


4 episodes
by Evan Troxel & Cormac Phalen · English
Archispeak is one of architecture's longest-running podcasts — 383 episodes of honest, unfiltered conversation about what it's actually like to work in the profession. Since 2012, architects Evan Troxel and Cormac Phalen have been exploring design, career, firm culture, tools, work/life balance, mentoring, generational differences, and job hunting — everything that comes with building a life in architecture. This isn't a highlight reel. It's the conversation architects actually have — about the hard parts of practice, the moments that define a career, and the things no one tells you in architecture school. Built for architecture students, emerging architects, and seasoned professionals who want honest perspective on the profession. Topics include architecture career and job searching, design process and critique, firm culture, work/life balance in architecture, architecture tools and software, mentoring and professional development, generational differences in architecture firms, and candid interviews with architects and industry leaders. 375+ episodes. Since 2012. Visit archispeakpodcast.com for more.





The episode blends nostalgia (90s music tech, car audio, drafting tools) with a forward-looking discussion on AI in architecture—especially whether AI will replace drafting and how firms should adopt…
12 Oct 2026 · 52m · 20 chapters
The episode is about not judging yourself by the “wrapper” (flashy outputs) you see from other architecture programs, and instead focusing on substance, buildability, and the real skills architecture…
22 Sep 2026 · 49m · 21 chapters
The hosts discuss the upcoming AIA conference location (Philadelphia first, then Los Angeles) and pivot into architecture trivia, especially SoFi Stadium’s design.
17 Aug 2026 · 48m · 16 chapters
Emerging architects who hate the profession after years of schooling; what to do next, how to find meaning, and how workplace attitude and mentorship affect outcomes.
27 Jul 2026 · 51m · 21 chapters