Episode 264: pLEAsE, no more nostalgia slop (dELiA*s revisited)
As we discussed in the previous episode, nostalgia is so @#$%ing lucrative. So of course, everyone is trying to cash in with some nostalgia slop of their own...including Target. In this "very special...
6 Sep 1h 40min
Episode 263: Nostalgia for sale (featuring Esprit)
From reissues of iconic toys to the resurgence of our favorite middle school brands, there is nostalgia for sale all around us. In this episode, Amanda unpacks why nostalgia is a powerful (and easy) ...
31 Aug 1h 41min
Episode 262: How to "background check" a brand (featuring Quince)
In a world of greenwashing, wall-to-wall podcast ads, and affiliate marketing "listicles," it's really hard to know if a brand is actually as sustainable and ethical as it claims. Well, Amanda has be...
20 Jul 1h 39min
Episode 261: I'm With The Brand (Everlane + Stickergate), part ten
This episode is part ten in an ongoing series about brands and how they influence our identities and drive consumerism. In this episode, we are going to examine brands and their values: their true val...
17 Jun 1h 50min
Episode 260: Your beliefs are your superpower, with Malena of The Slow Era
Forget apps, AI, and "miracle" eco fabrics...the solution to the fast fashion and overconsumption crisis is…PEOPLE. The future is human! And one way people come into play as part of all of this is vi...
19 Mai 2h 20min
Episode 259: I'm With The Brand (pyramids & price tags), part nine
This episode is part nine in an ongoing series about brands and how they influence our identities and drive consumerism. In this episode, we will continue to explore how the price we are willing to pa...
27 Apr 1h 44min
Episode 258: Let's get hyperlocal, with Sara + Matthew of The York msprint
There are so many ways we can be an active, positive force within our communities. Sometimes it’s just hard to know where to start! This week you’re going to meet Sara and Matthew, the people behind ...
16 Apr 1h 39min
Episode 257: There IS (more) ethical consumption under capitalism (part two) 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 two of two), Amanda is joined by L...
25 Mar 2h 31min
