Episodes
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 ...
The chaos of modern workplace collaboration
In Episode 9 of Discussing Stupid, host Virgil Carroll is joined by co-host Cole from High Monkey to break down a frustrating reality of modern work: the overwhelming number of collaboration tools that don’t actually improve teamwork. With so many platforms—Slack, Teams, ClickUp, Figma, email, and m...
Bad mobile button design is driving us crazy
In Episode 8 of Discussing Stupid, host Virgil Carroll is joined by co-hosts Chad and Cole from High Monkey to tackle a common yet overlooked frustration: poor mobile button design. The trio dissects why mobile usability remains such a challenge and explores how bad design impacts user experience on...
AI alone won't fix your crappy content
In Episode 7 of Discussing Stupid, host Virgil Carroll and co-host Cole Schlotthauer from High Monkey tackle the buzz surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for technology, marketing, and content management. This episode explores the reality behind AI’s hype, focusing on the i...
Are websites evolving or devolving?
In Episode 6 of Discussing Stupid, host Virgil Carroll and co-host Cole Schlotthauer from High Monkey reflect on the evolution of web design and discuss how websites have grown increasingly complex over the years. This episode delves into the challenges of balancing form and function in web design, ...
Font mistakes that are costing you big time
In Episode 5 of Discussing Stupid, host Virgil Carroll and co-hosts Chad Heinle and Cole Schlotthauer from High Monkey explore the often-overlooked mistakes organizations make with typography and the significant impact it can have on user experience and performance. From excessive font usage to unre...