{"podcast":{"title":"Archispeak","slug":"archispeak-774431","podcast_index_feed_id":774431,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/archispeak/","website_url":"https://www.archispeakpodcast.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/51874255-1540-4050-87cd-56c1b26a0c1a/IBkuLER64e1L0HH0ZhKF8inI.jpg","author":"Evan Troxel & Cormac Phalen","episode_count":392,"summary":"Archispeak is one of architecture's longest-running podcasts — 383 episodes of honest, unfiltered conversation about what it's actually like to work in the profession. Since 2012, architects Evan Troxel and Cormac Phalen have been exploring design, career, firm culture, tools, work/life balance, mentoring, generational differences, and job hunting — everything that comes with building a life in architecture. This isn't a highlight reel. It's the conversation architects actually have — about the hard parts of practice, the moments that define a career, and the things no one tells you in architecture school. Built for architecture students, emerging architects, and seasoned professionals who want honest perspective on the profession. Topics include architecture career and job searching, design process and critique, firm culture, work/life balance in architecture, architecture tools and software, mentoring and professional development, generational differences in architecture firms, and candid interviews with architects and industry leaders. 375+ episodes. Since 2012. Visit archispeakpodcast.com for more.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T22:21:08.761219+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/archispeak-774431"},"episode":{"title":"#374 - 2025 Summer of Architecture, Part 1","slug":"374-2025-summer-of-architecture-part-1","published_at":"2025-07-08T00:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/archispeak-774431/374-2025-summer-of-architecture-part-1","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/archispeak-774431","url":"https://archispeakpodcast.com/episodes/374","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f5c5cb15-fd6f-4541-ab46-d5491fbe80af.mp3","summary":"In part 1 of our summer series centered on the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture, we discuss Evan's first visit to Boston and share his and Cormac's impressions of the city. Rather than focusing on CEUs or presentations, we explore how the AIA Conference continues to serve as a powerful gathering place for the profession. The serendipity of in-person meetups, the nuance of hallway conversations, and the inspiration found in real-world architecture make it a unique moment in the calendar year. Whether you made it to Boston or not, this episode captures the essence of what makes architectural travel and community engagement so energizing. It's a reminder that often the most meaningful aspects of being an architect happen outside the office—walking the streets of a great city or reconnecting with colleagues over drinks after years apart. Episode Links: Evelyn Lee, FAIA - AIA 2025 President Arcol Archistar Upcodes Hotel Marcel ----- Have a question for the hosts? Ask it at AskArchispeak.com Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com . Support Archispeak by making a donation .","meta_description":"In part 1 of our summer series centered on the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture, we discuss Evan's first visit to Boston and share his and Cormac's imp…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4915,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/archispeak-774431/episodes/374-2025-summer-of-architecture-part-1/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/archispeak-774431/374-2025-summer-of-architecture-part-1.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}