Apr 28, 202657 minS0
<p>In last episode of season 2, Rae sits down with award-winning designer and professor Courtney Windham and design publisher and author Margaret Fletcher for a conversation about what it actually takes to document the...
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Type Speaks
Hosted by Rae Nawrocki · arts · EN
About this Podcast:
From the subtleties of typography to the emotional impact of color, and the way everyday objects influence our lives, our guests share their unique perspectives on the power of design. Through candid interviews, we’ll get a closer look at the challenges they’ve faced, the breakthroughs they’ve had, and how design is not just about aesthetics, but about problem-solving, communication, and making an impact.Join host Rae, as Type Speaks aims to inspire, inform, and showcase the voices behind the visuals. This podcast is supported by WEGL 91.1 FM, Auburn University’s radio station. weglfm.com
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Contact path
Public web form
Booking probability
29%
Guest openness
Selective
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What is Type Speaks about?
From the subtleties of typography to the emotional impact of color, and the way everyday objects influence our lives, our guests share their unique perspectives on the power of design.
Who hosts Type Speaks?
Type Speaks is hosted by Rae Nawrocki. The show has published 23 episodes to date.
What has Type Speaks covered recently?
Recent episodes include "02.22 // Into the Beautiful Mess // Courtney Windham & Margaret Fletcher" (28 April 2026, 57 minutes), "02.21 // The Dignity of Discarded Things // Martin Venezky" (5 March 2026, 42 minutes), and "02.20 // Mechanics That Mean Something // James D’Amato & Dillin Apelyan" (24 February 2026, 45 minutes).
How often does Type Speaks publish?
Type Speaks publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 54 minutes across 23 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Type Speaks?
Booking probability for Type Speaks is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Type Speaks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Type Speaks's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Type Speaks?
The strongest fits for Type Speaks are Design Services. Type Speaks has an arts audience.
About the host
Rae Nawrocki hosts Type Speaks, an arts podcast with 23 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Mar 5, 202642 minS0<p>In this episode of Type Speaks, Rae sits down with artist, photographer, and designer Martin Venezky for a wide-ranging conversation about what it truly means to let your materials lead. From his signature practice...
Feb 24, 202645 minS0<p>In this episode of Type Speaks, Rae sits down with tabletop RPG designers and performers James D'Amato and Dillin Apelyan for a thoughtful conversation about what makes game design truly work. Together, they explore...
Episode #19
02.19 // Designing Play // Meguey Baker
Feb 16, 202654 minS0<p>In this episode of Type Speaks, Rae sits down with tabletop game designer, publisher, and textile conservation specialist Meguey Baker for a thoughtful conversation about community gaming in times of turmoil, and why...
Dec 8, 202555 minS0<p>In this episode of Type Speaks, Rae sits down with writer, YouTuber, and longtime games critic Quintin Smith (Quinns) for a wide-ranging conversation about play, culture, criticism, and the wonderfully weird worlds...
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Nov 30, 202559 minS0<p>In this episode of Type Speaks, Rae sits down with designer, educator, and creative entrepreneur Diane Gibbs to explore how curiosity, play, and lifelong learning shape a sustainable creative practice. From...
Nov 21, 20251h 58mS0<p>In this second episode with game designer and quilt historian Meguey “Mother of the Apocalypse” Baker, Rae dives into the deep connections between game design, graphic design, and the human need for play. Together...
Nov 2, 202551 minS0<p>iIn this episode of Type Speaks, Rae sits down with journalist and creator Quentin “Quinns” Smith, co-founder of Shut Up & Sit Down and host of Quinn’s Quest, to explore how storytelling, aesthetics, and criticism...
Oct 22, 202558 minS0<p>In this episode of Type Speaks, Rae sits down with game designer, publisher, and quilt historian Meguey Baker to explore the deep human roots of play, and why games are not an escape from reality, but a way of...
Oct 20, 202535 minS0<p>In this episode of Type Speaks, host Rae sits down with designer and independent creative Will Dove to explore the realities, risks, and rewards of building a self-directed design practice. From juggling the...
Oct 15, 202550 minS0<p>In this episode of Type Speaks, host Rae sits down with designer, artist, educator, and author Mitch Goldstein to talk about the mess, magic, and meaning of the creative process. From failing out of architecture...
Oct 8, 202542 minS0<p>In this episode of Type Speaks, host Rae talks with designer, writer, and educator Nolen Strals about punk, process, and the power of thinking through making. From hand-drawn flyers and DIY zines to branding cultural...
Oct 3, 202545 minS0<p>In this episode of Type Speaks, host Rae sits down with designer and artist Zach Hobbs for a wide-ranging conversation about punk, process, and the joy of making. We trace Zach’s beginnings in Alabama, from...
Sep 22, 202543 minS0<p>In this episode of Type Speaks, host Rae talks with Josh Carnley, co-founder of Matey, about building “destination-minded brands” that create meaningful experiences. Josh shares his journey from advertising to...
Sep 10, 20251h 2mS0<p>In this episode of Type Speaks, host Rae sits down with Jarrett Fuller to talk for a wide-ranging conversation about process, teaching, and the philosophies behind design. We trace Jarrett’s earliest memories of...
Apr 16, 202556 minS0<p>In this episode of Type Speaks, co-hosts Ray and Emiko sit down with Briar Levitt. We dive deep into the origins and purpose of the People's Graphic Design Archive, the importance of saving design history, especially...
Apr 4, 20251h 7mS0<p>In this episode, we speak with Tré Seals a designer, typographer, and founder of Vocal Type. We talk about trade secrets in the type design community, the endangered skill of writing in cursive and knowledge sharing...
- Mar 21, 20251h 2mS0
<p>In this episode of Type Speaks, Rae and Emiko sit down with Morgan Searcy, an art director and creative lead with a background in graphic design, advertising, and progressive politics. From working on major political...
Feb 28, 202549 minS0<p>In this episode, we speak with Aaron Gresham about his journey as a designer, creative director, and mentor. We explore his early influences growing up in a creative household, how southern vernacular design has...
Feb 21, 202538 minS0<p>In this episode, we speak with Mario Bocanegra Martinez about the process of purposeful play leading to new ideas. We also learn what percentage of design is a happy accident, how he cultivates a creative space that...
Recent guests
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Dillin Apelyan
Host of One Shot, superdillin on Bluesky, One Shot Podcast Network
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James D’Amato
Designer, Mayday Roleplay
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Quentin "Quinns" Smith
Shut Up & Sit Down
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Tré Seals
Vocal Type
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