Best Scott Scully Podcasts (2025)

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Why Nicola Harding started her own brand dedicated to 'quiet hero' pieces 50:43

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Nicola Harding is a London-based interior designer whose award-winning firm, celebrated for its soulful, layered aesthetic, is regularly named as one of Britain’s finest. Andy Harding, her husband, is an e-commerce veteran with experience at House of Fraser and McKinsey. In 2023 the two of them launched a home goods brand, Nix, dedicated to quality…

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The Thursday Show: RH's latest earnings report. Plus: A check-in from Copenhagen's 3 Days of Design 58:10

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Host Dennis Scully and BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen discuss the biggest news in the design world, including RH’s latest earnings report, a housing market check-in and this year’s Elle Decor A-List. Later, Fred Nicolaus joins the show to discuss his findings from the 3 Days of Design festival in Copenhagen, Denmark. This episode is sponsored…

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Ep 155: The Pulp Action/Adventure Films of the 1990s (w/ Scott Clevenger) 2:39:06

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With the help of our pal Scott Clevenger (from The Slumgullion podcast) we dish all about four stylish 90's action/adventure films that were looking to the pulps of the 30s for inspiration! These movies featured heroic characters from a bygone era of pulp magazines, comic strips and serials! We'll each present one of the four films while diving int…

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What Emma Sims-Hilditch learned from Ridley Scott about running a business 1:12:05

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Emma Sims Hilditch began her career in film, working in set design for director Ridley Scott. After moving to the English countryside to raise a family, she launched a curtain-making business that evolved into one of the U.K.’s leading design practices. Today, her firm has a staff of more than thirty and works on projects across Britain and abroad.…

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The Thursday Show: Will your next client come from ChatGPT? Plus: Legendary industry analyst Jerry Epperson on the state of the furniture business 1:06:02

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Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including Schumacher’s recent acquisition, how designers are gaming ChatGPT, and the rise of the dog room. Later, legendary industry analyst Jerry Epperson joins the show to discuss the state of the furniture business. This episode is sponsored b…

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The Brig: The Mythology Behind the Mythology (w/ author Christopher Golden) 1:18:15

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This week, down in that rusted out hull we call the BRIG… we are honored to have New York Times bestselling and Bram Stoker Award-winning author, Christopher Golden! Chris is the author of such novels as Snowblind, Road of Bones, Ararat, The House of Last Resort, 13 Buffy The Vampire Slayer novels and more comics than you can shake a RIGHT HAND OF …

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Kim Scodro on why there's no replacement for hard work and kindness 58:47

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Based in Chicago, interior designer Kim Scodro has built a career on thoughtful, refined work that applies traditional details with a light, livable touch. Her projects have been widely featured in the national shelter press, and she has a robust furniture collection with Hickory Chair. On this episode of the podcast she speaks with host Dennis Scu…

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The Thursday Show: Williams-Sonoma's surprise acquisition. Plus: Design center drama 32:52

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BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the latest on tariffs, Williams-Sonoma’s surprise acquisition and a spotlight on Midwestern design. This episode is sponsored by Loloi LINKS Business of HomeBy Business of Home

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Ep 154: Amazing Animals Facts 2 / Extinct Creatures 2:27:45

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Coopster Gold takes us back to our Amazing Animal Facts theme from last season, but with a twist! This time we only picked those creatures who have sadly joined the ranks of the EXTINCT. We decided to leave the dinosaurs out of it, focusing on such fantastic beasts as Mighty Moas, Tasmanian Tigers, Woolly Rhinos and, of course, the poster animal fo…

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Elle Decor's next chapter will be "bold, irreverent and international" 48:15

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On this week’s episode, host Dennis Scully speaks to Stellene Volandes and Elisa Lipsky-Karasz, the editorial leaders of Elle Decor. Volandes, the editorial and brand director of Elle Decor, is also the editor in chief of Town&Country and a Hearst veteran—she’s been at T&C since 2011. Lipsky-Karasz, Elle Decor’s head of editorial content, has jumpe…

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The Thursday Show: Does the design industry need more critics? Plus: The Wells Companies makes an acquisition 1:00:20

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Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the latest on tariffs, HD Buttercup’s sudden closure and whether the design industry needs more critics. Later, Lauren Hudson of The Wells Companies joins the show to talk about why she acquired Vermilion Rugs. This episode is sponsored…

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Five Stars, Five Steps: A New Approach to Team Development 36:31

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In this episode of the Grow Show, the team dives into a spirited debate about marketing and sales credit, challenging the notion of who truly deserves recognition for "almost ready to buy" leads. Jeff Winters sparks a discussion about the critical role of marketing in nurturing prospects, while Eric Watkins and Scott Scully dissect the nuances of l…

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The Brig: Normalizing Inclusion (with author Errick Nunnally) 1:39:35

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This time in the BRIG, we have an enormously talented artist, graphic designer and author of the novels Blood For The Sun, All The Dead Men, Lightning Wears a Red Cape and his brand new one: The Queen of Saturn and the Prince in Exile! All that and he’s a former Marine, a black belt in Krav Maga.. It’s Boston’s own… Errick Nunnally! The Queen of Sa…

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The Thursday Show: David Netto makes an acquisition. Plus: What happened at New York design week? 1:01:32

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Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including Airbnb’s ambitious expansion, a high-tech new model for lighting production and key takeaways from NYCXDesign. Later, interior designer David Netto joins the show to talk about his acquisition of rug brand Woodard Weave. This episode is…

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Eat the Frog: Tackling Your Biggest Challenges Head-On 38:25

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In this episode of the Grow Show, the team dives deep into the "eat the frog" concept - addressing your most stressful or difficult task immediately to gain mental clarity and reduce anxiety. Whether it's a business challenge, a personal project, or a difficult conversation, the hosts argue that ripping off the band-aid and taking swift action can …

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Ep 153: Behind the Wheel / Games That Drive Us 2:30:24

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Retroids, start your engines!This episode is all about driving and racing games! We're talking arcades, Atari, Super Nintendo, the N64, and into the era of Playstation and X-Box! As long as the game puts you behind the wheel, it counts! Along for the ride is our old pal and former host of the Retro Ridoctopus cephalopodcast, Synopsis Grim AKA BOSS …

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Wallpaper goes in and out of style. Gracie endures 51:02

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Founded in New York in 1898, Gracie hit its stride in the 1920s, when it began importing handpainted wallpapers. Over the decades, the company built a relationship with a studio in China to produce exquisite custom work—along the way servicing the iconic decorators of the past century, from Elsie de Wolfe to Mario Buatta to Alexa Hampton. On this e…

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The Thursday Show: A tariff turnaround. Plus: The quest for a designer-approved recliner 37:38

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Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a tariff rollback, Lawson-Fenning’s surprising deal and the rise of the recliner. This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living and Crate & Barrel LINKS Business of HomeBy Business of Home

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How Pierce & Ward went from rock star clients to a West Elm collab 50:59

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Emily Pierce and Louisa Ward represent something of a rarity in the industry: A long-running partnership that has stood the test of time, even as both of them live in different cities. Together, they’ve built a design firm that’s made the AD100, opened a buzzy store in Los Angeles, and launched a blockbuster collection with West Elm. On this episod…

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Building Your Sales Tribe: Beyond the Immediate Sale 42:19

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In this episode of The Grow Show, Eric Watkins, Scott Scully, and Jeff Winters dive deep into the art of sales pipeline building. They challenge the conventional wisdom of only pursuing ready-to-buy leads, introducing the powerful concept of "building a tribe." Through candid discussions, hilarious games, and real-world insights, the team explores …

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The Thursday Show: The Expert wants to build a one-stop shop for the trade. Plus: Tariffs are getting real 1:09:41

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Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a major art fair acquisition, the latest on tariffs, earnings reports from Wayfair and Ethan Allen, and For Scale's treatise on "slow decor." Later, the leadership team behind The Expert joins the show to talk about the company's next m…

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Ep 152: The Last Huckleberry / A Tribute to Val Kilmer 2:44:59

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Val Kilmer was an actor's actor. The rare sort of movie star whose focus was always on creating the best performance possible. Even when not the leading man, he through himself into every role, always elevating what had been written on the page into something special. Over the course of an impressive 30 year career, Val was shaped by the Hollywood …

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Ed Hollander's competitive spirit made him one of the greats 44:54

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A veteran of the industry, Ed Hollander has brought his expertise to projects around the world and has collaborated with designers and architects like Peter Pennoyer, Bunny Williams, and Tom Kligerman. His firm, Hollander Design, is one of the few landscape architecture practices to earn a spot on the AD100 list. On this episode of the show, Hollan…

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The Thursday Show: What happened at High Point? Plus: Why designers are advertising on Instagram 1:02:00

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Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the latest housing numbers, designers advertising on Instagram and why Form Kitchens has halted operations. Later, BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen and retail columnist Warren Shoulberg joined the show to recap High Point Spring Mar…

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Building a Culture of Appreciation 44:49

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In this episode of the Grow Show, Eric, Scott, and Jeff dive into the critical importance of employee recognition and celebration. They discuss how acknowledging team members' hard work can significantly boost morale, productivity, and overall company culture. The episode features a fun Family Feud-style game testing sales knowledge and explores cr…

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The Brig: If Hellraiser and Gatsby had a baby (w/ author Cat Scully) 1:29:25

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This week, down in the eldritch unknown of the BRIG… we have returning guest, Cat Scully! A talented artist, video game developer, writer and novelist … Cat is the author of Jennifer Strange and comes back to chat all about her hotly anticipated novel BELOW THE GRAND HOTEL! We’ve got the roaring 20s, flapper dresses, Ziegfeld Girls... Faustian barg…

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Joanna Gaines went from a "no" person to a "why not?" person. It changed everything 52:16

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It’s difficult to summarize Joanna Gaines’ job description in one word. Together with her husband Chip Gaines, she opened a home goods shop, Magnolia Market, in the early 2000s—but it wasn’t until the two of them ended up on TV a decade later that Joanna became a star. Since then, she’s built an empire, ranging from product lines to a TV network to…

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The Thursday Show: Rue editorial director Kelli Lamb on rebuilding after the LA wildfires. Plus: Burke Decor goes dark 1:06:12

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Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including how tariffs could impact antiques, why Burke Decor is shutting down, a designer's guide to getting published in 2025, and the booming demand for high-end panic rooms and bunkers. Later, Rue editorial director Kelli Lamb joins the show t…

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Ep 151: The Movies of Saturday Night Live! 2:08:55

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Between 1980 and 2010, a total of eleven SNL movies were produced. Some are great, others are far from it and there are plenty in between. But love em or pan em, these comedies were foundational viewing for many of us who grew up in the 90s and beyond! In this episode, Coop continues his Saturday Night Live theme and we spotlight a total of of our …

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How Alfredo Paredes went from behind the scenes to the spotlight 54:35

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For more than three decades, Alfredo Paredes worked behind the scenes at Ralph Lauren, shaping the company’s stores, restaurants and home collections, not to mention spearheading iconic spaces like the Polo Bar in Manhattan. In 2019 he stepped out on his own, quickly making his own name as a designer of both products and interiors. On this episode …

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The Thursday Show: Highlights from Milan Design Week with Julie Lasky and Ghislaine Viñas. Plus: The latest on tariffs 1:17:37

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Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the latest on tariffs, a housing update, and what The White Lotus and Severance say about design culture. Later, journalist Julie Lasky and designer Ghislaine Viñas share their highlights from Milan Design Week. This episode is sponsore…

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Crow's Nest: Tiny Toons Games (were all a little loony) 2:10:15

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Hiya, Toonsters! Parasite Steve and 8-Bit Alchemy had a totally toontastic time re-playing some classic Tiny Toon Adventures video games, and you're gonna hear about it! This is a property that produced more games than you realize and some of them are absolutely worth any retro gamer's time! Covered meticulously in this episode are:• Tiny Toon Adve…

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West Elm president Day Kornbluth is quietly transforming the brand 52:50

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A veteran of One Kings Lane, RH, and Ralph Lauren Home, Day Kornbluth stepped into the top job at West Elm in 2023. Since then, she’s been leading a quiet transformation—retooling the brand’s product mix, sharpening its visual identity, and rethinking how it shows up, both online and off. That work came into full view this month with the launch of …

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The Thursday Show: The industry reacts to tariff upheaval. Plus: James Huniford on 20 years of Design on a Dime 1:02:42

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Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the latest on tariffs, Kravet’s new showroom strategy and a major update to ChatGPT. Later, designer James Huniford joins the show to talk about Design on a Dime's 20th anniversary. This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living and Chelsea…

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Breaking into Big Brands: A Guide to Enterprise Client Success 35:13

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In this episode of the Grow Show, Jeff Winters, Eric Watkins, and Scott Scully dive deep into the world of enterprise sales, sharing their hard-earned insights on successfully landing and managing big-brand clients. They discuss the critical differences between selling to small and enterprise-level businesses, emphasizing the importance of understa…

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Ep 150: The Sketches of Saturday Night Live! 2:11:26

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LIVE FROM (somewhere on the internet) IT'S (a podcast about) SATURDAY NIGHT!!! Saturday Night Live is more than a TV show, it's an American institution. As much a part of our lives as apple pie and cutting people off at intersections. Now in it's 50th season, the show is older than any of the Octo-hosts, but that just means that it's been a staple …

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Flamingo Estate takes a luxury approach to the natural world 54:22

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Richard Christiansen started Flamingo Estate as a Covid experiment, selling local produce out of his bookstore’s parking lot. It quickly became something much more: A multifaceted brand that brings a luxury approach to the natural world, selling everything from beauty products to boxes of avocados. Along the way, both celebrity and design have play…

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Navigating Career Paths: Transforming Interview Conversations 38:33

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In this episode of the Grow Show, the team dives deep into the critical art of providing meaningful feedback during the interview process. They explore how direct, honest conversations can transform career trajectories, discussing the importance of giving specific guidance to candidates on the spot. Learn how transparent communication can help prof…

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The Thursday Show: Trump's tariff bombshell. Plus: A high-tech approach to sampling 1:08:37

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Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a massive new round of tariffs, RH's latest earnings call, and what happens when designers are their own clients. Later, Mattoboard founder Guy Ailion joins the show to talk about his company's digital approach to sampling. This episode…

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The Brig: Doing Witchcraft in the Withering Hours (with author Morgan Sylvia) 1:25:02

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Morgan Sylvia is an author from Maine with numerous published works including novels, short stories, poetry collections and everything in between. Whether she's writing long or short form, one thing is clear, the quality of the prose itself is always top of mind. This lends a musical quality to the language of her work. A poetic fingerprint that mo…

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How Jeffrey Alan Marks found the perfect mix of British formality and California beach vibes 52:50

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A California native, Jeffrey Alan Marks studied extensively in England as a young designer and brought back a healthy dose of British style when he returned to Los Angeles to launch his career. He became a star as a cast member of Bravo’s Million Dollar Decorators, but ever since has focused on the work, creating lines for Kravet, Palacek and A. Ru…

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The Thursday Show: How algorithms broke design culture. Plus: Tariff price hikes are here 1:01:53

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Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including tariff price hikes, a New York design show debuting this spring, and why butter yellow is on the rise. Later, New Yorker staff writer Kyle Chayka joins the show to discuss his book Filterworld—an examination of how algorithmically power…

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Ep 149: The Really Extreme Ghostbusters + MIB & Godzilla the series 2:42:57

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Building on our Real Ghostbusters episode, we decided to not only focus on the sequel to that legendary cartoon, but spotlight three major animated series the helped shaped the 90s! Drew Mollo (from Splash Pages) is back for the second week in a row, as we tackle The Extreme Ghostbusters, Men In Black The Series and Godzilla The Series! Aside from …

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David Phoenix's client checklist 52:01

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David Phoenix had a rocky youth—he left home at a young age and struggled with addiction. But once he settled into sobriety and pursued design, he’s had a charmed career, working with celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Rob Lowe, his work gracing the cover of Architectural Digest several times, and lines with Hickory Chair and Kravet. On thi…

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Don't Lower Your Quota, Raise Your Strategy: Going Beyond the Seasonal Slump 39:03

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In this episode of The Grow Show, the team tackles the critical challenge of maintaining sales momentum through seasonal fluctuations. Scott Scully leads a powerful discussion about why sales teams should never lower their quotas, but instead strategically plan around challenging periods like spring break, holidays, and school vacations. With their…

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The Thursday Show: John Edelman's quest for good plastic. Plus: Schoolhouse and Food52 cut deep 1:01:36

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Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including layoffs at Food52 and Schoolhouse, a new design district in Charleston, and a look back at how Covid changed the industry. Later, John Edelman joins the show to share some updates on Heller. This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living LI…

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Nick Olsen is proud to call himself a decorator 59:03

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A former protégé of design legend Miles Redd, Nick Olsen has built a thriving career blending classical references with bold colors, playful patterns, and a signature sense of wit. In this episode of the podcast, he speaks with host Dennis Scully about how his first apartment ended up on the cover of Domino, why he proudly calls himself a decorator…

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The Thursday Show: Why designers are turning to Etsy. Plus: The AI startup making waves in the furniture industry 59:45

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Host Dennis Scully and BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus discuss the biggest news in the design world, including a check-in on tariffs, how contractors are finding success on TikTok, and why designers are turning to Etsy. Later, Presti cofounder Hamza Bennis joins the show to talk about his AI startup. This episode is sponsored by Jaipur Living LI…

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Ep 148: The Extremely Real Ghostbusters 2:42:09

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Who you gonna call? Why, Drew Mollo (from the Splash Pages podcast) that's who! As a lifelong Ghostbusters super-fan, Drew has spent years memorizing Tobin's Spirit Guide and definitely knows how to read a P.K.E. Meter. A good thing too, because for this episode, we're be spotlighting 8 episodes from this seminal animated series! Expect plenty of P…

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Alison Berger's superpower is persistence 1:03:14

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For years, artist, architect, designer and glassblower Alison Berger honed her craft, showing her work and collaborating with brands like Commes des Garcon and Hermes. Then, in the late 1990s, she began designing lighting for Holly Hunt, kicking off a multi-decade partnership that would see Berger become one of the industry’s most celebrated talent…