The Swarm (CICADA)
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| 15 May 2020 | S2E3 - Augusta Sagnelli Photography | Augusta Sagnelli | 01:07:04 | |
Episode 3 - #augustasagnelli #youcancallmegus #alsoknownasstudios
What better way to understand this pandemic than through the lens of a photographer? We had the honor to sit down with the prolific Augusta Sagnelli here in New Orleans to chat about her start, how she was in Paris during the height of the pandemic, and how she's currently operating her studio due to such strange times. We also touch base about AKA (also known as) Studios, why her most shot subject is herself, photography gear, and much more.
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| 21 Aug 2020 | S2E4 - Bradley L Bowers | Bradley L Bowers | 01:39:11 | |
Episode 4 - #bradleylbowers #makersgonnamake
If you're into art, sculpture, graphic design, and the process in which designers approach their work - then this episode is for you. Bradley is undoubtedly the most captivating, charismatic and talented artist we've interviewed is on this episodes podcast. We talk his start in the industry, his collegiate background at SCAD and his professional ventures - whether that be his ongoing art installations, to custom wallpaper, to current experimentation in forming light. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did. Be sure to reach out to Bradley on his latest commissions and follow him on his IG.
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| 16 Apr 2020 | S2E2 - Smallchalk Studio | Ashlee Jones | 00:50:21 | |
Episode 2 - #smallchalk #alsoknownasstudios If you're in need of inspiration, or just a distraction to the current pandemic that is seemingly everywhere we've got you covered. In this episode we highlight Ashlee Jones, the designer, illustrator and muralist behind the New Orleans based Smallchalk Studio. As noted in the previous episode with Kara McGuire, Ashlee's studio is 1/3 of AKA Studios too. We get into how Ashlee got her name, Smallchalk - the mediums in which she works with now and how her business is actively growing within the New Orleans fabric. We also discuss how Ashlee operates her business and juggling being a working mother of two with her husband Brett Jones who owns the local restaurant Barracuda. **Side Note: this particular episode was recorded a month and a half prior to this release, so the narrative is a peak back in time before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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| 24 Oct 2018 | S1E9 - Construct | Patrick Fess & Jonathon Smith | 00:37:19 | |
Episode 9 - #construct Patrick and Jonathon have an education in Architecture, however are using their design skills to run a very successful wood / metal fabrication shop called Construct in the city of New Orleans. Tune in to hear how they got into fabrication, how their background has influenced their business practice and changes they are making in the city!
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| 06 Feb 2020 | S2E1 - Minmoo Studio | Kara McGuire | 00:45:24 | |
Episode 1 - #minmoostudio #alsoknownasstudios Move over Game of Thrones, The Swarm is back for season 2! This episode we sit down with the insanely talented Founder & Creative Director of Minmoo Studio here in New Orleans, Kara McGuire. Kara and her team are behind the inspiring branding studio that creates holistic visual solutions for a variety of businesses in New Orleans. They specialize in design, creative direction and photography. We discuss what projects Minmoo is currently working on, how Kara got her start, and the ins and outs of being a working mother and entrepreneur in 2020.
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| 02 Oct 2018 | S1E8 - Luna Botanicals | Jeanne & Stephen Luna | 00:32:12 | |
Episode 8 - #biophilia The term "biophilia" means "love of life or living systems," and that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other forms of life. James and Seamus sit with Jeanne & Stephen Luna to discuss how Luna Botanicals began, and how their plant designs and installations are making an impact in the New Orleans architectural scene.
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| 02 Apr 2018 | S1E1 - MCC Real Estate | Mary Grace Verges | 00:42:31 | |
Episode 1 - #keepthestacks Our first guest highlights licensed Architect, turned Development Architect, Mary Grace Verges. We will learn about Mary Grace's transition from working as a licensed Architect at New Orleans based Architecture Firm, Eskew Dumez Ripple, to her new role in the Development world working for MCC Real Estate (owned by Joe Jaeger). Tune in to learn more about the JUNG Hotel, The New Orleans Entergy Power Plant, along with other exciting upcoming projects MCC Real Estate owns and operates.
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| 20 Dec 2018 | S1E10 - Foundation for Louisiana | Liz Williams Russell | 00:42:28 | |
Episode 10 - #everythingismush Here we are! Two episodes remain in our first season, and we have had the pleasure to talk with Liz Williams Russell with the Foundation for Louisiana to talk all things coastal specific! If you're interested in climate change, sea level rise, coastal erosion, sediment diversion programs, specific to the Mississippi River and economic change due to our eroding coastline here in Louisiana then you are in the right place. If you would like to learn more during or after the episode, follow Liz on their website here: http://foundationforlouisiana.org
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| 11 Jul 2018 | S1E4.5 - ULI | Port Orleans Brewing Co. | 00:36:21 | |
Episode 4.5 - #swarmwithuli This episode James and Seamus go live at the Port Orleans Brewing Company in New Orleans where they podcast the Urban Land Institute's Membership Drive. This is the kickoff of our new relationship with ULI where we will periodically cover their buildings tours throughout the city. Tune in to hear a bit about ULI, Port of Orleans Brew Master, and the Architect for the Brewery.
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| 26 Jul 2018 | S1E5 - The Rivergate | John Klingman | 00:30:14 | |
Episode 5 - #rivergate This episode we talk about the short lived (1968-1995) and very controversial Rivergate Convention Center that was a major landmark in mid-century modern architecture however was plagued by its relationship to the site it was built on and the changing cities landscape around it. For the first half of the podcast we sit down with the Tulane's Emeritus Professor of Architecture, John Klingman who brings us back to the buildings inception, worldly design and its eventual demise. For the last portion of the podcast we sit down with the Executive Director of AIA New Orleans, Joel Pominville who elaborates on an a Virtual Reality exhibit put on by the Preservation Rescource Center (PRC) and the New Orleans Architecture Foundation (NOAF), where listeners can attend to re-experience the iconic building through VR.
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| 11 Mar 2018 | S1 - Trailer - We Tried To Make a Podcast | 00:04:20 | |
Listen in to hear entrepreneurs, small business owners, developers, and other creatives in the city to understand how buildings and spaces affect their lives and how they interact with design. | |||
| 10 Jan 2019 | S1E11 - CICADA | Co-Founders | 00:41:50 | |
Episode 11 - #cofounders We couldn't think of a better way to end season one, than interviewing our fellow co-founders of CICADA. This episode is a round table between Seamus, James, Paulo and Matt to discuss our trials and tribulations throughout the startup of our company, projects we're working on and where we're headed for 2019. James and I want to thank all of our listeners for our first season. It's been a great success, and we'll be back soon for season 2 so stay tuned! If you or someone you know would be great for the show, feel free to email us here: info@studiocicada.com or direct message us on our instagram account!
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| 01 May 2018 | S1E2 - The Company Burger | Adam Biderman | 00:43:53 | |
Episode 2 - #nolettuce Meet Adam Biderman - Chef, and Owner of the nationally acclaimed Company Burger Restaurant(s) located in New Orleans, LA Tune in to understand how Adam and Company Burger has risen to success, what makes his burgers (and milk shakes) so unique, and how Architecture makes a difference when selling his food and brand.
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| 23 May 2018 | S1E2.5 - Changes in the New Orleans Skyline | 00:14:08 | |
Episode 2.5 - #changesintheskyline This Episode James and Seamus talk about 3 ongoing projects in New Orleans that are actively changing the skyline.
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| 15 Aug 2018 | S1E6 - Urban Properties | Michael Bucher | 00:31:46 | |
Episode 6 - #urbanproperties This episode we get to the point of what a developer actually means, how you can become one, and the real take of what developers are doing when it comes to our neighborhoods and buildings. We get the luxury of sitting with Mike Bucher, a local developer who works with Urban Properties here in the city to give us a behind the scenes understanding of what it all means.
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| 04 Jun 2018 | S1E3 - Solomon Group | Gary Solomon Jr. | 00:40:22 | |
Episode 3 - #bewashington This episode, we travel and sit down with the President and Co-Founder of Solomon Group, Gary Solomon Jr. He and his team are behind the award-winning entertainment design and production firm based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tune in to learn how their making an impact on New Orleans architecture and entertainment, or better known as "architainment."
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| 11 Jun 2018 | S1E4 - Tower Fantasy | Tower Fantasy | 00:28:59 | |
Episode 4 - #whatsyourfantasy This episode we sit down with the elusive creator(s) behind the cult following instagram account @towerfantasy based out of New Orleans. Do yourself a favor, and follow them prior to tuning in so you can stay up on what makes them so unique and why they're so wildly popular.
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| 11 Sep 2018 | S1E7 - Uncommon Construction | Aaron Frumin | 00:28:23 | |
Episode 7 - #hireuncommon Building Houses. Framing Character. Thats the catch phrase of the New Orleans Non for Profit, Uncommon Construction founded by Aaron Frumin. James and Seamus get to the bottom of how Aaron began this non for profit and how its become so successful in empowering youth to lead the workforce after high school or college.
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