Best Nick Reilly Podcasts (2025)

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Designing for Place, Purpose, and Partnership in the Maritimes | 625 | Natalie Owens & Victoria Armour of Stil James 1:08:19

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From Halifax to the four Maritime provinces, Stil James founders share how timeless design, regional sensibilities, and entrepreneurial grit shape their work and new cabinetry brand, Loran. There’s a kind of quiet confidence in the design work coming out of Canada’s Maritime provinces—projects that don’t chase trends but instead reflect the rhythm …

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The Sofa by Sam Munson 6:36

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Send us a text On today's show, some thoughts on Sam Munson's new novel The Sofa. From the publisher: "Mr. Montessori and his family return home from a trip to the beach to discover that their sofa is different. Once dark and contemporary, it’s now antique, green and yellow, and smelling faintly of damp. Its appearance and origins are a mystery. A …

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Why Young Aussies Are Buying “Boring” Businesses Instead of Property 25:43

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More young Australians are choosing to buy “boring” small businesses instead of investing in property. In this episode we look at a young couple who bought a 29-year-old fabrication business and turned it into a highly profitable asset, and we break down how profit, valuation multiples, succession gaps and efficiency improvements can create serious…

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Global Design with Local Sensibility | 624 | A Conversation with Juliette Byrne, LTD 1:04:24

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In this episode of Convo By Design, I connect with London-based designer Juliette Byrne to explore how refined design adapts to different cultures and markets. From navigating international trade to redefining timeless interiors, Juliette shares how adaptability, craftsmanship, and collaboration drive her studio’s continued success across continent…

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Singapore vs Australia: Which Tax System Actually Works? 32:13

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Today we look at why Singapore’s tax system delivers stronger incentives for business and workers, from 17% company tax to lower personal tax rates and no capital gains. We compare the cost-of-living trade-offs, how innovation is supported, and what Australia could learn from a model that rewards progress instead of punishing it. On this episode, w…

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It Don't Come Easy – Vikki Reilly 45:36

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Send us a text Tim is joined by writer and returning guest Vikki Reilly, author of The Beatles 101, to explore Ringo Starr’s classic solo single It Don’t Come Easy. They look at how the song captures Ringo’s resilience, peace-and-love ethos and feelings around the Beatles’ breakup, dig into George Harrison’s vital role in its creation, and trace ho…

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CXD Icon Registry November 2025: Sue Firestone | 623 | California Style, Creative Evolution, and the Art of Enduring Design 47:24

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California native Sue Firestone reflects on five decades of creativity, resilience, and reinvention—from Malibu’s fires to Montecito’s rebirth, from model homes to hospitality design, and from Disney resorts to her namesake product lines. SFA Design founder Sue Firestone to explore how her lifelong relationship with nature, her passion for authenti…

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Episode 197 - Austin Peterson 1:34:53

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Cohosts Charles Love, Wilfred Reilly, and Brooks Crenshaw welcome AP4Liberty Austin Peterson to discuss the schisms in the Liberty Movement, the problems of a too prudish conservativism, and the uncertain future of the GOP in a post-Trump world. Support the showBy Charles Love and Wilfred Reilly

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The Ride Along: Part Two | 622 | Rolling Through Conversations, Ideas and Inspiration from CEDIA Expo and CIX 2025 1:03:42

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This week on the show, you’re going to ride along with me from the incredibly comfortable and stylish VW ID.Buzz, which served as the mobile podcast studio at CEDIA Expo / CIX this September in Denver, Colorado. This is part two of The Ride Along Series recorded live at CEDIA Expo/ CIX. CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) is…

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Why Your Inheritance Isn’t Safe Without a Valid Will 20:55

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What really happens when you don’t have a proper will in place? From state trustees taking control to long probate delays, contested estates and outdated super nominations, we cover the risks that can leave families exposed. If you want your wealth to end up where you intend, this episode will give you the clarity you need. On this episode, we disc…

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WestEdge 2025 Designing the Experience | 621 | WestEdge Co-Founder Megan Reilly and Theater Designer Kim Gordon Designs 1:03:01

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It is very hard for me to believe it but the 2025 edition of WestEdge is almost here. This will be the 10th edition of the show and I am so excited to share the slate of talks taking place this year in the WestEdge Theater Presented By Pacific Sales! But, I’m not going to do it here because our time here is limited. But I have an idea. I am going t…

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Australia’s Migration Numbers Explained: The Winners, Losers and Myths 30:20

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You may have seen a post on social media claiming 142,000 millionaires are leaving Australia. So today we look at what the migration report actually says, who’s really leaving, and how many wealthy people are moving here instead. We talk about migration, housing, cost of living, safety, and why some Aussies are heading to Dubai and Singapore. A cle…

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Episode 196 - Charles Murray 1:08:48

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Cohosts Charles Love, Wilfred Reilly, and Brooks Crenshaw welcome Charles Murray to discuss whether empiricism and faith can be reconciled, the debate on the existence of the soul, and his latest book, Taking Religion Seriously. Support the showBy Charles Love and Wilfred Reilly

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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band – Laurence Rickard 48:09

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Send us a text Tim is joined by actor, writer, and comedian Laurence Rickard (Ghosts, Horrible Histories) to explore “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” (and its Reprise). They dig into the album’s “new band” concept, that razor-edged guitar tone, Edwardian brass colour, the art and conspiracies of the cover, and how the reprise frames the albu…

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Episode 194 - Ryan McBeth 1:07:12

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Support the showBy Charles Love and Wilfred Reilly

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Episode 195 - "Redhead Ranting" aka Jennifer Brown 1:09:54

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Cohosts Charles Love, Wilfred Reilly, Christy Kelly, and Brooks Crenshaw welcome @redheadranting Jennifer Brown to discuss online dating apps, men and women in the current era, complaining about the mundane in modernity, and her book Ginger Snapped. Support the showBy Charles Love and Wilfred Reilly

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Balancing Modern, Traditional, and Transitional | 620 | A Deep Dive with SHM Architecture’s, Nick McWhirter 1:15:59

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I had the opportunity to sit with down with Nick McWhirter or SHM Architects to explore the nuances of transitional design, the delicate dance between modern and traditional elements, and the intentionality behind every architectural choice. From furniture-driven layouts to aspirational lighting strategies, Nick shares the thought process, research…

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How Businesses Can Do Good and Still Make Money 27:33

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A roll of toilet paper might not sound revolutionary, but Who Gives A Crap turned it into a business that gives half its profits to improve sanitation around the world. Today we talk about how putting purpose behind your business can drive growth, why profit still needs to come first, and how the two can work together to create something meaningful…

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Royale with Cheese featuring Frances Chapireau 54:10

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John Travolta’s turn as Vincent Vega in 1994’s Pulp Fiction revitalized his career. His character has returned to the US after a 3-year stay in Europe, mostly in Amsterdam. In this memorable scene, he colorfully explains to Jules, played by Samuel L. Jackson, how Europe is similar, yet different. While Vincent’s amusing explanation gave us one of t…

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Episode 193 - Eric Wallace 1:08:28

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Cohosts Charles Love, Wilfred Reilly, Christy Kelly, and Brooks Crenshaw welcome Eric Wallace to discuss his views on woke ideology commandeering the black church in America, the importance of highlighting the conservative values that still exist in its congregations on many leftist issues, and his book The Heart of Apostasy. Support the show…

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Designing for Experience | 619 | A Conversation with EZ Gonzalez of Pacific Sales

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Today, I sit down with EZ Gonzalez of Pacific Sales about how retail, design, and customer experience intersect in today’s market. Gonzalez shares how Pacific Sales’ culture of continuous learning and a customer first sales model has helped establish the company as the West Coast’s leading appliance retailer. Designer Resources Pacific Sales Kitche…

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Is Your Super Really Safe? How $1.2 Billion in Super Was Lost 32:12

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Imagine being months away from retirement, logging into your super account, and seeing your balance at zero. That’s what thousands of Australians are now facing after the collapse of multiple superannuation funds, with more than $1.2 billion in retirement savings wiped out. Today we explain how this happened, what went wrong with the platforms and …

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Praise You featuring Brent Pattison 49:27

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The 1999 Dance hit, “Praise You” by Fatboy Slim uses NINE samples, including vocals by Camille Yarbrough from the opening of her song, “Take Yo’ Praise.” It was incredibly successful, reaching #1 in the UK charts and #36 in the US, simply by using building blocks already established by others. Fatboy Slim recognized bits that worked in other compos…

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One After 909 – Rod Davis 40:46

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Send us a text Tim is joined by musician and original Quarryman Rod Davis to explore “One After 909.” They revisit Rod’s early days with John Lennon, the birth of the Quarrymen, and the song’s long journey from skiffle-era beginnings to its roof-top revival. Along the way they dig into train-song traditions, why the tune’s simple, bluesy structure …

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The Novogratz | 618 | Our October 2025 Convo By Design Icon Registry Inductee 55:26

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Courtney Novogratz: Designing a Life of Creativity and Family Courtney Novogratz has spent her career reimagining spaces that celebrate individuality, family, and joy. Alongside her husband Robert, she’s built an iconic brand known for bold style, adventurous projects, and a commitment to living beautifully without pretense. In this conversation, C…

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The Ride Along: Part One | 617 | Rolling Through Conversations, Ideas and Inspiration from CEDIA Expo and CIX 2025 59:39

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This week, the Convo By Design studio went mobile inside the VW ID.Buzz at CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo in Denver—bringing you candid conversations with leaders shaping the future of smart homes, design integration, and resilient technology. From energy resilience to invisible lighting, European design influences to smarter tools, thes…

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Are Aussies Paying Too Much Tax? 27:44

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Australians are taxed on almost everything - income, fuel, property, super, even talk of inheritance and spare-bedroom taxes. In this episode we explore how much we really give back to the government, where that $800 billion in tax revenue goes, and whether our complex system is holding back innovation, investment, and everyday Aussies trying to ge…

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Is You Still a Fan featuring Tara Paton 49:35

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Ask 20 people to define customer loyalty and you’ll likely get 20 different answers. Some might give you an academic treatise on different types of loyalty. Some might quote CX experts or companies specializing in measuring customer experience. Others might break out “4 C’s” or “3 R’s” to help define loyalty. When Tara Paton joined Next in Queue – …

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Episode 192 - TPUSA Faith Senior Director Lucas Miles 1:08:36

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Cohosts Charles Love, Wilfred Reilly, Christy Kelly, and Brooks Crenshaw sit down with Turning Point Faith Senior Director Lucas Miles to discuss the role of faith in opposing "woke", Charlie Kirk's legacy, and his book Pagan Threat. Support the showBy Charles Love and Wilfred Reilly

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Maximalist Visions: Navigating Design, Technology, and Trends Post-Pandemic | 616 | Alex Alonso of Mr. Alex Tate 1:12:19

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Today on the show, Mr. Alex Tate’s, Alex Alonso and I discuss the evolution of interior design, exploring how technology, client expectations, and personal vision shape today’s industry from AI integration to marketing strategies and maximalist design philosophy, this conversation examines how designers adapt to market shifts while staying true to …

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How to Beat the Stock Market Without Losing Your Pants! 29:32

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Markets are on a high - stocks, property, crypto, even gold - but what could go wrong? Today we talk about how to beat the stock market without losing your pants, sharing our biggest investment mistakes, lessons from the GFC, and the strategies that actually protect your wealth. From dollar cost averaging and stop-loss rules to Buffett-style patien…

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Our Time featuring Rick DeLisi 52:44

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The Goonies were kids who lived in the “Goon Docks” – a blue-collar neighborhood whose existence is threatened by the development of a country club. Sean Astin, playing Mikey, has led them on an adventure in search of One-Eyed Willy’s rich stuff – a treasure everyone else had dismissed as mythical. For decades, contact centers have been like the Go…

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And Your Bird Can Sing – Nancy Howie 47:06

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Send us a text Tim is joined by musician and YouTuber Nancy Howie (aka Fathom) to explore “And Your Bird Can Sing.” They dive into Revolver-era innovation, Paul’s shape-shifting basslines, those tightly harmonised dual guitars, lyrical interpretations (from Sinatra to Lennon–McCartney dynamics), and why this two-minute gem feels so complete. Guest …

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Commune & Remains Lighting: Craft, Collaboration, and the Philosophy of Design | 615 | A Double Episode for Twice the Inspiration on Convo By Design 2:08:22

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This special two-part episode features Roman Alonso of Commune and David Calligeros of Remains Lighting in two distinct conversations exploring origins, philosophy, and the meaning of design partnerships. Designer Resources Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home. Where excellence meets expertise. Design Hardware – A stunning and vast collection of jewelry …

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We Are Green and Trembling by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara 8:14

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Send us a text (from New Directions): LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR TRANSLATED LITERATURE Deep in the wilds of the New World, Antonio de Erauso begins to write a letter to his aunt, the prioress of the Basque convent he escaped as a young girl. Since fleeing a dead-end life as a nun, he’s become Antonio and undertaken monumental advent…

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Has Realestate.com.au Become Too Powerful? 22:22

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Is Realestate.com.au too powerful? Vendors are forking out thousands just to list their property, agents are copping big subscription hikes, and the ACCC is asking questions about postcode pricing. REA Group, the business behind the site, now pulls in over 12 million users a month and $1.7 billion in revenue, leaving Domain in the dust. We break do…

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Suntory Time! featuring Kento Morita 55:18

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Disillusionment and discontent was alive and well before the rise of smartphones and AI. The 2003 Sofia Coppola film, Lost in Translation, is an exploration of experience. The unexpected friendship between Bill Murray’s Bob and Scarlett Johansson’s Charlotte is accidental, but it’s rooted in shared experiences that will only ever happen once. The d…

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Episode 191 - Katherine Brodsky 1:15:21

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Cohosts Charles Love, Wilfred Reilly, Christy Kelly, and Brooks Crenshaw sit down with Katherine Brodsky to discuss the cancel culture phenomenon, free speech, and her book, No Apologies Support the showBy Charles Love and Wilfred Reilly

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Episode 190 - Natalia Antonova 1:09:43

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Co-hosts Charles Love, Wilfred Reilly, Christy Kelly and Brooks Crenshaw welcome Natalia Antonova to discuss the war in Ukraine, Trump 47's honeymoon phase, and the Charlotte train stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee. Support the showBy Charles Love and Wilfred Reilly

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Architectural Roots, Jewelry Details, and Lighting Innovation | 614 | Scott Richler of Gabriel Scott and the Triforium on Convo By Design 1:28:30

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When I spoke with Scott Richler, co-founder of Gabriel Scott, I quickly realized his design journey wasn’t linear but layered. With a background in architecture, jewelry and fashion Scott brings that same sense of structure and detail into furniture and lighting design. He explained how the precision of jewelry—where every small move influences the…

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ATO Crackdown: 600 Million Data Points Now Watching You 33:40

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The ATO is now tracking 600 million data points, from OnlyFans and Airbnb to Uber, crypto and even bank accounts. What does that mean for you? More automatic tax changes, less room for error, and a higher chance of being audited if you get it wrong. We unpack the blurred line between hobby and business, the rise of automatic tax amendments, and the…

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Greased Lightnin’ featuring Todd Unger 40:04

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The 1948 Ford Deluxe that Kenickie worked all summer for was a car in the academic sense – it had 4 wheels and an engine. But with a little imagination, effort, and teamwork, it could become something special – a car so fast it could be compared to greased lightnin’. In the 1978 film adaptation of Grease, this car wouldn’t just get fixed, it would …

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Episode 189 - Mistress Scarlet 1:14:41

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Cohosts Charles Love, Wilfred Reilly, Christy Kelly, and Brooks Crenshaw sit down with Miss Scarlet for a candid conversation on libertarian philosophy, politics, drug policy, and the realities of sex work as a profession. Support the showBy Charles Love and Wilfred Reilly

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You Know My Name (Look Up the Number) – Nick Frater 47:19

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Send us a text Tim is joined by songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Nick Frater for a deep dive into the wonderfully strange "You Know My Name (Look Up the Number)." They trace the song's bizarre journey from a playful 1967 jam session to its eventual release as the B-side to "Let It Be" in 1970. The discussion covers the track's suite-…

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Florida Design, Resilience, and the Future of Luxury Interiors | 613 | Renée Gaddis Renee Gaddis Interiors on Convo By Design 1:07:12

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In a wide-ranging conversation, I sat down with Renée Gaddis, founder of Renée Gaddis Interiors, to explore Florida’s distinct design influences, the evolving role of designers in storm-prone regions, and the business of luxury interiors in uncertain times. Speaking from Naples, Florida, Gaddis compared her region’s design sensibilities to other pa…

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Episode 188 - Nick Wolfinger 1:02:20

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Cohosts Wilfred Reilly, Christy Kelly, and Brooks Crenshaw welcome Nick Wolfinger to discuss missteps in higher education, bureaucratic bloat, the abuse of Title IX, and his latest book, Professors Speak Out: The Truth about Campus Investigations. Support the showBy Charles Love and Wilfred Reilly

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How to Win on Social Media - Vanity Metrics vs Real Results 36:53

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Today we celebrate episode 250 and dive into the real difference between vanity metrics and meaningful results on social media. We unpack why likes and views don’t always equal clients, the power of long-form content, and how to choose the right platform for your audience. If you’re in business or professional services, this episode will help you c…

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Martyn Lawrence Bullard | 612 | Our August 2025 Convo By Design Icon Registry Inductee 43:51

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Welcome to the Convo By Design Icon Registry episode for the month of July, 2025. This month’s inductee is an icon, for sure, an international luminary and someone who has been as down to earth and kind as he could possibly be. I shouldn’t have to say that. Right? But, that is one of the things that differentiates Martyn Lawrence Bullard from many,…

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Thoughtful Design Beyond Trends | 611 | Authenticity, Craftsmanship, and Diverse North Texas Style with Poppy Bourg & Shannon McGough – Poppy McGough Design House 1:04:24

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In this candid conversation, Poppy Bourg and Shannon McGough of Poppy McGough Design House unpack the evolving Dallas design scene, the challenges of modern publishing, and the importance of integrating architecture and interior design. They discuss how their unique backgrounds inform their approach, client expectations in a shifting market, and wh…

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Episode 187 - CTB Panel Discussion 1:11:20

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Charles Love returns with Wilfred Reilly, Christy Kelly, and Brooks Crenshaw to discuss current events including the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, the Charlotte train stabbing, and what it all means moving forward. Support the showBy Charles Love and Wilfred Reilly