Front and Center

Pro Allen Iverson Podcast

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Like two ships in the daytime, Alex and Kevin are in the studio together yet again! The two dudes talk about the NBA playoffs, Succession (spoiler ale...

15 Wheelbarrow Loads Of Pasta

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin are perplexed by the amount of pasta dumped in the northern New Jersey woods and try to get to the bottom of one of Twitter’s hottest...

TURDSOME TYPE

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin come to you together but apart for their first remote podcast in a while. The two dudes recap the Met Gala fits, Jony Ive drops a typef...

SALAD WARS

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin gather around the table to discuss the wonderful world of branding, design, and culture. They talk about the Knicks, Pete Davidson, Dyl...

McPodcast

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin turn the knob up on the grill and serve some hot melty cheesy takes about the recent influx of McDonalds moves. Kevin shares a story ab...

Creator Packaged Goods: with Andrea Hernández

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Front and Center... We are so lucky to welcome Andrea Hernández for her THIRD time on the show! We talk about Snack Daddy ripping her of...

Podding Not Podding: with Justin Gignac

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Keeping it Twisted with the Working Not Working Co-Founder, Justin Gignac. We learn about how Justin went from mascot to master of his craft. Then t...

WE LOVE WE LOVE NYC!

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 EMERGENCY PODCAST ALERT: New York City introduced a new campaign this week called WE NYC.You may have heard a little bit about it…. If you haven’...

FULL FRONTAL FANTASY HOTLINE: THE SEQUEL

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve been begging for it! Full Frontal Fantasy Hotline: the Sequel! Alex and Kevin welcome on, Pete Freeman. In his 4th appearance on the show (fo...

Kool-Aid Man Challenge

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

#CREAMERNATION STAND UP! The Cream Team aka Creamy Cream Boys aka Cream Machine talk about their love for cream, Long Island kids running through fenc...

DOUBLE DOWN ON THE JOUCH

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alex dilly dallies on wikipedia as Kevin attempts to start the show. They finally get going after gaining some valuable and thought provoking informat...

Digital Pioneers

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Front and Center: The fellas go Gary V mode and Crush It!™ They talk about the shattering of Jeff Koons’ statue, Nokia’s New Logo, ...

Big Head Problems

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alex has a big head, Kevin has a big bruise on his butt. The two persevere regardless of their ailments and muster up the strength to put on an epic p...

CANDY COATED CLAM BITES

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin welcome Jackie DeJesu Center, my wife(borat voice), on the pod to discuss Rihanna’s Halftime performance, some Super Bowl commercials...

Now That’s What I Call Package Design

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The fricken fellas are back in the studio for a solo episode. They talk about all sorts of stuff like: Monster Trucks,  New York’s Best Bagel, Milf...

BIG FLEX POD

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Forrest Huu Ta, a member of the Center Stu Crew! Kevin represses his football feelings as they talk about the Empire State Buildi...

Three-Pete

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast: We are delighted to welcome Pete Freeman back on for his third pod! Kevin details being punched at a football game, The M&am...

Sleepy Cereal

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin lost his voice this weekend, you’ll never guess how it happened, but he digs deep and puts up a masterful performance. Alex and Kevin discuss ...

WOKE CANDY

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2023 BABY! WE BACK, and we’re going to be better than we were last year. In the first pod of the year the fellas recap their breaks and talk about c...

The 2022 Fronties and Backies Award Show

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

THE only award show (podcast) that matters. You know what it is!! The best and the worst of 2022! The music around 55 mins is an interlude, not an end...

Great Year for Great Value!

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week the fellas go in on The Morning Consult Fastest Growing Brands 2022 report, Liquid Death holiday wrapping paper, branded ugly Christmas swea...

Newman is a New Man

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I’d like to start by saluting Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, for her yearly clinic of strategic writing that c...

iCUP

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin are back in the studio to kick off  Holiday SZN, and they are definitely not distracted by the USA World Cup victory that happened whi...

IT'S GIVING THANKS

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

GOBBLE GOBBLE BITCH! IT’S TURKEY TIME! Open up wide because here comes the airplane aka: Alex and Karen, I mean Kevin are spoon feeding you a full s...

The Story of Castoreum

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin are live (previously recorded) from Greenpoint, Brooklyn! The two rad dudes learn about Castoreum, google it, and talk about Twitter go...

The Snask Pact

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fredrik Öst and Erik Kockum from Snask join Alex and Kevin to talk about their philosophy and approach to creative work. They tell us ​​about con...

SINGLE FAT AND HORNY

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

KEVIN GOT A NEW SWEATSHIRT AND IT'S REALLY COOL! Hear the riveting audio only description before your two favorite fellas talk about how people e...

I Took the Wock to Austin

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin are back in action, doing what they do best: talking about the hottest design and branding stories from around the world. The rad dudes...

Utendahl Creative

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin welcome Madison Utendahl and Tori Baisden from Utendahl Creative: a Black founded, female led, anti-trend design studio who believes th...

Subway Shit Sandwich

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SUBWAY IS BACK! Alex and Kevin discuss Kellogg’s insta-bowls, the Subway Shit Sandwich, Wingstop’s Chicken Sandwich rollout and provocative tweet,...

The Seinfeld Effect

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Intersection of Alcohol and Protein

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin coming at you from the coldest room in Greenpoint, and the only thing keeping them warm is their hot takes. The fellas discuss the Corn...

An Episode that Resonates With Gen Z Listeners

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Alex and Kevin talk about the recession and the correlating trend that they consider to be a silver lining. Kevin has some sympathy for the ...

Can You Taste the Dream?

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin tells Alex about his newfound love for NASCAR before they taste test Pricklee, a cactus water brand sent to them by a listener. The fellas discu...

Live From The Hollywood Soho House!

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex is in Hollywood eating deluxe salads by the pool. Linking, building and rubbing elbows with some of Los Angeles' hottest influencers, but be...

The Pod Gets Wilder: with Thomas Wilder

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Things get wilder as Alex and Kevin welcome on former Partner and Creative Director at Collins, Executive Creative Director at Sweetgreen Brand Studio...

Honest Abe Says Hustle Harder

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss the hottest internet stories and dip into a quick history lesson before getting into the topics, which include but are not limi...

You Had Me at Meat Sweats

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

They are back! After a week hiatus because of some hot hot summertime fires, Alex and Kevin discuss this years hotdog eating contest, Minions Rise of ...

Good Job!

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin are exhilarated from NYC NFT! They have totally changed their stance on NFTs. Specifically they are all in on the Bored Ape Yacht Club....

For the Whipped Queens

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Better late than never! Alex and Kevin release the heat this week as they talk about this week’s most talked about topics. The fellas discuss Smartw...

Minion Opinions

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin are moving fast af this week! Buckle up and enjoy the ride as your two favorite podcast hosts talk about Jayson Tatum’s new Candy Bra...

Podcast for a Sushi Restaurant

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss the Apple bringing back the silhouettes, Kim K’s new skin care brand, the KFC Jack Harlow meal, the unique milkshake concocti...

Next Week It's The Fries

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin are back from Boston where they attended HOW Design Live and presented the Dieline awards. They talk about Kanye West’s McDonald&apos...

Live Mas, Work Mas? with Jess Kirkman

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin talk to Jess Kirkman, Executive Creative Director of Taco Bell! They talk about life as an in house creative, Taco Bell's Mexican ...

Front and Joni Center

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin welcome on Joni Center aka Alex's mom! 

FULL FRONTAL FANTASY HOTLINE

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin and Pete take calls from you, the listeners. We weigh in on topics brought to us, and have a good time while doing it!

Mexican Pizza was an Inside Job

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss the return of Mexican Pizza, Snickers vein game, Flaming Hot MTN Dew is back, AXE Dogecan: the Stick, the new NBA Finals logo, ...

The Future is Sustainable: with Andrew Gibbs and Jessica Deseo

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin welcome on the dynamic duo who drive Dieline: Andrew Gibbs and Jessica Deseo! They discuss the world of packaging, sustainability, and ...

What Does a Pixel Taste Like?

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin talk about Pro Wrestling, the first Pixel flavored beverage, two MSCHF drops, the Baskin Robins rebrand, Cracker Jill and more!PIXEL FL...

April Cools Day!

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin talk about brands being brands on April Fools day and recap some of the highlights and lowlights from the internet that day.Dieline Hig...

OUR FISH IS GONNA TIP THAT SCALE

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin try the Coors Chillollipop and discuss the Spicy Fish Diss, Burger King Poop Ice Cream, Pepsi's maple syrup flavored cola, Ryan Re...

Through the Limewire

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss Mike Tyson’s Mike Bites ear-shaped cannabis edibles, Coors Chillolipops, Bored and Hungry an NFT based restaurant, Limewire i...

Everybody Loves ZZ with: Zipeng Zhu

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ZIPENG ZHU joins Alex and Kevin for this weeks episode! ZZ is a Chinese-born designer, art director, illustrator and animator based in New York City w...

Let it Rock!

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss the HERforSHE International Women's Day campaign by Hershey's and HP, Kraft Singles song "Square It" by Kel...

TOP TIER PODCAST

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin talk about how Alex actively watching 12 shows at this moment, Natural Light’s new Mullet-centric promotion, Coors “Almighty” Lig...

Boomshakalaka

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss Coca Cola Starlight, GLONUTS, Leinenkugel's Shandy Shorts, Heinz being 150 years late with pasta sauce, Peloton tanking, M...

Super Bowl Special

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss the Super Bowl. Kevin is sad and spicy.Liquid Death - Breaking the Lawhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQwt4rzmVxY&t=11sMcDo...

Front and Center After Dark with: Jackie DeJesu Center

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex, Kevin, and Jackie DeJesu Center discuss the hottest Valentines Day drops. Lush's Sustainable Valentines Day Collection, Bronx Zoo Name a Ro...

I'M ON ONE

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss Liquid Death's Super Bowl bet and their new flavors, Franks ENFT and Bonecoin, Bud Light Next, and more!

It Ain't Easy Being Green

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about THE GREEN M&M and the M&M rebrand. B O L O G N A  F A C E  M A S K. KFC Beyond  Fried Chicken taste test.M&M REBRANDhttps...

Episode so nice we recorded it twice

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss The Natty Light trapper hat, Logan Paul and KSI's new hydration drink, Tom Brady's new clothing line, ESPN's Pos...

Is This Thing On?

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Fronty's

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The first annual Fronty Awards, highlighting the best of the best and the worst of the worst in the branding universe. 

Leave it to Chance

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss Lays Vodka, Philadelphia Cream Cheese combating the cream cheese shortage, This week in NFTs,  Chance the Raper x Ben and Jerr...

Number 1 Podcast on the Naughty List

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss Miller Lite’s Beernament, the Pantone color of the year, Terry's Orange Chocolate X Heinz Chocolate Orange Mayo, Truly’...

Wrapped and Slapped

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex tries the Illegal Chips while Kevin watches and listens. The two discuss Holiday SZN, Spotify 2021 Wrapped, Square going to Block, Cardi B becomi...

Papa Shaq's

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss Holiday SZN, the Papa Johns Rebrand, the Staples Center changing its name to Crypto.com Arena, Corona Island, and more.Planters...

Back with Snax: with Andrea Hernández

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex,  Kevin, and Andrea discuss the Holiday SZN, the correct pronunciation of Jacquemus, and their new CBD beverage, MSCHF's Illegal Chips, Gal...

Something is Fishy

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss Holiday SZN, Heinz on Mars, Arby’s Fry Vodka, Grey Poupon Wine, the latest update in the Subway tuna saga, and more.KFC Finge...

Macaroni in a Pot

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss the Tiffany's x Supreme collab, the new Velveeta rebrand, the return of the McRib, Reses Puffs x KAWS, the teacher uploadi...

Is Meta Really Betta?

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss their Halloweens, end of Spooky SZN and the beginning of Holiday SZN (again),  Zuck going Meta, Body Armor selling to Coke, an...

My Heart Will Go On

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss the final week of Spooky SZN and the start of Holiday SZN, Tropicana toothpaste, Megan Thee Stallion's Hottie sauce, Faceb...

Maxxxed Out

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss the newest Spooky SZN drops from Heinz, Dunkin, and Krispy Cream. They also talk about Megan Thee Stallion's new Popeyes c...

We're Back

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss their recent vacations and what they missed while gone, the start of spooky szn, the SNL seltzer skit, the Pringles Rebrand, an...

The One Finger Clap

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss Megan Thee Stallion's Nike partnership, TikTok's best designer Emily Zugay, Kylie Jenner's new brand Kylie Baby,...

Quick Math

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss Lil Nas X's album Montero, the New Apple Keynote, the Heinz Ketchup Roller, Taco Bell's taco subscription service, Ni...

We Live in Hell

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss CBS's new show The Activist, Fox's new show Alter Ego, Facebook x Ray Ban Story glasses, the decline of our current s...

Donda vs. Certified Lover Boy

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss Donda vs. Certified Lover Boy

The R is for Resplendent: with Adam R. Garcia

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex, Kevin, and Adam R. Garcia discuss Tiffany's new campaign with Beyonce and Jay Z, Only Fans banning sexually explicit content then going bac...

The Church of Snaxshot: with Andrea Hernández

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex, Kevin, and Andrea Hernández talk about the current state of snax, the boom of D2C CPG, and much more.https://www.snaxshot.com@thesnaxshot@iiiit...

NFTea Time: with Shane Griffin

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex, Kevin, and Shane Griffin (@grif) discuss NFTs, the Tribeca Film Festival case study, the Keymaster rebrand,  Mountain Dew Seltzer, and more.Sha...

Tu Hot Tu Handle: with Rich Tu

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex, Kevin and Rich Tu discuss the Yelp rebrand, Bud Light Seltzer's new fall flavors, Kyrie Irving's new shoe, and so much more!

INVESTIGATE SUBWAY'S TUNA

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss the current state of content, the Campbell’s Soup rebrand, Safely home products, Joe’s Exotics, Joe Exotic’s new Delta 8 ...

Peter's Heater

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex, Kevin, and 1st time guest host Pete Freeman discuss Jeff Bezos going to the moon, the Miller Knoll union, the Seat Geek Rebrand, the Clubhouse r...

An Instant Hit

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss the Better Bagel aftermath, The Huggies Rebrand, Naomi Osaka's New Logo, Van Leeuwen x Kraft, the new Emojis, MSCHF's...

Big Drink Energy

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin taste the Better Bagel and discuss Nathans Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Pete Davidson as the new face of Vitamin Water, ZUCK,  The N...

Deezy Season

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss Kanye vs. Walmart, Monster Energy vs. Toronto Raptors, Pabst Blue Ribbon 1776 Pack, The Many Saints of Newark, and a  bad Whit...

Death, Taxes, and The Smell of Subway

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss the Colt 45 rebrand,  Coors Orange Cream Pop Seltzer, Subway's Tuna, and The Better Bagel.

Together but Apart

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin remotely discuss the Coolhaus rebrand, MSCHF's At All Costs, and Burger King's Ch'King chicken sandwich.

Difficulty with the Technicals

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss the new YZY x gap jacket, Chris Angel's new restaurant, and Gen Z Water, and more.

It's a Thin Line Between Meme and Marketing

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin talk about the new Sweetgreen rebrand, Carl's Jr. on Only Fans, Duncan Donuts x Backdrop, and New Balance x Miller Lite aka the Sh...

Seedy Pod

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss L'Industry x Action Bronson50 Greatest Graphic Designers and Artists of All Time,David Carson Master Class,Planters.

Everybody Loves a Weiner

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin Talk about their favorite youtube videos, Elon Musk hosting SNL, Sneaker Culture and Accessibility, Oscar Mayer, and more.

Legends Never Die

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex and Kevin discuss the current state of television, Yeezy vs Walmart, and DMX.

Tentative Grasp on Podcasting

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Front and Center is a podcast about design, branding, and culture. A conversation between Alex Center and Kevin Batory about what's going on in t...