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The Crazy One

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The Crazy One is an award-winning podcast for creatives, leaders, and anyone who refuses to settle. Hosted by renowned designer and global design leader Stephen Gates, this show delivers unfiltered honesty, actionable insights, and hard-won wisdom to help you grow your creativity, lead with confidence, and build a meaningful career.


With over two decades leading world-class design teams at companies like InVision, Citi, Starwood Hotels, WW, and McCann Erickson, Stephen has built brands and digital experiences for clients including Disney, American Airlines, W Hotels, Verizon, Acura, and more — work that’s earned over 150 international awards and has been featured by Apple in 10 keynotes, 4 commercials, and the Human Interface Guidelines.


Now as the founder of CRZY, an independent strategy and design studio, he’s helping companies find bold new visions for their brands, experiences, and creative futures. Through The Crazy One, he shares everything he’s learned along the way — from integrating behavioral science with human-centered design to navigating imposter syndrome to building a career and creative life on your own terms.


With over 100 episodes and a loyal global audience, The Crazy One has been named:

• Webby Award Honoree for Best Technology Podcast

• #1 Podcast by Inside Design, HOW Design Live, and Springboard

• 5-star rated across every iTunes Store worldwide


This is more than a design podcast. It’s a wake-up call. A masterclass. A real-talk guide for finding your voice, owning your crazy, and changing the game.


No BS. No buzzwords. Just real insights from someone who’s been there.

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  • Ep 142 Creativity: AI and the hidden cost of plausible, almost-right work

    Ep 142 Creativity: AI and the hidden cost of plausible, almost-right work
    Apr 15 2026

    AI and cheap tools have given everyone the ability to produce work that looks professional, sounds credible, and feels like the real thing. The problem? It isn't. In this episode, Stephen introduces the term Plausible Noise — the growing layer of almost-right work that's quietly eroding quality standards, collapsing accountability, and making it harder than ever to defend the value of real expertise. He breaks down how it's breaking organizations, why experts are partly to blame, and what you can actually do about it.

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    21 min
  • Ep 141 Design: A bigger strategy behind Apple’s Liquid Glass?

    Ep 141 Design: A bigger strategy behind Apple’s Liquid Glass?
    Jun 18 2025

    Stephen finally breaks the seal on AI — not with a prompt tutorial or workflow breakdown (he’s got a YouTube video for that), but with a deeper dive into the real conversation: how AI is shaking the creative industry to its core.

    From WWDC buzz to Liquid Glass backlash, this one’s not about UI drama — it’s about system strategy. Stephen unpacks Apple’s latest moves through a deeper lens: unified design, AI readiness, and what it really takes to build future-proof experiences. Because this moment isn’t just about skeuomorphism making a comeback. It’s about Apple quietly setting the stage for a smarter, more integrated creative ecosystem — and what that signals for the rest of us.

    • Why design decisions at Apple are never just about design
    • The real story behind Liquid Glass (and why most people missed it)
    • How systems thinking reveals the future of AI integration
    • What creative leaders can learn from Apple’s long game

    This one might age like milk — or prove prophetic. Either way, it’s a must-listen.

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    14 min
  • Ep 140 Keynote: 'Bet on Yourself" BeMore Festival 2025

    Ep 140 Keynote: 'Bet on Yourself" BeMore Festival 2025
    May 7 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, Stephen dives deep into the tough decisions that led him to bet on himself. He talks about embracing the fear of failure, navigating imposter syndrome, and overcoming the challenges of creative work in a corporate culture that doesn’t always value it. Whether you’re considering going out on your own, struggling with self-doubt, or just looking for a way to reconnect with your creative passions, Stephen’s story offers valuable insights and actionable advice to help you take the next step in your career. Tune in for a candid conversation about the challenges and rewards of betting on yourself and turning your passion into your profession.

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    57 min
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