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MXD Podcast

Mixed Signals
Architecture
Artificial Intelligence
Design
Frank Gehry
Architectural Education
MAGA
Ryosuke Imaeda
Chicago Architecture
Disinformation
Social Media
Sci-Arc
Pritzker Prize
Post-Digital Architecture
OMA
Attention Podcast
Branding
Obama Presidential Center
Drawing (in Architecture)
Barry Wark
Chicago Architectural Biennial

A Design and Technology Podcast covering all things impacting our visual culture. Design, Architecture, movies, video games, fashion. It’s all on the table as we connect the dots between cultural hype, politics, technology and more.

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Milan-based designer Hazem Talaat — known as Hazem the Architect — trained as an architect in Egypt and Italy, then walked away from the discipline to build a multidisciplinary art-direction career spanning album covers for Griselda's Conway the Mach... more

The EU wants you to label your AI renders — and Caleb is not having it. "Get your hands off my images." This week: why a rule aimed at consumer fraud lands hardest on the small studios and students who finally got professional-grade imagery, whether ... more

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We open with a striking construction stat: data centers are drawing around $725 billion in capital while home building and factory construction decline. We talk about what that means for architects and students entering the job market, whether “I won... more

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This week we start with a heavier topic: newly updated Google Earth satellite imagery exposing the scale of destruction in Gaza, paired with on-the-ground photos of a makeshift football pitch built where the main stadium once stood. We talk about the... more

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Recent Guests

Casey Rehm
Front of the Pod Director of the Art Architectural Intelligence Program at SCI-Arc
SCI-Arc
Episode: Lexus x MISCHIEF's Viral Collab, Trump's Arch & a Deep Dive on AI News w/Casey Rehm | MXD News Ep.39
Kristen Mimms Scavnicky
Artist, architect, educator; Narrative Terrains Symposium co-organizer
Episode: The Drawings We Make for Ourselves | Narrative, Identity & Storytelling in Architecture
Adrienne Economos-Miller
Artist, architect, educator; Narrative Terrains Symposium collaborator
Episode: The Drawings We Make for Ourselves | Narrative, Identity & Storytelling in Architecture
Rebecca McConnell
Educator, content creator, and collaborator with Cathal on Crit Bay; teaches at University College Dublin
University College Dublin
Episode: Ep. 34 Image and Storytelling in Architecture with Dr Rebecca McConnell.
Gary Polk
Architect at BIG; educator who has taught at Pratt and Penn; drawing-focused professional
BIG
Episode: Ep. 33 Drawing New Worlds; with Gary Polk!
Ryosuke Imaeda
Guest designer and educator, known for model-based investigations in architecture
Independent/Academic
Episode: Ep. 32 Designing With Models! & Mysterious Architectural Objects with Ryosuke Imaeda!
Brendan Ho
Architect, designer, educator
Kent College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Episode: Ep. 31 Can we talk about Ye? And Fluffy Architecture with Brendan Ho!
Andy Bako
Licensed architect, formerly with OMA/AMO, researcher and educator at University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Ep. 29 Fashion Forward Design and Recycled Architecture! with Andy Bako of University of Texas Austin!
Joseph Cross
Art director of Marathon and Destiny, leading the game's visual/art direction
Bungie
Episode: Ep. 28 World-Making, Architecture, and Game Design in Marathon. With Art Director: Joseph Cross!

Hosts

Christiana
Host with multiple role references in the show, often anchoring discussions on pedagogy, representation, and practice.
Waleed
Co-host frequently appearing across episodes, contributing critiques on design culture and education.
Caleb
Co-host with deep involvement in studio discussions, pedagogy, and practice.
Kristiana
Guest host/producer and recurring contributor on episodes.

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#64
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#43
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#119
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#228
France/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#4
South Africa/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#5
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Apple Podcasts
#6
New Zealand/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#57
South Korea/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#68
South Africa/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#87
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#115
New Zealand/Arts
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#126
Norway/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#150
Switzerland/Arts/Design
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#170
Taiwan/Arts/Design
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#196
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Lexus x MISCHIEF's Viral Collab, Trump's Arch & a Deep Dive on AI News w/Casey Rehm | MXD News Ep.39
Q: How should institutions and policymakers engage with AI development to avoid both complacency and alarmism?
Casey emphasizes a balanced approach: recognize trajectory and opportunities, ensure governance and education, and encourage collaboration between industry, academia, and regulators to manage risks without stifling innovation.
Lexus x MISCHIEF's Viral Collab, Trump's Arch & a Deep Dive on AI News w/Casey Rehm | MXD News Ep.39
Q: What do you see as the main opportunities and risks for architects and designers in adopting AI toolkits in practice?
Casey explains that AI can augment research, climate data analysis, and feasibility studies, but warns of labor displacement and the importance of maintaining design agency, pedagogy, and responsible deployment in design education and practice.
Lexus x MISCHIEF's Viral Collab, Trump's Arch & a Deep Dive on AI News w/Casey Rehm | MXD News Ep.39
Q: Casey, how have you been digesting the current AI news and the rapid evolution of models like Hugging Face and Astra?
Casey responds that the field is moving quickly, that general intelligence discussions are evolving, and emphasizes understanding the practical design implications rather than just chasing hype, while acknowledging the real risks and the need for measured approaches.
Ep. 21 Video Games and why Architecture failed?
Q: What is the role of architecture in world-making and narrative beyond the physical building?
The speakers argue architecture should participate in world-making through narrative, media, and virtual spaces, with the built project as a subset of broader storytelling and cultural influence, potentially transforming how architecture is taught and practiced.
Ep. 21 Video Games and why Architecture failed?
Q: How do students' cultural references influence architectural education and practice?
Educators discuss bridging between students' pop culture references (The Sims, Minecraft, SpongeBob) and professional practice, arguing that these references can broaden engagement and understanding, while also presenting a challenge for tenure-driven academics who favor traditional built outcomes.

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This show centers architecture, design pedagogy, and the broader culture surrounding built work through candid conversations with practitioners, educators, and critics. Episodes frequently tackle drawing, modeling, storytelling, and the role of technology—especially AI—in design education and professional practice. Guests span office partners, authors, and researchers who blend craft with media, game design, and digital culture, often peppering discussions with humor and cross-disciplinary references. Viewers can expect provocative exchanges about representation, ethics, and the evolving responsibilities of architects in a media-saturated landscape, along with practical debates about teaching, tooling, and career paths. A standout trait is ... more

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