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Precious Pod

Welcome to the Precious Pod — the unhinged, unstructured, and unexpectedly heartfelt podcast from a tiny team of designers in Des Moines. Hosted by multi-disciplinary artist Alyson and art director Seth, this is not your average creativity podcast.
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Episodes

14. What is Woman? (with Angelica Valente)

Angelica (Gel)—Canadian-born designer behind Valente and co-founder of a Spaced Visuals—joins us for a conversation about self-care, family, and creativity. We chat New York vs. L.A., balancing multiple career interests, and having little baby voices. Gel gets real about being a woman in the film industry, working alongside her boyf/husband and her meditation practice. Plus, we discuss running vs. walking and performative males. Come for the pirouettes, stay for the power moves! In this episode:...

Sep 26, 202554 minSeason 1Ep. 14

13. Blue Collar Blip (with Ben Mayer)

In this episode, we start with plugs… and then do the pod backwards. Ben Mayer, self-proclaimed maintenance man and current Blippi actor, drops in to talk moving to L.A. and how a year of filming went from Monster Jam to F1. The conversation whips through ramen recs, Sleep Token lore, and midwest filmmaking before diving into OCD, intrusive thought tangents and PBS nostalgia. As always, expect a chaotic conversation about creativity and coping with our friend Blippi! I mean, Ben! In this episode...

Sep 12, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 13Ep. 13

12. Back to Clown School (with Brittny Rebhuhn)

Alyson and Seth welcome actor/director/clown child Brittny Rebhuhn for a very on-brand hang. They open with a “tight five” of physical comedy, spiral into Peach Fuzz origins via Call Me By Your Name , and bully Seth toward theater and improv. Brittny unpacks her experience in clown school (tennis-ball hazing), haiku season rituals, and who she’d be in the apocalypse. There’s even a surprise call from a fan of the pod. In this episode: @alysonohara @sethlunsford @brebhuhn...

Sep 05, 202552 minSeason 1Ep. 12

11. The Lady of Mount Cheese

This week, Alyson gives Seth some pop culture updates, including the Cracker Barrel rebrand, Snoop Dogg’s rant, and an upcoming Harry Potter series. They also chat about Halloween costumes, current obsessions and their respective roles in the apocalypse. Come for the lukewarm design takes, stay for the existential rambling. In this episode: @alysonohara @sethlunsford

Aug 29, 202546 minSeason 1Ep. 11

10. What's up, Trauma Gang? (with Pseudo)

This week, we’re joined by Pseudo a.k.a. Jord a.k.a. Seth’s little baby brother. We talk about sibling trauma, Pseudo’s rap origins and how Seth is settling in to his new home in L.A. We cover chasing music careers, building a production company and finding a community in the midst of chaos. On this episode: @alysonohara @sethlunsford @ilovepseudo @spacedvisuals

Aug 22, 202542 minSeason 1Ep. 10

9. On the Frontier (with Emma Allen)

This week, we're joined by shining star Emma Allen to talk about college basketball, Seth’s celebrity sitings, film school, being tall, book binding, and wedding trends. Stay until the end when we are joined by a special musical guest. Check out Seth's acting tips at https://www.instructables.com/Acting-Tips-2/ On this episode: @alysonohara @sethlunsford @emmmmmmallen @noonswimclub @emmallen.studio @chaseallenguitar

Aug 08, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 9

8. Nothing Matters, Especially Design (with Ryan Hubbard)

We’re joined by designer and bird guy Ryan Hubbard (partner at Fuzzco) for a conversation about design, parasocial friendships, bad trips, growing up in the Midwest, and why dumb is good. Topics include: barf stories, bass guitars, design school trauma, and birdwatching. In this episode: @alysonohara @sethlunsford @fuzzco

Jul 25, 202557 minSeason 1Ep. 8

7. Rock Bottom Summer (with Liv Hunt)

In this summer dispatch, we unravel everything from vampire mosquito mothers to the history of crinkle-cut fries. We also pull tarot cards (spoiler: it's bad), talk ADHD, and bemoan the quiet violence of jelly sandals. In this episode: @alysonohara @hellolivhunt

Jul 11, 202533 minSeason 1Ep. 7

6. Pick Your Nose (Unhinged Episode)

This is a special episode. We recorded this in April as a test before taking the podcast public. We've been saving it for a special time, and that time has come. Liv pulls a Tarot card and 3D prints p*****s, Alyson perfects her sound effects. There's Comic Sans jokes, visits to The Picker Knows, and Seth learning how podcasting works. Enjoy this chaotic discovery session where we discuss... well... you'll see. In this episode: @alysonohara @sethlunsford @hellolivhunt...

Jun 27, 202530 minSeason 1Ep. 6

5. The Concept of CoreCore (with Corey Moen)

What is Corey core? We try to figure that out in this episode with Corey Moen: Webflow developer, dad, and former Halo champion. We cover cry-worthy Bluey episodes, spicy takes, boat-based humiliation, and giving a damn! Guest: @coreymoen Hosts: @alysonohara @sethlunsford

Jun 13, 202543 minSeason 1Ep. 5

4. Maybe Just Neurotypical (with Hailey Wallis)

Meet Haley Wallis: designer, former college athlete, and self-described quiet person killing it in the freelance field. We talk about growing up in small-town Iowa, athletic burnout, design school during COVID, and which office member would thrive on The Bachelor . We also play “Guess That 90s Thing” and gush about Hailey’s grandma Cathy. Guest: @hellohaileywallis Hosts: @alysonohara @sethlunsford

Jun 06, 202549 minSeason 1Ep. 4

3. Don't Go Chasing Sparkles (with Georgie Blair)

In this episode, we’re joined by the effervescent Georgie Blair—hairstylist, salon co-owner, CrossFit baddie, and creator of the “Sunday Sticky.” From Travis Kelce haircuts to reflections on burnout, Georgie opens up about what it means to live a fun but intentional life. We talk intuitive style, setting boundaries with clients, finding your color season, and how Precious is hoarding Georgie’s Diet Coke. Guest: @georgieblair @fathomdsm Hosts: @alysonohara and @sethlunsford...

May 23, 202550 minSeason 1Ep. 3

2. Do You Even Horse, Girl? (with Liv Hunt)

Designer, developer, and mystical horse girl Liv Hunt joins us this week to talk identity shapeshifting, creative burnout, and the spiritual symbolism of seeing a coyote on the golf course. We explore what it means to grow out of past versions of yourself, why being a “jack of all trades” is both a gift and a curse, and how to build a chill life that still gets things done. Also: protein powder, McDonald’s sauce psychology, and Webflow’s scent profile. In this episode: @alysonohara @sethlunsford...

May 16, 202536 minSeason 1Ep. 2

1. We Invented Podcast

In this very serious first episode, Alyson and Seth cover everything from their high school hobbies to the emotional turmoil of describing what you “do” for a living. Plus, they reveal the real reason this show exists: they're tired of creatives taking themselves so seriously—and they needed a place to talk about it. Catchphrases are coined. Diagnoses are disclosed. Spaghetti is thrown. Welcome to the pod. This episode is hosted by @alysonohara and @sethlunsford...

May 08, 202555 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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