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Forming Function

Brian Moore, Sam Malott Brown

Booking Overview

Forming Function is a design podcast hosted by Brian Moore and Sam Malott Brown, exploring how design impacts everyday life. They feature guests from various design fields, including architecture, urban planning, and sports apparel. The show is a good opportunity for design professionals, architects, urban planners, and those involved in sports or fashion design to share their expertise and projects with an engaged audience interested in the stories behind design.

Metrics

Episodes: 27

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

formingfunctionpodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Brian Moore - Co-host of Forming Function, a design podcast. Likely has a background in design or a related field, contributing to the podcast's exploration of design's impact on everyday life.

Sam Malott Brown - Co-host of Forming Function, a design podcast. Likely has a background in design or a related field, contributing to the podcast's exploration of design's impact on everyday life.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Professional experience in design, architecture, urban planning, or related fields.
Required Achievements:  
professional experience in design fields, involvement in specific design projects (e.g., skateparks, retail spaces), expertise in niche design areas (e.g., sports apparel, equestrian statues)

Recent Guest Discussions

Paul Corsi - Design Stories, Equestrian Statues, Mansard Roofs, Coffins, Clothing

Alec Beck - Skateboarding, Skatepark Design

Trevor Staples - Skateboarding, Skatepark Design

Kelsey Reynolds - Broadcasting, Fashion, Olympics, Sports Jerseys, Footballs

Nicole Lawson - Victor Gruen, Shopping Mall Design, Firm's Legacy, Future Of Shopping Malls, Urban Design Initiatives, Famous Architects

Recent Topics

Design, Architecture, Urban Design, Skateboarding, Roller Skating

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Forming Function
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21. Living on the Edge

September 30, 2026

Why are city borders shaped so weird? Brian tells Paul about the unusual shapes of cities and the four reasons they look the way that they do. He also breaks down why Detroit seems to have a border that is so different from other North American cities. It looks distinctive and recognizable instead of the amoeba shape that other cities have. The story will take you through tales of historical legacies, legal quirks, and how cities grow by annexation. We’ll also look at aspects of Dallas, Washi...

Season 03 Update

August 27, 2026

We have some new changes in store for season 03! New episodes coming soon!

Bonus: Detroit Month of Design

August 01, 2025

We collect more quick stories from the local design community in partnership with the Detroit Design Festival and DesignCore to celebrate 10 years since Detroit’s induction as a UNESCO City of Design! Festival-goers from last year’s events shared off the cuff remarks on a wide range of topics from works of architecture, different design fields, and design-based businesses. Get a taste and then check out the events all September long in Detroit!Produced and hosted by Brian Moore and Sam Malott...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Forming Function
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How do I get in touch with Forming Function?

Forming Function is hosted by Brian Moore and Sam Malott Brown. Its publicly listed email is formingfunctionpodcast@gmail.com. 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 Forming Function?

The publicly listed email for Forming Function: formingfunctionpodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Forming Function have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for Forming Function?

Forming Function typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Professional experience in design, architecture, urban planning, or related fields. Common among recent guests: professional experience in design fields; involvement in specific design projects (e.g., skateparks, retail spaces); expertise in niche design areas (e.g., sports apparel, equestrian statues). Recent guests include Paul Corsi, Alec Beck, and Trevor Staples.

How hard is it to get booked on Forming Function?

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

What topics does Forming Function cover?

Recent episodes cover Design, Architecture, Urban Design, Skateboarding, and Roller Skating. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

formingfunctionpodcast@gmail.com

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