SURROUND Podcast Network Expands in 2025 with 3 New Shows on Creativity, Resilience, and Industry Insights

In a bold move that cements its authority in the podcasting industry, the SURROUND Podcast Network has announced the launch of three dynamic new shows, broadening its thematic focus from design to include personal growth, resilience, and real-world industry insights.

Originally born from the prestigious SANDOW DESIGN GROUP during NeoCon 2022, SURROUND has evolved into a compelling media ecosystem that transcends architecture and design. It now boasts over 20 podcasts, serving a broader audience of innovators, creatives, and change-makers.

“SURROUND began with a simple idea: to give the design community a platform to speak, share, and connect,” said Bobby Bonett, Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer at SANDOW DESIGN GROUP. “With these new shows, we’re widening that circle to include even more thinkers and storytellers shaping how we live and work.”

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New Additions to the Lineup: Fresh Perspectives, Deeper Conversations

Let’s dive into the three new shows that are poised to captivate listeners and expand SURROUND’s reach across creative and professional communities:

🔹 1. Just a Moment with Brant Menswar

Genre: Personal Development | Life Stories | Inspiration
Duration: 30-minute episodes
Platform: All major podcast streaming services

Hosted by the electrifying Brant Menswar—a best-selling author, musician, and sought-after keynote speaker—Just a Moment focuses on short, powerful episodes that explore the life-defining moments that shape who we are.

💡 What Makes It Unique:

Intimate storytelling from entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, actors, and more
A motivational deep dive into pivotal moments of transformation
Designed to ignite personal reflection and growth in just 30 minutes

“This show is about recognizing the moments that define us—and finding the courage to grow from them,” says Menswar.

🔹 2. The Resilience Lab with Rex Miller

Genre: Mental Health | Personal Growth | Leadership
Format: Conversational Interviews & Expert Insights
Host: Rex Miller, award-winning author and futurist

The Resilience Lab is not just a podcast—it’s a toolkit for internal strength. Rex Miller masterfully guides conversations with thought leaders, wellness professionals, and everyday heroes who share how they’ve developed resilience through adversity.

🔍 What Listeners Can Expect:

Stories of bouncing back from trauma, burnout, or life setbacks
Insights from psychology, neuroscience, and organizational behavior
A focus on inner strength for both personal and professional transformation

“We need spaces where vulnerability is power, and growth is possible,” Miller reflects.

🔹 3. BASELINE by ThinkLab

Genre: Industry Trends | Market Intelligence | Business Insights
Produced by: ThinkLab – SANDOW’s research division
Target Audience: Designers, Manufacturers, Commercial Industry Professionals

BASELINE is the data-rich brainchild of ThinkLab, delivering bite-sized research and real-time updates for the interiors, construction, and design sectors. This show isn’t just for listening—it’s for planning, pivoting, and staying ahead.

📊 Highlights Include:

Economic and tariff shifts that impact sourcing and pricing
Hiring trends and workforce development in commercial interiors
Insider perspectives on construction pipeline forecasts

“We created BASELINE to be the real-time pulse of the industry,” says the ThinkLab team.

The Vision Behind the Expansion: From Design to Life Design

When SURROUND launched in 2022, its mission was clear: provide a platform for the architecture and design community. But with time, the media landscape—and audience appetite—changed. Today’s listener seeks more than niche design talk; they want stories that spark thought, provoke growth, and inspire change.

This expansion reflects that shift.

🔁 From Blueprint to Big Picture:

Then (2022)	Now (2025)
Focused on interiors & A&D professionals	Expanding to creatives, leaders & life-long learners
Industry-specific conversations	Broad storytelling and holistic development
7 shows at launch	Over 20 active shows

Why Podcasting Still Rules the Creative World

With over 464 million podcast listeners worldwide, audio content remains one of the fastest-growing media formats. SURROUND’s evolution reflects this surge, meeting the need for authentic, high-value audio content in today’s saturated digital space.

🎧 Key Trends Powering Podcasting in 2025:

Microcasts (under 30 minutes) are gaining massive popularity
Niche podcast networks are outperforming general entertainment
Thought leadership via podcasting is driving brand visibility

SURROUND hits all three with precision.

SURROUND’s Ecosystem: A Network Built for the Future

More than just individual shows, the SURROUND Podcast Network offers a multi-dimensional media platform that allows hosts to tap into SANDOW’s global design audience, strategic advertisers, and a growing list of cross-promotional partners.

🚀 What Sets SURROUND Apart:

Integrated brand partnerships with design and lifestyle companies
Full-service production support from SANDOW’s in-house teams
Access to exclusive distribution across events like NeoCon and Design Miami

Who Should Tune In?

Whether you’re a creative professional, entrepreneur, wellness seeker, industry analyst, or student of life, these new shows offer personalized entry points into meaningful content.

👥 Ideal Listeners for Each Show:

Just a Moment

Motivated professionals looking for real-life inspiration
Fans of TED-style storytelling
Listeners interested in high-performance mindset

The Resilience Lab

Mental health advocates and wellness professionals
HR leaders & culture-builders
Individuals navigating change or burnout

BASELINE

Interior designers, architects, and contractors
Commercial furniture and materials specifiers
Business strategists in construction or design

Where to Listen

All three shows—Just a Moment, The Resilience Lab, and BASELINE—are now streaming on the following platforms:

🎧 Spotify
🍎 Apple Podcasts
📻 Google Podcasts
📱 Stitcher, Amazon Music, Audible, and more

Subscribe, rate, and share—because the future of creative podcasting is here, and it’s Surrounding you.

Conclusion: SURROUND’s New Chapter Is About Human-Centric Innovation

This strategic expansion from SURROUND is more than a content update—it’s a reflection of a wider movement in media toward personal transformation, data intelligence, and authentic storytelling. As creativity intersects with humanity, SURROUND is stepping up to lead the dialogue.

With its diverse content slate, forward-thinking leadership, and deep roots in the design world, SURROUND Podcast Network is no longer just “by designers, for designers”—it’s now a home for everyone creating the future.