Oy Mates! We're back with the fifth installment of our Down Under mix series with over 200 songs in 1 hour. Outrageous fun, enjoy!

Tracklist: https://www.mc4dmusic.com/

Now booking for this fall:
mc4dmusic@gmail.com

MGMT:
ethan@rydermgmt.com

Down Under Vol. 5 (DU Vol.6 OUT NOW)

Oy Mates back with Vol.2 of the Down Under Country Mixes! Let's have some more Outrageous Fun in 2022

Tracklist: https://www.1001tracklists.com/tracklist/2n4sucz9/mc4d-down-under-country-vol.-2-2022-01-14.html

Down Under Country Mix Vol. 2 (Vol. 7 OUT NOW)

Oyyy mates lucky #3 it is! Hope you enjoy the third installment of our Down Under Country mix series, here's to more outrageous fun.

TRACKLIST: https://www.1001tracklists.com/tracklist/1d4shu1k/mc4d-down-under-country-vol.-3-2022-09-30.html

Down Under Country Mix Vol. 3 (Vol. 7 OUT NOW)

Snippet of Big Bootie Mix 22, enjoy! Creation of mix is credited to Two Friends!

2F Big Bootie Mix Volume 22 Snippet 2

Check out my rework on all streaming platforms: 
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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/dial-drunk-rework/1827935569?i=1827935572

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Noah Kahan - Dial Drunk (Ryan Leary Remix)

"The Christmas Light Fiasco"

Twinkling bulbs, a merry sight,
Until they flicker, fade, and fight.
“Let’s sync them to a jolly tune!”
But they’re off-beat by afternoon.

On the roof, I climb with care,
But the ladder wobbles—oh, beware!
One wrong step, I take a dive,
To the snowbank, still alive!

Props are scattered, lights aglow,
Push them in—oh, too far, oh no!
Frosty’s head rolls down the lawn,
Santa’s sleigh is halfway gone.

Cars pull up to see the show,
But forget to dim their headlights’ glow.
Honking horns and flashing beams,
Drown out the lights’ well-planned schemes.

The light show starts—no, wait, it’s stuck!
Rain pours down, just my luck.
Snowstorms follow, ice does too,
The lights short out—a frosty hue.

Cars pull up to see the show,
But forget to dim their headlights’ glow.
Honking horns and flashing beams,
Drown out the lights’ well-planned schemes.

The light show starts—no, wait, it’s stuck!
Rain pours down, just my luck.
Snowstorms follow, ice does too,
The lights short out—a frosty hue.

A tangled mess, a wire's snapped,
The reindeer props have all collapsed.
But through the chaos, there’s still cheer,
For Christmas comes but once a year!

The Christmas Light Fiasco

In Episode 13.1, host Virgil Carroll is joined by co-host Cole and developer Chad to talk about something deceptively complicated: color. Specifically, the intersection of color palettes, visual design, and accessibility—and why getting it wrong can tank your user experience.

While color choices often get made in design tools or branding meetings, they don’t always translate well to real-world implementation. The crew breaks down why the prettiest colors can create the ugliest accessibility problems once they hit the web.
They dig into key challenges and lessons, including:

✅ Why accessible design isn’t just about having the right colors—it's about using them correctly
✅ How contrast ratios break down across devices and screen sizes
✅ Why bright and “fun” color palettes often fail accessibility testing
✅ How to bring visual flair to a site without sacrificing inclusivity
✅ The difference between decorative vs. purposeful color use—and why it matters

From failed color combinations to misused font sizing, Virgil, Cole, and Chad share their own battle scars from High Monkey’s recent site redesign—and explain how inclusive design forces teams to think functionally, not just aesthetically.

If you’ve ever struggled to make your brand colors work on the web—or if you're tired of your site failing contrast tests but you still want some color pop—this episode’s for you.

For more conversations about digital strategy, UX, accessibility, and all the ways we get it wrong (and how to get it right), visit www.discussingstupid.com and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.


(0:00) - Intro
(2:43) - Accessibility and your brand's color palette
(6:03) - Factoring in font sizes
(7:54) - I still want color pop on my website!!
(11:36) - The approach we took with our new site's color scheme
(15:13) - Outro

Keys to balancing aesthetics and accessibility in web design

Discussing Stupid returns to the airwaves to transform digital facepalms into teachable moments—all in the time it takes to enjoy your coffee break! Sponsored by High Monkey, this podcast dives into ‘stupid’ practices across websites and Microsoft collaboration tools, among other digital realms. 

Our "byte-sized" bi-weekly episodes are packed with expert insights and a healthy dose of humor. Discussions focus on five key areas: Business Process & Collaboration, UX/IA, Inclusive Design, Content & Search, and Performance & SEO. 

Join us and let’s start making the digital world a bit less stupid, one episode at a time.

Keys to balancing aesthetics and accessibility in web design

Discussing Stupid

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