This week, Peter stitches together Monty Python, exploding architectural models, and a designer who looks like Fabio. Why? To explore the messy, unpredictable world of architect selection panels—where bias, personality, and power dynamics often overshadow objective decision-making. From comedy sketches to real-life stories, we unpack why choosing the "best team" is rarely as straightforward as it seems.

Episode music: The Liberty Bell March by John Philip Sousa, performed by the United State Marine Corps Band

Nota Bene by Doug Organ

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