Beyond the Surface

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39: Tanner Woodford | Championing Design Spirit

September 30, 2026

Tanner Woodford is a Chicago-based designer, artist, and founder of Iterative Work. He previously served for fourteen years as founding executive director of the Design Museum of Chicago. Listen in for a conversation about how exhibiting design and art becomes a conversation with the general public about how ideas are expressed.

38: Taruna Gupta | Curiosity, Connections, & Community

August 31, 2026

Taruna Gupta is a planner at HGA and the co-founder and president of the non-profit, Defining Humanity. Hear how her journey across different countries has shaped an approach to architecture grounded in curiosity, cultural exchange, and building connections. Listen to conversations about how architecture organizations have been a crucial part of Taruna's career journey, including when she chose to step away from practicing to focus on her family life.

37: Iker Gil | Design is Discovery

July 28, 2026

Iker Gil is a founding partner at MAS Studio and editor in chief of the nonprofit MAS Context. Listen in to hear about how his experiences have led to a path in architecture, publishing, and exhibitions stemming from a curiosity about different ways to see design.

How do I get in touch with Beyond the Surface?

Its publicly listed emails are beyondthesurface.team@gmail.com, marketing@beyondthesurfacepodcast.org, and host@beyondthesurfacepodcast.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Beyond the Surface?

The publicly listed emails for Beyond the Surface: beyondthesurface.team@gmail.com, marketing@beyondthesurfacepodcast.org, and host@beyondthesurfacepodcast.org.

How many listeners does Beyond the Surface have?

Podseeker estimates Beyond the Surface reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Beyond the Surface?

Beyond the Surface typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Practicing architects, design principals, preservation professionals, architecture-industry business development leaders, and related design experts with substantial project, organizational, or advocacy experience. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles at established architecture or design firms; Notable architecture, infrastructure, preservation, or public-realm projects; Founding or leading design, preservation, publishing, or advocacy organizations. Recent guests include Iker Gil, Danielle Tillman, and Jonathan Solomon.

How hard is it to get booked on Beyond the Surface?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Beyond the Surface cover?

Recent episodes cover Architecture, Design, Preservation, Urbanism, and Mentorship. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.