Episode 239: I'm With The Brand (unpacking how brands influence our brains), part one
This episode is part one in an ongoing series about brands and how they influence our identities and drive consumerism.In this episode:We’re going to break down what brand and branding mean, using fiz...
14 Jul 20251h 42min
Episode 238: Five Years of Clotheshorse
In honor of five years of Clotheshorse, Amanda brings back the very first episode of the show (mandatory listening for any one interested in slow fashion), "Romper Drama and Useless Safety Pins, or It...
6 Jul 20252h 8min
Episode 237: Billionaire Boycott List, with Ariel of Cobbled Goods
Would you be surprised to hear that your favorite shoe brand is neither family-owned nor as punk as it portrays itself to be?Did you know that wealth inequality and shoes are directly connected? Could...
25 Jun 20252h 3min
Episode 236: Ripped From the Headlines...
In this episode, Amanda explores and explains a few different topics that are “ripped from the headlines,” including some news submitted from listeners:A recap of Amanda's day at the United Nations Fa...
11 Jun 20251h 56min
Episode 235: Reading, Writing, and Hanging out at the mall, with Jane and Molly of Content Queen
This week you are going to meet Molly and Jane of Content Queen, a two-person Bay Area-based zine publisher. And we are going to talk about all kinds of very hot topics (including literally Hot Topic)...
4 Jun 20252h 42min
Episode 234: Who killed Jo-Ann?
What happened to Jo-Ann (the massive fabric/craft store chain)? In many places, it was the only game in town. It had a captive audience. And sewing and mending are on the rise. So Amanda set out ...
14 Mai 20251h 56min
Episode 233: Making the secondhand economy more equitable, with Valeria of Thryft Ship
A better future for our planet means most people buying secondhand clothing most of the time. Right now we live in a “golden era” of shopping secondhand…if you’re the customer! But the infrastructure ...
6 Mai 20252h 14min
Episode 232: Wear what you want to wear, with Marlee of Style Me Slowly
Understanding what your personal style and wearing what you want to wear? AMAZING! Not only does it feel great to love your clothes, it's also an essential part of a more sustainable way of life. In ...
29 Apr 20251h 50min
