Evan Troxel, Cormac Phalen

Archispeak Podcast

Design EN ↓ 390 episodes

What’s it really like to work in architecture? The hosts of Archispeak know, and they’re here to share real-life experiences. Since 2012 architects Evan Troxel and Cormac Phalen have been podcasting their brand of real talk on everything from design, tools, and work/life balance to generational differences, mentoring, job hunting, and more. Probing questions, revelatory interviews, and unique insights have grown their audience and become a weekly ritual for students and seasoned professionals alike.

Author

Evan Troxel, Cormac Phalen

Category

Design

Podcast website

www.archispeakpodcast.com

Latest episode

Jun 5, 2026

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Episodes

#115 - Mentorship 15.05.2017

Archispeak presents their "Guidebook to Mentorship" in episode 115 where we discuss the investment it takes plus the relationships and benefits it creates.

#114 - #AIACon17 02.05.2017

Archispeak brings the #AIACon17 to you with this special recap episode with interviews from those that attended the conference in Orlando.

#113 - Description Goes Here 17.04.2017

Archispeak discusses design, sustainability and how the sausage is made in a behind the scenes episode on how to select a new Twitter bio.

#112 - [EQxD] 2017 03.04.2017

Archispeak welcomes back Rosa T. Sheng, Architect and Senior Associate with Bohlin Cywinski Jackson to discuss Equity. This time Annelise Pitts, a designer with Bohlin Cywinski Jackson joins the conversation to update us on Equity by Design in 2017.

#111 - Forethought 27.03.2017

Episode 111 of Archispeak is all about forethought and what does that really mean in architecture. 

#110 - Sameness 07.03.2017

Archispeak shakes their fists and yells at clouds in episode #110 as we discuss the destruction of the uniqueness of place and why architecture has become so homogenized.

#109 - Inspiration 21.02.2017

Architecture can inspire us to rethink and reshape our environment. In episode 109, Archispeak discusses where you can find that inspiration and how technology is making it easier.

#108 - Universal Architecture Problem 06.02.2017

Archispeak takes on the universal chicken-and-egg problem of standards, expectations and on-boarding in the practice of architecture.

#107 - The Millennial Question 23.01.2017

Archispeak is joined by architect Lora Teagarden of RATIO Architects and author/creator of AREsketches to discuss "The Millennial Question."

#106 - A Day in the Life 09.01.2017

Archispeak explores options for applying for architecture school and whether the profession is right for you. We also share our current projects and discuss continuing education.

#105 - 2016 Year in Review 19.12.2016

Join us in episode 105 for a review of 2016, as Archispeak closes out the year with a look back at a few of the shows accomplishments and reflects on a number of changes, in what will be remembered as quite a year.

#104 - Gifts for Architects 4 05.12.2016

The fourth annual Archispeak "Favorite Things" episode where we suggest items for that favorite architect in your life, which maybe you! Tune in for our holiday suggestions and treat yourself to an Archispeak t-shirt & mug at our store. Happy Holidays!

#103 - #iamarchispeak 21.11.2016

What happens in Washington DC, does not always stay in DC. In episode 103 of Archispeak, we are joined by several guests to discuss the post-election response by the AIA, subsequent reaction to that response and eventual apology.

#102 - Periodically 07.11.2016

Archispeak examines the current state of architectural magazines and periodicals. Are we reading these or are we just looking at the pretty pictures? Tune in to find out.

#101 - The 101 24.10.2016

Ride along as Archispeak hits The 101 for a journey where we discuss the upcoming Now Next Future Conference, breathtaking buildings and the current climate in the architectural profession.

#100 - Keeping it Real, Yo! 10.10.2016

In Archispeak's 100th episode spectacular, we have a casual conversation about social media and blogging with Mr. Life of an Architect, Bob Borson, where we discuss what the point of a blog is and he shares his formula for producing his writing.

#99 - Make a Difference 26.09.2016

In Archispeak Episode 99, we explore the topic that architecture is for the people and not just the rich and how it can make a difference in everyone's life.

#98 - Shut Up and Work 12.09.2016

Join Archispeak in Episode 98 in the "HR Free Zone" as we lift the veil on the hidden realities of working in the architectural corporate environment verses the experience of the college studio.

#97 - Survive Architecture School 29.08.2016

It is back to school time here at Archispeak. In episode 97 we provide our tips to survive and succeed in Architectural school plus the profession in general.

#96 - Favorite Tools 15.08.2016

Archispeak continues its summer of fun in Episode 96 by talking about our favorite tools.

#95 - Introspection 01.08.2016

In episode 95 of Archispeak we lay back on the psychiatric couch and go introspective. Join us as we stare down the road and assess life, personal experiences and our contributions to the world.

#94 - Perfuction 18.07.2016

Perfect doesn't exist. Or does it? In episode 94 of Archispeak we discuss how perfection can have a paralyzing effect on creativity and can be a "serial killer" to getting things done.

#93 - Architect Experience 11.07.2016

Archispeak looks back at #AIACon16 and shares some interviews with the leading software providers to the architectural profession and talks with NCARB to learn more about AXP and the future of licensure.

#92 - RKtekt 20.06.2016

Archispeak goes "after dark" in episode 92 and lets the fur fly in a candid conversation about licensure in the profession of architecture.

#91 - Architect Ninja Warriors 06.06.2016

Rock Star and Architect Ninja Warrior herself, Rosa Sheng who is instrumental in Equity by Design [EQxD] joins Archispeak in Episode 91 to recap #AIACon16 and the EQxD Hackathon which took place at the AIA Convention in Philadelphia.

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