Best Architects Journal Podcasts (2025)

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Note 5 : The Abandonment, When the Heart First Felt Alone 28:44

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In this fifth note, we journey to the very beginning of my story. I revisit a three-hour regression session that led me back to the moment the feeling of abandonment first appeared - when I was only four weeks in my mother’s womb. Through translated diary pages and deep-inhale pauses, we explore how early imprints echo through a lifetime and how un…

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McLaren CEO Zak Brown On F1 And Business Strategy At 200 Miles Per Hour 30:55

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What business lessons are forged at 200 miles per hour? On this week’s Bold Names, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown joins Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins to talk about his new book, “Seven Tenths of a Second.” A racecar driver turned executive, Brown leads a global racing organization worth hundreds of millions of dollars. We talk about the pressure a…

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Parker LaCombe and Sydney Harris, patient advocates,MindCareConnect 36:14

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Parker LaCombe is a passionate advocate, strategist, and internationally recognized subject matter expert in mental health, peer support, and systems transformation. As the co-founder of MindCareConnect and firm believer that recovery is possible for all who navigate mental health and substance use challenges, Parker uses her lived experience to br…

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Rough sleeping surges to post pandemic-high 28:47

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This week on The Brief Fran Williams is joined by the writer and activist, Adam Peggs to discuss: Rough sleeping surges to post pandemic-high // Government housebuilding forecast downgraded // New measures to ease planning for homes near transport hubs // And an alternative vision to save Liverpool Street Station’s vaulted glass concourse roof from…

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315 - Guest Co-Host Charles Duncan, Guest Phil Washington, CEO, Denver Int. Airport 1:28:13

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This week: Guest Co-Host Charles Duncan, Guest: Phil Washington, CEO, Denver Int. Airport. Also: Ramifications from the Airbus immediate software requirement; DFW gets Turkey Award; Holiday travel vs last year; Bids for TAP Air Portugal; Listener input on where the projected new DFW passengers will come from, an idea of an AA-SWA merger, and the po…

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#234 John Haddock: From Phoenix’s desert trails to leading Harvey’s AI rise after a decade scaling Stripe’s hyper-growth 1:22:10

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Episode #234 features John Haddock — Chief Business Officer at Harvey, the fast-growing US$700M+ AI startup backed by Sequoia, OpenAI’s Startup Fund, Kleiner Perkins and Elad Gil. In this conversation with host Vidit Agarwal, John reflects on his childhood in Phoenix, lessons from a decade at Stripe: working closely with the Collison brothers, lead…

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Note 4 : Journals, Tears, and the Unfiltered Emotions of My Inner Two-Year-Old 16:21

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In this note, I return to the early pages of my inner world: the journals that first held my questions, my storms, and the “big truths”. I share how writing became my quiet refuge, how those notebooks shaped my path, why tears are important … and a short story from my very first exploration diary that revealed more truth than I understood at the ti…

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SPECIAL WSJ Tech Live: The Man Leading Trump’s AI Charge Against China (The Journal Podcast) 22:59

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This week, we’re bringing you an episode of The Journal, produced by Spotify and the Wall Street Journal. In this episode, recorded at WSJ’s Tech Live, host Jessica Mendoza sits down with Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, to discuss everything from chips to chatbots, how Kratsios thinks AI should…

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In the Room at Accelerate Debates: Constructive Criticism 50:52

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In The Room at Accelerate Debates is a new podcast from Open City, broadcasting the live debates from Accelerate, Open City’s free educational programme. In this episode, you’ll hear our second debate of the year, “Constructive Criticism”, where we ask: where do we draw the line between constructive and destructive criticism in the field of archite…

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Kirsten Haggart: Building with timber has reached a ‘tipping point’ 46:26

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Episode 60. AJ Climate Champions with Hattie Hartman and Joe Jack Williams. In this episode, we take a deep dive into building with timber. Haggart shares numerous tips for practices just getting started. Early engagement with the supply chain and getting the right engineer are essential. Efficient use of timber is essential, as is designing for lo…

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314 - Host Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host Dave Hilfman 58:17

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This week: Host Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host Dave Hilfman. Topics: Thanksgiving travel projections; US Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy releases "Golden Age of Travel" PSA; Dress codes & bare feet on seat backs; JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty calls for policy equity; Visit USA Act introduced; UPS 2976 crash update; Tribute to Peter J. Dolara, Fmr …

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#233 Peter Varghese: "One of Australia’s most influential architects of foreign policy" (special series with the Australian Government) 1:20:52

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Episode #233 features Peter Varghese — widely regarded as one of Australia’s most influential architects of foreign policy. He currently serves as Chancellor of the University of Queensland and previously held two of the Australian Government’s most senior diplomatic roles: Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Australia’s Hi…

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Note 3 : The Magic Formula in this 3D world 22:49

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Did you ever wonder about the Magic Formula mentioned in the first episode? This 3rd Note completes the pilot trilogy : a gentle descent into the deeper layers of our journey. In Note 1, I shared my story. In Note 2, we explored “Peace without Pretending” and the essence of Morpho Menelaus. Now, we turn toward The Magic Formula in this 3D world : i…

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Biden’s Antitrust Architect on How Big Tech Threatens U.S. Prosperity 36:23

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Are we becoming a nation mined for our money, data, and attention? Author and legal scholar Tim Wu certainly thinks so. A key architect of President Joe Biden’s antitrust policy, Wu joins WSJ’s Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins on Bold Names to explain how a handful of tech platforms conquered the economy and why he fears Silicon Valley could become…

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Terry Tucker, author, speaker and patient advocate 32:00

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Terry Tucker is a speaker, author, and podcast guest on the topics of mindset, motivation, and self-development. He is the Founder of Motivational Check LLC. Terry has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The Citadel and a Master’s degree from Boston University. Among his many diverse roles, he has been a college basketball …

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AI nimbyism threatens to upend UK planning 30:08

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This week on The Brief Sahiba Chadha is joined by the architect and co-founder of We Made That, Holly Lewis, to discuss: AI nimbyism threatens to upend UK planning // Highstreet developer goes into liquidation // VAT imbalances found to be incentivising demolition // And a furore over plans to install uPVC windows on Peter Barber’s award-winning ho…

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313 - Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host Oscar Munoz, Fmr CEO United, Guest: Scott Kirby, CEO, United 1:00:40

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This week: Host Scott McCartney with Guest Co-Host Oscar Munoz, Fmr CEO United, Guest: Scott Kirby, CEO, United. Topics: Air travel as a political tool; Credit card swipe fee change impact on airlines; A Scott Kirby job assessment by the person who hired him.By Scott McCartney

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#232 Jason Collins: Professional tennis dreams to Journalism to how he’s leading BlackRock with empathy first 1:00:57

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Episode #232 of The High Flyers Podcast features Jason Collins — Head of Australasia at BlackRock, the world’s largest investment management firm, with over USD 13 trillion in assets under management (AUM). In this conversation, Jason reflects on his competitive upbringing on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, the resilience built through early career setb…

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Note 2 : Meaning of Peace without Pretending and Morpho Menelaus 10:13

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This Note is written especially for you. A weaving of ideas first touched in the pilot episode… a small gathering of thoughts drawn from different pages of my Diary and brought together here, for you to explore. What is Peace without Pretending? What does Morpho Menelaus truly mean? Let’s follow these threads and see where they lead. 🎥 Watch the vi…

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The World’s Tech Giants Are Running Out of Power. This CEO Plans to Deliver. 31:21

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Electricity demand is exploding, fueled by the rise of artificial intelligence and an unprecedented wave of data center construction. Some experts warn the U.S. grid won’t be able to handle it. But Scott Strazik, the CEO of GE Vernova, says his company can deliver. On this episode of Bold Names, Strazik joins the WSJ’s Christopher Mims and Tim Higg…

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Deconstructed: The Old Justice - Multiculturalism and the Public House 28:57

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In this episode of Deconstructed, Matthew Lloyd Roberts is joined by Alfred Yatlong Yeung to discuss British multiculturalism through the lens of The Old Justice in South Bermondsey, a South Korean styled public house that was built by Sidney C Clark in 1933. If you’ve enjoyed this series about the London County Council, check out @LCC_Legacy on In…

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Joe Giddings on the ‘mind-blowing’ growth of bio-based materials in Europe 45:49

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Episode 59. AJ Climate Champions with Hattie Hartman and Joe Jack Williams. On the eve of Cop30 in Brazil, Built by Nature European Networks Lead and ACAN co-founder Joe Giddings talks to the AJ about how to build responsibly with timber. Giddings takes a deep dive into Built by Nature's (BbN) five Principles for Responsible Timber Construction, wh…

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312 - Guest Co-Host Maya Leibman, Guest Alex Cruz, Fmr. CEO, British Airways 1:01:55

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Guest Co-Host Maya Leibman, Guest Alex Cruz, Fmr. CEO, British Airways. News: Tripadvisor kills SeatGuru; US Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy reduces air traffic; Government shutdown breakthrough in the works; UPS Flight 2976 crashes on takeoff; Listener questions on the value of international partnerships.…

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#231 Sweta Mehra: Executive GM at NAB; ex-Chief Marketing Officer at ANZ (special series with the Australian Government) 1:13:03

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Episode #231 of The High Flyers Podcast features Sweta Mehra — Executive General Manager at National Australia Bank (NAB) and Former Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at ANZ. Born in Agra, India, Sweta’s journey spans Procter & Gamble, ANZ and NAB. At P&G, she rose to Brand Director, leading global consumer brands across Asia. At ANZ, she became Chief …

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Note 1 : The cocoon dissolves when the soul remembers its wings 19:01

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My story… Where I began. Where I am going. Why I am here. A Note about struggle, about peace, about the quiet beauty that rises when you finally surrender to your own truth. 🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adela.ciurea Follow this thread to wander deeper : https://morphomenelaus.passion.io Connect with me : Instagram …

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How Uber Plans to Win the Self-Driving Car Race 31:03

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Driverless cars are no longer in the realm of science fiction. Nearly a decade after abandoning its own self-driving car unit, Uber is taking a hybrid approach, partnering with more than a dozen autonomous vehicle firms, including Alphabet’s Waymo and Chinese robotaxi company WeRide. But as the robotaxi market heats up, can Uber stay in the race? O…

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Stephen Garner, patient advocate 31:59

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Stephen Garner is a patient researching their own disease, exploringthe frontiers of human knowledge, and developing new frameworks as anethical theorist. After reducing the severity and frequency of his ownautoimmune symptoms through targeted nutrition, biochemical modeling,and self-experimentation, Stephen now shares his experience, andfindings, …

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A new House of Commons report on child-centred design, financial strain for UK architectural firms and bold changes to the London Plan 29:38

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In this episode, technical editor and deputy architecture editor of the Architects’ Journal Fran Williams is joined by Dinah Bornat, an architect and co-founder of ZCD Architects. She’s also the author of All to Play For: How to design child-friendly housing, published by the RIBA in February this year. Together they discuss: A new House of Commons…

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311 - Guest Co-Host Henry Harteveldt. Guest: Alex Mans. Founder & CEO, FLYR 1:24:04

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This week: Guest Co-Host Henry Harteveldt, Guest: Alex Mans. Founder & CEO, FLYR. Topics: AI for airlines; Yahrzeit for Ben Baldanza; The case for using the $18B trust fund to pay controllers; Listener input includes a correction relating to Ryanair, travel spend by different disposable income levels.…

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#230 Bowen Pan: How he created Facebook Marketplace, working with Mark Zuckerberg, and unpacking product leadership 1:27:19

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Episode #230 of The High Flyers Podcast features Bowen Pan, who led the creation of Facebook Marketplace and held product leadership roles at Trade Me, Meta, Stripe, and Common Room. He now advises startups and serves on boards including NZME and the Auckland University Business School. Born in China and raised in New Zealand, Bowen shares how lear…

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Inside Visa’s Tech-Charged Future: From Crypto to AI 28:18

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Every second, tens of thousands of transactions cross Visa’s global network. Last year alone, the company processed more than $13 trillion in purchases – nearly triple the size of Japan’s economy. Now, one of the largest payment networks in the world wants to become even bigger. On this episode of Bold Names, Rajat Taneja, Visa’s president of techn…

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In the Room at Accelerate Debates: Designing a Safer City 51:35

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In The Room at Accelerate Debates is a new podcast from Open City, broadcasting the live debates from Accelerate, Open City’s free educational programme. In this episode, you’ll hear our first debate of the year, “Designing A Safer City”, asking: what does safety in the public realm really mean? Moderators Siraaj Mitha and Jasmin Yeo are joined by …

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The Age of Choice: Disha Karnad Jani Interviews Sophia Rosenfeld 1:04:38

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In this most recent episode of In Theory, Disha Karnad Jani interviews Sophia Rosenfeld about her new book The Age of Choice: A History of Freedom in Modern Life (Princeton University Press, 2025). Her book explores how the idea of making a choice from a menu of options arranged by someone else became synonymous with what it meant to be free betwee…

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310 - Scott McCartney with Guests: Andrew Watterson & Jay Sorensen 1:07:34

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Scott McCartney with Guests: Andrew Watterson, COO, SWA and Jay Sorensen, Pres, IdeaWorks; Topics: An SWA update; 2025 ancillary revenue report. Also: Results for American, Southwest, and Alaska; Nat Pieper joins American as CCO; Listener input from Storrington, England.By Scott McCartney

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This Tech Founder's $1.3 Billion Company Is Taking On Apple and Samsung 29:42

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Can a startup beat Apple and Samsung on their own turf? Carl Pei, the founder and CEO of Nothing, is betting on it. Growing up in Sweden, Pei was captivated by American gadgets like Apple’s first iPod. But over time, he says, those products lost their edge. On the latest episode of Bold Names, Pei joins WSJ’s Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins to exp…

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Alastair Santhouse, Psychiatrist and Author. 40:26

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DR ALASTAIR SANTHOUSE is a consultant neuropsychiatrist working at the Maudsley Hospital in London. He began his medical career working in internal medicine before retraining to become a psychiatrist. He is a fellow of both the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and formerly served as president of the Psychiatry Sec…

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Appleby Blue wins the 2025 Stirling Prize and set back for UK cooling towers 30:22

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This week on The Brief Sahiba Chadha is joined by the BBC broadcaster, writer and journalist Samira Ahmed to discuss the biggest stories in architecture, conservation planning news: A 21st century almshouse in Southwark wins the Stirling Prize // How Labour ministers are consistently rejecting Historic England’s listing advice // A bid to save Nott…

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309 - Guest Co-Host: Charles Duncan, Guest: Theo Panagiotoulias, CEO, Star Alliance. 1:21:57

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This week: Guest Co-Host: Charles Duncan, Guest: Theo Panagiotoulias, CEO, Star Alliance. Also: A deep dive into the low cost sector; United earnings and aggressive growth; Shai Weiss to step down at year end, Corneel Koster to be named new CEO, Virgin Atlantic; Seat cleaning grounds Finnair A321s; Spirit projects more losses; with cash stability; …

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#229 Jack Zhang: The Relentless Founder of Airwallex — From Rural China to Melbourne Bartender to Building a $5B Powerhouse 54:24

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Episode #229 of The High Flyers Podcast features Jack Zhang, Co-Founder and CEO of Airwallex, one of the world’s fastest-growing fintech companies valued at over $5 billion. Born in rural Shandong, China, Jack moved to Melbourne at 15, juggling multiple jobs while studying computer science before launching Airwallex in 2015. A former engineer and t…

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Why This Investor Says the AI Boom Isn’t the Next Dot-Com Crash 31:06

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The artificial intelligence boom has sparked one of the costliest building sprees in history. By 2028, investment in chips, servers and data centers could hit nearly $3 trillion, according to Morgan Stanley. To help fund the build-out, tech companies are taking on huge amounts of debt, raising concerns of a possible bubble. On the latest episode of…

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308 - Guest Co-Host Christina Cassotis, Guests: Architects Luis Vidal & Carolyn Sponza - New Pittsburgh Int. Airport 1:19:18

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Guest Co-Host Christina Cassotis, Guests: Architects Luis Vidal & Carolyn Sponza - The new Pittsburgh International Airport. Also: Fall earnings season, Delta numbers; Spirit sheds aircraft - is deal with Frontier more likely? Listener input on Delta Tech Ops and Airport gate allocations.By Scott McCartney