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USModernist Radio
Modernist Architecture
Architecture
Asian-American Architects
Marcel Breuer
Modernism
Cape Cod
Tom Kundig
Aino Aalto
Alvar Aalto
Isamu Noguchi
Prefab Homes
Aalto Foundation
Bauhaus
Cheska Chair
Pimeo Sanatorium
Japanese-American Internment
Palm Springs
Modernism Week
Mid-Century Architecture
Women In Architecture

Listen to one of America's top-rated architecture podcasts as the USModernist® Radio crew talks and laughs with fascinating people who own, create, love, and hate Modernist architecture, the most controversial houses and buildings in the world.

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Imagine doing Modernist preservation – in a war zone. Dmytro Soloviov documents Ukraine's modernist architecture. Ben Wever cares for one of America's modernist treasures, the Miller House in Columbus, Indiana. Hallie Swenson uncovers the stories of ... more

We dug into the podcast vault for one of the most successful and admired architects in the world, Bjarke Ingels of BIG. Later, we swoon over jazz vocalist Halie Loren.

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Ready for a dose of music, design, and spectacle? Steve Young digs up wild, forgotten midcentury industrial musicals and somehow makes them catchy again. Megan Reilly turns WestEdge LA into a playground of design, ideas, and inspiration. And Erik Sta... more

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Archivist Natalie Morath is keeper of Eero Saarinen's GM Technical Center history, bringing the amazing campus to life for yet another generation of fans. Linda Brettler renovated Raphael Soriano's 1964 Grossman House, and Marcos Santa Ana transforme... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Young
Author and historian of industrial musicals, longtime writer for The Letterman Show
Author of Everything's Coming Up Profits, co-author of Bathtubs Over Broadway
Episode: #451/Steve Young + Megan Reilly + Musical Guests Eric Stabnau and the Glenn Miller Orchestra
Erik Stabnau
Tenor saxophonist, singer, and musical director of the Glenn Miller Orchestra
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Episode: #451/Steve Young + Megan Reilly + Musical Guests Eric Stabnau and the Glenn Miller Orchestra
Megan Reilly
Director of Marketing for WestEdge Design Fair, founder of WestEdge
WestEdge Design Fair
Episode: #451/Steve Young + Megan Reilly + Musical Guests Eric Stabnau and the Glenn Miller Orchestra
Natalie Morath
Archivist and curator of the GM Technical Center exhibition, An American Versailles
GM Technical Center/US Modernist Archive
Episode: #450/American Versailles with Natalie Morath + Modernist Renovations with Linda Brettler and Marcos Santa Ana + Musical Guest John Pizzarelli
Linda Brettler
Stward of the 1964 All-Aluminum Grossman House by Raphael Soriano
Independent/Soriano project
Episode: #450/American Versailles with Natalie Morath + Modernist Renovations with Linda Brettler and Marcos Santa Ana + Musical Guest John Pizzarelli
Marcos Santa Ana
Founder of Alloy, architect-led design-build firm
Alloy
Episode: #450/American Versailles with Natalie Morath + Modernist Renovations with Linda Brettler and Marcos Santa Ana + Musical Guest John Pizzarelli
John Pizzarelli
Guitarist, singer, musical storyteller; Broadway performer
Musician
Episode: #450/American Versailles with Natalie Morath + Modernist Renovations with Linda Brettler and Marcos Santa Ana + Musical Guest John Pizzarelli
Chris Roman
Architect with Mosley Architects, Richmond, VA
Mosley Architects
Episode: #449/Chris Roman + Ed Dimenberg and Crosby Doe + Holland Murphy + Musical Guest Claudia Burson
Edward Dimendberg
Historian, co-author of Lovell Health House book
UC Irvine; author
Episode: #449/Chris Roman + Ed Dimenberg and Crosby Doe + Holland Murphy + Musical Guest Claudia Burson

Host

George Smart
Host and a recognized figure in modernist architecture, George Smart is known for his engaging discussions and interviews that connect listeners to the world of modern design.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • New listener.

    Great guests and eclectic reviews!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    janetweiss
    United States2 years ago
  • Magic of Mid Century Modernism

    Thank you for the wonderful podcast, the interviews are so good and provide so much information. I’ve read many books and toured many projects over the last 30 + years but this podcast has provided such a full and evocative picture on the People, context of so many great known and lesser known projects.

    Keep up the great interviews, have passed on many to my architect, developer and friends who enjoy mid modern!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M Woodstock
    Canada2 years ago
  • Still a waste of time.

    Thought I’d give this podcast a second chance, but nothing has changed. The hosts are smug, the music is annoying, and while the guests are great, too much time is spent on tangents. Do I really care what a British architect thinks about American football? No. I care what the British architect thinks about midcentury modernist architecture.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    eclectic7
    United States2 years ago
  • Interesting but…

    Brewers daughter doesn’t seem to be that interested or cares much about her father and it is very transparent there is A LOT OF UNDERLYING TRAUMA AND……Not said

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LesterM14
    United States2 years ago
  • Love the talk

    Hate the music. Would raise rating to five if the music was gone.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    eclectic7
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the engaging interviews and the eclectic mix of guests, noting the informative nature of the content related to modernist architecture.
Some find certain aspects, like musical interludes, a distraction, indicating a desire for more focus on architectural content.
The humor and approachable style of discussions make complex topics accessible and enjoyable.
Overall, feedback highlights a strong sense of community and learning among audiences passionate about architecture.

Chart Rankings

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#45
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#91
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#232
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#121
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#124
Germany/Arts/Design
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#127
France/Arts/Design

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#450/American Versailles with Natalie Morath + Modernist Renovations with Linda Brettler and Marcos Santa Ana + Musical Guest John Pizzarelli
Q: What inspired the GM Technical Center's design and its nickname the American Versailles?
The project brought together Saarinen with an entire ecosystem of designers and engineers, creating a campus with a unified vision that spanned numerous buildings and functions, which impressed the media and public to the extent of earning the moniker 'American Versailles.'
#446/Carin Carlson + Tim Mitchell + Author Anthony Alofsin + Nevada's Paige Figanbaum + Musical Guests Naomi and her Handsome Devils
Q: What was Mission 66 and why did the National Park Service embark on it?
Mission 66 was a decade-long program (1956-66) to upgrade park facilities in anticipation of a surge in visitation post-World War II, using modern materials and design to improve infrastructure while respecting park contexts.
#447/USModernist Radio Retro: Where No Furniture Has Gone Before + Special Musical Guest Jennifer Warnes
Q: What was the initial obstacle to publishing the Star Trek Modern book and how was it overcome?
CBS initially rejected the proposal when Dan sent the visual package and full proposal, but after a Palm Springs contact connected him with the right person, the idea was pitched again and CBS granted approval.
#445/Two Gentlemen Admiring Architecture: Australia's Tim Ross + UK's Kevin McCloud + Musical Guest Leigh Pilzer
Q: How did you meet Bill Potts and what kind of influence did he have on you?
Leigh described Bill as a significant influence who redirected her career path towards jazz and instilled a passion for music.
#443/Author Blake Gopnik + Holland Murphy + Saarinen's Arch with Pam Sanfilippo + Musical Guests Jeff Bush + The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
Q: Pam, what was unique about the design competition for the Gateway Arch?
The competition was unusual in that Eero Saarinen's design was unanimously selected by the jury, highlighting its distinctiveness among 172 entries.

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The podcast features engaging discussions centered around modernist architecture, showcasing conversations with architects, historians, and enthusiasts who share a passion for this influential style. Through interviews woven with humor, the hosts explore topics from architectural history to contemporary design, highlighting the emotional and social significance of modernist structures. Listeners can expect insights into both celebrated figures and lesser-known contributors to the architecture scene, enriching the appreciation of this unique art form.

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1. Steve Young
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3. Megan Reilly
4. Natalie Morath
5. Linda Brettler
6. Marcos Santa Ana
7. John Pizzarelli
8. Chris Roman

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