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  1. Ep.15 Season 1 Finale

    JAN 7

    Ep.15 Season 1 Finale

    The MXD crew is joined by Matt Lopez, Claire Moriarty, and Riley Studebaker to celebrate the Season 1 Finale. #architecturedesign #podcast #art #architecture #design

    52 min
  2. Ep.14 - Holiday Special Pt.2 - Frank Gehry Rewind

    12/31/2025

    Ep.14 - Holiday Special Pt.2 - Frank Gehry Rewind

    Ep 14 - our part 2 of our holiday special where we have many guest to discuss the legacy of Frank Gehry, new leadership at Cooper Union architecture program, more AI realted conversations.

    47 min
  3. Ep.13 - Holiday Special Pt.1 - The New Architects - AI vs Rappers

    12/24/2025

    Ep.13 - Holiday Special Pt.1 - The New Architects - AI vs Rappers

    Ep 13 - our part 1 of our holiday special where we have many guest to speak changes in the architectural field from ai and rappers emerging into the architecture profession and we discuss contentious architectural education changes needed from retiring the design jury in design reviews; to closing down the studio space after hours.

    40 min
  4. Ep.12 Stadium Showdown

    12/17/2025

    Ep.12 Stadium Showdown

    Matt Lopez joins the crew to discuss the sometimes ugly world of sports architecture.

    56 min
  5. Ep.11 - NEW SKYLINE? Facades, Ornament & Postmodern Legacy

    12/10/2025

    Ep.11 - NEW SKYLINE? Facades, Ornament & Postmodern Legacy

    The MXD crew discusses the legacy of Robert Stern and postmodernism, exploring how facades, ornament, and massing shape some of New York City’s most luxurious buildings. We discuss how architects turn design decisions into capital, why ornament matters even today, and the role of digital craft vs brutalism in modern architecture.

    50 min
  6. Ep.10 - Why Architecture Sucks in the Digital Age

    12/03/2025

    Ep.10 - Why Architecture Sucks in the Digital Age

    In this episode we unpack how architecture is struggling in the digital age — and video games are showing us exactly why. In this episode, we explore why virtual museums, Zaha Hadid’s PUBG buildings, and other digital architecture often feel sterile, abstract, or completely disconnected from what digital spaces can be. Meanwhile, games like Fortnite, Elder Scrolls, PUBG, and Cyberpunk create immersive worlds that people actually want to inhabit. We discuss UNESCO’s new digital museum, why it misses the mark, and how digital architecture often treats virtual space like physical space — resulting in sterile, uninspiring environments. We dive into Balenciaga’s collaboration with PUBG, the challenges of competing with wild Fortnite skins, and how luxury brands sometimes understand digital audiences better than architects. We also review an article on the state of the architecture profession, exploring the growing disconnect between academia and practice and what that means for the future of design. On the art side, we talk about KAWS’s new floating installation in the UAE, the public criticism it has faced, and our take on why it sparks such mixed reactions. We compare architectural interpretations of pop culture too, looking at the Lucas Museum vs Disney World’s Star Wars experience, discussing why one resonates with fans more than the other and what architects can learn from immersive theme parks.

    55 min
  7. Ep.9 Spheres, Six Seven, and Video Game Collaborations

    11/26/2025

    Ep.9 Spheres, Six Seven, and Video Game Collaborations

    The MXD crew discusses the MVRDV competition winning spherical proposal in Albania, the history and cultural context of spherical buildings, as well as video game collaborations, and gen alpha slang terms.

    1h 1m
  8. Ep.8 - Robot Servants, Delivery Bots, and the End of Normal?

    11/19/2025

    Ep.8 - Robot Servants, Delivery Bots, and the End of Normal?

    Welcome to the mixed signal podcast .  Every week we unpack the visual qualities in trending topics of design and pop culture.  This week’s episode explores the rise of AI robots, from city dwellers to delivery drivers, and delves into various aspects of AI and AI robots. We discuss the new Neo Robot servant, AI-driven designs and drawings, and even consider whether fiction has encroached too deeply into our social norms. Tune in to find out if this phenomenon is destined to fade away or if it’s here to stay.

    54 min
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