That One Couple's podcast
A podcast about design, visual development, life and parenting from the point of view of Jessica Cruz-Abalos and Nelson Abalos Jr.
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- 4
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- Sep 14, 2026
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- Aug 10, 2026
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AI Slop & The 80/20 Problem (opens the original)
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Nelson and Jess break down the 80/20 rule in software — why no app is ever truly "done," why AI-generated work is stuck at C-minus passing, and how decades of creative expertise make all the difference in that final 20%. From nostalgic screen resolutions to swim class analogies, they explore why perfection is overrated, why tools always need workarounds, and why the experts you hire are the missing piece AI can't replace.
Rebrands Aren't Just a Logo (opens the original)
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Our first video episode! Jess is hiding behind her laptop, Nelson's braving the camera, and we're breaking down why the internet always overreacts to rebrands. We talk about what a rebrand actually involves, why companies really do it, and what probably happened behind the scenes at Instagram, Jaguar, and Gap's infamous logo flop — plus the messy, emotional reality of the creative process most people never see.
That One Couple's interview #1 (opens the original)
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A married couple who've been together since 2004 turn their everyday car conversations into candid, funny, and surprisingly insightful interviews with each other. From nervous poops and drip coffee anxiety to how competitive tennis and marching band shaped their careers, they dig into the questions they've never asked each other — covering design, teamwork, learning styles, and the messy reality of life and love. No PR team, no filters, just two creatives being unapologetically themselves.
Corporate vs. Self-Employed: A Millennial's Take (opens the original)
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The millennial experience: corporate or self-employed, which one's actually better? We've lived both sides, and the answer is complicated. From mass layoffs to trauma-bonding with coworkers, from leaving a stable job to building something of our own, this is our honest take Learn more about us and see our work at ThatOneCouple.com
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