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1 | The False Prophet 35:56

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In this premiere episode of "The God Hook," host Carol Costello introduces the chilling story of Richard Beasley, infamously known as the Ohio Craigslist Killer. In previously unreleased jailhouse recordings, Beasley portrays himself as a devout Christian, concealing his manipulative and predatory behavior. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Beasley's deceitfulness extends beyond the victims he buried in shallow graves. Listen to the preview of a bonus conversation between Carol and Emily available after the episode. Additional info at carolcostellopresents.com . Do you have questions about this series? Submit them for future Q&A episodes . Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see additional videos, photos, and conversations. For early and ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the podcast via Supporting Cast or Apple Podcasts. EPISODE CREDITS Host - Carol Costello Co-Host - Emily Pelphrey Producer - Chris Aiola Sound Design & Mixing - Lochlainn Harte Mixing Supervisor - Sean Rule-Hoffman Production Director - Brigid Coyne Executive Producer - Gerardo Orlando Original Music - Timothy Law Snyder SPECIAL THANKS Kevin Huffman Zoe Louisa Lewis GUESTS Doug Oplinger - Former Managing Editor of the Akron Beacon Journal Volkan Topalli - Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology Amir Hussain - Professor of Theological Studies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://evergreenpodcasts.supportingcast.fm…

A is for Architecture Podcast

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Explore the world of architecture with A is for Architecture, a podcast hosted by Ambrose Gillick. Each episode delves into the design, history and social significance of the built environment, making architecture accessible to everyone. Through engaging conversations with industry experts, scholars and practitioners, the podcast unpacks the creative and practical sides of architecture, from urban planning to sustainable design. Whether you're a professional, student, or design enthusiast, A is for Architecture offers fresh insights on how buildings shape society and inspire innovation.

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Kenny Cupers: Empire, architecture and modern design. 50:01

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In this episode of the A is for Architecture Podcast , Professor of Architectural History and Urban Studies at the University of Basel and urban theorist Kenny Cupers discusses his new book, The Earth That Modernism Built: Empire and the Rise of Planetary Design (University of Texas Press, 2024) . Kenny talks about the imperial legacies of modern architecture and infrastructure, examining how colonial and postcolonial systems of planning, construction and environmental control shaped a global vision of design in the 20th century, tracing how modernism’s ambitions extended far beyond buildings to encompass a planetary project—one grounded in power, governance and the management of land and life across continents. In this episode, we touch on some of the key themes from the book, including the reciprocal relationship between empire and modernist design, the circulation of architectural knowledge between colony and colonizer, and the entangled histories of development, technology and spatial control. In a way, unsettling stuff, almost scary. But now we know, what do we do? Book, Kenny, all linked above. Kenny is nowhere on my social media, but you can see a bit on koozarch . #KennyCupers #TheEarthThatModernismBuilt #PlanetaryDesign #ModernArchitecture #ArchitecturalHistory #EmpireAndArchitecture #ColonialInfrastructure #UrbanStudies #GlobalModernism #AisforArchitecturePodcast + Music credits: ⁠Bruno Gillick…

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Tom Spector: The architect as public servant. 51:59

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In this episode of the A is for Architecture Podcast , architect, scholar and author Tom Spector discusses his book, Architecture and the Public Good , first published by Anthem Press in 2021, and now out in paperback. Tom’s critical and philosophical exploration of the ethical foundation of the architecture profession and its role in serving the public, confronts the persistent tension within architecture between artistry and public service, arguing that this dual identity often undermines the profession’s ability to clearly articulate and fulfil its moral obligations. Arguing that the discipline holds on to an inaccurate concept of the public, arguing that the term is too often treated as a monolithic, abstract concept, Tom urges a deeper understanding of publicness , one that accounts for pluralism, participation, and the political nature of public space and infrastructure. It is a proper decent book, and whilst fundamentally a critique, Tom’s presentation is one of hope and possibility. This is what we need, believe. Linked above is the book. Tom’s back catalogue can be found on PhilPapers here . #ArchitectureAndEthics #TomSpector #ArchitectureAndThePublicGood #DesignPhilosophy #ArchitecturalEthics #EthicalDesign #ArchitecturePodcast #TheEthicalArchitect + Music credits: ⁠Bruno Gillick…

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Chris L Smith: Deleuze & Guattari & Architecture 1:08:10

منذ 19 يومًا1:08:10

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In this episode of the A is for Architecture Podcast , I spoke with Chris L. Smith, Professor of Architectural Theory at the University of Sydney, to discuss his book, Architecture After Deleuze and Guattari (Bloomsbury 2023). We explore how the philosophies of Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari have influenced architectural thought and practice, and the possibilities that we’re all Deleuzo-Guattarian architects now… Deleuze and Guattari’s significance for architectural theory and design practice lies in their radical rethinking of concepts like form, process and relationality, which have profoundly influenced how architects conceptualize and create space in the late 20th and 21st centuries. Their collaborative works offer a philosophical framework that rejects fixed hierarchies, linear causality and static structures, instead emphasizing multiplicity, fluidity, and dynamic systems, shifting architectural discourse away from traditional modernist principles of order and function towards experimental, process-oriented, and politically engaged practices. 🔗 Learn more about the book via the link above. Chris can be found at work , on Instagram and LinkedIn . # ArchitectureTheory #DeleuzeAndGuattari #PhilosophyOfArchitecture #ArchitecturalBooks #CriticalTheory #DesignPhilosophy #ChrisLSmith #ModernArchitecture #ArchitecturalDiscourse #ArchitectureAndPhilosophy #Podcast #AisforArchitecture + Music credits: ⁠Bruno Gillick…

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Stefan Al & Tom Verebes: Reading urban design 50:22

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In this episode of the A is for Architecture Podcast , I spoke with Associate Professor of Urban Planning at Hunter College, Stefan Al , and Professor at New York Institute of Technology, Tom Verebes , about their recent co-edited book, The Urbanism Reader: Design, Technology, Culture and the Future of Cities , published by Bloomsbury (2025). Orientated towards design in the contemporary city, The Urbanism Reader gathers together key texts that explore urban theory, planning and development pertinent to the city as we find it now – a messy, networked and highly technological state which inflects, if not forms, the modern citizen and their social world . Bringing together influential writings from scholars and practitioners, including greats like Venturi and Scott Brown, Tschumi, Frampton, Kwinter, Eisenman, Koolhaas and Maas, but also introducing new voices and accents, including Anne Whiston Spirn, Anaya Roy, Walter Hood and Andrea Moneta among many others, the book presents a good overview of key themes, like virtuality, computationality, informality, equity, ecology, density and connectivity. To stand back from all this thinking and just look is thrilling really. Have a listen and find out why you should. Tom and Stefan are great to hear. Stefan also leads his own practice, Stefan Al Architects and Tom is founder and Creative Director of OCEAN CN . Both gentlemen can be found on LinkedIn and Instagram. The book is linked above. #Urbanism #CityPlanning #UrbanDesign #TheUrbanismReader #SustainableCities #UrbanTheory #SmartCities #StefanAlAndTomVerebes #ArchitetcurePodcast #AisforArchitecturePodcast + Music credits: ⁠Bruno Gillick…

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Justin O’Connor: Community, culture and the city. 54:29

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In this – the 150th! - episode of the A is for Architecture Podcast , I was joined by cultural theorist Justin O'Connor, Professor of Cultural Economy at the University of South Australia to discuss his 2024 book, Culture is not an Industry: Reclaiming Art and Culture for the Common Good , published by Manchester University Press. Unpacking and critiquing the concept of creative industries, Justin describes the historical transformation of urban space through local cultural initiatives and grassroots movements of makers, doers and thinkers, and contrasts this with the current dominance of large development companies and platform capitalism, re-packaged by governmental sleight of hand. The effects of this is another form of gentrification through which makers of actual culture are sidelined (again). Justin goes beyond this critique, however, advocating for an alternative economy based on an holistic approach to culture viewed as a social good, which might allow us to foster flourishing societies beyond the death-grip of economic metrics. It's a good, sharp episode, and Justin’s argument is well worth your time. Have a sticky, find out. Justin can be found on his personal website , on LinkedIn and at his place of work . The book is linked above. #CulturalIndistries #CreativeIndustries #JustinOConnor #CulturalPolicy #UrbanDevelopment #UrbanPolicy #CreativeCommons #ReclaimCulture #PublicGood #CreativityEconomy + Music credits: ⁠Bruno Gillick…

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Alistair Fair: New Towns, New Scotland. 55:56

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In this episode of the A is for Architecture Podcast , architectural historian at the Edinburgh College of Art, University of Edinburgh, Dr Alistair Fair discusses his latest book, Building Modern Scotland: A Social and Architectural History of the New Towns, 1947–1997 , which he co-authored with Lynn Abrams, Kat Breen, Miles Glendinning, Diane Watters and Valerie Wright, and published with Bloomsbury in February this year. Scotland’s new towns—Glenrothes, Cumbernauld, Livingston, Irvine, and East Kilbride—were bold experiments in urban planning, designed to provide modern, thriving communities in the wake of the Second World War. We discuss the why and how of New Townism , and beyond the concrete and masterplans, reflect on what these places meant and how they shaped the daily life of the people who lived in them. In the end, as always, did they work ? And what do they suggest about the contemporary and future of urban growth? Alistair & Co’s extensive research and storytelling uncovers the vision, politics, and lived experiences behind these remarkable developments. Have a good listen – Alistair is a wonderful communicator – and find out. Alistair is on Instagram , and above at work. The book is linked above. #ArchitecturePodcast #BuildingModernScotland #newtowns #ScottishNewTowns #UrbanPlanning #ArchitectureHistory #ModernistArchitecture #ScottishHistory #PostWarDesign #AlistairFair + Music credits: ⁠Bruno Gillick…

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John Boughton: Social histories of council housing. 53:48

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In this episode of the A is for Architecture Podcast, I spoke with John Boughton , social historian, writer and blogger. John has written the hugely insightful and important blog, Municipal Dreams since 2013, on which he explores the history, impact, and legacy of social and council housing in Britain, highlighting its architectural, political, and social significance. In 2018, his first major book, Municipal Dreams: The Rise and Fall of Council Housing , was published by Verso, followed in 2022 by A History of Council Housing in 100 Estates , published with RIBA Publishing. John’s work traces the history of council housing and council estate architecture in Britain, from its origins in the c19 and early 20th century as a response to poor living conditions, to its peak in the post-war era, when UK social housing policy provided millions with high-quality, state-funded homes. We discuss this and how shifting political and economic priorities, concretized in the Right to Buy policy UK under Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s, led to the widespread privatization of council housing , reducing public housing stock and contributing to today’s housing crisis. Well-planned social housing remains crucial in addressing the global housing permacrisis. John’s work is a perfect resource for showing us how it has been, and could be done again. So, listen to John then read his blog and books, Start here. John can be found on his blogs, linked above, as are his books. # ArchitecturePodcast #MunicipalDreams #JohnBoughton #CouncilHousing #SocialHousing #AisforArchitecture + Music credits: ⁠Bruno Gillick…

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Dinah Bornat: Play home city children. 54:15

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In this episode of the A is for Architecture Podcast, architect, urban designer and founder-director of ZCD Architects , Dinah Bornat , discusses her new book, All to Play For: How to Design Child-Friendly Housing (RIBA Books 2025). Drawing on research and real-world case studies, we discuss the crucial role of design in shaping inclusive, playful cities, and sustainable communities. Dinah describes why child-friendly housing that makes spaces for imaginative, creative play – essentially urban design for children - benefits everyone, the impact of car-free communities, and how policymakers, architects, and residents can work together to prioritize children’s – and therefore everyone’s - needs in housing and public spaces. How can we create cities where children can truly thrive? By making family-friendly architecture, of course. What other option is there? 🎧 Listen to Dinah, find out. Dinah/ ZCD can be found on Instagram , LinkedIn and on her ZCD Architect’s website, above. The book is linked above too. # ArchitecturePodcast #ChildFriendlyCities #UrbanDesign #Placemaking #CityPlanning #SustainableLiving #PlayfulArchitecture #AisforArchitecture + Music credits: ⁠Bruno Gillick…

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Shayan Adham: Critical practice and the cosmopolitan imagination. 49:30

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In this episode of the A is for Architecture Podcast, Shayan Adham - architect, scholar and founder of Layers Studio , a design practice based in Iran, discusses his work and thinking. This is a detour from the podcast’s normal mode, but a happy one. Shayan presents work which I read as both deeply cultural and cosmopolitan, rooted in a critical engagement with the space he operates from, and the global context of architectural knowledge and practice. From the shores of the Caspian Sea, Shayan's reflections on architectural theory and education, perspectives on the evolution of architectural forms and thoughts on the intersection of memory and space, seems to me to be a distinct thing, an alternative reading of what it means to be a contemporary architect. It’s kinda rare and lovely, and a bit different. Shayan can be found on Instagram . 🎧 Listen now. Get inspired. ArchitecturePodcast #ShayanAdham #iranianarchitecture #ArchitecturalTheory #serlio #renaissancetreatise #FutureOfArchitecture #AisforArchitecture + Music credits: ⁠Bruno Gillick…

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Stylianos Giamarelos: Critical Regionalism versus Postmodernism. 1:04:30

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In this episode of A is for Architecture , architect, historian, and scholar Stylianos Giamarelos, speaks about his recent book, Resisting Postmodern Architecture: Critical Regionalism Before Globalisation , published by UCL press in 2022. Postmodernism reshaped architecture in the late 20th century. Stylianos discusses how in turn, critical regionalism emerged in resistance to postmodernity’s eclecticism, and modernism’s cultural bulldozer, offering as it did (and perhaps still does) a more culturally rooted approach to architecture. The origin story we are told of critical regionalism though, is squiffy. Stylianos argues instead that its emergence was in fact shaped by overlooked voices in architectural history, particularly from regions considered peripheral to modernist architectural narratives. We talk through Stylianos’ proposal for a renewed critical regionalism, one that supports the ongoing project of making place and space that sustains communities in a globalised and rhizomatic world. Stelios is Associate Professor at The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL and can be found there and on LinkedIn . 🎧 Listen now for some new-old school fusions! #Postmodernism #CriticalRegionalism #ArchitecturalTheory #StylianosGiamarelos #KennethFrampton #AlexanderTzonis #LianeLefaivre #AisforArchitecture + Music credits: ⁠Bruno Gillick Image credit: [Suzana and Dimitris Antonakakis, first-floor apartment, living room, apartment building at 118 Benaki Street, photographed by Dimitris Antonakakis, 1975 (courtesy: Suzana and Dimitris Antonakakis' private archive].…

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Robert G. Hollands: Culture and the Creative City. 56:14

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In this episode of A is for Architecture , urban sociologist Robert G. Hollands discusses some themes of his book, Beyond the Neoliberal Creative City: Critique and Alternatives in the Urban Cultural Economy , published by Bristol University Press (2023). We discuss the nature and problems of the "creative city" model, its impact on gentrification and inequality, and alternative urban strategies that promote grassroots initiatives and cultural sustainability. In the book, Robert exposes the contradictions and injustices of the neoliberal creative city. But per the title, he goes beyond critique and advocates for alternative urban models based on justice, sustainability and participatory governance, proposing new ways cities can foster creativity without fuelling displacement. A good episode for anyone involved in equitable city-making. Robert is Emeritus Professor of Sociology in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology at Newcastle University, and can be found there and on LinkedIn . 📖 Learn more about the book: Bristol University Press 🎧 Listen now and rethink the future of our cities! 📢#UrbanPlanning #CreativeCity #ArchitecturePodcast #RobertGHollands #CityDevelopment #UrbanAlternatives #Gentrification #CulturalEconomy #SustainableCities #AisforArchitecture + Music credits: ⁠Bruno Gillick…

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Chris Younès: Rethinking Architecture - Space, architects, ethics and ecology. 51:57

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In the newest episode of A is for Architecture , Professor Chris Younès – philosopher, professor emerita at the National School of Architecture of Paris-La Villette and the École Spéciale d'Architecture, a Silver Medalist of the Academy of Architecture in 2005 and Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur in 2014 - discusses the 2024 edition of her book, Architectures of Existence: Ethics, Aesthetics, Politics (Routledge), translated by Cozette Griffin. Building around the notion of [an] ecosophy, Chris explores how the spaces we inhabit shape our identities, experiences, and relationships with both human and non-human worlds. In an era of intersecting crises and social fragmentation, driven by the systems we’ve built to sustain our way of life—can architecture help us reimagine how we live together? Genuinely, Chris is amazing to listen to, so please do. Chris can be found professionally here . The book is linked above. 🎧 Listen now (or quite soon) on only the greatest podcast platforms for more discussions on architecture, philosophy and ethics! 📢 #Architecture #Philosophy #Ecosophy #Urbanism #Ethics #Sustainability #ChrisYounes #ArchitecturesOfExistence + Music credits: ⁠ Bruno Gillick…

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Cameron McEwan: Aldo Rossi and the Analogical City. 56:52

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In the latest episode of A is for Architecture , Dr. Cameron McEwan , Associate Professor of Architecture at Northumbria University discusses some few of the ideas behind his book, Analogical City (Punctum Books, 2024), including the relationship between architecture, urban form, and the ways we think about and design cities. Drawing on Aldo Rossi’s concept of the analogical city, Cameron challenges us to rethink the role of history, memory and analogy in shaping the built environment. We discuss how cities transcend their functional role, particularly as it was conceptualised in postwar modernism, but are instead dynamic entities shaped by layers of meaning, history and collective memory and tradition. Reflecting on the ethical and emancipatory imperatives driving Rossi’ vision, Cameron also reflects on how analogical thinking can help architects, urbanists, and scholars engage with contemporary urban challenges in new and creative ways. Cameron can be found at his workplace here , and on X , LinkedIn and Instagram . The book is linked above. 🎧 Listen now on only the best podcast platforms for more discussions on architecture and stuff! #Architecture #UrbanDesign #AnalogicalCity #UrbanTheory #AldoRossi #ArchitecturalTheory #Urbanism #CreativeCities + Music credits: ⁠Bruno Gillick…

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Dorina Pojani: Power, prestige and inequality in new capital cities. 50:35

منذ 14 weeks50:35

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In this episode of A is for Architecture , I was joined by the University of Queensland’s Dr Dorina Pojani to discuss her book Trophy Cities: A Feminist Perspective on New Capitals (Edward Elgar Publishing 2021). We explore how new capital cities –Brasilia, Canberra, Abuja, Sejong, Astana and even Washington DC – are conceived of as totalized projects, dominant visions competing for prestige through iconic architecture and mega-projects - often at the expense of local communities. From gentrification and political power to inequality and urban branding, this conversation uncovers who really benefits from these grand visions. It's a banger, believe. Dorina can be found at her workplace , and on LinkedIn . Trophy Cities is linked above. 🎧 Listen now on your favourite podcast platform for more discussions on architecture and urbanism! #UrbanDesign #TrophyCities #Architecture #CityBranding #Gentrification #Sustainability #Urbanism #DorinaPojani #AisForArchitecture #CityPlanning #Inequality + Music credits: ⁠Bruno Gillick…

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Álvaro Sevilla-Buitrago: Planning, the commons and resistance. 1:01:46

منذ 15 weeks1:01:46

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In this episode of A is for Architecture , I spoke to Álvaro Sevilla-Buitrago , associate professor of urban planning at the School of Architecture, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, about his book Against the Commons: A Radical History of Urban Planning (University of Minnesota Press 2022) . Challenging conventional ideas of shared urban space, Alvaro explores how planning has historically been used as a tool of enclosure, dispossession, and control—shaping cities to serve elite interests rather than fostering true commoning. We discuss the historical and contemporary nature of commons as spaces that represent marginalisation, but its resolution through collective action and solidarity. We discuss how urban development has often restricted collective life, from the privatization of land to the suppression of grassroots alternatives, reflecting on historical and contemporary struggles over public space, offering insights into how radical urbanism can resist enclosure and reclaim the city for all. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of planning, power, and resistance in the built environment. Alvaro can be found on X , and on his personal website and on Academia . Against the Commons is linked above. 🎧 Listen now & subscribe for more discussions on architecture and urbanism! #UrbanPlanning #Commons #RightToTheCity #RadicalUrbanism #PublicSpace #PeoplePower + Music credits: ⁠Bruno Gillick…

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