Jake and Jonathan

Jake Knapp & Jonathan Courtney

Jake and Jonathan (formally Product Breakfast Club) is a behind the scenes look at how some of the best companies in the world design their products. Jake Knapp, NY Times best-selling author of "Sprint", has helped companies like Slack, Nest and 23andMe build successful products. Jonathan Courtney, co-founder of AJ&Smart, has worked with companies like RedBull, eBay and the United Nations, to help them build better products faster. In this new, exciting podcast, the two of them have teamed up to discuss things like product design, innovation and productivity.

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150 episodes
Updated Oct 5, 2020
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Dec 16, 2019 · 57 min
109: The BEST of EVERYTHING 2019
You have a problem in your mouth. Jonathan’s wife hurt her tail in a fight. Jake’s cat is high on drugs and walking backwards. Show notes: https://productbreakfastclub.simplecast.com
Dec 9, 2019 · 49 min
108: Product Awards 2019
Show notes: https://productbreakfastclub.simplecast.com/
Dec 2, 2019 · 36 min
107: CYBERTRUUUUCCCCKKK!!!!!!
Nintendo’s Ring. Tesla’s Cybertruck. Cute baby vomit. Ganalf awards. People fun. Show notes: https://productbreakfastclub.simplecast.com/
Nov 25, 2019 · 53 min
106: Apple’s Secret New 2023 Product LEAKS!
BLACK FRIDAY SALE! Go to https://ajsmart.com/ww to get a 53% discount on the official Design Sprint course made by Jake & Jonathan themselves! 🤑 Jake and Jonathan talk about how they’ve been moaning for months. Jonathan has even started to track his mood with an app! Jake gives a juicy Gandalf updates. A Strategy Sprint? The future of computing is you staring into nothing. Why do people go to fake dinners during conferences? And, should Jake write a book about giving awesome presentations..?
Nov 18, 2019 · 44 min
105: Airpods Pro VS Mother’s Milk
Jake and Jonathan talk talk about coughing while flying business class and getting results from your coughs. Jake is in Barcelona and doesn’t want to eat alone. Next, they talk about Big Boy AirPods™. A video game featuring a fetus. Lastly, some book & tv show recommendations. Show notes: https://productbreakfastclub.simplecast.com
Nov 11, 2019 · 38 min
104: Jake & Jonathan LIVE from New York City
MERCH! Get your t-shirt here: teespring.com/stores/jakejonathan. Jake and Jonathan talk talk about…nothing in specific really.😅 But that’s what the podcast is about anyway, right..?! Enjoy! 😘 P.S. If you really want to know, they talk about the idea of going back to a normal job and having a boss after being independent. Show notes: https://productbreakfastclub.simplecast.com
Nov 4, 2019 · 52 min
103: You need to have this Mindset to Succeed
MERCH! Get your t-shirt here: teespring.com/stores/jakejonathan. Jake and Jonathan talk about the abundance mindsetand why it makes business sense in the longterm. Also, designers with a scarcity mindset won’t get very far. There’s a ton of money in workshopping. How much should you charge for a Design Sprint? Finally, are you an entitled designer..? If you are, learn how to be a guide instead. Show notes: https://productbreakfastclub.simplecast.com
Oct 28, 2019 · 31 min
102: Jonathan is NOT happy today!
Jake and Jonathan talk about how babies suck but they’re a good investment. Jonathan talks astrophysics. Jake tells Jonathan how to get out of funk. Aaaand music recommendations. Because. Show notes: https://productbreakfastclub.simplecast.com
Oct 21, 2019 · 57 min
101: Amazon’s Vibrating Ring
New MERCH is here! Get your limited-time time tee now. 1000 sticks. Jake and Jonathan talk about cooking robots, funny videos, and how designers can work on things that matter. Show notes: https://productbreakfastclub.simplecast.com/
Oct 14, 2019 · 1 hr 2 min
100: How To Be Less Stressed
WE MADE IT! Episode 100! First, a celebration is in order! 🎊 Then we find out Jake is a control freak. Then Jonathan teaches Jake about the power of delegation and life changing magic of getting a personal assistant. Then cities are rated with sticks. Show notes: https://productbreakfastclub.simplecast.com
Oct 7, 2019 · 49 min
99: This Skill is a KILLER Career Booster!
Jake and Jonathan talk about one of their favorite books of all time! A book that will give a KILLER career boost! But before that, they talk about Jake’s sensitive area, motivation swings, Gandalf favorite moments. Storytelling. Show notes: https://productbreakfastclub.simplecast.com/
Sep 30, 2019 · 33 min
98: This Design Trend has to STOP!
What’s a Hobbit? Wolves have meetings? Does Gandalf actually do REAL magic? Oh and Jonathan talks about the BEST PRODUCT HE’S EVER USED. Jake and Jonathan have an email-off! Find out why adding friction and asking your customers to work is actually a good thing. Finally, buy a book that Jonathan recommends even though he hasn’t read it yet! Show notes: https://productbreakfastclub.simplecast.com
Sep 23, 2019 · 53 min
97: iPhone 11 XR Pro Max 2 (RED)
Jake & Jonathan talk about stuff! What stuff? Well, in this episode it starts with a quick review of Superhuman, then it goes on to talk about Annoying Humans: babies! Jonathan wants the crack the code of Fatherhood. The new iPhone is cheeky. And workshopper.com is now live!! 🎊 Show notes: https://productbreakfastclub.simplecast.com
Sep 16, 2019 · 49 min
96: Superhuman VS Gmail - Design Review
Welcome to the first episode of JAKE AND JONATHAN! The change in name symbolizes a change in focus since most episode didn’t include much product talk, and were just about whatever Jake and Jonathan wanted to talk about that week. And so, now that Jake and Jonathan don’t need to feel any pressure to talk about products, in this episode they decide to talk about…products! And email. Keyboard shortcuts. Design podcasts. And some books & movies. So it’s business as usual! 😝 Show notes: https://pr
Sep 9, 2019 · 32 min
95: This is the Final Episode of PBC
It's been a fun ride! But all good things come to an end. Kind of. Jake and Jonathan have some important announcements to make in this episode. Tune in to know what they are! Show notes: https://productbreakfastclub.simplecast.com/
Sep 2, 2019 · 1 hr 2 min
94: Jason Fried gives us AMAZING Product Advice! (PBC REWIND)
(Rewind Episode) Jake and Jonathan interview a designer they both idolize: Jason Fried, co-founder of Basecamp. They go deep on Jason's tweet on the idea of testing products internally vs launching early and relying on gut. Show notes: https://productbreakfastclub.simplecast.com
Aug 26, 2019 · 59 min
93: A New Book We Love!
BOOKS! Well, just the one book, really. Jake and Jonathan talk about an underrated, under-the-radar book that you should read. Jonathan gives a book-related lifehack that will save you money. Which will help you take Jonathan's advice to buy ALL THE BOOKS YOU CAN EVEN IF IT MAKES YOU BROKE. Jonathan tells you how to get out of a creative rut. Then Jake and Jonathan wrap it up by talking about how they view this podcast and what they would like it to be. Was this the last episode..?! Show notes:
Aug 19, 2019 · 50 min
92: This is Definitely Still a Product Podcast
Strap in for another glorious ramblefest! Jake and Jonathan read some iTunes reviews MAYBE INCLUDING YOURS! Jonathan is bored. Again! Jake's Qi is acting up. Then Jake and Jonathan indulge in some self-love by reviewing one of their own previous episodes. Jonathan talks about CEOing. Jake was on the moon and tells a space story. Finally, travel sucks, even if they pay you a million dollars to do it. Show notes: https://productbreakfastclub.simplecast.com
Aug 12, 2019 · 42 min
91: BEST OF PBC - Silicon Valley’s Top Leadership Coach: KIM SCOTT
This week's episode is a rebroadcast of Jonathan's interview with his favorite author Kim Scott, Founder of Candor Inc. & CEO coach for some of Silicon Valley's biggest companies. She was on the faculty of Apple University and was a leader for Google AdSense, YouTube and the Double Click team. Her other achievements include managing a pediatric clinic in war-torn Kosovo and building a diamond cutting company in Russia - Basically not many people can say they have her experiences in life, so li
Aug 5, 2019 · 43 min
90: Gandalf’s Hot Sales Funnel
Jake and Jonathan discuss the most important topic & figure in the design world—GANDALF—is he the Gray? Is he the White..? Does he actually have magic? Then they proceed to discuss how the Masterclass is sold and how crazy important the marketing part is. This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to launch a product! Show notes: https://productbreakfastclub.simplecast.com/