Best Ian McClean Podcasts (2025)

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#410/Capital Brutalism with Angela Person and Aileen Fuchs + Bad Prefab + Special Musical Guest Madeleine Peyroux 1:09:59

4d ago1:09:59

1:09:59

This week is the close of a wildly popular exhibition at the National Building Museum in Washington DC called Capital Brutalism, the history of DC’s best Modernist buildings. With us is Executive Director Aileen Fuchs and head curator Angela Person. Heading to California, we’ll hear what happened to a couple who went all-in on prefab, which is grea…

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#410/Capital Brutalism with Angela Person and Aileen Fuchs + Bad Prefab + Special Musical Guest Madeleine Peyroux 1:09:59

4d ago1:09:59

1:09:59

This week is the close of a wildly popular exhibition at the National Building Museum in Washington DC called Capital Brutalism, the history of DC’s best Modernist buildings. With us is Executive Director Aileen Fuchs and head curator Angela Person. Heading to California, we’ll hear what happened to a couple who went all-in on prefab, which is grea…

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#409/Chris Rawlins on Horace Gifford + Donald Luxton on Arthur Erickson + David Fixler 58:10

11d ago58:10

58:10

From poolside in Palm Springs during Modernism Week 2025, today’s guests are authors Chris Rawlins on Fire Island’s Horace Gifford, Donald Luxton on Vancouver’s Arthur Erickson, and recorded at the PRP4 DOCOMOMO conference in Boston, David Fixler.By george smart

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#409/Chris Rawlins on Horace Gifford + Donald Luxton on Arthur Erickson + David Fixler 58:10

11d ago58:10

58:10

From poolside in Palm Springs during Modernism Week 2025, today’s guests are authors Chris Rawlins on Fire Island’s Horace Gifford, Donald Luxton on Vancouver’s Arthur Erickson, and recorded at the PRP4 DOCOMOMO conference in Boston, David Fixler.By george smart

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#408/Authors Nora Wendl + Todd Gannon + Kevin Murphy + Mary Ann Hunting + Musical Guest Gabrielle Stravelli 1:23:35

18d ago1:23:35

1:23:35

When you hear about architect Mies van der Rohe and his famous Farnsworth House in Plano Illinois, little is said of the client. Today you’ll learn the real story of Dr. Edith Farnsworth from author Nora Wendl, we talk with Todd Gannon about architect Frank Israel, plus authors Kevin Murphy and Mary Anne Hunting on women architects in the early day…

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#408/Authors Nora Wendl + Todd Gannon + Kevin Murphy + Mary Ann Hunting + Musical Guest Gabrielle Stravelli 1:23:35

18d ago1:23:35

1:23:35

When you hear about architect Mies van der Rohe and his famous Farnsworth House in Plano Illinois, little is said of the client. Today you’ll learn the real story of Dr. Edith Farnsworth from author Nora Wendl, we talk with Todd Gannon about architect Frank Israel, plus authors Kevin Murphy and Mary Anne Hunting on women architects in the early day…

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Ep 73: The Declining Art of Conversation: Part 1 6:17

21d ago6:17

6:17

I am interrupting the “Confessions of a Guru” series to share a special edition (to coincide with our refresh of the Podcast tile, which I hope you like). 😉 This special three-part edition is about Conversations and why, at this critical time, when we need to have conversations most, we are shunning the opportunity and losing the art. We started a …

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Ep 75: The Declining Art of Conversation: Part 3 8:03

21d ago8:03

8:03

I am interrupting the “Confessions of a Guru” series to share a special edition (to coincide with our refresh of the Podcast tile, which I hope you like). 😉 This special three-part edition is about Conversations and why, at this critical time, when we need to have conversations most, we are shunning the opportunity and losing the art. We started a …

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Ep 74: The Declining Art of Conversation: Part 2 9:07

21d ago9:07

9:07

I am interrupting the “Confessions of a Guru” series to share a special edition (to coincide with our refresh of the Podcast tile, which I hope you like). 😉 This special three-part edition is about Conversations and why, at this critical time, when we need to have conversations most, we are shunning the opportunity and losing the art. We started a …

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#407/Men About Town: Christopher Kennedy + Kip Serafin + Kurt Cyr 1:08:11

25d ago1:08:11

1:08:11

From poolside at the swanky USModernist compound in Palm Springs, today’s guests are the three distinguished men about town. Need a midcentury sofa in green tomorrow? How about a tour for 25? Or a private cocktail party at the Dinah Shore house? Who are you gonna call? As the expression goes, we got a guy, actually three guys, who make these wonder…

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#407/Men About Town: Christopher Kennedy + Kip Serafin + Kurt Cyr 1:08:11

25d ago1:08:11

1:08:11

From poolside at the swanky USModernist compound in Palm Springs, today’s guests are the three distinguished men about town. Need a midcentury sofa in green tomorrow? How about a tour for 25? Or a private cocktail party at the Dinah Shore house? Who are you gonna call? As the expression goes, we got a guy, actually three guys, who make these wonder…

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Season review with he Forever Blue team 1:17:28

1M ago1:17:28

1:17:28

Ian Cheeseman was the BBC's Manchester City correspondent for nearly 25 years and has been a fan all of his life. Here he hosts his weekly podcast, Forever Blue, where all things Man City are discussed. Sponsored by Counting King, experts in business finance. Ian is joined by members of the Forever Blue squad to reflect on the season.Amy, Louisa, A…

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#406/Ben Rousseau + Ian Koblick + John Jennifer Marx 1:01:55

1M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

From watches to undersea lodges to 21st century architecture, we’ll step outside the box a bit today to talk exquisite timepieces with Ben Rousseau, underwater house pioneer Ian Koblick, and architect John Jennifer Marx.By george smart

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#406/Ben Rousseau + Ian Koblick + John Jennifer Marx 1:01:55

1M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

From watches to undersea lodges to 21st century architecture, we’ll step outside the box a bit today to talk exquisite timepieces with Ben Rousseau, underwater house pioneer Ian Koblick, and architect John Jennifer Marx.By george smart

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#405/Colin Flavin + Tim Techler + Halsey Smith + Keith York + Alexandra Bregman 57:47

1M ago57:47

57:47

From poolside at Modernism Week 2025, we’ll talk with Colin Flavin, Halsey Smith, and Tim Techler on the architecture of Walter Gropius in Massachusetts and William Krisel in Palm Springs. Back in the studio, San Diego’s top Modernist realtor and ardent preservationist Keith York has a new book on Craig Ellwood -- and Alexandra Bregman hunts for a …

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#405/Colin Flavin + Tim Techler + Halsey Smith + Keith York + Alexandra Bregman 57:47

1M ago57:47

57:47

From poolside at Modernism Week 2025, we’ll talk with Colin Flavin, Halsey Smith, and Tim Techler on the architecture of Walter Gropius in Massachusetts and William Krisel in Palm Springs. Back in the studio, San Diego’s top Modernist realtor and ardent preservationist Keith York has a new book on Craig Ellwood -- and Alexandra Bregman hunts for a …

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Earl Barrett & Nick Stapleton on FA Cup Final, Henderson Red Card & Pep's team selection 1:08:51

1M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

Ian Cheeseman was the BBC's Manchester City correspondent for nearly 25 years and has been a fan all of his life. Here he hosts his weekly podcast, Forever Blue, where all things Man City are discussed. Sponsored by Counting King, experts in business finance. Ian is joined by former Manchester City player Earl Barrett plus Nick Stapleton (Scam inte…

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#404/Celeste Robbins + Grant Kirkpatrick + Duan Tran + Lisa Gralnek 48:58

2M ago48:58

48:58

Today on the show number 404, architects Celeste Robbins, Grant Kirkpatrick, and Duan Tran, and podcast host Lisa Gralnek. Plus the wit and wisdom of Modernist homeowner, Burt Reynolds!By george smart

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#404/Celeste Robbins + Grant Kirkpatrick + Duan Tran + Lisa Gralnek 48:58

2M ago48:58

48:58

Today on the show number 404, architects Celeste Robbins, Grant Kirkpatrick, and Duan Tran, and podcast host Lisa Gralnek. Plus the wit and wisdom of Modernist homeowner, Burt Reynolds!By george smart

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Andy Morrison on the draw at Southampton and looking ahead to the FA Cup Final 58:55

2M ago58:55

58:55

Ian Cheeseman was the BBC's Manchester City correspondent for nearly 25 years and has been a fan all of his life. Here he hosts his weekly podcast, Forever Blue, where all things Man City are discussed. Sponsored by Counting King, experts in business finance. Ian is joined by former Manchester City player Andy Morrison plus Adam W and Andy from the…

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#403/Steve Treinen + James Cioffi + Helen Thompson + Musical Guest Champian Fulton 1:11:32

2M ago1:11:32

1:11:32

From poolside at the swanky USModernist compound in Palm Springs during Modernism Week 2025, we will meet Steve Treinen, with a new book on the Indian Canyons area in Palm Springs, plus Palm Springs architect James Cioffi, who sheds light on a pervasive myth. Back in the studio, we’ll hear from author Helen Thompson on Aspen plus lovely tunes from …

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#403/Steve Treinen + James Cioffi + Helen Thompson + Musical Guest Champian Fulton 1:11:32

2M ago1:11:32

1:11:32

From poolside at the swanky USModernist compound in Palm Springs during Modernism Week 2025, we will meet Steve Treinen, with a new book on the Indian Canyons area in Palm Springs, plus Palm Springs architect James Cioffi, who sheds light on a pervasive myth. Back in the studio, we’ll hear from author Helen Thompson on Aspen plus lovely tunes from …

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Gary Owen & Mike McClean on the Wolves win, De Bruyne, Summer signings & much more 1:02:17

2M ago1:02:17

1:02:17

Ian Cheeseman was the BBC's Manchester City correspondent for nearly 25 years and has been a fan all of his life. Here he hosts his weekly podcast, Forever Blue, where all things Man City are discussed. Sponsored by Counting King, experts in business finance. Ian is joined by former Manchester City player Gary Owen to look back on the win against W…

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Paul Simpson on the FA Cup semi-final& Villa wins, Doku & use of subs + much more 1:07:58

2M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Ian Cheeseman was the BBC's Manchester City correspondent for nearly 25 years and has been a fan all of his life. Here he hosts his weekly podcast, Forever Blue, where all things Man City are discussed. Sponsored by Counting King, experts in business finance. Ian is joined by former Manchester City player Paul Simpson, (the assistant manager of Jam…

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#402/National Notables: National Trust's Carol Quillen + AIA's Evelyn Lee + Tucson's Demion Clinco + HGTV's Elizabeth Finkelstein 1:12:30

2M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Today we’ll visit with the CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Carol Quillen; the 2025 President of the AIA, Evelyn Lee; the founder of Tucson Modern, Demion Clinco, and the co-host of HGTV’s Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House, Elizabeth Finkelstein.By george smart

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#402/National Notables: National Trust's Carol Quillen + AIA's Evelyn Lee + Tucson's Demion Clinco + HGTV's Elizabeth Finkelstein 1:12:30

2M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Today we’ll visit with the CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Carol Quillen; the 2025 President of the AIA, Evelyn Lee; the founder of Tucson Modern, Demion Clinco, and the co-host of HGTV’s Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House, Elizabeth Finkelstein.By george smart

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#401/DOCOMOMO's Liz Waytkus + Photographer Andrew Pielage + Architect Paul McClean + Musical Guest Laura Anglade 1:27:18

2M ago1:27:18

1:27:18

From poolside at the swanky USModernist compound in Palm Springs during Modernism Week 2025, we’ll talk to Liz Waytkus, Executive Director of DOCOMOMO-US and photographer-on-a-quest Andrew Pielage. Back in the studio, we’ll hear from LA’s architect to the stars, Paul McClean and musical guest Laura Anglade.…

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#401/DOCOMOMO's Liz Waytkus + Photographer Andrew Pielage + Architect Paul McClean + Musical Guest Laura Anglade 1:27:18

2M ago1:27:18

1:27:18

From poolside at the swanky USModernist compound in Palm Springs during Modernism Week 2025, we’ll talk to Liz Waytkus, Executive Director of DOCOMOMO-US and photographer-on-a-quest Andrew Pielage. Back in the studio, we’ll hear from LA’s architect to the stars, Paul McClean and musical guest Laura Anglade.…

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Paul Power on Foden, De Bruyne, Goodison & FA Cup plus great stories 1:08:03

2M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

Ian Cheeseman was the BBC's Manchester City correspondent for nearly 25 years and has been a fan all of his life. Here he hosts his weekly podcast, Forever Blue, where all things Man City are discussed. Sponsored by Counting King, experts in business finance. Ian is joined by former Manchester City player Paul Power who gives a great assessment of …

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#400/Ten Years of USModernist Radio! Highlights Show 1:24:23

2M ago1:24:23

1:24:23

Since launching the podcast ten years ago in 2015, hosts George Smart and Tom Guild have had fascinating conversations with over 700 guests, including architects, owners, media, critics, authors, actors, and jazz performers. USModernist Radio is one of America’s top-rated architecture and jazz podcasts, ranked in the past as #1 by Atomic Ranch and …

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#400/Ten Years of USModernist Radio! Highlights Show 1:24:23

2M ago1:24:23

1:24:23

Since launching the podcast ten years ago in 2015, hosts George Smart and Tom Guild have had fascinating conversations with over 700 guests, including architects, owners, media, critics, authors, actors, and jazz performers. USModernist Radio is one of America’s top-rated architecture and jazz podcasts, ranked in the past as #1 by Atomic Ranch and …

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Mark Ward on Man City, Goodison Park, De Bruyne & lots more 1:03:12

2M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Ian Cheeseman was the BBC's Manchester City correspondent for nearly 25 years and has been a fan all of his life. Here he hosts his weekly podcast, Forever Blue, where all things Man City are discussed. Sponsored by Counting King, experts in business finance. Ian is joined by former Manchester City player Mark Ward to reflect on the win against Cry…

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#399/The Palm Springs School: Alan Hess + Janice Lyle + Sidney Williams / Russell Brown + Tom Lazarus / Musical Guest Colleen Duffy of Devil Doll 1:02:31

3M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

From poolside at the swanky USModernist compound in Palm Springs, three stars of the Modernist movement, Alan Hess + Janice Lyle + Sidney Williams, discussing what’s become known as the Palm Springs School of Modernism and an accompanying new book. From the studio, Russell Brown and Tom Lazarus on their recent stage play called LISTING, plus return…

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#399/The Palm Springs School: Alan Hess + Janice Lyle + Sidney Williams / Russell Brown + Tom Lazarus / Musical Guest Colleen Duffy of Devil Doll 1:02:31

3M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

From poolside at the swanky USModernist compound in Palm Springs, three stars of the Modernist movement, Alan Hess + Janice Lyle + Sidney Williams, discussing what’s become known as the Palm Springs School of Modernism and an accompanying new book. From the studio, Russell Brown and Tom Lazarus on their recent stage play called LISTING, plus return…

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Rodney Marsh on the Derby, drop in Premier League quality & Kevin De Bruyne 1:05:26

3M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

Ian Cheeseman was the BBC's Manchester City correspondent for nearly 25 years and has been a fan all of his life. Here he hosts his weekly podcast, Forever Blue, where all things Man City are discussed. Sponsored by Counting King, experts in business finance. Ian is joined by former Manchester City player Rodney Marsh to discuss the 0-0 draw at Man…

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#398/Color: Architect Wid Chapman + Color Expert Sara McLean + Musical Guest Laura Pursell 59:22

3M ago59:22

59:22

Modernist architecture makes special use of light and color, and with us today, architect Wid Chapman, color expert Sara McLean, and musical guest and expert skater, Laura Pursell.By george smart

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#398/Color: Architect Wid Chapman + Color Expert Sara McLean + Musical Guest Laura Pursell 59:22

3M ago59:22

59:22

Modernist architecture makes special use of light and color, and with us today, architect Wid Chapman, color expert Sara McLean, and musical guest and expert skater, Laura Pursell.By george smart

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