The Trials of Selling Books Online
Hosts Julie and Jake discuss recent book reads, including Jake finishing “Ultramarine” by Marie NDiaye, about a female freight-ship captain and a mysterious extra crew member after a swim stop. Julie ...
15 Syys 25min
Benefits of a Capsule Wardrobe
Julie and Jake discuss capsule wardrobes. Julie explains that a capsule wardrobe focuses on a small set of staple, mix-and-match pieces to reduce closet overwhelm, comparing too many clothing options ...
8 Syys 24min
The Mayhem of Whatnot
Hosts Julie and Jake riff on PBS’s UK show “Celebrity Antiques Road Trip,” where celebrity teams shop secondhand, haggle, and auction items to see who profits most. Julie detours into a London New Yea...
25 Elo 23min
What do you tackle first at an estate sale?
Julie and Jake discuss recent estate-sale experiences. Jake attends a presale at the property behind his home, where an out-of-state heir hires an estate-sale company; with few shoppers, Jake photogra...
18 Elo 20min
What is art's value?
Julie and Jake banter about art, including nudity in French films and public arts funding, then shift to what makes art “nice,” emphasizing subjectivity, decor, sentiment, and stories behind pieces. J...
11 Elo 41min
Painted Tree Fiasco
Hosts Julie and Jake of “Garage Sales Unhinged” share a gossipy story about Painted Tree, a vendor-mall operator where vendors rented booth space while store employees handled sales for a cut. After t...
4 Elo 23min
Pawn or Loan at Pawn Shops
Julie explains a Wall Street Journal article about pawn shop chains serving the K-shaped economy, where higher-income consumers remain comfortable while lower-income individuals struggle with essentia...
28 Heinä 29min
