Best The Polyester Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Baby Reindeer And How Social Media Has Made Sociopaths Of Us All 29:53

15h ago29:53

29:53

It's been less than three weeks since Netflix dropped the true crime, true story drama Baby Reindeer and the discourse surrounding the show feels inescapable. As internet sleuths take it upon themselves to wreak vigilante justice on the real life people the series was based on, those who know Richard Gadd - the writer and star of Baby Reindeer - su…

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Deep dive: The evolution of our plastic dependency 29:35

1d ago29:35

29:35

Plastics have only been around for a little over a century. But in that time, they've become a huge part of our lives and a growing burden for the environment. Each year, the world produces over 430 million tons of plastics, and that figure is set to triple by 2060. A binding global plastics treaty is key to solving the problem. But just how did we…

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Chappell Roan, Jojo Siwa And How Lesbians Took Over Pop Music 28:04

5d ago28:04

28:04

The second weekend of Coachella has confirmed it: Chappell Roan is the lesbian pop star the world has been waiting for. Roan is one of a generation of pop girlies paving the way for sapphic representation in the mainstream - from Jojo Siwa to Renee Rap, we are truly in a queer woman power hour for music. In this week's episode, Ione and Gina break …

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Deep dive: Mercury’s tantalizing promise of endless gold in South America 27:23

8d ago27:23

27:23

Mercury’s a known pollutant in fish, but did you know one of the biggest mercury emitters is actually small-scale gold mining? From sunken ships to shihuahuaco trees, we take a deep dive into the astounding history and science of mercury and the solutions that could break its toxic cycle.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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The Zoe App, Ozempic and Individualist Healthcare Won't Save You 28:46

13d ago28:46

28:46

By tracking our blood glucose levels, harvesting our eggs and banking our collagen are we hacking the health system or are we contributing to the privatisation of NHS services and discrimination of chronically ill and disabled people? Who actually benefits from us following the inner workings of our bodies online? Will the horrors ever end? In this…

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Deep dive: Illegal bushmeat trade 29:31

15d ago29:31

29:31

From customs clashes to biodiversity threats and cultural cravings, the illegal bushmeat trade is affecting health and wildlife conservation across continents. But just how widespread is it and why is it so hard to contain?By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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Terrible parties, self obsessed co-workers & the cinematic lie of a glamorous media career 27:59

19d ago27:59

27:59

In 2024, are journalist and editor roles a privilege or meaningless? Last week a Substack essay went viral for calling media parties boring and this week Ione and Gina are having it out about whether roles in the media are still as fun, exciting and covetable as Sex and the City and every 00s Rom Com presented them to be - and more importantly do t…

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What's better: Cotton or polyester clothing? 15:24

27d ago15:24

15:24

Are you torn over your clothing's environmental impact? From resource-intensive production methods to consumer behaviors, explore the complexities shaping our fashion choices and their ecological footprints.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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Sydney Sweeney's Boobs Are Not A Political Playground 30:10

1M ago30:10

30:10

'Sydney Sweeney's blonde hair and big jugs are a sign of the end of wokeness!' is a sentence that is unfortunately being touted legitimately by the right wingers who yearn for the day of toxic beauty standards and Y2K celebrity scrutiny. In this week's episode, Ione and Gina are digging into how the Euphoria actress' double Ds have become a point o…

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Naturally connected: An ode to the crow 11:59

29d ago11:59

11:59

A familiar bird that is as clever as it is cunning, sadly the crow is often dismissed as merely a ruthless menace or an unwelcome alarm clock. But if you look closer, there's beauty in this scavenger's ways.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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Forget Girlhood, These Are The Days Of TERFhood 30:09

1M ago30:09

30:09

These are the days of girlhood - pink beer cans, bathtub breakdowns and picking up your meds. All trending topics that are highlighted in the debut track from Dylan Mulvaney, but why is the song receiving vitriol from TikTok teens, the alt right and the left? In this week's episode, Ione and Gina are defending the right of women to be frivolous, un…

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What's better: Contact lenses or glasses? 20:33

1M ago20:33

20:33

It seems like glasses would be the obvious eco-friendly choice, but not so fast! The answer is both fascinating and a bit mind boggling. Get ready for some eye-opening facts that could make you rethink your eyewear habits.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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How The People's Princess Toppled The It Girl 27:26

1M ago27:26

27:26

In a world where authenticity is lauded above all else in a celebrity's brand, how could the ever aloof It Girl ever survive? Is it parasocial relationships, red carpet q and a's or a need for relatability that ended the reign of the It Girl? This week Ione and Gina are digging into the new brand du jour - being the people's princess. Support our w…

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One Breath At A Time 13:15

1M ago13:15

13:15

Alyssa gets to the other side of a flare - Invites listeners to visit her blog - Writes a new song a gift directly from her spirit - is in the studio mixing another song of hers - her reaction to Beyonce's new song - holds loving space for her soul and explains how she does it Support the show Instagram…

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Deep dive: The iron grip of Brazil's mining industry 29:47

2M ago29:47

29:47

Brazil's iron ore industry is a vital economic asset but it has devastating environmental consequences. In this episode we delve into the challenges faced by local communities in Minas Gerais as they resist the impacts of mining activities on their environment and water sources.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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The Internet Sucks Now: Why Gen Z and Alpha Suffer From Learned Helplessness 30:30

2M ago30:30

30:30

Has short form media rotted our brains or is the future one without tech? With generations unable to use a printer, and our social platforms ridden with bots - it seems we're becoming increasingly disenfranchised with our digital lives. This week Ione and Gina are digging into what happens next when the internet and all its apps become unusable. Su…

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What's better: Tea or coffee? 30:03

2M ago30:03

30:03

Have you ever wondered about the eco-story behind your daily brew? Join us as we spill the beans on the environmental impact of tea & coffee, from cultivation to consumption.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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Live: How Priscilla by Sofia Coppola Uses Clothing as a Form Of Power, With Stacey Battat 32:51

2M ago32:51

32:51

Why is work that takes aesthetics seriously always considered vapid? This week, joining Ione and Gina live is Priscilla costume designer and frequent collaborator of Sofia Coppola, Stacey Battat. We discuss everything from costuming one of the most fashionable women in history, to working on low budget productions and utilising clothing within femi…

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Baby Reindeer And How Social Media Has Made Sociopaths Of Us All 29:53

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Deep dive: The evolution of our plastic dependency 29:35

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Chappell Roan, Jojo Siwa And How Lesbians Took Over Pop Music 28:04

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Deep dive: Mercury’s tantalizing promise of endless gold in South America 27:23

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The Zoe App, Ozempic and Individualist Healthcare Won't Save You 28:46

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Deep dive: Illegal bushmeat trade 29:31

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Terrible parties, self obsessed co-workers & the cinematic lie of a glamorous media career 27:59

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What's better: Cotton or polyester clothing? 15:24

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Sydney Sweeney's Boobs Are Not A Political Playground 30:10

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Naturally connected: An ode to the crow 11:59

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Forget Girlhood, These Are The Days Of TERFhood 30:09

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What's better: Contact lenses or glasses? 20:33

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How The People's Princess Toppled The It Girl 27:26

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One Breath At A Time 13:15

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Deep dive: The iron grip of Brazil's mining industry 29:47

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The Internet Sucks Now: Why Gen Z and Alpha Suffer From Learned Helplessness 30:30

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What's better: Tea or coffee? 30:03

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Live: How Priscilla by Sofia Coppola Uses Clothing as a Form Of Power, With Stacey Battat 32:51

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