
What's Wrong With: The Podcast
What’s Wrong With (www/) is a diagnostic discussion series created by SOUR - an architecture and design studio.
We interview progress makers, boundary pushers and creative leaders to diagnose and discuss the problems in various fields, with the goal of creating a research base for potential sustainable solutions applicable today and tomorrow.
Latest episodes

6 snips
Jun 8, 2023 • 43min
Co-creating Public Libraries ft. Shamichael Hallman
Designer and creator Shamichael Hallman discusses the impact of design on creating inclusive public spaces. Topics include reimagining aging libraries, the role of public libraries in fostering community, challenges of balancing noise and quiet spaces, the importance of co-creation and community engagement in library design, and empowering kids to make a positive impact through workshops.

May 25, 2023 • 50min
Decoding Walkability: Why Certain Cities are Ahead of the Curve ft. Jeff Speck
Follow Jeff Speck on Instagram, and Twitter! And check out his website!Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter!Created by SOUR, this podcast is part of the studio's "Future of X,Y,Z" research, where the collaborative discussion outcomes serve as the base for the futuristic concepts built in line with the studio's mission of solving urban, social and environmental problems through intelligent designs.Make sure to visit our website - podcast.whatswrongwith.xyz- and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts so you never miss an episode. If you found value in this show, we would appreciate it if you could head over to iTunes to rate and leave a review – or you can simply tell your friends about the show!Don’t forget to join us next week for another episode. Thank you for listening!

May 11, 2023 • 32min
Understanding Disability-Forward Housing ft. Fatimah Aure
Follow The Kelsey on their Website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Vimeo, and LinkedIn! Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter!Created by SOUR, this podcast is part of the studio's "Future of X,Y,Z" research, where the collaborative discussion outcomes serve as the base for the futuristic concepts built in line with the studio's mission of solving urban, social and environmental problems through intelligent designs.Make sure to visit our website - podcast.whatswrongwith.xyz- and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts so you never miss an episode. If you found value in this show, we would appreciate it if you could head over to iTunes to rate and leave a review – or you can simply tell your friends about the show!Don’t forget to join us next week for another episode. Thank you for listening!

May 1, 2023 • 46min
Understanding Plural Localities at the Territories of Global Urbanization ft. Dennis Pieprz & Mary Anne Ocampo from Sasaki Associates
Follow Sasaki on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook! Check out their website.Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter!Created by SOUR, this podcast is part of the studio's "Future of X,Y,Z" research, where the collaborative discussion outcomes serve as the base for the futuristic concepts built in line with the studio's mission of solving urban, social and environmental problems through intelligent designs.Make sure to visit our website - podcast.whatswrongwith.xyz- and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts so you never miss an episode. If you found value in this show, we would appreciate it if you could head over to iTunes to rate and leave a review – or you can simply tell your friends about the show!Don’t forget to join us next week for another episode. Thank you for listening!

Mar 31, 2023 • 50min
Higher Education in the Age of Climate Crisis ft. Bryan Alexander
Follow Bryan Alexander on Instagram!Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter!Created by SOUR, this podcast is part of the studio's "Future of X,Y,Z" research, where the collaborative discussion outcomes serve as the base for the futuristic concepts built in line with the studio's mission of solving urban, social and environmental problems through intelligent designs.Make sure to visit our website - podcast.whatswrongwith.xyz- and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts so you never miss an episode. If you found value in this show, we would appreciate it if you could head over to iTunes to rate and leave a review – or you can simply tell your friends about the show!Don’t forget to join us next week for another episode. Thank you for listening!

Mar 13, 2023 • 57min
Community Empowerment through Bike Share ft. Inbar Kishoni
The podcast discusses the relationship between geography and urban design, importance of storytelling in architecture, inclusive process and synthesizing information, building trust and engagement in communities, case study on trust-building, and creating change through understanding and empathy.

Feb 23, 2023 • 44min
Leveraging Creativity as an Architect ft. Pascale Sablan
Follow Adjaye Associates on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn!Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter!Created by SOUR, this podcast is part of the studio's "Future of X,Y,Z" research, where the collaborative discussion outcomes serve as the base for the futuristic concepts built in line with the studio's mission of solving urban, social and environmental problems through intelligent designs.Make sure to visit our website - podcast.whatswrongwith.xyz- and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts so you never miss an episode. If you found value in this show, we would appreciate it if you could head over to iTunes to rate and leave a review – or you can simply tell your friends about the show!Don’t forget to join us next week for another episode. Thank you for listening!

Dec 7, 2022 • 42min
How Buildings Become the Lungs of Cities ft. Adan Ramirez Sanchez
Follow Greenfluidics on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook!Follow Adan Ramirez Sanchez on LinkedIn, and Instagram!Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter!Created by SOUR, this podcast is part of the studio's "Future of X,Y,Z" research, where the collaborative discussion outcomes serve as the base for the futuristic concepts built in line with the studio's mission of solving urban, social and environmental problems through intelligent designs.Make sure to visit our website - podcast.whatswrongwith.xyz- and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts so you never miss an episode. If you found value in this show, we would appreciate it if you could head over to iTunes to rate and leave a review – or you can simply tell your friends about the show!Don’t forget to join us next week for another episode. Thank you for listening!

Nov 24, 2022 • 54min
“Learning for the Real World” ft. Simon Hauger
Follow Simon Hauger on LinkedIn and Instagram!Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter!Created by SOUR, this podcast is part of the studio's "Future of X,Y,Z" research, where the collaborative discussion outcomes serve as the base for the futuristic concepts built in line with the studio's mission of solving urban, social and environmental problems through intelligent designs.Make sure to visit our website - podcast.whatswrongwith.xyz- and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts so you never miss an episode. If you found value in this show, we would appreciate it if you could head over to iTunes to rate and leave a review – or you can simply tell your friends about the show!Don’t forget to join us next week for another episode. Thank you for listening!

Nov 10, 2022 • 43min
Creativity and Capitalism ft. Oli Mould
Follow Oli Mould on Twitter!Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter!Created by SOUR, this podcast is part of the studio's "Future of X,Y,Z" research, where the collaborative discussion outcomes serve as the base for the futuristic concepts built in line with the studio's mission of solving urban, social and environmental problems through intelligent designs.Make sure to visit our website - podcast.whatswrongwith.xyz- and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts so you never miss an episode. If you found value in this show, we would appreciate it if you could head over to iTunes to rate and leave a review – or you can simply tell your friends about the show!Don’t forget to join us next week for another episode. Thank you for listening!