{"podcast":{"title":"Defining Hospitality","slug":"defining-hospitality-4474091","podcast_index_feed_id":4474091,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/defining-hospitality-podcast","website_url":"http://www.defininghospitality.live","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/OzoyXev3ftWKuyY_-NovZJmcbLN9d-mYgaYpwVNfSZw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM5MzU3LzE2ODE4/MjI1NTUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg","author":"Dan Ryan","episode_count":261,"summary":"Welcome to Defining Hospitality, the podcast focused on highlighting the most influential figures in the hospitality industry. In each episode we provide 1 on 1, in depth interviews with experts in the industry to learn what hospitality means to them. We feature expert advice on working in the industry, behind the scenes looks at some of your favorite brands, and in depth explorations of unique hospitality projects. Defining Hospitality is hosted by Founder and CEO of Agency 967, Dan Ryan. With over 30 years of experience in hospitality, Dan brings his expertise and passion to each episode as he delves into the latest trends and challenges facing the industry. Episodes are released every week on Wednesday mornings. To listen to episodes, visit https://www.defininghospitality.live/ or subscribe to Defining Hospitality wherever you get your podcasts.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T18:21:25.387597+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/defining-hospitality-4474091"},"episode":{"title":"Hospitality’s Innovative Playground - Glenn Nowak - University of Nevada Las Vegas - Episode # 237","slug":"hospitality-s-innovative-playground-glenn-nowak-university-of-nevada-las-vegas-episode-237","published_at":"2026-02-04T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/defining-hospitality-4474091/hospitality-s-innovative-playground-glenn-nowak-university-of-nevada-las-vegas-episode-237","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/defining-hospitality-4474091","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d991537","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/4d991537/af2d21aa.mp3","summary":"How Can Las Vegas Serve as the Ultimate Architectural Laboratory? In this episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan Ryan sits down with Glen Noack, an accomplished architect and associate professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), to dive into Glen's extensive experience in architecture and hospitality design. They explore various aspects of radical innovation within the built environment, the unique opportunities Las Vegas offers as a 'living laboratory,' and Glen's involvement in fostering creative design through competitions like Radical Innovation. Takeaways: Las Vegas is a learning environment. The city serves as an inspiring backdrop for architectural students who can directly interact with cutting-edge designs. Las Vegas’ hospitality goes beyond traditional assumptions. Hospitality design is evolving to include educational and community-focused projects, not just hotels and casinos. The emotional impact is vital. Emotional resonance in architecture is as vital as functional possibility, and this dual focus is a core aspect of education in Las Vegas. Virtual Reality is architecture’s future. The integration of AI and virtual scanning technology in design education provides unique opportunities for creating interactive project models. Community collaboration opens pathways. Collaborations between universities and industries open pathways for projects that transcend traditional hospitality and influence community development. Quote of the Show: “There isn’t a formula on how to teach this… if it becomes formulaic, it can’t produce the same aha effect.” - Glenn Nowak Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenn-nowak-phd-a96117105/ Company website: https://aeroai.io/ Shout Outs: 1:12 - University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) https://www.unlv.edu/ 1:30 -…","meta_description":"How Can Las Vegas Serve as the Ultimate Architectural Laboratory? In this episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan Ryan sits down with Glen Noack, an accompli…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3894,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/defining-hospitality-4474091/episodes/hospitality-s-innovative-playground-glenn-nowak-university-of-nevada-las-vegas-episode-237/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/defining-hospitality-4474091/hospitality-s-innovative-playground-glenn-nowak-university-of-nevada-las-vegas-episode-237.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}