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30 episodes
Lace and Labor
Ep 12 · Aug 14, 2026 · 37 min
Fear of automation, trad wives, and America First movements. None of this is new: it all happened in the history of knitting and crochet. For images, links and more, go to articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The Philosophy Club: Mandeville
Ep 11 · Jul 24, 2026 · 32 min
A new series, featuring Derek Guy. To hear full episodes without ads, become a paid subscriber at articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The Princesses of China
Ep 10 · Jul 10, 2026 · 41 min
China is the land of the future. So why is everyone dressing like 16th century princesses? Check out these amazing outfits at articlesofinterest.substack.om Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sizes
Ep 9 · Jun 12, 2026 · 29 min
A peek into the life of a fit model: one of the stranger jobs in fashion. For images, details, and more head to articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
High Heels
Ep 8 · May 15, 2026 · 27 min
High heels are no longer as high as they were twelve years ago. What happened? An analysis of a trend. For images and links, head to articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The costume designer behind The Devil Wears Prada 2
May 6, 2026 · 15 min
Brought to you by Macy's: a little interview with Molly Rogers, the underground renegade behind some of the most fashionable media out there. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Taxes and Tariffs
Ep 7 · Apr 24, 2026 · 34 min
I promise, this has to do with clothes. As ever, resources and links at articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Betty & Veronica
Ep 6 · Mar 27, 2026 · 37 min
The Archie comic book characters became serious fashion icons, but it all happened through a series of accidents. For images, links, and the recording of the full live show, head to articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The Great American Designer
Ep 5 · Feb 27, 2026 · 41 min
The USA is a young country, but our fashion design is even younger. Like who are the titans of American fashion design? It’s Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren...these designers who are all still alive. And if you want to look at where these titans of American fashion design got it all from, there was a great American fashion designer who many of them were looking towards. To see Claire McCardell's incredible modern fashions for yourself, head to articlesofinterest.substack.…
Push-Up Contest
Ep 4 · Jan 30, 2026 · 36 min
Zoe's dad made a bra that changed the world. Will it change her? A feature from my friends over at the audio magazine Signal Hill Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Clerical Collar
Ep 3 · Jan 29, 2026 · 6 min
Pastor Zach never liked to wear a clerical collar. Suddenly, he finds himself wearing one all the time. Join me in supporting the multifaith nonprofit ISAIAH Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Fantasy of Fashion, Revisited
Ep 2 · Jan 23, 2026 · 44 min
What role does fashion have in a time of crisis? This is one of my favorite stories I've ever made. But there have been some updates since it came out. For images, references, and links head to articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Made in USA
Ep 1 · Jan 16, 2026 · 35 min
This is one of the best pieces of fashion reporting I have ever heard: it's a reworked version of a story that originally aired on the NPR podcast Planet Money. And to get my recommendations of well made, relatively ethically produced t- shirts, head to articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Gear: Epilogue (with Jad Abumrad)
Ep 9 · Dec 17, 2025 · 55 min
A recording of an intimate conversation at Ludlow House, where the venerable Jad Abumrad asked me some questions about Gear. For images (and the link to the game I talked about) head to articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Gear: Chapter 7
Ep 8 · Dec 3, 2025 · 52 min
Soldiers and civilians live in different Americas. But we don't have to. For images, links and more, go to articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Gear: Chapter 6
Ep 7 · Nov 26, 2025 · 50 min
"Gorpcore" emerges.... from (maybe, potentially) unexpected places. For images, links, and more information, head to articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Gear: Chapter 5
Ep 6 · Nov 19, 2025 · 58 min
A pattern for blending in. And for standing out. For images and links go to articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Gear: Chapter 4
Ep 5 · Nov 12, 2025 · 47 min
The end of the draft leads to the yuppification of the field jacket. Images links and more at articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Gear: Chapter 3
Ep 4 · Nov 5, 2025 · 59 min
The outdoors is no longer for macho men. In fact, now it's for babies. Images, links, and more information at articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Gear: Chapter 2
Ep 3 · Oct 29, 2025 · 53 min
Gear gets defined by scientific testing and research. And this process was pioneered with the development of the field jacket. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Gear: Chapter 1
Ep 2 · Oct 22, 2025 · 58 min
Almost all clothes have something to do with the military. But one industry in particular has a lot to do with the military. The first episode of the new season establishes how the American military came to be, and how they were dressed. To see images and learn more, go to articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Gear: Prologue
Ep 1 · Oct 15, 2025 · 4 min
The next series from Articles of Interest Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Zippers
Ep 3 · Aug 18, 2025 · 44 min
Zippers are the most common machine all around us. But it's a minor miracle how that came to be. Pictures of early zippers and other links at articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Sunglasses
Ep 2 · Jul 18, 2025 · 39 min
A fashion accessory turns into a medical necessity. Images and links at articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
School Uniforms
Ep 1 · Jun 18, 2025 · 46 min
How uniforms shaped the American school system. Images and a very special animation at articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
The Memory Palace
Dec 3, 2024 · 22 min
Nate Dimeo is a longtime radio hero of mine. And praises be, now he has a book out of his stories, called The Memory Palace: True Short Stories of The Past. Enjoy this sampler of his audiobook and a favorite episode of mine. And consider supporting both Articles of Interest and The Memory Palace by donating to Radiotopia. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Clergy
Ep 4 · May 22, 2024 · 51 min
What Catholic priests wear, and the insight it provides into what we laypeople wear. For images of what vestments look like and more, go to articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Stylists (With Decoder Ring)
Ep 3 · May 6, 2024 · 36 min
In honor of the Met Gala, a special feature. This is an episode I produced with one of my favorite podcasts, Decoder Ring. Together we asked the questions: what is a celebrity stylist? Where did this job come from? The answer was very fun. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Modesty
Ep 2 · Apr 24, 2024 · 49 min
Why would God care what we wear? A tour through Islam, Mormonism, and Judaism, and all of their varying and overlapping commands. For more images and information, go to articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Nudity
Ep 1 · Mar 20, 2024 · 49 min
Sometimes it’s liberating to be naked. Sometimes it’s really really not. Notes, links, and images at articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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