Verdigris with Rae & Andi

A whirlwind tour of columns at their most iconic: capital moments, load‑bearing drama, and centuries of standing their ground. Rae and Andi lean into Greek bulges, Roman rule‑breaking, and postmodern inside jokes.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rae and Andi dive into the chaos and charm of airports — the security scrambles, the gate‑change sprints, the lost‑passport panic, and the tiny design moments that somehow make it all feel magical anyway. They celebrate the clacking boards, the terrazzo floors, and the jet‑age swoops that turn terminals into portals. They also take on the big question: does a rainforest waterfall inside a terminal...

This month, Rae, Andi, and guest Colin tackle  Xanadu , the 1980 neon‑drenched musical that “only vaguely refers to preservation” but somehow opens the door to a surprisingly rich conversation about what’s worth saving—and why. From roller‑skating muses to a once‑grand auditorium begging for a second life, the team digs into how even the most chaotic cult films reflect our shifting ideas abou...

Save the theater! Save the old neighborhood! Save the hotel! Save the.... You get it. This trope is commonly mined in all kinds of different movies. This month Rae and Andi and special guest Colin Rafferty talk about movies that use this trope. Some movies use it just as a reason for the story, but others really *do* end up having something to say about historic preservation. Turns out some B-movi...

This month, Andi and Rae discuss two early visionaries of preservation, often described as foes: Eugène Viollet-le-Duc and John Ruskin. Their thoughts on architecture, authorship, and reuse are all still current today. In particular, Notre Dame would likely not have survived the disastrous 2019 fire quite so well without the work pioneered 150 years earlier. Plus, both men were charismatic fellows...

In this episode, Rae and Andi give proper respect to the inventor of the safety elevator and cities today as we know them: Elisha Otis. Escalators, steel, and some *really* dangerous contraptions also get a mention. Going up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate this holiday season - in what is now a tradition - Rae and Andi are sharing some favorite historic sites from across the country. Tune in for the wonderful historic sites, stay for the incisive critique of the National Register. After all, complaining is part of the fun. Happy holidays, everyone! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever wonder why subway tile is so common in bathrooms? Are you flummoxed by bidets? What's your take on pedestal sinks? Join Rae and Andi as we talk all things evacuation and cleanliness while trying not to giggle 🚽🛁 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate spooky season - the best season - Rae and Andi talk all things haunted house-related. What is the most eerie architectural style? What are the best examples and what makes those houses so wonderfully spooky? Get yourself a seasonally-appropriate beverage and join us as we talk about mansard roofs and other spine-chilling features. 👻 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

How would you define "visual pollution"? In this episode, Rae and Andi tackle the visual blights that affect us all. Where is the line between advertising and art? What's intrusive, what adds to the streetscape? We start by discussing our producer's documentary feature This Space Available and go from there. Join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most mail is spam, or maybe bills. But postcards! Getting a postcard is a joyful little moment, and then you can keep it on your fridge, or your mantel, or a shoebox, and then every time you look at it you get another little burst of joy. So this month, Rae and Andi talk about postcards and share postcards and generally appreciate all things postcard. Hope we can encourage you to send some to your...

Celebrate America's pastime with Rae & Andi, with special cameos from our baseball-obsessed partners. Do you like baseball? Or maybe just ballpark snacks? Either way, let's while away the summer heat together. ⚾️🍿🌭 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate Pride Month 2025, Rae and Andi chat with Free Harris about gay men in preservation, gayborhoods, and gaytrification (that last portmanteau is bleh, but the places we discuss aren't). Happy Pride, everyone! 🌈 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May is preservation month! To celebrate, Rae and Andi talk about their own path to preservation, and share some favorite preservation-related songs. The song playlists can also be found on our website www.verdigrispodcast.org and directly on Apple Music: Rae's playlist , Andi's playlist , Andi's teen daughter playlist . Do you know of some preservation-related songs? If so, please share. Hosted on...

This month, we are going metal! Listen along as we talk all about nails and saws. No tetanus shot required (though make sure you're up to date.) Rae and Andi cover the history of nails from the handmade ones of yore to the ones you have in your toolbox. We also talk about saw technology through the years. If you don't know the difference between a bandsaw, circular saw, and table saw, we're here t...

Rae, Andi, and special guest Colin enjoyed a night at the movies in RVA. We went to the historic, beautiful  Byrd Theatre to see a French movie from the 1960s you've likely never heard of. But it's really good, we promise! We hope you'll sit back, grab some popcorn, and listen to our thoughts on  Playtime  and the joys of making fun of modernism. 🍿📽️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

This month, we are talking all about Ducks. Duck ducks, sheep ducks, coffee pot ducks, hot dog ducks, dino ducks... If these sound like a contradiction in terms, please listen as Rae & Andi wax poetic about the wonderful quirky world of architectural ducks. 🦆 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wonder what ice and snow do to your house? (Spoiler: it's mostly bad.) Join Rae and Andi as we discuss  fun  effects like ice dams and efflorescence. We'll also try to get you down YouTube rabbit holes about igloos and ice fishing huts. So grab some tea, mulled wine, or a hot toddy, and join us! 🧊❄️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are celebrating the season by sharing some of our favorite National Register properties. Need more ideas of places to visit in the US? We've got you covered. Plus, we now have merch! Check out our website verdigrispodcast.org for stickers, magnets, and lots of other extras. Happy holidays, everyone! ☃️🎁 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate Thanksgiving, we are discussing all things food this month. Why do formal dining rooms exist? Who doesn't want a dumbwaiter? Do you prefer harvest gold or avocado? Are new appliances just a giant scam? We will talk about all this and more in this month's episode. Be sure to check our website for lots of images and links: verdigrispodcast.org . We are also on Facebook and Instagram . W...

For the spookiest month of the year, we discuss cemeteries, specifically White Bronze markers. Do you, like us, love taking walks among the crunchy leaves? Do you love nerding out about cemeteries? If so, come take a metaphorical walk among the gravestones with us. Special thanks to Cartland Berge for being the voice of White Bronze! 🪦👻🍁🎃🪦 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Do you love road trips? We do. And Rae in particular has deep affection for roadside attractions. One of her favorites is the Blue Hole. Learn about this kitchy site and others like it in this episode. Though honestly there may not be anything else *exactly* like the Blue Hole. What are some of your favorite roadside attractions? Let us know! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

A debrief about the Olympics. tl;dr: We LOVED it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month, we are discussing  ugly   despised  *interesting* buildings. We all have something we love even though everyone else hates it. For Rae, that love is for Split Levels. For Andi, it's Brutalism. In this episode we will try to convince you that we are not crazy, and maybe even convert you. You'll learn about the origins of these buildings and we'll discuss their pros and co...

This month, we celebrate the 2024 summer Olympics by discussing... the Olympics (duh). We are joined by Ilana Bleich, Olympics superfan, to discuss the Games' impact on the built environment. Enjoy! 🏅 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.