The Webby Podcast

In the final episode of Season 10 of The Webby Podcast, David-Michel Davies speaks with Marta Tellado about Consumer Reports’ shift into the digital, the importance of educating younger generations on the protections they’re allowed as consumers, and what safeguarding consumer rights look like in today’s digitized world.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by Emma Lembke, who founded LOG OFF, a global movement to help youth re-examine their relationship to social media and insert Gen Z’s voice in discussions around responsible technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode we sit down with Rex Woodbury, Partner at Index Ventures, founder and CEO of the app Worthy, and avid writer about the intersection of tech, culture and startups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Webby Podcast we sit down with special guest Jasmyn Lawson, who is a Content Executive at Netflix and a cultural media strategist. Centering on a passion for tech, media, and culture, Jasmyn has led a career dedicated to amplifying and championing Black stories made by Black creatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Webby Podcast, we welcome our special guests Wally and Amanda Koval, Founders of the two-time Webby Winning project, Accidentally Wes Anderson, The Website. In 2017, Accidentally Wes Anderson started as an Instagram account to function as a visual bucket list for Wally and Amanda. Today, it is known globally as the home of the aesthetic the critically acclaimed and well-loved film director Wes Anderson is most known for, with over a million followers. Check out the episode for you chance to explore the behind-the-scenes of the bold and adventurous pursuit that took years in the making. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Webby Podcast, we’re joined by Cathy Hackl, better known as the Godmother of the Metaverse. As a seasoned strategist around new technologies, she has made extraordinary contributions to this new frontier. From consulting tech companies such as HTC VIVE and Magic Leap to her current work as Chief Metaverse Officer at Journey, Hackl’s work is ushering in a new era of creativity. We sat down with Hackl to discuss all things Metaverse and Web3, including new innovations across NFTs, gaming and, most recently, virtual fashion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Director, Writer and Producer Elle Key talks us through her podcast The History of Sketch Comedy, hosted and performed by her husband Keegan-Michael Key, and for which she won the Webby for Best Writing at the 26th Annual Webby Awards!Join us for a journey through the history of comedy, with plenty of jokes and laughs along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we promote responsible use of technology? And how do we make sure that everyone has equal and equitable access to it? Webby Awards President Claire Graves explored this and the responsibilities we have to each other as we use technology at the It’s Up To Us: A Responsible Tech Future panel. Panelists were two experts in responsible technology: Michele Lawrence Jawando of Omidyar Network and Dr. Fallon Wilson of #BlackTechFutures Research Institute. Jawando and Dr. Fallon had a critical discussion on the current state of technology–especially in relation to its accessibility and how it can be used responsibly–as well as what we can do to use technology to shape our future into one that’s equitable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor, podcaster, TV host, children’s literacy advocate, and Webby Award winner LeVar Burton joins us as we kick off Season 10 of The Webby Podcast.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Anita Hill has devoted her life to combating gender based violence. She is a lawyer, an educator, and was at this year’s Webby Awards to accept the Best Public Service and Activism Webby on behalf of Pineapple Street Media and The Meteor for the Podcast, Because of Anita.In 1991, she bravely traveled to Washington and testified to the US Senate that then Supreme Court Nominee Clarence Thomas sexually harassed her. 30 years later, that pivotal moment continues to shape our country and how we deal with gender-based violence, on a social, political and cultural level. Professor Hill joins the Webby Awards Podcast to talk about her career, how she stays grounded, and her own Podcast, Getting Even With Anita Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Scott isn't just a podcast pioneer and award-winning actor, most recently in Apple+'s Severance. He's also the 26th Annual Webby Awards Best Actor Winner. In Severance, Adam Scott plays Mark an employee of Lumon Industries who agrees to a "severance" program in which his non-work memories are separated from his work memories and his gradual discovery of what is really happening at Lumon and in his life.  Adam joins the Webby Awards Podcast to talk about music, his philosophy toward acting, and his stunning performance in Severance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host David-Michel Davies is joined by Claire Graves, President of The Webby Media Group and Steve Marchese, Webby Awards Chief Production Officer to discuss a few of their favorite Webby Winners ahead of the 26th Annual Webby Awards, happening Monday May 16th. Check out all of this year's winners at https://winners.webbyawards.com/winnersWinners mentioned in this episode:Accidentally Wes AndersonPlanned Parenthood's Text ChatbotPost ReportsFingerspelling.xyzFootprints on ExtinctionThe Simpsons BalenciagaAdam Scott A Hotdog is a Sandwich Garbage Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hans Jørgen Wiberg is the founder of the Be My Eyes App, which connects blind and low-vision users with fully-sighted volunteers to help with daily tasks. Hans joins us to talk about the app's origin story, how they connect their surplus of volunteers to users in need of help, and their new employment initiative to get blind and low-vision people hired. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chani Nicholas is one of today’s most prominent astrologers, a Webby Award winner, and best-selling author. She’s also the founder of the CHANI app, which helps downloaders use astrology for radical self-acceptance. There, in addition to guiding the apps’ users on their personal journeys, she’s also building an equitable tech company. Chani spoke to us about astrology's resurgence through social media, launching her astrology newsletter and website in the early aughts, and her journey into astrology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 9 of The Webby Podcast kicks off with a special roundtable on the 26th Annual Webby Awards Nominees. Host David-Michel Davies is joined by Claire Graves, President of The Webby Media Group and Steve Marchese, Webby Awards Chief Production Officer to discuss a few of their favorite Webby Nominees.Vote for your favorite nominees in the Webby People’s Voice through April 21 at vote.webbyawards.com Nominees mentioned in this episode:Spotify 2021 Wrapped by SpotifyThe Lost Class by Leo Burnett ChicagoHow Normal Am I? by Pineapplejazz DesignThe New Normal by Schema Design, LLCLast Day: Trauma by Lemonada MediaThe Queen of Basketball by Breakwater StudiosWayfinder The National Film Board of CanadaEffin’ Birds by Effin’ BirdsSmartless by Wondery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jad Finck is the vice president of Innovation & Sustainability at Allbirds. In 2014, the sneaker company started as a kickstarter to build running shoes using merino wool. Now, Allbirds has blossomed into both a full brand, and a mission-driven company that puts sustainability at the forefront.In June, Jad became a judge for the inaugural Anthem Awards - the Webby's new initiative for mission and purpose-driven work - and will help review our Sustainability, Environment & Climate entries this year.More information is at allbirds.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eliot Higgins is a citizen journalist and founder & executive director of Bellingcat, an international collective of researchers, investigators and citizen journalists. They use the Internet — information available in maps, videos, social  media and much more — to investigate and break some of the biggest stories about international conflicts, from smuggling operations, airstrikes, weapons trading and more.To learn more about what they do, visit Bellingcat.com. Read Eliot's book at https://www.bellingcat.com/book/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hamish Brocklebank, chief of YouGov Safe at YouGov — an international research data and analytics group — has built a tool that allows consumers get paid to share information about everything they do online. The consumers share what they buy, watch and play — all of which helps inform the next wave of technology. On a larger scale, YouGov studies what shifting consumer choices will mean for brands, marketers, and the general public. This year, they’ve helped the Webby Awards survey how consumers feel about recent digital innovations across online gaming and livestream commerce, for the 2021 Webby Trend Report, titled Way Too New! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cindi Leive is a journalist, advocate and co-founder of The Meteor, a media collective whose goal is to advance the freedom and dignity of all women. They’ve produced a lot of very important work, from the Undistracted with Brittany Packnett Cunningham podcast, to their most recent tour de force in podcasting — “Because of Anita Hill," a series that looked 30 years back on the impact of Anita Hill's testimony. Learn more about them at wearethemeteor.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve driven a car, chances are you have used a GPS system, like Google Maps or Waze for the most accurate routes.Today, we talk to Noam Bardin, who served as CEO of Waze from 2009 until his departure in February.He joins us to talk all about the early days of the popular navigation app, and building a community of drivers that actively make the app better. Follow Noam Bardin on Twitter at https://twitter.com/noam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.