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A podcast on architecture and urbanism.

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Intro/Outro: “Got to Do It,” by Andrew W.K.

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Discussed:

• Amateur Architecture Studio: Wang Shu and Liu Wenyu

• A surreal and uncanny live translation of the press announcement. Sample sentences, per AI:

• “Then tell your ego can contribute ... more

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Intro/Outro: “Ya Got Trouble,” by Robert Preston (Original Cast Recording of “The Music Man”)

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Discussed:

“All-American City: Bluster, Boom and Bust in Wichita,” by Chase M. Billingham

“The Midwest Revival: A Well-Kept Secret,” Alan Arenhold... more

Intro/Outro: “Here on Earth,” by Love and Rockets

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• “Dwelling on Earth,” by Stefan Al

• “Supertall,” by Stefan Al

• Unfrozen 29, “‘Al’ in on Supertalls”

• Etymology of “oikonomia” = “economy” in ancient Greek

• The Nebelivka Hypothesis

• “The Po... more

Intro: “Stop the Rock,” by Apollo 440

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Discussed:

• “Lunch on a Beam: The Making of an American Photograph,” by Christine Roussel

• “The Art of Rockefeller Center,” by Christine Roussel

• Rockefeller Center history

• Tishman Speyer acquired in 2... more

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Recent Guests

Chase Billingham
Author of All American City, Bluster, Boom, and Bust in Wichita
Wichita State University
Episode: 122. All-American City
Stefan Al
Author of Dwelling on Earth, The Past and Future of the Places We Call Home
Author/Architectural Scholar
Episode: 121. Dwelling on Earth
Christine Roussel
Archivist at Rockefeller Center and author of Lunch on a Beam
Rockefeller Center
Episode: 120. Lunch on a Beam
Paul Goldberger
Leading architecture critic; contributing editor at Vanity Fair; former architecture critic for The New Yorker, Pulitzer Prize winner
Vanity Fair; The New Yorker
Episode: 119. Mussolini's Ballroom, or, The Leopards Ate My Face
Jonathan Mann Burkham
Professor at University of Wisconsin–Whitewater; author of a book on immigration in the Midwest
Episode: 118. Migrant Midwest
Japonica Brown-Saracino
Author of The Death and Life of Gentrification
Boston University
Episode: 117. The Death and Life of Gentrification
Matias Echenove
Co-founder of Herbs, author of Homegrown Cities
Herbs
Episode: 115. Homegrown Cities
Rahul Srivastava
Co-founder of Herbs, author of Homegrown Cities
Herbs
Episode: 115. Homegrown Cities
Ito Osayimose
Professor at Brown University of Art and Architecture and Urban Studies; affiliate in Africana Studies
Brown University
Episode: 114. Africa's Buildings

Hosts

Dan Safarek
Co-host with recurring presence; host of Unfrozen; engages on urbanism and city-making topics
Greg Lindsay
Co-host and frequent speaker; focuses on architecture, urbanism, and technology's impact on cities
Dan Safaric
Host and co-host with emphasis on urban systems and architecture criticism
Dan Zafarek
Co-host; leads conversations on urbanism, policy, and critical analysis

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Apple Podcasts
#202
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Apple Podcasts
#156
Finland/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#175
Russia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#244
Ireland/Arts/Design

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107. Spectropolis
Q: How does geometry and geomancy influence the design and success of buildings in Singapore?
Geomancy guides site orientation, materials, and rights, with powerful consequences on energy flows and potentially on sales performance, as seen in cases where acute corners create 'bad chi' for neighboring developments.
107. Spectropolis
Q: What are hell money and the broader Chinese religious matrix that informs property and investment decisions?
Hell money is a modern, inexpensive currency burned to remit wealth to ancestors; through Ghost Month, it helps manage spirits and stabilize markets by appeasing ghosts and elevating the fortune of the living.
107. Spectropolis
Q: Okay. I guess we have to first define what we mean by a Spectropolis.
Spectropolis fuses specters and speculation, showing how ghostly beliefs are entangled with modern capital in Singapore, shaping how property is valued and developed.
122. All-American City
Q: Has Wichita successfully diversified away from its aircraft-centric economy?
The episode suggests that diversification has been challenging; while there have been efforts to attract new amenities and leverage remote-work incentives, the city remains heavily tied to aircraft manufacturing, making true diversification slow and contingent on broader regional and federal policy dynamics.
119. Mussolini's Ballroom, or, The Leopards Ate My Face
Q: What is your stance on engaging architects with public projects that carry political baggage like the Dulles expansion?
I would not discourage engagement outright; rather, I'd consider terms carefully and push for projects with real civic value that endure beyond a single administration; architecture should serve the public and invest in the future, not become vanity.

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

This show centers on architecture, urbanism, and how built environments respond to climate, technology, and policy. Across recent episodes, the conversation frequently navigates topics like climate migration and small-town revitalization, the architectural and cultural significance of iconic buildings, critiques and exhibitions at major design events, zoning reform, and the integration of sustainability with urban life. Guests range from scholars and critics to practitioners and authors, often tying theoretical ideas to tangible projects, city-making, and public policy. The tone tends to be deeply analytical but accessible, with a penchant for connecting historic architecture to contemporary challenges and future possibilities. A standout a... more

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