Talk Paper Scissors
Join host, Diana Varma, as she explores the wonderful world of design and printing, typography and branding, books and publishing. Diana loves nothing more than getting creative with Creatives about all things creative. Ready to have some fun? Let's Talk Paper Scissors!
Episodes
307 episodes
Personal and Peoples Histories Held in Letterforms with Tré Seals of Vocal Type
This is the third episode in a 4-part guest lecture series, speaking with an incredible range of design and typography pros from across North America! In this eye opening look into the history of typography, signage, prote...
First Things First 2020 with Marc O’Brien and Benjamin Gaydos
This is the second episode in a 4-part guest lecture series, speaking with an incredible range of design and typography pros from across North America! This episode features 2 of the 3 authors of the First Things First 202...
Designing Systems of Type (Mistakes and All!) with James Edmondson of OH no Type Co.
This is the first episode in a 4-part guest lecture series, speaking with an incredible range of design and typography pros from across North America! This episode features type designer and founder of OH no Type Co., Jame...
The Library Loiterers - Vol. I: Following the Fear with Tim Miller at Robarts Library
Welcome, dear friends, to The Library Loiterers.Each episode finds Diana loitering in a library with a special guest in a library location of their choosing. We comb the stacks and have a ...
Sabotaging Self-Sabotage with Lauren Hortie of Oasis Skateboard Factory
It’s a high school experience like no other — Welcome to Oasis Skateboard Factory in Toronto, Canada where students make, design, and sell custom boards for real clients all while receiving high school credits. This altern...
The Magic of Metaphor with Psychotherapist and Author Kate Robson
Today’s guest is registered psychotherapist and author, Kate Robson, exploring her new book, Something to Hold Onto: Simple Images, Metaphors, and Practical Tools to Transform Your Life.Her book is an incredible...
Clarendon: An Incomplete History of Type
From the middle ages to the Middle East, From Futura to Freight, join us on a journey across the type universe and go where no designer has gone before...Welcome to An Incomplete History of Type (Part 6!)This episode is guest h...
San Francisco: An Incomplete History of Type
From the middle ages to the Middle East, From Futura to Freight, join us on a journey across the type universe and go where no designer has gone before...Welcome to An Incomplete History of Type (Part 6!)This episode is guest h...
Verdana: An Incomplete History of Type
From the middle ages to the Middle East, From Futura to Freight, join us on a journey across the type universe and go where no designer has gone before...Welcome to An Incomplete History of Type (Part 6!)This episode is guest h...
Garamond: An Incomplete History of Type
From the middle ages to the Middle East, From Futura to Freight, join us on a journey across the type universe and go where no designer has gone before...Welcome to An Incomplete History of Type (Part 6!)This episode is guest h...
Calibri: An Incomplete History of Type
From the middle ages to the Middle East, From Futura to Freight, join us on a journey across the type universe and go where no designer has gone before...Welcome to An Incomplete History of Type (Part 6!)This episode is guest h...
Marci Stepak on Walking 300 km Through Grief, Connection, and Library Joy (Every Library TO)
Meet our guest, Marci Stepak, who grew up using Toronto public libraries in the late 1970s and early 80s. In this conversation, you’ll hear about Marci’s journey, walking...
How to Wrap a Semester-Long Podcast Project
Lights! Microphone! Podcast -- Episode 6How do you wrap up a massive, semester-long creative project? Join Instructor Diana, alongside student hosts Shana and Alex, for the MDM class's final reflection and listening pa...
How to Master Multilingual Podcasting
Lights! Microphone! Podcast -- Episode 5What happens when your audience demands a language shift? Multilingual creator Winnie Liao joins host Alex to discuss the reality of launching a content project outside the defau...
How to Optimize Your Podcast for Growth
Lights! Microphone! Podcast -- Episode 4Are you optimizing your podcast for the right platforms? Jordan Blair, Podcast Producer at Buzzsprout, breaks down the current reality of podcast growth. Jordan explains why you ...
How to Build a Millionaire Machine
Lights! Microphone! Podcast -- Episode 3Host Alex sits down with Javon Martin to get real about building a podcast that's actually a business in disguise. His show, "100 Ways to Make $100K," isn't just content: it's th...
How to Compose an Iconic Podcast Theme (Serial)
Lights! Microphone! Podcast -- Episode 2 What goes into creating a piece of music that defines a cultural moment? Nick Thorburn, the composer behind Serial's unforgettable theme, sits down with host Shana ...
Launching a Podcast From the Ground Up
Lights! Microphone! Podcast -- Episode 1Ever wondered what goes wrong behind the scenes of a podcast? The production team from "Ctrl Alt Narrate" i...
Introducing: Lights Microphone Podcast
Introducing: Lights Microphone PodcastIn Fall 2025, a group of graduate students set out to learn about podcasting from the ground up and Lights Microphone Podcast is the result. Created i...
net.art Pioneer, Olia Lialina
Down the rabbit hole we go! Each conversation in this series connects in unexpected ways. Every new episode spurring a new line of inquiry, like tunnels turning off in different directions, each with an origin that’s traced back to episodes ...
Olympic Design Joy with Paul Twa
Happy Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina 2026!Graphic designer and illustrator, Paul Twa, is here and he’s full of insights and passion for Olympic design joy!In this conversation, we talk all things design sy...
Independent Foundry Magic with Libbie Bischoff of Type Du Nord
This is the third episode in a 3-part guest lecture series, speaking with a diverse range of design and typography pros from across North America! This episode features the owner of foundry Type Du Nord, Libbie Bischoff.&n...
Design for Social Change and Inclusive City Building with Jay Wall
This is the second episode in a 3-part guest lecture series, speaking with a diverse range of design and typography pros from across North America! This episode features a Creative Director dedicated to social change and i...
Indigenous Type Perspectives with Leo Vicenti
This is the first episode in a 3-part guest lecture series in GCM 230 Typography, speaking with design typography pros from across North America! This episode features type designer and educator at Emily Carr University of...
