Best Polyester Podcasts (2026)

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Why Are Men Using Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot to Undress Women Without Their Consent? The Latest In AI's Abuse Of Women 27:35

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A dark new issue has arisen on the platform formerly known as Twitter (a likely place for it to happen) where users are asking X's inbuilt AI bot, Grok, for indecent and sexualised images of women and children. While, as discussed in the ep, nudeification isn't exactly a new problematic facet of life online, it's only in the last month that the act…

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OBEX (2026), Magellan (2026), Polyester (1981) 5:43

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Send us a text Indie Film Weekly Episode 56: OBEX (2026), Magellan (2026), Polyester (1981) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll want to revisit or see for the first time. A…

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The Cotton Market Has 99 Problems but Tariffs Aren’t One 39:18

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Dr. Darren Hudson of Texas Tech drops by to discuss the factors that are truly putting downside pressure on the cotton market. Tariffs, he says, aren’t one! We’ll also recount the happenings from last week’s Beltwide Cotton Conferences!By Jim Steadman

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Seeds (2026), Sound of Falling (2026), Blue Velvet (1986) 6:07

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Send us a text Indie Film Weekly Episode 57: Seeds (2026), Sound of Falling (2026), Blue Velvet (1986) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll want to revisit or see for the fi…

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No Time for Nutrition? The simple blueprint solves for that! 16:47

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Being busy, short on time, and competing priorities are the most common reasons busy professionals struggle with their nutrition—but waiting for life to slow down is backward thinking. In this episode, I break down why nutrition is the thing that creates more energy and time, not something you add later, and introduce the decision-making system beh…

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5 Health Books That Changed How I Think About Metabolic Health, Brain Health, and Longevity 39:01

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In this episode, Kaitlin breaks down 5 health books that fundamentally shaped her approach to metabolism, brain health, and longevity—and explains why each one is worth your time. Key takeaways from: How Not to Die – Dr. Michael Greger (leading causes of death + lifestyle-driven disease) Memory Rescue – Dr. Daniel Amen (brain health, cognition, and…

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The Only 2026 Ins And Outs List You Need 31:11

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Happy new year girlies! As is tradition in this joint (and across the internet at large), our hosts are giving their hot or not predictions for the upcoming twelve months. In this week's episode, Ione and Gina discuss the possible return of woke, whether Substack is over, Timothée Chalamet’s chances of winning the Oscar, whether we’ll finally see t…

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Amped Up 16:35

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Send us a text Alyssa experiments with new foods - receives a gift from her neighbor - buying her long-lived in house she plans to renovate - and had major intestinal surgery, also a gut renovation Support the show InstagramBy Alyssa Sequoia

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The Mother and the Bear (2026), The Dutchman (2025), Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) 5:52

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Send us a text Indie Film Weekly Episode 55: The Mother and the Bear (2026), The Dutchman (2025), Killing of a Chinese Bookie (1976) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll wan…

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No Other Choice (2025), The Choral (2025), Conversations with Other Women (2005) 6:38

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Send us a text Indie Film Weekly Episode 54: No Other Choice (2025), The Choral (2025), Conversations with Other Women (2005) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll want to re…

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Why I Finally Tried Keto: My 60-Day Experiment + Honest Takeaways 30:23

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The keto diet has become popular, listen in as Kaitlin shares her 60-day keto experience—why she resisted keto for years, what finally made her try it, and what she’s learned so far. She breaks down the basics of ketosis, the surprising day-to-day realities (hello, electrolytes), and the questions she’s still researching—especially for women. What …

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Mar-A-Lago Face And The Grotesque Beauty Of MAGA Women 31:49

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Vanity Fair has gone and done it, they've revealed the true grotesqueness of the Trump administration with high res, close up photos of the White House staff. Or is it really all that surprising, when we've been chatting about Republican makeup and Mar-A-Lago face for months? This week, hosts Ione and Gina get to grips with the reasons behind why M…

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What USDA’s $12 Billion Relief Package Means for Cotton 27:13

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NCC President and CEO Gary Adams drops in to discuss cotton’s big week in Washington D.C. The NCC’s Lauren Krogman then talks about the coming Beltwide Cotton Conferences.By Jim Steadman

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Marty Supreme (2025), Resurrection (2025), Metropolitan (1990) 6:16

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Send us a text Indie Film Weekly Episode 53: Marty Supreme (2025), Resurrection (2025), Metropolitan (1990) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll want to revisit or see for t…

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All The Gossip From Our Print Issue Launch In New York 14:49

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Surprise! A little midweek episode to keep you updated on the Polyester goings on! This week, hosts Ione and Gina chat the new issue with Sky Ferreira on the cover, the launch events in New York plus a little sidebar into this week's cultural going ons. Buy the issue here! Support our work and become a Polyester Podcast member <3 Order Ione's book,…

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Expert Insights from Celebrity Personal Trainer Alex Jamal 41:25

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Celebrity trainer + IFBB California Chairman Alex Jamal joins Kaitlin to break down what actually creates long-term fitness results—without chasing shortcuts. They cover protein targets, creatine, bone density, mobility, and the mindset shift that separates “temporary progress” from a lifestyle that lasts. In this episode, you’ll hear: The #1 predi…

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RAIN PHOENIX launches Evelyn Frances 48:32

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It’s time to turn the tables in this special episode of LaunchLeft. Rain Phoenix passes hosting duties over to punk icon Donita Sparks of L7. Donita interviews Rain about the origins of LaunchLeft, her lifelong journey in music and artistry, collaborating with her brother River Phoenix, navigating grief, and the evolution of her creative process. R…

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Cotton Jassid: What Growers Must Know 1:19:49

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We trace how the cotton jassid moved from scattered detections to a widespread, fast-moving threat and share what actually stopped yield losses. We explain scouting on the top leaves, the new one-per-leaf threshold, and why missing the first spray costs you the season. • biology, hosts and how hopperburn looks • rapid spread patterns and storm-assi…

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Can fashion brands profit from their own second hand clothes? 33:26

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In this episode Ecotextile Talks host Philip Berman speaks with ThredUp's Chief Strategy Officer Alon Rotem about the company's "resale as a service" model, from white-lable branded resale shops to multi-brand clean-out schemes that can turn underused wardrobes into store credit. They discuss what the real driver is for consumers, how ThredUp's dis…

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Atropia (2025), The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025), High Fidelity (2000) 6:06

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Send us a text Indie Film Weekly Episode 52: Atropia (2025), The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025), High Fidelity (2000) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll want to revisit or see…

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Can’t Shut Off Your Brain at Night? Try These 5 Strategies to Stop Racing Thoughts While Falling Asleep 16:27

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Racing thoughts at night is super common, especially among high-achievers. If your brain won’t shut off at night — replaying conversations, planning tomorrow, thinking about work — this is for you: I share 5 strategies to calm your mind and fall asleep faster. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why racing thoughts happen (especially for high achievers) …

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The Club Chalamet Deep Dive 29:48

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It's been a bumper week for the Timothee Chalamet stans - Marty Supreme is getting hit reviews, his hair is starting to grow back and the very controversial key holder of the kingdom has done her first ever media feature. That's right, Club Chalamet just got profiled by the Wall Street Journal. This week, hosts Ione and Gina get to grips with the r…

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How Cotton Incorporated is Taking the Fight to Polyester on the Retail Shelf 46:21

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Cotton Incorporated President and CEO William Kimbrell talks about the ways Cotton Incorporated is working hard to bring relief to U.S. cotton producers.By Jim Steadman

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100 Nights of Hero (2025), Come Closer (2025), Living in Oblivion (1995) 6:17

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Send us a text Indie Film Weekly Episode 51: 100 Nights of Hero (2025), Come Closer (2025), Living in Oblivion (1995) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll want to revisit or…

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The Unseen Reason It Can Feel Hard to Eat Healthy (& What To Do About It) 22:02

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Did you ever stop to think that your “normal” way of eating isn’t actually normal—it’s just what you grew up around? In this episode, we unpack how your childhood food environment silently shapes your adult nutrition choices, why “diets” feel so hard, and a simple framework you can use to make any meal more nourishing without counting, tracking, or…

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Good For Nothing? Why We’ve All Had Enough Of Wicked 28:23

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As we're all subjected to another Wicked press tour for the second instalment of the blockbuster, the question on everyone's lips is whether the Wicked press tour ever stopped in the first place? Greeted with another series of emotional interviews, reaction tweets and harrowing body discourse, it felt urgent to dissect what precisely is dampening t…

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The Secret Agent (2025), The Tale of Silyan (2025), An Angel at My Table (1990) 6:46

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Send us a text Indie Film Weekly Episode 50: The Secret Agent (2025), The Tale of Silyan (2025), An Angel at My Table (1990) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll want to rev…

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Polyester & Fertility: The Hidden Connection No One Warned Us About 27:33

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What if the underwear you put on every morning was quietly impacting your hormones, fertility, and long-term health? Polyester is everywhere — in leggings, underwear, sports bras, socks, pajamas — and new research shows its microplastics are showing up in semen, ovaries, placentas, and even umbilical cords. In this episode, we break down exactly ho…

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Who Is Nick Fuentes? What is a Groyper? And How Is Red Scare’s Dasha Nekrasova Involved? 28:56

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Nick Fuentes has spent five years building not only a name for himself but an army of his own to fight in what the far right incel community has dubbed the groyper war. The live streamer uses his platform, America First, to push for an ultra conservative agenda not just among his peers but with actual political figures too. In this week's episode, …

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Will Cotton Break Out of It’s Narrow Trading Window in 2026? 30:36

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For months, the cotton market has been confined by a trading window that sees it lingering between .60 and .70 cents. Cotton Incorporated Senior Economist Jon Devine drops by the pod to discuss whether cotton has any opportunities to break out in the coming year.By Jim Steadman

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A Magnificant Life (2025), Cactus Pears (2025), Smooth Talk (1985) 7:25

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Send us a text Indie Film Weekly Episode 49: A Magnificant Life (2025), Cactus Pears (2025), Smooth Talk (1985) Glen Reynolds spotlights several new and engaging independent films playing in theaters, available for purchase or rental, or on a streaming platform. He also shares a classic movie from his favorites which you'll want to revisit or see f…

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NLP: A Powerful Set of Tools to Stop Cravings, Achieve Success, and Communicate Clearly (with Jeff Hall, NLP Master Practitioner) 44:06

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What if there were a tool you could use to quickly and easily improve your mindset, increase your success, and reframe the blocks that keep you stuck— without relying on willpower? (including those pesky food cravings?) That tool exists… and it’s called NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). Tune into this convo as I explore NLP through the real, raw …

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RAIN PHOENIX launches Team LaunchLeft 55:18

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In this inspiring episode of LaunchLeft, host Rain Phoenix chats with Lorraine Petel, Geoff Ryan, Jennifer Tefft, and Rich Tupica, aka the team behind LaunchLeft! Take a dive deep into the creative process, independent music, film, and the challenges facing artists today. From Geoff Ryan’s journey in narrative filmmaking and experimental shorts to …