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Thrift: Secondhand Community Stories

by Thrift Podcast

A podcast that explores the stories behind the things we once loved and are ready to let go of. Hosted by Maggie Blaha. thriftpodcast.substack.com

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  1. On Sustainability

    I started following Gaia Rattazzi on Instagram last year, and I’ve learned a lot about the fashion industry and what sustainability might look like from her very thoughtful posts. Each post is carefully crafted to explain how where our clothes are made and where we buy them has a profound impact…

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  2. Episode 22: On Sustainability - An Interview with Sustainable Fashion Expert Gaia

    This is a special episode that’s available to all subscribers—paid and free—on Substack. Interested in becoming a paid subscriber? You can read more about the perks here. Episode show notes CreditsHost: Maggie BlahaTheme music: “Thanks for the Memory” written by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger,...

  3. Episode 21: Eat the Rich, B*****s - An Interview with Alesha Bales

    Full episodes are available to everyone through Apple Podcasts on Thursdays. Paid subscribers get early access to new episodes right here on Substack. Interested in becoming a paid subscriber? You can read more about the perks here. Episode show notes CreditsHost: Maggie BlahaTheme music: “Thanks...

  4. Episode 20: Personalia

    Full episodes are available to everyone through Apple Podcasts on Thursdays. Paid subscribers get early access to new episodes right here on Substack. Interested in becoming a paid subscriber? You can read more about the perks here. Episode show notes CreditsHost: Maggie BlahaTheme music: “Thanks...

  5. Did You Know There's a Museum Under Your Sink?

    Full episodes are available to everyone through Apple Podcasts on Thursdays. Paid subscribers get early access to new episodes right here on Substack. Interested in becoming a paid subscriber? You can read more about the perks here. Q&A with Katrina Cobain, Curator of The Plastic Bag Museum…

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  6. Episode 19: Consider the Plastic Bag

    Full episodes are available to everyone through Apple Podcasts on Thursdays. Paid subscribers get early access to new episodes right here on Substack. Interested in becoming a paid subscriber? You can read more about the perks here. Episode show notes CreditsHost: Maggie BlahaTheme music: “Thanks...

  7. Episode 18: Addicted to Collecting

    Full episodes are available to everyone through Apple Podcasts on Thursdays. Paid subscribers get early access to new episodes right here on Substack. Interested in becoming a paid subscriber? You can read more about the perks here. Episode show notes CreditsHost: Maggie BlahaTheme music: “Thanks...

  8. Episode 17: A Thrifting Superhero

    Full episodes are available to everyone through Apple Podcasts on Thursdays. Paid subscribers get early access to new episodes right here on Substack. Interested in becoming a paid subscriber? You can read more about the perks here. Episode show notes CreditsHost: Maggie BlahaTheme music: “Thanks...

  9. Episode 16: My Biggest Regret Is That I Didn't Get That Karaoke Machine

    Full episodes are available to everyone through Apple Podcasts on Thursdays. Paid subscribers get early access to new episodes right here on Substack. Interested in becoming a paid subscriber? You can read more about the perks here. Episode show notes CreditsHost: Maggie BlahaTheme music: “Thanks...

  10. Episode 15: Thrifting in the Age of COVID-19

    Full episodes are available to everyone through Apple Podcasts on Thursdays. Paid subscribers get early access to new episodes right here on Substack. Interested in becoming a paid subscriber? You can read more about the perks here. Episode show notes CreditsHost: Maggie BlahaTheme music: “Thanks...

  11. Episode 15: Figuring It All Out

    Full episodes are available to everyone through Apple Podcasts on Thursdays. Paid subscribers get early access to new episodes right here on Substack. Interested in becoming a paid subscriber? You can read more about the perks here. Episode show notes CreditsHost: Maggie BlahaTheme music: “Thanks...

  12. Episode 13: We'll Probably Give This Period in Time a Latin Name

    Full episodes are available to everyone through Apple Podcasts and other platforms on Thursdays. Paid subscribers get early access to new episodes right here on Substack. Interested in becoming a paid subscriber? You can read more about the perks here. CreditsHost: Maggie BlahaTheme music…

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  13. Episode 12: My NYC Coulda, Woulda, Shouldas

    Full episodes are available to everyone through Apple Podcasts and other platforms on Thursdays. Paid subscribers get early access to new episodes right here on Substack. Interested in becoming a paid subscriber? You can read more about the perks here. Episode show notes CreditsHost: Maggie...

  14. Episode 11: Your Extroverted Friends Are Not OK

    Full episodes are available to everyone through Apple Podcasts and other platforms on Thursdays. Paid subscribers get early access to new episodes right here on Substack. Interested in becoming a paid subscriber? You can read more about the perks here. Episode show notes CreditsHost: Maggie...

  15. A New Podcast About Social Distancing

    Listen to the trailer right here on Substack! A podcast story told through voicemail messages from people like you. We'd like to feature your stories about social distancing. Leave us a message at (929) 314-3175. FAQ 1. What is Quarantine: Voices in Social Isolation? A daily podcast that shares a...

  16. New Episode: Stay Home and Wash Your Hands

    Hello everyone, I know the world looks pretty grim right now, and there’s honestly no way of knowing how this pandemic will end. That said, I hope you’re all finding ways to keep your spirits up. If you’re in search of some cool things to occupy your time, here’s a list of what’s keeping me sane…

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  17. Episode 10: Stay Home and Wash Your Hands

    This full episode is available for everyone to listen to on Substack, but you can also listen, rate, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts. This is a perk usually only available to paid subscribers, but that didn’t feel like the right thing to do right now. If you’d like to support the podcast...

  18. Episode 9: Our Clutter, Ourselves

    Full episodes are available to everyone through Apple Podcasts on Thursdays. Paid subscribers get early access to new episodes right here on Substack. Interested in becoming a paid subscriber? You can read more about the perks here. Episode show notes CreditsHost: Maggie BlahaTheme music: “Thanks...

  19. Episode 8: Challenging Homelessness with Yard Sales

    Episode show notes Credits Host: Maggie BlahaTheme music: “Thanks for the Memory” written by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger, performed by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross in the 1938 film of the same name Yard sales don’t just have to be a way to unload stuff you don’t want anymore; they can be a source…

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  20. Episode 7: The Art of Bringing Clothes Back to Life

    Episode show notes Credits Host: Maggie BlahaTheme music: “Thanks for the Memory” written by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger, performed by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross in the 1938 film of the same name In Brooklyn, most people don’t have yards—but they do have stoops, so you’ll often see stoop sales…

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  21. Season 2 Premiere: The Tiniest Yard Sale

    Episode show notes Credits Host: Maggie BlahaTheme music: “Thanks for the Memory” written by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger, performed by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross in the 1938 film of the same nameFeatured music: “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” (1967) written and performed by Fred M. Rogers Ever been to…

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  22. It's October...So Where's Season 2?

    I know, I know, Season 2 should be out by now. In my defense, October isn’t over yet. But…I’m going to have to push the release date back to November. As many of you know, this podcast is one of my side hustles, and, unfortunately, it often has to take a backseat to my full-time job. I was also...

  23. Season 2 is Coming in October

    I’m excited to announce that the 2nd season of Thrift: What Your Garage Sale Says About You will be available in all your favorite places for downloading and listening to podcasts in October. For now, I’m re-treating you to my favorite episode from season 1, ‘The Things Everyone Should Have for a...

  24. Season Finale: How We Curate Our Lives

    Credits Host: Maggie BlahaTheme music: “Thanks for the Memory” written by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger, performed by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross in the 1938 film of the same name In this season finale episode, I recap what I’ve learned from visiting 4 different types of garage sales. Featuring clips...

  25. Episode 4 - A Yard Sale for a Cause

    Credits Host: Maggie BlahaTheme music: “Thanks for the Memory” written by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger, performed by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross in the 1938 film of the same name The Church at Ponce & Highland in Atlanta, Georgia, started hosting yard sales on their front lawn to raise money for...

  26. 3. An Unsentimental Yard Sale

    Credits Host: Maggie BlahaTheme music: “Thanks for the Memory” written by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger, performed by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross in the 1938 film of the same name Greg’s yard sale lacked personality. Everything he was selling was very generic, and he had no attachment to any of it....

  27. 2. A Cosplay Yard Sale

    CreditsHost: Maggie BlahaTheme music: “Thanks for the Memory” written by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger, performed by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross in the 1938 film of the same name It was the month before DragonCon when I visited Atlanta’s first-ever cosplay yard sale in 2017. The event gave local...

  28. 1. The Things Everyone Should Have for a Minute

    Credits Host: Maggie BlahaTheme music: “Thanks for the Memory” written by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger, performed by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross in the 1938 film of the same name I learned about Coco and Sarah’s yard sale on Facebook, and the description piqued my curiosity: “I’m moving down the...

  29. Why I Started a Podcast About Garage Sales

    CreditsHost: Maggie BlahaTheme music: “Thanks for the Memory” written by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger, performed by Bob Hope and Shirley Ross in the 1938 film of the same name Maybe you’ve heard the word tsundoku; it’s kind of trendy. Tsundoku is the Japanese word for buying more books than you…

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A podcast that explores the stories behind the things we once loved and are ready to let go of. Hosted by Maggie Blaha.

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