Podcasts about Dirty Work

9-17 "Coach Speak" returns to Dirty Work, a Steve Young announcement and Andy Baggarly on Bryce Eldridge's Major League debutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-17 Dirty Work Hour 1: Giants salvage final game vs Arizona; Brock Purdy is limited in practice today for 49ersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-16 Dirty Work Hour 2: The NBA Grab bag returns (with swag?) plus a Jonathan Kuminga update and Andrew Luck on Stanford's huge win over Boston CollegeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-16 Dirty Work Hour 3: Who stepped in it NFL Edition, J.T. Snow on Bryce Eldridge, and a little more TimSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-16 Dirty Work Hour 1: Giants flat in latest loss, plus do 49ers have best backup QB in NFL?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-15 Dirty Work Hour 3: What are Giants' playoff chances after losing series to Dodgers? Plus 49er injury updates from Kyle Shanahan & Matt Maiocco on Mac Jones' strong performanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-16 Dirty Work Hour 1: Giants flat in latest loss, plus do 49ers have best backup QB in NFL?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-15 Dirty Work Hour 3: What are Giants' playoff chances after losing series to Dodgers? Plus 49er injury updates from Kyle Shanahan & Matt Maiocco on Mac Jones' strong performanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-15 Dirty Work Hour 1: 49ers 2-0 after gritty win in New Orleans: what is your Cheers, Jeers, and beers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-15 Dirty Work Hour 2: Giants lose 2 of 3 to Dodgers despite epic Friday night win; SF calls up Bryce Eldridge as team heads to ArizonaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-15 Dirty Work Hour 2: Giants lose 2 of 3 to Dodgers despite epic Friday night win; SF calls up Bryce Eldridge as team heads to ArizonaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-15 Dirty Work Hour 1: 49ers 2-0 after gritty win in New Orleans: what is your Cheers, Jeers, and beers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dirty Work Hour 3 live at 58 Social before Giants vs DodgersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SF Chronicle's Susan Slusser joins Dirty Work LIVE at the 58 Social patio before the start of the Giants/Dodgers series openerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-12 Dirty Work Hour 1 live at 58 Social before Giants vs DodgersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic's Marcus Thompson joins Dirty Work live at 58 Social to chat about Warriors, Valkyries and much moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Giants Great, Rich Aurilia joins Dirty Work LIVE at 58 Social before the Giants take on the Dodgers on Orange FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-12 Dirty Work Hour 1 live at 58 Social before Giants vs DodgersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic's Marcus Thompson joins Dirty Work live at 58 Social to chat about Warriors, Valkyries and much moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dirty Work Hour 3 live at 58 Social before Giants vs DodgersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Giants Great, Rich Aurilia joins Dirty Work LIVE at 58 Social before the Giants take on the Dodgers on Orange FridaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SF Chronicle's Susan Slusser joins Dirty Work LIVE at the 58 Social patio before the start of the Giants/Dodgers series openerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fangirl Sports' Tracy Sandler joins Dirty Work before 49ers take on the Saints without Brock Purdy and George KittleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9-11 Dirty Work Hour 3: a sound soiree with Jim Harbaugh, a huge Bay Area Sports Calendar, & Mike Silver on a huge week 1 around NFLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fangirl Sports' Tracy Sandler joins Dirty Work before 49ers take on the Saints without Brock Purdy and George KittleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dirty Work Hour 1 live at 58 Social before Giants vs DodgersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-11 Dirty Work Hour 3: a sound soiree with Jim Harbaugh, a huge Bay Area Sports Calendar, & Mike Silver on a huge week 1 around NFLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Snap Judgment… it's the tough jobs, the rough jobs, the roll up your sleeves and get it done jobs. When the oddest man in town is arrested for murder, only one lawyer steps up to represent him. Plus misadventures under the Not-So-Big Top.STORIESThe Writing Is On The WallWhen the scariest man in town is arrested for murder, only one lawyer volunteers to represent him...Produced by Joe Rosenberg, sound design by Renzo GorrioCorrections: In a previous version, McCracken Poston is referred to as both a state senator and state representative.  He was a state representative, not a state senator.  Also, Virginia Ridley is described as having last been seen in public in 1980, 17 years before the events described in this story.  In fact it was in 1970, 27 years before.The Indiana Bust-OutHow does a well-mannered math kid become a first-class hustler? Through the ancient carnie tradition of "The Indiana Bust-Out."Check out Pete's book -- Eyeing the Flash: The Making of a Carnival Con ArtistProduced by Davey Kim, sound design by Leon Morimoto and Davey KimArtwork by Teo DucotSeason 14 - Episode 20 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

49ers Color Analyst Tim Ryan joins Dirty Work to discuss Brock Purdy's injury and what to expect from Mac Jones if he starts on SundaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Baggarly joins Dirty Work to discuss the Giants loss to the D-backs, and the realistic expectations for the rest of the seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dirty Work Hour 2: The guys are joined by Andrew Baggarly and put the show to bedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dirty Work Hour1: The guys break down the Giants 5-3 loss to the D-Backs, and discuss Brock Purdy's toe injury and if he will play SundaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-11 Dirty Work Hour 1: Brock Purdy will be out, but for how long? What is best case scenario for 49ers without Purdy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-11 Dirty Work Hour 2: Kyle Shanahan confirms Brock Purdy will miss Sunday; was passing on Mac Jones best thing for 49ers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49ers Color Analyst Tim Ryan joins Dirty Work to discuss Brock Purdy's injury and what to expect from Mac Jones if he starts on SundaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-11 Dirty Work Hour 2: Kyle Shanahan confirms Brock Purdy will miss Sunday; was passing on Mac Jones best thing for 49ers?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-11 Dirty Work Hour 1: Brock Purdy will be out, but for how long? What is best case scenario for 49ers without Purdy?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Baggarly joins Dirty Work to discuss the Giants loss to the D-backs, and the realistic expectations for the rest of the seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dirty Work Hour 2: The guys are joined by Andrew Baggarly and put the show to bedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dirty Work Hour1: The guys break down the Giants 5-3 loss to the D-Backs, and discuss Brock Purdy's toe injury and if he will play SundaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-9 Dirty Work Hour 3: NFL Week 1 reactions plus Tim's Tuesday Takes and Trivia & Matt Barrows on George Kittle and Jake MoodySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-9 Dirty Work Hour 4: The return of "Coach Speak" and we put the show to bed and dispel some liesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-9 Dirty Work Hour 3: NFL Week 1 reactions plus Tim's Tuesday Takes and Trivia & Matt Barrows on George Kittle and Jake MoodySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-9 Dirty Work Hour 4: The return of "Coach Speak" and we put the show to bed and dispel some liesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-9 Dirty Work Hour 2: a huge NBA Grab bag, plus Andrew Luck on process of getting ready for NFL season & differences in preparing as Stanford GMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-9 Dirty Work Hour 1: George Kittle to Injured Reserve; 49ers cut Jake Moody and sign Eddy PinieroSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9-8 Dirty Work Hour 3: a deeper look at 49ers defensive success vs Seattle, plus Matt Maiocco on the 49ers patience level with Jake MoodySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About ElanElan Lee (@elanlee) is the co-creator and chief executive officer of Exploding Kittens, a leading gaming and entertainment company. Under his leadership, Exploding Kittens has expanded its portfolio to nearly 30 different games with more than 60 million games sold in more than 50 countries since its founding in 2015.Before founding Exploding Kittens, Lee was the chief design officer at Xbox Entertainment Studios, where he led the Interactive Entertainment Portfolio. Prior to that, he was the founder and chief creative officer of Fourth Wall Studios and co-founder of 42 Entertainment. He began his career at Microsoft Games Studios as a lead designer on the original Xbox.Lee has won a Primetime Emmy for the series Dirty Work; Game Innovator of the Year for Exploding Kittens; a Peabody Award for the world's first alternate reality game, The Beast; and an IndieCade Trailblazer Award for a distinguished career in interactive entertainment, among others.In this episode, Elan and I discuss into how his company built their rigorous playtesting culture, why marketing is inseparable from product design, and how pitching to Target and Walmart is just another kind of game. Whether you're trying to break into retail, sharpen your viral marketing instincts, or simply design games people can't stop playing, this conversation will give you both insight and inspirationAh-ha! Justin's Takeaways* Execution is the Superpower: From manufacturing to social media strategy, Elan's team treats execution as part of game design. Elan explains why 80% of his company are marketers, producers, and logistics experts, all aligned around making games irresistible to discover and play.* Marketing is Product Design: At Exploding Kittens, marketers have veto power. A game might be hilarious to play in the room, but if it can't be captured in a five-second social video, the game never makes it out of the room. Elan shares how his team tests hundreds of games at design retreats, then filters them through a marketing lens to ensure the product is not only fun but also instantly communicable and shareable.* Play to Sell: When pitching to Target or Walmart, Elan doesn't “sell” games—he plays them. He gets buyers into the experience, proving the fun directly. This approach yields extraordinary success rates, with most of Exploding Kittens' pitched games picked up for retail. Elan reframes pitching as playing with new friends, making joy the ultimate sales tool.Show Notes"She said, ‘I just want you to take a moment and take a breath and realize you built this thing.'" 00:04:46It's easy as creators to focus on what's broken or what needs fixing (I know I fall into this mindset myself) but sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is step back, practice gratitude, and recognize how far you've come. Elan's wife reminded him of this during a board meeting, and it's a lesson all of us can use to cultivate more joy in our creative journey."It doesn't matter if it's the best game in the world. If they don't know how to sell it, it is not worth wasting our time on." 00:15:15Sometimes as game designers, we feel like the job ends once the mechanics click. Marketing can seem like an afterthought, but the truth is that it's part of product design. Elan bakes this into his process by giving his marketing team veto power at design retreats. It's a powerful reminder: if you want your game to succeed, you must think not only about how it plays but also about how it will be discovered. For Elan, that means asking whether a game can be sold in five seconds on social media. He shares stories of projects he loved that never made it to market because his team couldn't find a way to sell them. This strategy is tied directly to reaching the casual gameplay audience, which demands this very specific approach."All I do is I talk to my friends about how much fun they are about to have, and then I prove it." 00:32:25Elan's approach to pitching games is radically simple: instead of talking, play the game and let the experience do the work. Whether you're pitching to Target or teaching your prototype at a convention, the best way to win people over is to let them feel the joy for themselves. Hearing this made me rethink my own approach, as I've often been guilty of trying to “sell” too much instead of simply playing.“[Poetry for Neanderthals] is, in its purest form, a tool set to let you talk to other people in the room." 01:04:01Elan describes his games as tool sets that let players entertain each other, which is why games like Poetry for Neanderthals or Codenames can stay fun even after dozens of plays. My philosophy takes a different angle: I aim to design games that last a lifetime, so my team thinks deeply about what the 100th play will feel like, something Elan admits he never has to think about with his own games, designed for his casual gaming audience.Whether your players stick around for ten plays or a hundred, the real secret is the same: Whether they're crushing their opponents with clever plays or laughing together as they stumble through ridiculous challenges—great games create space for players to shine. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justingarydesign.substack.com/subscribe

9-8 Dirty Work Hour 2: Jake Moody struggles in Seattle; Kyle Shanahan addresses media & Brent Jones on SF Week 1 winSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.