I particularly enjoy listening to the episodes of Night White Skies because each of these episodes present me an opportunity to think and explore in an innovative way. Last night I was listening to the episode 'Geostories' from Rania and El Hadi- it was fascinating to hear how their practice is working on revising the existing canons of urban design and urban planning by pushing the boundary of architect's responsibilities towards the Earth and its resources. I find Design Earth's drawings to be very thought-provoking, and I wished if this podcast could cover more discussions about their drawing media and initial thoughts behind their creation. But overall, this podcast is a great initiative towards highlighting transdisciplinary perspectives to ongoing architectural discourses.

What makes Night white Skies so intriguing for me is its ability to emphasize just how far reaching and interdisciplinary the field of architecture really is. In this specific episode, episode 065, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett was interviewed about her research into facial responses and emotion. The entire episode is a discussion between Sean Lally, the host, and Dr Feldman. The implications of Dr Feldmans research, how facial response is not like a fingerprint rather it's a dynamic response amongst all individuals and the response can have different emotional implications, on how we experience the built environment is rather profound. This podcast itself is rather sterile however, which to me is sometimes a positive. Besides the intro and conclusion there is no “fluff” in terms of audio effects. However, due to the interdisciplinary reach, this is an episode that would be found interesting to those in a variety of professions.

I really enjoyed hearing about how interactions as a child form connections in the brain that inform how you behave and feel as an adult; it reminded me of the concept nature vs nature.

as a graduate architecture student, this podcast is a great listen for an expanded view on topics within and adjacent to the field. for the night skies may be white, they are also open to facilitating new discussions and forming connections, bringing fresh air and multiple perspectives.

Lally's newest project is an important and timely contribution to our understanding of architecture as a speculative project.

This is an interesting look at what is new and exciting in the world of architectre, sustainble development and the world around us.

Night White Skies is a great podcast devoted to new ideas and possibilities in architecture. It's really interesting and different.

This podcast is just what the anemic architectural media landscape needs to become relavent and reach wider audiences.

It can be tough to keep up with the current explorations in academia if you are in a traditional architecture practice, but Sean's podcast really provides that dialogue you might be craving. Great host, great guests.

Night White Skies is a fascinating dive into new possibilities for architecture. The podcast manages to weave together discussions on everything from business structure and liability, to the aesthetics of energy in a manner that captivates and provokes. Lally’s clear push beyond the confines of “capital A architecture” provides a fascinating set of examples to explore the topic at hand. Exploring the inequalities of space through the example of riding a subway when your Spotify cuts out, but the person next to you continues their phone conversation provides a relatable way to rethink our assumptions of “accessibility.” Filip Tejchman proves a perfect first guest as the wide range of topics discussed speaks to the possibilities of this project, and especially this podcast. I came away from this episode with new ways to look at the profession of architecture, and I eagerly await the next episodes.

I'm looking forward to more of Lally's conversations with architects and designers who are pushing the boundaries of their fields.

Throughtout his career, Sean Lally has proven himself a leading speculative thinker on architecture, landscape architecture, and design. His own work and writing present unique and optimistic views on issues ranging from energy use and architectural form, to how we may live, work, and play in the very near future. Hearing his ideas and those of his guests on a weekly basis is something to look forward to! Night White Skies is a great add to the podcastsphere!