Oct 8, 202639 minS2
What does it mean to inherit a family name that has been part of an industry since 1886? In this personal episode of The RugCast, Phillip Costikyan and Greg Garian are joined by Jeffrey Costikyan, a member of the...
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The RugCast
Hosted by Costikyan · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Hosted by Phillip Costikyan and Greg Garian, The RugCast explores the craftsmanship, care, design, and business behind fine rugs and interior textiles. From cleaning, restoration, fabrication, and installation to sourcing, collecting, and preservation, each episode pairs generations of Costikyan experience with candid conversations from designers, craftspeople, collectors, and industry experts.Whether you work with rugs, live with them, or simply want to understand what makes them last, The RugCast takes you behind the seams - and into the stories woven through every piece.
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Booking probability
36%
Guest openness
Selective
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What is The RugCast about?
Hosted by Phillip Costikyan and Greg Garian, The RugCast explores the craftsmanship, care, design, and business behind fine rugs and interior textiles. From cleaning, restoration, fabrication, and installation to sourcing, collecting, and preservation, each episode pairs generations of Costikyan experience with candid conversations from designers, craftspeople, collectors, and industry experts.
Who hosts The RugCast?
The RugCast is hosted by Costikyan. The show has published 14 episodes to date.
What has The RugCast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 14: The Weight of a Name: Jeffrey Costikyan and the Next 140 Years" (8 October 2026, 39 minutes), "Episode 13: The Rules Worth Breaking with Coco Arnesen on Designing for Real Life" (8 September 2026, 37 minutes), and "Episode 13: The Rules Worth Breaking with Coco Arnesen on Designing for Real Life" (8 September 2026, 37 minutes).
How often does The RugCast publish?
The RugCast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 14 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The RugCast?
Booking probability for The RugCast is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The RugCast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The RugCast's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch The RugCast?
The strongest fits for The RugCast are Carpets, Rugs & Home Textiles and Home & Personal Goods Repair. The RugCast has a business audience.
About the host
Costikyan hosts The RugCast, a business podcast with 14 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 8, 202637 minS2
What makes a room truly work—and which design rules are worth breaking?Hosts Phillip Costikyan and Greg Garian sit down with New York City interior designer Coco Arnesen, founder of Coco Arnesen Design, to explore the...
- Sep 8, 202637 minS2
<p>What makes a room truly work—and which design rules are worth breaking?Hosts Phillip Costikyan and Greg Garian sit down with New York City interior designer Coco Arnesen, founder of Coco Arnesen Design, to explore...
- Aug 8, 202619 minS1
This month on The RugCast, we conclude our conversation with Fine Rug Consultant Tigran Edinijklian. With over 20 years of experience in fine rugs and carpets, Tigran shares expert insights, career stories, and...
- Aug 8, 202619 minS1
<p>This month on The RugCast, we conclude our conversation with Fine Rug Consultant Tigran Edinijklian. With over 20 years of experience in fine rugs and carpets, Tigran shares expert insights, career stories, and...
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- Jul 8, 202628 minS1
This week on The RugCast , Greg is joined by Fine Rug Consultant Tigran Edinijklian while Phillip is away. With over 20 years of experience in fine rugs and carpets, Tigran shares industry insights, expert advice, and...
- Jul 8, 202628 minS1
<p>This week on The RugCast, Greg is joined by Fine Rug Consultant Tigran Edinijklian while Phillip is away. With over 20 years of experience in fine rugs and carpets, Tigran shares industry insights, expert advice, and...
- Jun 8, 202638 minS1
This is the conclusion of our conversation with Mal Maher , the owner of NC Carpet & Binding .Mal runs this long-standing, family-owned business that makes carpet binding machines and other tools for the trade. He also...
- Jun 8, 202638 minS1
<p>This is the conclusion of our conversation with Mal Maher, the owner of NC Carpet & Binding.Mal runs this long-standing, family-owned business that makes carpet binding machines and other tools for the trade. He also...
- May 8, 202625 minS1
We continue our conversation with Mal Maher , the owner of NC Carpet & Binding .Mal runs this long-standing, family-owned business that makes carpet binding machines and other tools for the trade. He also hosts his own...
- May 8, 202625 minS1
<p>We continue our conversation with Mal Maher, the owner of NC Carpet & Binding.Mal runs this long-standing, family-owned business that makes carpet binding machines and other tools for the trade. He also hosts his own...
- Apr 8, 202628 minS1
This time, we’ve teamed up with Mal Maher , the ownerof NC Carpet & Binding . Mal runs this long-standing, family-owned business that makes carpet binding machines and other tools for the trade. He also hosts his own...
- Apr 8, 202628 minS1
<p>This time, we’ve teamed up with Mal Maher, the ownerof NC Carpet & Binding. Mal runs this long-standing, family-owned business that makes carpet binding machines and other tools for the trade. He also hosts his own...
- Mar 8, 202617 minS1
Phil and Greg return for the final chapter of our ABC Collaboration—closing out the series with Aaron Ward, General Manager of ABC Carpet & Home, one of New York City’s most iconic luxury design destinations.From...
- Mar 8, 202617 minS1
<p>Phil and Greg return for the final chapter of our ABC Collaboration—closing out the series with Aaron Ward, General Manager of ABC Carpet & Home, one of New York City’s most iconic luxury design destinations.From...
- Feb 8, 202625 minS1
Phil and Greg continue their conversation with Aaron Ward, General Manager of ABC Carpet & Home—one of New York City’s most iconic luxury design destinations. From world-class rugs to globally sourced artisan décor, ABC...
- Feb 8, 202625 minS1
<p>Phil and Greg continue their conversation with Aaron Ward, General Manager of ABC Carpet & Home—one of New York City’s most iconic luxury design destinations. From world-class rugs to globally sourced artisan décor...
- Jan 9, 202631 minS1
Go behind the scenes with Phil and Greg as they sit down with Aaron Ward , General Manager of ABC Carpet & Home. ABC is a premier luxury home design destination in New York City, renowned for its high-end rugs, globally...
- Jan 9, 202631 minS1
<p>Go behind the scenes with Phil and Greg as they sit down with Aaron Ward, General Manager of ABC Carpet & Home. ABC is a premier luxury home design destination in New York City, renowned for its high-end rugs...
- Dec 8, 202517 minS1
Go behind the scenes with Phil and Greg as we restore and preserve historic fabrics for world-renowned institutions. From the Frick Museum and Pierpont Morgan Library to the Vanderbilt estate, discover the techniques...
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Coco Arnesen
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Mal Maher
NC Carpet & Binding
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Aaron Ward
ABC Carpet & Home
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