Best Josh Cooperman Podcasts (2025)

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Tipsy Tony, Movies Alison Has Not Seen, Mormon Joan (with Josh Gondelman) 1:23:05

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Josh Gondelman (Positive Reinforcement) joins us to discuss being too Boston for therapy despite people thinking he’s from Canada, Tony’s margarita consumption between shows, movies I have not seen and the appropriate reaction, stars and black holes, Mr Toad’s Wild Ride, the definition of “grail” and so much more. Plus we did a round of Just Me Or …

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3 Stories, One Major Event: Live From KBIS | 600 | Sharon Sherman, Jamie Gasparovic and Hannah Goldberg 1:33:03

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Today, we are getting in the way way-way back machine, back to February of this year for a journey to Las Vegas for KBIS, the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. It’s funny to me that even though this was only a few months back, it feels like a lifetime ago. So much has happened this year. But if you recall, in February, before protests, riots, big bil…

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Comic, writer and LEGEND Carol Leifer (Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hacks) is here to talk about her new book, How To Write a Funny Speech… for a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah, Graduation & Every Other Event You Didn’t Want to Go to in the First Place. We also discuss her love of TMZ, the book as public service, getting into comedy, misconceptions, those…

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Snake Charmers, Jazz for Cows, Disneyland Ups and Downs (with Lizzy Cooperman) 1:37:31

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Lizzy Cooperman is here to discuss the doomed casita she almost lived in, snake charmers, jazz for cows, our Disneyland experience, her Disneyland experience, spray tans, gene editing, sound baths and so much more. Plus we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and Podcast Pals Product Picks. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-ros…

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Advancing Fire Resilience in Residential Design: Integrating Materials, Landscape, and Policy for Sustainable Safety | 599 | Live From Golden State Lumber. Concord, CA. 1:25:06

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This episode of Convo By Design is scheduled for the week of July 8th, 2025. Intentionally so we can begin thinking about what’s coming. It’s hard to forget trauma, like what we saw in Pacific Palisades and Altadena earlier this year. But not impossible. Traditionally, “fire season” in California begins in August and ends around the end of October.…

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Daniel and Alison (Alison’s Dangerous Game) 1:10:14

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Daniel has a new segment and we need your help titling it. We’re less than one week out from my surgery and I’m playing a dangerous game. I’m being eaten alive by mosquitos and I’m also singing my own praises. Sort of. I’ve come up with a zillion dollar idea and Daniel shares his father’s zillion dollar idea. Plus Daniel’s planning all the plastic …

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An Expensive Toaster Oven, A New Debate!, Tony’s Return (with Brooke Dillman and Jeff Drake) 1:36:48

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Brooke Dillman and Jeff Drake are here and they have a new debate to add to their pantheon of debates. It involves tuna salad. Also we go deep on toaster ovens because Jeff owns the Lamborghini of toaster ovens. Tony Thaxton is back and we learn a little something about men’s haircare. Plus we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone, HGFY and Podcast Pa…

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Kitchens, Clients & the Art of Rebuilding After Disaster Strikes | 598 | Live from Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home in Pasadena, CA. 1:08:44

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Today, we’re taking you into the heart of the home—and into the heart of a crisis. This is part three of our special series on kitchen design in the context of post-wildfire rebuilding. But this isn’t just about appliances and finishes. It’s about resilience, emotional healing, and how design professionals are redefining what a kitchen truly means …

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Daniel and Alison (The Challenge Before Us) 1:10:09

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We’re back from Hawaii and there’s a challenge before Daniel and me. And it’s not Sudoku which, btw, I don’t understand exactly how to play. Sitting around in a wet bathing suit didn’t do my vagina any favors and Daniel is pissed about “sammiches.” We have a JMOE about desert islands and we need to know why these rich people are building bunkers. W…

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Hawaiian Snack Chat, Cool Ass Birds, A Couples Massage 53:35

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We’ve got a breaking cool ass bird update and Daniel and I were massaged within an inch of our lives. But in a good way. While said massaging was happening I noticed what I was most content thinking about it it isn’t great. Plus a Hawaiian Snack Chat featuring fruits! Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.co…

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Beautifully Stunning Design Through Modern ‘Kemistry’ | 597 | Maya Crowne & Price Latimer of Alkemis Paint 51:36

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New product discovery is one of the most important tasks designers face today. The challenge of simply working with the brands you know is hard enough. Today, we’re diving into a new brand to you and color, chemistry, culture—a whole new approach to what goes on your walls. You are about to hear from Maya Crowne and Price Latimer,, the visionary du…

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Daniel and Alison (Big Al in Kauai) 1:00:35

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Is Big Al setting a trap for Daniel with the questions she’s asking? Elliot feels bad about my neck and I might be over Farmers Markets. Daniel saw a cool ass bird and we were talked into calling security about a blister. Also I have some words for the ukulele situation I witnessed. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-sho…

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Vintage Clothing, Fish Tacos, Getting The Ick 1:22:06

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Jeff Fox joins us and then Daniel leaves us. But he comes back! I tried to take advantage of Burbank’s robust vintage clothing options and it did not go well. Also I need to give an update on the estate sale/auction situation. We take some listener calls and I read some iTunes Comments of the Week. And we revisit our signature segment that we can n…

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Mastering ‘The Pivot’ and Leaning in On Change | 595 | Lindsie Davis, Blueberry Jones Design | Convo By Design 57:19

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This is Convo By Design—where we explore the ideas, people, and projects shaping the future of design. But you know that, I imagine this is why you listen each week… To hear stories behind the design. One of the things I have been thinking about lately is how ideas, feelings and purpose can change over time. When I started CXD in January of 2013, I…

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Riki Lindhome (Encore!) 1:27:51

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Revisiting a very early episode this week! Original description: On the fourth episode of Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend, actress, comedian, member of funny musical duo Garfunkel and Oates and fellow podcast host Riki Lindhome joins the show to talk about relationships, Valentine’s Day, the Nuvaring, the way you have to do fun stuff like go o…

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Institutional Knowledge feturing Stunning Brands | 594 | Alexander Dornbracht, VP/GM of Kohler Brands, Kalista & Robern | Convo By Design 1:17:00

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This episode’s dropping in June—and if you’re listening the day, week, or even month it’s released, well, you already know that. I’ve been thinking about adding these time stamps to each episode moving forward. It just helps frame the conversation, especially considering how fast things are changing. I just got back from a swing through California—…

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Reflection, Intention, and Resilience: The Deeper Meaning of the Built World | 593 | Mitchell Rochleau of Rost Architects | Convo By Design 56:54

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In a thoughtful and far-ranging conversation, architect Mitch Rocheleau sits down with me to discuss the deeper layers of architecture, the critical importance of reflection in design, and the challenges—and opportunities—presented by rebuilding in the face of disaster. Throughout our exchange, Rocheleau consistently returns to one core belief: arc…

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Fostering Disciplined Thought and Creativity in Turbulent Times | 592 | Dan D’Agostino, Plan Architecture | Convo By Design 1:16:12

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Twenty-twenty-five will definitely go down as a chaotic year. But listen, I am not going to complain because it’s not productive. Productivity, very difficult to achieve in any field without the freedom of creativity. Creativity is suppressed when worry and doubt are present. I read an article in Psychology Today recently called, How Anxiety Harms …

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Joan Behnke | 591 | Our May 2025 Convo By Design Icon Registry Inductee 51:37

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How’s your weeK? If its anything like every week of 2025 so far, you are probably exhausted from all of the chaos in the world and the industry. But for the next hour or so, take a break and listen to someone who I am absolutely sure will calm you and help get you focused for what’s next. This is the Convo By Design Icon Registry for May 2025 featu…

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Being Aware of Legal Pitfalls is the First Step Toward Protecting Your Design Firm: It’s Good Business | 590 | Andrew McBride and Carter Pope of Adams & Reese 1:04:52

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I imagine you and I are similar in many ways. When creating my editorial calendar, I try to craft a broader narrative of the design and architecture industry. I view this show as a time capsule being both created and consumed in real time. But if you go back and listen to episodes from 2013 when this podcast was started until now, you will discover…

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A Study of Architecture. The Roles of Form and Function in Large and Complex Structures | 589 | CO Architects 57:44

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We have come to a tipping point in the business of design. The point of no return. There has been a debate about form following function since architect Louis Sullivan coined the term. A protege named Frank Lloyd Wright once said, “Form follows function, that has been misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union.” Thi…

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KBIS Confidential | 588 | Manage Client Expectations and Thrive 1:00:39

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This is the final installment of KBIS Confidential Creative Conversations LIVE from KBIS 2025 and for this one, we enter the Business & Trends track from the programming from the NextStge. In this session, we explore strategies for balancing client expectations with tight budgets and turn challenges into opportunities for growth in today’s ever-cha…

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The Winds of Change Are Blowing In A New Era of Design Thought Leadership | 587 | Steph Schlegelmilch of Studio Seva 1:01:19

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Things are changing. Can you feel it? I can. The mood in the design, architecture, built space is changing in response to external factors. Those external factors are being felt in numerous ways. I’ll give you an example and we don’t about this much, not nearly enough. Hardening of the enclosure in architecture is leading to new ways architects are…

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KBIS Confidential | 586 | Inside the Kitchen with Signature Kitchen Suite (SKS) featuring John Russo 55:45

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This year, KBIS brought a whole new energy. This new energy and vibe was brought on by a number of issues on the minds of both design creatives, their clients and the brands that hope to be included in future projects. I think it was also fueled by a discomfort. One that many if not most of us are feeling by the political chaos created by this new …

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Technical Application of Design Principles and Addressing the Curve in Design Thought | 585 | Maggie Griffin of Maggie Griffin Design 1:08:19

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Application and practical application of tools and techniques. These are just a few of the topics discussed in today’s conversation with designer Maggie Griffin, founder of eponymous firm in Gainesville, Georgia. We are discussing more than design today. A lot more, actually. The changing landscape of the industry and staying ahead of the curve. Oh…

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EYRC Architects | 584 | Our April Convo By Design ICON Registry Inductee 54:29

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This is the Convo By Design Icon Registry episode for April 2025. I love these Icon Registry episodes for a number of reasons. At the top is the opportunity to show some gratitude for those who have made the time to share their stories, process and work with us on Convo By Design. They transcend design and architecture and their work is both inspir…

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KBIS Confidential | 583 | Everything You Need to Know About Extraordinary Outdoor Entertaining 46:35

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Outdoor living, the new frontier for everything from maximizing enjoyment of external spaces, outdoor entertainment and outdoor kitchens. New modalities generating a renewed interest in cultivated design of said spaces by some of the most talented creatives working today. From entertainment spaces to full blown ultra-luxe outdoor kitchens and every…

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The High Points, Everything You Need to Be Ready for the Spring High Point Market | 582 | Victoria Holly 1:04:54

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If you are listening to this episode the week it’s published, that would be the week of April 22nd, and you are planning on attending the Spring High Point Market, lucky you… You are going to hear from Victoria Holly, founder of her eponymous firm and one of this years Style Spotters at High Point Market, the Spring 2025 edition. What does it mean …

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KBIS Confidential: Kitchen ReVOLUTION or Evolution, You Decide | 581 | Christine Vroom, Arianne Bellizaire, Jonah Kilday 52:18

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The kitchen rEvolution is here…But is it more evolution or revolution. Are designers developing contemporary kitchens based solely on new ideas or looking to the past for inspiration? Is it a wholesale revolution or a patchwork of ideas creating a whole new set of ideas and opportunities?. How is the evolving nature of kitchen design changing the w…

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Technical & Bold, the Transformative Nature of Design | 580 | Lauren Reyes Lim , LVR Studios 1:11:27

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Topics that keeps bubbling up in conversations industry wide is burnout. Exhaustion. Dealing with the daily and unrelenting chaos. These feelings are coming from the stresses caused by the constant price increases, subscription increases, the lost art of customer service and yes, the overall chaos caused by a litany of factors and you know what I’m…

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KBIS Confidential: Luxe for Less | 579 | Achieving Perfect Results on Budget in a More Expensive Environment with a Cost Conscious Clientele 57:13

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Many if not most clients will confess that the reason they employ the services of a designer, architect and landscape architect is because the way they live is not congruent with the way they wish to live. What many clients don’t realize is that a superpower great designers bring to every project is the ability to reduce costs through product knowl…

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Getting Real with Designing Women | 578 | Kim Gordon & Breegan Jane Live from KBIS 2025 53:45

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Patience. It’s hard to navigate around because everything is seemingly delivered almost overnight. Actually, it’s more like two days thanks to Amazon. So, after I return from a show like KBIS, I have hours and hours of content to cull through and produce. I want to share some of my process with you. While there is an overwhelming urge to publish ev…

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KBIS Confidential: Beyond the Blueprint | 577 | A Personal Approach to Design with Moen 57:40

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The series is called KBIS Confidential – Creative Conversations LIVE from KBIS 2025. This 7-week series will be published every Wednesday. Many of the worlds most innovative brands began with an “aha” moment. Moen’s “aha” moment came in 1937, Seattle when Al Moen’s old fashioned handle broke off in his hand. That moment led to the inspiration for t…

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Favorite Places, Unique Spaces in the Coachella Valley | 576 | Elyssa Contardo 1:04:17

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One of my favorite places in the world is the Coachella Valley. Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells. The valley is thriving as new residents move in, the are is mountainous and arid desert blended in an oasis of mixed architectural styles blended with cultural influence from music to fashion and everything in between. I love the …

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Cliff Fong | 575 | Our March 2025 Convo By Design ICON Registry Inductee 1:05:26

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There are some guests that you hear on the that transcend design. You will usually find those guests here, on a very special episode of the show called the Convo By Design Icon Registry. These episodes air Thursdays toward the end of each month and feature past conversations with those who so deservedly receive enshrinement into the Convo By Design…

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KBIS Confidential: LIVE from KBIS 2025 | 574 | Pitch to Published – Get Your Projects the Love They Deserve 1:03:06

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Part One – Pitch to Published: Best Practices and Strategies to Get Your Projects Published Learn what the pros know about getting projects published and how professional photography, narrative creation and knowing your audience can set you apart. Learn how can brand partnerships help get your designs promotion and exposure to potential new clients…

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Architecture, Design and Critical Thought. A Formula For Crafting Amazing Spaces | 573 | Enda Donagher, AIA 1:05:12

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In a bygone time, we had celebrated architecture critics, historians and thought leaders like; Ada Louise Huxtable, Lewis Mumford, Jane Jacobs and Vincent Scully. These were gifted thought leaders with a willingness to share their views, good or bad, but never indifferent. They and others influenced the manner in which we looked critically at the s…

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WestEdge Wednesday | 572 | The Great Outdoors: Reimagining California’s Love for Outdoor Living 59:40

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Californians have perfected outdoor living, largely due to the favorable climate. As weather patterns change, the design industry has adapted with sustainable materials, inventive building practices and creative use of space including outdoor kitchens, theaters, plunge pools, functional landscapes, and unique approaches to sport courts. From pickle…

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Clear Communication for that Aha Moment | 571 | Paulina Hospod, Aha! Interiors 1:05:50

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Words matter. They are important not just for the sake of clear communications but to showcase the specific skillset one has in an effort to attract a suitable client. Suitability. If you are a regular listener to Convo By Design you know what I am talking about. If not, first, hopefully you will be a regular listener, second, the idea of suitabili…

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Midwest Sensibility and Hand-Crafted Design | 569 | Bailey Todd, White Cliff Studio 1:03:47

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For the past 12 years, it has been a mission to bring you voices and stories of talent in design, architecture and the arts. There have been so many twists and turns over these past 12 years and many of you have been with me since the early days of the show. A few ideas that often come back to me when presenting these conversations. Two major theme…

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WestEdge Wednesday | 569 | Is it Worth Saving: Iconic Architecture or an Old but Poor Representation 1:00:51

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What makes an architectural work worth saving from the bulldozer? The architect? The style? The age? A famous past resident? How are preservation decisions made when historical considerations are in conflict with the rights of the current owner? What is the responsibility of the city and what municipal rules/regulations help address such discussion…

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A Philosophical Approach to Luxury and Design | 568 | Brittany Farinas, House of One 1:10:44

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We often talk about luxury, the idea of luxury has so many different connotations, ideas and meaning. If I asked you to describe luxury in interiors design, what would you say? Designer Resources Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home. Where excellence meets expertise. Monogram – It’s the details that define Monogram ThermaSol – Redefining the modern showe…

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The Design Messengers – LA on FIRE March 2025 | 567 | Designing for Disaster and The Build Back Better Paradox 48:35

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The recent wildfires have shaken Angelenos to their core and rightly so. I imagine it is not dissimilar from those who have experienced fires in Hawaii, other parts of California or elsewhere. Or those who suffered through hurricanes, floods, wind events or any other major natural disaster. I think this was different. I’ve shared this story with yo…

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WestEdge Wednesday | 566 | Color Mix: The Sherwin Williams 2025 Color Capsule Collection 58:44

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I’m Josh Cooperman and this is a special edition of Convo By Design featuring all of the programming from the 2024 edition of the WestEdge Design Fair. We call these entries WestEdge Wednesday, a programming concept that will allow those of you who either didn’t make it to the show this year or, those who made it and are taking me up on my promise …

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Exceptional Design And Knowledge From A Previous Career, Long Live the Pivot | 565 | Allison Handler of Allison Handler Design 1:03:33

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The expectations many designers have don’t necessarily result once their careers begin. Often times, designers find their way into the business by starting in another field. And that makes for an interesting journey. I remember being in college and thinking about all of the things I wanted to do once I started my career. If you would have asked me …

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Leo Marmol, FAIA | 264 | Our February 2025 Convo By Design ICON Registry Inductee 1:02:10

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You have been hearing the WestEdge Wednesday episodes since the beginning of the year and I do hope that you’re enjoying them. This months addition to the Convo By Design Icon Registry was heard on the WestEdge Wednesday series in 2024 following his appearance on a panel at the show in 2023. It is fascinating for me to have incredible creatives ind…

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WestEdge Wednesday | 563 | Sustainable Design: Does it Have to be All or Nothing? 58:54

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I’m Josh Cooperman and this is a special edition of Convo By Design featuring all of the programming from the 2024 edition of the WestEdge Design Fair. We call these entries WestEdge Wednesday, a programming concept that will allow those of you who either didn’t make it to the show this year or, those who made it and are taking me up on my promise …

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KBIS is Coming and This is Everything You Need to Know | 562 | Brian Pagel, EVP – Emerald 1:04:33

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In one week from today, KBIS will be hitting Las Vegas with the force and impact you might expect from the worlds greatest kitchen and bath show. Yes, there are others. And, yes, they are great… But this one is my favorite. And you’re about to find out why. Designer Resources Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home. Where excellence meets expertise. Monogra…

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WestEdge Wednesday | 561 | Authenticity Vs. Dupes: Honor and Respect for Design and Those Who Craft Original Work 56:31

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There are stories, you have no doubt heard them or seen them for yourself on Instagram or the websites offering dupes of almost everything for less. There are many reasons why the copy-market thrives and why some creatives feel that they are entitled to change it a small detail and call it their own. Is the value in the look of it for less, or payi…

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Liz Williams: Dynamic Design Through Historical Reference | 560 | Where What Was Meets Its Best Version 1:05:23

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It feels like every week we are dealing with a new emergency. A new disaster. Is that true, I don’t know, probably not but it feels that way.What we don’t do often enough is review what led up to events and strategically discuss ways to alter behaviors to keep them from happening again. In many cases, it’s because you can’t keep a major catastrophe…