Best Lisa Gralnek Podcasts (2025)

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

3d 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

3d 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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Future of Play | Chris Down | S7 E12 44:26

7d ago44:26

44:26

S7 E12: Global toymaker Mattel knows a thing or two about Play. Operating in 35 countries with products sold in over 150 countries, the toy giant who employs over 30,000 people across its Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, UNO®, Polly Pocket and other brands – is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year! Tied to the release of a…

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

10d 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

10d 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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#407/Men About Town: Christopher Kennedy + Kip Serafin + Kurt Cyr 1:08:11

17d 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

17d 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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Future of The Mouse | Xinyue Zhou | S7 E11 33:50

21d ago33:50

33:50

Ever wonder how the “mouse” evolved? Or, how the graphical interface that introduced clicks and drags and the hover state changed the human-computer relationship? Learn about the history, evolution, and future of the most famous "pointing device” out there from the very international, cross-disciplinary designer who oversees user experience (UX) de…

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

24d 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

24d 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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Future of Neuroaesthetics | Suchi Reddy | S7 E10 30:48

1M ago30:48

30:48

Neuroaesthetics is all about how human-focused design affects our wellbeing. Our guest is an award-winning architect guided by the philosophy that "form follows feeling". Integrating neuroscience and architecture, her New York City-based studio creates environments that push the boundaries of architectural tradition to shape a more empathetic, equi…

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

1M 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

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

1M 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

1M 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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Future of Value Creation | Tensie Whelan | S7 E9 34:11

2M ago34:11

34:11

This May 1st- known in Europe as May Day or International Workers' Day- we’re exploring the intersection of capitalism, people, and planet. A distinguished leader, academic, and researcher from New York University's Stern School of Business joins us to explore 10+ years of quantitative research that evidences bottom line benefits for companies who …

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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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Future of Urbanization | Kevin Kennon | S7 E8 33:59

2M ago33:59

33:59

Of the world’s 8.2 billion population, nearly 6 in 10 people live in urban areas. By 2050, it’s expected to be 7 in 10, and closer to 8 in 10 by 2100. What does this mean for the future of cities, of nature, of climate change, of business, of humanity? And moreover, what is the role of architecture and urban planning in addressing the present and p…

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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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#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

2M 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

2M 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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Future of Car Design | Sam Livingstone | S7 E7 34:13

3M ago34:13

34:13

What is sexier than a beautifully-designed car? From vintage classics to newer EVs and autonomous vehicles, this episode explores the many ways that car design brings value to customers, how brands can harness this, and the complexity of managing across sophisticated technical and emotional requirements. Our guest, Sam Livingstone is a car and mobi…

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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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#397/Richard Neutra: Raymond Neutra + Catherine Meyler + Noam Saragosti + Scott Goldstein + Special Musical Guests Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses. 1:23:24

3M ago1:23:24

1:23:24

Today from Palm Springs during Modernism Week we explore architect Richard Neutra with guests Raymond Neutra of the Neutra Institute and Catherine Meyler, owner of a celebrated Neutra house. Back in the studio, we’ll hear about Neutra’s VDL house in Los Angeles from Executive Director Noam Saragosti; Neutra’s sadly destroyed Maslon House from filmm…

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#397/Richard Neutra: Raymond Neutra + Catherine Meyler + Noam Saragosti + Scott Goldstein + Special Musical Guests Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses. 1:23:24

3M ago1:23:24

1:23:24

Today from Palm Springs during Modernism Week we explore architect Richard Neutra with guests Raymond Neutra of the Neutra Institute and Catherine Meyler, owner of a celebrated Neutra house. Back in the studio, we’ll hear about Neutra’s VDL house in Los Angeles from Executive Director Noam Saragosti; Neutra’s sadly destroyed Maslon House from filmm…

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Future of Reusable Packaging | Mike Newman | S7 E6 31:04

3M ago31:04

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Starting in the last mid-century, companies and consumers began moving away from commonly reusable/refillable packaging for goods like milk, eggs, liquor, shampoo, detergent, etc. into buying branded, single-use versions from grocery and drug store shelves. Then at the turn of this century came even greater variety and convenience through globaliza…

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#396/Architecture Research Office + Kevin Alter + Musical Guest Carrie Marshall 55:02

3M ago55:02

55:02

You’ll hear from the principal architects of Architecture Research Office (ARO), Adam Yarinsky, Stephen Cassell, and Kim Yao. We’ll explore a 12,000 sf Modernist house in Dallas with architect Kevin Alter, and wrapping up, musical guest Carrie Marshall.By george smart

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#396/Architecture Research Office + Kevin Alter + Musical Guest Carrie Marshall 55:02

3M ago55:02

55:02

You’ll hear from the principal architects of Architecture Research Office (ARO), Adam Yarinsky, Stephen Cassell, and Kim Yao. We’ll explore a 12,000 sf Modernist house in Dallas with architect Kevin Alter, and wrapping up, musical guest Carrie Marshall.By george smart

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#395/Architecture Books 3: Dan Chavkin + Jeffrey Head + Jo Lauria + Penny Craswell + Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel 1:04:35

3M ago1:04:35

1:04:35

With so many good architecture books coming out, we can barely keep up. Today we’ll explore Architectural Pottery with Dan Chavkin, Jeffrey Head, and Jo Lauria; sustainable houses with Penny Craswell, and the Queen of architecture interviews, journalist and historian Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, who has a new book out on New York.…

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