Less Than or Equal: Recent Episodes
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Less Than or Equal is a podcast dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of geeks facing inequality in their industries. Hosted by Aleen Simms.
In the final (for now!) episode of Less Than Or Equal, the tables are turned! Hear Jean MacDonald ask Aleen the tough questions:
Why is the show ending? Will the archive be available? (Spoiler: of course!) How has Less Than Or Equal changed Aleen's life? What is the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything?
Alicia and Aleen talk about learning how to write iOS apps, the many facets and considerations of writing an app for victims of domestic violence, empowering women, and what it's like to be filmed for an Apple promotional video.
Thursday and Aleen talk about writing, the importance of style guides, and Thursday's project: The Responsible Communication Style Guide.
Stephen joins Aleen to talk about Relay FM, diversity, the importance of community, and his life as the parent of a child with cancer.
Steven and Aleen talk about his path to Apple journalism, the difficulties of writing about accessibility, and the tools he uses to write.
Virginia tells Aleen about her paths to both art and tech, confidence, and the importance of community.
Aki and Aleen talk about working for President Obama’s reelection campaign, being a nomad, and activism.
Sev tells Aleen about his experience transitioning genders while also transitioning careers and shares how they impacted one another, how he decided against building a tech startup, and the insecurity of indie life.
Alex and Aleen talk about podcasting, amplifying the voices of women, and self-promotion.
Lisa joins Aleen again to talk about the Internet of Things and the thought (or lack thereof) behind All the Things, social media overload, Steven Universe, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.
Sonya and Aleen talk about having colorful hair, being passionate about customer support and the nuances of doing it well, and how awesome our 30s have been!
Shelly joins Aleen to talk about why she wrote a book about iOS accessibility, diversity, and putting people in boxes.
Amelia joins Aleen to talk about the public beta of MyTransHealth, how it started and why it's important, future plans, and juggling passion projects with work.
Karen and Aleen discuss advocacy and mentorship in tech, leaving corporations for consultancies, and the intersection of parenting and leadership.
Kronda and Aleen talk about the freelancing life, the importance of community, and focusing on your superpower.
Jacqui and Aleen talk about delegating, handling growth, reporting on Apple events, how tech has and hasn't embraced diversity, and traveling.
Charli and Femke join Aleen to talk about side projects, making things happen, getting up early, and moving far away from home!
Helene and Aleen talk about writing, respecting other cultures, career choices, juggling parenting with authorship, and more!
Chiu-Ki and Aleen talk about freelancing, side projects, public speaking, and how they approach making changes in their communities.
Join Cate and Aleen as they talk about speaking at tech conferences, codes of conduct (they're important!), healthy work environments, and shine theory.
Andie and Aleen talk about opening a geeky theater and representation & biases in entertainment.
Lauren and Aleen talk about how YOU can help marginalized people in tech, coding bootcamps, and public speaking!
Anna and Aleen discuss mobile versus console gaming, the ways mobile games can earn money, and reinventing yourself.
Nat and Aleen talk about how the App Camp for Girls curriculum was developed, using Objective-C versus Swift for the camp, and who App Camp is for.
Join Erika and Aleen as they talk about podcasting, representation in podcasting, and growing up geeky.
Join Ally and Aleen as they talk about apps for Mac and iOS, Apple's latest and greatest hardware (iPad Pro and Apple Watch), traveling with tech, and working from home.
Sabriel joins Aleen to talk about customizing her car with plastidip, polyamory, and Star Trek.
Jessica and Aleen talk about working in the tech industry, gender bias, rage crying, procrastination, and more!
Tanya and Aleen talk about what's involved in putting together panels for a diverse conference, how feminism should be for everyone, and podcasting.
Lynne joins Aleen to talk about how she created an iOS app without knowing Objective-C or Swift, accessibility on different types of devices, and her experiences singing cabaret.
Basel joins Aleen to discuss how he narrowly avoiding going to law school, his path to becoming a developer, and how the tech community tries (and doesn't try) to welcome newcomers.
Lisa and Aleen talk about comic books (who's better: Marvel or DC?), the state of children's toys, and the cognitive burdens of poverty
Robert and Aleen talk about how he started advocating for blind people, why he no longer supports GamerGate, and the month he spent with no Internet access.
Louis and Aleen talk about his experiences growing up, how the Hatlan Center for the Blind helped him learn how to be independent, and how people with sight should approach helping blind strangers.
Neem joins Aleen to talk about becoming a developer after getting a degree in biology, perspectives on various tech conferences, and helping older populations learn how to use modern tech.
Aleen's in the hot seat this week! Listen as she and Justin talk about what they've learned over the course of the show and where Less Than Or Equal is going.
In a rare followup episode, Nicole joins us once again to talk about how the school year is going for her gender non-conforming child.
Yasmine and Aleen duke it out: Android or iOS? Two people enter, only one can exit! They also talk about must-have apps, diversity at Apple and Google, and helping more people access technology.
The Misbehavin' Maidens join Aleen to talk about promoting sex positivity through music and general geekery!
Megan and Aleen talk about trigger warnings, creating safer spaces, and the end of the world (via holodeck gaming).
Tempest and Aleen talk about Jem and the Holograms, music, equality, representation, and improving our culture.
Katriel and Aleen talk about making games, how indies handle bug tracking, and pitching, writing, & editing articles.
Matt and Aleen talk about the things that go into organizing a convention as well as creating and playing games.
Siena and Aleen discuss software development, crowd funding, the Internet's favorite (cats!), and video games.
Nicole joins Aleen to discuss connecting with people online, parenting, and raising kids who are unabashedly themselves.
Amelia joins Aleen to talk about how she got started in tech, the My Trans Health origin story and future plans, and supportive work environments.
Robert joins Aleen to discuss his history as an Apple aficionado and how technology with accessibility for blind people has made his life better.
Mikah joins Aleen to talk about his experiences being biracial, bisexual, and Christian.
Amanda and Aleen talk about the amazingness of stickers, animating games, work/life balance, breastfeeding, and the Giant Spacekat origin story.
Maia and Aleen talk about LEGO, LEGO, and LEGO! Also gender representation in the toy aisle, diversity, and feminism.
Joe and Aleen discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling on same gender marriage, the impact of rainbow profile pictures, and equality in Hollywood.
Mollie and Aleen talk about standing out in a crowd, Press XY, and trans representation in video games.
Steve and Aleen talk about being diagnosed with ADD as an adult, Splatoon, Dunkin' Donuts, and dad jokes.
Stephanie and Aleen talk about intersectional feminism and how to help women of color in tech, social media, and more!
Anne and Aleen talk about Anne's rise to Internet prominence, book writing, feminism, rape culture, and marriage equality.
Ashley and Aleen talk about games, games writing, attending conferences, and being called out when we make mistakes.
Moisés and Aleen talk about being multi-ethnic in the southern US, representation in comic books, and TV theme songs.
Kahlief and Aleen talk about increasing the diversity of our guests, coming to terms with our privilege, allyship, and podcasting for beginners.
Jean and Aleen discuss how App Camp for Girls got started, how it works, and how it can grow.
Andrea and Aleen talk about writing, working and attending conventions, comics, and video games!
Ben and Aleen talk about the neurochemical science behind bullying, brainstorm ways to combat it, and (of course) video games!
Tanya and Aleen talk about how I Need Diverse Games started, what's coming for INDG, and representation in video games.
Jeremy and Aleen talk about the intersection of geekdom and Christianity, misconceptions about Mennonites and their cousins the Amish, and Jeremy's journey to becoming (and being) a pastor.
Erin and Aleen talk about learning their limits and taking care of themselves, owning their mistakes, and how some geeky businesses alienate women.
Thomas and Aleen talk about getting into cheerleading as an adult, trusting others, and video games.
Amy and Aleen talk about storytelling in video games. Amy talks about creating her games, respecting players, and how she started programming.
Georgia and Aleen discuss depression and strategies for emerging from it. They also discuss Gene Roddenberry's vision of the future, Georgia's arcade cabinet, and the games they've been playing!
Maddy and Aleen talk about surviving and enjoying PAX, how Maddy started cosplaying, and how Maddy decides who to cosplay. They also debate how geeks are perceived by non-geeky people, discuss what the cosplay community gets right (and wrong), and codes of conduct.
Ashley introduces Aleen to Digimon. Ashley and Aleen talk about their favorite young adult books, what they love (and dislike) about The Hunger Games, Native American representation in Twilight, and other book geekery.
Anna, Jessica, and Aleen talk about parenting, Steve Lubitz for president, and some serious stuff.
Sean and Aleen discuss the Alliance for Girls in STEM, the state of toys and books for girls, and creative writing.
Serenity and Aleen talk about roller derby, finding community, rhetoric, and radio theater.
Jonathan and Aleen talk about writing a Song a Day, social justice, GameJew, and exercising creativity muscles.
Jenna and Aleen talk about Counting Kingdom, making a living as an indie game developer, and programming Twitter bots.
Donna and Aleen talk about Inclusive Geekery, tabletop gaming, OrcaCon, diversity at conventions, and working for a tabletop games publisher.
Tifa and Aleen talk about Magic: The Gathering, the Lady Plainswalkers Society, being on convention panels, and tabletop gaming.
Quinn and Aleen talk about retrocomputing, the intricacies of owning and modifying pinball machines, the future of mobile gaming, and making it in the tech industry.
Kabe, Anna, and Aleen talk about creative constraints and how they impact the way games are written.
Virginia and Aleen talk about real-world sexual harassment in the game dev and tech industries.
Steve and Aleen talk about Isometric, gaming, parenting geeky girls, and how friends can support parents of autistic children.
Brianna, Anna, and Aleen talk about threats Brianna has received and being a woman in the gaming industry. Also, reader questions!
Kronda and Aleen talk about working in the tech field, the Ascend Project, equality getting a foothold, and the pros of starting your own business.
Greg Thomas and Aleen talk about racism, how it compares to sexism, and increasing diversity in tech.
Aleen's channeling John Green's Mental Floss videos! Talking fast and throwing down information about 12 black technology and science pioneers you may have never learned about.
Ashe and Aleen talk about ways people and companies can deal with marginalization, AlterConf, and classism.
Adriel and Aleen talk about game jams (including Train Jam), Game a Week, game development, and the power of the Internet.
Episode o' followup, where Aleen reflects on some feedback she's received and on her first two interviews.
Julie Horvath and Aleen talk about Passion Projects, the monoculture in tech, and defying expectations.
Brianna Wu and Aleen talk about the soon-to-be released Revolution 60, finding a voice in the tech industry, and sexism in gaming.
Aleen and Justin talk about what the show is, what its goals are, and how we hope to achieve them.