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  1. PICKLES FOR MY POOKIE: WITH JACKIE DEJESU CENTER

    14 februari 2024 · 1 uur

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    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 things brands are rolling out today! We talk about Sweethearts Situationship, U By Kotex Box of Chocolates, KY Desire Dark Room, The Best Chipotles to Spend Valentine's Day, Red Robin x Juicy, Popeyes Heart Shaped Biscuits, PF Changs Breakup Dumplings, Grillos Pickle Boquet, and more! Lees meer
  2. BUMP

    24 januari 2024 · 58 min

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    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 powder, the new Honda EV logo, Tropicana taking a stance against ai, Subway Footlongs, Beer mints, fabulous perfume, ranch chapstick, and more! Lees meer
  3. All Schnaidt Long: with Mike Schnaidt

    17 januari 2024 · 1 uur 14 min

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    Mike Schnaidt is the creative director of Fast Company, an accomplished marathon runner, and author of Creative Endurance: 56 Rules for Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Your Goals. The book is the ultimate guide to achieving your goals and thriving in your creative career without sacrificing your well-being; it is a must-read for any creative. Lees meer

    We had fun talking with Mike about the process and thinking behind the book and his endurance. Alex picks Mike’s brain about some things he could do to soothe his burnout, as he’s experiencing it for the first time in his career. We unpack the age-old question: How do I last longer? And for some reason, there is a lot of Mark Wahlberg talk mixed in there. This and more on Front and Center!

  4. On the Brink of the Bass Pro Shop Aquarium

    10 januari 2024 · 1 uur 8 min

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    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 new year, the Pop Tart Bowl, the Kinck, Kat Williams, the Golden Globes, Jermey Allen White Guy, the Iron Claw, Bass Pro Shop Guy, Dee’s Nuts vs Deez Nuts, Apple Vision Pro, Tige Woods and Nike part ways, Native x Girl Scouts, Cilantro Doritos, Coca-Cola’s new commercial, and more! Lees meer
  5. THE 2023 BACKIES

    22 december 2023 · 48 min

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    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 Favorite Stories! It’s Funny To Go Back Through Because We Do Have A Certain Admiration For All Of These Things. At The End Of The Day We Are Grateful For These Things To Come To Life! Awards Given Are As Follows: Story Of The Year, Rebrand Of The Year, Biggest Bully, Scammers Of The Year, Loser Of The Year, Worst Broken Record, Worst Innovation That We’d Like To Try, The Fuck You Award, Story Of The Year (Number 2), Bozo Of The Year, Brand Of The Year, and More! Lees meer
  6. THE 2023 FRONTIES

    20 december 2023 · 56 min

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    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 Design And Branding For 2023. Awards Given Include But Are Not Limited To: Beverage Of The Year, Best Trend Humanitarian Of The Year, Good Job You Tried Award, Refreshing Refresh, Dunk Of The Year, Please Don’t Take Our Jobs, Thing People Got Heated About For Two Weeks And Then Forgot About, Moment Of The Year, Shoe Of The Year, Innovation That Excites Of The Year, Community Of The Year, Designer Of The Year, Mascot Of The Year, Brand (Celebrity) Of The Year, Brand Of The Year, And More! Lees meer
  7. Killer Lemonade

    13 december 2023 · 46 min

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    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 branding! The two discuss Panera’s Charged Lemonade, a massive month for McDonald's, Subway’s footlong cookie, White Claw’s non-alcoholic seltzer, the Pantone Color of the Year, and more! Stay tuned for the Fronties and the Backies, a two-show end-of-the-year recap and award show! Lees meer
  8. Logos that Last: with Allan Peters

    6 december 2023 · 1 uur 19 min

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    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 such as Nike, Amazon, and Patagonia. His work has been recognized internationally by numerous award shows and magazines including Clio, Communication Arts, and How Magazine. Allan’s book, Logos that Last just hit the shelves, and it’s an incredible read, highly recommended. Get it now! Lees meer
  9. GOBBLE GOBBLE

    22 november 2023 · 54 min

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    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 fodder. They talk about New Blue Sun, The Curse, Snoop Dogg giving up smoke, Stanley surviving a car fire with ice inside, LaMelo Ball's tattoo, Ocean Spray's cranberry sauce tees, Digorno's Thanksgiving Pizza, Baskin-Robins' Thanksgiving-themed desserts, and more! Lees meer
  10. Cey City: With Cey Adams

    8 november 2023 · 1 uur 19 min

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    This week we are thrilled to have Cey Adams on the program. Lees meer

    Cey Adams is a New York City native and visionary artist, who emerged from the downtown graffiti movement in the 80’s alongside fellow artists and friends Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring.

    Adams began his art career while still in his teens, tagging “Cey City” on subway cars and painting graffiti murals to showcase his artwork. He appeared in the historic PBS documentary Style Wars about subway graffiti in New York.

    In 1983, Cey Adams met The Beastie Boys. They developed a fast friendship with the band and designed their first logo, t-shirts and singles. The Beastie Boys and Adams would go on to be longtime collaborators including designing the album: “Hello Nasty”.

    Around the same time he met manager/music producer Russell Simmons where Adams designed logos and merch for his artists. A few years later Simmons along with music producer Rick Rubin founded Def Jam Recordings where Adams served as the founding Creative Director.

    In the late 80s Adams and his partner Steve Carr co-founded the Drawing Board, Def Jam’s in-house visual design firm overseeing the visual style of Def Jam’s artists. The firm was responsible for some of the most iconic album covers, logos and advertising campaigns for Run-DMC, Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Slick Rick, Public Enemy, The Notorious B.I.G., DMX, Jay-Z, Usher, Mary J. Blige, and many more.

    Adams has also collaborated with global brands including Levi’s, Mattel, The Recording Academy, Apple, Bacardi, IDEO, Foot Locker, Converse, YouTube, Google, and many more.

    These days he has returned back to his fine art roots. He exhibits, lectures, and teaches art workshops at leading institutions including: The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, MoMA , Brooklyn Museum, Museum of the City of New York, School of Visual Arts, and museums around the world.

    He currently has a solo exhibition, Combinations, opened on October 21st in Austin at the W…

  11. POUR ONE OUT FOR THE CREATIVE DIRECTORS

    31 oktober 2023 · 57 min

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  12. Piss Jug Man

    25 oktober 2023 · 44 min

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    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 logo, and more!

  13. The McRib is Back!

    11 oktober 2023 · 39 min

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    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. Unlike the McRib, Front and Center will never go on a farewell tour. The fellas also talk about the Beckham doc, an update on the Taylor and Travis saga, Julius Randle x Skechers, Adonis’ album cover, Crocs x2, Coca-Cola Spiced, and more! Lees meer
  14. SEEMINGLY MARKETING

    4 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 2 min

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    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 collab featuring that mid simp Ryan Reynolds. Kevin also shares an update on his Eat Pray Love type trip, as he is putting up wild numbers for tacos eaten in California. Find out more on the critically acclaimed podcast: Front and Center! Lees meer
  15. No Fear: With Michelle Poler

    27 september 2023 · 58 min

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    This week, Alex and Kevin talk to the bold and unafraid Michelle Poler! Michelle is a creative and passionate social entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, fear-facer, and branding strategist. She is the Founder of Hello Fears, a social movement that has reached over 70 million people worldwide and empowered thousands to step outside their comfort zones and tap into their full potential. Michelle is the author of “Hello Fears: Crush Your Comfort Zone and Become Who You’re Meant To Be, " and also created the project 100 Days Without Fear. Her work has been featured on The TODAY Show, Forbes, CBS, CNN, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, and many more. We are beyond excited to share this inspiring episode with you! Enjoy! Lees meer
  16. THE TASTE OF TOMORROW, TODAY

    20 september 2023 · 1 uur 1 min

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    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 stories, including; Mika the humanoid-robot CEO, Alien bodies revealed in Mexico, Subway’s new uniforms, Reneé Rapp x Sweetgreen, Coca-Cola Y3000, the new Johnson and Johnson word mark, and more! Lees meer
  17. Design Matters with Debbie Millman

    13 september 2023 · 1 uur 5 min

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    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. You could say she invented Design Podcasting because she actually did. Debbie has written seven books, is the Co-Founder of the Masters in Branding Program at The School of Visual Arts, is Co-Owner and Editorial Director of PRINT magazine, was the President of Sterling Brands, and has won every award along the way! Debbie is a legend. Lees meer
  18. SO MUCH SHIT IT’S A BIOHAZARD

    6 september 2023 · 54 min

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    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 about Subway in the Sky, the Doner Haus lawsuit, the Whopper lawsuit, and more!

  19. FOR ALL THE DOGS

    30 augustus 2023 · 50 min

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    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, and many other things that may or may not be dog-related. This and more on Front and Center! Lees meer

    Kevin’s Highlights
    https://www.hudl.com/video/3/429621/5721aa1b9a90ec554055df08

  20. Sippin Cream

    23 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 1 min

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    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 boys talk about Kevin’s epic night at Dave & Busters, Alex going to the Snackies, the shows they are watching, King Harris’ new teeth, Fyre Fest 2, Brunch in a Jar, The Subway Name Change promotion, and more! Lees meer
  21. NO TALKIE TIL MY SPIKED ICED COFFEE

    16 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 6 min

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    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 consuming, Musk vs Zuck (hopefully for the last time), Dunkin' Spiked Iced Coffee, Zoom bringing their workers back to the office, McDonald's x Palace, the Sriracha shortage, and more! Lees meer
  22. SEA MONSTERS: With John Lee and Jiae Kim

    2 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 21 min

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    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 nascent ocean-friendly CPG category. They talk about their past experiences that lead them to start their own venture and all of the acronyms and challenges that come with starting a CPG brand. After the Sea Monsters talk, the crew goes on to talk about changing your name for free Subway for life, Mustard Skittles, the culmination of the Taco John vs Taco Bell Taco Tuesday beef, and more! Lees meer
  23. X Gon' Give It To Ya

    26 juli 2023 · 49 min

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    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. Lees meer

    LOLs
    https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1682965462886535168

  24. USEFUL: with Ritesh Gupta

    19 juli 2023 · 1 uur 34 min

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    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 design school for people of color. They are on a mission to help POC level up their confidence, craft, portfolios, gigs, wealth, and more. Ritesh schools Alex and Kevin on the school and talks about the useful skills the students gain through the curriculum. After the inspiring conversation, the Front and Center cohort (the three of them) speak on several fast food-related topics that make them question how hungry Kevin was when he cooked up the list of topics, which include: the “Real Cheeseburger”, The Barbie Meal, Chipotle’s Autocado, Logan Paul’s response to the FDA probe, and more! Lees meer

    Follow and support Useful School and Ritesh!

    https://www.usefulschool.com/

    Instagram: @usefulschooldotcom

    Twitter: @usefulschool

    LinkedIn: Useful School

    Linkedin: Ritesh Gupta

  25. CERTIFIED THREADHEAD

    12 juli 2023 · 58 min

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    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 vacation. They discuss the Sphere, Victor Wembayama, Joey Chestnut, the Barbie Rollout, Jonah Hill, Fall Out Boy, Michael Rubin’s party, NBA in-season tournament, Elly De La Cruz, Threads, Colachup, Girl Dinner, Prime, and more! Lees meer
  26. EPISODE 100

    28 juni 2023 · 49 min

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    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 gratefully reminisce about their favorite moments in pod history before briefly talking about episode 4 of The Idol, The Grimace Shake, Zuck v Musk, MSCHF’s Big Yellow Crocs MSCHF’s Pyramid Chat, and more! Lees meer
  27. Legendary Moves Only

    22 juni 2023 · 1 uur 1 min

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    Alex and Kevin sink their teeth into this week's deepest stories! They talk about the shows they’re watching (specifically The Idol), The Submarine, The Dad who faked his death, Spotify parts ways with Megan Markel Prince Harry, The Cleveland Browns Dog Pound Logo, MSCHF Microscopic Handbag, Airheads Shake Factory, and more! Lees meer
  28. FUN IN FUN OUT: with Sam Houle

    14 juni 2023 · 1 uur 14 min

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    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 leader, Sam is very outspoken about diversity, equity, and inclusion and continues to advocate for authentic, lasting implementation of these ideas in their workplace. The crew in the stu talks about the We Work refresh, Grimace being back, the Slurpee redesign, Sam’s famous dog, and more! Lees meer

    Follow Sam
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/samhoule/
    @samhouledesign

    Follow Elio (the dog)
    @sireliocino

    Follow Siegel+Gale
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/siegel-gale/
    @siegelgale

  29. The Apple of my Eyes

    7 juni 2023 · 44 min

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    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 You a Frosty, and more!

  30. Enter the Rubyverse with: Noah Wunsch

    30 mei 2023 · 1 uur 23 min

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    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, his careful curation of Dispatches from The Rubyverse, going on Alex Delaney’s Sound Radio, his favorite acronyms, he lists all 1000 functional benefits of hibiscus water, the IRL, Noah’s favorite NYC spots, stocking shelves at Whole Foods, the challenges of being in beverage, and more! Then the trio of astute fellows goes on to talk about Bot Bar Coffee and automation, the Zaza-R-Us lawsuit, Liquid Death Recycled Plastic Surgery Center, Taco Bell ft. Lebron James vs. Taco John’s and the Battle of Taco Tuesday, and Dickie Berg. Lees meer
  31. WHAT IS A WIENER?

    24 mei 2023 · 1 uur 8 min

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    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 day, MAX DAY, to discuss their trips, meals, summer footwear, Taylor Swift rainwater, Bot Bar is open, Warner Bros. New Logo, Dunkin' getting skinnier, the Wienermobile is no more, the $29 hot dog, The Heinz Remix, Taco Tuesdays, and more! Lees meer

    Shrimps is Bugs
    https://knowyourmeme.com/news/redditor-wants-to-cover-up-his-dumb-shrimps-is-bugs-tattoo-commenters-insist-he-keeps-it

    Taylor Swift Rainwater
    https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/taylor-swift-fans-are-selling-rainwater-from-eras-tour/452731

    Bot Bar
    https://ny.eater.com/2023/5/22/23729940/botbar-robot-coffee-shop-open-greenpoint

    Warner Bros
    https://www.creativebloq.com/news/warner-bros-logo-update

    Dunkin
    https://twitter.com/THEALEXCENTER/status/1660047638203617282

    RIP the Wienermobile
    https://news.kraftheinzcompany.com/press-releases-details/2023/The-Oscar-Mayer-Wienermobile-Gets-a-Beefy-New-Name-for-the-First-Time-in-Nearly-100-Years/default.aspx

    Heinz Remix
    https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/17/kraft-heinz-remix-customizable-sauce-dispenser.html
    WATCH THIS https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTREHpWPc/?t=2

    $29 Hot Dog
    https://ny.eater.com/2023/5/18/23725514/mischa-alex-stupak-midtown-first-look

    Taco Bell
    https://www.tacobell.com/freeing-taco-tuesday?&&gclid=CjwKCAjw67ajBhAVEiwA2g_jEFbUBrMMcpqw8xiAjGyuzMSfTb4YPT_yHjVARQN2uCd5uNqs_dn3xRoCeTcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

  32. Pro Allen Iverson Podcast

    17 mei 2023 · 53 min

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    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 alert), Kevin’s trip, Coco5, Absolut x Ocean Spray, Mr. Beast Neighborhood, Western Union Rebrand, Botbar Cafe, Wendy’s Fresh AI, Sweaty Guy Stolen Valor, The Jacuum, the Sweetgreen Robots, and more! Lees meer
  33. 15 Wheelbarrow Loads Of Pasta

    10 mei 2023 · 1 uur 1 min

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    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 stories, which happens the be the most Jersey story ever. They also talk about the Writers Strike, Zuck and Bezos, Jared Leto bringing back the cat outfit, The Browns Logo competition, L.L Bean taking the month off for Mental Health Awareness, Fall Out Boy’s CRYNYL, the Sundance Rebrand, Minute Maid, https://fckoatly.com/tik-toxic and more! Lees meer
  34. TURDSOME TYPE

    3 mei 2023 · 55 min

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    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 typeface he’s been working on for 4 years, Gushers, Fruit By The Foot, and Fruit Roll-Ups get a glow up, MSCHF Hot Chat, Liquid Death x Travis Barker Enema of the State, and more! Lees meer
  35. SALAD WARS

    26 april 2023 · 47 min

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    Alex and Kevin gather around the table to discuss the wonderful world of branding, design, and culture. They talk about the Knicks, Pete Davidson, Dylan Brooks, Starry Part 2, Coinbase, Elon Musk, Milk, The Drivate Jeat, Sweetgreen Loyalty Program, Hoagies, Heinz, and more! Lees meer

    Pete Davidson
    https://twitter.com/DailyLoud/status/1650351424012681219

    Starry
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvBqaQMjGeY

    Blue Checks
    https://hypebeast.com/2023/4/weekly-tech-news-spacex-starship-exploded-elon-musk-lebron-james-blue-check

    Wood Milk
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4klWmwC2ds

    DRIVITE JEAT
    https://hypebeast.com/2023/4/maarten-baas-jet-g-star-raw-denim-more-or-less-milan-design-week

    Sweetgreen Loyalty Program
    https://www.fastcompany.com/90880026/sweetgreen-sweetpass-loyalty-program-subscription

    HOAGIES
    https://twitter.com/JomboyMedia/status/1650543038207328256

    Heinz
    https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/4/21/heinz-heats-up-the-condiment-world-with-new-range-of-spicy-ketchups

  36. McPodcast

    20 april 2023 · 47 min

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    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 about his professional website domain taking people to some unexpected places. They also speak on the instagram page pretending to be Alex’s mom, Frank Ocean and Coachella, HBO Max dropping HBO, Ben’s Best, THC NYC, and more Lees meer
  37. Creator Packaged Goods: with Andrea Hernández

    12 april 2023 · 1 uur 25 min

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    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 off, the current state of beverage, what the kids (gen alpha) are doing, (us not her) getting tricked by the Jaquemus purse cars, Fyre Fest II, the Fanta Rebrand, Wooly Mammoth Meatballs, the Barbie movie memes, PRIME hydration, and more! Lees meer

    SNACK DADDY BITES
    https://twitter.com/SNAXInsider

    JACQUEMUS TRICKED US!
    https://hypebeast.com/2023/4/jacquemus-bambino-bag-cars-paris-watch-info

    THE POPE OF SWAG
    https://www.theverge.com/2023/3/27/23657927/ai-pope-image-fake-midjourney-computer-generated-aesthetic

    FANTA REBRAND
    https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/4/4/coca-cola-unveils-new-global-brand-identity-for-fanta

    BARBIE
    https://hypebeast.com/2023/4/new-barbie-character-posters-margot-robbie-ryan-gosling-dua-lipa-michael-cera-full-cast-images

    https://www.barbieselfie.ai/

    BILLY IS BACK! FYRE FEST PART II
    https://twitter.com/pyrtbilly/status/1645215767552729088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1645215767552729088%7Ctwgr%5Ea5979038c4dbf0aec998deca9494300747ef1631%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Floudwire.com%2Ffyre-fest-2-billy-mcfarland-finally-happening-tweet%2F

    WOOLY MAMMOTH MEATBALL https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/28/meatball-mammoth-created-cultivated-meat-firm

  38. Podding Not Podding: with Justin Gignac

    5 april 2023 · 1 uur 49 min

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    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 the historical pairing of dudes talk about the Pepsi Rebrand, the new New York City Tourism + Conventions identity, the Ice T tweet, Heinz x Absolut, Twisted Tea Vasectiomundies, Chanel West Coast, and more! Lees meer

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    PEPSI REFRESH
    https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_identity_and_packaging_for_pepsi_done_in_house.php

    PEPSI GRAVITY
    https://www.goldennumber.net/wp-content/uploads/pepsi-arnell-021109.pdf

    NYC GET’S A REBRAND
    https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_name_logo_and_identity_for_new_york_city_tourism_conventions_by_2x4.php

    ICE T TWEET
    https://twitter.com/finallevel/status/1640823012189454337?s=46&t=4R7uh9UTNnkNidkPr348sg

    HEINZ X ABSOLUT
    https://www.adweek.com/creativity/heinz-and-absolut-go-back-the-80s-for-pasta-alla-vodka-sauce-launc

    TWISTED TEA VASECTIOMUNDIES
    https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/3/17/twisted-tea-vasectomundies-provides-clutch-assist-to-recently-snipped-fans

  39. WE LOVE WE LOVE NYC!

    24 maart 2023 · 27 min

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    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’t, people really hate it. Like really really hate it.The entire world is talking about it, so Kevin rushed home from Vegas to record an emergency podcast with Alex. Listen to them defend the logo, the campaign and provide a much needed backlash to the backlash. Lees meer

    Official press release
    https://www.welovenyc.nyc/in-the-news/governor-and-mayor-join-business-labor-and-community

    Press kit
    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dTZkMFN6olGRSjo-Ij9QlHMIoMV8479p

    Official website
    https://www.welovenyc.nyc/

  40. FULL FRONTAL FANTASY HOTLINE: THE SEQUEL

    22 maart 2023 · 53 min

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    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 (for those of you counting at home) Peter treats us with some sweet heaters, as topics take the back seat this week and we answer some questions from some even neater tweeters (you, the listeners.) Lees meer
  41. Kool-Aid Man Challenge

    15 maart 2023 · 58 min

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    #CREAMERNATION STAND UP! The Cream Team aka Creamy Cream Boys aka Cream Machine talk about their love for cream, Long Island kids running through fences, a hero suing Buffalo Wild Wings for their boneless wings causing him “financial injury,” Red Wing Mario Boots, Van Leeuwen Hidden Valley Ranch Ice Cream, Indo Coffee, the Chicken Big Mac, and more! Lees meer
  42. DOUBLE DOWN ON THE JOUCH

    8 maart 2023 · 57 min

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    Alex dilly dallies on wikipedia as Kevin attempts to start the show. They finally get going after gaining some valuable and thought provoking information. The gentlemen return to form as Kevin is back on the booze after a sick weekend of skiing, and Alex talks about the shows he is watching. All is right in the world. After a delicious unbiased taste test of Liquid Death’s new line of teas, the two blokes talk about Ronnie Fieg and Mr. Beast posting cringe on Twitter, Sunny D Vodka Seltzer, the Zevia rebrand, Heaven by Marc Jacobs, AND THE DOUBLE DOWN IS BACK! Lees meer

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    Sunny D Vodka Seltzer
    https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/3/7/high-school-ragers-are-back-baby-sunny-d-unveils-vodka-seltzer

    Zevia
    https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/3/6/turner-duckworth-refreshes-better-for-you-beverage-brand-zevia

    Heaven by Marc Jacobs
    https://www.nylon.com/fashion/heaven-marc-jacobs-michael-imperioli-tara-reid-deftones
    IG:https://www.instagram.com/p/CpLJR7AOwPI/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=185b7029-efd9-4b39-9ad1-466709bb25b1

    Double Down
    https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/01/business/kfc-double-down-return/index.html

  43. Digital Pioneers

    1 maart 2023 · 52 min

    Afspelen
    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, Tingly Ted’s, “The Sex Recession,” Next Milk, and more! Lees meer

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    JEFF KOONS STATUE
    https://www.npr.org/2023/02/23/1159018205/jeff-koons-balloon-dog-art-gallery-exhibit-miami-shattered

    NOKIA REVEALS NEW LOGO
    https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/27/23616582/nokia-new-logo-telecoms-mobile-phones

    TINGLY TED’S - ED SHEERAN X HEINZ
    https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/2/22/ed-sheeran-and-kraft-heinz-announce-new-line-of-hot-sauce-called-tingly-teds

    SEX RECESSION
    https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/13/opinion/have-more-sex-please.html

    SEX BRAND
    https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/2/23/uncommon-designed-sex-brand-wants-us-to-do-more-fcking-and-save-sex

    DICK CHIPS
    https://chazzchips.com/en/ready-to-gift-a-box-with-pussy-flavour-chips

    NEXT MILK
    https://www.delish.com/food-news/a43027409/got-milk-ads-recreated/

  44. Big Head Problems

    22 februari 2023 · 46 min

    Afspelen
    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 performance. They talk about the NBA All Star Weekend, Ruffles Hot Dog flavored chips, 7UP rebrand, Kraft Macaroni Hug, Barney redesign, Pharrell and Louis Vuitton, Jenni’s x Ted Lasso, and more! Lees meer

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    Mac McClung Dunks
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqP9rx-l9AM

    Hot Dog Flavored Chips
    https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/2/21/proving-once-again-hes-not-a-role-model-charles-barkley-inspires-ruffles-hot-dog-flavored-chips

    7up Rebrand
    https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/2/16/pepsico-unveils-new-visual-identity-for-7up

    Kraft Helps Super Bowl Losers
    https://designtaxi.com/news/422240/Kraft-Gives-Philly-Fans-A-Noodle-Hug-To-Comfort-Them-From-Super-Bowl-Loss/

    New Barney
    https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/a_sight_for_saur_eyes.php

    Louis Vuitton Hires Pharrell To Be The Men's Creative Director
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CopvowFN3vQ/?hl=en

    Jeni’s X Ted Lasso
    https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/2/17/jenis-announces-collabs-with-ted-lasso-for-biscuits-with-the-boss

  45. CANDY COATED CLAM BITES

    15 februari 2023 · 54 min

    Afspelen
    Alex and Kevin welcome Jackie DeJesu Center, my wife(borat voice), on the pod to discuss Rihanna’s Halftime performance, some Super Bowl commercials, and the Valentine's Day brand moments that mostly fell flat. Lees meer

    Rihanna’s Performance
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjBo--1n8lI

    Ma&Yas
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV2ARgWiGok

    Spokes Candies are back
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv0vPHWIX8U

    Jesus
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5x1RyJOwP8&t=1s

    TUBI
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73p4lL1iq7w&t=4s

    Sketchers
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdN0GWOtsHQ

    Mcdonalds X Cardi B X Offset
    https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2023/02/12/valentines-day-mcdonalds-new-cardi-b-and-offset-meal-just-two/11230449002/

    Drizzly Hotline
    https://www.drizmeehotline.com/

    Cracker Barrel
    https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cracker-barrel-old-country-store-celebrates-care-this-valentines-day-and-sweetens-the-deal-for-couples-who-pop-the-question-at-its-restaurants-nationwide-301735560.html

    Topo Chico - Send A Scorpion To Your Ex
    https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/2/10/thinking-about-your-ex-this-valentines-day-send-them-a-scorpion-courtesy-of-topo-chico

    Milf And Cookies - Jimmy Johns
    https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230130005181/en

  46. Now That’s What I Call Package Design

    8 februari 2023 · 50 min

    Afspelen
    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 Manor, The Grammy Awards, the Burberry Rebrand, Big Red MSCHF Boots, WD40 Cologne, Penis Shaped Lipstick, Oscar Mayer hiring Hotdoggers, Coca-Cola Move, Hellman's Pre-Super Bowl Commercial, and more! Lees meer

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    BURBERRY
    https://hypebeast.com/2023/2/buberry-rebrand-daniel-lee

    BIG BOOTS BY MSCHF
    https://hypebeast.com/2023/2/mschf-big-red-boot-release-info

    MSCHF WD40 COLOGNE
    https://hypebeast.com/2023/2/mschf-wd-40-cologne-release-info

    PENIS SHAPED LIPSTICK
    https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/isamaya-ffrench-penis-lipstick/

    OSCAR MAYER IS LOOKING FOR WIENERMOBILE DRIVER
    https://chicago.suntimes.com/business/2023/1/17/23560140/oscar-mayer-is-searching-for-its-next-12-pack-of-wienermobile-driver

    COKE TEASES NEW CREATIONS FLAVOR. THE INTERNET ALREADY KNEW.
    https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/2/2/coca-cola-teases-new-creations-flavor-the-internet-already-knows-all-about-it

    HELLMAN'S PRE SUPERBOWL COMMERCIAL
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_xfLBvk-AA&t=30s

  47. BIG FLEX POD

    1 februari 2023 · 56 min

    Afspelen
    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 Building repping another cities colors, Maya Rudolf’s debut as the M&M’s spokesperson, A&W makes a statement about their pantsless mascot, Tiffany and CO and Nikes release an expensive toothbrush and some Air Force Ones, Lil Yatchy uses AI to create the album art for his new album “Let’s Start Here,” PIZZA HUT SETS GUINNESS RECORD FOR WORLD'S LARGEST PIZZA, Mr. Beast cures 1000 people’s blindness and puts it on Youtube, Natural Light goes retro in a new can design, Martha Stewart teams up with Oreo to launch Most Stuffed and go into the metaverse, and more! Lees meer

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    Empire State Building Goes Green
    https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-empire-state-building-turned-green-for-the-eagles-then-the-backlash-ensued-11675105238

    M&M
    MA&YA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpkqS4vyKjs&t=11s
    FACE PRINT:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfzfLm_tx6A

    A&W makes a statement
    https://twitter.com/awrestaurants/status/1617975902004019231?s=46&t=2773Sii7SmjXF1LDxtbb3Q

    Tiffany & Co x Nike
    https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/nike-and-tiffany-trainer-collaboration-2023

    Lil Yatchy Let’s Start Here
    https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/lil-yachty-lets-start-here-album-cover-ai-1234728233/

    World’s Biggest Pizza
    https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/world-biggest-pizza-guinness-record/index.html

    Mr. Beast
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ2ifmkGGus

    Natural Light New Packaging
    https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/1/23/natural-light-goes-retro-with-1979-throwback-packaging

    Most Oreo
    https://www.oreo.com/most-oreo-oreo

  48. Three-Pete

    25 januari 2023 · 1 uur 1 min

    Afspelen
    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&M’s pause on spokescandies, The Bolt Brand System by Koto, Kim Kardashian speaks at Harvard Business School, Skims Taps ‘White Lotus’ Stars Simona Tabasco and Beatrice Grannò for Valentine’s Day Campaign, the Fat Tire rebrand by Land, Philadelphia's Schmere Socks, and more! Lees meer

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    M&M’s Press Release
    https://twitter.com/mmschocolate/status/1617518785686274052

    M&M Outrage
    https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/23/mms-pulls-spokescandies-in-the-wake-of-right-wing-outrage.html

    Bolt
    https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_and_identity_for_bolt_by_koto.php

    Kim Kardashian at Harvard Business School
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CnsJx9QSjf5/?hl=en

    Skims
    https://variety.com/shop/kim-kardashian-skims-white-lotus-stars-campaign-simona-tabasco-beatrice-granno-1235499864/

    Fat Tire
    https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/1/19/philadelphia-cream-cheese-announces-schmear-socks-inspired-by-nikes-montreal-bagel-dunks

    Schmere Socks
    https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/1/19/philadelphia-cream-cheese-announces-schmear-socks-inspired-by-nikes-montreal-bagel-dunks

  49. Sleepy Cereal

    18 januari 2023 · 50 min

    Afspelen
    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 this weekend in football (only for 5 minutes), Love Island, Dennis Collin NIL deal with Popeyes, Paris Olympics, Sleepy Cereal, Plastic Free, The Big New Yorker, and more! Lees meer

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    One of the greatest plays of all time..
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDnn0xylHKA

    Another GOATED NIL deal
    https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/35426847/terio-popeyes-kid-dieunerst-collin-cfb-nil
    Og vid: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/N3XQFKIYO9Y

    Paris
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apuN7YhUWjg

    Sleepy Cereal
    https://www.postconsumerbrands.com/sweet-dreams/

    Plastic Free
    https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/1/17/our-incredible-future-the-creative-renaissance

    The Big New Yorker
    https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/pizza-hut-big-new-yorker-pizza-returning

  50. WOKE CANDY

    11 januari 2023 · 55 min

    Afspelen
    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 chili and cinnamon rolls, leaving groovy fonts in 2022, Equinox’s January campaign, Prime Energy Drink, YSL take out bag, M&Ms new campaign, and more Lees meer

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    CHILI AND CINNAMON ROLLS
    https://twitter.com/CaucasianJames/status/1610337544054390784

    ALEX’S TWEET
    https://twitter.com/THEALEXCENTER/status/1610345642680848392

    EQUINOX WE DON’T SPEAK JANUARY
    https://hypebeast.com/2023/1/equinox-we-dont-speak-january-banning-new-years-resolution-members-info

    LOGAN PAUL X KSI PRIME LAUNCHES
    https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/1/5/logan-paul-and-ksi-launch-prime-energy

    YSL TAKEOUT BAG
    https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/1/5/you-probably-dont-want-to-put-your-leftovers-in-this-saint-laurent-takeout-box-bag

    M&M SUPPORTS WOMEN
    https://thedieline.com/blog/2023/1/10/mms-announces-limited-edition-packaging-flipping-the-status-quo-that-celebrates-women