Ever needed vindication in liking a Jojo Siwa song? Wanted to feel validated in hating Saltburn? Follow Polyester’s head hags Ione Gamble and Gina Tonic on their journey picking apart the internet’s obsessions - girlhood anyone? - through a pop culture informed feminist lens. The Polyester Podcast has hosted guests like Euphoria’s Chloe Cherry and Priscilla costume designer Stacey Battat, has come to you live from the Tate and the Barbican, and delivers a new episode every Monday taking on t ...
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Conversations about a life that values truth, goodness, and beauty above all else. Tsh Oxenreider, a writer, teacher, travel guide, and Catholic convert talks with friends about what it means to live in cooperation with what matters most. Pull up a chair and pour yourself a glass. thecommon.place
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Printblur boasts hundreds of thousands of unique products including t-shirts, stickers, phone cases, and wooden items in a multitude of colors and styles. Exploring everything you want, Open your own shop and Connect with independent artists worldwide.
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Beauty journalists Jessica Matlin and Jennifer G. Sullivan have insider access to the industry and they’re not gatekeeping. On Wednesdays, they talk candidly about beauty news, cultural trends, and the latest products and treatments. On Fridays, they get their high-profile guests to open up about their relationship to Beauty Culture and the inner workings of the industry. Join the duo that pioneered the beauty podcast for a smart, funny, totally unfiltered discussion of all things beaut on A ...
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Welcome to The Clopen Effect, a Funny Retail Podcast! Join us every week as we share our lives working in retail. Our lineup features fantastic guests, including local business owners, seasoned retail professionals, and the occasional surprise musician and artist. We're Basically Famous®!
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bioCircular Loop is the podcast about success stories, innovation and newest developments in the European circular Bioeconomy. It aims to educate, inform and inspire listeners with content about how circular bioeconomy presents the answer to humanity's greatest societal challenges, especially climate change and resource depletion. The podcast hosts the people that are driving this industrial bio-revolution, each episode deep-dives into a different organisation, industry and technology.
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Eczema Kids - Natural Eczema Solutions, Eczema Diet, Eczema Causes, Eczema Creams, Eczema Symptoms, Eczema Itching, Atopic Dermatitis, Eczema Flare-Ups, Best Eczema Products, Eczema Support
Andra McHugh | Eczema Specialist
Are you desperate to heal your child’s eczema naturally? Tired of relying on chemicals and pharmaceuticals with no lasting results? Hi, I’m Andra McHugh, and I’m thrilled you’ve found Eczema Kids. I’ve been where you are—watching my two little ones scratch until they bled, exhausted from sleepless nights, and feeling utterly helpless as traditional doctors offered no real solutions. I was overwhelmed by the conflicting dietary advice and felt like I was failing my kids. But after relentless ...
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THE LET IT FLOW SHOW is Alyssa Sequoia: Writer - singer songwriter - standup comic - actor - storyteller - performer - survivor - cook and Crohn's survivor has overcome immense auto immune health challenges - spontaneously shares her stories thoughts and ideas Infused with her original music and standup bits in this Podcast. Visit alyssasequoia.com for more!
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How many times a day do you - publicly or privately - berate someone online for being worse than you? From Halsey calling out critics to Pitchfork doing the aforementioned critiquing and Ethel Cain telling us to cut the irony - this week Ione and Gina are discussing how social media has made us all into holier than thou nightmares. Support our work…
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If you aren’t familiar with Ione Gamble and Gina Tonic, then you’re about to meet your British best friends. The hosts of The Polyester Podcast join Jenn and Jess for a fun and wide-ranging chat about the beauty discourse, including makeup microtrends, music fandom, The Real Lives of Mormon Wives, Victoria’s Secret, In Vogue: The 90s, underconsumpt…
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141 | What am I Afraid Of? Titanium Dioxide, Red Dye #3 and Polyester. 15 Tips for an Eczema-Safe Halloween
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Hey Team, What really scares me about Halloween isn’t the ghosts or goblins—it’s the polyester costumes, titanium dioxide in candy, and Red #3 lurking in those bright, sugary treats. BUT instead of letting that ruin the fun, we’ve come up with a plan to savor and enjoy this “holiday” while keeping our little ones safe. We can let our kids soak up a…
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Tsh chats with friends Mike and Alexandra Foley. Hosts of the podcast Drinking With the Saints, Mike is author of a book of the same name (one we love in our household!). We’re joining forces for next summer’s pilgrimage along the Rhine River, and I think you’ll love them. In this conversation we chat about cocktails, the liturgical calendar, trave…
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Tsh chats with her new friend Regina Gravlok, who was homeschooled K-12 and then (recently-ish) got a degree in English at Hillsdale College. Her passion for education and literature led naturally into a position at Classic Learning Test — in this chat they talk about the gift of a traditional, individualized education, the beauty and power of read…
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Jenn and Julee catch up on all the latest in beauty, from hair care for 10-year-old boys to why Jenn’s facial mist is the Nicole Scherzinger of skincare. We’re also talking about beauty brands with questionable influencer-marketing strategies; why Paullie Skin founder Anna Paul is hiding luxury gifts in customer orders; whether celebrity veneers ar…
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Sabrina Carpenter's 'Short n' Sweet' tour is off to a (literal) bang as right wing parents and TikTok teens are up in arms over Carpenter wearing lingerie on stage, claiming her costume is too sexual for her underage audience. Simultaneously on SWERF twitter, a new term has reared its head: Pedobaiting. Is the internet combining the Madonna/Whore c…
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Makeup artist Emily Schubert, author of A24’s Beauty Of The Beast, shares her creative process for doing special-effects makeup, the artists who inspire her, how her body has influenced her work, and how she turned humans into creepy looking pets for a recent cover of New York magazine. Plus, she shares the products that are always in her kit and s…
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It's meat reset time! Also - the most popular sandwiches and balancing fun and professionalism are important when choosing a costume for a work event. We talk about some costumes that might be considered inappropriate and some that might be perfect. Happy Halloween! All the Clopen links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect Support us here to keep us …
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Tsh chats with her friend Chloe Langr, mom of three little ones and host of the podcast Letters to Women. They talk about homeschooling (she’s a first-generation!), finding time to read, book clubs, leaning in to our vocations, and more. * Tsh’s newsletter: The Commonplace * Tsh’s books, trips, & Rule of Life * Chloe Langr’s newsletter & podcast * …
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So much to cover this week: A report on holiday beauty trends (including preppy skincare and the evolution of the word “preppy”); Taylor Swift’s glitter freckles; tubing mascaras; a perfume that smells like potatoes; details behind the scenes at Dieux; a color-enhancing shampoo; a calming serum for rosacea; and (in Science Corner!) new information …
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Hey team! I Today I’m joined by sleep expert Dr. Funke Brown to dive deep into effective strategies for helping children with eczema get the restful sleep they need. We explore practical ways to reduce inflammation, create an ideal bedtime routine, and balance sleep schedules with everyday activities. Dr. Brown shares why itchiness tends to worsen …
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Show your playful spirit with our silly goose sweatshirt! Made from a soft cotton-poly blend, it’s perfect for casual outings or lounging in comfort and style. 🦢 **The Silly Goose Sweatshirt: A Fashion Statement or a Lifestyle Choice?** Ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to express your quirky side, but the corporate world insisted…
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This week Ione and Gina are joined for an extra special long episode with writer, actor, producer and all round internet legend Tavi Gevinson! The three centre their conversation around class differences in the dying days of influencer culture, the changing face of fandom, and the performance of life online. Tavi's newest project, the Audible Origi…
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International Flavors & Fragrances master perfumer Stephen Nicoll talks about a side of the fragrance industry that doesn’t get a lot of publicity: scenting household products. He explains how he creates fragrances for fabric detergents, cleaning sprays, and dryer sheets; what encapsulating a scent does for its longevity; why Americans like the sme…
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Tsh chats with her friend Christine Bailey who, along with her husband, runs a regenerative farm and hosts all sorts of community gatherings in their beautiful barn. They talk about farming as a family, homeschooling, hosting gatherings, beauty, and much more. * Tsh’s newsletter: The Commonplace * Tsh’s books, trips, & Rule of Life * Christine Bail…
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Cassandra bought a new coffee pot, and Meredith thought she’d enjoy the Smoked Butterscotch coffee. We also discussed the most popular days for call-offs and the top Halloween costumes for 2024, as reported by USA Today and Time online, Cassandra's yearly tradition, we share videos we love and laugh at, including pinky toes getting painted, ASMR cl…
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Brand founder, hairstylist, and hair educator Kristin Ess is giving us (and you!) a free masterclass in all things hair. She explains the secret to making every hair day a good hair day and talks about salons, how to talk to your stylist, managing business relationships, how celebrity-client partnerships actually work, and how to work with the text…
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Hey Team, I’ve been there, right where you are—navigating sleepless nights, managing doctor visits, and feeling like we’re just getting by. But I also know that it’s possible to step out of survival mode and start thriving. I believe so strongly in our power to change the course of our kids' health. We don't have to settle for treatments that only …
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Is it cynical to question if podcasts are being recorded just to get viral social media clips? And is it ironic that we're saying that on OUR podcast? This week, hosts Ione and Gina delve into the murky ethics of posing questions around sex work and marriage to self promote, the need for having a definite opinion over admitting nuance and whether w…
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YouTube phenom and makeup artist Michelle Phan’s career as a creator spans a revolutionary period in beauty culture, when the forces shaping trends changed, social media democratized the industry, and mergers and acquisitions altered the brand landscape. Now, Michelle is here to talk about all of that, as well as EM Cosmetics and her newest project…
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Is there a National Retail Day? Yes, the third Wednesday of October is National Retail Day. How do we celebrate a National Day of Retail? We discuss a few ideas: employee appreciation, an appreciation event, a team-building activity, recognition programs, rewards, or PIZZA. Donating your time and money, school fundraisers, Petit Fours taste like ha…
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Jess & Jenn don’t believe the reports that mascara is becoming less popular. Other things we’re contemplating this week: the whimsical beauty at Paris Fashion Week; whether “skincare skin” is the new no-makeup makeup; what Oak Essentials stands for and if it will make you want to buy a horse; how to apply lotion to your own back; and which setting …
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138 | Eczema Treatments Uncovered: Steroids, Vaseline, and Insights from Dermatologist Dr. Anna Chacon
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Hey Team, In this episode, I sit down with licensed dermatologist, Dr. Anna Chacon, to have an open, candid discussion about some of the most commonly prescribed conventional eczema treatments, including steroids, medications, and Vaseline. We dive into the benefits, risks, and long-term implications of these treatments, and talk through how they f…
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Last week The Last Dinner Party caught major heat from fans after security at their show screened cis male attendees. Meanwhile across the pond, Billie Eilish stans are overstepping boundaries by hurling abuse at her team over the Birds Of A Feather music video. And as usual, Chappell Roan devotees are being little bastards. This week, Ione and Gin…
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A good wig is life-changing, says Christina Jones, the education and product development manager for The Wig Company. She’s here to explain wig basics, why people with hair loss or who are undergoing chemotherapy might want to wear a wig, the difference between ready-to-wear and custom wigs, what monofilament and lace-front wig caps are, and how to…
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Some of the most saturated businesses and what makes some more popular than others. Also, The 23 Most Profitable Businesses in 2024 from Nerd Wallet All the Clopen links: https://linktr.ee/theclopeneffect Support us here to keep us recording: https://the-clopen-effect.captivate.fm/support Buy merch here because it's cool: https://www.zazzle.com/the…
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Do you know someone who looks different since they’ve been talking a GLP-1 drug like Ozempic or Wegovy? Jenn & Garrett know a few, and they need to discuss. Jenn does a sniff test of Glossier’s two new perfumes, and we’re also talking about Moo Deng blush, Demi Moore in The Substance, the woman who died from a liquid BBL, and a supplement designed …
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Hey Team, In this episode, I share my go-to natural remedies for keeping kids with eczema healthy during cold and flu season. We’ll talk about what to avoid, what to use instead, and how to boost their immune system naturally. If you want to protect your little ones this season without harsh meds, listen in! Take the Next Step: If you’re ready to s…
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Has the internet killed our sense of self? Why are the advertising campaigns for films, albums and books lauded more than the art itself? And can everyone leave Sally Rooney alone already? This week Ione and Gina are dissecting how creativity and marketing became so intertwined - as well as how social media made Mad Men of us all. Support our work …
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