consecutive year with the Jackie DeJesu Center! We talk about all the lovey-dovey, sappy, gooey t...
BUMP
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Front and Center, Alex and Kevin are back in the stu, chopping it up! The fellas talk about Stanley’s rise to power, snortable caffeine...
All Schnaidt Long: with Mike Schnaidt
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Schnaidt is the creative director of Fast Company, an accomplished marathon runner, and author of Creative Endurance: 56 Rules for Overcoming O...
On the Brink of the Bass Pro Shop Aquarium
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with resolutions and takes about some brand stuff! In their first episode of the year, the fellas talk about their mentality entering the...
THE 2023 BACKIES
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DA BACKIES! Jeeze Louise What A Freaking Year… Am I Right! Alex And Kevin Reminisce About The Year We’re Finishing And Hand Out Some Awards To Our...
THE 2023 FRONTIES
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WELCOME TO THE FRONTIES! Alex And Kevin Wrap Up The Year And Dole Out Design’s Most Prestigious Award: The Frontie, aka The Crem De La Crem Of Desig...
Killer Lemonade
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin are back for the last regular episode of the year! This is the final installment of this year's hottest stories in design and bran...
Logos that Last: with Allan Peters
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Allan Peters is in the house! Allan Peters is the Partner and Chief Creative Officer of Peters Design Company. At PDCo he has partnered with brands su...
GOBBLE GOBBLE
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
GOBBLE GOBBLE IT'S TURKEY TIME! This week, Alex and Kevin recap some hot topics before going back for a heaping helping of Thanksgiving brand fod...
Cey City: With Cey Adams
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are thrilled to have Cey Adams on the program.Cey Adams is a New York City native and visionary artist, who emerged from the downtown gra...
POUR ONE OUT FOR THE CREATIVE DIRECTORS
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Piss Jug Man
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin are reunited in the studio this week to discuss the lite amount of spooky season stories, piss jugs, the destruction of another script ...
The McRib is Back!
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The McRib is back! And so are Alex and Kevin, here grilling up tender juicy takes slathered in BBQ sauce, served up on a bun with onions and pickles. ...
SEEMINGLY MARKETING
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin are at it again discussing the most bussin design and branding stories with phenomenal rizz, including the Travis Kelce x Taylor Swift ...
No Fear: With Michelle Poler
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Alex and Kevin talk to the bold and unafraid Michelle Poler! Michelle is a creative and passionate social entrepreneur, author, keynote spe...
THE TASTE OF TOMORROW, TODAY
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin are back it it with a solo dolo episode. Live from Brooklyn and Cincinnati (respectively) the two catch up on the freshest design stori...
Design Matters with Debbie Millman
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to welcome the wonderful Debbie Millman on the podcast this week. Debbie is the host of Design Matters, which has over 500 episodes. Y...
SO MUCH SHIT IT’S A BIOHAZARD
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin are incredibly excited to kick off the PSL SZN! The fellas review the first pumpkin product drops of PSL’s 20th SZN. They also talk a...
FOR ALL THE DOGS
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The studio reeked of updog this episode because we were talking about DOGS. Drake’s new album cover includes regional hot dogs, the hot dog straw, a...
Sippin Cream
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin are Sippin Cream, drinking the Kool-Aid, and are fully here to ride the alcohol for breakfast wave. This week, the two creamy cream boy...
NO TALKIE TIL MY SPIKED ICED COFFEE
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After one long week off, Alex and Kevin are back in the thicc of things. Making up for lost time, the fellas talk about the media they're consumi...
SEA MONSTERS: With John Lee and Jiae Kim
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Alex and Kevin Welcome John Lee and Jiae Kim the co-founders of Sea Monsters, the first-ever baked seaweed puff and a new entrant into the n...
X Gon' Give It To Ya
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin were both on Long Island this weekend, so that’s cool! The two talk about one of the biggest stories of the year, Twitter becoming X....
USEFUL: with Ritesh Gupta
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Front and Center, Ritesh Gupta joins the show! Ritesh is the founder of the Useful School: The world’s first pay-what-you-can online de...
CERTIFIED THREADHEAD
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re so back! Kevin is back from the wild and getting fully back on the internet. Alex fills Kevin in on everything he missed while enjoying his va...
EPISODE 100
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin are excited to bring you the 100th Episode of the Critically Acclaimed Podcast: Front and Center! In this episode, the two dudes gratef...
Legendary Moves Only
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin sink their teeth into this week's deepest stories! They talk about the shows they’re watching (specifically The Idol), The Subma...
FUN IN FUN OUT: with Sam Houle
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin welcome Sam Houle to the program! Sam is a Creative Director at the global brand experience firm Siegel+Gale. As a non-binary creative ...
The Apple of my Eyes
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin are at it again! They weigh in on the new Max app, The Idol, Dave season 4, Zuck getting choked out, Apple Vision Pro, Fros-T-Pain Buy ...
Enter the Rubyverse with: Noah Wunsch
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex and Kevin are excited to welcome the Founder, CEO, and Leader of the Rubyverse, Noah Wunsch! Noah tells us about his past life at Sotheby's,...
WHAT IS A WIENER?
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex (Long Island native) had the best bagel of his life in LA. Kevin had the best chicken tenders in Georgia. The two come together on this sacred da...