Best SketchUp Podcasts (2024)

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Jesus the Zombie and Friends | An Easter Special or Something 30:56

6M ago30:56

30:56

Easter is a hard one. Really, the only reason I enjoy Easter is because I love Cadbury Eggs, Deviled Eggs, and egg-shaped decorations. They might as well just call it "Egg Day" for me. However, there is a lot of religion mixed in with those eggs. Some of that religion has to do with a mythical creature that defied logic and physics, and the other h…

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Climate Salon: A sustainable approach to aesthetics with Kathrin Gimmel, Morten Emil Engel and Andrew Corney 43:26

7M ago43:26

43:26

In the final episode of Dezeen and SketchIUp’s Climate Salon podcast series, architects discuss why sustainability should guide the aesthetics of a building, as opposed to the reverse. Swiss-Danish architect Kathrin Gimmel, MEE Studio founder Morten Emil Engel and SketchUp’s Andrew Corney explored how architects can help develop a new sense of what…

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Sex? Love? Comedy. | A Valentine's Day Special 40:28

8M ago40:28

40:28

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Ladies and Gentlemen… Mr. Kenny G. Welcome to a very special, sexy episode of Sketch Comedy Podcast Show. Love. It can be exciting and new. You could hop aboard, we would all be expecting you. Sex… it’s the way, the way, you go. Why am I badly quoting TV themes and poorly written 90’s hip-hop? Because there is likely no subject m…

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Climate Salon: Designing resilient communities with Sara Candiracci, Jake Stephenson and Aris Komninos 44:50

9M ago44:50

44:50

Dezeen and SketchUp’s Climate Salon podcast series continues with a conversation exploring community resilience and how design can be used to empower local groups. Hosted by Dezeen’s design and environment reporter Jennifer Hahn, the lineup of speakers includes Aris Komninos, architect, urban designer, and product manager at Trimble SketchUp, Sara …

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End-Of-Year, One-Hour HOLIDAY SPECIAL 58:40

10M ago58:40

58:40

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Every year I break out the old Christmas Sketches and compile them into one glorious, hour-long special for you to enjoy for a limited time each year. You get to revisit some really classic sketches, and I don’t have to do any work! It works out for all of us. Enjoy your holidays, whatever those holidays are, and we will get a ch…

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Climate Salon: Collaboration and co-creation as a tool for positive change with Anna Heringer, Thomas Bryans and Sumele Adelana 41:18

11M ago41:18

41:18

Dezeen and SketchUp’s Climate Salon podcast series is back with a conversation exploring how collaboration and co-creation can be used as a tool for positive change. The panel discusses the need for working cohesively when it comes to tackling an issue as complex as the climate crisis. Hosted by Dezeen’s design and environment reporter Jennifer Hah…

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Climate Salon: Designing diversity into buildings with Katy Ghahremani, Shawn Adams and Sumele Adelana 46:32

1+ y ago46:32

46:32

Dezeen and SketchUp's Climate Salon podcast series continues with a conversation with Make Architects' Katy Ghahremani, architect Shawn Adams of Poor Collective and SketchUp's Sumele Adelana exploring the link between sustainability and inclusivity. The panel discusses the role of architects in facilitating a just transition to a green economy and …

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Travis Rosbach | Water Bottle Trend-Setter and INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MYSTERY 52:54

1+ y ago52:54

52:54

ABOUT THIS EPISODE You know that super-cool water bottle that all the rich kids have and cover with stickers? In this episode, the inventor of the Hydro Flask, Travis Rosbach, gives us tales of corporate intrigue and perilous plane events, and also talks about tattoos and talking to trees. One of the most full episodes of Sketch Comedy Podcast Show…

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Climate Salon: Forging a regenerative future with Sebastian Cox, Rikke Juul Gram and Hugh McEvoy 41:36

1+ y ago41:36

41:36

Dezeen and SketchUp's Climate Salon podcast series continues with a conversation with designer Sebastian Cox, landscape architect Rikke Juul Gram and SketchUp's Hugh McEvoy on regenerative design and how design and architecture can work in conjunction with nature to have a positive impact on the environment.…

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ChatGPT | AI Language Model That Has a FUNNY STREAK 43:59

1+ y ago43:59

43:59

ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this episode, we speak with ChatGPT, a large language model trained by OpenAI, about the capabilities and potential uses of artificial intelligence. We discuss the current state of AI technology and its potential to impact various industries, including healthcare and education. We also address concerns about job displacement a…

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Climate Salon: Radical Sustainable Living with Tom Dixon, Siv Helene Stangeland and Sumele Adelana 40:34

1+ y ago40:34

40:34

Dezeen and SketchUp's new Climate Salon podcast series kicks off with a conversation with designer Tom Dixon, architect Siv Helene Stangeland and SketchUp's Sumele Adelana on how the choices we make in designing our homes, both inside and out, can encourage us to build and live in a more sustainable way.…

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Climate Salon: Trailer 1:11

1+ y ago1:11

1:11

Dezeen has teamed up with design software brand SketchUp to create a new podcast series exploring the role that architects and designers can play in tackling climate change. The six-part Dezeen x SketchUp Climate Salon podcast will bring together architects, designers and engineers to explore how to better collaborate across their respective discip…

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Eric Pilon-Bignell | Futurist and DAWNY OF THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION 38:13

1+ y ago38:13

38:13

WATCH ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/vTnAORr77Y8 ABOUT THIS EPISODE Between the emergence of ChatGPT, Google’s upcoming AI thing, and Microsoft’s vaguely evil Bing, the world is definitely on the precipice of a HUGE change. If you’ve tried these tools, you know. In fact, how do you know that any of the things I am saying now aren’t just part of the sc…

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Nick Mirisola | Musician and MEDITATIVE ANIMAL 45:31

1+ y ago45:31

45:31

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Nick Mirisola is a Duddist, and what that means is really up to you. Take some philosophy from Buddhism, and some from “The Dude”, mix them up and you get some sense of what it means. It’s wonderful and I think I’m a convert. When not not preaching Duddism, Nick is a musician who goes by Meditative Animal and recently released hi…

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Andrew Allemann | Creator of PodcastGuests.com and NICHE MEDIA EXPERT 41:58

1+ y ago41:58

41:58

Andrew Allemann is interested in your website. Well, he is really more interested in your website name. Andrew writes about domain names on his blog Domain Name Wire and we talk about what are good strategies and bad strategies (I tend to follow the latter). A number of years into it, Andrew decided that typing was cool, but talking into a micropho…

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Nick Gray | Museum Hacker and COCKTAIL PARTY MASTER 44:30

2y ago44:30

44:30

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Nick Gray likes to optimize things. He made small airplanes safer with his company Flight Display Systems and boring museum trips into must-do events with his company Museum Hack. Now, Nick has his sights on making everyone the perfect party planner in his new book “The 2-Hour Cocktail Party” (https://amzn.to/3g7TnNe) which I com…

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John Lehr & Jay Martel | Professional Funny People CAUSING A “SPEED BUMP” 48:01

2y ago48:01

48:01

ABOUT THIS EPISODE This episode is a special treat. John Lehr is an improvisational actor who has starred in a number of movies and TV shows. You might best know him as the “Geico Caveman” and his most recent show on Hulu “Quick Draw” which is, no kidding, one of my favorite shows. It’s a western that is improvised and it is wonderful. Jay Martel i…

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22. Pocket Screws 41:45

2y ago41:45

41:45

Is it lazy and unsightly, or an easy way to hold tightly? We debated woodworker Tyson Kartchner about the design of pocket hole joinery. Geeks Wood Shop https://www.youtube.com/c/GeeksWoodShop Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://www.crowdcast.io/sketchup_official

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21. Collaborative Reviews 37:27

2y ago37:27

37:27

Should client presentations be a two-way street? Architect David Lee argues in favor of conversational, real-time design reviews in this episode. Check it out for tips to improve your next review session! (We think donuts would be a nice touch.) The Second Studio https://www.instagram.com/secondstudiopod/ FAME Architects https://www.instagram.com/f…

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20. Garages 30:24

2y ago30:24

30:24

Parking in your habitation or dominating your front elevation? Are single-family homes with prominent garages "good" design? Check out our debate with architect Marina Bourderonnet! https://www.secondstudiopod.com/ https://www.famearchitects.com/ Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://www.crowdcast.io/sketchup_official…

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19. Design Contests 35:37

2y ago35:37

35:37

Potential for fame, or playing a rigged game? Whether you love it or hate it, it's popular for people to ask for free work upfront. Aaron debated Brand & Web Designer Kenzi Green on the benefits and pitfalls of design competitions. The Brief Collective Kenzi's links: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website The Unapologetic Designer Podcast Register …

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18. Skeuomorphism 34:07

2y ago34:07

34:07

Is it good to use familiar design attributes, even when they're strictly ornamental? Matt squared up against Art Director Mike Heighway to debate the design merits of skeuomorphism. Living in the past, or understandable fast? https://www.instagram.com/kenchikuka_ https://vsco.co/kenchikuka Register to vote during the future live recordings at https…

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17. Subway Tile 35:35

2+ y ago35:35

35:35

Basic and boring or Five Donut Scoring? Aaron debated Interior Designer Tammy Cody on the design qualities of subway tile. You won't believe the outcome on this episode of Donuts, Design, & Debate! Tammy's website – https://www.sketchupforinteriordesigners.com/ Tammy's Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sketchupfordesigners 3D Basecamp – https:/…

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16. Brutalism 35:53

2+ y ago35:53

35:53

Durable and bold, or "Yuck, give me the blindfold"? Does this raw cement architectural style embody Good Design? Aaron and Matt debate on this episode. Enjoy! https://3dbasecamp.sketchup.com/ Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://www.crowdcast.io/sketchup_official

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15. Hardwood Flooring 30:04

2+ y ago30:04

30:04

Organic appeal or termite meal? We debated Interior Designer Sandra Chavez on the design merits of hardwood flooring. Check it out! https://www.sandrajessicainteriors.com/ Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://www.crowdcast.io/sketchup_official

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14. Pocket Doors 31:23

2+ y ago31:23

31:23

Put a door in a wall. Great idea, right? Maybe! Do pocket doors help promote flow and space in a home? Or are they unnecessarily noisy and hard to install? We debate Project Estimator Russ Thames on the pros and cons of pocket doors. https://jademountainbuilders.com/ Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://www.crowdcast.io/ske…

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13. NFTs 35:59

2+ y ago35:59

35:59

We’re settling the debate on non-fungible tokens once and for all. Can this kind of blockchain technology be considered good design? Try telling me with a straight face that bored apes have aesthetic appeal. We talked with entrepreneur Jorge Purgly about the design value of NFTs. Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://www.cro…

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12. Realtime Rendering 36:45

2+ y ago36:45

36:45

Will traditional rendering be rendered obsolete? How do you prefer to render a model? Does the time saved with realtime outweigh the quality of output? What’s the future of visual communication? We debated workflow and rendering design with landscape architecture and urban design sage Eric Sargeant! Check out Eric's rendering courses on SketchUp Ca…

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11. 3D Printed Structures 42:55

2+ y ago42:55

42:55

Would you trust a bridge printed by a robot? 3D printing has burst from the confines of the build plate onto the construction site. Overly ambitious early adopters or the start of a new era? What are the benefits of designing for large-scale material extrusion? Listen in with Aaron and Matt to decide if 3D printed structures are a fad or the future…

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Jeff Abraham | CEO of Promescent Makers of a MAGIC BONER POTION 43:04

2+ y ago43:04

43:04

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Sometimes we just need a little help. For instance, we recently bought some frogs and had to buy all of the things that go along with that: tank, filter, rocks, the actual frogs, etc. We didn’t know how to do it, so we sought the aid of the person at the pet store. That’s a good example. What if your issue was that you couldn’t h…

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10. Distressed Furniture 33:20

2+ y ago33:20

33:20

Shabby chic or faded phoniness? Is intentionally distressed furniture dishonest? Would you rather eat at a 100% authentic table from the trash dump? Matt debates custom furniture designer Brian Benham on the pros and cons of this controversial technique. Woodworkers sound off! https://brianbenham.com/ Register to vote during the future live recordi…

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09. Single File BIM 40:54

2+ y ago40:54

40:54

Is Building Information Modeling (BIM) the one true solution for architecture's woes, or is it overhyped and unnecessarily complex? What even is BIM, really? Aaron debates architectural designer & consultant Dave Edwards on whether or not a standardized industry format would lead to better design outcomes. Listen up! https://pragarchdesigntech.subs…

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GK Leonitis | Present-Minded Hedonist who is a CLUB-ROCKING RAPPER 44:14

2+ y ago44:14

44:14

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Is there anything better than when that song plays at the club and everybody gets on their feet and starts grinding up on each other? Yeah, I didn’t think so. If that is your idea of heaven, then this episode is for you! Not that we make any wonderful beats, mind you, but we do talk about how someone’s experiences get them there.…

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08. Crocs 44:09

2+ y ago44:09

44:09

Are Crocs are beautifully designed clogs full of function and comfort, or a hideous parasitic eyesore infesting humanity's feet? Listen to Matt and footwear designer Alex Hart debate the finer points of whether or not Crocs are "good" design. https://www.youtube.com/c/MightISuggestAGame Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://…

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07. Retro Rebranding 41:00

2+ y ago41:00

41:00

Throwback! Brands from burger chains to sports teams have been reverting to previous logos, designs, and colors. Shameless nostalgia mining OR trendy reverence for designs of yore? What did our audience decide? Join Aaron, Matt, and professor Danny Rankin, to find out! ATLAS Institute: https://www.colorado.edu/atlas/ Register to vote during the fut…

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