Episodes
What it really takes to build accessible forms
In the Season 2 finale of Discussing Stupid, Virgil and Cole are joined by Ali Gillberg, a senior developer at High Monkey, to talk about one of the most broken (and misunderstood) parts of UX: form accessibility . Using a real-world PowerApps project for the Minnesota Office of Accessibility, the ...
Why inconsistent layouts wreck your UX
In this episode of Discussing Stupid, Virgil and Cole tackle a quiet killer of user experience: layout inconsistency. From university websites that feel like ten different brands stitched together to internal systems that change button locations with every page, inconsistent layouts confuse users, ...
Headless vs traditional CMS: Which one fits your organization?
In this episode of Discussing Stupid, Virgil sits down with High Monkey’s Senior Developer, Chad Heinle, to break down one of the most debated choices in modern digital strategy: headless vs traditional CMS. While flashy features and buzzwords like “omnichannel” dominate vendor pitches, the real dec...
What separates good projects from great ones? Proper testing.
Discover how methodical quality assurance testing can prevent costly mistakes, improve accessibility, and protect your brand before launch.
Want good UX? Expect less from your audience.
Learn why most digital failures stem from user inattention—and how smart UX design can prevent costly usability mistakes.
Keys to balancing aesthetics and accessibility in web design
Struggling with color contrast and accessibility? In this episode, we explore how color choices impact usability—and how to design inclusive, readable digital experiences.
Finding the metadata "Goldilocks zone"
Metadata can make or break your search experience—but most organizations either tag everything or nothing at all. In this episode, we dive into the “Metadata Goldilocks Zone” and explore how to find the right balance. Learn why over-tagging creates clutter, under-tagging hides content, and how to ac...
The challenges of translating design into a responsive website build
Discussing Stupid has a new look! This episode marks the beginning of our refreshed brand—featuring a brand new website, sleek color scheme, updated album cover, and a restructured intro sequence. While our look has evolved, our mission remains the same: breaking down the biggest digital mistakes so...
10 episodes into podcasting, here are our thoughts
In Episode 10 of Discussing Stupid, host Virgil Carroll is joined by co-host Cole from High Monkey to reflect on reaching episode 10 and the ongoing journey of digital marketing beyond just launching a project. As they celebrate this milestone, they dive into why the launch is only the beginning of ...