Best Clare Press Podcasts (2025)

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A Love Letter to Local Textiles Skills, with Julia Roebuck 47:46

6d ago47:46

47:46

What if the best place was the one you're already in? Meet Julia Roebuck, the powerhouse organiser behind Thread Republic Textile Reuse Hub and social enterprise in Huddersfield, UK. We're talking about textile skills, mending, repair, sewing, the wellbeing economy and what that might look like - at home. What fashion can be when we remove the tran…

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EP.64 | From Scrubs to Soil: Holly’s Allotment Journey! 1:20:23

14h ago1:20:23

1:20:23

In this heartwarming episode, Laura and Chay sit down with Holly, a midwife and passionate allomenteer from St Albans, to talk about how she discovered solace and mental clarity through her allotment plot. Holly began her gardening journey in 2020, just before the pandemic hit, and shares how her small plot became a vital sanctuary amidst the press…

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Soothing Womb Sounds: Mum Talking, Heartbeats + Tummy Bubbles for Nurturing Sleep! 1.5Hrs 1:29:40

3d ago1:29:40

1:29:40

Soothing Womb Sounds: Mum Talking, Heartbeats + Tummy Bubbles for Nurturing Sleep! for 1.5Hrs 🐭Please note: Play this episode at a low volume. 🐧*** GET Hushabye Baby Ad-Free on APPLE!***🐧 for 99p per month. ALL episodes AD-FREE, Access to AD-FREE Catalogue. First enjoy a FREE 7 DAY TRIAL (Cancel any time) 🐻WE WOULD LOVE to have Feedback and Request…

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Fish Tank with Air Stone Bubbler 1Hr - Gently Soothe Baby to Sleep at Bedtime 1:02:24

4d ago1:02:24

1:02:24

Fish Tank with Air Stone Bubbler 1Hr - Gently Soothe Baby to Sleep at Bedtime With a gentle decrease in volume towards the end. 🐭Please note: Play this episode at a low volume. 🐧*** GET Hushabye Baby Ad-Free on APPLE!***🐧 for 99p per month. ALL episodes AD-FREE, Access to AD-FREE Catalogue. First enjoy a FREE 7 DAY TRIAL (Cancel any time) 🐻WE WOULD…

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Heartbeat Sound - 1Hr - Gently Soothe Baby to Sleep at Bedtime 1:01:39

11d ago1:01:39

1:01:39

Soothe baby to sleep with a regulated adult heartbeat sound - 1Hr With a gentle decrease in volume towards the end. 🐭Please note: Play this episode at a low volume. 🐧*** GET Hushabye Baby Ad-Free on APPLE!***🐧 for 99p per month. ALL episodes AD-FREE, Access to AD-FREE Catalogue. First enjoy a FREE 7 DAY TRIAL (Cancel any time) 🐻WE WOULD LOVE to hav…

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Sea Sounds: Waves and Gulls to Soothe Baby to Sleep 1 HR 1:01:43

11d ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Soothe baby to sleep with waves and other sea sounds. With a gentle decrease in volume towards the end. 🐭Please note: Play this episode at a low volume. 🐧*** GET Hushabye Baby Ad-Free on APPLE!***🐧 for 99p per month. ALL episodes AD-FREE, Access to AD-FREE Catalogue. First enjoy a FREE 7 DAY TRIAL (Cancel any time) 🐻WE WOULD LOVE to have Feedback a…

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Clare's Take: 5 Lessons from Australia's First Big Sustainable Fashion Conference 40:32

13d ago40:32

40:32

How do you feel about competition? Do you think it’s healthy? Natural? Are you that person who has to win at Scrabble or tennis or the pub quiz? Or maybe you've read your Gaia theory and are hooked on the idea of a harmonious, post-patriarchal ecosystem that's all about balance and working together. Many of us have come around to thinking that, at …

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Brown Noise 1Hr - Soothing Baby to Sleep 1:01:34

13d ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Brown Noise 1Hr - Soothing Baby to Sleep With a gentle decrease in volume towards the end. 🐭Please note: Play this episode at a low volume. 🐧*** GET Hushabye Baby Ad-Free on APPLE!***🐧 for 99p per month. ALL episodes AD-FREE, Access to AD-FREE Catalogue. First enjoy a FREE 7 DAY TRIAL (Cancel any time) 🐻WE WOULD LOVE to have Feedback and Requests f…

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Soothing Air Conditioning Unit No.1 A/C starting up and gently humming - Helping Baby to Fall Asleep 1:01:21

13d ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Soothe baby to sleep with sounds of an air conditioning Unit No.1 A/C starting up and gently humming With a gentle decrease in volume towards the end. 🐭Please note: Play this episode at a low volume. 🐧*** GET Hushabye Baby Ad-Free on APPLE!***🐧 for 99p per month. ALL episodes AD-FREE, Access to AD-FREE Catalogue. First enjoy a FREE 7 DAY TRIAL (Can…

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Constant Cat Purring for 1Hr - Warming and Comforting for Baby 1:01:45

13d ago1:01:45

1:01:45

Soothe baby to sleep with cat purring for 1Hr With a gentle decrease in volume towards the end. 🐭Please note: Play this episode at a low volume. 🐧*** GET Hushabye Baby Ad-Free on APPLE!***🐧 for 99p per month. ALL episodes AD-FREE, Access to AD-FREE Catalogue. First enjoy a FREE 7 DAY TRIAL (Cancel any time) 🐻WE WOULD LOVE to have Feedback and Reque…

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EP.63 | ‘Following in my Footsteps’: Leanne's Allotment Journey and BBC Gardeners' Beautiful Borders. 1:15:13

15d ago1:15:13

1:15:13

In this uplifting episode, Laura and Chay chat with Leanne, a passionate allotment gardener who has taken on three plots since 2021. Leanne shares the highs and lows of her gardening journey, the lessons she’s learned, and how growing her own produce has become a vital part of her daily life. The conversation also highlights Leanne’s recent leap in…

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Human Rights and the True Cost of Fashion - it's time to get real on this persistent issue 50:43

20d ago50:43

50:43

Want a side of modern slavery with that? Didn't think so. Modern slavery is organised crime, and no one wants that lurking in their supply chain. Yet fashion and textiles are key industries implicated in this travesty that traps an estimated 50 million people worldwide in forced labour, debt bondage and human trafficking. Twelve per cent of those i…

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Fab Scraps, Clever Pattern Cutting and Why Apparel Factories Need Design Thinkers, with Industrial Upcycler Agustina Comas 39:43

27d ago39:43

39:43

Continuing our theme of fashion's crazily wasteful ways, and our focus on Latin America, this week, more Brazilian goodness, as Clare sits down with São Paolo-based industrial upcycler Agustina Comas. We're talking fast fashion, big business, athleisure's reliance on synthetics and rethinking pattern-cutting. BTW: how much do you know about pattern…

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EP.62 | Buzz Into Beekeeping with Mark: From Hobbyist to Hive Maker! 1:56:22

29d ago1:56:22

1:56:22

In this episode, Laura and Chay are joined by Mark, founder of Buzz Into Beekeeping, who shares his experience transitioning from a beekeeping enthusiast to launching a small business. Mark outlines how his interest in pollinators led to the development of the Buzz Box Starter Pack—a compact, beginner-friendly kit designed with urban and small-spac…

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EP.61 | Growing with Clare – Containers, Bulbs & a Touch of Scottish Culture 1:19:49

1M ago1:19:49

1:19:49

In this episode, Chay and Laura are joined by Clare from Motherwell, an enthusiastic allotment holder now in her fourth year of growing. Clare shares her passion for container planting, discussing the practical and personal reasons behind her approach, with a particular focus on the joy of planting bulbs. Listeners also hear about Clare’s new ventu…

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"Don't buy, rescue!" Fixing the Trash Pile of Clothes in Chile's Atacama Desert 53:28

1M ago53:28

53:28

Hello! What are we actually doing? Our unwanted clothes don't belong dumped in Chile's beautiful Atacama Desert... Everyone knows reasons why the global north exports used clothing to the global south - it's because fashion is too fast, quality is too low, volumes are too high, and for rich countries it's often cheaper to export your problem than i…

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"23 billion pairs of shoes every year and we're throwing out 22 billion!" - Chandni Batra on What the Sneaker Giants Don't Tell You 1:05:38

2M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Twenty-two billion! What are we playing at?! Things get worse when we look at the materials most commonly in use. The sports shoe category in particular is a giant, influential sector, yet its waste footprint and chemical inputs tend to fall under the radar. And don't get us started on the Crocsification of everything! Injection-moulded EVA is comi…

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Agnes Callard on Lessons from Socrates 22:14

2M ago22:14

22:14

Does Socrates still have something to teach us? Agnes Callard thinks he has. Here she discusses the great Athenian and his continuing relevance with David Edmonds.

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EP.60 | The One Where They Barely Stay on Topic (Featuring Anna) 1:49:13

2M ago1:49:13

1:49:13

In the 60th and longest-ever episode of Allotment Diaries Podcast, hosts Laura and Chay are joined by special guest Anna for a delightfully off-topic conversation that starts with good intentions (allotments!) and ends up covering just about everything else. While allotments were meant to be the focus, the discussion veers off the composted path an…

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Everything's Better When the Sustainability Team is in Charge - the Inspiring Tale of Lafaani 38:20

2M ago38:20

38:20

In the third of our four-part mini series on sustainable fashion in India, Clare sits down with Drishti Modi and Rashmick Bose, the duo behind slow fashion brand Lafaani. It's focused handcraft, handloom weaves, and natural dyes, and their clothes are gorgeous - we want them all! But the founders didn't always dream of fashion careers - they're sus…

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From Vintage Seller to Artisanal Manufacturer: Is Ritwik Khanna India's Most Promising New Designer? 39:17

2M ago39:17

39:17

More from our visit to India! If you listened to the last episode with stylist Daniel Franklin, you'll have heard Clare promise more to come from India's burgeoning sustainable fashion scene. This week's chat is with one of Delhi's most promising young designers, who's just shown his collection at Lakmé Fashion Week in Mumbai, and who won last year…

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EP.59 | Laura and Chay record on their plots! 43:51

2M ago43:51

43:51

For the first time ever, Chay and Laura take the podcast to the plot—literally! Armed with a microphone, a questionable sense of direction, and an eye on the looming rain clouds, they attempt a walking tour of their allotments. Expect thrilling updates on what’s thriving, what’s barely clinging to life, and what’s been entirely claimed by weeds. It…

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Lakmé Fashion Week Special: Styling India's New Wave Designers, with Daniel Franklin 45:02

2M ago45:02

45:02

Mumbai and New Delhi take turns to host Lakmé Fashion Week, and this season it's the former that will be exploding with creative runways and high-craft fever, starting next week. To get you in the mood, we're bringing you an Indian mini-series of the Wardrobe Crisis podcast, starting with this delightful conversation with stylist Daniel Franklin. D…

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EP.58 | Laura and Chay chat about progress on their plots. 1:03:54

3M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

In this episode, Laura and Chay catch up on the progress they've made on their allotment plots. With the weather warming up and the days getting longer, both of them have seen a surge in activity. Laura shares her efforts in preparing her plot by tackling weeds, clearing the area, and getting ready to build a DIY shed. Meanwhile, Chay has been busy…

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Woke! Anti-Woke! What's with all the Corporates Ditching DEI? 1:00:38

3M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

A disturbing shift away from diversity, equity and inclusion is spreading through the corporate world. Following US President Donald Trump's lead, some of the world's most powerful companies have rushed to dismantle years of positive work that's been done in this area. Race and gender are central to this discussion, but diversity and inclusion prog…

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Emily Herring on Henri Bergson 18:00

3M ago18:00

18:00

Henri Bergson was once one of the most living famous philosophers. Now he is less well known. Emily Herring, his biographer, discusses this and some of his key ideas in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Nigel Warburton is the interviewer.

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EP.57 | Exploring Allotments in Los Angeles with David Benjamin. 53:28

3M ago53:28

53:28

In this episode, Chay visits Fountain Community Garden in Hollywood during his trip to Los Angeles and sits down with Garden Manager David Benjamin. They discuss how community gardens (the US equivalent of allotments) operate in LA, the variety of plants grown, the challenges they face—including the impact of recent wildfires—and their future ambit…

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A Brutally Honest Review Of With Love, Meghan 39:47

3M ago39:47

39:47

Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle series dropped on Netflix this week, sparking a series of conversations about her real name, her celebrity friendships, her motivations and the appropriate voice to use when in the presence of bees. Now we’re here to cut through the noise and talk about the wildest, funniest and cringiest moments from the show, along w…

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Oh Hey Ripu Daman Bevli... Meet The Plogman of India 40:37

3M ago40:37

40:37

It's time for some more trashtalk, my friends. Remember plastic pollution? Of course you do - because it's still with us. According to the UNEP, the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic enter the world's oceans, rivers and lakes EVERY SINGLE DAY. And while there was a great deal of excitement around the prospect of a Global Plastics T…

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EP.56 | Garden Press Day – Our Honest Review. 45:48

3M ago45:48

45:48

In this episode, Laura and Chay share their honest review of Garden Press Day, which they attended for the first time on February 18th in London. They discuss their expectations versus reality, giving insights into what the event had to offer and whether it lived up to the hype. From innovative new gardening products to clever designs that promise …

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EP.55 | Charles Dowding: A Deep Dive into Organic Gardening and the No-Dig Approach! 1:04:49

3M ago1:04:49

1:04:49

In this exciting episode, Laura and Chay have the incredible opportunity to chat with the legendary Charles Dowding, a household name in the world of organic gardening, particularly known for his expertise in the no-dig method. Throughout the conversation, Charles shares his fascinating journey to becoming a pioneer in organic gardening, revealing …

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The Future of Fashion Artefacts, According to Leo Carlton (Hint! It's Printed) 47:02

3M ago47:02

47:02

London fashion week spotlight: In a markedly hatless era, forward-marching British New Gen accessories designer Leo Carlton is turning their talents to digitally-printed crowns, elf ears, breast plates and mysterious sculptural masks. Some of these genre-defying fashion artefacts feel a bit witchy, with pagan undertones. Others, firmly futuristic. …

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A Brutally Honest Review Of Apple Cider Vinegar 37:46

3M ago37:46

37:46

On today's show, we're diving deep into Netflix's gripping new Australian series Apple Cider Vinegar, which tells the infamous story of wellness scammer Belle Gibson. From Kaitlyn Dever's eerily perfect Australian accent to the fascinating creative liberties taken with the real story, there are so many layers to unpack in this six-part drama that h…

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A Brutally Honest Review Of Babygirl 48:59

4M ago48:59

48:59

On today’s episode of The Spill, it’s time to dive deep into the movie that has been consuming our thoughts, conversations, and TikTok feeds, Nicole Kidman’s new erotic drama Babygirl. From some strange on-set stories that will make you see the movie in a different way to the fascinating reason why Antonio Banderas was cast and the hidden details b…

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EP.54 | Jayne: An Allotmenteer and Mum of 2 Joins Laura and Chay on the Show 1:19:24

4M ago1:19:24

1:19:24

In this episode, Laura and Chay chat with Jaynes Wallace, an allotment enthusiast from the South East of England. They dive into everything from growing food to family dynamics, with Jaynes sharing her incredible expertise on crafting natural remedies to fend off those pesky winter bugs—starting with the magical "fire cider." Jaynes opens up about …

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New Gen: Essie Kramer talks Upycling Church Cast-Offs, Mastering the Digital Printer and Nearly Dressing Julia Fox 40:16

4M ago40:16

40:16

Experience matters. Everyone always tells new design graduates that it's best to work for someone else while you find your feet. But at what point do you know that you are ready to strike out on your own? While on the surface this conversation with emerging German fashion designer Essie Kramer seems to be about the joys of sourcing old ecclesiastic…

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Cancelled Is Cancelled 39:48

4M ago39:48

39:48

The courtroom doors are closing one final time, but not before some serious drama unfolds in this explosive last episode of Cancelled. Sometimes the most dramatic cancellations happen behind the mic. Is there a feud? (Hint: yes). Are there accusations of laziness? (Obviously). Between reminiscing about Demi Lovato's ghost-serenading era and that ti…

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