Best Jess Thomas Nelson Podcasts (2025)

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#462 - Jaume Soler, Founding Principal of SoundArts 1:28:59

7h ago1:28:59

1:28:59

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Jaume Soler, Founding Principal of SoundArts. The three discussed Jaume’s education, what an Acoustician does, acoustic measurements, accuracy of computer modeling, natural acoustics, subjective vs scientific acoustic measurements, communicating acoustics to clients & collaborat…

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#461 - Buying Plans Online vs Hiring An Architect 1:14:26

7d ago1:14:26

1:14:26

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the difference between buying online plans vs hiring architects. They touched on why architects produce more drawings, clients don’t understand hierarchy of information and phases, pre-fabricated homes vs pre-designed floor plans, how to save money on a tight budget, clients need to k…

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Episode 685 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Horror Clown Show) 2:25:25

7d ago2:25:25

2:25:25

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian Championship chat. Podcasts can be cathartic. It's better than screaming in to the void. And after the weekend we had in Whitecapsland, there's a lot to say! The emotional rollercoaster that was Vancouver Whitecaps…

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Episode 684 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Heart Is On Fire - Thomas Müller officially a Whitecap, Schuster and Sorensen on Müller signing, Ralph Priso interview, MLS schedule changes coming) 2:53:52

12d ago2:53:52

2:53:52

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat and interviews. Thomas Müller's signing by Vancouver Whitecaps is now official and we've got you covered all the way. We delve into the ins and outs of how the deal played out and got done, we look at how the German leg…

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#460 - Tom Spoja, Partner at Backen & Backen 1:26:53

14d ago1:26:53

1:26:53

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Tom Spoja, Partner at Backen & Backen. The three discussed Tom’s background, the Case Study 2.0 fire rebuild program, history of Backen & Backen; working with remote employees, staying in one office throughout career, unique custom house design requests, establishing strong conn…

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Episode 683 – The AFTN Soccer Show (A Thousand Sounds In My Head - Thomas Müller to Vancouver, Sebastian Berhalter interview, Vancouver stadium talk ignited & more) 2:59:29

21d ago2:59:29

2:59:29

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and Canadian Premier League chat and interviews. It's been a dramatic week in the Vancouver football world and we have you covered with it all here on the podcast. The two biggest Whitecaps stories came off the pitch, with German legend Thomas Müller s…

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#459 - After Hours: Coffee, Food Preferences, Big Bear 1:13:34

21d ago1:13:34

1:13:34

This week David and Marina of have a casual chat about coffee, pocast scheduling, beverages, hot sauce, sandwiches, vegetables, ane Big Bear. This episode is supported by Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa • Learn more about BQE CORE SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office • Insta…

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Episode 682 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Light Beams Disappear - Whitecaps vs San Diego, Vancouver's World Cup contract revealed) 2:24:13

28d ago2:24:13

2:24:13

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and 2026 FIFA World Cup chat. The Whitecaps ended a tough five-game road stretch with a fairly decent record of two wins, one draw, and two defeats. The last of those matches saw them miss out on the chance to go back top of th…

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#458 - Bryan Zabonick, Vice President of Delivery at BQE 1:21:19

28d ago1:21:19

1:21:19

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Bryan Zabonick, Vice President of Delivery at BQE. The three discussed Bryan’s professional background, tips to improve architecture business practice, fee structures, communicating with clients, contracts, invoices, budgets, managing overhead costs, architects undervaluing thei…

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Episode 681 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Solving Problems - Whitecaps results rollercoaster, Vite departs, Cabrera arrives, Can Champ semis set, CPL midseason review) 1:58:35

1M ago1:58:35

1:58:35

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian Championship chat and we're joined this episode by AFTN writer Felipe Vallejo. Football brings highs and lows and if you're a Whitecaps fan, you've had some pretty wild swings of those in the past week as the team …

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#457 - The Shift House: A Pre-Designed Pacific Palisades Fire-Rebuild Home 1:32:09

1M ago1:32:09

1:32:09

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss The Shift House, their pre-designed model home for the Pacific Palisades. They cover the purpose of The Shift House, conceptual thinking, site planning, form and massing, indoor/outdoor connections, procession & privacy, optionality, material palettes, fire resiliency, and more. Visit…

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#456 - Ana Duran, Co-Principal of Estudio A0 & Assistant Professor at Yale School of Architecture. 1:30:31

1M ago1:30:31

1:30:31

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Ana Maria Duran Calisto, Co-Principal of Estudio A0 and Daniel Rose Visiting Assistant Professor at the Yale School of Architecture. The three discussed the shift in relationship between technology, culture and nature in architecture; the cultural background of South America; ar…

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Episode 680 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Still Feeling Alright? - Whitecaps lose badly in LA, Jayden Nelson, Antoine Coupland, Nelson Pierre, DP highs and lows) 3:00:00

1M ago3:00:00

3:00:00

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, FIFA Club World Cup, CONCACAF Gold Cup, Canadian Premier League, and Canadian Championship chat and interviews. It was a tough Friday night under the lights for the Whitecaps, falling 3-0 to MLS basement team LA Galaxy. What went wrong and is there gen…

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Episode 679 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Shadows Dissolving - Jesper Sorensen interview, Whitecaps beat LAFC, Canada crash out, derby day fireworks) 3:00:00

2M ago3:00:00

3:00:00

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, FIFA Club World Cup, CONCACAF Gold Cup, and Canadian national team chat and interviews, in what has very much been a week of highs and lows. It was an eventful week in Whitecapsland, both on and off the pitch. A defeat to a highly clinical San Diego si…

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#455 - After Hours: Visiting NYC! 1:32:25

2M ago1:32:25

1:32:25

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about their recent trip to New York. The two cover reuniting with the city, food, urbanism, traveling with a baby, the MoMA, food poisoning, and much more. This episode is supported by Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa • Learn more about BQE CORE SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify…

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Episode 678 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Attracted By Your Attraction - Canada's Gold Cup, Club World Cup, Tate Johnson, Whitecaps vs San Diego) 2:32:21

2M ago2:32:21

2:32:21

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, FIFA Club World Cup, CONCACAF Gold Cup, and Canadian national team chat and interviews. Canada is flying high at the 2025 Gold Cup, at least on the pitch with wins over Honduras and Curacao. Off it, head coach Jesse Marsch has been ruffling CONCACAF fe…

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#454 - Thomas Woltz, Senior Principal of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects (NBW) 56:06

2M ago56:06

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Thomas L. Woltz, Senior Principal of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects (NBW). The three discussed Thomas’s childhood influences; architecture & arts education; why he studied Master of Architecture; how landscape architects think differently; creating impact beyond your lif…

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Episode 677 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Daydreaming - Whitecaps stay top at midway point, Jesse Marsch, Ali Ahmed, World Cup One Year Countdown) 2:42:39

2M ago2:42:39

2:42:39

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, FIFA World Cup, and Canadian national team chat and interviews. Vancouver Whitecaps' 11-match unbeaten run in MLS came to end in Columbus on Saturday after the Crew dispatched them 2-1. We look back at the main talking points coming out of the match, i…

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#453 - Balancing Hobbies & Architecture 1:04:58

2M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss importance of having hobbies outside of architecture; making time for activities beyond architecture school; making passion into career; influence of external hobbies on architecture career; transitioning from school to work; nightmare stories; and more. This episode is supported by A…

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#452 - Jess Field, Principal and Co-Founder of Field Architecture 1:25:00

2M ago1:25:00

1:25:00

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Jess Field, Principal and Co-Founder of Field Architecture. The three discussed Jess’s architecture influence and education; the founding of Field architecture; evolution of technology in architecture; limitations of computer software in design; Jess’s early career; managing & s…

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Episode 676 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Stupid Things Keep On Happening - Whitecaps rout Sounders, Holly Ward interview) 2:42:36

2M ago2:42:36

2:42:36

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, Northern Super League, and national team chat and interviews. What a week it's been in Whitecapsland. Eventful doesn't even do it justice, as the team returned from a heavy cup final loss only to be hit by gastrointestinal illn…

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Episode 675 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Cruz Control - Champions Cup heartbreak and outbreak, Jesse Marsch, Dayne St Clair, Michael Boxall, Giuseppe Bovalina) 2:59:54

2M ago2:59:54

2:59:54

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, CONCACAF Champions Cup, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, and national team chat and interviews. Vancouver Whitecaps' trip to Mexico City was not a happy one. A heavy 5-0 loss to Cruz Azul in the Champions Cup final saw the 'Caps outclassed and look a shadow of…

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#451 - The Value of Diverse Project Experience 1:10:06

3M ago1:10:06

1:10:06

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the value of having different project experiences. They touched on working in different offices; project types in architecture school; how long to stay at an office; office fit & alignment; diverse project experiences; large vs small offices; the ideal first 10 years of an architectur…

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Episode 674 – The AFTN Soccer Show (La Historia Espera - Champions Cup final preview, Kevin Egan, Jayden Nelson, Daniel Rios, Minnesota stalemate) 1:40:41

3M ago1:40:41

1:40:41

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, and CONCACAF Champions Cup chat and interviews. The Whitecaps got the last of their league business done and dusted on Wednesday night in an uneventful 0-0 draw with Minnesota United and now their full attention can turn to Sunday's Champions Cup final…

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#450 - Dan Rubinstein, Host and Creator of The Grand Tourist 1:33:29

3M ago1:33:29

1:33:29

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Dan Rubinstein, Host and creator of The Grand Tourist podcast. The three discussed Dan’s career in journalism; change in media production; design field crossovers in media; shift to personality economy; future of journalism & media; hosting The Grand Tourist; common traits of su…

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Episode 673 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Pleasures and Pitfalls - Axel Schuster interview, Caps comeback at RSL, international call-up decimation) 1:59:48

3M ago1:59:48

1:59:48

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, and international football chat. It was back to two-game weeks for Vancouver Whitecaps and that meant getting back to their winning ways. After being made to work hard to come away with a draw in Winnipeg at Valour in the Canadia…

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#449 - You Need Construction Administration 1:04:42

3M ago1:04:42

1:04:42

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the importance of Construction Administration to achieve a successful project. They touched on what construction administration is, the role of an architect during CA; why CA matters for clients; how CA saves time and money; real world scenarios during CA; what construction administra…

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Episode 672 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Glad All Over - Whitecaps draw in Austin, Bjorn Inge Utvik, Can Champ preview, troubled times for BC's CPL sides, FIFA Congress) 2:42:55

3M ago2:42:55

2:42:55

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, Canadian Premier League, and general football chat. The Whitecaps put in their worst performance of the season, but still came away with a battling point in a scoreless draw down in Austin. We delve into the main talking points c…

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#448 - David Weeks, Founder of David Weeks Studio 1:27:41

3M ago1:27:41

1:27:41

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by David Weeks, founder of David Weeks Studio. The three discussed David’s artistic childhood and education; studying sculpture and painting; influence of art education on design career; working with Ted Muehling; starting a studio as a lighting designer; artists and creators price…

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Episode 671 – The AFTN Soccer Show (Superpowered Comeback) 2:42:18

3M ago2:42:18

2:42:18

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, Canadian Premier League, and Northern Super League chat. It was just a one game week for the Whitecaps. Did that affect them, as they got off to a slow start before coming back to draw 2-2 with LAFC? We look into that and delve i…

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#447 - Adam Yarinsky, Principal of Architecture Research Office (ARO) 1:18:29

4M ago1:18:29

1:18:29

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Adam Yarinsky, FAIA and Principal of Architecture Research Office (ARO). They discussed Adam’s architecture childhood dream; education and master’s research; urban design vs Architecture; starting the ARO office; evolution of ARO’s design approach; office structure & value of co…

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Episode 670 – The AFTN Soccer Show (All Aboard The Vancouver Express - Whitecaps Champions Cup final bound, VAN v RSL, Ranko Veselinovic interview) 3:07:00

4M ago3:07:00

3:07:00

We’re back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, CONCACAF Champions Cup, and Canadian Premier League chat and interviews. All aboard the Vancouver Whitecaps runaway train. There's no stopping it and the final destination is unknown! What another fantastic week it's been in Whitecapsland. The team boo…

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#446 - Zach Forrest, Executive Vice President of Goodman Gable Gould 1:23:31

4M ago1:23:31

1:23:31

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design Zach Forrest, Executive Vice President of Goodman Gable Gould Adjusters International. The three discussed the roles of a public adjuster; why hire a public adjuster; process of engaging a public adjuster; documenting lost estimates; insurance claim timeline; insurance claims discrepancy; ins…

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