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Episode 156: 1-900-BUY-THIS: Infomercials with Dustin (part two)

Episode 156: 1-900-BUY-THIS: Infomercials with Dustin (part two)

FromClotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty


Episode 156: 1-900-BUY-THIS: Infomercials with Dustin (part two)

FromClotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty

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Length:
127 minutes
Released:
Mar 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dustin joins Amanda for part two of their conversation about infomercials. In this episode, we'll tackle the long term impact of the Reagan administration, 1-900 numbers, and some of the most iconic infomercials for the 90s and 00s.READ:“Reagan’s Real Legacy,” Peter Dreier, The Nation.“The 30 Weirdest 1-900 Numbers From The '80s,” Katie Notopoulos, Buzzfeed.“What Psychic Friends Failed to Foresee,” James Surowiecki, Slate.“It happened to me: I was a phone psychic for Miss Cleo,” Rebecca Barthel, XO Jane.“WHAT THE DOG SAW, AND OTHER ADVENTURES (an essay about Ron Popiel,” Malcolm Gladwell.“Victoria Jackson’s Money Rewards Came Late,” Jennifer Pendleton, LA Times.“The Stepford Channel”, Rick Hartman, New York TimesWATCH:The Reagan ShowThe ReagansCorey Hotline: https://youtu.be/sk2CKwJ3hGoSanta Hotline: https://youtu.be/_sCg5s_jTo4UFO Hotline: https://youtu.be/bqZ0T8jeLDcThe Crying Hotline: https://youtu.be/M-akWAWOp2YJessica Hahn Tells All: https://youtu.be/mXJ7hnKTJjQLove Phone with Jessica Hahn: https://youtu.be/fK_o6AukoHAPsychic Friends Network: https://youtu.be/27s8HLVDhBsCall Me Miss CleoRonco Showtime Rotisserie: https://youtu.be/GG43jyZ65R8Victoria Jackson Cosmetics: https://youtu.be/3TzkLPSVtvkWhere There’s A Will There’s An A: https://youtu.be/mY7taMqDPqEThe Snuggie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xZp-GLMMJ0Check out Amanda's other podcast, The Department.Have questions/comments/cute animal photos? Reach out via email:  amanda@clotheshorse.worldFind the transcript at clotheshorsepodcast.comWant to support Amanda's work on Clotheshorse? Learn more at patreon.com/clotheshorsepodcastClotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses:Check out Amanda's other podcast, The Department.Have questions/comments/cute animal photos? Reach out via email:  amanda@clotheshorse.worldFind the transcript at clotheshorsepodcast.comWant to support Amanda's work on Clotheshorse? Learn more at patreon.com/clotheshorsepodcastClotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses:The Pewter Thimble Is there a little bit of Italy in your soul? Are you an enthusiast of pre-loved decor and accessories? Bring vintage Italian style — and history — into your space with The Pewter Thimble (@thepewterthimble). We source useful and beautiful things, and mend them where needed. We also find gorgeous illustrations, and make them print-worthy. Tarot cards, tea towels and handpicked treasures, available to you from the comfort of your own home. Responsibly sourced from across Rome, lovingly renewed by fairly paid artists and artisans, with something for every budget. Discover more at thepewterthimble.comVagabond Vintage DTLV is a vintage clothing, accessories & decor reselling business based in Downtown Las Vegas. Not only do we sell in Las Vegas, but we are also located throughout resale markets in San Francisco as well as at a curated boutique called Lux and Ivy located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jessica, the founder & owner of Vagabond Vintage DTLV, recently opened the first IRL location located in the Arts District of Downtown Las Vegas on August 5th. The shop has a strong emphasis on 60s & 70s garments, single stitch tee shirts & dreamy loungewear. Follow them on instagram, @vagabondvintage.dtlv and keep an eye out for their website coming fall of 2022.Country Feedback is a mom & pop record shop in Tarboro, North Carolina. They specialize in used rock, country, and soul and offer affordable vintage clothing and housewares. Do you have used records you want to sell? Country Feedback wants to buy them! Find us on Instagram @countryfeedbackvintageandvinyl or head downeast and visit our brick and mortar. All are welcome at this inclusive and family-friendly record shop in the country!Located in Whistler, Canada, Velvet Underground is a "velvet jungle" full of vintage and second-hand clothes, plants, a vegan cafe and lots of rad products from other small sustainable businesses.
Released:
Mar 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Host Amanda (with the help of her friends) decodes and demystifies the fashion and retail industries, and takes on topics like consumerism, workers rights, personal style, and why fashion is a case study in capitalism gone awry. Your money is as powerful as your vote! "If you wear clothes, you need to listen to Clotheshorse." --Elise "If you are human and live in the world, you need to listen to Clotheshorse." --Individually Wrapped