Session 08: Cool

The guys catch up and discuss their hobbies. Nithin would like to focus on breaking down the barriers between personal creative outlets and professional architecture work. Alistair has plans to get out of the house and connect with other people with similar interests.

Following the new format, Alistair and Nithin sit down to chat about what they’ve been up to in the last month. The guys discuss concept design, contract administration, finishing the comic pages, learning Blender and balancing life & work.

Alistair and Nithin reflect on their experiences since the last episode in April 2021. They announce a new title for the show: In The Grid. The boys discuss why they no longer feel as lost as when the show began in 2020 and touch on hobbies, projects, new jobs, new roles and moves.

Alistair and Nithin discuss what it means to collaborate. They talk through plans to work together on a graphic novel idea. Stay tuned as the guys develop a story board and characters for the prologue.

Alistair and Nithin discuss their experiences with different forms of networking, reflect on the 12th episode and share a would you rather.

Alistair and Nithin discuss the feeling of belonging (or lack of), the different avenues open to architecture grads, and the idea of comfort versus chaos. The guys come up with a graphic novel concept that leads to the show’s Would You Rather.

Alistair and Nithin discuss what it means to create a drawing versus a digital image and the implications of this distinction. The show closes with a digression into D&D and the guys pick their favourite role playing class.

Alistair and Nithin talk about bad movies, the nature of their roles in the office, sticking to a hobby, and they revisit an old thought experiment.

Alistair and Nithin discuss the concept of cool — what is cool, how is someone cool, who is cool, and is it good or bad to be cool? Plus a ‘Would You Rather’ about growing old.

Alistair and Nithin discuss learning , new year’s resolutions, short vs long term goals, and a ‘Would You Rather’ about the future.