Best Nick Vitiello Podcasts (2024)

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Rachel Edwards — Designing for seven generations 41:18

10M ago41:18

41:18

Rachel Edward is Workplace Futures Lead at Lendlease, and if you're involved in workplace in London you'd be pushed to not be aware of her work. She's Rachel has been involved in a number of pioneering projects working on workplaces globally applying evidence-based design thinking. Rachel is all about how people use the places that we build. She is…

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Collin Burry — Design is about getting your hands dirty and diving head first into the learning process 40:53

11M ago40:53

40:53

Collin Burry has been with Gensler for nearly 27 years and is as passionate about design as the day he started, which comes across really well in our interview. Collin has built his career and standing by delivering the kind of projects many of us would give a right arm to be involved with (Apple, Pixar, Nike, Samsung, E. & J. Gallo Winery, Nokia..…

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Ivana Stanisic — How the blurring of the lines between live, work and play is improving our communities 42:17

12M ago42:17

42:17

Ivana Stanisic wowed me a while ago in a talk she did for PlaceLabs, the them was 'Belonging' her key message was the necessity of valuing personal agency. Ivana’s talk portrayed her belief of how a sense of agency is not only important to people on an immediate, individual level, but how it’s key to the longevity and success of buildings and commu…

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Ben Channon — We need to design happiness into our spaces 43:37

1y ago43:37

43:37

I read Happiness by Design by Ben Channon during Covid, packed with sensible suggestions, and a checklist of how our homes should function — after the success of the book, Ben expanded on the concept into a Happiness by Design Toolkit, his most recent book, which looks at a much broader field of architecture and design including workplace. As an ar…

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Chris Coleman-Brown — Places need to work for people 45:45

1y ago45:45

45:45

After a unique route into real estate; Chris worked in managing agent and client-side roles on many of the most exciting developments of the last 20 years. With a focus on putting customer experience and unifying place narrative at the centre of asset strategy; he's long banged the drum for how places need to work for people, in order to realise re…

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Rosanna Vitiello — How could shifts in organisation, knowledge, and ownership impact the places we play, work, and call home? 48:31

1y ago48:31

48:31

I'm know Rosanna through the PlaceLabs event we founded together (soon to be rebooted, might I add!) and can comfortably say she's one of the smartest, most engaging and creatively curious people I know. — and I know a lot of smart, engaging, creatively curious people. From the Place Bureau website: "Rosanna Vitiello creates places with purpose. Gu…

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Nick Gaskell — How to build communities from scratch 46:13

1y ago46:13

46:13

Nick explores his interest in progressive, diverse spaces for working and learning. He has a passion for promoting technology to innovate in how we create modern workplaces. In our podcast he share some of the secrets to Hawkins\Brown's unique approach to design. Super passionate (and speaking at the speed of sound), Nick leads teams delivering awa…

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Will Sandy — Creating sustainable projects to build a new social capital 42:35

1y ago42:35

42:35

I find talking to Will is always inspiring, and though he's from a different sector I love his approach to work and passion for self initiated socially beneficial projects. Though he's a Landscape Architect by trade I find it hard to 'put him in a box', to me he's more and inventor / creator. "Will joins the dots between architecture, art, the envi…

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Jennifer Bryan —Silence is really loud in leading change. 44:01

1+ y ago44:01

44:01

Jennifer Bryan is a published author, speaker and Director of Change and Leadership, who has worked with nearly 40 different organisations across multiple industries. In today's podcast Jennifer manages to unpack all the complex elements you need to consider when looking at change management. Much of her work is centred around her values of helping…

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Episode 16 - Ya Want Some Cheese With That Strat? 54:59

2y ago54:59

54:59

In today's episode, the bros discuss cheesy/cheap strategies in board games. When should they be used, does it count as a "true" victory if you exploit a mechanic, and who's fault is it when such a strategy exists? Get Frank and Nick's thoughts on the MCU, hobby preferences, and Frank's favorite acronym. Join us this week for the banter you love! F…

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Episode 17 - What You've All Been Waiting For (10-1) 1:00:47

2y ago1:00:47

1:00:47

The long anticipated, seemingly mythical, Top 10 list for Nick and Frank! The brothers FINALLY share their top 10 favorite board games and discuss why each one is a gem. Tune in to hear the rest of the list and see if any of your favorites are shared by the bros! Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @justtalkingchit Music Cred…

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Episode 15 - Master of None 50:29

2y ago50:29

50:29

Kicking off a 3 episode back-to-back upload! Frank and Nick ponder whether it's better to be a jack-of-all-trades or specialize in one strategy when playing games. What even is a strategy? Do board games offer enough freedom compared to video games when exploring strategies? The bros ask the hard hitting questions in a hour of chit talking! Join us…

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Episode 14 - Expansion Patch 2.0 50:11

2y ago50:11

50:11

We said we'd be pushing extra content so here ya go! Frank brings the topic today, discussing board game expansions that "fix" base game mechanics. Where is the line between acceptable improvements and gameplay paywalls in board games? The bros make video game analogies, talk industry standards, and go on some mild tangents. Join us for classic tal…

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Episode 13 - Have It Writ Upon Thy Meager Grave 57:31

2y ago57:31

57:31

Just Talking Chit is officially back for good! Frank & Nick kick of their return with some spicy Elden Ring references and somehow loop it all back to board games. Nick brings the topic of discussion this time: theme vs mechanics and how should the two mesh in games? The bros get deep, have some laughs, and chat as usual. Join us once again for Jus…

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James Saunders — Without the right people you can't achieve your business goals. 49:59

2y ago49:59

49:59

James Saunders is the Associate Director of Workplace Recruitment at Talent Locker, they specialise in placing experts in Workplace Consulting and Change Management. Every business we speak to seems to be struggling to fill positions or find great people, so we thought this was a perfect time to ask an expert where have they all gone? James has a f…

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Nigel Oseland — Beyond the Workplace Zoo 45:25

2+ y ago45:25

45:25

Friend of the show Nigel Oseland is back with his most recent book on workplace design, 'Beyond the Workplace Zoo', backed up with years of research and experience (and his wife Maggie's insistence he gets out of her hair during lockdown). Nigel is an environmental psychologist, workplace strategist, change manager, researcher, international speake…

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Lee Penson — How to deliver big ideas to big brands with a rapid delivery and sustainable outcome... 48:50

2+ y ago48:50

48:50

I had the pleasure of meeting Lee at the Virtual Interiors Event during a talk we did together. This is one of our longer recordings as Lee is so engaging I struggled to cut much of it out. Lee founded & continues to lead globally renowned Architecture & Interior Design studio PENSON, is a regular global keynote inspirational speaker covering busin…

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Episode 12 - Till the Corns Come Home (20-11) 49:43

2+ y ago49:43

49:43

Nick and Frank continue their Top 30 list, with this episode hitting games 20-11 for the bros. Plenty of cross-over games, fun walks down memory lane, and ranking debates on this hour of Just Talking Chit. Join us this week to hear about some of our favorite games and the typical brotherly banter! Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Tw…

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Episode 11 - The Final Countdown (30-21) 57:59

2+ y ago57:59

57:59

In this episode, the brothers kick off the list of their top 30 games of all time! They discuss each game and why it deserves a spot in the upper echelon of the 30 best. This is part one of the three part series, so join Frank & Nick on Just Talking Chit to hear their list of favorites! Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @ju…

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Episode 10 - 5 O'clock Somewhere 54:23

2+ y ago54:23

54:23

After a month-long hiatus, the brothers are back discussing ranking, ratings, and what truly makes a "Top 5." A topic which acts as a perfect segue into the holiday mini series Frank and Nick will be doing where they rank their top 30 games of all time. Throwback jokes, new Nick-isms, and interruptions from the bros! Join the brothers in this week'…

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Episode 9 - Switching it up a Bit 54:33

2+ y ago54:33

54:33

Frank & Nick switch up the format in this one, where Frank asks Nick a handful of board-game themed "would you rather" questions. In between, the brothers talk about attractive celebrities, backing new games, and of course, the (not so) lovely weather in Reno. Tune into a fresh, fun episode of Just Talking Chit! Follow the socials! Instagram - @jus…

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Episode 8 - Gots to Clean House Sometimes, Right? 52:28

2+ y ago52:28

52:28

The bros are back after a week off from the pod. They discuss their new schedule, wet feet, and purging a collection. Frank is in an existential crisis with his games, and Nick has some unaddressed childhood trauma from Toy Story. When, if ever, should games be purged from a collection? Is a game collection a thing in its entirety, or can a collect…

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Episode 7 - Even Death May Die 1:00:26

2+ y ago1:00:26

1:00:26

For Episode 7, the bros get in the spooky season and talk Cthulhu! The Great Old one is both famous and infamous in the board game world. Frank and Nick explore why that is, and how the Cthulhu mythos has become so pervasive in the hobby. The phenomenon may never be explained, but the brothers take a crack at it because... why not! Join us in this …

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Episode 6 - RIP Brandon Jaspers 55:06

2+ y ago55:06

55:06

Nick tells his most beloved board game story of all time, and Frank doesn't really contribute much since all he plays are soulless Euros :/ The brothers talk about their favorite holidays, component quality, and of course, Legit or Jerk. Join us for this week of chit talking! Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter - @justtalkingch…

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Episode 5 - That'll Leave a Mark 52:40

2+ y ago52:40

52:40

Frank & Nick go back and forth on what the mark of a great game is. Frank gives a hot take that Nick disagrees with (of course). And Nick gives some concise insight into making memories around the game table. Plus, Legit or Jerk again, the new segment on the show. Download this week's episode of Just Talking Chit to hear all the rambling banter! Fo…

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Episode 4 - The Worst Episode 51:27

3y ago51:27

51:27

Frank & Nick talk about their least favorites games and what makes them the worst on the shelf. The brothers touch on LARPing, Euro games, and maybe a hernia or two. Frank introduces a new segment on the show: Legit or Jerk. Tune in to hear the brothers rant on this week of Just Talking Chit! Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter…

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Episode 3 - Unicorns are Your Friends Now ;) 58:18

3y ago58:18

58:18

Frank blindsides Nick with an age old debate of theirs: The meaning of Retarget in Unstable Unicorns! The cute, party card game has been the source of many fond memories, as well as heated discussions. So the brothers finally hash it out once and for all! Join Frank and Nick as they discuss one of their favorite games of all time. The brothers also…

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Dani Salamon & Michael Kieck — Creating a Blended Solution to Workplace 53:06

3y ago53:06

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Episode 2 - Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner! 52:32

3y ago52:32

52:32

This week, Frank & Nick discuss a question as old as time: how much luck should hobby board games include? Frank spouts his anti-luck position and Nick defends the joys of randomness in gaming. Mild bickering, derailed conversations, and long-winded ramblings are all here for you in episode two of Just Talking Chit! Follow the socials! Instagram - …

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Episode 1 - The Effects of Defects 57:50

3y ago57:50

57:50

The very first full-length episode of Just Talking Chit! Frank & Nick discuss manufacturing defects and who should shoulder the cost of correcting issues arising in production. The bros explore what does happen when defects occur, and debate arguments for what should happen when they occur. Follow the socials! Instagram - @justtalkingchit Twitter -…

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Jonathan Wagstaffe — Why We Need To Over-Communicate With Our Staff 41:32

3y ago41:32

41:32

Jonathan is a tech entrepreneur, digital marketing educator, and keynote speaker, with decades of experience in growing businesses. We're taking a slightly different angle for today's episode — looking at how digital can help us engage with employees and build our brand. In 2018 he launched Growva, an organisation designed to educate and help leade…

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Episode 0 - Just Getting Started 17:46

3y ago17:46

17:46

Join Frank & Nick as they introduce Just Talking Chit for the first time, discuss their board gaming origins, and give a little taste of the type of content in store in the coming weeks! Music Credits: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — C…

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Simon Jordon — Applying First Principle Thinking to Your Workplace 55:27

3y ago55:27

55:27

I met Simon through my good friend Ben James, and was immediately captivated by his warmth and humour, which you'll hear comes across well in the interview. Simon Co-Founded Jump with Shaun Fernandes 21 years ago and has grown an enviable list of clients (starting with Nike no less). Very much focused on how to capture the spirit of a brand through…

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Sally Rice & Beth Harrision — We had to launch The Virtual Interiors Event to bring back organic connections. 39:57

3+ y ago39:57

39:57

Beth and Sally met at Sketch before both setting up their respective businesses just before lockdown. As they navigated their new ventures and caught up with their network. "We kept hearing the same message, there was a loss of confidence in meeting face to face which felt like it was stalling the market. We were both missing the opportunities crea…

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Caroline Pontifex — Finding the cultural motivation behind a business, and what makes them tick. 38:16

3+ y ago38:16

38:16

Caroline Pontifex is director of workplace experience at KKS Savilles and leads their occupier and workplace strategy team. Advising occupiers using workplace as a vehicle for change, and developers ensuring real estate solutions are able to respond to change, her work analysing emerging occupier and workplace trends, and developing standards and s…

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Giuseppe Boscherini, Nikita Mikhailov & Olga Vysotska — How are you feeling? 53:56

3+ y ago53:56

53:56

Due to the current situation with Covid I wanted to touch base with podcast favourites Giuseppe Boscherini & Nikita Mikhailov who are joined by Olga Vysotska ( Treasurer, Board Member, Maternal Mental Health Alliance; Chief Listening Officer, PsyPub) to talk about how Covid is affecting us as we work from home over a prolonged period. Giuseppe is a…

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Neil Usher — Making stuff happen when nothing stands still 42:25

3+ y ago42:25

42:25

We catch up with Neil Usher, Chief Workplace & Change Strategist, GoSpace AI, on the back of his talk at Workplace Trends which you can find here https://workplacetrends.co/events/london-oct-2020. Neil is an avid blogger and author of two books, The Elemental Workplace, and now Elemental Change. We interviewed Neil just over two years ago and it's …

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Rachel Basha & Nicola Osborn — Human centric design and the changing face of the landlord/occupier relationship. 50:38

4y ago50:38

50:38

Our interview with Rachel Basha, Founder and Design Director and Nicola Osborn, Creative Director of Basha—Franklin. As an Interior Design business they have human-centric design at the core of their work, we caught up with them after their Future Forward webinar which you can catch here. Rachel started Basha Franklin only a couple of years after a…

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Kay Sargent — Covid is impacting building culture, mentoring, ideating, growing and connecting. 42:50

4y ago42:50

42:50

Kay Sargent is a Senior Principal and Director of Workplace at HOK. With 35 years of experience, She is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues. She is an award-winning designer who has worked with several Fortune 500 companies to optimize their global real estate portfolios and create innovative work environments. As director o…

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Shane Kelly — The importance of place and interaction 39:26

4y ago39:26

39:26

We’re pleased to announce the return of Spacecraft with Series 3 of the podcast, we had a little pause with everything currently happening while we established what the future holds with workplace. We did have a couple of great recordings in the bag which I feel are still relevant and really interesting. The first of these is Shane Kelly a Principa…

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Nicola Rutt: Industrial Rehab and transforming old buildings 46:18

4+ y ago46:18

46:18

With International Women's Day this weekend, who better to talk to than Nicola Rutt of HawkinsBrown. At the time on writing Nicola was recently shortlisted for the W Award (formerly Women in Architecture Award) and for the MJ Long Prize for her and her team’s incredible work on Here East. With a passion for the creative re-use of buildings, Nicola …

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Rosie Haslem: the value of an iterative approach to design 37:47

4+ y ago37:47

37:47

Rosie Haslem from Spacelab joins us for this episode to discuss their unique approach to design. We learn how they use virtual reality to engage their clients, checking in with them throughout the process, and changing as necessary. We hear how their work redesigning the workplace of British fashion brand Boden led to 50% fewer emails and a ‘life-c…

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Giuseppe Boscherini & Nikita Mikhailov: what do you get if you cross an architect with a psychologist? 40:58

4+ y ago40:58

40:58

It turns out you get personality-based workspace design. In this episode, we discuss how personality can be used to design spaces. We’ve known for some time that personality affects a great deal of things, including how we perceive our environments. But this thinking, and research from the fields of psychology and medicine, hasn’t often been fully …

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Duncan Gunn: applying sticky campus thinking to the workplace 40:24

4+ y ago40:24

40:24

Duncan Gunn of GUNN Associates joined us for this episode of the podcast. Here at Them Design, we’ve known and worked with Duncan for around three years now. We’ve helped him brand and launch GUNN Associates, and watching their growth and success over the last couple of years has been really rewarding. In this episode, he shares several of the proj…

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Catherine Borowski: creating a job around the things you love, why art should be accessible and how placemaking can transform space 35:57

4+ y ago35:57

35:57

I've seen Catherine speak at a number of events and I'm always captivated by her creativity, her passion and her outlook on life. Her work has evolved from an artist, into founding and leading award-winning placemaking agency ProduceUK. As expected, she nailed the podcast with some great insights, including how she first became interested in placem…

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Jane Clay: Women in Office Design, understanding your client, and adapting to locales and regions 39:32

4+ y ago39:32

39:32

Jane Clay joins the Spacecraft podcast as we kick off our partnership with Women in Office Design, a networking group for women across the office design and furniture industry. As well as discussing the importance of this group, we talk to Jane about her career, and of course, all things workspace. We chat about the big changes in workplace design,…

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Deepak Parmar: bringing creativity to the workplace 40:30

4+ y ago40:30

40:30

Leading workplace designer Deepak Parmar from MCM joined us for this Spacecraft episode. We discussed what workplace design can learn from retail in terms of experience-led design, and how the co-working trend has influenced expectations when it comes to workplaces. Deepak shares insights from some of the projects he’s worked on, including Condé Na…

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Richard Russell: biophilia, moss, and sustainability in design 42:50

4+ y ago42:50

42:50

In this episode, we talk to Richard Russell of Innerspace Cheshire, a company providing sustainable materials for commercial interiors. Richard is well known for his knowledge and passion for all things moss. We learn about different moss varieties and preserving techniques and talk about the meaning and importance of biophilia in today’s workplace…

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Workplace Trends: Why bringing human experience into the workplace is crucial 1:08:20

4+ y ago1:08:20

1:08:20

Did you miss Workplace Trends? Don't worry we've got a pocket version... In this Workplace Trends special we attended the London event on October 15th 2019 event and grabbed as many speakers as we could. In this episode, among others, we speak to: Killian Keller from Electrolux on The Corporate Tribe and Rehumanizing the Workplace and Surviving the…

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Simone Fenton-Jarvis: how to transform your workplace culture 30:03

5y ago30:03

30:03

In this episode, we're talking to Simone Fenton-Jarvis of Ricoh. Simone is a workplace thought-leader with 13 years’ experience working within property management, facilities management, and workplace. With an MBA in Facilities Management and her operational and managerial experience, she has extensive knowledge of the elements required to create w…

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