West Coast Skies

West Coast Skies

From TAGQ (That's A Good Question) by Ben Johnston & Scott Johnston

April 16, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 49

About this episode

The episode explores the intersection of architecture, land stewardship, and technology through engaging banter and practical stories.

We start with garage-life banter and accidentally wander into Frank Lloyd Wright, Aldo Leopold, and why certain landscapes make us feel more alive. We end with a surprisingly practical story about building a tiny contract R&D company that helps pay for med school and sets the stage for early self-driving tech. • half-story houses, attics, and the strange logic of real estate listings • Taliesin and building on the brow of a hill • Aldo Leopold, land stewardship, and the ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Ben Johnston, Scott Johnston

Topics covered

  • land stewardship
  • architecture
  • self-driving technology
  • real estate
  • R&D companies

Keywords

  • Frank Lloyd Wright
  • Aldo Leopold
  • self-driving tech
  • real estate
  • tiny contract R&D company

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Organizations: Taliesin

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