Top 5 UX Podcasts Worth Paying Attention To

Look, we know you’ve spent 2 hours adjusting a button that looked fine 3 hours ago.
You’ve renamed the same component five times.
And you’re one auto-layout away from a breakdown.

Breathe.
Put your mouse down.
Let your ears do the work.

Here are 5 actual podcast episodes that won’t waste your time or your design mojo.

So grab your headphones. Your portfolio will thank you.

1. Designing with Dark Patterns – UX Principles Gone Rogue
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Why listen: Want to understand what not to do? This episode breaks down shady design tactics that trick users and how to design with integrity instead. Every UX professional should understand the distinction between nudging and manipulation.

2. Figma Files, Fonts & Failures – The Real Design Diaries
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Why listen: Behind every slick screen is a series of hilarious Figma fails and font wars. This podcast keeps it real with lessons learned from design gone wrong and how to bounce back better.

3. The Psychology Behind Great UX Writing
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Why listen: This one’s for the microcopy nerds. Dive into how a single word can make or break user trust. If you’ve ever argued over button labels, this is your therapy session.

4. Storytelling in UX – Design That Feels Like a Good Movie
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Why listen: Great UX is great storytelling. This episode explores how to guide users like characters in a narrative. Plot twist? You’ll start designing with more emotion and less autopilot.

5. Design Trends You Shouldn’t Ignore in 2025
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Why listen: Think of this as your cheat sheet to what’s hot (and what’s over). From gesture-based UX to AI interfaces, this one’s got your FOMO covered.

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