The Crazy One Podcast
1) Ep 141 Design: A bigger strategy behind Apple’s Liquid Glass?
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates delves into Apple’s latest design overhaul: Liquid Glass. Unveiled at WWDC 2025, Liquid Glass marks Apple’s most significant UI transformation since iOS...Show More
2) Ep 140 Keynote: 'Bet on Yourself" BeMore Festival 2025
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates shares the lessons learned from his journey of leaving corporate America to start his own agency. With over 20 years of experience across industries, St...Show More
3) Ep 139 Career: The Hard Truth About Creativity’s Role in Business Today (and Yesterday)
In this fired-up episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates dives into the reality of the design industry today—where companies often fail to truly value creativity, even though it’s been proven to drive...Show More
4) Ep 138 Creativity: The Era of Creatives and Copycats: AI’s Impact on Design
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates dives into the impact of AI on the creative industry. With AI tools making waves in design, writing, and coding, Stephen shares his perspective on how t...Show More
5) Ep 137 Career: The Pros and Cons of Going Out on Your Own
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates shares the raw and honest story of his journey from working in agencies to building his own creative business. After being laid off for the third time, ...Show More
6) Ep 136 Career: Overcoming Fear and Insecurity: Why You Need a Plan, Not the Answers
In this episode of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates shares his most valuable piece of advice for creative leaders: “You don’t need all the answers, you just need a plan.” Drawing from years of experience,...Show More
7) Ep 135 Career: The Hidden Problem of ‘Experience-ism’ in Creative Careers
In The Crazy One Episode 135, Stephen Gates dives deep into a pressing topic in the creative industry today: “experience-ism.” As companies face economic downturns and shifting priorities, experience ...Show More
8) Episode 134 Career: Tough Love for Your Portfolio: Stand Out or Stay Stuck
In episode 134 of The Crazy One, Stephen Gates dives into one of the most pressing challenges creatives face: navigating the job search. With many creatives either seeking new positions due to layoffs...Show More
Episode 134 Career: Tough Love for Your Portfolio: Stand Out or Stay Stuck
34:52 | Nov 29th, 2024
9) Episode 133 Career: How to get laid off
In this episode of The Crazy One, host Stephen Gates dives into a topic that’s all too familiar for many: getting laid off. With his personal experience of being laid off three times throughout his ca...Show More
10) Ep 132 Career: How to navigate the 2024 job market
In this thought-provoking episode of The Crazy One, host Stephen Gates dives deep into the state of the creative industry in 2024. As the industry grapples with unprecedented layoffs and shifting dyna...Show More