We’re Here for the Tasty Waves and a Cool Buzz
April 5, 2024
We begin by jumping into New Wave with two (or is it four?) checkerboard-covered feet, beg for your future episode suggestions, prove why we’re still big in Arizona and say farewell to advertising icon Len Sirowitz.
Sea Monkeys. Ant Farms. Hippies. Our Drinks May Be Spiked.
November 27, 2023
We begin by discussing Sea Monkeys and Ant Farms, announce the new name for this newsletter, prove why we’re big in Arizona and talk about when the hippies began their pop culture takeover.
Hitting the Books, Taking Names, Digging in the Crates and Blowing Out Three Candles
September 24, 2023
We start by getting a bit nostalgic…and academic. Then we ask our listeners (and readers) for a little help, share a bit of music history and end by celebrating a very special birthday. Ours.
The King of Pop, Playing the Name Game and Raising Your Glass for a Special Occasion
July 7, 2023
Our fourth season is underway, centering on everyone’s favorite pop art icon Andy Warhol. Then we ask our listeners (and readers) for a little help and end with a holiday that, for us, ranks just behind Christmas.
Listener Mail, Bonus Content and the Passing of a Transportation Icon
June 3, 2023
Our third season is wrapping-up with some listener mail. We then let you in on a few extras and end with saying goodbye to an icon of both profanity and recreational vehicles.
Lend Us Your Ears and Hop Into Our Latest Episodes!
April 9, 2023
Our third season continues with a story about cool jazz and abstract art. We then pour one out for the retiring Pepsi logo (not really) and finish with a bit of pop art history.
Love, Poetry and Punk Rock are in the Air!
February 3, 2023
Our third season is rolling right along with stories about The Beats, we give a special Valentine to all of our listeners and then wrap-up with a moment from pop culture (and punk rock) history.
It’s been a busy new year so far here at the bar!
January 6, 2023
We’ve invited a few more guests into our bar. (We think you’ll like ‘em.) After months of hints, our third season is officially underway! Huzzah!!! And we wrap up with a quick nod to one of our early episodes that rocks just as hard as when it first dropped.
Our last newsletter of the year, holiday season edition!
December 9, 2022
We say goodbye to an advertising icon whose influence was so widespread, some would call it obscene. Our merch is on sale for the holidays. And we bait the hook with some big news coming in the new year.
Grab the sunblock and a fun drink. It’s podcast season!
July 1, 2022
Even though we’re between seasons, we’ve been filling our bowl with Bar Snacks. Our second “Best of” episode is right around the corner and we take a moment to spotlight a device that made personal portable audio a thing long before the iPod.
There’s a big bowl of snacks waiting for you at the bar!
March 18, 2022
Even though we’re between seasons, we’ve been filling our bowl with Bar Snacks. Our “Best of” episodes are right around the corner and we take a moment to honor the birthday of a character who’s done more poppin’ than they have lockin’.
Hungry for some Bar Snacks?
January 28, 2022
Even though we’re between seasons, you can still satisfy your cravings with our Bar Snacks. We want to hear from you early and often. And we celebrate an iconic design from America’s Hat.
Not-so-easy-listening?
We’ve got you covered.
November 5, 2021
If you like punk music, you’ll like Episode 23. Salvador Dalí’s contribution to the world of confections (and design) is pretty sweet. And last but not least, we celebrate The Incredibles.
Picture yourself listening to our latest episode
October 8, 2021
Join us as we discuss the stories of two (count ‘em!) iconic images that have had gallons upon gallons of ink spilled about them since their debut, becoming indelibly woven into the fabric of our pop culture.
Logging time and fighting crime with your favorite podcast
September 17, 2021
Shhhhhhh. We’ve been digging into our inner bookworms… Our latest episode looks at books with both great design and great content. Add this newsletter issue to your library.
Hot dog! Orange you glad we have a new episode?
September 3, 2021
Today we’re talking sports mascots. Don’t be a big weenie. Read our latest newsletter to ketchup on what we’ve been doing.
It’s a banner week for your favorite podcast!
August 20, 2021
Today we’re waving the flag of good design for, well, flags. We’re talking bright colors, geometry, history, symbolism, patriotism and some other words we’ve probably forgotten.
Spend some time with a couple of characters
August 6, 2021
Today, regardless of the time of the week you’re reading, it’s about to be Saturday morning. We have cartoons. Yes, you heard us right. Cartoons!!!
We carry the torch for our listeners!
July 23, 2021
Nothing brings the world together every couple of years like the Olympic Games. And after a lot of fits and starts, they’re finally here!
Hello, Austin!
July 9, 2021
The Austin, Texas chapter of AIGA has been foolish, er, kind enough to ask us to talk about our humble podcast and the art of storytelling with them.
Hello! Welcome to the bar!
June 25, 2021
You may be a listener. If so, thanks! You already know our show is a love letter to both design and pop culture, two topics that touch and provide inspiration to pretty much everyone.
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