Better World With Design Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/better-world-with-design The Better World With Design (BWWD) podcast is where I, Gary Crossey, explore the intersection of design and music, creativity, and personal growth. In each episode, I combine my web design expertise with authentic storytelling, featuring deep dives into music discoveries, photography, writing, and the arts. Drawing from a rich visual aesthetic of deep blues, forest greens, and warm grays, the show feels like opening a well-worn leather notebook filled with creative insights and artistic discoveries. From curated playlists to in-depth music reviews, I share personal anecdotes, lessons learned, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the creative process. The podcast is crafted for thoughtful professionals who appreciate both technical expertise and artistic expression, delivering content that's authentic, crafted, and professional. Whether you're a designer, developer, musician, photographer, or creative professional, each episode offers valuable insights while maintaining a genuine, conversational tone that resonates with my audience. 2025 69b6fce6-4dfa-54e7-b5c7-31ce425bf572 no en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:30:18 -0700 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:31:05 -0700 https://betterworldwithdesign.com/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/gT5D5nZf6DVSDZLA2k-A3X1J2t2xg1IYFmNmm6kNiq0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zMjlj/ZTgwYzIwZTc0NmZm/ZTc2MzhkNzdhODZi/Y2E4OS5wbmc.jpg Better World With Design https://betterworldwithdesign.com/ episodic Gary Crossey The Better World With Design (BWWD) podcast is where I, Gary Crossey, explore the intersection of design and music, creativity, and personal growth. In each episode, I combine my web design expertise with authentic storytelling, featuring deep dives into music discoveries, photography, writing, and the arts. Drawing from a rich visual aesthetic of deep blues, forest greens, and warm grays, the show feels like opening a well-worn leather notebook filled with creative insights and artistic discoveries. From curated playlists to in-depth music reviews, I share personal anecdotes, lessons learned, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the creative process. The podcast is crafted for thoughtful professionals who appreciate both technical expertise and artistic expression, delivering content that's authentic, crafted, and professional. Whether you're a designer, developer, musician, photographer, or creative professional, each episode offers valuable insights while maintaining a genuine, conversational tone that resonates with my audience. The Better World With Design (BWWD) podcast is where I, Gary Crossey, explore the intersection of design and music, creativity, and personal growth. Design, art, personal growth, web design, authentic storytelling, music, photography, writing, creative exploration, digital sanctuary, thoughtful, professional, artistic, personal, creativity, innovation Gary Crossey admin@irishguy.us No No Thinking, Fast and Slow: The Two Systems Running Your Life 19 19 Thinking, Fast and Slow: The Two Systems Running Your Life full cfbc2966-3988-4505-a0e1-9c1a19385d78 https://bwwd.transistor.fm/19 In this episode of Better World with Design, we unpack Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow through the lens of two competing systems in your mind: System 1 (fast, automatic, story-driven) and System 2 (slow, effortful, easily depleted). We walk through the book’s most memorable demonstrations—base rates versus stereotypes, the availability heuristic, the “Invisible Gorilla,” and decision fatigue—and connect them to real-world choices in work, media, and everyday life. The takeaway isn’t “try harder.” It’s learning how attention, defaults, and conditions shape what we call moral judgment—and how to design better decisions when the stakes are high.

]]> In this episode of Better World with Design, we unpack Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow through the lens of two competing systems in your mind: System 1 (fast, automatic, story-driven) and System 2 (slow, effortful, easily depleted). We walk through the book’s most memorable demonstrations—base rates versus stereotypes, the availability heuristic, the “Invisible Gorilla,” and decision fatigue—and connect them to real-world choices in work, media, and everyday life. The takeaway isn’t “try harder.” It’s learning how attention, defaults, and conditions shape what we call moral judgment—and how to design better decisions when the stakes are high.

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:30:18 -0700 Gary Crossey Gary Crossey 1881 In this episode of Better World with Design, we unpack Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow through the lens of two competing systems in your mind: System 1 (fast, automatic, story-driven) and System 2 (slow, effortful, easily depleted). We walk through the book’s most memorable demonstrations—base rates versus stereotypes, the availability heuristic, the “Invisible Gorilla,” and decision fatigue—and connect them to real-world choices in work, media, and everyday life. The takeaway isn’t “try harder.” It’s learning how attention, defaults, and conditions shape what we call moral judgment—and how to design better decisions when the stakes are high.

]]> thinking fast and slow, daniel kahneman, system 1, system 2, cognitive bias, decision making, behavioral economics, availability heuristic, base rate neglect, inattentional blindness, invisible gorilla, decision fatigue, judgment and choice, mental models, attention, defaults, debiasing, psychology of decisions No The Wax Child: The Witch Trial That Started With a Rumor (Olga Ravn) 17 17 The Wax Child: The Witch Trial That Started With a Rumor (Olga Ravn) full 448f143b-56bb-4199-a645-385cedebdfce https://bwwd.transistor.fm/17 In this episode of Better World With Design, we dive into Olga Ravn’s The Wax Child—a haunting historical novel narrated by a beeswax figure created in 1615 Denmark amid witch-trial paranoia. We unpack the book’s structure, themes, and “rumor-as-machinery” storytelling, including how grief, misogyny, and institutional power turn gossip into evidence. You’ll also hear a clear breakdown of the key characters (Costanza/Christenza, Anna, Usa, Eiler) and the church-and-court system that drives the accusations, plus how the Wax Child’s long, centuries-spanning perspective connects early modern persecution to modern systems of control.


Perfect for readers who love literary fiction, feminist historical fiction, and books about witch trials, this conversation offers context, interpretation, and a guided way into the novel—whether you’re reading for the first time or returning for a deeper understanding.

]]> In this episode of Better World With Design, we dive into Olga Ravn’s The Wax Child—a haunting historical novel narrated by a beeswax figure created in 1615 Denmark amid witch-trial paranoia. We unpack the book’s structure, themes, and “rumor-as-machinery” storytelling, including how grief, misogyny, and institutional power turn gossip into evidence. You’ll also hear a clear breakdown of the key characters (Costanza/Christenza, Anna, Usa, Eiler) and the church-and-court system that drives the accusations, plus how the Wax Child’s long, centuries-spanning perspective connects early modern persecution to modern systems of control.


Perfect for readers who love literary fiction, feminist historical fiction, and books about witch trials, this conversation offers context, interpretation, and a guided way into the novel—whether you’re reading for the first time or returning for a deeper understanding.

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:52:34 -0700 Gary Crossey Gary Crossey 7939 In this episode of Better World With Design, we dive into Olga Ravn’s The Wax Child—a haunting historical novel narrated by a beeswax figure created in 1615 Denmark amid witch-trial paranoia. We unpack the book’s structure, themes, and “rumor-as-machinery” storytelling, including how grief, misogyny, and institutional power turn gossip into evidence. You’ll also hear a clear breakdown of the key characters (Costanza/Christenza, Anna, Usa, Eiler) and the church-and-court system that drives the accusations, plus how the Wax Child’s long, centuries-spanning perspective connects early modern persecution to modern systems of control.


Perfect for readers who love literary fiction, feminist historical fiction, and books about witch trials, this conversation offers context, interpretation, and a guided way into the novel—whether you’re reading for the first time or returning for a deeper understanding.

]]> Olga Ravn, The Wax Child, Wax Child, Better World With Design podcast, book podcast, literary analysis, book discussion, feminist historical fiction, witch trials, witchcraft accusations, seventeenth-century Denmark, Christian IV, Scandinavian literature, Nordic fiction, rumor and gossip, misogyny, institutional violence, archival fiction, object narrator, historical novel, contemporary literary fiction, book club podcast, reading guide, themes and symbolism, character breakdown No Tom Lake Review: Why Ann Patchett’s Novel Feels Shallow (and Overpraised) 16 16 Tom Lake Review: Why Ann Patchett’s Novel Feels Shallow (and Overpraised) full 6cb9bc41-2ffa-4ed1-9a81-0be7402469e3 https://bwwd.transistor.fm/16 In this episode of Better World With Design, I give a clear-eyed review of Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. I break down why the novel reads to me as a polished but shallow comfort-read: how the framing device makes the listener feel managed, how withholding gets mistaken for depth, and how nostalgia and unmarked whiteness are treated as the default “universal” setting. We also look at why Peter Duke’s celebrity pull becomes the book’s narrative gravity, even as the story claims to critique that hunger. If you’re searching for a Tom Lake summary, themes, and an honest critique of the praise, this is for you.

]]> In this episode of Better World With Design, I give a clear-eyed review of Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. I break down why the novel reads to me as a polished but shallow comfort-read: how the framing device makes the listener feel managed, how withholding gets mistaken for depth, and how nostalgia and unmarked whiteness are treated as the default “universal” setting. We also look at why Peter Duke’s celebrity pull becomes the book’s narrative gravity, even as the story claims to critique that hunger. If you’re searching for a Tom Lake summary, themes, and an honest critique of the praise, this is for you.

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:04:50 -0700 Gary Crossey Gary Crossey 678 In this episode of Better World With Design, I give a clear-eyed review of Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. I break down why the novel reads to me as a polished but shallow comfort-read: how the framing device makes the listener feel managed, how withholding gets mistaken for depth, and how nostalgia and unmarked whiteness are treated as the default “universal” setting. We also look at why Peter Duke’s celebrity pull becomes the book’s narrative gravity, even as the story claims to critique that hunger. If you’re searching for a Tom Lake summary, themes, and an honest critique of the praise, this is for you.

]]> Tom Lake, Ann Patchett, Tom Lake review, Tom Lake summary, Tom Lake themes, literary criticism, book podcast, comfort read critique, nostalgia in literature, framing device, unreliable narration, storytelling and memory, whiteness and universality, domestic fiction, celebrity culture, Peter Duke, Michigan cherry orchard, summer stock theatre, confession without consequence No The Better World with Design Book Review: If We Were Villains 15 15 The Better World with Design Book Review: If We Were Villains full 4f695dc5-59f6-4ac0-85f5-b2be24be17e4 https://bwwd.transistor.fm/15 Join us as we dissect M.L. Rio's dark academia thriller If We Were Villains — not just as a story, but as a case study in craft, morality, and the seductive danger of performance. This isn't your typical book club. We're going deep: examining the Shakespearean architecture, the groupthink mechanics, and the character roles that turn seven theater students into a tragic machine. Hosted by a reader who believes every great book has an argument worth debating, this series breaks down the novel act by act — exploring how language becomes identity, how roles become cages, and how the pursuit of being extraordinary can cost you your humanity. Perfect for readers who want to understand not just what happens in a story, but why it feels the way it does, and what it means when you close the book. Spoiler-smart, structure-focused, and designed for the conversations you'll have long after the last page.

]]> Join us as we dissect M.L. Rio's dark academia thriller If We Were Villains — not just as a story, but as a case study in craft, morality, and the seductive danger of performance. This isn't your typical book club. We're going deep: examining the Shakespearean architecture, the groupthink mechanics, and the character roles that turn seven theater students into a tragic machine. Hosted by a reader who believes every great book has an argument worth debating, this series breaks down the novel act by act — exploring how language becomes identity, how roles become cages, and how the pursuit of being extraordinary can cost you your humanity. Perfect for readers who want to understand not just what happens in a story, but why it feels the way it does, and what it means when you close the book. Spoiler-smart, structure-focused, and designed for the conversations you'll have long after the last page.

]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:52:14 -0700 Gary Crossey Gary Crossey 3411 Join us as we dissect M.L. Rio's dark academia thriller If We Were Villains — not just as a story, but as a case study in craft, morality, and the seductive danger of performance. This isn't your typical book club. We're going deep: examining the Shakespearean architecture, the groupthink mechanics, and the character roles that turn seven theater students into a tragic machine. Hosted by a reader who believes every great book has an argument worth debating, this series breaks down the novel act by act — exploring how language becomes identity, how roles become cages, and how the pursuit of being extraordinary can cost you your humanity. Perfect for readers who want to understand not just what happens in a story, but why it feels the way it does, and what it means when you close the book. Spoiler-smart, structure-focused, and designed for the conversations you'll have long after the last page.

]]> Design, art, personal growth, web design, authentic storytelling, music, photography, writing, creative exploration, digital sanctuary, thoughtful, professional, artistic, personal, creativity, innovation No Working with My 20-Year-Old Self: Birth of The Answer Engine 14 14 Working with My 20-Year-Old Self: Birth of The Answer Engine full d405ecaf-7468-4fb7-93c2-418dfdc41320 https://bwwd.transistor.fm/14 In this episode, I explore what happens when you let your younger self speak without interference—when you refuse to edit, improve, or apologize for who you were.

Drawing from my 1996 handwritten journals, written as a nineteen-year-old immigrant in Florida, I discuss how those carefully crafted words became the lyrics for "Pop A Pill"—a track that bridges three decades without compromise.

This isn't about nostalgia or revival. It's about genuine dialogue across time, made possible by one rule: use the archive exactly as you find it, or don't use it at all.

Topics covered:

  • Why your younger self might have access to truths your older self has lost
  • The political dimension of refusing to disavow earlier versions of yourself
  • How handwritten journals from 1996 become forensically valuable in the age of AI
  • What it means to dance to the rhythm of who you used to be
  • The double-dog dare at the heart of working with unedited archival material

Full lyrics to "Pop A Pill" included in the essay.

Links:

  • Read the full essay: [Your website/Notion page URL]
  • Listen to "Pop A Pill": [Streaming link]
]]> In this episode, I explore what happens when you let your younger self speak without interference—when you refuse to edit, improve, or apologize for who you were.

Drawing from my 1996 handwritten journals, written as a nineteen-year-old immigrant in Florida, I discuss how those carefully crafted words became the lyrics for "Pop A Pill"—a track that bridges three decades without compromise.

This isn't about nostalgia or revival. It's about genuine dialogue across time, made possible by one rule: use the archive exactly as you find it, or don't use it at all.

Topics covered:

  • Why your younger self might have access to truths your older self has lost
  • The political dimension of refusing to disavow earlier versions of yourself
  • How handwritten journals from 1996 become forensically valuable in the age of AI
  • What it means to dance to the rhythm of who you used to be
  • The double-dog dare at the heart of working with unedited archival material

Full lyrics to "Pop A Pill" included in the essay.

Links:

  • Read the full essay: [Your website/Notion page URL]
  • Listen to "Pop A Pill": [Streaming link]
]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:14:22 -0800 Gary Crossey Gary Crossey 1026 In this episode, I explore what happens when you let your younger self speak without interference—when you refuse to edit, improve, or apologize for who you were.

Drawing from my 1996 handwritten journals, written as a nineteen-year-old immigrant in Florida, I discuss how those carefully crafted words became the lyrics for "Pop A Pill"—a track that bridges three decades without compromise.

This isn't about nostalgia or revival. It's about genuine dialogue across time, made possible by one rule: use the archive exactly as you find it, or don't use it at all.

Topics covered:

  • Why your younger self might have access to truths your older self has lost
  • The political dimension of refusing to disavow earlier versions of yourself
  • How handwritten journals from 1996 become forensically valuable in the age of AI
  • What it means to dance to the rhythm of who you used to be
  • The double-dog dare at the heart of working with unedited archival material

Full lyrics to "Pop A Pill" included in the essay.

Links:

  • Read the full essay: [Your website/Notion page URL]
  • Listen to "Pop A Pill": [Streaming link]
]]> archive, memoir, 1996, immigration, Florida, club culture, Answer Engine, Pop A Pill, authenticity, time travel, personal history, artistic development, journaling, analog documentation, self-dialogue No The Birth of Acid House: A Sonic Revolution 13 13 The Birth of Acid House: A Sonic Revolution full 48132f4b-cab2-4bf6-b890-d48e79e12cec https://bwwd.transistor.fm/13 Settle in for a deep dive into one of electronic music's most transformative moments. This episode explores the birth and evolution of acid house—a genre that altered the course of music history.

We trace the origins of that distinctive squelchy TB-303 sound from Chicago in 1987, examining Phuture's seminal "Acid Trax" and the accidental discovery that launched a movement. But the story goes deeper: we investigate earlier appearances of the 303's characteristic sound and question the accepted timeline of acid house's genesis.

From Chicago warehouses to Manchester's Hacienda, from Ibiza's beaches to underground raves across the UK, this episode charts how a misused bass synthesizer became the voice of a generation and sparked a cultural revolution that continues to resonate today.

Topics covered:

  • The Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer and its unintended purpose
  • Phuture's "Acid Trax" and the Chicago origins story
  • The UK acid house explosion and the Second Summer of Love
  • Warehouse culture and the birth of rave
  • The technology behind the sound: 808s, 909s, and analog synthesis
  • Acid house's lasting influence on electronic music

Perfect for: electronic music enthusiasts, music historians, producers, DJs, and anyone interested in how technology and culture intersect to create revolutionary art forms.

]]> Settle in for a deep dive into one of electronic music's most transformative moments. This episode explores the birth and evolution of acid house—a genre that altered the course of music history.

We trace the origins of that distinctive squelchy TB-303 sound from Chicago in 1987, examining Phuture's seminal "Acid Trax" and the accidental discovery that launched a movement. But the story goes deeper: we investigate earlier appearances of the 303's characteristic sound and question the accepted timeline of acid house's genesis.

From Chicago warehouses to Manchester's Hacienda, from Ibiza's beaches to underground raves across the UK, this episode charts how a misused bass synthesizer became the voice of a generation and sparked a cultural revolution that continues to resonate today.

Topics covered:

  • The Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer and its unintended purpose
  • Phuture's "Acid Trax" and the Chicago origins story
  • The UK acid house explosion and the Second Summer of Love
  • Warehouse culture and the birth of rave
  • The technology behind the sound: 808s, 909s, and analog synthesis
  • Acid house's lasting influence on electronic music

Perfect for: electronic music enthusiasts, music historians, producers, DJs, and anyone interested in how technology and culture intersect to create revolutionary art forms.

]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:09:30 -0800 Gary Crossey Gary Crossey 924 Settle in for a deep dive into one of electronic music's most transformative moments. This episode explores the birth and evolution of acid house—a genre that altered the course of music history.

We trace the origins of that distinctive squelchy TB-303 sound from Chicago in 1987, examining Phuture's seminal "Acid Trax" and the accidental discovery that launched a movement. But the story goes deeper: we investigate earlier appearances of the 303's characteristic sound and question the accepted timeline of acid house's genesis.

From Chicago warehouses to Manchester's Hacienda, from Ibiza's beaches to underground raves across the UK, this episode charts how a misused bass synthesizer became the voice of a generation and sparked a cultural revolution that continues to resonate today.

Topics covered:

  • The Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer and its unintended purpose
  • Phuture's "Acid Trax" and the Chicago origins story
  • The UK acid house explosion and the Second Summer of Love
  • Warehouse culture and the birth of rave
  • The technology behind the sound: 808s, 909s, and analog synthesis
  • Acid house's lasting influence on electronic music

Perfect for: electronic music enthusiasts, music historians, producers, DJs, and anyone interested in how technology and culture intersect to create revolutionary art forms.

]]> acid house, electronic music, TB-303, Roland, Chicago house, Phuture, DJ Pierre, music history, synthesizers, warehouse culture, rave culture, 808, electronic music production, dance music, techno origins No Welcome to 2026: A Year of Intentional Purpose 12 12 Welcome to 2026: A Year of Intentional Purpose full 0174bd2d-e793-461b-abdc-a2edc4db0c1d https://bwwd.transistor.fm/12 Join Gary Crossey as he kicks off 2026 with a deep dive into Better World With Design's new direction. This episode explores the decision to center marginalized voices through the Voices from the Margins series, examining why representation matters, how design shapes justice, and what it means to build with intentionality. Discover the year's content strategy, thematic focus areas, and the personal journey that led to this shift in purpose.

]]> Join Gary Crossey as he kicks off 2026 with a deep dive into Better World With Design's new direction. This episode explores the decision to center marginalized voices through the Voices from the Margins series, examining why representation matters, how design shapes justice, and what it means to build with intentionality. Discover the year's content strategy, thematic focus areas, and the personal journey that led to this shift in purpose.

]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 Gary Crossey Gary Crossey 1218 Join Gary Crossey as he kicks off 2026 with a deep dive into Better World With Design's new direction. This episode explores the decision to center marginalized voices through the Voices from the Margins series, examining why representation matters, how design shapes justice, and what it means to build with intentionality. Discover the year's content strategy, thematic focus areas, and the personal journey that led to this shift in purpose.

]]> marginalized voices, social justice, design justice, literary history, documentary photography, LGBTQ+ literature, Indigenous voices, cultural erasure, resistance literature, community engagement No Queer Phenomenology: Orientations, Objects, Others - Sara Ahmed 11 11 Queer Phenomenology: Orientations, Objects, Others - Sara Ahmed full 23561130-c5dd-4855-a746-5e9a5dca100c https://bwwd.transistor.fm/11 In this episode of Better World with Design, host Gary Crossey explores Sara Ahmed's groundbreaking work Queer Phenomenology: Orientations, Objects, Others. This dense but rewarding philosophical text challenges us to rethink how we orient ourselves in the world, and how people design spaces around normative assumptions.


Gary shares his honest experience wrestling with Ahmed's challenging ideas, from her insights into lesbian networks and queer women's experiences to her analysis of how heteronormativity functions as a spatial arrangement rather than just a sexual orientation.


Key Topics Covered:

  • Understanding orientation as both spatial and sexual
  • Designers make assumptions about whose bodies belong when designing spaces.
  • The concept of "straightening devices" in design and systems
  • Applications to disability studies, critical race theory, and trans studies
  • Contemporary relevance to AI, algorithms, and digital spaces
  • Climate crisis and ecological reorientation
  • Design implications for creating more just and inclusive spaces

Whether you're a designer, architect, technologist, or anyone interested in creating more equitable systems and spaces, this episode offers essential frameworks for understanding how design choices become orientation devices that shape whose movements are easy and whose require constant navigation.

]]> In this episode of Better World with Design, host Gary Crossey explores Sara Ahmed's groundbreaking work Queer Phenomenology: Orientations, Objects, Others. This dense but rewarding philosophical text challenges us to rethink how we orient ourselves in the world, and how people design spaces around normative assumptions.


Gary shares his honest experience wrestling with Ahmed's challenging ideas, from her insights into lesbian networks and queer women's experiences to her analysis of how heteronormativity functions as a spatial arrangement rather than just a sexual orientation.


Key Topics Covered:

  • Understanding orientation as both spatial and sexual
  • Designers make assumptions about whose bodies belong when designing spaces.
  • The concept of "straightening devices" in design and systems
  • Applications to disability studies, critical race theory, and trans studies
  • Contemporary relevance to AI, algorithms, and digital spaces
  • Climate crisis and ecological reorientation
  • Design implications for creating more just and inclusive spaces

Whether you're a designer, architect, technologist, or anyone interested in creating more equitable systems and spaces, this episode offers essential frameworks for understanding how design choices become orientation devices that shape whose movements are easy and whose require constant navigation.

]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:17:53 -0800 Gary Crossey Gary Crossey 4306 In this episode of Better World with Design, host Gary Crossey explores Sara Ahmed's groundbreaking work Queer Phenomenology: Orientations, Objects, Others. This dense but rewarding philosophical text challenges us to rethink how we orient ourselves in the world, and how people design spaces around normative assumptions.


Gary shares his honest experience wrestling with Ahmed's challenging ideas, from her insights into lesbian networks and queer women's experiences to her analysis of how heteronormativity functions as a spatial arrangement rather than just a sexual orientation.


Key Topics Covered:

  • Understanding orientation as both spatial and sexual
  • Designers make assumptions about whose bodies belong when designing spaces.
  • The concept of "straightening devices" in design and systems
  • Applications to disability studies, critical race theory, and trans studies
  • Contemporary relevance to AI, algorithms, and digital spaces
  • Climate crisis and ecological reorientation
  • Design implications for creating more just and inclusive spaces

Whether you're a designer, architect, technologist, or anyone interested in creating more equitable systems and spaces, this episode offers essential frameworks for understanding how design choices become orientation devices that shape whose movements are easy and whose require constant navigation.

]]> queer theory, phenomenology, Sara Ahmed, LGBTQ studies, spatial theory, orientation, heteronormativity, feminist philosophy, design philosophy, social justice, queer phenomenology, lesbian networks, disability studies, critical race theory No Willem de Kooning: The $160 Million Art Heist and the Artist Who Broke All the Rules 10 10 Willem de Kooning: The $160 Million Art Heist and the Artist Who Broke All the Rules full 0b566ce4-1785-41c2-a94a-b2529cb13b81 https://bwwd.transistor.fm/10 Join us for a fascinating deep dive into the life and legacy of Willem de Kooning, the Dutch-American painter who redefined Abstract Expressionism and broke all the rules. This episode explores his contradictions as an artist, the infamous $160 million art heist of his painting "Woman-Ochre," and the philosophical questions raised by his work during the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Discover the untold story of how a stolen masterpiece ended up in a bathroom in rural New Mexico, and what it all means for our understanding of art, possession, and creative genius.

🎧 Listen now on the Better World with Design podcast!

🌐 Visit our website for show notes, resources, and more: www.betterworldwithdesign.com

]]> Join us for a fascinating deep dive into the life and legacy of Willem de Kooning, the Dutch-American painter who redefined Abstract Expressionism and broke all the rules. This episode explores his contradictions as an artist, the infamous $160 million art heist of his painting "Woman-Ochre," and the philosophical questions raised by his work during the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Discover the untold story of how a stolen masterpiece ended up in a bathroom in rural New Mexico, and what it all means for our understanding of art, possession, and creative genius.

🎧 Listen now on the Better World with Design podcast!

🌐 Visit our website for show notes, resources, and more: www.betterworldwithdesign.com

]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:15:27 -0800 Gary Crossey Gary Crossey 1565 Join us for a fascinating deep dive into the life and legacy of Willem de Kooning, the Dutch-American painter who redefined Abstract Expressionism and broke all the rules. This episode explores his contradictions as an artist, the infamous $160 million art heist of his painting "Woman-Ochre," and the philosophical questions raised by his work during the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Discover the untold story of how a stolen masterpiece ended up in a bathroom in rural New Mexico, and what it all means for our understanding of art, possession, and creative genius.

🎧 Listen now on the Better World with Design podcast!

🌐 Visit our website for show notes, resources, and more: www.betterworldwithdesign.com

]]> Willem de Kooning, Abstract Expressionism, Woman-Ochre, art heist, stolen painting, University of Arizona Museum of Art, Jerry and Rita Alter, modern art, action painting, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Alzheimer's disease, late-career art, art authentication, Woman series, Dutch-American artist, New York School, art controversy, museum theft, art recovery, Better World with Design podcast, art history, creative genius, art and dementia, muscle memory in art, possession vs. appreciation No The Selfish Giant — Oscar Wilde Audiobook and Reflection 9 9 The Selfish Giant — Oscar Wilde Audiobook and Reflection full 2b572f7c-a0d3-4542-8525-73e00ac612f7 https://bwwd.transistor.fm/9 When a giant walls off his garden, winter settles in for good—until one small act of welcome changes everything. In this immersive reading of Oscar Wilde’s “The Selfish Giant,” you’ll hear gentle sound design, a faithful performance of the text, and a warm reflection on why this simple fairy tale still melts hearts today. We connect this story to our earlier Oscar Wilde episode, The Canterville Ghost, showing how Wilde pairs wit with compassion and why his work matters now more than ever.

Why Wilde? Born in Dublin and beloved for his dazzling language and humane insights, Wilde championed beauty, kindness, and the dignity of outsiders. That’s why I keep returning to him—and why I love this tale in particular: it’s a parable you can feel, where generosity opens the gate and spring follows.

If this story brings a bit of spring to your day, follow the show, share the episode with a friend, and queue up The Canterville Ghost next for Wilde’s humor and heart in full glow.

]]> When a giant walls off his garden, winter settles in for good—until one small act of welcome changes everything. In this immersive reading of Oscar Wilde’s “The Selfish Giant,” you’ll hear gentle sound design, a faithful performance of the text, and a warm reflection on why this simple fairy tale still melts hearts today. We connect this story to our earlier Oscar Wilde episode, The Canterville Ghost, showing how Wilde pairs wit with compassion and why his work matters now more than ever.

Why Wilde? Born in Dublin and beloved for his dazzling language and humane insights, Wilde championed beauty, kindness, and the dignity of outsiders. That’s why I keep returning to him—and why I love this tale in particular: it’s a parable you can feel, where generosity opens the gate and spring follows.

If this story brings a bit of spring to your day, follow the show, share the episode with a friend, and queue up The Canterville Ghost next for Wilde’s humor and heart in full glow.

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:25:15 -0800 Gary Crossey Gary Crossey 948 When a giant walls off his garden, winter settles in for good—until one small act of welcome changes everything. In this immersive reading of Oscar Wilde’s “The Selfish Giant,” you’ll hear gentle sound design, a faithful performance of the text, and a warm reflection on why this simple fairy tale still melts hearts today. We connect this story to our earlier Oscar Wilde episode, The Canterville Ghost, showing how Wilde pairs wit with compassion and why his work matters now more than ever.

Why Wilde? Born in Dublin and beloved for his dazzling language and humane insights, Wilde championed beauty, kindness, and the dignity of outsiders. That’s why I keep returning to him—and why I love this tale in particular: it’s a parable you can feel, where generosity opens the gate and spring follows.

If this story brings a bit of spring to your day, follow the show, share the episode with a friend, and queue up The Canterville Ghost next for Wilde’s humor and heart in full glow.

]]> Oscar Wilde, The Selfish Giant, fairy tale, classic literature, children’s story, moral tale, kindness, generosity, redemption, empathy, seasons, spring and winter, parable, Victorian literature, storytime podcast, family friendly, public domain, audiobook, literary podcast, themes of compassion, transformation No Better World with Design: Deep Dive - Porridge Radio's Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There for Me - An Honest Exploration of Isolation, Depression, and Recovery in Modern Indie Rock 8 8 Better World with Design: Deep Dive - Porridge Radio's Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There for Me - An Honest Exploration of Isolation, Depression, and Recovery in Modern Indie Rock full 85d53c4c-a4ad-4ea3-a9cd-420e5b97c449 https://bwwd.transistor.fm/8 In this episode of Better World with Design, host Gary Crossey takes you on an in-depth journey through Porridge Radio's 2024 album "Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There for Me." This isn't your typical music review—it's an honest, unvarnished conversation about what makes this record work, where it falls short, and why emotional authenticity matters more than sonic innovation.


We explore Dana Margolin's raw vocal performances, the album's refusal to romanticize mental health struggles, and its treatment of recovery as ongoing work rather than a triumphant destination. From the isolation captured in "Anybody" to the vulnerable peak of "Wednesday," we examine how Porridge Radio documents depression and the choice to move forward with uncomfortable honesty.

This episode is for listeners who value emotional directness in their indie rock, who want to hear difficult feelings articulated without euphemism, and who appreciate art that refuses to lie about how hard it is to be human. Whether you're already a fan or discovering Porridge Radio for the first time, this deep dive offers fresh perspective on contemporary indie rock's relationship with mental health, vulnerability, and the messy work of choosing to love life again.

Rating: 7.5/10 - A solid, emotionally honest record that succeeds through directness and commitment to feeling, even when the sonic palette feels overly familiar.

]]> In this episode of Better World with Design, host Gary Crossey takes you on an in-depth journey through Porridge Radio's 2024 album "Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There for Me." This isn't your typical music review—it's an honest, unvarnished conversation about what makes this record work, where it falls short, and why emotional authenticity matters more than sonic innovation.


We explore Dana Margolin's raw vocal performances, the album's refusal to romanticize mental health struggles, and its treatment of recovery as ongoing work rather than a triumphant destination. From the isolation captured in "Anybody" to the vulnerable peak of "Wednesday," we examine how Porridge Radio documents depression and the choice to move forward with uncomfortable honesty.

This episode is for listeners who value emotional directness in their indie rock, who want to hear difficult feelings articulated without euphemism, and who appreciate art that refuses to lie about how hard it is to be human. Whether you're already a fan or discovering Porridge Radio for the first time, this deep dive offers fresh perspective on contemporary indie rock's relationship with mental health, vulnerability, and the messy work of choosing to love life again.

Rating: 7.5/10 - A solid, emotionally honest record that succeeds through directness and commitment to feeling, even when the sonic palette feels overly familiar.

]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:26:15 -0800 Gary Crossey Gary Crossey 2309 In this episode of Better World with Design, host Gary Crossey takes you on an in-depth journey through Porridge Radio's 2024 album "Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There for Me." This isn't your typical music review—it's an honest, unvarnished conversation about what makes this record work, where it falls short, and why emotional authenticity matters more than sonic innovation.


We explore Dana Margolin's raw vocal performances, the album's refusal to romanticize mental health struggles, and its treatment of recovery as ongoing work rather than a triumphant destination. From the isolation captured in "Anybody" to the vulnerable peak of "Wednesday," we examine how Porridge Radio documents depression and the choice to move forward with uncomfortable honesty.

This episode is for listeners who value emotional directness in their indie rock, who want to hear difficult feelings articulated without euphemism, and who appreciate art that refuses to lie about how hard it is to be human. Whether you're already a fan or discovering Porridge Radio for the first time, this deep dive offers fresh perspective on contemporary indie rock's relationship with mental health, vulnerability, and the messy work of choosing to love life again.

Rating: 7.5/10 - A solid, emotionally honest record that succeeds through directness and commitment to feeling, even when the sonic palette feels overly familiar.

]]> Porridge Radio, Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There for Me, indie rock review, music analysis, Dana Margolin, mental health in music, depression and recovery, post-punk indie, 2024 album review, emotional authenticity, music criticism, Wednesday Porridge Radio, contemporary indie rock, British indie music, vulnerability in art, Better World with Design, Gary Crossey, honest music reviews, indie rock podcast, album deep dive, Sacre Coeur Records No Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich - How Pharmaceuticals Fueled Nazi Germany 7 7 Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich - How Pharmaceuticals Fueled Nazi Germany full 7052ef50-5bc2-44ea-bbfc-13a62796046c https://bwwd.transistor.fm/7 In this episode, Gary Crossey examines Norman Ohler's "Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich," which reveals the widespread drug use in Nazi Germany during World War II. The book explores how methamphetamine, cocaine, and opioids were used by soldiers, leaders, and civilians to fuel the German war machine. Particular attention is given to the transformation of substances from "miracle medicines" to dangerous drugs, and the troubling parallels with modern pharmaceutical and enhancement cultures.

]]> In this episode, Gary Crossey examines Norman Ohler's "Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich," which reveals the widespread drug use in Nazi Germany during World War II. The book explores how methamphetamine, cocaine, and opioids were used by soldiers, leaders, and civilians to fuel the German war machine. Particular attention is given to the transformation of substances from "miracle medicines" to dangerous drugs, and the troubling parallels with modern pharmaceutical and enhancement cultures.

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:14:45 -0700 Gary Crossey Gary Crossey 4701 In this episode, Gary Crossey examines Norman Ohler's "Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich," which reveals the widespread drug use in Nazi Germany during World War II. The book explores how methamphetamine, cocaine, and opioids were used by soldiers, leaders, and civilians to fuel the German war machine. Particular attention is given to the transformation of substances from "miracle medicines" to dangerous drugs, and the troubling parallels with modern pharmaceutical and enhancement cultures.

]]> Nazi Germany, drugs, methamphetamine, Pervitin, Norman Ohler, pharmaceutical ethics, Third Reich, Hitler, Wehrmacht, addiction, performance enhancement, military stimulants, propaganda, coercion, informed consent, productivity, substance normalization, historical parallels No Better World with Design: Uncovering Frances Glessner Lee's Forensic Revolution 6 6 Better World with Design: Uncovering Frances Glessner Lee's Forensic Revolution full afc8b678-629a-4e90-90f4-7cec0922c99f https://bwwd.transistor.fm/6 This episode of "Better World with Design" examines Bruce Goldfarb's "18 Tiny Deaths" and reveals how Frances Glessner Lee's innovative dioramas revolutionized crime scene investigation. We explore how her unique approach combined craft skills with scientific methodology to transform an entire field, creating lasting impact through thoughtful design interventions.

]]> This episode of "Better World with Design" examines Bruce Goldfarb's "18 Tiny Deaths" and reveals how Frances Glessner Lee's innovative dioramas revolutionized crime scene investigation. We explore how her unique approach combined craft skills with scientific methodology to transform an entire field, creating lasting impact through thoughtful design interventions.

]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:49:06 -0700 Gary Crossey Gary Crossey 4877 This episode of "Better World with Design" examines Bruce Goldfarb's "18 Tiny Deaths" and reveals how Frances Glessner Lee's innovative dioramas revolutionized crime scene investigation. We explore how her unique approach combined craft skills with scientific methodology to transform an entire field, creating lasting impact through thoughtful design interventions.

]]> Forensic design, Frances Glessner Lee, Crime scene investigation, Design thinking in forensics, The Nutshell Studies, 18 Tiny Deaths, Systemic design change, Educational design, Design history, Problem-solving through design, Innovation in forensic science, Better World with Design No The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde - Complete Reading with Opening & Closing Commentary 5 5 The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde - Complete Reading with Opening & Closing Commentary full 64ad22ed-b915-40d2-bda4-3160e4c245b4 https://bwwd.transistor.fm/5 Join Gary Crossey for a complete reading of Oscar Wilde's beloved supernatural comedy "The Canterville Ghost." This episode features:

  • Opening Commentary - Personal reflections on discovering Wilde's works along Florida railway tracks and connections to Northern Ireland
  • Complete Reading - The full unabridged text of "The Canterville Ghost"
  • Closing Thoughts - Analysis of Wilde's brilliant blend of humor, heart, and cultural satire

First published in 1887, "The Canterville Ghost" tells the story of an American family who moves into a haunted English country house. When the pragmatic Americans refuse to be frightened by the centuries-old ghost, Sir Simon de Canterville finds himself increasingly frustrated by their modern attitudes and practical solutions to his supernatural antics. What begins as a witty satire on American and British culture evolves into a moving tale of redemption through love and courage.

This reading captures both the comedic elements and the deeper themes of forgiveness and cultural understanding that make Wilde's story timeless. Whether you're a longtime fan of Wilde or discovering his work for the first time, this complete audio experience brings "The Canterville Ghost" vividly to life.


Listen time: Approximately 90 minutes

Content note: Suitable for all audiences, contains mild supernatural themes.

]]> Join Gary Crossey for a complete reading of Oscar Wilde's beloved supernatural comedy "The Canterville Ghost." This episode features:

  • Opening Commentary - Personal reflections on discovering Wilde's works along Florida railway tracks and connections to Northern Ireland
  • Complete Reading - The full unabridged text of "The Canterville Ghost"
  • Closing Thoughts - Analysis of Wilde's brilliant blend of humor, heart, and cultural satire

First published in 1887, "The Canterville Ghost" tells the story of an American family who moves into a haunted English country house. When the pragmatic Americans refuse to be frightened by the centuries-old ghost, Sir Simon de Canterville finds himself increasingly frustrated by their modern attitudes and practical solutions to his supernatural antics. What begins as a witty satire on American and British culture evolves into a moving tale of redemption through love and courage.

This reading captures both the comedic elements and the deeper themes of forgiveness and cultural understanding that make Wilde's story timeless. Whether you're a longtime fan of Wilde or discovering his work for the first time, this complete audio experience brings "The Canterville Ghost" vividly to life.


Listen time: Approximately 90 minutes

Content note: Suitable for all audiences, contains mild supernatural themes.

]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 09:18:01 -0700 Gary Crossey Gary Crossey 5529 Join Gary Crossey for a complete reading of Oscar Wilde's beloved supernatural comedy "The Canterville Ghost." This episode features:

  • Opening Commentary - Personal reflections on discovering Wilde's works along Florida railway tracks and connections to Northern Ireland
  • Complete Reading - The full unabridged text of "The Canterville Ghost"
  • Closing Thoughts - Analysis of Wilde's brilliant blend of humor, heart, and cultural satire

First published in 1887, "The Canterville Ghost" tells the story of an American family who moves into a haunted English country house. When the pragmatic Americans refuse to be frightened by the centuries-old ghost, Sir Simon de Canterville finds himself increasingly frustrated by their modern attitudes and practical solutions to his supernatural antics. What begins as a witty satire on American and British culture evolves into a moving tale of redemption through love and courage.

This reading captures both the comedic elements and the deeper themes of forgiveness and cultural understanding that make Wilde's story timeless. Whether you're a longtime fan of Wilde or discovering his work for the first time, this complete audio experience brings "The Canterville Ghost" vividly to life.


Listen time: Approximately 90 minutes

Content note: Suitable for all audiences, contains mild supernatural themes.

]]> Oscar Wilde, The Canterville Ghost, classic literature, Victorian ghost story, Irish literature, satire, supernatural comedy, audiobook, literary podcast, ghost stories, American British culture clash, Victorian era, Gothic fiction No Small Things Like These - Finding Moral Courage in Claire Keegan's Novella 4 4 Small Things Like These - Finding Moral Courage in Claire Keegan's Novella full 2d7927f3-f870-4208-ba04-0b02126007c1 https://bwwd.transistor.fm/4 POWERFUL AND HAUNTING: In this podcast, Gary Crossey takes you inside Claire Keegan's masterful novella "Small Things Like These," where one man's moral choice challenges generations of institutional abuse in 1980s Ireland. With personal stories and unflinching honesty, Crossey connects Ireland's traumatic past to the uncomfortable silences we maintain in our own communities today. A must-listen exploration of complicity, courage, and the moments that define our humanity.

What would you risk to stand against an entire community's willful blindness? Gary Crossey's passionate analysis of "Small Things Like These" examines how Bill Furlong's simple act of defiance illuminates our own moral responsibilities. Through vivid storytelling and raw emotional insight, Crossey reveals how Keegan's work transcends literature to become a powerful call to action against injustice in our everyday lives.

]]> POWERFUL AND HAUNTING: In this podcast, Gary Crossey takes you inside Claire Keegan's masterful novella "Small Things Like These," where one man's moral choice challenges generations of institutional abuse in 1980s Ireland. With personal stories and unflinching honesty, Crossey connects Ireland's traumatic past to the uncomfortable silences we maintain in our own communities today. A must-listen exploration of complicity, courage, and the moments that define our humanity.

What would you risk to stand against an entire community's willful blindness? Gary Crossey's passionate analysis of "Small Things Like These" examines how Bill Furlong's simple act of defiance illuminates our own moral responsibilities. Through vivid storytelling and raw emotional insight, Crossey reveals how Keegan's work transcends literature to become a powerful call to action against injustice in our everyday lives.

]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 20:55:13 -0700 Gary Crossey Gary Crossey 1183 POWERFUL AND HAUNTING: In this podcast, Gary Crossey takes you inside Claire Keegan's masterful novella "Small Things Like These," where one man's moral choice challenges generations of institutional abuse in 1980s Ireland. With personal stories and unflinching honesty, Crossey connects Ireland's traumatic past to the uncomfortable silences we maintain in our own communities today. A must-listen exploration of complicity, courage, and the moments that define our humanity.

What would you risk to stand against an entire community's willful blindness? Gary Crossey's passionate analysis of "Small Things Like These" examines how Bill Furlong's simple act of defiance illuminates our own moral responsibilities. Through vivid storytelling and raw emotional insight, Crossey reveals how Keegan's work transcends literature to become a powerful call to action against injustice in our everyday lives.

]]> Magdalene Laundries, institutional abuse, moral courage, Irish Catholicism, community complicity, bystander effect, definitive choice, human dignity, social silence, small communities, ethical responsibility, historical trauma, Irish identity, generational silence, Sinead O'Connor, resistance, rural dynamics, power structures No Deep Dive into Lola Young's "d£aler" 3 3 Deep Dive into Lola Young's "d£aler" full 176e9481-91fd-4df9-b73f-366c6c93b45f https://bwwd.transistor.fm/3 Join host Gary Crossey for an in-depth analysis of Lola Young's haunting track "dealer." In this episode, we explore the song's raw emotional landscape, examining themes of addiction, dependency, and the complicated desire for escape. Through careful lyrical analysis, we unpack how Young masterfully captures the paralysis of emotional distress, the isolation of modern urban life, and the cyclical nature of destructive patterns.

This episode breaks down:

  • The emotional vulnerability and rawness in Young's vocal delivery
  • How temporal and spatial references create a rhythm of desperation throughout the song
  • The tension between self-awareness and persistent emotional attachment
  • The profound inertia that accompanies emotional exhaustion
  • Modern urban isolation as depicted through minimalist imagery
  • The brilliance of the song's circular structure and unresolved ending

Whether you're a longtime fan of Lola Young or discovering her music for the first time, this episode offers insights into how contemporary artists are pushing the boundaries of emotional expression in popular music.

]]> Join host Gary Crossey for an in-depth analysis of Lola Young's haunting track "dealer." In this episode, we explore the song's raw emotional landscape, examining themes of addiction, dependency, and the complicated desire for escape. Through careful lyrical analysis, we unpack how Young masterfully captures the paralysis of emotional distress, the isolation of modern urban life, and the cyclical nature of destructive patterns.

This episode breaks down:

  • The emotional vulnerability and rawness in Young's vocal delivery
  • How temporal and spatial references create a rhythm of desperation throughout the song
  • The tension between self-awareness and persistent emotional attachment
  • The profound inertia that accompanies emotional exhaustion
  • Modern urban isolation as depicted through minimalist imagery
  • The brilliance of the song's circular structure and unresolved ending

Whether you're a longtime fan of Lola Young or discovering her music for the first time, this episode offers insights into how contemporary artists are pushing the boundaries of emotional expression in popular music.

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:38:56 -0700 Gary Crossey Gary Crossey 1064 Join host Gary Crossey for an in-depth analysis of Lola Young's haunting track "dealer." In this episode, we explore the song's raw emotional landscape, examining themes of addiction, dependency, and the complicated desire for escape. Through careful lyrical analysis, we unpack how Young masterfully captures the paralysis of emotional distress, the isolation of modern urban life, and the cyclical nature of destructive patterns.

This episode breaks down:

  • The emotional vulnerability and rawness in Young's vocal delivery
  • How temporal and spatial references create a rhythm of desperation throughout the song
  • The tension between self-awareness and persistent emotional attachment
  • The profound inertia that accompanies emotional exhaustion
  • Modern urban isolation as depicted through minimalist imagery
  • The brilliance of the song's circular structure and unresolved ending

Whether you're a longtime fan of Lola Young or discovering her music for the first time, this episode offers insights into how contemporary artists are pushing the boundaries of emotional expression in popular music.

]]> addiction, emotional dependency, vulnerability, escape fantasy, urban isolation, self-awareness, emotional paralysis, circular narrative, music analysis, Lola Young No Design Wisdom: Montaigne's Guide to Intellectual Humility in a Digital Age 2 2 Design Wisdom: Montaigne's Guide to Intellectual Humility in a Digital Age full 03646d6e-37d6-48c0-9921-0fc257ab7fe3 https://bwwd.transistor.fm/2 Join host Gary Crossey as he explores timeless philosophical ideas and applies them to modern life. Each episode unpacks complex ideas from history's greatest thinkers and makes them relevant to today's challenges in design, technology, and society.

]]> Join host Gary Crossey as he explores timeless philosophical ideas and applies them to modern life. Each episode unpacks complex ideas from history's greatest thinkers and makes them relevant to today's challenges in design, technology, and society.

]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:46:05 -0700 Gary Crossey Gary Crossey 623 Join host Gary Crossey as he explores timeless philosophical ideas and applies them to modern life. Each episode unpacks complex ideas from history's greatest thinkers and makes them relevant to today's challenges in design, technology, and society.

]]> philosophy, design thinking, Montaigne, self-improvement, critical thinking, intellectual humility, modern life No Mixes Of A Lost World': The Cure's Remix LP — Hits, Misses, & Unexpected Transformations 1 1 Mixes Of A Lost World': The Cure's Remix LP — Hits, Misses, & Unexpected Transformations full 84b591bd-21eb-4f58-92ba-889a57b1b3e3 https://bwwd.transistor.fm/1 Join me on a candid, track-by-track journey through The Cure's brand new 2025 remix album, 'Mixes Of A Lost World.' In this episode, I share my honest, fan-driven review of all 24 remixes from their acclaimed 'Songs of a Lost World' LP.

From the initial disappointment with the early singles (looking at you, Paul Oakenfold and Four Tet!) to the unexpected, genre-bending triumphs by Meera, Âme, and Mental Overdrive, this album is a true mixed bag. We'll explore the moments where remixers bravely transformed The Cure's sound into 'Ibiza tunes' and 'uplifting bangers,' and even where some 'out-Cured The Cure' by hitting on core elements of their sound in new ways.

But not every remix hits the mark. I'll dive into the tracks that fell flat, felt uninspired, or simply couldn't sustain engagement across the album's lengthy runtime. With only 11 out of 24 tracks making my personal 'liked' playlist, we'll discuss whether such a sprawling collection truly serves the music or modern streaming algorithms.


Beyond the music, we'll acknowledge the commendable charitable aspect, with all royalties benefiting War Child UK. Tune in for an unfiltered perspective on this ambitious, yet inconsistent, new chapter from Robert Smith and co.

]]> Join me on a candid, track-by-track journey through The Cure's brand new 2025 remix album, 'Mixes Of A Lost World.' In this episode, I share my honest, fan-driven review of all 24 remixes from their acclaimed 'Songs of a Lost World' LP.

From the initial disappointment with the early singles (looking at you, Paul Oakenfold and Four Tet!) to the unexpected, genre-bending triumphs by Meera, Âme, and Mental Overdrive, this album is a true mixed bag. We'll explore the moments where remixers bravely transformed The Cure's sound into 'Ibiza tunes' and 'uplifting bangers,' and even where some 'out-Cured The Cure' by hitting on core elements of their sound in new ways.

But not every remix hits the mark. I'll dive into the tracks that fell flat, felt uninspired, or simply couldn't sustain engagement across the album's lengthy runtime. With only 11 out of 24 tracks making my personal 'liked' playlist, we'll discuss whether such a sprawling collection truly serves the music or modern streaming algorithms.


Beyond the music, we'll acknowledge the commendable charitable aspect, with all royalties benefiting War Child UK. Tune in for an unfiltered perspective on this ambitious, yet inconsistent, new chapter from Robert Smith and co.

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:49:29 -0700 Gary Crossey Gary Crossey 1357 Join me on a candid, track-by-track journey through The Cure's brand new 2025 remix album, 'Mixes Of A Lost World.' In this episode, I share my honest, fan-driven review of all 24 remixes from their acclaimed 'Songs of a Lost World' LP.

From the initial disappointment with the early singles (looking at you, Paul Oakenfold and Four Tet!) to the unexpected, genre-bending triumphs by Meera, Âme, and Mental Overdrive, this album is a true mixed bag. We'll explore the moments where remixers bravely transformed The Cure's sound into 'Ibiza tunes' and 'uplifting bangers,' and even where some 'out-Cured The Cure' by hitting on core elements of their sound in new ways.

But not every remix hits the mark. I'll dive into the tracks that fell flat, felt uninspired, or simply couldn't sustain engagement across the album's lengthy runtime. With only 11 out of 24 tracks making my personal 'liked' playlist, we'll discuss whether such a sprawling collection truly serves the music or modern streaming algorithms.


Beyond the music, we'll acknowledge the commendable charitable aspect, with all royalties benefiting War Child UK. Tune in for an unfiltered perspective on this ambitious, yet inconsistent, new chapter from Robert Smith and co.

]]> The Cure, Mixes Of A Lost World, Songs Of A Lost World, remix, album review, Paul Oakenfold, Four Tet, Orbital, Meera, Âme, Mental Overdrive, Sally C, Anja Schneider, Craven Faults, Twilight Sad, 65daysofstatic, Chino Moreno, Mogwai, music analysis, track by track, podcast, electronic music, goth rock, new music 2025, War Child UK No