The Top 5 World of UX Podcasts for 2024

I’ve never created a recap list of podcast episodes from The World of UX and I thought it come in handy. Here’s a short list of some of the top podcast episodes from 2024. Enjoy!

NOTE: With one exception, these episodes are solo. A separate list is being created to highlight episodes with special guests.

Episode 191: Traits of Today’s Sinister UX Culture, Part 15 (The UX Education Session)

The beginning of the year saw the continuation of the longest series ever produced on the show, exposing Sinister UX traits. This episode provided insights about the dysfunctional world of UX education.

Episode 195: The World of UX Freelancing w/Justin Ranton

In this special episode, I hold an extended conversation with my guest, Justin Ranton — Principal of Blkhōl Design Studio in Seattle, Washington. Justin provides insights about his transition into design freelancing, the keys to running a successful freelance business, how to find clients, and the connection between sales and UX work. Tune in for this extremely insightful session.

Episode 212: The Dysfunction, Inequitability & Incivility of Today’s UX Hiring Landscape

Many know that today’s UX hiring landscape is broken, but few can explain it. In this episode, I talk about several normalized aspects of today’s UX hiring practices that are all dysfunctional, inquitable, and incivil. Tune in for the breakdown.

Episode 221: What’s in a Job Title?

Have you ever been confused about the plethora of UX job titles? In this episode, I address and put this topic into perspective speaking to a newly popular meme showing 7 different (supposed) job titles for UX professionals. Tune in for the breakdown!

Episode 232: Long Live the Gatekeeper!!!

Ever heard someone talk about gatekeeping in UX? How familiar are you with gatekeeping? Can you define it? Properly? With all the bad press gatekeeping gets in UX circles, do you realize society wouldn’t be where it is without gatekeeping? Have you ever considered that gatekeeping is needful to help ensure the progress of UX as a discipline? In its proper form, gatekeeping is a good thing! In this episode, I provide critical insights about gatekeeping and its importance to the discipline.

These are the top five World of UX podcast episodes for 2024. A separate list focusing solely on special guests will be provided in the near future. Until then, enjoy!!!

NOTE: Do you have a topic you’d like to hear me and/or my guests cover? Feel free to reach out and share your thoughts and ideas.

About Darren

Darren Hood is a 30+ year UX practitioner with a broad professional footprint that spans several types of B2B and B2C operations. In addition to having served as a UX manager, individual contributor, and freelancer in the business world, Darren serves or has served as an adjunct professor for such institutions as Michigan State University, Brandeis University, Lawrence Tech University, and Champlain College. He is also one of the authors featured in “97 Things Every UX Practitioner Should Know.” He also regularly speaks at conferences and mentors people around the world.

You can hear more from Darren by checking out the KaizenUX Blog on Medium, the KaizenUX YouTube channel, or listening to The World of UX with Darren Hood wherever podcasts are available.

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