Obsessions: Val Garland On The Thrill Of A Car Boot Sale

Welcome to our brand new limited podcast series, The Skin You're In! Each week, for six weeks, we'll be exploring what it means to be alive today, and the biggest issues affecting our generation. From period poverty to body positivity, gender, disability, feminism and race, we want to know where the conversations are at, and what we can do to move them forward.And this week, we are so thrilled to be chatting to the wonderful Nyome Nicholas-Williams — aka, @curvynyome! You may have seen her campaign #IWantToSeeNyome all across your insta over the last few months; and we're chatting to the plus size model about censorship online, community, and being the change you want to see in the world.⁣Want to support the podcast? If you're a brand or organisation that could help us continue the show, Please fill in this form. Can't wait to hear from you!We'd love to know what you think about our podcast. Fill out this survey here to let us know <3The Skin You're In, a Polyester Podcast, is brought to you by Polyester's founding editor in chief Ione Gamble (@ionegamble), and co-hosted and produced by Olivia Graham (@og.irl), in collaboration with Monki. Polyester is a self published culture zine exploring intersectional URL feminism in the IRL world. Have faith in your own bad taste! And follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Sep 202030min

Welcome to our brand new limited podcast series, The Skin You're In! Each week, for six weeks, we'll be exploring what it means to be alive today, and the biggest issues affecting our generation. From period poverty to body positivity, gender, disability, feminism and race, we want to know where the conversations are at, and what we can do to move them forward.Our first guest is the wonderful Yomi Adegoke! A multi-award winning journalist, and co-author of the best selling book Slay In Your Lane, Yomi tells us about creating spaces for Black women, the changing face of internet discourse, how we can foster meaningful change as well as productive dialogue, and much more.Want to support the podcast? If you're a brand or organisation that could help us continue the show, Please fill in this form. Can't wait to hear from you!We'd love to know what you think about our podcast. Fill out this survey here to let us know <3The Skin You're In, a Polyester Podcast, is brought to you by Polyester's founding editor in chief Ione Gamble (@ionegamble), and co-hosted and produced by Olivia Graham (@og.irl), in collaboration with Monki. Polyester is a self published culture zine exploring intersectional URL feminism in the IRL world. Have faith in your own bad taste! And follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Sep 202035min

Every other week we'll be picking the brain of a different creative about something they admire that has nothing to do with how they generate their income.Delving deep into the minds of our favourite people's deepest obsessions, this week we're joined by the inspiring Charli Howard. The business woman and model is telling us all about her love of 1950's pinup imagery, and how in a photoshop obsessed world, finding these images helps her feel emboldened to be herself unapologetically. Ione, Olivia, and Charli also discuss the idea of being sexually empowered vs. sexualised; why we need to stop putting women down for wanting attention, and how as a model, owning her own image, body, and sexuality is of utmost important. Inspired by Emily Ratajkowski's recent essay in The Cut, Charli will also be sharing her thoughts on the industry, what needs to change, and her own experiences.TW: Sexual assault, abuse of power.Want to support the podcast? If you're a brand or organisation that could help us continue the show, Please fill in this form. Can't wait to hear from you!We'd love to know what you think about our podcast. Fill out this survey here to let us know <3The Polyester Podcast is brought to you by Polyester's founding editor in chief Ione Gamble (@ionegamble), and co-hosted and produced by Olivia Graham (@og.irl). Polyester is a self published culture zine exploring intersectional URL feminism in the IRL world. Have faith in your own bad taste! And follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Sep 202031min

Every other week we'll be picking the brain of a different creative about something they admire that has nothing to do with how they generate their income.Delving deep into the minds of our favourite people's deepest obsessions, this week we're joined by the amazing Tommy Dorfman. The actor, writer, and performer is telling us all about their obsession with Tarot. From their first reading at a Hollywood Halloween party, and the practice's growing popularity amongst queer people, to using the cards to finding belonging, how seriously we should take the messages they bring us, and much more. Does it really matter if tarot is true or not, as long as we believe it? Tune in to hear Tommy, Ione, and Olivia delving into the ins and outs of seeking guidance from mystical forces.Want to support the podcast? If you're a brand or organisation that could help us continue the show, Please fill in this form. Can't wait to hear from you!We'd love to know what you think about our podcast. Fill out this survey here to let us know <3The Polyester Podcast is brought to you by Polyester's founding editor in chief Ione Gamble (@ionegamble), and co-hosted and produced by Olivia Graham (@og.irl). Polyester is a self published culture zine exploring intersectional URL feminism in the IRL world. Have faith in your own bad taste! And follow us on Instagram! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Sep 202036min

Every other week we'll be picking the brain of a different creative about something they admire that has nothing to do with how they generate their income.Delving deep into the minds of our favourite people's deepest obsessions, this week we're joined by the incredible Mae Muller. The London based singer-songwriter will be telling us all about her obsession with Rihanna! An obsession she probably shares with half the world, (including both Olivia and Ione), Mae tells us everything from the first time she heard her music, to her impact on her as a fellow musician, her refusal to be boxed into one profession and much more. We're also chatting to Mae about stan and fan culture, why we need to reject the idea of 'good' female role models, and the pressure on women to present as perfect at all timesThe Polyester Podcast is brought to you by Polyester's founding editor in chief Ione Gamble (@ionegamble), and co-hosted and produced by Olivia Graham (@og.irl). Polyester is a self published culture zine exploring intersectional URL feminism in the IRL world. Have faith in your own bad taste!Want to support the podcast? If you're a brand or organisation that could help us continue the show, Please fill in this form. Can't wait to hear from you!We'd love to know what you think about our podcast. Fill out this survey here to let us know <3To keep up with Polyester zine, head to: polyesterzine.com, or @polyesterzine on all socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Aug 202031min

Every other week we'll be picking the brain of a different creative about something they admire that has nothing to do with how they generate their income.Delving deep into the minds of our favourite people's deepest obsessions, this week we're joined by the incredible Ryan O'Connell. The screenwriter, director, comedian, and creator of Netflix's Special is telling us all about his obsession with SWINGING (no, not that type of swinging). Recorded in the midst of lockdown, Ryan tells Ione all about how spending time on the swings help him escape to a meditative state, the history of his love for the activity, what makes the perfect swing, how lockdown has impacted his obsession, and much more.The Polyester Podcast is brought to you by Polyester's founding editor in chief Ione Gamble (@ionegamble), and co-hosted and produced by Olivia Graham (@og.irl). Polyester is a self published culture zine exploring intersectional URL feminism in the IRL world. Have faith in your own bad taste!Want to support the podcast? If you're a brand or organisation that could help us continue the show, Please fill in this form. Can't wait to hear from you!We'd love to know what you think about our podcast. Fill out this survey here to let us know <3To keep up with Polyester zine, head to: polyesterzine.com, or @polyesterzine on all socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Juli 202032min

Every other week we'll be picking the brain of a different creative about something they admire that has nothing to do with how they generate their income.Delving deep into the minds of our favourite people's deepest obsessions, this week we're joined by the wonderful Aluna Francis. The musician (best known as one half of her duo AlunaGeorge), is telling us all about her obsession with tea. From her first memories of the beverage, to what makes the perfect cup; Aluna and Ione will be discussing why tea is so synonymous with comfort, the perils of finding a kettle in the U.S, and the lengths Aluna will go to in order to ensure she gets her brew just how she likes it.The Polyester Podcast is brought to you by Polyester's founding editor in chief Ione Gamble (@ionegamble), and co-hosted and produced by Olivia Graham (@og.irl). Polyester is a self published culture zine exploring intersectional URL feminism in the IRL world. Have faith in your own bad taste!Want to support the podcast? If you're a brand or organisation that could help us continue the show, Please fill in this form. Can't wait to hear from you!We'd love to know what you think about our podcast. Fill out this survey here to let us know <3To keep up with Polyester zine, head to: polyesterzine.com, or @polyesterzine on all socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Juni 202030min