Best Adam Word Gates Podcasts (2025)

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"Stephen Graham" 1:05:42

13h ago1:05:42

1:05:42

Grab your extra-icy Arnold Palmer… it’s Mr. Stephen Graham. Topics may include: Scouse, scavenger hunts, parachute pants, and the risk of pretension. So load up your Dopp kit, and as always, thank you for flying the friendly skies with Air SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week ear…

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48 : Day 30 - Sunburn - 100 Days of Vulnerability 0:50

2d ago0:50

0:50

In this episode Adam doesn't say much because he is sunburned and too tired to think.By Adam Word Gates

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47 : Day 29 - A Fine Day - 100 Days of Vulnerability 5:18

3d ago5:18

5:18

In this episode Adam shares a few details about a really great day.By Adam Word Gates

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46 : Day 28 - Vulnerability in Negotiations - 100 Days of Vulnerability 11:11

3d ago11:11

11:11

In this episode Adam speaks about boundaries, scope creep, and a particular personality trait. (The episode is published a day late. The night before we got hung up on the Instagram post and forgot to publish the full podcast.)By Adam Word Gates

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45 : Day 27 - Feasibility - 100 Days of Vulnerability 9:11

5d ago9:11

9:11

In this episode Adam shares a new development in a prospective project, and introduces the idea of a Pre-Design and Feasibility study.By Adam Word Gates

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44 : Day 26 - Anxiety is Ridiculous - 100 Days of Vulnerability 1:12

6d ago1:12

1:12

In this episode Adam has very little to say about anxiety.By Adam Word Gates

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43 - Day 25 - A Project Proposal - 100 Days of Vulnerability 13:48

7d ago13:48

13:48

In this episode I share a look into a project proposal I'm presenting later this week.By Adam Word Gates

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"RZA" 1:02:15

8d ago1:02:15

1:02:15

Enter the 36 Chambers but grab your dash candle en route; it’s none other than The RZA. Wu Tang slang, the tongue as the sword, the first NFT, and the game of chess. Laughs rule everything around me, stream in the funny, hollers that fulfill, y’all… on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-f…

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42 : Day 24 - Floating Thoughts - 100 Days of Vulnerability 13:03

8d ago13:03

13:03

In this episode Adam shares some things he was thinking about while driving.By Adam Word Gates

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41 : Day 23 - Effort and Gratification - 100 Days of Vulnerability 8:20

9d ago8:20

8:20

In this episode Adam reflects on the different types of effort and gratification at the end of a construction project.By Adam Word Gates

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40 : Day 22 - Project Trust Methods - 100 Days of Vulnerability 10:33

10d ago10:33

10:33

In this episode Adam speaks off the cuff about project delivery methods, trust, and vulnerability.By Adam Word Gates

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39 : Day 21 - Project Delivery Methods Overview - 100 Days of Vulnerability 8:34

11d ago8:34

8:34

In this episode Adam reviews the main types of construction project delivery methods.By Adam Word Gates

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"RE-RELEASE: Sarah Silverman" 35:50

12d ago35:50

35:50

The pod gets electric when surprise guest Sarah Silverman flies in to shock the guys with her charm, sass, and funny-bone. A stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and host of The Sarah Silverman Podcast, Sarah gets down and dirty with the guys, and Will gets a rapid Covid test. This episode was originally released on 11/30/2020. Subscribe to SiriusXM P…

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38 - Day 20 - 20% Review 6:32

12d ago6:32

6:32

In this episode Adam reflects briefly on the first 20 days of this series, and sets expectations for the week ahead.By Adam Word Gates

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37 : Day 19 - Architects Services Pt. 2 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 7:28

13d ago7:28

7:28

In this episode Adam (finally) dives into the Architects Services; describing what architects do and why he thinks typical contracts are flawed.By Adam Word Gates

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36 : Day 18 - Table of Articles - 100 Days of Vulnerability 8:02

14d ago8:02

8:02

In this episode Adam takes a few steps back to review the Table of Articles in the standard contract he is reviewing.By Adam Word Gates

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"Gordon Ramsay" 1:02:30

15d ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Put your blindfold on, one teaspoon at a time: it’s Gordon Ramsay. Meat and 2 veg, a Trojan mouse, and the soup of the month. Bon appétit dans un tout nouvel épisode de SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.co…

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35 - Day 17 - Poolside - 100 Days of Vulnerability 3:59

15d ago3:59

3:59

In this episode Adam begins to unpack what architects do in their scope of basic services.... but he was delightfully interrupted by friendly neighbors, so he'll gather these thoughts again tomorrow.By Adam Word Gates

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34 - Day 16 - Architect's Services Pt.1 - 100 Days of Vulnerability 14:19

16d ago14:19

14:19

In this episode Adam continues to examine a standard design contract; focusing today on the first portion of the "Scope of Architects Services".By Adam Word Gates

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33 - Day 15 - Architect's Responsibilities - 100 Days of Vulnerability 8:25

17d ago8:25

8:25

In this episode Adam continues to examine a standard design contract; focusing today on the section entitled "Architect's Responsibilities"By Adam Word Gates

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32 : Day 14 - Angels in the Details - 100 Days of Vulnerability 8:07

18d ago8:07

8:07

In this episode Adam discusses the project description and initial information portions an example contract.By Adam Word Gates

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31 : Day 13 - You Know Who? - 100 Days of Vulnerability 5:30

19d ago5:30

5:30

In this episode Adam discusses a bit about the importance of knowing who you're working with.By Adam Word Gates

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30 : Day 12 - Boilerplate - 100 Days of Vulnerability 5:10

20d ago5:10

5:10

In this episode Adam begins looking at a boilerplate design services contract through the lenses of trust, relationships, and vulnerability.By Adam Word Gates

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29 : HerStory in the Making - Allison Lerma - AIA San Antonio - Women in Architecture Series 1:06:47

20d ago1:06:47

1:06:47

Allison Lerma is a senior architect at Overland Partners Architects, and the current Co-Chair of the Women in Architecture network. This is Her Story.By Adam Word Gates

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28 : Day 11 - 3D Glasses - 100 Days of Vulnerabiilty 4:54

21d ago4:54

4:54

In this episode Adam shifts gears to begin looking at interpersonal systems in greater detail.By Adam Word Gates

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"Parker Posey" 56:00

22d ago56:00

56:00

Grow out your summer cut, it’s our steward of the land: Ms. Parker Posey. Storymaking, mime skills, that liminal space, and a little butterfly outside. The laugh is the indicator that we got it… it’s an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on…

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27 : Day 10 - 10% Review - 100 Days of Vulnerability 9:09

22d ago9:09

9:09

In this episode Adam reflects on the first 10 day of this series.By Adam Word Gates

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26 : Day 09 - Trust - 100 Days of Vulnerability 10:52

23d ago10:52

10:52

In this episode Adam wades into the topic of Trust to discover that it's quite deep, and will take some extra effort to understand.By Adam Word Gates

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25 : Day 08 - Lizard Suits - 100 Days of Vulnerability 10:13

24d ago10:13

10:13

In this episode Adam shares a bit about a cloudy day, and a touchy subject he's been mulling over.By Adam Word Gates

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24 : Day 07 - Values and Principles - 100 Days of Vulnerability 12:19

25d ago12:19

12:19

In this episodes Adam mixes ideas from Dr. Brene Brown and Ray Dalio to consider what might be missing project project culture.By Adam Word Gates

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23 : Day 06 - That's My Job - 100 Days of Vulnerability 8:20

26d ago8:20

8:20

I this episode Adam considers how to inject daring leadership into a project, and what project role is in the best position to so. Guess who?By Adam Word Gates

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22 : Day 05 - A More Balanced View - 100 Days of Vulnerability 14:43

27d ago14:43

14:43

In this episode Adam takes a more balanced view, weighing the discouraging and encouraging prospects of Daring Leadership.By Adam Word Gates

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21 : Day 04 - Do I Dare to Lead? - 100 Days of Vulnerability 9:37

28d ago9:37

9:37

In this episode Adam explores concepts from Dr. Brene Brown's book, "Dare to Lead", and shares some thoughts on daring leadership in the built environment.By Adam Word Gates

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"Shane Gillis" 40:35

29d ago40:35

40:35

Pad up your funny bones; it’s Shane Gillis. The ham gene, war history, workouts vs. naps, and serious movies with serious actors. There’s nothin’ lake about it… on another tickling episode of SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or …

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20 : Day 03 - Dr. Brown's 10 Guideposts - 100 Days of Vulnerability 21:42

29d ago21:42

21:42

In this episode Adam reviews the table contents of "The Gifts of Imperfection" by Dr. Brene Brown, which outlines the 10 Guideposts to Wholehearted Living.By Adam Word Gates

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19 : Day 02 - Qualitative Inquiry - 100 Days of Vulnerability 10:11

30d ago10:11

10:11

In this episode Adam introduces the work of Dr. Brene Brown and its relevance on his work as an Architect.By Adam Word Gates

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18 : Day 01 - Introduction - 100 Days of Vulnerability 10:55

1M ago10:55

10:55

In this episode Adam introduces the 100 Days of Vulnerability series. A daily exercise for 100 days leading up to his 40th birthday.By Adam Word Gates

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17 : Introduction to Land and Money 19:06

1M ago19:06

19:06

This episode is a belated introduction to the Land and Money Podcast, and to the host, Adam Word Gates.By Adam Word Gates

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"David Leitch" 57:03

1M ago57:03

57:03

Fill up your airbag and lather yourself in fire-gel, it’s David Leitch. We discuss the literal and figurative pratfalls of the industry— cherry picking, Culver City for Tokyo, and of course: pickleball injuries. Preparation plus opportunity equals miracles, Sister… on an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes o…

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"RE-RELEASE: Tina Fey" 44:57

1M ago44:57

44:57

What can we say about the lovely Tina Fey? The talented actor, writer, creator and producer is granted 1-hour of time from her parole officer / daughter to blast out a quick pod with her GPS ankle-bracelet triangulated by 3 cell towers. It's explosive, it's magical, and it Juliennes fries. This episode was originally released on 5/10/2021. Subscrib…

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"Pete Buttigieg" 1:04:02

1M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

Snap a flare off - it’s Mr. Pete Buttigieg. We talk trucks, fish, the WWE, rush-delivery marriage, and a cottage industry of custom homemade nail polish. What time did you eat your first M&M today? It’s an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now…

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16 : HerStory in the Making - Tenna Florian - AIA San Antonio - Women in Architecture Series 57:15

2M ago57:15

57:15

Tenna Florian is an Architect and 25 year team member at Lake Flato Architects, where is a Partner and co-leader of the Eco-Conservation Studio. Tenna was elevated to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows in 2023. This is Her Story.By Adam Word Gates

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"Pam Abdy & Mike De Luca" 1:03:20

2M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

We are joined by Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca (Co-Chairs and CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group) from not one, but two offices. Air travel protocols, a big dark room with a bunch of strangers, and the state of the union. Come get some little tiny bites… of comedy? It’s an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episo…

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INTRODUCING: Staying Alive with Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally 9:05

2M ago9:05

9:05

Welcome to Staying Alive, a new comedic health and wellness podcast from Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally, two comedians, best friends, and hosts of TV’s 101 Places To Party Before You Die. These two love to get wild, but they’ve also hit their 40s, and they’re realizing if they don’t get some balance in their lives they won’t be alive long enough to visi…

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"Paul Rudd" 49:26

2M ago49:26

49:26

Pull out your ham glazing kit, it’s Paul Rudd. Forensics, a death in the audience, and the best WiFi in town. Are they hocks? They can be. It’s an all-new SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus…

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"Amy Poehler" 1:03:30

2M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

Well, well, well… it’s Amy Poehler. How did you start in comedy? Do you like TV and Movies? Let’s bundle it. Benvenuti… al duecentocinquantesimo. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.…

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SmartLess Presents ClueLess! 145 - Do Not Pass Go! (w/ Scotty Icenogle) 22:00

2M ago22:00

22:00

On this special Monopoly-themed episode of ClueLess, host Elliott Kalan and constant contestant Sean Hayes invite Sean’s husband Scotty Icenogle to play a new game where the instructions are very simple: Do Not Pass Go! Elliott will give a series of clues, and every answer ends in the letters G-O. The questions increase in difficulty, leading to a …

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"Jeff Goldblum" 58:38

2M ago58:38

58:38

Unhinge your jaw, it’s Jeff Goldblum. Jazz, urgency, true happiness, and ducks going to Moscow. Leave your kids with their helper, they’re good people. It’s a podcast; it’s called SmartLess. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting …

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"RE-RELEASE: Neil deGrasse Tyson" 46:22

2M ago46:22

46:22

The guys are surprised by renowned astrophysicist, planetary scientist and author, Neil deGrasse Tyson. Neil teaches the guys about the wonders of the universe, the concept of infinity, the power of mind-blowing inspiration, and even his own potential parallel universe. Gravity and Levity all at once. This episode was originally released on 7/27/20…

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15 : Ownwell : Property Tax Fundamentals w/ Sam Sosa and Matthew Buchalski 38:35

2M ago38:35

38:35

In this episode we sit down with Sam Sosa and Matthew Buchalski from Ownwell to learn the fundamentals of property taxes and how to save on your tax bill by hiring a consultant.By Adam Word Gates

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