Best Project Derailed Podcasts (2025)

1
Why Interior Design Projects Derail—and How Better Systems Solve the Chaos 54:36

9d ago54:36

54:36

You’re not imagining it—your projects might actually be running you. If you’ve ever felt like your design clients are unclear, unsure, or unexpectedly intense mid-project, it’s likely not a personality issue. It’s a systems issue. In this episode, designer Shila Griffith of SG23 Design reveals the exact processes and boundaries that keep her projec…

1
Derailing the rail - how the Trump admin attempts to block California's project 3:28

30d ago3:28

3:28

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott. The Trump administration is planning to derail California's high-speed rail project. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says a report shows the state won't be able to complete the project and the federal government doesn't want to invest in "b…

1
How will Trump sell his big, beautiful bill to Americans? 5:07

5h ago5:07

5:07

President Trump sold his politically risky "One Big Beautiful Bill" to Congress. Now that it's passed, he has to sell it to America.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.

1
California officials issue their opinions on legality of sports betting 3:16

18h ago3:16

3:16

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Bret Burkhart.State Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a legal opinion today, saying he believes sports betting platforms run afoul of the state's gambling laws.

1
Golden Gate CEO rescinds DEI resolutions in response to funding threat 3:01

1d ago3:01

3:01

Facing heavy federal pressure, the Golden Gate Bridge has rescinded its DEI resolutions.The government was threatening to pull its $400 million dollar grant, which is going towards a seismic retrofitting of the bridge.For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

1
SF Zoo CEO to step down next month after "change of heart" 3:12

2d ago3:12

3:12

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Bret Burkhart. The embattled CEO of the San Francisco Zoo is stepping down next month.

1
Trump is doubling down on his plan to reopen Alcatraz 2:59

2d ago2:59

2:59

President Trump is renewing his call to re-open Alcatraz, with his latest musings on Truth Social about sharks lurking around the prison.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

1
The Interior Designer's Guide to Simplifying Sourcing 35:42

2d ago35:42

35:42

Are your vendor spreadsheets quietly killing your profits and sanity? Fragmented sourcing isn’t just an inconvenience; it drains time, eats into margins, and creates chaos you can’t afford. Host Darla Powell talks with Lee Anne Blake, CEO of The Expert, about why many designers are frustrated with juggling numerous vendors and outdated processes. T…

1
City-owned buildings in SF could suffer major seismic damage, according to new report 3:03

3d ago3:03

3:03

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. A new report shows that two dozen San Francisco city-owned buildings could suffer major damage in the event of a large earthquake. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

1
Newsom makes it easier to build housing, but risks 'densification' 3:30

3d ago3:30

3:30

We're bringing you more on the historic roll back of the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA.The legislation has allowed environmentalists to stymie urban housing projects, and to tell us what's next, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

1
Mayor Lurie calls on the SF Zoo to name a new CEO 2:51

4d ago2:51

2:51

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is looking for someone new to head up the San Francisco Zoo. The problem: the person currently in charge doesn't want to step down.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.…

1
Lawmakers are trying to keep Hollywood...in Hollywood 2:48

4d ago2:48

2:48

California lawmakers believe film subsidies can alleviate the industry's in-state production pains.They're planning to use $750 million to try and reverse Hollywood's long decline.For more, KCBS Radio anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

1
How You're Sabotaging Your Own Home Project (Without Even Knowing It) 48:51

6d ago48:51

48:51

In Episode 11 of The Awakened Homeowner, host Bill Reid exposes the critical mistakes homeowners make that sabotage their own construction projects. Drawing from years of experience in residential design and construction, Reid identifies four major "designer obstacles" that homeowners unknowingly create: financial handcuffing, creative handcuffing,…

1
What does Mamdani's victory in NYC mayoral primary say for the left? 3:33

7d ago3:33

3:33

We're breaking down New York State assembly member Zohran Mamdani's win in New York City's mayoral primary.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and Former San Francisco Willie Brown.

1
Santa Clara County prepares for another costly election 1:26

8d ago1:26

1:26

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Voters in Santa Clara County will be heading to the polls for yet another special election. This after Assesor Larry Stone announced plans to resign. The cost for that election: over 13 million dollars.

1
Record heat smashes US: How to stay cool and what to expect next 26:36

8d ago26:36

26:36

Parts of the Midwest and the East Coast hit 100 degrees this week. So, is this a harbinger of a scorching hot summer? Get a look at life on the hot city streets, plus ways to beat the heat, keep your lawn and garden fresh. And we also look back at summers past and the legacy of "Jaws."

1
San Francisco to suspend resident-based traffic program 3:19

9d ago3:19

3:19

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. Transit officials in San Francisco are putting the brakes on a number of so-called 'traffic calming' measures that are used to try to cut down on traffic-related fatalities.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.…

1
Ceasefire confusion: Is the battle between Israel and Iran on or off and were nuclear capabilities 'obliterated'? 36:00

9d ago36:00

36:00

President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire was reached between Israel and Iran ... and then more bombs were dropped. On Deadline takes a look at the latest, plus how MAGA reacted to US intervention, the latest on the budget battle and the Golden Gate Bridge tries to get un-woke. On Deadline is produced by Lauren Barry and Christy Strawser.…

1
Bay Area transit agencies may see a $750 million loan from the state 3:03

9d ago3:03

3:03

California's new budget plan includes a $750 million loan for Bay Area transit agencies.This comes as voters weigh a tax measure on the horizon for next year. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

1
Engineer's union negotiates to delay Newsom's return-to-work mandate 3:04

10d ago3:04

3:04

One group of state workers is getting a reprieve on Governor Newsom's return-to-the-office mandate. That order had been set to take effect one week from today, but a union representing engineers has reached a labor contract extending the deadline by a year. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS Radio Insider Phil Matier.…

1
Golden Gate Bridge is "too woke" - CEO rolls back DEI policies to protect funding 3:29

10d ago3:29

3:29

The Golden Gate Bridge may be rolling back DEI policies in order to protect federal funding.For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

1
Behind the controversial plan to fund Bay Area transit agencies 3:29

11d ago3:29

3:29

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. State lawmakers, business and labor groups all agree that something needs to be done to bail out Bay Area transit agencies. But, they haven't been able to reach an agreement over what that something is. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.…

1
Iran strikes back: the latest in the US' involvement in a Middle East conflict and what to expect here at home 26:38

11d ago26:38

26:38

Iran hit a U.S. military bases in Qatar in an obvious retaliation to this weekend's bombing of Iran nuclear sites by the United States. So, how many more retaliations should we expect, and how else will this conflict in the Middle East affect Americans? On Deadline is produced by Lauren Barry and Christy Strawser.…

1
California voters divided on the direction of where the state's headed 3:10

11d ago3:10

3:10

Only a third of registered voters think California is moving in the right direction, while 57% think the state is going in the opposite direction. This is all according to a new poll by the Institute of Governmental Studies at the University of California, Berkeley.For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insi…

1
What Happens When You Skip the Interior Designer (Spoiler: It's Expensive) 20:13

13d ago20:13

20:13

Interior designers do far more than select paint colors and arrange furniture. In this episode of The Awakened Homeowner Podcast, host William Reid explains the true technical expertise interior designers bring to home construction and renovation projects. Learn about their role in creating technical documentation, managing project budgets, supervi…

1
No direct acknowledgement of Juneteenth from Trump and administration 4:23

14d ago4:23

4:23

Today is the day after Juneteenth, a federal holiday which got no direct mention from President Trump, who yesterday said America has "too many working holidays". For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown. Elijah Nouvelage / Stringer / Getty Images…

1
Israel stuns and hobbles Iran while the US debates joining the fray: the latest 27:52

14d ago27:52

27:52

President Donald Trump abruptly left the G7 Summit for the situation room amidst the back and forth strikes between Iran and Israel.CBS business analyst Jill Schlisenger said the G7 is a moment where countries try to seal some deals on trade, and it ended with lots of uncertainty on many fronts including Trump’s ever-changig tariff landscape and th…

1
Newsom wants to abandon CA's 'tough on crime' measure 3:28

15d ago3:28

3:28

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Radio insider Phil Matier. Californians approved Proposition 36, which brought stiffer penalties for low-level theft and drug crimes when they went to the ballot box last November – a move that Governor Newsom was not hot on. Now, the governor may be moving to leave the measure without the funds to cover costs…

1
SF planning department director appointment causes commissioners to storm out 2:55

15d ago2:55

2:55

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie appointed a new planning department director last night, but they're not off to a good start, as half the commission stormed out of the meeting to approve her Wednesday morning. For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.…

1
Trump threatens to withhold CA wildfire relief amid feud with Newsom 3:33

16d ago3:33

3:33

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier. The war of words between President Trump and Governor Gavin Newsom is showing no signs of ending anytime soon, with the President now threatening to withhold federal funding for disaster relief from the Southern California wildfires.

1
California could suffer economically from the recent mass deportations 3:32

16d ago3:32

3:32

The results of a new study show undocumented immigrants make up 8% of the California workforce and federal deportation policies could cost the state $275 billion dollars in wages and economic activity.For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.rarrarorro / Getty Images…

1
How to Spot the Hidden Flaws in Your “Perfect” Interior Designs 38:57

16d ago38:57

38:57

What if the one thing keeping your designs from truly resonating isn’t visible at all? If your client’s space checks all the boxes but still feels… off, there might be something deeper at play, and today’s episode unpacks exactly that. While talking with Amanda Gibby Peters of Simple Shui, we get into the overlooked forces that shape how a space fe…

1
SF's Vision Zero is failing to eliminate traffic deaths 3:25

17d ago3:25

3:25

A new grand jury report says San Francisco is falling far short of its goal of eliminating all traffic deaths in the City.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

1
Trump vows to escalate deportations in LA, other liberal cities 3:42

17d ago3:42

3:42

President Trump has vowed to ramp up deportations in Los Angeles and other Democratic cities.This comes just days after officials signaled they would stop arresting workers in hotels, restaurants, and more industries.For more, KCBS Radio news anchors Eric Thomas and Margie Shafer spoke to KCBS Insider Phil Matier.…

1
Lurie adds new block party in bid to revitalize SF's downtown 3:45

18d ago3:45

3:45

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is throwing another party. The Mayor is announcing a new block party in the City's Mint Plaza every Friday starting July 4th. It joins a list of parties the City has scheduled including Downtown First Thursdays, Fridays on Front Street, and a number of night markets.For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with…

1
'Is this who we are?' Reaction to political shootings in Minnesota, plus the latest on how the killing spree unfolded 39:05

18d ago39:05

39:05

A detailed 20-page complaint filed by federal prosecutors reveals chilling details about the actions by Vance Boelter, the suspect in targeted, political shootings that left former Minnesota Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark dead, and State Senator John Hoffman and his wife seriously injured. Here's reaction from local hosts…

1
Trump to ICE: expand deportation efforts in Democratic-run cities 4:06

18d ago4:06

4:06

President Trump has ordered ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities.For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

1
Architect vs. Residential Designer: Choose Your Dream Home Designer Wisely 53:10

20d ago53:10

53:10

Understanding Design Professionals for Your Home Remodel Subscribe, Follow, and Contact Bill Reid YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TheAwakenedHomeowner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theawakenedhomeowner/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theawakenedhomeowner/ Email: [email protected] Book: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1MDRPK7 …

1
Immigration debate rages while sanctuary city leaders are grilled, a senator gets manhandled, and cops brace for 'No Kings' protests 34:40

21d ago34:40

34:40

The fight between Donald Trump and Gavin Newsom is about the rights of the federal government versus state’s rights. But on another level, the fuel fanning this conflagration is a long-simmering debate … It’s a debate about immigration with dividing lines falling along whether mass deportations are a goal, if birthright citizenship should be overtu…

1
Senator Padilla handcuffed at press conference a 'bad set of circumstances' 4:26

21d ago4:26

4:26

Senator Alex Padilla was detained and handcuffed by federal agents after entering a press conference being hosted by Kristi Noem.To talk about all that and more, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier and former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown.

1
Californians are climate change focused, but not when it comes to their cars 2:55

22d ago2:55

2:55

It's time for our daily chat with KCBS Insider Phil Matier, hosted by KCBS Radio news anchor Steve Scott.While polls show that Californians are very serious about climate change, they're not so supportive of the law that would have banned the sale of new gas vehicles in the state by 2035. President Trump today signed an executive order overturning …

1
California voters opinions on health care and nation's biggest threat revealed 3:06

22d ago3:06

3:06

California voters are shifting on healthcare for undocumented immigrants according to a poll released last night by the Public Policy Institute of California.The non-partisan poll also found that when identifying the most important issues facing the nation, Californians cite political extremism and threats to democracy followed by economic stress.F…

1
Newsom floats boycotting federal taxes amidst Trump admin tension 4:25

23d ago4:25

4:25

As state officials continue to battle the Trump Administration on several fronts, including the deployment of troops in LA following protests over the ICE raids, Governor Newsom has floated the idea of withholding taxes it pays the government. That came in response to reports the Trump administration was considering withholding funding to the state…

1
Marines in California: Fight between Trump and Newsom has many wondering who wins and what's next 37:09

23d ago37:09

37:09

Just when the feud between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk began to lower to a simmer, Trump bared arms and egos with another man. California Governor Gavin Newsom. Here's a look at the latest from experts, pundits on both sides of the aisle, and people on the scene. On Deadline is hosted and produced by Lauren Barry and produced by Christy St…

1
Newsom, Trump and their public political clash - a breakdown 2:52

23d ago2:52

2:52

We're breaking down the latest round of the grueling political brawl between President Donald Trump and California Governor Gavin Newsom.To help us out, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

1
“Wait, Clients Pay Extra for That?” How To Upsell Interior Design Clients with 3D Renderings 35:22

23d ago35:22

35:22

Ever feel like clients just don’t “see” your vision, literally? This episode dives into the often-overlooked tool that can increase client trust, raise your perceived value, and unlock high-end opportunities: 3D renderings. Whether you’re a solopreneur winging it with mood boards or you’re flirting with luxury clients, renderings might just be your…

1
Judge denies Newsom's bid to block federal troops from LA 4:31

24d ago4:31

4:31

A court has denied a emergency request from the Governor's office to block the Trump administration from deploying National Guard soldiers and Marines in LA following protests against ICE raids. Instead, the judge scheduled a hearing for Thursday afternoon. For more, KCBS Radio anchor Steve Scott spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.…

1
Newsom vs. Trump relations magnified as troops deploy in Los Angeles 4:04

24d ago4:04

4:04

The presence of the Marines and National Guard in California is dragging the opposition between President Donald Trump and Governor Gavin Newsom back into the spotlight.To break it down, KCBS Radio news anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

1
Trump sends more National Guard troops to LA during ICE protests 3:07

25d ago3:07

3:07

Governor Gavin Newsom says President Trump plans to send 2,000 National Guard troops to LA to deal with ICE protestors. These guards will be in addition to the guardsmen already deployed and the 700 Marines who are also being sent there. The state today sued the administration, calling the deployment "illegal." Meanwhile, Trump said that he'd suppo…

1
Newsom says he'll sue Trump administration for deploying national guard 3:47

25d ago3:47

3:47

Governor Gavin Newsom is responding to the National Guard's deployment to anti-ICE protests Los Angeles, but he's trying not to fall into a "Trump Trap." We're also seeing how California's Sanctuary law is actually helping President Trump.For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Project Derailed Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide