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Design Principles PodA Bit Of This, A Bit Of That: Year-End Design DebriefSend us a textYear-end is when the honest stuff bubbles up: what we built, what broke, and what we’ll try differently next time. We raise a glass to the community that’s carried this show and jump straight into the craft and chaos of design life—part celebration, part hard-won field notes.We start with the real costs and protections behind small studios: trusts, liability, and why construction firms fold faster than architects who keep overheads lean. From there, the stories turn tactile. A shaky three-storey demo becomes a lesson in salvage economics, where...
2025-12-0944 min
Design Principles PodYour Beam Is Too Big: Architects & EngineersSend us a textStart with a flooded hotel room, end with a four‑metre cantilever, and in between unpack the messy, creative space where structure meets form. We sit down with structural engineer Joel Marsh of Pocket to map out how architects and engineers can move beyond transactional deliverables and into a truly design‑led process that saves money, reduces RFIs, and produces cleaner, more elegant buildings.Joel opens the playbook: meet early, sketch by hand at 10–15%, and use those concept drawings to align intent before any modelling lock‑in. From there, general arrangement plans be...
2025-11-1257 min
Design Principles PodThe Narrative Power: Architecture & Film, Take TwoSend us a textWhat if a building could be more than an object on a pedestal and instead feel like a living character on screen? We sit down with two architectural filmmakers, Nikolas Struger from ravens At Odds and Veeral Patel who show how to move beyond glossy hero shots and capture the heartbeat of design: process, people, and emotion. From software and cycling photography to architecture practice and brand strategy, their varied paths lead to the same conclusion—storytelling is the missing bridge between architects, clients, and the public.We unpack the craft be...
2025-10-2356 min
Design Principles PodCultivated City: Designed Solutions vs. Organic GrowthSend us a textA city can make you breathe easier—or grind your teeth—before you’ve even named why. We follow that feeling from a flimsy townhouse hinge to the rhythm of a street that forces a ute to crawl, exploring how materials, widths, and mixed uses quietly choreograph daily life. In this episode we pull apart modernism’s big promises, tip our hats to classical street smarts, and ask what a genuinely New Zealand urban vernacular might look like—one with corrugate, brick, and crafted facades that hold up to weather, touch, and time.T...
2025-10-0155 min
Design Principles PodCapturing Architecture: Moving Image and StorytellingSend us a textWhen we consume architecture, which speaks louder - the frozen moment or the flowing narrative? This question sits at the heart of our fascinating conversation with Clare Chapman, editor of Home Magazine, and Simon Devitt, renowned architectural photographer.Despite both guests being masters of still imagery, our discussion reveals how moving image is transforming architectural storytelling in ways that complement rather than replace traditional photography. As Simon eloquently explains, "Video kind of can mimic how the mind maps space, whereas stills can't really do that. But stills hold another power that...
2025-09-1850 min
Cinema: A to BBackdraft (1991) revisitedIt's a listener request for the 1991 Ron Howard firefighter action-drama starring Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro and Donald Sutherland. Ben explains why the film is both a standard bearer for the genre as well as wildly uneven. Alec discusses notable differences in the film's early transfers vs the more recent 4K remaster. The guys marvel at the depth of the cast including the late J.T. Walsh. Alec discusses how the film makes fire an actual character as well as what the movie gets right in the life of a firefighter. Ben reflects on the strength of...
2025-09-0836 minCinema: A to BBackdraft (1991) revisitedIt's a listener request for the 1991 Ron Howard firefighter action-drama starring Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro and Donald Sutherland. Ben explains why the film is both a standard bearer for the genre as well as wildly uneven. Alec discusses notable differences in the film's early transfers vs the more recent 4K remaster. The guys marvel at the depth of the cast including the late J.T. Walsh. Alec discusses how the film makes fire an actual character as well as what the movie gets right in the life of a firefighter. Ben reflects on the strength of...
2025-09-0836 min
Design Principles PodGrowth Through Design: An Architectural EvolutionSend us a textThe path to finding your architectural voice isn't a straight line—it's a series of experiments, failures, resets, and breakthroughs. Sam Brown, founding director of Arête Architects, takes us on a candid journey through his evolution as a designer and the growth of his practice.Starting with foundational experiences at Victoria University, Mason Wales, and Foster Melville Architects, Sam reveals how these early influences shaped his approach before launching his own practice in 2021. Rather than immediately establishing a signature style, Arête began with experimentation, allowing real-world projects to guide thei...
2025-08-2956 min
BRANDEDCapitalism, Chaos, Creativity & Why Weirdos Win | Rory SutherlandIn this episode of Branded Leaders, host Ben Kaplan sits down with Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK, to explore why safe, logical marketing often fails — and why embracing chaos, irrationality, and unconventional thinking can create the biggest wins.Rory explains why capitalism is less about efficiency and more like betting on long shots, how seemingly “bonkers” decisions (like Amazon betting on Prime) can redefine entire industries, and why reframing simple observations is the real engine of creativity.The conversation dives into politics, persuasion, and the psychology of risk-taking — from Donald Trump’s use of con...
2025-08-2917 min
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2025-08-1159 min
Design Principles PodMass Timber Construction: A Woody RenaissanceSend us a textStep into the revolutionary world of mass timber construction with our enlightening conversation featuring Jordan Robinson, Head of Business Development at X-Lam. What begins as a reunion of old architecture school friends quickly transforms into a masterclass on how engineered timber is reshaping our built environment.Remember when timber was just for stick framing houses? Those days are rapidly disappearing as Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) and other mass timber products demonstrate capabilities that rival—and sometimes surpass—traditional concrete and steel construction. Jordan walks us through the remarkable journey of how small piec...
2025-08-0653 min
Design Principles PodDesign With Intent: A Conversation with Architects, Seear-Budd RossSend us a textThe seemingly effortless elegance of minimalist architecture masks the extraordinary attention to detail required to achieve it. Tom Seear-Budd and James Ross, founders of Wellington-based Seear-Budd Ross Architects, pull back the curtain on this process, revealing the meticulous thought behind their refined residential designs.Having established their practice nearly six years ago after departing larger commercial firms, the pair sought greater autonomy and the opportunity to create more intentional, considered work. What began with barely a month's worth of projects ahead has evolved into a respected studio known for exceptionally clean...
2025-07-2355 min
Design Principles PodHydroforming the Future: Gerard Dombroski's Exhibition, InflationSend us a textWhat happens when steel becomes soft? When industrial materials take on organic forms? In Gerard Dombrowski's debut solo exhibition "Inflation" at Season Aotearoa Gallery, steel transforms into something unexpectedly fluid and inviting.We turn the microphone on our own Gerard Dombrowski as he shares the journey behind creating "Inflation"—a collection of hydroformed steel objects that challenge our perception of what's possible with metal. The exhibition features approximately 19 pieces, including wobbly vases, rocking chairs, and cushion-like forms, all arranged as a garden-like landscape visitors can explore.The conversation dives de...
2025-07-0748 min
Benjy’s Cafe PodcastHumour, Happiness & The Hobbit: Actor & Writer, Adam Brown.Hello! It's super to be back after a lovely birthday. Everyone well? Groovy, let's go!Ben's guest this week on Benjy's Cafe Podcast, is the actor, writer & director, Adam Brown.Adam shares the life changing experience of being cast as Ori in the blockbuster, The Hobbit Trilogy, including the delight of working with director, Peter Jackson, the camaraderie on set & life filming in New Zealand.Ben & Adam also chat happiness, Adam's comedy roots & his work with Clare Plested as the comedy duo, Plested & Brown. Plus, the joy & art of pantomime, the...
2025-06-1740 min
Design Principles PodForm and Function: Exploring Programme in DesignSend us a textEver wondered what architects mean when they talk about "programme"? In our latest deep dive, we crack open this fundamental concept that shapes everything from the tiniest apartments to sprawling civic buildings.This episode begins with a seemingly simple question: what exactly is program in architecture? We explore how program operates simultaneously at multiple scales—a house within a street, a road within a city—creating nested relationships that influence design decisions. Through examples like OMA's Seattle Library with its stacked functional boxes unified by a faceted glass facade, we see perh...
2025-06-1252 min
Design Principles PodFeel Good, Look Good: Performance vs Aesthetics in ArchitectureSend us a textWhat happens when award-winning architects and builders challenge the notion that sustainable, high-performance buildings must sacrifice aesthetics? This thought-provoking conversation brings together Passive House experts who are transforming New Zealand's built environment through buildings that are both beautiful and functional.Architect Rafe Maclean shares how client feedback about a poorly-performing design prompted his journey into building science, while Joe Lyth reveals the heartbreaking reality of watching his children develop respiratory issues in cold, damp rental properties. Builder Josh Atkins describes his frustration with energy-inefficient new homes that cost homeowners thousands in...
2025-05-291h 04
Fitness Racing PodcastHYROX Elite 15 Brothers - Harry and Ben SutherlandThis week on the show we have Harry and Ben Sutherland. Harry and Ben shocked a lot of observers in Miami by qualifying for the Elite 15. But as you will find out in this episode this was no fluke. We chart Harry and Ben's journey to the HYROX and to the Elite. We discover how they found themselves doing their first event at Berlin 2024 and why it took a while for them to team up. We also deep dive into their tactics as a Doubles Team and much more. Follow our guests on Instagram
2025-05-211h 08
Design Principles PodOutside Influence: Has the Architectural Pilgrimage Changed?Send us a textWhat happens when architecture becomes more accessible through images than through physical experience? This question forms the backbone of our conversation with Nina Boyd, a New Zealand architect currently working in Paris.The traditional architectural pilgrimage—traveling to see important buildings firsthand—has fundamentally changed. Where Alvar Aalto's visit to Italy completely transformed his design approach, today's architects arrive at celebrated buildings having already seen countless images online. This digital pre-exposure creates a curious paradox: greater accessibility to architectural imagery but potentially diminished impact when finally experiencing spaces in person....
2025-05-141h 02
Design Principles PodWhere Craft Meets Design: Exploring Material Understanding with Raimana JonesSend us a textThe conversation with Raimana Jones from Atelier Jones Design delves deep into the heart of what makes good design truly exceptional—craftsmanship. Drawing inspiration from architectural legends like Alvar Aalto and Walter Gropius, we explore how the most revered designers extended their vision beyond buildings to encompass furniture, lighting, and complete environments.Raimana shares his journey through fabrication and making, revealing the powerful feedback loop between crafting with your hands and designing with your mind. We unpack how this tactile understanding shapes thoughtful design decisions that simply can't emerge from digital pr...
2025-05-0158 min
Clinical CommunicationHow To Discuss Weight Management With The Person In Front Of You with Ben Steele-TurnerMany clinicians find discussing weight with the person infront of them daunting, and yet weight can have a significant impact on multiple conditions and outcomes. How do we raise the subject without offending them?What should we say (or not say)?In this episode Ben is joined by Ben Steele-Turner, Physiotherapist with an Msc in Human Nutrition and ongoing with a PhD into how Physiotherapists can better support weight management in people with osteoarthritis.In this episode they cover:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:26) - How do we raise the subject of...
2025-04-211h 22
Design Principles PodDare to Declare: What Happened to Manifestos?Send us a textWhat happened to the architectural manifesto? This fascinating question from a listener propels us into an exploration of how architects have historically proclaimed their design philosophies—and why such bold declarations seem increasingly rare in contemporary practice.The architectural landscape was once dramatically shaped by manifestos: Le Corbusier's "Towards New Architecture," Adolf Loos's "Ornament and Crime," and the revolutionary Bauhaus movement all articulated clear visions that transformed how we think about building. But today, as we scroll through endless Instagram feeds of similar-looking projects, has something fundamental been lost? Have we su...
2025-04-1448 min
Design Principles PodThe Architects' Voice: Advocating for the Role of the ArchitectSend us a textWhat happens when the people who shape our cities, schools, and homes are missing from the public conversation about our built environment? Award-winning architect Lisa Webb joins us to unpack architecture's growing crisis of relevance in New Zealand.Following her thought-provoking piece in the NZIA Bulletin, Lisa shares her concerns about architects becoming increasingly sidelined in discussions about housing, climate resilience, and community building. "We have a lack of voice, a lack of mandate, and a lack of mana," she observes, pointing to recent political attacks on the profession that went...
2025-04-011h 05
Design Principles PodAI Meets Architecture: The Zuru RevolutionSend us a textA revolution is brewing in the housing industry, and it's coming from an unexpected source – Zuru, the New Zealand toy company that's now setting its sights on disrupting how we build homes. Their ambitious AI platform called "Dreamcatcher" promises to deliver fully customizable houses for as little as $500 per square meter, a fraction of current construction costs.What makes this potential game-changer so fascinating is the comprehensive approach Zuru is taking. While most prefabrication systems still rely on standard designs and external supply chains, Zuru plans to manufacture every component in-house. Fr...
2025-03-1748 min
Design Principles PodFlying High: From Dezeen to Design DreamsSend us a textStep into the new year with us as we reopen the doors to our podcast, diving deep into the vibrant world of architecture and design. We'll share our personal highlights from the recent Dezeen Awards, a celebration of exceptional creativity, and inspire listeners with the remarkable projects that put New Zealand on the global design map. Throughout the episode, we unpack the differences between local awards and their international counterparts, examining how to enhance the celebratory aspects of these events.Join us as we advocate for the revitalisation of competition in...
2025-03-0454 min
Real AtheologyRA056: Marilyn McCord Adams and the Defeat of EvilBefore her death in 2017, Marilyn McCord Adams had a long and impressive career as a philosopher and theologian. While she had many interests both philosophical and theological, the problem of evil loomed ever-present in her thinking. I intend this video as an introduction to her views on the problem of evil; specifically on the notion of axiological defeat that features so heavily.
Adams, M. M., & Sutherland, S. (1989). Horrendous evils and the goodness of God. Proceedings of the Aristotelian Society, Supplementary Volumes, 63, 297-323.Adams, M. M. (2018). Horrendous evils and the goodness of God. Cornell University...
2025-02-0223 min
Eversheds Sutherland - Legal InsightsHot takes: 2025 Financial services industry key themes - Private Credit part 2 We're delighted to share with you a new series of podcasts that explore key themes and trends impacting the financial services industry throughout 2025. In today's episode Sierra Nicholson is joined by Eversheds Sutherland speakers, Renée Dailey and Ben Davis, to reflect on part 1 and provide additional insights into what is driving growth in the private placement market, the rise of new and innovative structures in transactions and how the addressable market for private credit might evolve in the year ahead.
2025-01-3110 minEversheds Sutherland - Legal InsightsHot takes: 2025 Financial services industry key themes - Private Credit part 2 We're delighted to share with you a new series of podcasts that explore key themes and trends impacting the financial services industry throughout 2025. In today's episode Sierra Nicholson is joined by Eversheds Sutherland speakers, Renée Dailey and Ben Davis, to reflect on part 1 and provide additional insights into what is driving growth in the private placement market, the rise of new and innovative structures in transactions and how the addressable market for private credit might evolve in the year ahead.
2025-01-3110 min
BRANDEDThe Psychology of Great Marketing with Rory SutherlandIn this episode, Ben Kaplan sits down with Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy UK, to explore the fascinating intersections of behavioral science, marketing, and human psychology.
Rory shares his insights on how small, seemingly insignificant changes can drive massive consumer behavior shifts and why reframing is essential in marketing strategy. The conversation touches on Jaguar’s rebranding, the role of humor in advertising, and the unexpected power of irrationality in decision-making.
Rory also discusses the importance of seeking out opportunity costs, the value of curiosity in creativity, and how brands can differentiate themselves by le...
2025-01-1046 min
The Oz Network - TV & Film Recaps24 Series Recap - The Oz Network TVWow. What a ride. Our longest TV recap series ever has come to a close, and after a whopping 10 seasons, 216 episodes, a TV movie, video game and two spinoff episodes of an animated show, we have finished our 24 recaps. That’s a lot of Jack Bauer and Kiefer Sutherland to talk about! But who is complaining about that?! Ben and Colin certainly aren’t, although they may be complaining a little bit that it has to end today as we bring you the final episode on 24 by going over the series as a whole one more time! Here we go o...
2024-12-221h 02
A Canadian Investing in the U.S. with Glen SutherlandEP343 Turning Challenges Into Cash Flow Real Estate Success with Ben HumbleThis week on "A Canadian Investing in the USA Ben Humble shares his journey from being a refugee from Romania to building a successful career in real estate. Key points include:
Background:
Born in Romania, his family fled communism in 1989, eventually settling in Canada.
Initially pursued a music career but shifted to real estate after recognizing the need to secure financial independence.
Real Estate Journey:
Began investing in Canada in 2006, starting with duplexes and scaling aggressively after the 2008 crash.
Bought, sold, and managed over 300 properties in Canada, with strategies like private lending and creative financing.
Transitioned to US real estate...
2024-11-2021 minThe Oz Network - TV & Film Recaps24 Season 8, Episode 23 'Day 8: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.' Recap - The Oz Network TVAre you ready for an action-packed episode of 24? Because we’re here to recap it, as we go over the 23rd and penultimate episode of season eight, 2pm-3pm! Why are Colin and Ben divided on this episode? Is Jack’s motivation for why he is off the edge not making sense all of a sudden? How great is the acting in this episode and how much do Kiefer Sutherland and Cherry Jones own this episode? Are we going to email Chloe’s email address now that we know it? Is this ending of the season not as big of a d...
2024-11-191h 02
Design Principles PodThe Everything House: Materiality in Architecture and Pushing BoundariesSend us a textWhat happens when you build an entire house from just one material? We explore the revolutionary "everything house" concept, inspired by architectural visionaries like Robert Bruno, Tadao Ando, and Tom Kundig. This episode takes you on an imaginative journey through the possibilities and challenges of constructing homes from singular materials like wood and concrete. We question the marriage of aesthetics and functionality in architecture and reflect on the profound impact such designs have on our daily lives.Be inspired by the unexpected as we humorously consider a house made entirely of...
2024-10-3156 min
Design Principles PodBeyond Design: Architecture, Innovation and Business with Pamela BellSend us a textPamela Bell, a trailblazer in New Zealand's architecture and construction scene, shares her inspiring journey from studying architecture to embracing prefabrication and entrepreneurial ventures. Pamela's story is not just about personal triumphs but also about innovating at the crossroads of design and business. Her narrative is a testament to the transformative power of networking and building meaningful connections, which she believes are crucial for success. Pamela's experiences, including founding Prefab NZ and creating influential exhibitions, illustrate the importance of accessible architecture and her passion for pioneering change.As Wellington faces political...
2024-10-1645 min
Marketing Room 101Paul Feldwick's rotten onion: Legendary advertiser talks showmanship and the power of looking backwards Ben Norman opens the door to Marketing Room 101 for the first time. In this episode, he is joined by Paul Feldwick, an icon of British advertising with a career spanning 6 decades.As a strategist and planner Paul worked at London agency BMP for over 30 years, and led global strategy and training following the merger with DDB. Since leaving, he has written Anatomy of humbug and Why does the pedlar sing? (which Rory Sutherland described as ‘possibly the book I would most highly recommend to anyone in marketing.’ ) In this episode Paul and Ben talk about the...
2024-09-3029 min
AgriCoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast by The Financial Bloke#82: High Performing Families (Part 2) with Ardie & Kacie Lord - Lord PastoralJoin us in this compelling episode as we reconnect with Ardie and Kacie Lord, the dynamic duo behind Lord Pastoral in Sutherland, QLD and a prime example of a High Performing Family. This is part 2 of our High Performing Families series, following our previous interview with their son and daughter-in-law, Nikko and Jade Lord. After the flood of questions we received from listeners following our last discussion at Beef24, we’re diving deeper into Ardie and Kacie's journey to share some of the standout moments that have shaped their success. Ardie reflects on how he began the suc...
2024-09-1247 min
Design Principles PodReal World Education: A Conversation with Kevin Hui of ArchimarathonSend us a textEver wondered how architecture can be more than just buildings? Join us as we chat with Kevin Hui of Archimarathon, an architecture tour curator, educator, YouTuber and social media savant. Kevin shares his inspiring journey from creating architecture running tours to collaborating with Andrew Maynard on a YouTube channel, especially during the pandemic. Get ready to explore the critical issue of Melbourne's declining studio culture and discover Kevin’s innovative co-working studio space designed to revive camaraderie and bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world practice.Kevin and our hosts di...
2024-09-0957 minThe Oz Network - TV & Film Recaps24 Season 7, Episode 19 'Day 7: 2:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m.' Recap - The Oz Network TVTick up your ears into another episode of 24 as we bring you our latest recap by going over episode 19 of season seven, 2am-3am! Is Colin drinking the Kool Aid when it comes to Ben’s thoughts on this season? Does anything really happen in this episode? Why are there more and more plot holes happening each week? Why does Tony’s evil plan really make absolutely no sense the more they try to explain it? How great Annie Wersching in this episode? How bad is Kiefer Sutherland in this episode? Where the hell has Olivia been? Are we glad...
2024-09-011h 11
Design Principles PodThe Greener Way to Go: A Conversation with Matthew Cutler-WelshSend us a textWondering how you can stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of sustainable architecture? Join us as we sit down with Matthew Cutler-Walsh, a leading expert in green building practices, for a deep dive into the rapidly changing landscape of sustainable building in New Zealand. Matthew sheds light on the recent H1 regulation updates, the enthusiastic support from industry professionals like Ben Nansett of MPB Builders, and the tireless advocacy efforts in Parliament. We'll unpack the surging Homestar registrations and the transition towards voluntary schemes, laying down the groundwork for meeting ambitious carbon reduction...
2024-08-131h 06