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
Episode 248: ATTN: Confidential with Maggie Greene
This year, Clotheshorse all star, Maggie Greene (The Halloween Queen) embarked on an epic international, cross-country adventure that she called The Tragic Optimist Tour. Along the way, she recorded ...
11 Nov 20251h 53min
Episode 247: Let's build the future we want (LIVE IN PORTLAND)
Live in Portland, OR at Holocene, Amanda is joined by Karen, Cassie, and Frances to talk about how sewing is an important part of a better future. We will also discuss:Maybe instant gratification isn'...
2 Nov 20252h 10min
Episode 246: Doomerism is boring (LIVE IN SEATTLE!)
Live in Seattle, WA at the Here-After, Amanda is joined by Nivi, Kim, and Janelle to talk about optimism, activism, and why doomerism is just so @#$%ing boring. We will also discuss:What it means to b...
26 Okt 20252h
