Best Architectural Record Podcasts (2025)

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Maria Rodriguez: From fashion designer to restaurateur 13:22

20h ago13:22

13:22

In our last episode, Curious City question-asker Emily Porter sent us on a quest exploring the world of local fashion designers, all after she found a thrift shop sweater with a tag that reads: “Maria Rodriguez Chicago.” Who is Maria Rodriguez? How did she get into the industry? And what is it like to be a fashion designer in Chicago? To answer tho…

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SE Radio 665: Malcolm Matalka on Developing in OCaml with Zero Frameworks 56:10

1d ago56:10

56:10

Malcolm Matalka, founder of Terrateam, joins host Giovanni Asproni to talk about the reasoning behind the choice of a not-so-widespread language (OCaml) and the (almost) total avoidance of frameworks for the development of Terrateam. While discussing the reasons for choosing a specific programming language and the advantages and disadvantages of us…

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How Precast Concrete Can Solve India’s Housing Crisis in Record Time? || Episode 8 || Season 1 10:20

3d ago10:20

10:20

India's housing crisis is a staggering issue, requiring the construction of 30,000 homes per day for the next 8 years. Traditional construction methods simply can't keep up with this massive demand. In today’s episode, we dive into the revolution happening in the construction industry: precast concrete technology. Not only does it promise to cut co…

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Like NYC and Paris, Chicago was a hub for fashion designers 6:34

3d ago6:34

6:34

A question about a sweater in a thrift store turns into a search for a prominent Chicago designer of the 1980s. Along the way, we discover the city’s golden age of fashion designers.

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Limits (Rabbi Sacks on Shemini, Covenant & Conversation) 9:34

2d ago9:34

9:34

Welcome to the Covenant & Conversation series, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary pieces on the weekly Torah portion, exploring ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2020.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/shemi…

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Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR): Hype or Necessity? 58:55

5d ago58:55

58:55

Ever wonder if Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) is truly essential—or just another buzzword in cybersecurity? In this episode of Cyber After Hours—SOAR: Hype or Necessity?—Paul and Evan sit down with Josh Lawson to unpack exactly that, starting with some amusing (and insightful) stories on workplace culture and how company dy…

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Marion Weiss & Michael Manfredi - Weiss/Manfredi 44:26

5d ago44:26

44:26

Weiss/Manfredi founders Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss the development of Hunter's Point South Waterfront Park in Long Island City, Queens; ecology as a starting point for the design process, and their new book Drifting Symmetries: Projects, Provocations, and Other Enduring Models…

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How sweet the sound: The history of Evanston folk coffeehouse Amazingrace 12:14

10d ago12:14

12:14

Folk music surged in popularity across America in the late 1950s through the ‘70s, including here in the Chicago area. Last episode, we looked at how a few area coffeehouses catered to many patrons in their teens and early twenties. These were alcohol-free spaces where people could listen to live music and hangout for hours. Curious City host Erin …

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Is Precast Concrete the Future of Construction? 5:52

10d ago5:52

5:52

What if I told you that the strongest, most accurate buildings today aren’t built on site… they’re made in a factory? In this episode, we’re diving into the world of precast concrete—and trust me, it’s not as dry as it sounds. From hurricane-proof homes in New Orleans to earthquake-resistant safety buildings in Salt Lake City, precast is showing up…

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‘An underground subculture’: How Chicago coffeehouses shaped the folk revival movement 7:42

11d ago7:42

7:42

In the 1960s and 70s, Chicago coffeehouses were popular spots for young people. These were alcohol-free establishments where people in their teens and 20s could listen to live music or just hangout for hours.

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SE Radio 664: Emre Baran and Alex Olivier on Stateless Decoupled Authorization Frameworks 51:54

10d ago51:54

51:54

Emre Baran, CEO and co-founder of Cerbos, and Alex Olivier, CPO and co-founder, join SE Radio host Priyanka Raghavan to explore “stateless decoupled authorization frameworks. The discussion begins with an introduction to key terms, including authorization, authorization models, and decoupled frameworks. They dive into the challenges of building dec…

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Why Endpoint Security is Your First Line of Defense 47:09

12d ago47:09

47:09

Ever wonder if endpoint security truly deserves the hype as your first line of defense—or is there more to the story? In this lively episode of Cyber After Hours—Endpoint Security: Is It Really the First Line of Defense?—Paul Marco and Evan Morgan kick things off by swapping stories about the unpredictable rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, proving…

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Pie Down Here: Listening Back—Alabama Sharecroppers and Communist Organizers, 1930s 37:43

9d ago37:43

37:43

Pie Down Here — Produced by Signal Hill In the 1980s, when Robin D.G. Kelley was 24 years old, he took a bus trip to the Deep South. He was researching and recording oral histories with farmworkers and Communist Party members who had organized a sharecroppers union in Alabama during the Great Depression. Kelly used those oral histories to write his…

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Notes and discussion for Jonathan Warner's <i>More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI</i> 59:40

12d ago59:40

59:40

This post has notes and questions for discussion for More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI, published in February 2025 by Jonathan Warner. Warner's book, which explores what we lose when we outsource writing to AI, is the first book in the AI Book Club: A Human in the Loop.By Tom Johnson

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You May Also Like: Stories Without End 22:17

14d ago22:17

22:17

Introducing WBEZ's latest podcast series, Making: Stories Without End. Host Natalie Moore takes you on a journey to learn about daytime soap operas and their broad reach on television. From the early radio days in the 1930s through the invention of TV to streaming, this way of telling immersive stories has endured. There are intergenerational famil…

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Modular Precast: The Fastest Path to High-Quality, Sustainable Housing || Season 1 || Episode 6 9:57

16d ago9:57

9:57

Why are some developers finishing projects months ahead of schedule—without compromising on quality? In this episode of The Precast Concrete Show by Modular Pulse, host Roshan Baladevan reveals the secrets behind Modular Precast Construction — a revolutionary approach that's transforming how we build homes, faster and smarter. We explore how factor…

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How Precast Concrete Cuts Construction Costs by 20% || Season 1 || Episode 5 9:38

16d ago9:38

9:38

What if your construction project is 20% more expensive than it needs to be? In this episode of The Precast Concrete Show by Modular Pulse, host Roshan Baladevan dives deep into the economics of precast concrete, revealing how precast systems are transforming the construction industry with cost savings, reduced project timelines, and superior quali…

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Is extremist ideology still fringe? 20:15

17d ago20:15

20:15

Extremism in America has been on the rise. Last episode, we looked at extremist groups in Chicago and how they terrorized select groups of people and influenced housing policy in the city during the 1950s. But what does extremism look like today? Curious City host Erin Allen talks with Odette Yousef, a national security correspondent focusing on ex…

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How much influence did white supremacist groups have on Chicago housing? 6:50

18d ago6:50

6:50

Extremist groups of the 1950s played a violent part, alongside real estate and neighborhood organizations, in keeping Chicago segregated.

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SE Radio 663: Tyler Flint on Managing External APIs 52:27

17d ago52:27

52:27

Tyler Flint, CEO of qpoint.io, joins host Robert Blumen for a conversation about managing external vendor dependencies, including several best practices for adoption. They start with a look at internal versus external services, including details such as the footprint of external services within a micro-services application, and difficulties organiz…

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Giving Thanks (Rabbi Sacks on Tzav, Covenant & Conversation) 10:47

19d ago10:47

10:47

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2018.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/tzav/…

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Data Privacy vs. Cybersecurity: Where Do They Intersect? 53:45

19d ago53:45

53:45

Ever feel numb when you hear about yet another data breach? You're not alone. In this episode of Cyber After Hours—Data Privacy vs. Cybersecurity: Where Do They Intersect?—Evan and Paul welcome Steve Ward, a seasoned cybersecurity leader turned venture capitalist, for an insightful (and surprisingly humorous) conversation on privacy, security, and …

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Nico Kienzl - Atelier Ten 47:51

20d ago47:51

47:51

Atelier Ten founding director Nico Kienzl joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss how his team consults with architects to implement environmental design, the metrics for success of a sustainable project, and how the firm is leading the profession to accomplish “Absolute Zero Carbon” for the built environment CLAIM CEU CREDITS HER…

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Factory-Made Homes: The Future of Affordable Housing in India || Season 1 || Episode 4 8:20

22d ago8:20

8:20

Imagine homes being built like cars — inside a factory, with precision, speed, and lower costs. In this episode, we dive into the revolutionary world of factory-made homes and how precast concrete construction is reshaping the future of affordable housing in India. As the demand for homes skyrockets — with India alone needing 64 million homes by 20…

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What's up with the Chicago's feral cats? 5:01

25d ago5:01

5:01

Chicago is home to thousands of feral cats, and some people are looking after them.

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Why do we sacrifice? (Rabbi Sacks on Vayikra, Covenant & Conversation) 9:21

26d ago9:21

9:21

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2015.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayik…

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SE Radio 662: Vlad Khononov on Balancing Coupling in Software Design 56:19

25d ago56:19

56:19

Software architect and author Vlad Khononov joins host Jeff Doolittle for a discussion on balancing coupling in software design. They start by examining coupling and its relationship to complexity and modularity. Vlad explains the historical models for assessing coupling and introduces his updated approach, integration strength, which aims to simpl…

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Cybersecurity Needs a Revolution, Not a Department of No 50:44

26d ago50:44

50:44

Ever felt like cybersecurity is always the team that says “no” to everything? Well, it’s time to change that narrative. In this episode of Cyber After Hours—How to Prevent Security From Becoming the "Department of No"—we start off sharing laughs about New York snowstorms and the funny ways different cultures react to weather surprises. But quickly,…

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A Tribute to George Foreman: An Unexpected Kitchen—The George Foreman Grill 22:38

23d ago22:38

22:38

In 2004, we opened up a phone line on NPR asking people to tell us about their Hidden Kitchens— secret, underground, below the radar cooking, and how people come together through food. One caller told us about immigrants and homeless people, who didn't have official kitchens, using the George Foreman Grill to make meals and a home. Did George Forem…

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Outsourced employment and employers of record, with Janet De-Havilland 22:27

1M ago22:27

22:27

Anthony Haynes writes: This episode focuses on two concepts - outsourced employment and employers of record - that have become increasingly important in the landscapes of employment and recruitment. To guide us through the terrain, we access the expertise of Janet De-Havilland, Founder and CEO of Pendragon PEO. Janet first maps out the key concepts…

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“Enemy Alien”: How Chicago photojournalist Jun Fujita avoided Japanese internment camps 18:06

1M ago18:06

18:06

Jun Fujita is the Japanese-American photographer behind some of the most recognizable photographs taken in Chicago in the 20th century, including his shots of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre of 1929, the Eastland passenger boat disaster of 1915, and the 1919 Chicago race riots. Fujita was also a published poet and something of a regional celebrity…

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Restriction and sanctuary: A look at Chicago mayors’ wildly different approaches to immigrants 7:12

1M ago7:12

7:12

Chicago is in the national spotlight when it comes to the immigration debate, but that’s nothing new to the mayoral office. We take a look back at how mayors have either embraced or rejected new arrivals.

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Encampments & Journeys (Rabbi Sacks on Pekudei) 9:26

1M ago9:26

9:26

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2017.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayak…

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How Quantum Computers Will Change Cybersecurity Forever 50:28

1M ago50:28

50:28

What happens when AI meets quantum computing in the heart of your SOC? In this week’s episode of Cyber After Hours, we’re joined by Edward Wu, CEO of Dropzone AI, to explore just how fast the cybersecurity game is changing—and what it means for defenders trying to stay one step ahead. From the frozen roofs of Syracuse to palm-sized quantum machines…

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SE Radio 661: Sunil Mallya on Small Language Models 59:28

1M ago59:28

59:28

Sunil Mallya, co-founder and CTO of Flip AI, discusses small language models with host Brijesh Ammanath. They begin by considering the technical distinctions between SLMs and large language models. LLMs excel in generating complex outputs across various natural language processing tasks, leveraging extensive training datasets on with massive GPU cl…

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Procurement 101: What it is and How to Manage It Effectively 23:51

1M ago23:51

23:51

Discover essential strategies for managing procurement like a pro and learn how the right tools can simplify your workflow. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this session is packed with insights you won't want to miss!By Fohlio Inc.

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Unlocking the $50 Billion Opportunity: The Future of Precast Concrete || Season 1 || Episode 3 11:18

1M ago11:18

11:18

You're looking at buildings every day but missing a $50 billion opportunity hidden in plain sight! In this episode of The Precast Concrete Show by Modular Pulse, host Roshan Baldevan uncovers how precast concrete is revolutionizing construction by enabling faster, more cost-effective, and higher-quality builds. With demand for urban infrastructure …

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The Life and Legacy of Alice Hamilton 4:10

1M ago4:10

4:10

Scientist Alice Hamilton’s investigations into toxins in Chicago’s factories led to some of the first workplace safety laws in the country. She was known for her “shoe leather” epidemiology, wearing out the soles of her shoes from all the trips she made to Chicago homes, factories and even saloons to figure out what was making people sick.…

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The Spirit of Community (Rabbi Sacks on Vayakhel, Covenant & Conversation) 13:54

1M ago13:54

13:54

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2015.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayak…

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Cybersecurity Regulations Are Coming—What You Need To Know 52:03

1M ago52:03

52:03

Ever wonder what a candid bar-side chat can teach us about the future of cybersecurity regulation? In the latest episode of Cyber After Hours—“S1 E17: What’s Next for Cybersecurity Regulation?”—we look back at how this podcast began and share a key realization: it’s not just about cybersecurity or AI. It’s about perspective, and how understanding t…

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SE Radio 660: Pete Warden on TinyML 55:04

1M ago55:04

55:04

Pete Warden, CEO of Useful Sensors and a founding member of the TensorFlow team at Google, discusses TinyML, the technology enabling machine learning on low-power, small-footprint devices. This innovation opens up applications such as voice-controlled devices, offline translation tools, and smarter embedded systems, which are crucial for privacy an…

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Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston - Revisiting Manzanar 44:49

1M ago44:49

44:49

In 1981 The Kitchen Sisters interviewed Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston for a story about life on the homefront during World War II. Jeanne told stories of her childhood growing up in Manzanar, a hastily built detention camp surrounded by barbed wire and armed guard towers in the midst of the Owens Valley in the Mojave desert, where Japanese Americans wer…

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Jonathan Mallie - Populous 39:03

1M ago39:03

39:03

Jonathan Mallie of Populous joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss the design of the new Highmark Stadium for the Buffalo Bills, the use of multimedia to enhance architecture, and how the firm has become a leader in the sports and entertainment industry over the past 40 years.By Architectural Record

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How does honoring the dead impact the environment? 15:18

2M ago15:18

15:18

How should we decide what happens to our bodies when we die? And what implications does that decision have for the living? It’s common to think a burial at a cemetery is the final resting place for a loved one. But as we heard in our last episode, sometimes the need to progress as a society is in direct conflict with the desire to honor the dead. T…

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SE Radio 659: Brenden Matthews on Idiomatic Rust 53:54

1M ago53:54

53:54

Brenden Matthews, a seasoned software engineer, entrepreneur, and author of the Idiomatic Rust and Code Like a Pro in Rust books (both from Manning), speaks with SE Radio host Gavin Henry about Idiomatic Rust. They start with a look at what "idiomatic" means, and then discuss Generics, Traits, common design patterns you'll see in well written Rust …

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Precast Concrete: The Future of Affordable Housing || Episode 2 8:16

2M ago8:16

8:16

Podcast Description: The global housing crisis is growing—over 1.6 billion people lack adequate housing, and traditional construction can't keep up. In this episode of The Precast Concrete Show by Modular Pulse, Roshan Baldevan dives into how Precast Concrete is revolutionizing construction with faster, cost-effective, and high-quality solutions. D…

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Why is there a cemetery at O’Hare Airport? 7:14

2M ago7:14

7:14

The suburban village of Bensenville has a long history of getting eaten up by development. Resthaven Cemetery is a symbol of what remains.

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The Sabbath: First Day Or Last? (Rabbi Sacks on Ki Tissa) 7:33

2M ago7:33

7:33

Welcome to Covenant & Conversation essays, Rabbi Sacks’ commentary on the weekly Torah portion, explores new ideas and sharing inspiration from the Torah readings of the week.Listen to this audio recording from Rabbi Sacks in 2017.To read and download the written essay and translations, click here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/ki-ti…

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Why Passwords Will Never Be Secure 43:15

2M ago43:15

43:15

Ever wonder how someone juggling customer service, consulting, and sales can still find time for a debate on decaf coffee and cyber threats? In this episode of Cyber After Hours, we sit down with Eric Gerena—whose colorful career path gives him a refreshingly unique perspective on staying motivated and delivering real value to clients. From demysti…

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How one Midwestern community avoids road salt all winter 10:15

2M ago10:15

10:15

Chicago — like so many other frigid American cities — can’t seem to kick its dependence on road salt. Last episode, we talked about why chloride from salt is harmful to both our natural and built environments. So we spent some time looking around for a cold-weather community that avoids using it altogether. And we found one! A little community way …

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