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Clever with Amy Devers

Amy Devers
Architecture
Design
Creativity
Interior Design
True Crime
Sustainability
Kitchen Design
Play
Hip Hop
Norman Jaffe
Burnout
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Cultural Storytelling
Graffiti Art
Danny Harris
Memphis
Mental Health
E-1027
Eileen Gray
Le Corbusier

Clever is an award-winning, independent podcast that offers a window into the humanity behind the design of the world around us.

In each episode, designer Amy Devers has candid and revealing conversations with the visionaries, culture-makers, and creative forces who shape our world and inform our society. Through a disarming mix of raw candor and honest shop-talk, Clever peels back the layers to u... more

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It’s Clever’s 10th anniversary! We’re celebrating by honoring and revisiting some of the amazing stories we’ve collected over the years. Our guests have continued to make meaningful contributions to the world since we had our initial conversations, b... more

It’s Clever’s 10th anniversary! We’re celebrating by honoring some of the amazing stories we’ve collected over the years. Our guests have continued to make meaningful contributions to the world since we had our initial conversations, be sure to subsc... more

It’s Clever’s 10th anniversary! We’re celebrating by honoring some of the amazing stories we’ve collected over the years. We’re kicking off the party with a rewind of our very first episode! Joe Doucet has continued to make meaningful contributions t... more

Curator Alyssa Velazquez grew up with theater as her first form of community—a foundation that continues to shape her curatorial work. Her current exhibition at Center for Craft, Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft, explores how craft ca... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Doucet
Interdisciplinary designer, inventor, entrepreneur, and creative director
Joe Doucet Partners
Episode: Clever Ep. 1: Joe Doucet [encore]
Alyssa Velazquez
Curator, Assistant Curator at Carnegie Museum of Art; 2026 Curatorial Fellow at Center for Craft
Carnegie Museum of Art; Center for Craft
Episode: Ep. 237: Curator Alyssa Velazquez on Craft-itarianism: Community Action Through Craft
Julia Watson
Designer, author, educator, and Lo-TEK advocate
Lo-TEK Office for Intercultural Urbanism / Lo-TEK Institute
Episode: Ep. 228: Lo-TEK’s Julia Watson on Applying Indigenous Knowledge to Climate-Adaptive Design [encore]
Liz Ogbu
Designer, spatial justice activist, and community grief worker
Studio O
Episode: Ep. 232: Studio O’s Liz Ogbu on Spatial Justice and the Role of Design in Healing Grief [encore]
Dennis Maher
Artist and designer, founder/director of The Assembly House
The Assembly House, SACRA
Episode: Ep. 236: The Living Architectural Dream Worlds of Dennis Maher
Deborah L. Scott
Oscar-winning costume designer
Self-employed/Scott Studio
Episode: Ep. 185: Costume Designer Deborah L. Scott on Building Worlds with Character and Depth [encore]
Michael Townsend
Public artist and founder of the tape art movement.
Independent artist
Episode: Ep. 235: Secret Mall Apartment’s Michael Townsend on Ephemeral Art with Enduring Impact
Laura Stein
Chief Creative Officer of Bruce Mau Design and former member of the all-female band Jail
Bruce Mau Design
Episode: Ep. 234: From Band to CCO: Laura Stein’s Road to Creative Leadership
Bradley L. Bowers
Designer specializing in interior design, product design, and new media art installations.
His own design studio in New Orleans
Episode: Ep. 196: Bradley L. Bowers on the Magic of Blending Technology and Craft [encore]

Host

Amy Devers
Host of an arts and design podcast with a focus on candid conversations around creativity and societal impact.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 725 ratings
  • Nourishing

    My curiosity and creativity feel energized after listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Actual Skinny Pete
    United Statesa year ago
  • Enriching

    In the latest episode Amy summed up her conversation with Lionel Ohayon as enriching and I realised that’s how I feel about every episode of this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Make, Do & Send
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Inspiring

    As a young architect this podcast has inspired me and guided me while I started my journey in the field. Amy asks amazing questions that help understand the meaning behind the design.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L’arch
    Canada3 years ago
  • Amazingly amazing

    Clever is the only podcast I listen to. I am a graphic designer/art director and listening to all these people make feel less wired. I learn a lot and enjoy it tremendously. Thank you Amy Devers for the great show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lia.moudi
    United States3 years ago
  • 💜

    Great podcast, but there are way too many commercials.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    pezz26
    United States3 years ago

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While many find the content inspiring, a few critiques mention that the host's tone can sometimes come off as overly enthusiastic.
The discussions are often described as enlightening and thought-provoking, providing a mix of inspiration and practical knowledge.
Reviews highlight the hosts' ability to connect deeply with guests, making listeners feel included in intimate dialogues.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and insightful conversations that reveal the personal journeys of creative professionals.
Some listeners note a preference for fewer commercials within episodes, indicating a desire for uninterrupted content.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#57
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#176
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#240
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#51
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#72
Italy/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#212
Germany/Arts/Design

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 213: The Quiet Rebellion of Biodesigner Natsai Audrey Chieza [encore]
Q: What led you to found Faber Futures and pursue biodesign?
After studying architecture and encountering a vibrant, female-led environment at Central Saint Martins, I sought to merge design with biology to address real-world sustainability challenges, building ecosystems and infrastructure that support equitable biotech rather than just creating isolated innovations.
Clever Ep. 1: Joe Doucet [encore]
Q: What is your creative process that allows you to work across so many disciplines?
A blend of insatiable curiosity and willingness to explore unknown domains, paired with a focus on clear problem definitions and using design tools to shape solutions, rather than starting from aesthetics alone.
Ep. 235: Secret Mall Apartment’s Michael Townsend on Ephemeral Art with Enduring Impact
Q: Why did you choose, through the methodology of art and art making, to make such a drastic disconnection?
Michael explained that it was a response to a challenging emotional time, and he felt it necessary to explore his identity through art.
Ep. 231: True Crime Podcaster Stephanie Tinsley on Everything They Missed [encore]
Q: What was it like navigating the chaos during the Murdaugh trial?
It's like walking into a True Crime story, feeling as though you are in the middle of a tornado of media and fear for your loved one's safety.
Ep. 231: True Crime Podcaster Stephanie Tinsley on Everything They Missed [encore]
Q: So tell me about the show.
The show is called Everything They Missed, and it's about a brutal murder in Memphis, Tennessee, exploring a likely wrongful conviction story.

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What is Clever about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast provides an insightful exploration of the creative minds behind significant designs in our world. Through engaging interviews with notable designers, artists, and cultural figures, the show reveals their personal journeys, the narratives of their work, and the emotional connections inherent in design. The candid conversations often address broader themes such as social responsibility, cultural storytelling, and the transformative power of creativity, including discussions on the sometimes overlooked or darker aspects of the design world.

What sets this show apart is its unique blend of raw honesty and professional dialogue, encouraging listeners to appreciate not only the aesthetic but also the humanity and sometimes contentio... more

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Recent guests on Clever include:

1. Joe Doucet
2. Alyssa Velazquez
3. Julia Watson
4. Liz Ogbu
5. Dennis Maher
6. Deborah L. Scott
7. Michael Townsend
8. Laura Stein

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