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Gayle and Sharlene talk about what they are wearing, what they are stalking, and of course, what they are knitting. Grab your knitting needles, your favorite yarn--or your favorite craft--and come knit with us! We are on Ravelry as gayleywayley and knitterninjashar. Show notes at http://yarniacs.blogspot.com/
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Politics, technology and the pursuit of happiness. Twice a week, Bradley Tusk, New York-based political strategist and venture investor, covers the collision between new ideas and the real world. His operating thesis is that you can't understand tech today without understanding politics, too. Recorded at P&T Knitwear, his bookstore / podcast studio, 180 Orchard Street, New York City.
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Podcasting about all things knitting and life under the weight of the stash.
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Each day we all get up and get dressed, an action we take both seriously and utterly for granted. 1000 Fibers Connect Us explores with designers and manufacturer how what you wear arrives in your closet, and, with experts from different fields, clothing’s cultural and economic significance.
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Join Felicia Lo, founder of SweetGeorgia Yarns, as she explores the sweet spot between craft, creativity, and colour together with some of the most inspiring knitters, spinners, weavers, designers, creatives, and multicraftual makers in this handmade community.
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Elevate your winter style with Newcastle Knitwears' latest collection of trendy winter wear. Embrace the season in cozy sophistication with our meticulously crafted knits that blend fashion and warmth seamlessly. From sleek pullovers to statement cardigans, each piece is designed to make a stylish statement while keeping you snug in chilly weather. Our collection features a palette of rich, seasonal hues and contemporary patterns, ensuring you stay on-trend throughout winter. Newcastle Knitw ...
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Are you ready to launch a Clothing Line? or Scale your Fashion Brand? Get ready to FastTrack your business with the latest strategies, mentoring advice and inspiration from industry experts and Fashion CEOs. FastTrack Your Fashion Brand Podcast with Nicole Di Rocco will inspire you to take action with the goal to work smarter not harder! This podcast is for any fashion entrepreneur that wants to create a sample, sell to big box retailers, master social media for their brand, to seeing their ...
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The Yarniacs Episode 331: Knitting with the Herons & Egrets
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What are we wearing? Ranunculus by Midori Hirosi Sharlene's Ranunculus Elton Pullover by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Elton Pullover What are we stalking? Mabel's Sweater by Joji Locatelli Willow Pullover by Andrea Gaughan Grannie Goes Large by Sandra Paul Edgar Slipover by Johanna Gehrisch Porto Venere Tee by Minimi Knit Design Blackburn Cowl by Katy H.…
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Could abortion rights ever be rolled back in a blue state like New York? After Democrats lost a bunch of House seats in the last cycle, says Sasha Ahuja, the campaign director for New Yorkers for Equal Rights, that no longer seems so far-fetched. She talks to Bradley about Prop 1, a ballot initiative to enshrine reproductive freedom in the New York…
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Today is the hotly awaited publication date for Vote With Your Phone: Why Mobile Voting Is Our Final Shot at Saving Democracy, written (of course) by your Firewall host Bradley Tusk. Which is more than merely a book; it's a movement. To mark the occasion, Bradley undergoes the third degree from Meaghan and Hugo, answering the personal questions oth…
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Or are they all just Trump voters who don't want to admit it? Chris Coffey of Tusk Strategies joins Bradley to check on the vital signs of the American political class, including the aftermath of the presidential debate, a big victory in Delaware, the storm clouds descending on Mayor Eric Adams, why there's a big opening for a woman to run for City…
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Next week, Bradley begins his book tour across America to promote "Vote With Your Phone: Why Mobile Voting Is Our Final Shot at Saving Democracy" (dates and RSVP link below). But for now, he dives into the cold reality of investigations, subpoenas and potential indictments that threaten to sink Mayor Eric Adams. What will it take for Adams to survi…
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The Yarniacs Episode 330: Knitting Provisional Cast Ons
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This is the last summer episode to be recorded on campus in our "studio in the forest" as students return to campus later this month. Alas the parking patrol was already back in full force and we were forced to relocate in the middle of recording. (We were in the very back of a little-used area in order to have the quiet company of the redwoods. We…
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The Man Who Allegedly Wrecked New York
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Does Robert Moses deserve eternal condemnation? On the 50th anniversary of the publication of ‘The Power Broker’, Robert Caro’s iconic biography of Moses, Dan Wang and Ross Barkan add nuance and balance to what has been a powerfully one-sided conversation. Plus, in a postscript, Bradley and Howard Wolfson trade ideas on what we’d ask Moses to build…
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As Silicon Valley goes to war against the AI safety bill just passed by the California legislature, Governor Gavin Newsom should have no reservations about signing it, says Bradley. And what's good for California is good for America. Plus, why France's crackdown on Telegram is justified; how Lina Khan and the FTC have sucked the air out of venture …
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New arrivals to the United States often find themselves trapped in a Catch 22 — they can’t obtain a tax ID without first getting paid and they can’t get paid without first obtaining a tax ID. Bradley talks to Luciano Arango, CEO and co-founder of Maza, who came up with an easy solution that points toward a promising new approach to the toxic stalem…
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Americans bet as much as a trillion dollars a year, fueling an industry that knows just how to press our buttons, like the social media platforms do. But is gambling itself really the problem, asks Bradley, or is there a deeper malaise we're failing to confront? Plus, Bradley analyzes whether Kamala Harris is really going to end Biden's "feudal" st…
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The Yarniacs Episode 329: Knitting for Longevity
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What are we wearing? Farallon by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Farallon What are we stalking? Moss Stitch in a Square Blankets by Sarah Zimmerman Ochre Pullover by Ambah O'Brien Lilli Pilli Wrap by Ambah O'Brien Simple Crochet Shrug by Lion Brand Yarn Pinwheel Socks by Summer Lee Fiori by Wonder Yarn Company What are we knitting? Rafa's Hat by Joji …
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The last thing your average political consultant will ever do is run for office. Micah Lasher, however, is anything but average . He talks to Bradley about why he decided to run for State Assembly from the Upper West Side, how he won and what he brings to Albany. Plus, he reflects on the Olympics and how New York can learn from Paris. Discussed on …
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Could Artificial Intelligence have prevented New York’s cannabis debacle? Bradley lays out his vision; Bob Greenlee begs to differ. Plus, Bob offers on-the-ground reporting from Chicago on the build-up to the Democratic Convention while Bradley shares five discoveries from a week in California, including an exotic new hobby. This episode was taped …
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The Yarniacs Episode 328: Knitting at the Olympics
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No, we are not knitting at the Olympics. We are enjoying the athletic endeavors from the comfort of our homes. 😊 But hey... I did hear that there's a diver who knits in the stands. Anyone else hear about that? What are we wearing? Wishes by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Wishes What are we stalking? Matryoshkats by Anna Hrachovec Eiffel Showers by Susan…
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The alternative currency has settled into an awkward adolescence — full of potential but still quite unsure of itself. Bradley talks to Andrew R. Chow, TIME correspondent and author of Cryptomania: Hype, Hope, and the Fall of FTX’s Billion-Dollar Fintech Empire about whether crypto will ever find a purpose in life. This episode was taped at P&T Kni…
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Harris Picks the Good Person Over the Good Politicians
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Quick hit from Bradley on how Minnesota Governor Tim Walz earned his spot on the Democratic ticket. Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.media. Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube, and be sure to pre-order his upcoming book, Vote With Your Phone.…
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Bradley has an idea for turning the Democrats' most potent issue — reproductive rights — into a catalyst for winning swing states. Plus, he reviews where Harris stands on tech policy, analyzes the entry of Brad Lander into the New York City mayor's race and compares notes with Cory Epstein on what they loved about being in Paris for the Olympics. D…
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Bradley checks in from his vacation in Paris, where swimming events gave him PTSD from summer camp but the boxing, BMX racing and beach volleyball more than made up for it. Plus, he rejects Hugo's brilliant idea that the Bronx should make its own independent bid for the summer games. This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — Ne…
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