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The Manic Metallic Podcast
by Manic Metallic
The Manic Metallic Podcast gives listeners the chance to dive into fashion and culture from all aspects of time: past, present, and future.In each episode, host Liberty Imhoff brings you a mixture of interview episodes with those involved in fashion, art, design, and other cultural sectors, and of solo episodes where she gives you her take on issues involving today’s fashion and culture sectors.Each episode is designed to challenge your assumption of what fashion and culture are, who they are for, and who can participate.
Episodes
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068. America at 250: “Freedom Dreams” with Maori Karmael Holmes and James Claiborne
In Episode 68 of The Manic Metallic Podcast, host Liberty Imhoff is joined by Maori Karmael Holmes and James Claiborne, the co-curators of “Freedom Dreams”, a film exhibition currently on view at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, PA. "Freedom Dreams" asks us to ponder the forms that freedom...
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067. The Tribeca Festival, New York Art Fairs, and Why We Need To Treat Those Building A More Just World Better
On Episode 67 of The Manic Metallic Podcast, host Liberty Imhoff talks about the following: Manic Metallic’s upcoming coverage of the Tribeca Festival (which runs from June 3-14, 2026), from the ground in New York, and how listeners can keep up with that coverage Manic Metallic’s press coverage…
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066. Five Ways That You Should Consider Spring Cleaning Your Business
On Episode 66 of The Manic Metallic Podcast, host Liberty Imhoff talks about the concept of “spring cleaning” your business, and five ways that you should consider doing that spring cleaning. Liberty will be engaging in this spring cleaning process over the next few weeks for Manic Metallic, and...
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065. Spring Art Exhibits, Culture Salons, and How To Think About Linkedin
On Episode 65 of The Manic Metallic Podcast, host Liberty Imhoff updates the Manic Metallic community on what’s been going on with the company after a missed podcast week, including the following: Many spring press previews for exciting art exhibitions in New York and Philadelphia Planning for…
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064. Love Story: Your Obsession With Carolyn Bessette Kennedy Is Showing
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette is the hottest show on the streaming networks. Carolyn Bessette — long a style favorite of the fashion set — has now entered today’s mainstream. Her life, similar to when she was alive, is being picked apart piece by piece. You could say that...
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063. In- Person Meetups Will Thrive In 2026, And Here Are Three That We Have Planned
Meeting up with people offline is something that many people have on the top of their lists for various reasons — both to host and to attend. Manic Metallic has been listening to this sentiment from folks, and we have three in-person events either planned or in the planning stages for 2026 so…
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062. On Building A Cohesive Vision For Architecture With Architect Benjamin Imhoff
On Episode 62 of The Manic Metallic Podcast, host Liberty Imhoff is joined by her husband, architect Benjamin Imhoff, for a special Valentine’s Day Week episode in which they discuss the following: What interested Benjamin in architecture — and his advice for other aspiring architects The...
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061. The Last Word - Paris Haute Couture Week SS26
The Paris Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2026 collections just wrapped last week, so what better time than now to do another edition of 'The Last Word' for The Manic Metallic Podcast? In these episodes of 'The Last Word', host Liberty Imhoff gives her take on the shows and discusses her takeaways…
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060. Most Major Social Media Platforms Are Compromised. Now What?
The US version of TikTok is officially under American control after a couple of feverish years of no one knowing what was going to happen to the platform’s presence in the United States. Join host Liberty Imhoff in Episode 60 of The Manic Metallic Podcast as she talks about the following…
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059. How to Get Really Clear On Your Messaging In 2026 — And The Value Of Communication Pillars
In Episode 59 of The Manic Metallic Podcast, host Liberty Imhoff talks about the following: Why — and how — you need to get really clear on your messaging this year, whether you’re an individual or a business The value of communication pillars What Manic Metallic’s five pillars are for 2026 Plus…
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058. Why Learning To Sew Is Environmentally-Friendly
In this episode of The Manic Metallic Podcast, host Liberty Imhoff discusses her decision to learn to sew this year, two reasons why it is advantageous to learn this important life skill, and why learning to sew is a sustainable thing for everyone to do. SUPPORT THE MANIC METALLIC PODCAST ($)...
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057. We Made It To Five Years: Here Are Five Ways For Other Businesses To Do It
Manic Metallic celebrated its fifth anniversary as a business on January 1, 2026! We couldn’t be more excited about it. There are lessons that you learn along the way when you make it to five years as a company founder, and I decided to share some of those with our audience for The Manic Metallic...
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056. The 17 Most Interesting Fashion and Culture Stories of 2025
Episode 56 is the first solo episode of The Manic Metallic Podcast in a couple of years! In it, Liberty discusses what she sees as the seventeen most interesting fashion and culture stories of 2025. These stories span the fashion, arts, and culture spectrum, from Ralph Lauren’s big year and...
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055. Managing A Dual Career In Fashion and Law With Designer & Lawyer Layo Gbadamosi
On Episode 55 of The Manic Metallic Podcast, we spoke with Layo Gbadamosi, a fashion designer and entertainment lawyer. Here’s some of what we discussed: How she made it through attending both fashion school and law school at the same time The inventive way that she created her first legal job by...
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054. How Fashion Can Be Lucrative and Ways That Creatives Can Use AI With Entrepreneur Dareyna Swann
Episode 54 of The Manic Metallic Podcast with creative entrepreneur Dareyna Swann ran the gamut from fashion education and artificial intelligence to fast fashion and ways to get into fashion that people don’t talk about as much as they should. Specifically, here is some of what we covered:...
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053. Perseverance, Perspective, and Overcoming The Need For Perfection In Fashion With Creative Director Kanyinsola Onalaja
On Episode 53 of The Manic Metallic Podcast, I had a fun, value-packed conversation with Onalaja creative director Kanyinsola Onajala. Here’s a peek into some of what we talked about: What Kanyinsola learned about fashion from her personal experiences in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and Italy Her...
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052. Tastemaking, Traveling, and The Power Of Exuding Confidence With Founder & Editor-in-Chief Amarissa Imoukhuede
On Episode 52 of The Manic Metallic Podcast, I had a nice chat with Fashion Talk founder and Editor-in-Chief Amarissa Imoukhuede. We discussed, among other topics, the following: The synergy of Manic Metallic and Fashion Talk How growing up in a household that prioritized creativity and...
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051. Baby Boomer Women, Gen Z Fashion, and Retail Problems With Tireless Founder Mindy Solkin
Episode 51 of The Manic Metallic Podcast is a marathon interview with BB Babes founder Mindy Solkin. We discuss too much to mention in a description, but some of our topics were: Mindy’s Northeast Philadelphia childhood, and how it influenced her desire to work in fashion Whether online stores’...
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050. The Future Of Fashion Is Here - And It Is Based In Africa - With Entrepreneur Idelle Taye
Episode 50 of The Manic Metallic Podcast sees us interviewing Guzangs founder Idelle Taye, a rising star in the fashion space and a passionate advocate for the African fashion scene. In this episode, we discuss a wide variety of topics, including: The Guzangs mission, and how Idelle came up with...
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049. The Last Word - New York Fashion Week SS24
Welcome to Season 4 of The Manic Metallic Podcast! We're kicking off the season by doing a last word on New York Fashion Week's SS24 collections (and we will try to do the same for London, Milan, and Paris, time-dependent, of course). We've broken down the shows into five categories: Initial...
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048. What It Means To Be A Fashion Connector With Fashionpreneur AK Brown
Episode 48 of The Manic Metallic Podcast is a masterclass in branding and visibility, courtesy of multifaceted St. Louis-based fashionpreneur AK Brown. We discuss such topics as: Why we are stronger together in fashion rather than constantly working against each other - AKA, why we need to set…
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047. Why Fashion Creatives Really Need To Increase Their Business Knowledge With Fashion Executive Leslie Gallin
In Episode 47, we speak with Leslie Gallin, past president of footwear for Informa Markets and current consultant in the fashion industry. Among the topics that we discuss are: Her time working with the inimitable Alber Elbaz at Geoffrey Beene The traits that you need to make it in the fashion...
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046. Fashion's Potential To Positively Impact Society With Radio Host Kimberley Kleczka
Episode 46 of The Manic Metallic Podcast was a marathon fashion conversation with journalist, radio host, and accessory designer Kim Kleczka. Kim and I discuss, among many other topics, the following: Fashion’s power to change society - and how being a more collaborative and open industry will...
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045. A Fashionable View From Paris With Fashion Writer Kevin Robles
In Episode 45, we speak with fashion writer Kevin Robles about many topics, including: His path to working in CELINE’s e-commerce department, and where Myspace fits into the picture A breakdown of the differences between fashion in New York and Paris (from someone who has lived in both places)…
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044. Discussing the Ukrainian Fashion Industry - And More! - With Industry Veteran Jen Sidary
Episode 44 is going to be a real fashion treat! In it, we have a fascinating conversation with fashion industry veteran Jen Sidary. Among our topics are the following: How she is contributing to the cohesion of today’s Ukrainian fashion industry with her current venture, ANGELFORFASHION.com, a...
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043. Fashion and Wellness With Style Blogger Alexis Calcavecchia
For episode 43, we speak with Alexis Calcavecchia, creator of Style In The Now. Alexis and I fit a lot of topics into this episode, some of which include: Her goal in growing a community around her blog Style In The Now How she got a role as a stylist at a fashion week event Actionable advice on...
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042. All Things Los Angeles Fashion With Writer Lizzy Collazos
In the third episode of Season 3, we have an in-depth discussion with writer and Gemma Magazine creator Lizzy Collazos. Lizzy and I discuss the following: How her roots in Louisiana inspired her to catapult herself into the fashion industry Her path to becoming a fashion writer despite not…
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041. Vivienne Westwood, Dior, and Supporting Your Local Fashion Scene With Gen. Z Fashion Critic Tina Dimkovska
In the second episode of Season 3, we talk to one of my favorite Gen. Z people today - Tina Dimkovska, better known as @theotherlagerfeld on her popular Instagram account. Our conversation is broad; some of our chosen topics include: How she feels about many of the most prominent online fashion...
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040. The Importance Of Building Relationships In Fashion With Designer Terina Nicole
Welcome to Season 3 of The Manic Metallic Podcast! We're very excited to debut our first season in which we have episodes with guest interviews in addition to our much-loved solo episodes. In our first episode of the season, our conversation with designer Terina Nicole runs the gamut of: Tracing...
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PODCAST TRAILER - The Manic Metallic Podcast
Welcome to The Manic Metallic Podcast, where we respect fashion’s past, analyze fashion’s present, and get excited about fashion’s future. Join host Liberty Imhoff once a week as she brings a mixture of interviews from guests involved in the fashion industry and solo episodes where she gives her...
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039. Collaboration Over Competition In Fashion
In the final episode of Season 2 of The Manic Metallic Podcast, Liberty discusses both her and Manic Metallic's desire for more collaboration and less competition in fashion. She also drops a special surprise for Manic Metallic's podcast listeners in this episode, so make sure that you tune in to...
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038. Want To Start A Fashion Company? We Can Help You.
At Manic Metallic, we believe that fashion is an art, discipline, and societal force for change. I (Liberty), your host, have been pondering recently how Manic Metallic can help others in a more direct and tangible way. In other words, how can Manic Metallic use fashion as a force for societal...
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037. Gratitude, But Make It Fashion
In this short episode, our host shows a bit of thanks and gratitude to fashion and the fashion industry in honor of Thanksgiving. SUPPORT THE MANIC METALLIC PODCAST ($) https://app.redcircle.com/shows/11d2b542-f3b4-4462-b85e-5708034cb823/donations CONNECT WITH MANIC METALLIC Subscribe To Our...
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036. What On Earth Is Going On In The Social Media World, And How Does It Affect The Fashion Industry?
What is going on with social media right now? Have Elon and Mark (Musk and Zuckerberg both gone collectively mad? (Spoiler alert: yes, and in different ways) In Episode 36 of The Manic Metallic Podcast, we discuss the crisis in social media land and how that affects the fashion industry. Plus, we...
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035. Sustainability In Fashion: We Already Know What We Need To Do
Why do we keep having the same conversations about sustainability in fashion, yet we continue to make no real progress? In this episode, host Liberty Imhoff brings up the issue of sustainability and makes the case that we all know what needs to happen to affect positive change in the environment....
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034. The State Of Reading And Writing In The Fashion Industry
In this episode, host Liberty Imhoff discusses why reading and writing both still matter to the fashion industry. She starts off by talking about her love of both books and the written word, then progresses to a few of her favorite fashion books and fashion journalists before getting into a…
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033. Don't Forget That Personal Health Matters In Fashion!
In this episode, we're gonna talk about me coming down with an illness during the New York Fashion Week's Spring/Summer 2023 collections back in September - and my thoughts on both how sustainability ties in with health and why you need to put yourself and your health first. (Also, apologies for...
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032. “Who Is….Byron Lars?” | A discussion about why the fashion ‘-cores’ exist | Three Things Exciting Manic Metallic In Fashion
This week, we're piloting a new structure for the podcast where our typical three podcast episodes per week are wrapped into the same weekly episode. We’d have three separate segments of the show, with our usual topics represented. The first segment would cover the three things that we’re excited...
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031. Three Things Exciting Manic Metallic In Fashion: An Intrinsically Motivated Edition
This week's Three Things Exciting Manic Metallic In Fashion edition is a bit different. Instead of looking at things that excite us about the external world of fashion, we're looking inward as a company and talking about a few things that excite us about what we've been doing at Manic Metallic…
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030. "Who Is....Todd Oldham?"
This week for our “Who Is….?” episode, we get into a designer that, in many ways, could be seen as the embodiment of the 1990s. But yet, there’s a lot contemporary about his way of operating. We’re going to talk about native Texan Todd Oldham. REFERENCES New York Times...
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029. Article Discussion: ‘Gucci Garden’ Review
In this article discussion episode of the season, host Liberty Imhoff discusses Manic Metallic's latest article “Review: Gucci Garden” and goes a bit more in-depth on what was discussed in the article. The article is linked below in the show notes. REFERENCES...
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028. Three Things Exciting Manic Metallic In Fashion: Australia’s National Indigenous Fashion Awards, Tommy Hilfiger’s ‘Tommy Factory’, and Blank’s NYFW Sustainability Exhibition
In this week's edition of Three Things Exciting Manic Metallic In Fashion, we're discussing the following: Australia’s National Indigenous Fashion Awards Tommy Hilfiger’s ‘Tommy Factory’ Blank’s NYFW Sustainability Exhibition REFERENCES: National Indigenous Fashion Awards…
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027. "Who Is....Si Newhouse?"
This week’s “Who Is….?” continues on the path that we’ve been following on significant figures from the history of media behemoth Condé Nast. Today’s subject is quite possibly the most relevant person in the company’s history over the past 50 years. We’re covering Si Newhouse. REFERENCES New York...
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026. Article Discussion: “The Plight Of The Fashion Journalist”
In our first article discussion episode of the season, host Liberty Imhoff discusses Manic Metallic's latest article “The Plight Of The Fashion Journalist” and sheds a healthy dose of light on the topics discussed in the article. The article is linked below in the show notes. REFERENCES "The…
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025. Three Things Exciting Manic Metallic In Fashion - S/S 2023 Fashion Week Calendar Releases, Rejection Of Instagram’s Recent Changes, and the Fabric Act
In this week's edition of Three Things Exciting Manic Metallic In Fashion, we're discussing the following: S/S 2023 Fashion Week Calendar Releases Rejection Of Instagram’s Recent Changes the Fabric Act REFERENCES: WWD...
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024. "Who Is....Jonathan Newhouse?"
In the first "Who Is....?" installment of Season 2 of The Manic Metallic Podcast, we look at one of the men that is responsible for leading Condé Nast - publisher of Vogue, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, and others - to where it is today. We're discussing current Condé Nast Chairman of the Board of...
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023. European Honeymoon: A Fashion Debrief
Host Liberty Imhoff and her husband Ben just came back from a one-month honeymoon in Italy and France, and Liberty has a lot to say about what she saw! Tune in to hear a debrief on her thoughts about the specific fashion locations that she visited and her overall take on fashion in the...
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022. Three Things Exciting Manic Metallic In Fashion: Noir Kei Ninomiya, Valentino’s Fall 2022 Haute Couture collection, and Arizona Muse’s company Dirt
Welcome to Season 2 of The Manic Metallic Podcast! Host Liberty Imhoff (who was married recently, hence the name change) kicks off this season by discussing three things exciting her about the fashion industry at present: Noir Kei Ninomiya, designed by designer Kei Ninomiya Valentino’s Fall 2022...
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021. Manic Metallic Takes On The Oscars
In our 21st episode, Liberty discusses the Oscars that were held on March 27, 2022. This is not, however, your average Oscars conversation. It's bigger than just Oscars fashion. Tune in to check out her take on yesterday's awards show. SUPPORT THE MANIC METALLIC PODCAST ($)...
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020. "Who Is....Jeanne Lanvin?"
In this seventh installment of our “Who Is….?” series, we’re going to talk about the life and career of one of fashion’s most underrated female founders. This is someone who employed around 1,200 people around the peak period for her company. It’s someone whose work was, and is, considered by…
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The Manic Metallic Podcast gives listeners the chance to dive into fashion and culture from all aspects of time: past, present, and future.In each episode, host Liberty Imhoff brings you a mixture of interview episodes with those involved in fashion, art, design, and other cultural sectors, and of solo episodes where she gives you her take on issues involving today’s fashion and culture sectors.Each episode is designed to challenge your assumption of what fashion and culture are, who they are for, and who can participate.
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