AOS Presents Peek Behind the Podcast with Cicada + The Swarm Podcast

In the last decade, podcasts have taken the world by storm. James and Seamus from Cicada and The Swarm podcast believe in leaving their mark on New Orleans. As a firm, Cicada creates stronger communities through our thoughtful approach to design. They strive to create buildings and spaces that improve the immediate and larger region around us. 

In this webinar you'll learn about:

• The Swarm Podcast and creating a podcast that speaks to your passions
• Essentials for getting your own podcast started with minimal gear
• James and Seamus's favorite podcasts right now (for those of us who'd prefer to stay in the audience!)

This webinar is free for YLC Member and $10 for Friends of YLC.

About Cicada:

Cicada's mission is to create stronger communities through our thoughtful approach to design. We find beauty in every small piece that makes up the larger whole. Our architecture is not meant to stand on its own, but rather integrate into the lives of those who inhabit it. It is a product of our history, climate, community and the client. We strive to create buildings and spaces that improve the immediate and larger region around us.

About Seamus:

Gregarious, outspoken and enthusiastic, Seamus McGuire is looking to lead a new generation of architects. As a New Orleans native, Seamus is passionate about his city and inspired by its potential for growth. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from LSU and was selected to be a part of the renowned Studio 804 program while earning his Master of Architecture from the University of Kansas. 

Seamus believes the future of architecture is rooted in emerging technologies and hopes to establish an approachable connection to the community through this versatile and engaging new firm.

Seamus has practiced in Denver and Baton Rouge before rooting himself back in New Orleans with his wife, Kara, cat, Bella and dog, Henri.

About James: 

Having a curiosity for all things built, James, along with his mane of hair, keeps the other co-founders of CICADA in check. Being a native of New Orleans, he fully embraces his southern hospitality, enjoying all things food, music, and tech. James graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from the LSU College of Art and Design in 2013 and has been working in the architectural field since 2009. Immediately upon graduation, James, along with his wife Adrienne, co-founded a digital modeling and fabrication business, Future Factory.  His spark for design began while studying at the Washington Alexandria Architecture Consortium (WAAC) outside of Washington DC.     

James balances his full-time career as a professional architectural designer with his passion for digital modeling, 3D scanning, aerial photography, video editing, and video animation. 

James also volunteers for Habitat for Humanity and teaches children in his community the basics of 3D printing and 3D scanning. He also enjoys the constant struggle of juggling all of his passions and hobbies with the help of good coffee and his supportive wife.