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Alex and Kevin coming at you from the coldest room in Greenpoint, and the only thing keeping them warm is their hot takes. The fellas discuss the Corn Kid, drinking beer through a hot dog straw, the protein infused canned hard seltzer, PSL SZN kickoff, the new 818 bottle, and more!

This week Alex and Kevin talk about the recession and the correlating trend that they consider to be a silver lining. Kevin has some sympathy for the Meta 3d team after Zuck gets cyberbullied for the lackluster graphics he shared from the metaverse. The two also discuss Ben and Jerry’s and Tony’s Chocolonely teaming working together, SNOOP LOOPS, the 7/11 coffee brand update, Starbucks pulling out...

Kevin tells Alex about his newfound love for NASCAR before they taste test Pricklee, a cactus water brand sent to them by a listener. The fellas discuss Decoldest Crawford’s air conditioning commercial, Coca Cola Creation’s Dreamwave soda, Miller High Life’s Ice Cream Dive Bar, the Youtube Shorts Drive-thru, Collins’ Girl Scouts rebrand, and more.

Alex is in Hollywood eating deluxe salads by the pool. Linking, building and rubbing elbows with some of Los Angeles' hottest influencers, but being low-key sneaky aka not name dropping. Slight apologies for the audio quality on this bad boy, blame the Soho House wifi (how is it this bad, I thought people were supposed to work there?) Anyways, the fellas get into it this week talking about th...

Things get wilder as Alex and Kevin welcome on former Partner and Creative Director at Collins, Executive Creative Director at Sweetgreen Brand Studio, and current Global Principal at Wolff Olins: Thomas Wilder! The takes get spicy after an in depth rundown of Sweetgreen menu hacks. They talk about Choco Taco, Hilton’s new commercial featuring Paris Hilton, Kate Moss x Diet Coke, General Mills x K...

Alex and Kevin discuss the hottest internet stories and dip into a quick history lesson before getting into the topics, which include but are not limited to: The Hot Pocket’s Rebrand, Heinz Spoon Fries, Jimmy Fallon MSCHF Gobstomper shoes, and Old Navy x Bored Ape. HOT POCKETS REBRAND https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/7/11/hot-pockets-gets-a-hot-new-packaging-design HEINZ SPOON FRIES https://thedie...

They are back! After a week hiatus because of some hot hot summertime fires, Alex and Kevin discuss this years hotdog eating contest, Minions Rise of Gru fallout, The new I voted Sticker in Ulster County NY, MSCHF Eat the Rich popsicles, Arby’s x Old Spice Meat Sweat Defense Kit, Radio Shack Twitter account, Coke x Marshmello, and more! ~ Taco Bell x Cheez-Its https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation...

Alex and Kevin are exhilarated from NYC NFT! They have totally changed their stance on NFTs. Specifically they are all in on the Bored Ape Yacht Club. SIKE YOU THOUGHT! Alex and Kevin discuss Snoop Dogg and Eminem x Snoop Dogg’s new song from the D 2 the LBC, Kanye West’s surprise BET awards speech, The Kraft Mac and Cheese redesign, the Sprite rebrand, Mary Jones cannabis drink, Daring Chicken te...

Better late than never! Alex and Kevin release the heat this week as they talk about this week’s most talked about topics. The fellas discuss Smartwater's new brand affiliate, Photoshop becoming free(ish), Twinkcoin, Functional Donuts, Whipnotic Whipped Cream, French’s Ketchup Popsicle, the Heinz Hot Dog Pact, and more! Zendaya x Smartwater https://twitter.com/smartwater/status/15391259676160...

Alex and Kevin are moving fast af this week! Buckle up and enjoy the ride as your two favorite podcast hosts talk about Jayson Tatum’s new Candy Brand, Olipop x Minions, Miller Lite Beercoal, Mcdonalds’ Russian franchises new identity, Jack and Coke RTD cocktail, and more! ~ JAYSON TATUM’s BFY CANDY https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/6/9/jayson-tatums-side-step-sweets-unveils-better-for-you-small-wi...

Alex and Kevin discuss the Apple bringing back the silhouettes, Kim K’s new skin care brand, the KFC Jack Harlow meal, the unique milkshake concoctions at University of Miami, Van Leeuwen's Grey Poupon flavor, Heineken high-tech bottle opener, and more! APPLE BRINGS BACK THE SILHOUETTES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkRoRQAkelI KIM K WITH THE NEW SKIN CARE BRAND https://thedieline.com/blog/...

Alex and Kevin are back from Boston where they attended HOW Design Live and presented the Dieline awards. They talk about Kanye West’s McDonald's packaging design, Taco Bell sells out of the Mexican Pizza and postpones Mexican Pizza the Musical, Mona Lisa gets caked, Ritz and Oreo drop and extremely limited edition treat, Salvation Army joins the conversation on distressed sneaker convo, and...

Alex and Kevin talk to Jess Kirkman, Executive Creative Director of Taco Bell! They talk about life as an in house creative, Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza the Musical,  iPod being discontinued, Balenciaga's distressed sneakers, and more! Jess Kirkman https://manifestjess.com/ @manifest.jess @tacobelldesign Mexican Pizza, the Musical https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/10/entertainment/dolly-parton-d...

Alex and Kevin welcome on Joni Center aka Alex's mom! 

Kevin and Pete take calls from you, the listeners. We weigh in on topics brought to us, and have a good time while doing it!

Alex and Kevin discuss the return of Mexican Pizza, Snickers vein game, Flaming Hot MTN Dew is back, AXE Dogecan: the Stick, the new NBA Finals logo, and more!

Alex and Kevin welcome on the dynamic duo who drive Dieline: Andrew Gibbs and Jessica Deseo! They discuss the world of packaging, sustainability, and brands. Topics include: Skullcandy x Doritos limited edition 4/20 headphones, the Beatles Cannabis Club - All Things Grass, Wingstop’s Blazed and Glazed, Guitar Center logo refresh, Liquid Death’s new campaign Don’t F*ck the Planet, and more! SKULLCA...

Alex and Kevin talk about Pro Wrestling, the first Pixel flavored beverage, two MSCHF drops, the Baskin Robins rebrand, Cracker Jill and more! PIXEL FLAVORED COKE https://www.coca-colacompany.com/news/coca-cola-creations-zero-sugar-byte-launch MSCHF X THE WEEKEND VINYL BLADE https://vinylblade.com/?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=vinylblade&utm_campaign=newdrop MSCHF X TYGA WAVY SHOES https...

Alex and Kevin talk about brands being brands on April Fools day and recap some of the highlights and lowlights from the internet that day. Dieline Highlights https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/4/4/best-april-fools-day-packaging-pranks-of-2022 Ritz x Eos https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/4/1/latest-collab-from-eos-and-ritz-will-leave-lips-buttery-smooth Magic Stroon https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/4...

Alex and Kevin try the Coors Chillollipop and discuss the Spicy Fish Diss, Burger King Poop Ice Cream, Pepsi's maple syrup flavored cola, Ryan Reynolds' new commercial for one password, and more. PUSHA T - SPICY FISH DISS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn0LjF4_5r4 BURGER KING BRAZIL - POOP ICE CREAM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBiSfoOiE9M&ab_channel=DavidTheAgency PEPSI x IHOP h...

Alex and Kevin discuss Mike Tyson’s Mike Bites ear-shaped cannabis edibles, Coors Chillolipops, Bored and Hungry an NFT based restaurant, Limewire is back as an NFT marketplace, MSCHF shoes, and more! MIKE BITES https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/3/16/mike-tyson-releases-ear-shaped-cannabis-gummies COORS CHILLOLLIPOPS https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/3/17/coors-light-calms-march-madness-fans-down-wi...

ZIPENG ZHU joins Alex and Kevin for this weeks episode! ZZ is a Chinese-born designer, art director, illustrator and animator based in New York City who owns and operates the Dazzle Studio! Follow @ZZDESIGN and @DAZZLE.STUDIO or find his work here: DAZZLE.STUDIO DAZZLE.SUPPLY ZZ-IS.IT

Alex and Kevin discuss the HERforSHE International Women's Day campaign by Hershey's and HP, Kraft Singles song "Square It" by Kelis, Vizzy's new Mimosa Hard Seltzer, Dollar Shave Club's Brown Noise Machine, and more!

Alex and Kevin talk about how Alex actively watching 12 shows at this moment, Natural Light’s new Mullet-centric promotion, Coors “Almighty” Light blessed beer, Liquid Death (2021 Fronty Brand of the Year) gets ripped off,  Amazon’s new logo for NFL Thursday Night Football, and more! Natural Light https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/2/28/crank-up-the-foreigner-natty-light-wants-to-pay-you-to-rock-a-m...

Alex and Kevin discuss Coca Cola Starlight, GLONUTS, Leinenkugel's Shandy Shorts, Heinz being 150 years late with pasta sauce, Peloton tanking, Michelob’s NBA jam cans, and more. Coca Cola Starlight https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/2/17/coca-cola-launches-starlight-a-new-to-earth-limited-edition-flavor Glonuts https://eatglonuts.com/ Shandy Shorts https://thedieline.com/blog/2022/2/22/show-of...