Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty
222 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -Host Amanda Lee McCarty (she/they) decodes and demystifies the fashion and retail industries, and takes on topics like consumerism, workers rights, personal style, and why fashion is a case study in capitalism gone awry.
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Episode 107: Creating Is Self Care, featuring Kathleen of Republica Unicornia
November 21, 2021 14:56 - 2 hours - 119 MBKathleen--the owner and yarn wench behind Republica Unicornia--joins us to talk about the therapeutic benefits of crafting, the fight for progress over perfection, and how we can rein in our natural desire to hoard craft supplies. Amanda shares her own experience with creating as a means of coping with grief. And we hear small business audio essays from Rachel of Frayed Threads Mending and Jill of Spoils of Wear. Find everyone on IG: @republica_unicornia_yarns @frayedthreadsmendi...
Episode 106: Shoes Are So Complicated, with Harmony of Alterre Shoes
November 14, 2021 13:27 - 2 hours - 113 MBShoes are *so* complicated: They are expensive to make. The industry is old and stuck in its ways. And it’s really difficult to make shoes sustainably, especially for a small business. Today Harmony of Alterre Shoes explains the challenges she has faced creating better, more ethical shoes. And Kristen of Sex Ed Talk shares her audio essay about starting a micro-publishing company and creating the world's first vagina pop-up book. Find Alterre on instagram: @alterreny If you want t...
Episode 105: Obsessing Over Vintage with Liisa of the Gem App
November 07, 2021 15:48 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBLiisa Jokinen is not only a street style photographer, she's also the founder of the Gem app, a search engine for vintage shopping. We’ll be talking about how Gem works, why Liisa loves vintage, and she’ll debunk some of the myths around vintage and secondhand clothing. Also: listener Anni calls in with a story about her dad and his compassion for others. And Amanda talks about "Bad Art Friend" and why caring is cool. Download Gem in the Apple app store and Google Play. Add your ...
Episode 104: A Hard Pass on the Humping Dog (Slow Gifting with Dani of Picnicwear)
October 31, 2021 13:51 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBDani of Picnicwear is back to start a #SlowGifting revolution. We'll be explaining the importance of shopping small, sharing some of our favorite secondhand gift ideas, and discussing ways we can give gifts in a more thoughtful, intentional way. If you want to meet other Clotheshorse listeners, join the Clotheshorsing Around facebook group. Want to support Clotheshorse *and* receive exclusive episodes and some swag? Then become a patron! You can also make a one-time contribution v...
Episode 103: This Is A Bad System, with Aja Barber (part 2)
October 24, 2021 12:49 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBIn part two of two of our conversation with Aja Barber, we talk about better gifting practices, workplace PTSD, and so much more! You'll also get to hear about the deleted chapter from Consumed. Check out Aja's book Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism. And support Aja's work via Patreon: www.patreon.com/AjaBarber Elise of Nyeliner and World is Burning drops by to talk about her new project that works to normalize packaging reuse, ...
Episode 102: This Is A Bad System, with Aja Barber (part 1)
October 17, 2021 13:46 - 1 hour - 91.4 MB"I want people to understand that this is a bad system." Aja Barber is here to tell you why it's time to stop giving your hard-earned money to fast fashion billionaires. There's no way you won't be revved and and ready to change the world after hearing Aja's thoughts and expertise! This is part one of two of our conversation. Check out Aja's book Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism. And support Aja's work via Patreon: www.patreon...
Episode 101: Let's Talk About Money (with Maria Dowd)
October 10, 2021 17:14 - 2 hours - 112 MBThey say money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy housing, food, healthcare, and lots of other things. And while school and pop culture/media have prepared us to be good workers and consumers, we haven't been taught very much about how to protect ourselves financially. Maria shares her expertise and thoughts around consumerism, creating intergenerational wealth, and financial self care. Have questions for Maria? Want to tell her that you loved hearing her on the show? Fin...
Episode 100!!! Amanda + Meredith Save Halloween
October 03, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBFor the 100th episode, Amanda and special guest/CH All-Star Meredith tackle a subject near and dear: saving Halloween! Halloween is one of the best times of the year, but it's on the verge of being ruined by big business and throwaway culture. Learn the haunting stories of Spirit of Halloween and Party City! Hear chilling statistics about the waste and overconsumption associated with spooky season. And learn ways to have a more sustainable and creatively satisfying holiday. Get so...
Episode 99: Nothing is Disposable, part III (with Chloe and Sammy of the OR Foundation)
September 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBIn the final installment of a three part series, Chloe and Sammy of the OR Foundation continue our exploration of the repercussions of our overconsumption on Ghana, its people, and our entire planet. Both of them are fashion designers--in addition to their work with the OR Foundation in Ghana--and they will explain how experiencing fast fashion's impact on the people of Accra has changed their relationship with fashion and clothing. And Amanda explains how/why the fashion industry...
Episode 98: Nothing is Disposable (with Liz Ricketts of the OR Foundation), part II
September 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBIn part two of a three part series, Liz Ricketts of the OR Foundation is back to continue our discussion about the repercussions of our overconsumption on Ghana, its people, and our entire planet. And Amanda gives a lesson on circularity and clothing recycling...and why these two terms are being used more and more in greenwashing campaigns. Please follow the OR Foundation on IG @theorispresent Watch the CBS Morning segment about fast fashion and Kantamanto: https://www.youtube.c...
Episode 97: Nothing is Disposable (with Liz Ricketts of the OR Foundation), part I
September 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBThrowaway culture may not seem to affect you personally (spoiler: it actually is), but the fast fashion cycle of shop/wear a few times/donate is having a massive negative impact on humans, animals, and the planet...it’s just happening out of our line of sight. In part one of a three part series, Liz Ricketts of the OR Foundation breaks down the repercussions of our overconsumption on Ghana, its people, and our entire planet, bringing it into our full line of sight. About 15 milli...
Episode 96: The Not-So-Clean Business of Soap (with Melissa of Vellum St. Soap Company)
September 05, 2021 16:45 - 2 hours - 134 MBIt's the first episode of NOTHING IS DISPOSABLE month (aka September), and Melissa of Vellum St. Soap Company is here to educate us about soap (and so much more). We talk about skin care, packaging waste and fragrances...but we also muse about throwaway culture, food waste, and so much more. And Amanda discusses the fallacy that beauty/personal care products are disposable. Find Melissa on IG: @vellumstsoapcompany Extra Credit Reading list: "1 Pound of Essential Oil = 250 Pound...
Episode 95: The Greenwashing Detective Academy (featuring Garik of Eco-Stylist)
August 29, 2021 14:50 - 2 hours - 122 MBGarik--the founder of Eco-Stylist--drops by to talk about all of the different ways brands engage in greenwashing (aka when they confuse us into giving them our money by offering us the illusion that they are doing something great for the planet and its people). We'll debunk the Loooooop machine, explain how greenwashing claims begin to look like hard facts, and reveal some of the surprising greenwashing culprits out there! And Garik will share his favorite truly sustainable/truly ...
Episode 94: Meet Me At The Juniors' Department (Department Stores with Jenny Of Late To The Party)
August 25, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 129 MBCH All-Star Jenny of Late To The Party drops by for a good time as we break down the history of department stores, share our memories, and of course, hit on some pop culture moments. Find Jenny on IG @latethethepartypeople. Extra Credit Reading: Under One Roof, Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker. Department Stores Bore? Heath Row, Fast Company. Le Tote Bought Lord & Taylor to Save It, but Both Are Bankrupt, Madeline Stone, Business Insider. Urban Outfitters Cannot Escape Le Tote's Trade ...
Episode 93: The Etsy-sodes (part IV): When Were The Good Times?
August 23, 2021 13:21 - 1 hour - 110 MBWhen was the "golden era" of Etsy? In the final installment of the Etsy-sodes, we will be exploring many pivotal moments that changed the company's trajectory (and the lives of its sellers). When did the good times end/the less good times begin? We will try to figure that out! We'll be covering the return (and bitter departure) of Rob Kalin, the manufacturing policy change, the IPO (and the subsequent lawsuit) and all the new fees and shipping polices. And we'll break down why s...
Episode 92: The Etsy-sodes (part III): We Do The Math
August 15, 2021 16:21 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBWelcome back to 2008! We pick up the story of Etsy in 2008, when the start-up accepted some serious cash from some serious investors. And we'll do the math: how easy is it to "quit your day job" as Etsy promised its sellers? Extra Credit Reading! "Manifesto to Maria," EtsyBitch. "Can Rob Kalin Scale Etsy?" Max Chafkin, Inc. "The Etsy Wars," Jessica Bruder, Fortune Small Business. "Sellers Growing Increasingly Unhappy With Lack Of Professionalism At Etsy," Meg Marco, Consumerist. ...
Episode 91: An Etsy-sode That Is Really An eBay-sode
August 08, 2021 17:35 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBYou can't tell the story of Etsy without talking about eBay. eBay crawled so Etsy could run...or something like that. In this episode, we'll break down the history of eBay and how it revolutionized the idea of buying stuff from strangers on the internet. Also: a special guest drops by to listen to a wild story about eBayy involving stalking, prank pizzas, and lots of paranoia. "Inside eBay’s Cockroach Cult: The Ghastly Story of a Stalking Scandal," by David Streitfield, The New Y...
Episode 90: The Etsy-sodes (part I): Children's Books About Fish + Crafting As A Political Expression
August 01, 2021 17:36 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBToday we’ll dig into the early days of Etsy, with special attention on the very crafty, very political, very community-driven primordial soup that birthed Etsy. This will be a majorly nostalgic moment for some of you, especially if you’ve ever subscribed to Bust or attended a Stitch 'n Bitch night. We are going to spend most of this episode in 2005, but we'll take a brief trip back to 1998 to learn about Jean Railla and her website, Get Crafty, which brought together a new generat...
The Etsy-sodes (part I): Children's Books About Fish + Crafting As A Political Expression
August 01, 2021 17:36 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBToday we’ll dig into the early days of Etsy, with special attention on the very crafty, very political, very community-driven primordial soup that birthed Etsy. This will be a majorly nostalgic moment for some of you, especially if you’ve ever subscribed to Bust or attended a Stitch 'n Bitch night. We are going to spend most of this episode in 2005, but we'll take a brief trip back to 1998 to learn about Jean Railla and her website, Get Crafty, which brought together a new generat...
Episode 89: Meet Jade of Fashion Without Trashin (part II)
July 25, 2021 17:03 - 1 hour - 107 MBJade of Fashion Without Trashin is back! And we're going to talk about some of the big players in the world of secondhand clothing: Goodwill and thredUP (among many other topics). Amanda breaks down Goodwill's history of paying workers with disabilities less than minimum wage, how thredUP made $128 million in profit in 2020, and the shocking revelation that a lot of thrift stores are *not* non-profits! Go follow Jade on instagram (@fashionwithouttrashin)! She's breaking down all...
Episode 88: Meet Jade of Fashion Without Trashin (part I)
July 21, 2021 13:57 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBJade of Fashion Without Trashin has been selling secondhand clothing for a loooooong time. Today Jade will share her journey as a reseller: from Ebay to Poshmark to literally opening her own store. She has a ton of expertise to share! By the time you finish this episode, you will know more than ever that selling secondhand is hard work, it’s skilled work, and it's worth paying for. We are also going to talk about our feelings about big fast fashion brands getting into the resale ma...
Patreon Exclusive Sneak Peek! Sugary Cereal, Smurfs, and Intense Longing: The True Story of Cabbage Patch Kids
July 11, 2021 14:15 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBAnother sample of the exclusive episodes you can access by becoming a supporter via Patreon! Join me for a stroll down memory lane as I dig into the true (mostly hidden) story of the Cabbage Patch Kids. We'll stop along the way to reminisce about cereal, cartoons, and Jem. Do you have some feedback? An episode idea? Do YOU want to be a guest on Clotheshorse? Drop us a line at [email protected]. Don’t forget The Clotheshorse Hotline! The phone number is 717.925.7417. ...
Episode 87: I Promise That Shipping Is Never Free (featuring Bethany)
July 07, 2021 15:13 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBOne of our favorite myths to debunk around here is the idea of free shipping. Trucking industry expert (and very stylish person) Bethany is going to help us break down all the people and money involved in getting stuff to stores, to warehouses, and to us. And while trucking might seem invisible to us as we’re curled up on the couch about to check out our shopping cart...trucking is a major industry! Amanda will also break down all the ways in which all of us are actually paying fo...
Episode 86: Personal Style Stories (A Clotheshorse.world Crossover Episode)
June 30, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBThis episode is extra special because various members of the Clotheshorse.world staff have recorded short audio essays about their personal style. Elise shares her journey from vintage vibe to actual vintage/super unique personal style (with a cameo from Modcloth). Iris tells us why she refuses to believe that beauty is pain. Phoebe finally buys a parka. Karrie discusses the intersection between a changing body and her wardrobe. Emma explains how her tattoos are a window int...
Episode 85: Going Out Camis, Teeth Whitening Kits, and Anti-Jeans Sentiments: The Influence Episode, featuring Maggie
June 27, 2021 19:24 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBOne person *can* have an important impact on the world. Today style blogger and actor Maggie O'Gara drops by to talk about her style blogger journey, from fast fashion to preppy style to upcycling dynamo. Read her essay for Clotheshorse.world here. Amanda gives an update on the Uyghur Muslims (and has some homework for YOU): Contact your Representative about expanding the human rights protections within the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA). Here's what you can say:...
Episode 84: Mystery Shoppers, Integrity Tests, and Perfect Closes: #RetailStories
June 23, 2021 18:46 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBWorking retail is almost a universal experience here in the U.S with over 60% of all workers having held a retail job at some point. Yet retail work is hard, poorly paid, and filled with abuse. According to a recent Washington Post report, 649,000 retail employees gave notice in April. In this episode we are going to dig into the relationship between retailers and their workers. And we'll look into the psyche of the rude customer. We'll be talking about mystery shoppers, perfect...
Episode 83: Back to Work (Layoffs, CEO Pay, and Chipotle, featuring Meredith)
June 16, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBMeredith returns to talk about layoffs in the fashion industry...which it turns out are a lot more common than you might think! And she asks the question "what’s the best way to conduct a mass layoff?" We couldn't answer it, but we would love to hear your opinion on it! Amanda will also discuss mass layoffs within profitable companies, CEO compensation, and WTF is up with Chipotle's price increases. Further reading: "When Less Is More" --Meredith's essay for Clotheshorse.world! ...
Episode 82: Prank Gum, Lava Lamps, and Sex Dice: The Story of Spencer Gifts, featuring Meredith
June 13, 2021 17:08 - 2 hours - 113 MBMeredith drops in to get to the bottom of mall staple Spencer Gifts (aka Spencer's). Where did it come from? How does it stay in business in an era when we can find anything we want on the internet? And what does its existence say about us? We will dig into the history of the brand, all of its controversies, and what the brand is selling and doing now. This episode will dig in to a lot of the product Spencer's sells, including a lot of "adult" items, so maybe skip this if litt...
Episode 81: Weird Salads, Tony Danza, and A Dissection of Crocs As a Social Trend (featuring Jess)
June 06, 2021 12:57 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis conversation with Jess (@jesinspace) is the perfect combination of #LaborMonth and #PersonalStyleMonth (which we are observing over at clotheshorse.world). She has had approximately 9-1000 different jobs and she's learned/observed a lot along the way! And now she is a content creator in the plus size style space. She has a lot to tell us about work, the fashion industry, and style for all sizes. P.S. This is the second episode in a row where Tony Danza is mentioned. How? Why?...
Episode 80: Shoulder Pads, Pantyhose, and Practical Pumps (featuring Jenny of Late to the Party)
June 02, 2021 16:07 - 1 hour - 109 MBAdjust your shoulder pads and pull up your pantyhose, because Jenny of Late to the Party is back to share some of her favorite fictional "women in business" style icons of the 70s-90s. She will be sharing photos of these icons on instagram! Selina Sanders calls in to share her story about a sketchy knockoff site. And Gabriela Antonas talks to us about unpaid labor. Additional reading/viewing... Jenny's recs: Dress For Success (book) Network 9 to 5 Mr. Mom The Secret of My ...
Episode 79: Working Hard For The Money (A Clotheshorse.world Crossover)!
May 30, 2021 18:26 - 2 hours - 129 MBLast week, the Clotheshorse.world team shared personal essays about our own experiences with work and in this episode, we will be discussing them: Amanda took on the unemployment system, The Unemployment System is Broken. Haley wrote about how she refuses to pay her dues, I Refuse To Pay My Dues. Karrie broke down the failings of the annual performance review, Performance Reviews are a House of Mirrors. Meg talked about the fallacy of “your work is family” and how that leads to...
Episode 78: This Is Not A Bootstrap Story (Karrie Interviews Amanda!)
May 23, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 151 MBKarrie Witkin--the Executive Editor and Resident Virgo of Clotheshorse.world--interviews Amanda about the experiences that motivate her crusade for a better and more equitable world. This episode does have a trigger warning: Amanda is a survivor of some serious trauma, including child abuse, childhood cancer, and the sudden death of her partner. It's okay to skip this episode! If you want to get to know Amanda more without hearing all of this, check out her essays at Clotheshor...
Episode 77: The Exciting History of the ILGWU (featuring Alex of St. Evens)
May 19, 2021 12:55 - 2 hours - 119 MBClotheshorse all-star Alex of St. Evens is back today to talk about the exciting history of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, also known as the ILGWU. We’ll talk about the history of garment work, how unions changed it, and how our clothes are made today. We’ll also take some detours to Sex and the City and Costco. And we’ll also talk about why you YES YOU should care about clothing! Read Alex's Vintage Detective column about the ILGWU at Clotheshorse.world! Alex's...
Episode 76: Good Business Is A Choice (featuring Belinda of Bel Kazan)
May 16, 2021 12:49 - 1 hour - 105 MBBelinda Kazanci, founder of ethical clothing brand Bel Kazan, shares her story, including her drive to do things better and better when it comes to ethics and the planet. Find out why she won't use the word "sustainable" to describe her brand. Belinda started Bel Kazan with a $1500 loan from her dad...so this is going to be a super inspiring conversation for all you small business owners out there who worry about how to grow the brand while maintaining your ethics and integrity. ...
Episode 75: Forced Labor is Modern Slavery (featuring Sarah)
May 12, 2021 17:15 - 2 hours - 125 MBThis is episode 75--wow, that’s a pretty big number! And we’re getting deeper into Labor Month! Today’s special guest is Sarah and she’s here to talk to us about modern slavery, the severe exploitation of other people for personal or commercial gain. We are going to talk about prison labor, marriage schemes in India, and so much more. These are things that are happening around the world right now, but just don’t get a lot of coverage in the media. They are sort of like “open se...
Episode 74: A Little Of This/A Little Of That (featuring Shelby + Dani)
May 09, 2021 15:42 - 2 hours - 113 MBThis is episode 74, the second episode of Labor Month! And wow, there is so much stuff in today’s episode! We’re going to do things in a different order than we typically do: ★First, we’ll hear the last bit of our conversation with Shelby. We are going to talk about her business selling secondhand and returns, with a few stops along the way at yard sales and Value City. ★Next, Clotheshorse All-Star, Dani of Picnicwear dropped by so we could talk about something that has been ...
Episode 73: Hey! It's Labor Month (featuring Shelby)
May 05, 2021 17:35 - 2 hours - 123 MBIt's the first episode of #LaborMonth. We are going to start things off with a bang with part one of our conversation with Shelby. She got her start as an activist fighting for garment workers' rights in college as a member of the group United Students Against Sweatshops, and then she literally turned that into a job! She’s going to talk to us about the kinds of issues USAS is fighting for, the actions they use to educate the public and get retailers to commit to change, and she’ll...
Patreon Exclusive Sneak Peek: The Rise + Fall of Victoria's Secret
May 02, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBA special treat for all of you! This episode is a sneak peek of the kind of Patreon exclusive content you can access by becoming a monthly patron! In this episode, you'll finally learn who to blame for "whale tail" (along with many other things)! Becoming a patron has a lot of perks! In addition to a new episode every month, you receive a biweekly Extra Credit Reading email that share some of the stuff Amanda has been reading and thinking about…and you get some cool Clotheshorse s...
Episode 72: Creativity + Capitalism (A Clotheshorse.world Crossover)
April 28, 2021 15:58 - 2 hours - 112 MBToday’s episode is extra special! This week at clotheshorse.world, the blog team has been sharing personal essays about our experiences with creativity and capitalism. We have been releasing one each day, so when this episode comes out, the essays from Karrie, Haley, and Meg will be available on the blog. Amanda's essay will be available on Thursday. In this episode, you’ll hear two conversations about our essays. First, you’ll hear from Karrie and Haley, and then from Meg a...
Episode 71: Secondhand Stories (part V): Sara of She Rhymes With Orange
April 25, 2021 14:16 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBJust a little callout: the audio in the first 15 minutes of Sara's interview isn't up to our usual quality standards thanks to some glitchiness with our recording app, Zencastr. However, it gets better and our audio engineer Dustin did a lot of magic to improve it (and he thinks it's pretty decent). Sara of She Rhymes with Orange joins us to talk about her business helping people clean out their closets. She supports them through all of the tough decisions about what should sta...
Episode 70: Button Ups, Sharp Scissors, and Catamarans: Meet Rebekah of Flux Bene
April 21, 2021 13:37 - 2 hours - 127 MBMeet Rebekah of Flux Bene, a small batch ethical clothing brand. Another amazing Pittsburgh person and brand! Is Pittsburgh an anti-brunch paradise? Perhaps! We’ll be talking about all the things, including the importance of upcycling, and disrupting the relationship between gender and clothing. Rebekah will also give you some tips/ideas for customizing your own clothes and giving them new life! Flux Bene has a new release coming soon...along with a sewing pattern!! So please ...
Super Timely Bonus Episode: The Department Breaks Down the Cult of #girlboss (Part 1 The Rise)
April 18, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBToday rather than a new episode of Clotheshorse, Amanda wanted to share one of her favorite episodes of her other podcast The Department. This is part one of two about #girlboss, the commodification of feminism as a marketing story, and the nefarious beast and capitalist rebrand that is #hustle culture. And oh yeah, there's actually a bonus third episode. Check them out!!! They are a great tie-in to both everything we’ve been talking about here during #CapitalismMonth and May’s the...
Episode 69: The Unfair Episode: Employee Discounts with Alex
April 14, 2021 15:25 - 1 hour - 110 MBAlex of St. Evens drops by the pod to talk about employee discounts (something Amanda has been wanting to cover FOREVER), how businesses actually rely on the employees to be customers in order to meet sales goals, and how that discount isn’t really that great of a deal. We’ll also just be talking about how generally difficult retail work is and also some of the egregious waste that takes place within most retail stores. And before that, Amanda breaks down another key pillar of cap...
Online Dating Special (pt 2): The Cheaters, Ashley Madison, AOL Screen Names, Murdering Monogamy, Pandemic Affairs, Flirty Fembots
April 13, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBJoin us as we explore how the inception of online connections changed the trends in monogamy in the 2000’s through present day. And Dani calls in with a Missed Connections story!
Episode 68: Rub Tests, Plastic Furniture, and Pee in the Ocean: Home Textiles with Jenna (part II)
April 11, 2021 16:59 - 2 hours - 114 MBJenna of Shop Jennron is back for the second half of our conversation. We will be talking about the usual things that come up around here: faux leather, capitalism, and changing the world....you know, the usual...but you’ll also learn about rub tests. Yes, that’s a real thing! Don't forget to check out Shop Jennron! We also have an anonymous message from a listener who lives in a socialist country. So she’s going to tell us about her experiences there, specifically with healthca...
Episode 67: Unboxing, Stained Couches, and So Much Wasted Paper: Home Textiles with Jenna (part I)
April 07, 2021 16:08 - 2 hours - 120 MBJenna of Shop Jennron joins Amanda to talk about how the home textile industry is just as wasteful as the fashion industry! This will be the first half of our conversation and we will be talking about our mutual dislike of unboxing culture, why the apparel industry refuses to make clothing in more sizes, and lots of gross corporate waste. Go check out Jenna's online store! Jenny of Late To The Party shares a message about something cool and new she's doing. And Amanda gives a ...
Episode 66: Chickens, Cabbage, Clothes, and Plastic: Meet Kelsey of K.S. Garner!
April 04, 2021 15:18 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis is episode 66! The first episode of Capitalism Month, what other people call April! Today you’ll get to meet Kelsey Garner, the designer and founder of K.S. Garner, a slow fashion brand based in Arizona that makes the coolest clothes to order in all sizes. We’ll talk about all kinds of things, including the link between shopping and addiction, the importance of making clothes for everyone, and tips for minimizing the plastic in your life. Check out K.S. Garner on Instagram, ...
Episode 65: Welcome to Our "Virtual" Reality with MP of Ungarbage (part II)
March 28, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBIt's part two of Amanda's conversation with MP of Ungarbage! We’ll be talking about something very important today: how to speak to people--especially on social media--who have different views from you. It's no easy feat! We’ll also be discussing performance reviews (ugh), so-called "cancel culture," and the theory that life is just a simulation. Yes, all the hot topics! Learn more about CH's favorite magazine Ungarbage and order a copy for yourself here. Erin the Librarian ca...
Episode 64: Welcome to Our "Virtual" Reality with MP of Ungarbage
March 24, 2021 14:50 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBClotheshorse all-star (and listener favorite) MP of Ungarbage is back to talk about the virtual realities that we all live and experience right now. Also: phone calls from Jessica and Susan and introducing some new residency roles at Clotheshorse.world!
Episode 64: Welcome to Our "Virtual" Reality with MP of Ungarbage (part I)
March 24, 2021 14:50 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBThe term "virtual reality" sounds like a far-off, futuristic idea, right? The kind of thing we see as a major plot point in dystopian shows and movies, Clotheshorse all-star (and listener favorite) MP of Ungarbage is back to talk about the virtual realities that we all live and experience right now. And surprise! It all connects to consumption and consumerism! We'll be talking about NFTs, Second Life, Snapchat Dysmorphia and SO MUCH MORE! And check out MP's column about Pantone C...