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Episode 1 / Futura

In this first episode we talk about Futura, that most versatile of modernist typefaces and its designer Paul Renner, the OG Anti-fa.

Episode 2 / Gill Sans

Due to technical issues during recording, we skip our advertised feature on Times New Roman; although fear not, we will return to Times New Roman in the future. Instead we focus on Gill Sans, and Eric Gill, type designer and religious artist, with a sideline in erotic woodcuts.

Episode 3 / Bodoni

After a much longer than intended “we’re out of lockdown and we have a social life again!” pause The Type Pod is back! In this episode we deep dive into Bodoni, that typeface most beloved by designers of fashion magazines.

Episode 4 / Times New Roman

In this episode we examine the history of that most ubiquitous of typefaces, Times New Roman, which is much more interesting than Times New Roman itself, honest.

Episode 5 / Baskerville

In this episode we talk about Baskerville, which is the most trustworthy typeface (as proven by science.)

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