Discussing Stupid

Discussing Stupid

A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

Discussing Stupid returns to the airwaves to transform digital facepalms into teachable moments—all in the time it takes to enjoy your coffee break! Sponsored by High Monkey, this podcast dives into ‘stupid’ practices across websites and Microsoft collaboration tools, among other digital realms. Our "byte-sized" bi-weekly episodes are packed with expert insights and a healthy dose of humor. Discussions focus on five key areas: Business Process & Collaboration, UX/IA, Inclusive Design, Content & Search, and Performance & SEO. Join us and let’s start making the digital world a bit less stupid, one episode at a time.

Visit our website at https://www.discussingstupid.com

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Keys to balancing aesthetics and accessibility in web design
April 15, 2025x
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00:16:13

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"
April 01, 2025x
12
00:18:05

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
March 18, 2025x
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00:19:05

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
March 04, 2025x
10
00:19:32

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
February 18, 2025x
9
00:16:39

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...