{"id":1499,"date":"2024-12-24T00:53:11","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T00:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging1.worldoux.com\/?p=1499"},"modified":"2025-12-26T02:39:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T02:39:52","slug":"top52024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging1.worldoux.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/24\/top52024\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 World of UX Podcasts for 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1499\" class=\"elementor elementor-1499\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7dea674e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7dea674e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3a2c0e60\" data-id=\"3a2c0e60\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35215754 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35215754\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ft tf nq qw tg\"><div class=\"ac cr\"><div class=\"hf bi hg hh hi hj\"><figure class=\"yr ys yt yu yv yw yo yp paragraph-image\"><div class=\"yx yy dt yz bi za\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"yo yp yq\"><picture><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"bi xb zb c aligncenter\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/miro.medium.com\/v2\/resize:fit:700\/1*oxC6s6jkmA2LfCyPE8fafw.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"547\" \/><\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/figure><p id=\"51dc\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xq xr ti xs b xt xu xv xw xx xy xz ya yb yc yd ye yf yg yh yi yj yk yl ym yn ft bl\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">I\u2019ve never created a recap list of podcast episodes from The World of UX and I thought it come in handy. Here\u2019s a short list of some of the top podcast episodes from 2024. Enjoy!<\/p><p id=\"ae20\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xq xr ti xs b xt xu xv xw xx xy xz ya yb yc yd ye yf yg yh yi yj yk yl ym yn ft bl\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\"><strong class=\"xs kq\">NOTE:\u00a0<\/strong>With one exception, these episodes are solo. A separate list is being created to highlight episodes with special guests.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ac cr nc zc zd ze\" role=\"separator\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"ft tf nq qw tg\"><div class=\"ac cr\"><div class=\"hf bi hg hh hi hj\"><h2 id=\"318c\" class=\"zj zk ti bg qc kr zl ks kv kw zm kx la lb zn lc lf lg zo lh lk ll zp lm lp zq bl\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Episode 191: Traits of Today\u2019s Sinister UX Culture, Part 15 (The UX Education Session)<\/h2><p id=\"8929\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xq xr ti xs b xt zr xv xw xx zs xz ya yb zt yd ye yf zu yh yi yj zv yl ym yn ft bl\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">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.<\/p><figure class=\"yr ys yt yu yv yw\"><div class=\"ci ek m dt\"><div class=\"zw zx m\"><iframe class=\"eg o jx ds bi\" title=\"Episode 191: Traits of Today's Sinister UX Culture, Part 15 (The UX Education Session)\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.embedly.com\/widgets\/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fembed%2Fepisode%2F6VWfw8NgmNtfsN05IUI5xO%3Futm_source%3Doembed&amp;display_name=Spotify&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fepisode%2F6VWfw8NgmNtfsN05IUI5xO&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fimage-cdn-fa.spotifycdn.com%2Fimage%2Fab67656300005f1f3bd7379b6ff58c004fd0392c&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=spotify\" width=\"456\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ac cr nc zc zd ze\" role=\"separator\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"ft tf nq qw tg\"><div class=\"ac cr\"><div class=\"hf bi hg hh hi hj\"><h2 id=\"b34e\" class=\"zj zk ti bg qc kr zl ks kv kw zm kx la lb zn lc lf lg zo lh lk ll zp lm lp zq bl\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Episode 195: The World of UX Freelancing w\/Justin Ranton<\/h2><p id=\"8d2c\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xq xr ti xs b xt zr xv xw xx zs xz ya yb zt yd ye yf zu yh yi yj zv yl ym yn ft bl\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">In this special episode, I hold an extended conversation with my guest, Justin Ranton \u2014 Principal of Blkh\u014dl 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.<\/p><figure class=\"yr ys yt yu yv yw\"><div class=\"ci ek m dt\"><div class=\"zw zx m\"><iframe class=\"eg o jx ds bi\" title=\"Episode 195: The Road to Freelancing w\/Justin Ranton\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.embedly.com\/widgets\/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fembed%2Fepisode%2F7I9sgm4ufjNMY2uNdkZ1uo%3Futm_source%3Doembed&amp;display_name=Spotify&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fepisode%2F7I9sgm4ufjNMY2uNdkZ1uo&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fimage-cdn-ak.spotifycdn.com%2Fimage%2Fab67656300005f1fd676dcf65a47f0243d26f470&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=spotify\" width=\"456\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ac cr nc zc zd ze\" role=\"separator\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"ft tf nq qw tg\"><div class=\"ac cr\"><div class=\"hf bi hg hh hi hj\"><h2 id=\"d105\" class=\"zj zk ti bg qc kr zl ks kv kw zm kx la lb zn lc lf lg zo lh lk ll zp lm lp zq bl\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Episode 212: The Dysfunction, Inequitability &amp; Incivility of Today\u2019s UX Hiring Landscape<\/h2><p id=\"81b2\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xq xr ti xs b xt zr xv xw xx zs xz ya yb zt yd ye yf zu yh yi yj zv yl ym yn ft bl\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Many know that today\u2019s UX hiring landscape is broken, but few can explain it. In this episode, I talk about several normalized aspects of today\u2019s UX hiring practices that are all dysfunctional, inquitable, and incivil. Tune in for the breakdown.<\/p><figure class=\"yr ys yt yu yv yw\"><div class=\"ci ek m dt\"><div class=\"zw zx m\"><iframe class=\"eg o jx ds bi\" title=\"Episode 212: The Dysfunction, Inequitability &amp; Incivility of Today's UX Hiring Landscape\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.embedly.com\/widgets\/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fembed%2Fepisode%2F1EdXGg8htIzR6Y3y1IQ1Sv%3Futm_source%3Doembed&amp;display_name=Spotify&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fepisode%2F1EdXGg8htIzR6Y3y1IQ1Sv&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fimage-cdn-ak.spotifycdn.com%2Fimage%2Fab67656300005f1f5ca2ed24f06318933c1177ed&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=spotify\" width=\"456\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ac cr nc zc zd ze\" role=\"separator\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"ft tf nq qw tg\"><div class=\"ac cr\"><div class=\"hf bi hg hh hi hj\"><h2 id=\"4285\" class=\"zj zk ti bg qc kr zl ks kv kw zm kx la lb zn lc lf lg zo lh lk ll zp lm lp zq bl\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Episode 221: What\u2019s in a Job Title?<\/h2><p id=\"8a9e\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xq xr ti xs b xt zr xv xw xx zs xz ya yb zt yd ye yf zu yh yi yj zv yl ym yn ft bl\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">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!<\/p><figure class=\"yr ys yt yu yv yw\"><div class=\"ci ek m dt\"><div class=\"zw zx m\"><iframe class=\"eg o jx ds bi\" title=\"Episode 221: What's in a Job Title?\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.embedly.com\/widgets\/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fembed%2Fepisode%2F4C7eJoZqRq4mDi4tsNAa6b%3Futm_source%3Doembed&amp;display_name=Spotify&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fepisode%2F4C7eJoZqRq4mDi4tsNAa6b&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fimage-cdn-ak.spotifycdn.com%2Fimage%2Fab67656300005f1ffee34d20796eebfc6e71aac9&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=spotify\" width=\"456\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ac cr nc zc zd ze\" role=\"separator\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"ft tf nq qw tg\"><div class=\"ac cr\"><div class=\"hf bi hg hh hi hj\"><h2 id=\"5f22\" class=\"zj zk ti bg qc kr zl ks kv kw zm kx la lb zn lc lf lg zo lh lk ll zp lm lp zq bl\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Episode 232: Long Live the Gatekeeper!!!<\/h2><p id=\"ef01\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xq xr ti xs b xt zr xv xw xx zs xz ya yb zt yd ye yf zu yh yi yj zv yl ym yn ft bl\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">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\u2019t 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.<\/p><figure class=\"yr ys yt yu yv yw\"><div class=\"ci ek m dt\"><div class=\"zw zx m\"><iframe class=\"eg o jx ds bi\" title=\"Episode 232: Long Live the Gatekeeper!!!\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.embedly.com\/widgets\/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fembed%2Fepisode%2F5N2sVGcdcRRjWk023yZrJW%3Futm_source%3Doembed&amp;display_name=Spotify&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fepisode%2F5N2sVGcdcRRjWk023yZrJW&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fimage-cdn-fa.spotifycdn.com%2Fimage%2Fab67656300005f1f146389821208faafa896940d&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=spotify\" width=\"456\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ac cr nc zc zd ze\" role=\"separator\">\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"ft tf nq qw tg\"><div class=\"ac cr\"><div class=\"hf bi hg hh hi hj\"><p id=\"c18a\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xq xr ti xs b xt xu xv xw xx xy xz ya yb yc yd ye yf yg yh yi yj yk yl ym yn ft bl\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">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!!!<\/p><p id=\"6be5\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xq xr ti xs b xt xu xv xw xx xy xz ya yb yc yd ye yf yg yh yi yj yk yl ym yn ft bl\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">NOTE: Do you have a topic you\u2019d like to hear me and\/or my guests cover? Feel free to reach out and share your thoughts and ideas.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ac cr nc zc zd ze\" style=\"text-align: center;\" role=\"separator\">: : : : :<\/div><div class=\"ft tf nq qw tg\"><div class=\"ac cr\"><div class=\"hf bi hg hh hi hj\"><h2 id=\"43e6\" class=\"zj zk ti bg qc kr zl ks kv kw zm kx la lb zn lc lf lg zo lh lk ll zp lm lp zq bl\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">About Darren<\/h2><p id=\"2ed3\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xq xr ti xs b xt zr xv xw xx zs xz ya yb zt yd ye yf zu yh yi yj zv yl ym yn ft bl\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">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 \u201c<a class=\"ah od\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Things-Every-Practitioner-Should-Know\/dp\/1492085170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener ugc nofollow\">97 Things Every UX Practitioner Should Know<\/a>.\u201d He also regularly speaks at conferences and mentors people around the world.<\/p><p id=\"29f4\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xq xr ti xs b xt xu xv xw xx xy xz ya yb yc yd ye yf yg yh yi yj yk yl ym yn ft bl\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">You can hear more from Darren by checking out the\u00a0<a class=\"ah od\" href=\"https:\/\/uxuncensored.medium.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" data-discover=\"true\">KaizenUX Blog on Medium<\/a>, the\u00a0<a class=\"ah od\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@kaizenux\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener ugc nofollow\">KaizenUX YouTube channel<\/a>, or listening to\u00a0<a class=\"ah od\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldoux.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener ugc nofollow\">The World of UX with Darren Hood<\/a>\u00a0wherever podcasts are available.<\/p><p id=\"c1f2\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xq xr ti xs b xt xu xv xw xx xy xz ya yb yc yd ye yf yg yh yi yj yk yl ym yn ft bl\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Visit\u00a0<a class=\"ah od\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kaizentees.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener ugc nofollow\">KaizenTees<\/a>\u00a0to check out my UX \u2260 UI merch.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve never created a recap list of podcast episodes from The World of UX and I thought it come in handy. 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