Design Downtime
Episodes
Jess Paris Loves to Snowboard
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get stoked to shred some pow, when Jess Paris joins us to talk about her passion for snowboarding. She describes how getting kicked out of ski school ...
Lex Lofthouse Loves Pokémon Cards
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gotta catch 'em all! Including this episode, when Lex Lofthouse joins us to talk about her passion for collecting Pokémon cards. She’s been collect...
Tim Van Damme Loves to Make Custom Keyboards
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to Caps Lock in and Esc into another episode, as Tim Van Damme joins us to talk about his passion for designing mechanical keyboards. He d...
Lauren LoPrete Loves Snoopy
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happiness is a warm puppy, when Lauren LoPrete joins us to talk about her love of Snoopy. She describes creating "This Charming Charlie", a Tumblr mas...
James Mathias Loves to Paint Miniatures
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your paints and tiny brush, as James Mathias joins us to talk about his passion for miniature painting. He explains how the hobby, primarily cent...
Connie Chen Loves Drag Queens
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shantay, we all stay, when Connie Chen joins us to talk about her love of drag and drag queens. She describes how drag culture became a lifeline for h...
Bahar Espiritu Loves Fantasy Novels
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get on your dragon and join our magical quest, as Bahar Espiritu talks to us about her lifelong passion for fantasy novels. She recounts listening to ...
Shell Little Loves Minecraft
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Watch out for creepers, as Shell Little takes us on a journey to the blocky world of Minecraft. They progressed from vanilla gameplay to modded Minecr...
Chela Giraldo Loves Downhill Longboarding
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is going downhill fast, as Chela Giraldo joins us to talk about her love of extreme longboarding. She describes her journey from discover...
Dan Brown Loves Board Games
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of season 4, Dan Brown joins us to share about his love of hobby board games. He talks about transitioning from games like Monopo...
Erika Hall Loves Painting Portraits of Chickens
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the season 3 finale, and to celebrate, Erika Hall joins us to talk about her unique artistic journey of painting chicken portraits. What began ...
Dominika Noworolska Loves Tea
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Put the kettle on and get ready to hear Dominika Noworolska talk to us about her love of tea. She describes her journey from discovering tea culture a...
Ryan Rumsey Loves The '80s
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is bursting with neon colours, coming-of-age movies, and acid-washed jeans, as Ryan Rumsey joins us to talk about his deep connection to ...
Anthony Hobday Loves Solo Tabletop RPGs
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab a pen, paper, and maybe some dice, as Anthony Hobday joins us to discuss his journey into solo tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). He talks abo...
Homer Gaines Loves Producing Music
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All quiet in the studio, as Homer Gaines joins us to share his lifelong journey with music production. He recounts developing his skills creating musi...
Stéphanie Walter Loves Paper Crafting
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s sticker time, as Stéphanie Walter joins us to talk about her love for paper crafting. After starting with stickers, she “branched” to colo...
Bill Kurland Loves Punk Rock
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dye your hair blue and rip your jeans, because Bill Kurland is joining us to talk about his love for punk rock. He talks about getting exposed to punk...
Kasey Labelle Loves Puppies
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They’re good dogs, especially when Kasey Labelle joins us to share her lifelong connection with puppies. She recounts her childhood with two family ...
Cheryl Platz Loves Live Streaming
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for puppets and Shakespeare (?!) as Cheryl Platz joins us to talk about her journey into live streaming. She shares how her background as ...
Amy Ogg Loves Latte Art
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy a foamy cup of coffee decorated with a heart, as Amy Ogg joins us to talk about her adventures in the world of competitive latte art. She provid...
Steve Portigal Loves Creative Writing
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here comes the literary trope of the “interview podcast”, when Steve Portigal joins us to talk about his journey into creative writing. Known for ...
Shelby Corbella Loves Escape Rooms
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You have 30 minutes to find the code to the exit, as Shelby Corbella joins us to talk about her love of escape rooms. Shelby, who has completed over 2...
Katie Langerman Loves Rock Climbing
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re reaching new heights, as Katie Langerman joins us to talk about her adventures in indoor rock climbing. She introduces the different types of ...
Amy Hupe Loves Watercolour Painting
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get your brush and easel ready as Amy Hupe joins us to share her newfound passion for watercolour painting. She talks about reconnecting with the hobb...
Asia Hoe Loves Video Games
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your controller and get ready to double jump, as Asia Hoe joins us to talk about her love of video games, starting with memories of playing Mario...
Karen VanHouten Loves '80s New Wave
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of season 3, Karen VanHouten joins us to share her love of ’80s new wave music, a love that began in high school in the mid-198...
Joe Natoli Loves Heavy Metal
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the season two finale and this week’s episode goes to eleven, as Joe Natoli joins us to talk about his lifelong passion for heavy metal music...
Elyse Holladay Loves Sewing
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your fabric and pick your favourite stitch, as Elyse Holladay joins us to talk about her adventures with sewing. She recounts being inspired by h...
Cristina Lutcan Loves Obstacle Course Racing
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Things get muddy, as Cristina Lutcan joins us to talk about her love for obstacle course racing. She recounts how a military camp gifted by her parent...
Pavel Samsonov Loves to Bake Bread
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You won’t need a starter for this conversation, as Pavel Samsonov joins us to share his passion for baking sourdough bread. Like many others, he sta...
Shannon Leahy Loves Australia
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re going to a land down under, as Shannon Leahy joins us to talk about her love for Australia. She reflects on growing up as a dual citizen of th...
Laura Worrick Loves Backyard Farming
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Worrick had a farm and on that farm she had a… well, you’ll have to listen to this episode to find out! Laura shares her journey from childh...
Anna Cook Loves Roller Derby
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your skates but don’t forget your helmet and knee pads, as Anna Cook joins us to talk about her newfound passion for roller derby. She explains...
Ian Murchison Loves Racing Drones
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s take to the sky, as Ian Murchison flies us into the thrilling world of drone racing. He shares his background in racing remote control cars an...
Anne Hjortshøj Loves Contemporary Fine Art
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s dive into the intersection of design, art, and craft, as Anne Hjortshøj joins us to talk about contemporary fine art, which she finds more ab...
Katharina Koberdamm Loves Scandinavia
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not just IKEA and fjords, as Katharina Koberdamm joins us to share her deep passion for Scandinavia. Her fascination began in her 20s with Swed...
Donnie D'Amato Loves Dancing
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get into the groove, as Donnie D’Amato shares his journey into the world of dance, from dancing in the kitchen with his family to mimicking moves fr...
Amy Lee Loves 3D Printing
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s travel into the third dimension with Amy Lee, as she shares about her journey of discovering 3D printing with an initial understanding of the ...
Val Poon Loves Surfing
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your longboard and join us on the beach, as Val Poon shares her unique journey from growing up in the urban environment of Hong Kong to becoming ...
Chris Strahl Loves Dungeons & Dragons
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grab on to your character sheet and roll for initiative, as Chris Strahl shares about his lifelong love of Dungeons & Dragons. He reflects on his ...
Soren Hamby Loves Glow Art
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Turn off the lights and enjoy the vibrant colours, as Soren Hamby joins us to talk about their love of glow art. They share their fascination with nat...
Sara Wachter-Boettcher Loves Powerlifting
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of season 2, Sara Wachter-Boettcher shares her journey with powerlifting, and how it helped her redefine her relationship with he...
Brad Frost Loves to Play Music
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season one of Design Downtime is ending on a high (musical) note, as Brad Frost joins us to talk about how much he loves making music. Brad recounts t...
Angelina Severino Loves Creating Poster Art
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Angelina Severino joins us to talk about her love of poster art. She discusses the evolution of the poster from a practical advertising tool to a reco...
Amelia Marschall-Miller Loves Pottery
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your clay and join us as Amelia Marschall-Miller shares her journey with pottery, rekindled after a long hiatus since her childhood fascination w...
Justin Godard Loves to Ride a Bike
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Put on your bicycle helmet and join us in the bike lane, as Justin Godard talks about his lifelong passion of cycling. Justin reflects on the changing...
Julie Tait Loves Autocross
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Start your engines, as Julie Tait joins Design Downtime to share her passion for car racing. Julie tells us how she fell in love with the sport of aut...
Laura Costantino Loves Stories
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s story time on Design Downtime, as Laura Costantino joins us to talk about their lifelong love of stories. They take us all the way back to thei...
Davy Fung Loves Podcasting
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Podcasting all-star Davy Fung joins us to talk about… podcasting?! He tells us how he went from being a listener to trying to create a podcast himse...
Noelle Lansford Loves Local Theatre
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Noelle Lansford enters stage right to tell us about her love of local theatre. She takes us through her journey, starting from her high school days up...
Taylor Cashdan Loves Sandlot Baseball
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining us on the field is Taylor Cashdan, who’s here to tell us about his love for sandlot baseball. Taylor talks about the approachability of the ...
Mordechai Hammer Loves Improv Comedy
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mordechai Hammer joins us to talk about the world of improv comedy. He talks about his journey into learning and practicing improv, joining a local tr...
Ben Callahan Loves Coffee
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Callahan shares his journey and passion for coffee, a fascination that began in childhood. This curiosity led him to explore the science behind co...
Holly Camponez Loves Cooking
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Holly Camponez shares with us her lifelong passion for cooking which began in a tiny kitchen at the age of six, how it’s been a way for her to contr...
PJ Onori Loves Photography
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PJ Onori joins us to talk about his lifelong love of photography. He discusses his introduction to a manual camera in art school, finding deeper meani...
Ermi Mendoza-Isais Loves Fitness
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ermi Isais joins us to share her fitness journey; from viewing it as a mere obligation to discovering its transformative power. Through the unexpected...
Raquel Breternitz Loves Comics
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with Raquel Breternitz about her love for comics. Raquel has a particular interest in indie comics and autobiographical work, appreciating how...
Emilie Mazurek Loves to Travel
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode, we talk with Emilie Mazurek about her passion for travel. Emilie discusses her first time traveling solo, and how that adventure...
Introduction
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt the pressure to constantly hustle, grind, and push yourself to the limits in your design career? I know I have. In a world where hu...