Episode 256: There IS (more) ethical consumption under capitalism (part one) with Lisa of Retro Housewife Goes Green
Yes, there IS more ethical consumption under capitalism, but it all starts with understanding the impact of where and when we spend our money. In this episode (part one of two), Amanda is joined by ...
17 Mar 1h 43min
Episode 255: I'm With The Brand (the price is right?), part eight
This episode is part eight in an ongoing series about brands and how they influence our identities and drive consumerism. In this episode, we will talk about how the price we are willing to pay for an...
3 Mar 1h 41min
Episode 254: How (and why) I worked in fast fashion, part 2
In part two of two, Amanda explains how and why they worked in fast fashion. This episode picks back up at Amanda's worst job ever, takes a journey through the very opaque supply chain to (hopefully) ...
11 Feb 1h 37min
Episode 253: How (and why) I worked in fast fashion, part 1
In part one of two, Amanda explains how and why they worked in fast fashion. This episode gets started in Portland, OR in 2002, travels to the Urban Outfitters home office in Philadelphia, PA, then o...
3 Feb 1h 49min
Episode 252: Survival is Political, with Lisa of Retro Housewife Goes Green
Survival *is* political. This week -- for the first episode of 2026 -- Amanda is joined by Lisa Sharp, aka Retro Housewife Goes Green. Lisa shares her own experiences becoming activated politically. ...
20 Jan 1h 56min
Episode 251: A Japan-isode, part 2
You asked for it, so here it is: a recap of Amanda's first two weeks of her 2025 Japan trip! What Amanda covers in this episode:Tips for finding the best prices on airline tickets. Special shout to Re...
2 Jan 1h 56min
Episode 250: A Japan-isode, featuring Mr. Dustin Travis White
Hey! It's a little end of year treat: Mr. Dustin Travis White joins Amanda to talk about the two weeks they spent together in Japan, traveling from Nagoya to Fukuoka to Beppu to Tokyo. They touch on ...
25 Des 20251h 57min
Episode 249: I'm With The Brand (in Japan), part seven
This episode is part seven in an ongoing series about brands and how they influence our identities and drive consumerism. In this episode, recorded in Kyoto, Japan, we'll unpack how the importance of ...
24 Nov 20251h 40min
