The Polyester Podcast

The Polyester Podcast
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The Polyester Podcast

Ever needed vindication in liking a Jojo Siwa song? Wanted to feel validated in hating Saltburn? Follow Polyester’s head hags Ione Gamble and Gina Tonic on their journey picking apart the internet’s obsessions - girlhood anyone? - through a pop culture informed feminist lens.  The Polyester Podcast has hosted guests like Euphoria’s Chloe Cherry and Priscilla costume designer Stacey Battat, has come to you live from the Tate and the Barbican, and delivers a new episode every Monday taking on that week’s discourse with the kind of cultural commentary that makes ya laugh over your matcha on your first commute of the week. Hosted by Editor in Chief Ione Gamble with Senior Editor Gina Tonic. Edited by Olivia Graham. Have faith in your own bad taste! Support our work and become a Polyester Podcast member 3 Polyester is a self published, intersectional feminist arts and culture publication aiming to bridge the gap of URL cyberfeminism with the IRL world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Bonnie Blue, Lily Phillips & a New Era of Sex Work as Competitive Sport

    There's been two OnlyFans stars absolutely dominating (not literally, actually) the UK tabloid headlines, Twitter trending topics bar and the girls' group chats in the past eight weeks, and their names are Bonnie Blue and Lily Phillips. The latter kicked off December's discourse by starring in a YouTube documentary about having sex with 100 men in a day while the former stole the show by live-blogging her own sex marathon, shagging 1000 blokes in 24 hours. The acts have led to condemnations across the board from SWerfs and incels to the alt right and This Morning hosts. Should we be worried about what acts like these mean for female objectification? Why is everyone only worried about the ramifications of sex work when middle class, white women do it? And why do we suddenly believe all porn is real? Support our work and become a Polyester Podcast member 3 Order Ione's book, Poor Little Sick Girls, here! Preorder Gina's book, Greedy Guts, here! A statement by journalists: We condemn Israel's killing of journalists in Gaza and urge integrity in Western media coverage of Israel's atrocities against Palestinians. Have an opinion and want to be featured on an upcoming episode? We want to leave from YOU! Leave a review, send us your thoughts on this episode to ione@polyesterzine, or drop us a DM on Instagram.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  2. JAN 27

    Fashion Goes Fascist: Melania Trump Isn’t Slaying, You Just Have Brainworms

    In a stark contrast to Trump's first inauguration as president in 2016, this month's event became a showcase for fashion houses wanting to dress the Republican party's top ladies. Not only that, but the fashion press and style influencers took to Instagram stories and long read columns to praise the looks presented throughout the festivities. In this week's episode, Ione and Gina analyse how irony fuelled style choices led us to open acceptance of fascist leaders in the fashion industry, what sartorial celebration of the alt right signifies and why we should be extra wary of sharing Melania Hamburglar memes. Support our work and become a Polyester Podcast member 3 Order Ione's book, Poor Little Sick Girls, here! Preorder Gina's book, Greedy Guts, here! A statement by journalists: We condemn Israel's killing of journalists in Gaza and urge integrity in Western media coverage of Israel's atrocities against Palestinians. Have an opinion and want to be featured on an upcoming episode? We want to leave from YOU! Leave a review, send us your thoughts on this episode to ione@polyesterzine, or drop us a DM on Instagram.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  3. JAN 20

    Female Sexuality is Taking Over The Box Office; But Are Nosferatu and Babygirl Even Any Good?

    Is Count Orlok sexy? Or is Babygirl not sexy enough? With both films focus on female yearning - as well as the same US release date - Nosferatu and Babygirl have been paired together in the public consciousness. This week, hosts Ione and Gina dissect Barbenheimer part two; from sexy monsters and film discourse Twitter, to glugging milk and cringe worthy needle drops. Support our work and become a Polyester Podcast member 3 Order Ione's book, Poor Little Sick Girls, here! Preorder Gina's book, Greedy Guts, here! A statement by journalists: We condemn Israel's killing of journalists in Gaza and urge integrity in Western media coverage of Israel's atrocities against Palestinians. Have an opinion and want to be featured on an upcoming episode? We want to leave from YOU! Leave a review, send us your thoughts on this episode to ione@polyesterzine, or drop us a DM on Instagram.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  4. JAN 13

    How Elon Musk Became Such A Pathetic Villain

    We've finally gone and done it, our official breakdown of our generation's Scrooge McDuck, Elon Musk. From saying he wants to destroy the ‘woke virus’ and spreading racist conspiracy theories on X, to pushing right-wing ideologies in the US, Germany and the UK - Elon’s moved from being a punch-line in a joke about Grimes to being a serious political actor.  In this week’s episode, hosts Ione and Gina dive into Elon’s full history and answer the big questions. How is he using his wealth to influence politics? How has he transitioned from a left-leaning tech CEO to an alt-right icon? And is he using his son X Æ A-12 as a child-sized assassination shield? Support our work and become a Polyester Podcast member 3 Order Ione's book, Poor Little Sick Girls, here! Preorder Gina's book, Greedy Guts, here! A statement by journalists: We condemn Israel's killing of journalists in Gaza and urge integrity in Western media coverage of Israel's atrocities against Palestinians. Have an opinion and want to be featured on an upcoming episode? We want to hear from YOU! Leave a review, send us your thoughts on this episode to ione@polyesterzine.com, or drop us a DM on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min

  5. JAN 6

    Blake Lively Versus Justin Baldoni: Dissecting The 'It Ends With Us' Legal Battles

    Last summer, we covered the dramatic press tour for the on screen adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel It Ends With Us, digging into the speculation surrounding a beef between co-leads Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Over the Christmas break the story exploded, as Lively and Baldoni filed lawsuits detailing not just the drama but levying accusations of on set abuse, social media smear campaigns and more. In this week's episode, hosts Ione and Gina question whether we are on the precipice of #MeToo round two. Support our work and become a Polyester Podcast member 3 Order Ione's book, Poor Little Sick Girls, here! Preorder Gina's book, Greedy Guts, here! A statement by journalists: We condemn Israel's killing of journalists in Gaza and urge integrity in Western media coverage of Israel's atrocities against Palestinians. Have an opinion and want to be featured on an upcoming episode? We want to hear from YOU! Leave a review, send us your thoughts on this episode to ione@polyesterzine.com, or drop us a DM on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  6. 2024-12-30

    The Definitive 2025 Ins and Outs List: No Style As Personal Style, AI, Timothée Chalamet & More

    Surprise!! As new year looms and as the internet declares in/out lists over, Ione and Gina share theirs for 2025. Will it be Lady Gaga's year? Is AI going rogue? Why are all the influencer girlies embracing having no taste? Should video content be longer or shorter? And are tabis finally over? Tune in to this extra special long episode to find out! Support our work and become a Polyester Podcast member 3 Order Ione's book, Poor Little Sick Girls, here! Preorder Gina's book, Greedy Guts, here! A statement by journalists: We condemn Israel's killing of journalists in Gaza and urge integrity in Western media coverage of Israel's atrocities against Palestinians. Have an opinion and want to be featured on an upcoming episode? We want to hear from YOU! Leave a review, send us your thoughts on this episode to ione@polyesterzine.com, or drop us a DM on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  7. 2024-12-02

    Have Bag Charms and Blind Boxes Killed Personal Style?

    Are you an Anik Anik girly or are you misappropriating cultural language as an excuse to buy more stuff? Whether you love or loathe blind boxes, this year we’ve all become obsessed with collecting bits and bobs - with the internet fiercely debating the ‘right’ type of knick knacks. In our final episode of the year, hosts Ione and Gina dig into the chaotic customisation trend and discuss why we’re all pinning self worths on the bag charms we’ve accumulated in 2024. We're working with Hinge to our listeners to refresh their profiles for the new year ahead, focusing on the prompt 'This year I really want to...' #hingepartner  Have an opinion and want to be featured on an upcoming episode? We want to hear from YOU! Leave a review, send us your thoughts on this episode to ione@polyesterzine.com, or drop us a DM on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  8. 2024-11-25

    Holding Space For The Unhinged Wicked Press Tour

    As two members of the queer media, this week Ione and Gina are taking the lyrics of Defying Gravity, and taking a deep dive into the most mind boggling film rollout of 2024. From the holding of a singular acrylic nail that broke the internet, to Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s friendship, we’re left questioning what the hell Wicked is about to warrant all of this anyway. Support our work and become a Polyester Podcast member 3 Order Ione's book, Poor Little Sick Girls, here! A statement by journalists: We condemn Israel's killing of journalists in Gaza and urge integrity in Western media coverage of Israel's atrocities against Palestinians. Have an opinion and want to be featured on an upcoming episode? We want to hear from YOU! Leave a review, send us your thoughts on this episode to ione@polyesterzine.com, or drop us a DM on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
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Ever needed vindication in liking a Jojo Siwa song? Wanted to feel validated in hating Saltburn? Follow Polyester’s head hags Ione Gamble and Gina Tonic on their journey picking apart the internet’s obsessions - girlhood anyone? - through a pop culture informed feminist lens.  The Polyester Podcast has hosted guests like Euphoria’s Chloe Cherry and Priscilla costume designer Stacey Battat, has come to you live from the Tate and the Barbican, and delivers a new episode every Monday taking on that week’s discourse with the kind of cultural commentary that makes ya laugh over your matcha on your first commute of the week. Hosted by Editor in Chief Ione Gamble with Senior Editor Gina Tonic. Edited by Olivia Graham. Have faith in your own bad taste! Support our work and become a Polyester Podcast member 3 Polyester is a self published, intersectional feminist arts and culture publication aiming to bridge the gap of URL cyberfeminism with the IRL world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The Polyester Podcast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    196
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Polyester zine 2019 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Polyester Podcast

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