Make Do and Mend?
Is the modern world making us depressed? ‘Make Do and Mend?’ takes a deep-dive into the opposing lifestyles of vintage vs modern, and why more and more people are choosing to live like it’s the past. It will question what makes people want to escape the modern world, and which lifestyle is kinder to our planet.
I once found a genuine 1940’s oil lamp in a charity shop, and by the time I got to the check-out I was shaking so much that I couldn’t pull my card out of my purse.
My name’s Hannah, and I am a self-confessed vintage nut.
Growing up, I was raised in an environment of Saturday morning charity shop crawls, and Sunday afternoon’s watching war films with my grandpa, and so I was pretty much doomed to love all things old. Now, as an adult, I struggle to understand the appeal of a modern and minimalist lifestyle, but I am willing to risk being converted so that I can find answers to two big questions: why do people want to escape the modern world? And which lifestyle is better for our planet?
In a series of candid and unfiltered episodes, I will be throwing the lid off society’s mental health and the rising need for escapism. Will I be convinced to move with the times, and ditch the antique furniture for flat-pack, or is vintage here to stay?
I once found a genuine 1940’s oil lamp in a charity shop, and by the time I got to the check-out I was shaking so much that I couldn’t pull my card out of my purse.
My name’s Hannah, and I am a self-confessed vintage nut.
Growing up, I was raised in an environment of Saturday morning charity shop crawls, and Sunday afternoon’s watching war films with my grandpa, and so I was pretty much doomed to love all things old. Now, as an adult, I struggle to understand the appeal of a modern and minimalist lifestyle, but I am willing to risk being converted so that I can find answers to two big questions: why do people want to escape the modern world? And which lifestyle is better for our planet?
In a series of candid and unfiltered episodes, I will be throwing the lid off society’s mental health and the rising need for escapism. Will I be convinced to move with the times, and ditch the antique furniture for flat-pack, or is vintage here to stay?
Episodes
16 episodes
Do new cars suck!?
I speak to my partner and self confessed petrol head, Jack, about the passionate world of classic cars and where they stand in a modern world focused on lowering carbon emissions...
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47:17
The new Wallace and Gromit VR game...out next week!
I have the privilege of interviewing the team from Might Coconut that have partnered with Aardman Animations to create an amazing new VR mini golf game set in West Wallaby Street! Childhood dreams activated!COMING JULY 25TH
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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19:46
Revival Vintage
I speak to the husband-and-wife team that quit their 9-5 to start a vintage clothing company that sells true vintage and vintage replicas, believing that clothing isn’t just for a season, but for a lifetime.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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55:55
The Joy of the Task
I sit down with Miriam Hobbs, deputy head teacher and educational researcher, to understand how the modern world is debilitating young people, stripping us of a skill-set, and ruining our ability to simply enjoy the task.*BONUS 10 MI...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:02:20
The Real Betty & Evelyn
I speak to the stunning Jessica Kellgren-Fozard, a British online personality and YouTube powerhouse, known for her videos on disability awareness, LGBTQ+ history, and vintage fashion. Together, we discuss the struggles that queer people have f...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:01:58
Bonenkai
I contemplate all that I've learnt from this podcast so far by looking back on my travels to Japan, a country that epitomises the traditional vs modern debate. I talk about mental health, and the way that modern life has affected us over the la...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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27:13
Pin ups and Pigeons
Watch what happens when one vintage pigeon girl sits down with another! Birds of a feather stick together!
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:05:36
Thrift Queen
Thrifting is in. The trendy, eco-conscious way of shopping on a budget, charity shops are not something to be embarrassed about anymore, but is it really that simple? Or is their growing popularity as positive as we'd like to think?
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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57:54
At your service
Humphry the Butler (otherwise known as Angus) takes the afternoon off to chat about the power of comfort characters, and the art of self-care.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:01:47
Ask Betsy
I sit down with comedy sketch writer, satirical agony aunt, and novelty song singer, Betsy to talk about over sharing in the 21st Century, and there's a lot to get off our chests...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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59:30
History Repeats
I speak to reenactor and my secondary school history teacher, to understand why it’s important to keep history alive and how it can help us understand ourselves.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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54:11
Marilyn
I sit down with the number one Marilyn Monroe impersonator in the world, Suzie Kennedy to pull a part how she survives living as Marilyn in the 21st Century, why so many relate to Marilyn as an outsider that came from nothing, and the immense d...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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55:23
Getting Nostalgic
Nostalgia is a powerful thing, and in this episode, we talk to someone that has taken nostalgia to a whole new level, because Martin hasn’t just bought back his childhood home, he’s recreated it…
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:06:09
Grandma's House
I speak to the internet’s very own grandma, ‘Chubby Vintage Nana’ and explore her social media fame, and why the world is so desperate for a comforting cuppa, and a listening ear.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:00:38