Discussing Stupid: A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

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High Monkey

32 episodes

5 days ago

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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Episodes (20/32)

Discussing Stupid: A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

S3E3 - Intentional AI: Smarter content creation with AI

1 week ago

19 minutes 47 seconds

Discussing Stupid: A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

S3E2 - Intentional AI: Maximizing AI for research & analysis

3 weeks ago

22 minutes 7 seconds

Discussing Stupid: A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

S3E1 - Intentional AI: Applying AI across the content lifecycle

1 month ago

19 minutes 4 seconds

Discussing Stupid: A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

Season 3: The Teaser

1 month ago

3 minutes 25 seconds

Discussing Stupid: A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

S2E18: What it really takes to build accessible forms

4 months ago

19 minutes 8 seconds

Discussing Stupid: A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

S2E17: Why inconsistent layouts wreck your UX

4 months ago

17 minutes 58 seconds

Discussing Stupid: A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

S2E16: Headless vs traditional CMS: Which one fits your organization?

5 months ago

16 minutes 8 seconds

Discussing Stupid: A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

S2E15: What separates good projects from great ones? Proper testing.

In this episode of Discussing Stupid, Virgil and Cole are joined by a new guest—High Monkey’s Project Manager and QA specialist, Seth Moline. Together, they dig into the often-overlooked world of quality assurance (QA) and why it can make or break a digital project. From accessibility issues to ripple effects caused by last-minute code changes, Seth walks us through what great QA really looks like—and why it’s not just a checklist you run through before launch. The team discusses how QA needs...

5 months ago

21 minutes 44 seconds

Discussing Stupid: A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

S2E14: Want good UX? Expect less from your audience.

In Episode 14, host Virgil Carroll and co-host Cole dig into a core truth behind most UX mistakes: people don’t pay attention. From sending a message to the wrong person to confusing web forms, today’s digital missteps often stem from one thing—poorly designed experiences that expect users to be careful, focused, or even logical. But here’s the hard truth: they’re not. That’s why UX exists—to design for inattention, not perfection. In this episode, Virgil and Cole explore how small misjudgmen...

6 months ago

18 minutes 40 seconds

Discussing Stupid: A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

S2E13.1: Keys to balancing aesthetics and accessibility in web design

In Episode 13.1, host Virgil Carroll is joined by co-host Cole and developer Chad to talk about something deceptively complicated: color. Specifically, the intersection of color palettes, visual design, and accessibility—and why getting it wrong can tank your user experience. While color choices often get made in design tools or branding meetings, they don’t always translate well to real-world implementation. The crew breaks down why the prettiest colors can create the ugliest accessib...

6 months ago

16 minutes 13 seconds

Discussing Stupid: A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

S2E12: Finding the metadata "Goldilocks zone"

In Episode 12, host Virgil Carroll is joined by co-host Cole from High Monkey to dig into a deceptively tricky topic: metadata—what it is, how it works, and why getting it right is more about balance than perfection. Metadata plays a huge role in findability, search accuracy, and content structure. But when it comes to tagging your content, more isn’t always better—and less definitely isn’t enough. That’s where the concept of the “metadata Goldilocks zone” comes in. They unpack the most c...

7 months ago

18 minutes 5 seconds

Discussing Stupid: A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

S2E11: 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 you don’t have to make them. In Episode 11, host Virgil Carroll is joined by co-host Cole from High Monkey, along with developer Chad, to tackle a common but frustrating issue—why web designs that...

7 months ago

19 minutes 5 seconds

Discussing Stupid: A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

S2E10: The real work starts AFTER your project launches

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 a much longer journey in the digital world. Virgil and Cole discuss the continuous effort required to maintain and grow digital projects like blogs, podcasts, websites, and more. They share persona...

8 months ago

19 minutes 32 seconds

Discussing Stupid: A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

S2E9: 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 more—why does collaboration feel more chaotic than ever? Virgil and Cole explore how the abundance of tools often leads to scattered conversations, lost information, and inefficiency, rather than be...

8 months ago

16 minutes 40 seconds

Discussing Stupid: A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

S2E8: Bad mobile button design is driving us crazy

In Episode 8 of Discussing Stupid, host Virgil Carroll is joined by co-hosts Chad and Cole from High Monkey to tackle a common yet overlooked frustration: poor mobile button design. The trio dissects why mobile usability remains such a challenge and explores how bad design impacts user experience on mobile devices. Virgil, Chad, and Cole highlight the pitfalls of prioritizing aesthetics over functionality, sharing real-life examples of frustrating mobile experiences—like accidentally dislikin...

9 months ago

18 minutes 2 seconds

Discussing Stupid: A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

S2E7: AI alone won't fix your crappy content

In Episode 7 of Discussing Stupid, host Virgil Carroll and co-host Cole Schlotthauer from High Monkey tackle the buzz surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for technology, marketing, and content management. This episode explores the reality behind AI’s hype, focusing on the importance of high-quality content and structure to make AI truly effective. Virgil and Cole delve into the nuances of AI’s capabilities, examining the gap between its marketing promises and practi...

9 months ago

14 minutes 9 seconds

Discussing Stupid: A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

S2E6: Are websites evolving or devolving?

In Episode 6 of Discussing Stupid, host Virgil Carroll and co-host Cole Schlotthauer from High Monkey reflect on the evolution of web design and discuss how websites have grown increasingly complex over the years. This episode delves into the challenges of balancing form and function in web design, examining how trends have influenced modern websites—often at the expense of user experience. Virgil and Cole explore the history of web design, from the simplicity of early 2000s websites to the ...

10 months ago

14 minutes 59 seconds

Discussing Stupid: A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

S2E5: Font mistakes that are costing you big time

In Episode 5 of Discussing Stupid, host Virgil Carroll and co-hosts Chad Heinle and Cole Schlotthauer from High Monkey explore the often-overlooked mistakes organizations make with typography and the significant impact it can have on user experience and performance. From excessive font usage to unreadable design choices, this episode dives into the dos and don’ts of effective typography. The team discusses: Why using too many fonts on a website creates confusion and slows down performance.Th...

10 months ago

15 minutes 47 seconds

Discussing Stupid: A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

S2E4: Why search systems fail without semantics

In Episode 4 of Discussing Stupid, host Virgil Carroll and co-host Cole Schlotthauer from High Monkey dive into the complex world of search systems and the importance of semantics in delivering relevant results. This episode explores the frustrations users often face when search systems fail to recognize variations in spelling, synonyms, and context, which can drastically impact user experience. Virgil and Cole discuss common issues with search systems, such as treating every search term the ...

11 months ago

13 minutes 35 seconds

Discussing Stupid: A byte-sized podcast on stupid UX

S2E3: If you want people to read your content, make your content readable!!

In Episode 3 of Discussing Stupid Season 2, host Virgil Carroll, along with Cole Schlotthauer from High Monkey, dives into the topic of content readability. They focus on how overly complex or technical language can turn users away and make it harder for people to understand. The team discusses common readability mistakes like using too much jargon, confusing sentence structure, and not keeping the audience in mind. Virgil shares examples from government and education where content wasn’t sim...

11 months ago

17 minutes 22 seconds