The Polyester Podcast

Over the past twelve months, respect for fat people has reached an all time low. With government schemes aiming to pin our coronavirus death toll on the plus size community; it feels like we’ve gone backwards when it comes to fat liberation.For the final episode of this season of The Skin You’re In, we’re joined by our fave Honey Ross. The Polyester cover girl, writer, and podcaster will be telling us where she sees the current body positivity movement; from commodification, to the watering down of its politics, and what we can do next to ensure the fight doesn’t end up in flames.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 <3⁣The 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world of work is rife with inequality and injustice. How can we shift power in the corporate world and prioritise the voices of those who need to be heard?This week on The Skin You’re In, we’re sitting down with Sonya Barlow - the entrepreneur changing the game when it comes to corporate diversity and inclusion programmes with meaningful mentoring and proper support. We’ll be chatting about how to deal with discussing workplace trauma, performative allyship in the professional world, moving beyond tokenism 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 <3⁣The 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Skin You’re In is back! With three special episodes exploring the biggest issues affecting our generation.First up, we’re joined by the wonderful India Ysabel - self confessed ‘accidental activist’ and founder of The Speak Up Space. Delving deep into the constantly changing world of internet activism, India will be chatting to us about cultivating safe spaces online, the pros and cons of educational infographics, and why speaking your truth is more important than ever.⁣ ⁣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 <3⁣The 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we're joined by Olivia's most played artist of 2020, Julia Jacklin! The musician will be telling us all about her twisted obsession with TV singing competitions. For the first time in the podcast's history, our guest - Julia - will be discussing an obsession that negatively effects her life; as her infatuation with talent shows leaves her isolating friends and family in her quest to talk about them as much as possible. Julia, Ione and Olivia will be discussing how these show misrepresent the music industry, set people up for failure, and manipulate their contestants through sob stories while inflating the egos of the judges involved.Julia will also be chatting about the personal moment that lead to illusion of these shows was shattered for her, how she still manages to invest herself emotionally in each series, and the effect that constructed reality has on our existences.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.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.

This week we're joined by the incredible Julia Armfield! The author will be telling us about her love of shark movies. A self confessed connoisseur of the genre, Julia, Olivia and Ione will be chatting about why shark films are the perfect escapist genre, how all couples have a 'shark person' and a non shark person, why we shouldn't consider these films guilty pleasures, and lots more. Julia will also be telling us about how nostalgia and our lust for summertime plays into our societal obsession with shark movies, why we shouldn't read too deeply into the subtext of these films, and how water inspires her own writing.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.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.

Tavi Gevinson, an actor, writer, and founder of Rookie, joins the discussion on good advice in modern contexts. She explores how social media shapes our understanding of self-care and the implications of performative activism. Tavi shares insights on navigating trauma publicly and the emotional toll it can take. The conversation highlights the need for contextualized advice, especially for marginalized groups, while advocating for authenticity amidst the pressures of content creation. Plus, there's a fun chat about the cultural impact of Gossip Girl!

This week on Obsessions we're joined by Bolu Babalola, author of Sunday Times Bestseller Love in Colour! Delving deep into the minds of our favourite people's deepest obsessions, the author and screenwriter is telling us all about her fascination with Youtube series The Skin Deep. Bolu will be chatting about why watching people open up to each other is so compelling, how honesty, communication, and trust are integral to healthy relationships, and why we should expect more from the romance we see on our screens as well as within the pages of the books we read.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.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.

This week on The Sleepover Club, we're joined by artist and photographer Maisie Cousins! After facing the first year of motherhood in the midst of a global pandemic, Maisie sits down with us to discuss how becoming a mum has changed her creative process.From what mainstream discourse misses out on when it comes to juggling raising kids and being an artist, to how the idea of 'having it all' has evolved in the age of the girlboss, and if conversations surrounding inclusivity leave motherhood off the table. Maisie will also be chatting to us about her changing relationship with social media, mess, finding the headspace to develop her work when bringing up a baby, 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. 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. #ThePolyesterPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back!! And so excited about this episode. Delving deep into the minds of our favourite people's deepest obsessions, this week we're joined by the inspiring Autumn de Wilde. The director of Emma (2020), and an iconic photographer responsible for some of our fave ever photos, is telling us about her obsession with the ultimate subject of all: obsession itself! We'll be chatting about a life spent obsessing, from spending her formative years convinced she has super powers yet to be unleashed on the world, to how her obsession with other people taught her to accept herself, the impact it has on her work, heartbreak, healing, and what she's learned about love, desire, and obsession along the way.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.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.

Using the end of the year to reflect on things? Thinking of becoming an activist, or wondering what different types of socio-political movements are out there? Then you’re in luck! We’re back with a special episode of our podcast The Skin You’re In, to discuss how 2020 has changed us all, and what we can do to create the future world we want to live in. ⁣⁣ Joined by two very special guests - illustrators Anshika Khullar and a youth activist from Plan International - we’re picking apart the state of social justice, considering the shared goals of creative and traditional activism, and why there’s a place for all of us in the fight for equal rights.  ⁣⁣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.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.