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The Funsize Show

Dive into the Funsize Show, formally The Hustle Podcast, for a vibrant journey through design. Engage with everyone from industry newcomers to veterans, leaders to clients, as our team unveils diverse, real-world perspectives and transformative stories. We'll explore your lingering thoughts on product design, design leadership, innovation, and much more.

Careers Design Innovation Arts Business
Update frequency
every 25 days
Average duration
43 minutes
Episodes
114
Years Active
2013 - 2025
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Beyond Aesthetics: The Hard Truth About Design | Currents

Beyond Aesthetics: The Hard Truth About Design | Currents

Tony and Lee dive into what design really means: less about making things pretty and more about solving real problems and helping people connect. They talk creative frustration versus AI speed, why h…

00:41:09  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
Seeking the

Seeking the "Wow" Moment with Brian Peterson | The Fold

Tony, Anthony, and Brian have spent years in the trenches together, building products, solving tough problems, and growing as leaders who care deeply about people and craft. In this conversation, the…

01:05:20  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
Dawn Okoro on Art, Identity & Career Pivots | Honestly, Honesty

Dawn Okoro on Art, Identity & Career Pivots | Honestly, Honesty

Artist Dawn Okoro shares her winding path from law school to Meow Wolf, blending art, identity, and mental wellness. We talk career pivots, creative blocks, dream sculptures, and how she’s redefining…

00:53:05  |   Thu 10 Jul 2025
Playing Board Games with Lee Brenner, Funsize | Out of Office

Playing Board Games with Lee Brenner, Funsize | Out of Office

Anthony spends the day with Funsize Partner and Head of Design, Lee Brenner. Between a round of board games at Vigilante and drinks at Draught House, they talk about Lee’s life story—from his early d…

01:15:22  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
Design Break: Cheese Tasting & Chili's Run (Method Week 23) | Currents

Design Break: Cheese Tasting & Chili's Run (Method Week 23) | Currents

In this episode of Currents, the Funsize team takes a break from their usual client projects to bond and recharge during Method Week. The hosts and guests discuss the origins and evolution of Method …

00:49:01  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
AI Is Changing Design Forever: Design Yappy Hour | Currents

AI Is Changing Design Forever: Design Yappy Hour | Currents

In this episode of Currents Tony Sanchez discusses various design-related topics with guests Dina Williams, Tarica Phung Navarro, and Jack Willis. They explore their personal creative processes, the …

00:53:48  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
Honest Conversations Start Here: Meet Honestly, Honesty Hosts

Honest Conversations Start Here: Meet Honestly, Honesty Hosts

Meet Natalie, Nicole, and Brooke, the hosts of Honestly, Honesty. In this first episode, they share their story, reflect on the inspiration behind the show, and offer a glimpse into the honest, unfil…

00:21:06  |   Fri 13 Jun 2025
How Great Designers Lead in 2025 | Currents

How Great Designers Lead in 2025 | Currents

What does it mean to lead with both vision and craft? In this episode, Lee Brenner—Partner and Head of Design at Funsize—shares how he navigates the complexities of leadership while staying rooted in…

00:12:11  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
Future of Design: 2025 Trends & Predictions | Currents

Future of Design: 2025 Trends & Predictions | Currents

Tony, Andre, Edgar, and Esteban break down 8 design trends and predictions for 2025. We’re talking about what’s gaining traction, why it’s exciting, and where we’re already seeing it in the industry …

01:01:10  |   Fri 06 Jun 2025
Currents | Thrashin' (with Tony S, Lee B, Natalie A, Andre J, Esteban M, and Dina W)

Currents | Thrashin' (with Tony S, Lee B, Natalie A, Andre J, Esteban M, and Dina W)

In this episode of Currents, Tony Sanchez, Design Director at Funsize, gathers a team of designers to discuss their recent website redesign. Hear from Esteban Marquez, Natalie Armendariz, Andre Jurge…

00:51:28  |   Fri 31 Jan 2025
Currents | New Year, New Me (with Tony S, Lee B, Mari C, and Brooke P)

Currents | New Year, New Me (with Tony S, Lee B, Mari C, and Brooke P)

In this episode of Currents, Tony Sanchez, Design Director at Funsize, leads a discussion reflecting on 2024 and looking ahead to 2025. Team members Brooke Pippins, Lee Brenner, and Mari Chamoun shar…

01:05:58  |   Fri 17 Jan 2025
Currents | REUP This is the right problem to solve (with Eric Bollman)

Currents | REUP This is the right problem to solve (with Eric Bollman)

On this episode throwback, we discuss:

  • Eric's experience running and growing a startup called Perkville in the bay area
  • Creating a culture of mentorship
  • Being a Chief Design Officer of one, and how runn…
00:38:32  |   Tue 26 Nov 2024
New Here | Embracing New Horizons (with Heather Korczynski)

New Here | Embracing New Horizons (with Heather Korczynski)

In this episode, we sit down with Heather Korczynski, a dedicated pop-culture aficionado and UX Lead at IBM. Heather offers a deep dive into her life—discussing her role at IBM, her passion for Austi…

00:36:05  |   Tue 12 Nov 2024
Currents | Cultivating Community (with Nina S, Tony S, Bobby D, and Nhi N)

Currents | Cultivating Community (with Nina S, Tony S, Bobby D, and Nhi N)

In this episode, Nina Sanchez, Tony Sanchez, Bobby Dixon, and Nhi Nguyen delve into the Big Little Poster Show, exploring its value for Austin's design community, sharing personal connections with fo…

00:51:17  |   Tue 29 Oct 2024
Currents | Good Design vs. Beautiful Design (with Tony Sanchez and Anthony Armendariz)

Currents | Good Design vs. Beautiful Design (with Tony Sanchez and Anthony Armendariz)

In this episode, Tony and Anthony explore the nuanced distinctions between good and beautiful design. They consider the subjectivity of beauty, influenced by cultural and individual preferences, and …

00:24:19  |   Tue 22 Oct 2024
New Here | Balancing Big Projects and Small Town Impact (with Brian Simpson)

New Here | Balancing Big Projects and Small Town Impact (with Brian Simpson)

In this episode, we chat with Brian Simpson, a creative professional who took the leap from Florida to Austin, Texas, back in 2008. Brian started in flash design and later co-founded an experiential …

00:48:28  |   Mon 16 Sep 2024
Introducing the Funsize Show!

Introducing the Funsize Show!

Ten years ago, Funsize launched the Hustle Podcast. Since then, we have had nearly one hundred conversations with exciting people in the design industry.

Today, we're excited to announce and discuss t…

00:17:22  |   Fri 08 Dec 2023
Hustle: Good Managers Garden (Juliana Vislova, Mercury)

Hustle: Good Managers Garden (Juliana Vislova, Mercury)

Juliana Vislova is the VP of Design at Mercury, an all-in-one banking platform for startups. A former linguistics major, Juliana is career switcher who spent time as an art director for a digital mar…

01:02:59  |   Wed 23 Nov 2022
Hustle: 'Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?' Perspectives from SXSW 2022

Hustle: 'Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?' Perspectives from SXSW 2022

During our party for SXSW 2022, we interviewed designers and tech workers to understand how their careers were affected by the pandemic and what it means for their futures. We'd like to extend a huge…

00:12:09  |   Tue 14 Jun 2022
Hustle: The Different Flavors of Design Management (Brian Peterson, Affirm)

Hustle: The Different Flavors of Design Management (Brian Peterson, Affirm)

Brian Peterson is a a multidisciplinary creator supporting, connecting, and empowering organizations through strategic design. Brian’s background is in fine arts with a brief stint in animation/illus…

00:36:49  |   Fri 14 Jan 2022
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