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Unearthing

ORCA
Stone
Nature-Based Technologies
Willow
Cambium Carbon
Local Sourcing
Brisbane
Zak and Fox
Carbon Smart Wood
Low Tech Institute
Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Los Angeles
Birds
Urban Wildlife
Basket Weaving
Wood
Thermal Modification
Native Plants
Brooklyn
Slow Craft
Seasons

Unearthing is a study of the materials that make up our natural world . Hosted by ORCA's founder, Molly Sedlacek. Each episode is a dialogue between design and the natural world, digging into different methodologies of construction and materiality. We’ll share our best practices and philosophies while learning from experts who approach their craft as a collaboration with nature itself. Join us as ... more

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A dialogue with Jonathan Cross, an American ceramicist that works out of his studio in the High Desert in California. We talk to Jonathan about his use of ancient wood-firing techniques, his innate trust in the alchemy of clay and embers, and the imp... more

A dialogue with Damaso Mayer, a Mexico City-born artist and the designer behind Estudio Material based in the bay area. We talk to Damaso about his upbringing, how he finds the right stone, and his lifelong quest to highlight raw materials.

A dialogue with Ben Christensen, the founder of Cambium, the modern market for wood — where you can source materials made from salvaged and under-utilized trees. On the episode, Ben shares the value of building a localized supply chain, the environme... more

A dialogue with Zak Profera, the founder of Zak + Fox, a textile company known for their imaginative fabrics, wall coverings, and rugs deeply rooted in origin and story. We talk to Zak about how nature inspires him, the pillars of his business, and t... more

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Damaso Mayer
Mexico City born artist and the designer behind Estudio Material based in the Bay Area
Estudio Material
Episode: Unearthing Metal & Stone with Estudio Material
Ben Christensen
CEO and co-founder of Cambium Carbon
Cambium Carbon
Episode: Unearthing Wood with Cambium
Zak Profera
Founder of Zak and Fox
Zak and Fox
Episode: Unearthing Textiles with Zak Profera
Ian Collings
American sculptor and designer based in Ojai, California
Independent artist
Episode: Unearthing Stone with Ian Collings
Alex Rooted
Weaver devoted to the craft of basket making
Independent artisan
Episode: Unearthing: Willow with Alex Rooted
Adam Baz
Falconer and bird biologist based in East Los Angeles
Independent / Falconry practitioner
Episode: Unearthing: Wildlife in the garden with Adam Baz
Julia Watson
Australian-born author, researcher, lecturer, and landscape designer; expert on nature-based indigenous technologies
Low Tech Institute; author of Low Tech the Book
Episode: Unearthing: Lo—TEK Design with Julia Watson

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Molly Sedlacesk
Host of Unearthing, founder of ORCA

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Soul Nourishing

    Soaking in the honest, feminine, grounded energy. Thank you.

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    Fire and Water Ceramics
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners describe the show as nourishing and grounded, with honest storytelling.
Guests are consistently insightful and deeply knowledgeable about materials.
The conversations feel practical, actionable, and respectful of craft and nature.

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Unearthing: Willow with Alex Rooted
Q: Tell me about the relationship with Willow and how it informs your weaving practice.
Alex describes Willow as a living, non-prescriptive material that requires patience and tactile knowledge, shaping her approach to weaving through hands-on experimentation and seasonality.
Unearthing: Lo—TEK Design with Julia Watson
Q: Julia, can you tell us a little bit about how you got to where you are, kind of your journey?
The guest describes a career that blends architecture, landscape design, and Indigenous knowledge systems, including teaching at major universities and incorporating Native practices into broader curricula and projects.
Unearthing Textiles with Zak Profera
Q: What advice would you give to someone who wants to incorporate your materials into their space?
Don't match everything; embrace mix and pattern; start with an anchor and allow colors and textures to converse across spaces, giving room for personality and longevity rather than chasing quick trends.
Unearthing Textiles with Zak Profera
Q: Can you share with us, Zak, your earliest memory of being in nature or in a garden?
Zak recalls growing up in Los Angeles with a suburban yard featuring an avocado tree and a childhood spent visiting the beach with his mother, which shaped his lifelong connection to nature and materials.

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This show centers conversations about materials and the natural world, exploring how stone, wood, textiles, and other elements inform design, craft, and architecture. Episodes feature designers, makers, and scientists who foreground material honesty, local sourcing, sustainability, and traditional techniques, often weaving personal history and ecological ethics into practical lessons for building, landscape, and living spaces. Notable is a consistent emphasis on hands-on craft, regenerative approaches, and the idea that materials teach function, aesthetic, and responsibility. A standout throughline is the care for place—local ecosystems, indigenous knowledge, and community-based making—that differentiates this program and offers listeners c... more

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