Handmade

Stained Glass with Steph Couturier Sep 17, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to Steph Couturier about stained glass.

Check out Steph's work in her Etsy shop, website and on Instagram.

Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books.

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Musical Instrument Making with Sam Underwood Aug 27, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to Sam Underwood about making modular mechanical musical instruments.

Check out Sam's work on Twitter and his website.

Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books.

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Costumes and Burlesque with Hester Hamilton Aug 20, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to costume-maker and burlesque performer Hester Hamilton.

Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books.

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Mixed Media with Scott Eichler Aug 13, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to artist Scott Eichler about portraits and mixed media.

Check out Scott on Instagram and his works on the platform Let's Curate.

Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books.

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Neon with Richard Wheater Jun 25, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to Richard Wheater, founder of Neon Workshops.

Check out Neon Workshops on their website, Twitter and Instagram.

Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books.

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Weaving with Sophie Cotterill Jun 18, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to Sophie Cotterill about her craft of weaving.

Follow Sophie's business Wallflower Weavings on Instagram and check out her website.

Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books.

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Ceramics with Frances Priest Jun 11, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to artist and designer Frances Priest about her work with ceramics.

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Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books.

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Synthetic Diamond with Shannon Nicley Jun 04, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to Shannon Nicley about synthetic diamond.

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Musings on making with Daniel Durnin May 14, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to Daniel Durnin about craft and his making philosophy.

Anna's book Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out now, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books.

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Handmade the book with Anna Ploszajski and Hana Ayoob May 07, 2021

In this episode, Hana Ayoob talks to Anna Ploszajski about her new book, Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making.

The book is out on 13th May, and you can buy it here or wherever you buy books.

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Leather with Daniel Stermac-Stein Apr 30, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to leather tanner and leatherworker Daniel Stermac-Stein.

Follow Daniel's work on Instagram and check out his makes on his website.

Anna's first book, Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out on 13th May. Pre-order here.

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Embroidery with Julia Lodyguina Apr 23, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to embroiderer Julia Lodyguina.

Follow Julia's work on Instagram and see more like hers on Let's Curate.

Anna's first book, Handmade: A Scientist's Search for Meaning Through Making is out on 13th May. Pre-order here.

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Forensic Jewellery with Maria Maclennan Apr 09, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to forensic jewellery expert Maria Maclennan.

*This episode includes conversations about criminal investigations and identification of human remains. Some listeners may find the content disturbing or triggering.*

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Printmaking with Jemma Gunning Mar 26, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to printmaker Jemma Gunning.

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Fossils with Anjana Khatwa Mar 19, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to earth scientist Dr Anjana Khatwa about fossils.

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Resin with Kimberley Freeman Mar 12, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to plastic jewellery megafan turned maker Kimberley Freeman about resin.

Check out Kimberley's shop Annie's Despair on Etsy and Instagram, and follow Kimberley herself on Instagram here.

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Precision Engineering with Michael White Mar 05, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to Michael White about precision engineering.

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Let's Curate with Meghana Giridhar Feb 26, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to entrepreneur Meghana Giridhar about her online platform promoting global artisans, Let's Curate.

Check out Let's Curate on their website and Instagram.

*Listeners to this podcast get 10% off until 31st March 2021 with the offer code LC10.

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Wood with Tom Sands Feb 19, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to luthier (i.e. guitar maker) Tom Sands about wood.

Check out Tom's YouTube channel, Instagram and website for more woody content.

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Natural Dyes with Flora Arbuthnott Feb 12, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to artist and forager Flora Arbuthnott about natural dyes.

Check out Flora's colourful work on her website and on Instagram.

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Lithography with Stuart Higgins Feb 05, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to scientist and podcaster Stuart Higgins about lithography.

Check out Stuart's podcast, Scientists Not the Science on their website and Twitter, and follow Stuart on Twitter too.

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Copper and Glass with Omer Arbel Jan 15, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to award-winning Canadian artist, architect and designer Omer Arbel about two materials used in his work, copper and glass.

Check out more of Omer's work on his website.

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Watchmaking with Rebecca Struthers Jan 08, 2021

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to archaeological conservator Angela Middleton about leather.

Follow Rebecca on Twitter, Instagram or check out the beautiful handmade watches on her website.

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A Festive Message from Anna Dec 25, 2020

A festive message from the podcast's host, Anna Ploszajski.

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Leather with Angela Middleton Dec 18, 2020

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to archaeological conservator Angela Middleton about leather.

Follow Angela on Twitter to see her latest conservation adventures.

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Craft and the Suffragettes with Iszi Lawrence Dec 11, 2020

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to comedian, podcaster and history boff Iszi Lawrence about craft in the suffragette movement.

Follow Iszi on Twitter, Instagram, and check out all her other projects on her website.

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Taxidermy with Jenny Mathiasson Dec 04, 2020

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to objects conservator Jenny Mathiasson about the materials and making practices used in taxidermy.

Follow Jenny on Twitter, and check out The C Word, the Conservators' Podcast wherever you found this.

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Rope with Robert Nixdorf Nov 27, 2020

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to software engineer, maker and roboticist Robert Nixdorf about rope. Robert holds a life-long passion for ropes, knots and splicing since sailing in his youth.

Follow Robert on Twitter, and read more about his current projects on his website.

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Glass with Shelley James (an antique episode) Nov 20, 2020

This is a repeat of an episode first aired in 2018, where Anna Ploszajski talks to artist Shelley James about glass - what it is, what it means, and how we use it.

Shelley works with scientists and other experts to understand the underlying principles of their fields and the wider historical and philosophical context of their work. See and read more about Shelley's beautiful work about light and glass on her website, and keep up to date on Twitter.

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Leather with Tom Rusbridge Nov 13, 2020

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to historian Tom Rusbridge about leather.

Further reading:

Further listening:

The 1619 Project by the New York Times
Sugar with Ellie Doney episode of this podcast

Thanks to Dave Shephard for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge for the music mix. The bonus music feature was called RIP Band Practice (Half an Hour Late), by Don't Freak Out, mixed and mastered by Ajay Ratan.

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Fibres with Jennifer Crouch Jul 17, 2020

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to artist and researcher Jennifer Crouch about fibres.

Follow Jennifer on Twitter (twitter.com/JenniferCrouch) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/jennifer.crouch/?hl=en).

Thanks to Dave Shephard (www.daveshephard.com) for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge (www.alexlathbridge.com) for the music mix.

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Radium with Lucy Jane Santos Jul 10, 2020

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to historian Lucy Jane Santos about radium. Lucy's book, Half Lives: The Unlikely History of Radium, is available now from all good and ethical book stores.

Follow Lucy on Twitter (twitter.com/lucyjanesantos_) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/lucyjanesantos_/) and check out her Museum of Radium here: http://museumofradium.co.uk/. Find out more about what Lucy's up to on her website http://lucyjanesantos.com/.

Thanks to Dave Shephard (www.daveshephard.com) for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge (www.alexlathbridge.com) for the music mix.

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Wood with Valerie Trouet Jul 03, 2020

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski talks to dendrochronologist and Professor of Tree Ring Research, Valerie Trouet. Valerie's book, Tree Story, is the history of the world written in rings. It's available from all good and ethical book stores.

Follow Valerie on Twitter (twitter.com/epispheric) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/valerietrouet) and find out more about dendrochronology on the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research's website (ltrr.arizona.edu).

Thanks to Dave Shephard (www.daveshephard.com) for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge (www.alexlathbridge.com) for the music mix.

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Brass with Andy Taylor Jun 26, 2020

In this episode, Anna Ploszajski speaks to trumpet maker Andy Taylor about brass.

Check out Andy's work at www.taylortrumpets.com, or their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/TaylorTrumpets

Thanks to Dave Shephard (www.daveshephard.com) for our cover art, and Alex Lathbridge (www.alexlathbridge.com) for the music mix.

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We're back! Jun 22, 2020

This is Handmade, the podcast formerly known as 'rial Talk.

We're back! After a small hiatus, your favourite materials and making podcast is back with a brand new name and a brand new look, but the same format of conversations between award-winning materials scientist Anna Ploszajski and a plethora of certified material head guests.

New episodes will be coming weekly every Friday. You can get in touch on Twitter @rialtalk, and via email at rialtalkpodcast@gmail.com.

Music mix: Alex Lathbridge (www.alexlathbridge.com)

Artwork: Dave Shephard (www.daveshephard.com)

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Diamond with Julia Griffith Aug 09, 2019

In this episode Anna talks to gemologist Julia Griffith about diamond. We discuss what makes diamond atomically superlative, how diamonds form in volcanoes, and what’s being done by the diamond industry to protect those who work within it. Check out Julia's website at www.gemtripper, and follow her on Facebook @GemTripper, and Instagram @gemtripper. Anna from the Future: 1000BC, should be 800BC 1525, should be 1725 The company was the Diamond Producers Association (DPA) Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Paper with Zofia Wyszomirska-Noga Jul 28, 2019

Anna Ploszajski talks to Zofia Wyszomirska-Noga about paper. Zofia is a paper artist and paper conservator at The Royal Institution. This episode was recorded in the archives of The Royal Institution. Follow Zofia on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/zosianoga/ Check out her websites: https://wyszomirska-noga.com/ http://paper-conservator.co.uk Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Glass with Charlie Murphy Jul 08, 2019

Anna talks to artist Charlie Murphy about glass. We talk about how Charlie’s work as a photographer led to her fascination with glass, and her various subsequent projects using glass, including studies of light using chandeliers. Some of Charlie’s recent work focussed on embodying kisses in glass, and a collaboration which involved turning her own skin cells into brain cells. Find out more about Charlie and find links to her work on our website, www.rialtalk.com. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Wood with Eleanor Schofield Jun 21, 2019

Anna Ploszajski talks to Eleanor Schofield, Head of Conservation and Collections Care at the Mary Rose Trust. Find out more about the Mary Rose at www.maryrose.org, and follow them and Eleanor on Twitter at @MaryRoseMuseum and @E_Schofield. You can see photos from the visit and more bonus content from this podcast on the 'rial Talk website, www.rialtalk.com. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Henna with Hana Ayoob Jun 07, 2019

Anna Ploszajski talks to creative producer, illustrator and science communicator Hana Ayoob about henna. Follow Hana on Twitter at @HanaAyoob and check out her website at www.hanaayoob.co.uk. You can see examples of Hana's work and more bonus content from this podcast on the 'rial Talk website, www.rialtalk.com. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Brass with Steve Thompson May 24, 2019

Anna Ploszajski talks to trombonist, composer, arranger and laser harpist Steve Thompson about brass. We talk the history of brass instruments (including a casual Ancient Egyptian cursed trumpet), what makes brass such a good material for things like trombones, and what musicians like Steve (and to a far lesser extent, Anna) look for from their brass. We also undertake the biggest and bravest ‘rial Talk experiment yet, where we - with the help of Andrea Sella - dip a trombone bell in liquid nitrogen just to see what happens. Big thanks to Andrea for providing the liquid nitrogen. You can see videos and images from this podcast on the 'rial Talk website, www.rialtalk.com. Check out Steve's band 1201_Alarm on Twitter @1201_Alarm and follow Steve at @SteveTMusic. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Collagen with Emma McCarthy May 10, 2019

Anna Ploszajski talks to doctoral researcher Emma McCarthy about the material central to her research, collagen. We talk about how it can be used to make 3D scaffolds to grow new organs and skin, and where it sometimes comes from (rat tails, gross!). Anna briefly gets sidetracked talking about jellyfish, and then it’s back on track to debunk myths surrounding collagen’s use in diet and beauty products. Follow Emma on Twitter at @Emma_McCarthy4. More info on all episodes at www.rialtalk.com Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Titanium with Richard Sewell Apr 26, 2019

Anna Ploszajski talks to maker, software engineer and roboticist Richard Sewell about titanium. Check out photos and videos from their day of making at www.rialtalk.com/titanium-with-richard-sewell. Follow Richard on Twitter @jarkman and on his website at www.jarkman.co.uk. More info on all episodes at www.rialtalk.com Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Rice with Shalaka Kurup Apr 12, 2019

Anna Ploszajski talks to ergonomist Shalaka Kurup about rice; where it comes from, how to cook it, and when to put it on your face. Follow Shalaka on Twitter @ergonightmares More info on all episodes at www.rialtalk.com Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Iron with Coralie Acheson LIVE Mar 29, 2019

Anna Ploszajski talks to archaeologist Coralie Acheson about the material which changed the face of the Ironbridge region and the world, iron. This podcast was recorded upstairs at Cherry Red's Cafe Bar in Birmingham. Thanks to Sarah Cosgriff, Jon Wood and the Brum Sci Comm Socials team for hosting us, and to Martin Khechara for providing sound and tech support. Follow Coralie on Twitter @coralfrog. More info on all episodes at www.rialtalk.com Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Plastic with Louisa Penfold Mar 15, 2019

Anna Ploszajski talks to curator Louisa Penfold about one of the materials she uses in her childrens' learning research, plastic. Check out more of Louisa's work on her website: www.louisapenfold.com and on Twitter @louisa_penfold. See more content at www.rialtalk.com and follow us on Twitter @rialtalk. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Clay with Julia Rowntree and Duncan Hooson Mar 01, 2019

Anna Ploszajski talks to Julia Rowntree and Duncan Hooson from the Clayground Collective about clay; its use in education and impact on society. Check out more of Clayground's work at http://www.claygroundcollective.org and search for their book Clay In Common. More info on all episodes at www.rialtalk.com Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Steel with Roma Agrawal Feb 15, 2019

Anna Ploszajski talks to engineer, author and presenter Roma Agrawal about her second favourite construction material, steel. Follow Roma on Twitter @RomaTheEngineer, check out her website www.romatheengineer.com, and read her book BUILT. This episode was recorded at London's The Harrison Bar. Thanks to them for hosting us, thanks to Ian Bowkett for master-minding the sound and to Rachel Wheeley for helping out on the night. See more episodes from 'rial Talk at www.rialtalk.com. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Code with Richard F Adams Feb 01, 2019

Anna Ploszajski talks to computer artist Richard F Adams about the materials which he uses in his work, computer code. Check out Richard's work at www.richardfadams.com, on his Instagram @richardfadams and on Twitter at @dickyadams. Also check out our fancy new website! www.rialtalk.com Tickets now on sale for London and Birmingham shows - see website for details. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Chewing Gum with Stefan Gates Jan 18, 2019

Anna Ploszajski talks to Gastronaut, writer, broadcaster, performer and food expert Stefan Gates about chewing gum. Follow Stefan on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @GastronautTV Also check out our fancy new website! www.rialtalk.com Tickets now on sale for London and Birmingham shows - see website for details. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Sugar with Ellie Doney Nov 27, 2018

Anna Ploszajski talks to materials enthusiast, artist and researcher Ellie Doney about sugar. Ellie is currently studying for her PhD in food as materials at the Slade School of Art and the Institute of Making. Follow Ellie on Twitter and Instagram @elliedoney Stickers and merch for 'rial Talk: smartmaterialcollective.com Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Silver with John Cussell Nov 13, 2018

Anna Ploszajski talks to silversmith John Cussell about silver. Visit John's shop in Grantham, or see his work online at www.johncussell.co.uk. Stickers and merch: smartmaterialcollective.com Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Bonus Material with Zoe Laughlin - LIVE Oct 30, 2018

Extra content from 'rial Talk Live recorded at The Harrison in October 2018, featuring a Q&A with Zoe Laughlin in conversation with Anna Ploszajski. Zoe is an artist, maker, presenter, materials expert, and director of the Institute of Making. Find Zoe on Twitter @zoelaughlin, Instagram @zoelaughlin_, and online at www.zoelaughlin.com Read more about the Institute of Making at www.instituteofmaking.org.uk, and on Twitter and Instagram as @of_making Stickers and merch: smartmaterialcollective.com Tickets to Somewhere Dover the Rainbow are here: https://www.ticketsignite.com/event/521/somewhere-dover-the-rainbow---work-in-progress. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Ice with Zoe Laughlin - LIVE Oct 16, 2018

Anna Ploszajski is joined by Zoe Laughlin at 'rial Talk Live to chat all things ice. Zoe is an artist, maker, presenter, materials expert, and director of the Institute of Making. Find Zoe on Twitter @zoelaughlin, Instagram @zoelaughlin_, and online at www.zoelaughlin.com Read more about the Institute of Making at www.instituteofmaking.org.uk, and on Twitter and Instagram as @of_making Stickers and merch: smartmaterialcollective.com Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Liquid with Mark Miodownik Oct 02, 2018

Anna Ploszajski talks to Mark Miodownik about the subject of his new book, Liquid. Mark is Professor of Materials and Society at UCL, and is also a director of the Institute of Making. Follow Mark on Twitter @markmiodownik, and buy his book "Liquid" at all good book shops. Tickets for 'rial Talk Live: www.ticketsignite.com/event/443/-rial-talk-live Stickers and merch: smartmaterialcollective.com Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Slime with Sara Brouwer Sep 18, 2018

Anna Ploszajski talks to events manager, ceramicist and slime queen Sara Brouwer about slime. Find Sara on Twitter and Instagram @SaraBrouw Find Sara’s slime Institute of Making slime blog here: http://www.instituteofmaking.org.uk/blog/2018/04/slime-at-the-institute-of-making Tickets for 'rial Talk Live: https://www.ticketsignite.com/event/443/-rial-talk-live Stickers and merch: http://smartmaterialcollective.com/ Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Wool with Leah Richards Sep 04, 2018

Anna Ploszajski talks to knitter Leah Richards about wool. Tickets for 'rial Talk Live: https://www.ticketsignite.com/event/443/-rial-talk-live Stickers: http://smartmaterialcollective.com/ Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics) 'rial Talk is a proud member of the Smart Material Collective

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Lime with Beth Munro Aug 21, 2018

Anna Ploszajski speaks to Roman archeologist Beth Munro about lime and what have the Romans ever done for us? Get tickets to 'rial Talk Live on 4th October via this link: https://www.ticketsignite.com/event/443/-rial-talk-live

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Cotton with Richard McVetis Aug 07, 2018

Anna Ploszajski speaks to artist and embroiderer Richard McVetis about his work using cotton. Find Richard on Twitter @Richard_McVetis and online at www.richardmcvetis.co.uk. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics)

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Antimony with Sarah Jones Jul 19, 2018

Anna Ploszajski talks to stand-up comedian and geo-microbiologist Sarah Jones about antimony and its ore stibnite. Follow Sarah on Twitter at @Sarah_Jokes. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics)

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Glass with Shelley James May 24, 2018

Anna Ploszajski talks to artist Shelley James about glass - what it is, what it means, and how we use it. Shelley works with scientists and other experts to understand the underlying principles of their fields and the wider historical and philosophical context of their work. See and read more about Shelley's beautiful work on her website: www.shelleyjames.co.uk. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics)

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Fibreglass with Hayley Loren May 05, 2018

Anna Ploszajski speaks to Hayley Loren, marine engineer at Scottish Power Renewables and YouTuber about fibreglass, or glass fibre-reinforced plastic if you want to get fancy. Find out more about Hayley on... her website: www.hayleyloren.com her Twitter: www.twitter.com/thehayleyloren her YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCWAyEbDuh4NZewfIuRHCtIw Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics)

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Meteorites with Sarah Day Apr 24, 2018

Anna Ploszajski talks to Sarah Day, who is an earth science communicator with the Geological Society, about meteorites. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics)

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Chocolate with Jamie Upton Mar 30, 2018

Anna Ploszajski talks to Jamie Upton about chocolate in our Easter special. Send Jamie your shelling videos on Twitter at @wimpscientist. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics)

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Wood with Dan Ridley-Ellis Mar 23, 2018

Anna Ploszajski speaks to Dan Ridley-Ellis, head of the Centre for Wood Science and Technology at Edinburgh Napier University about wood, timber, forestry and ice cream. Follow him on Twitter at @FlyingQuercus or check out his blog at http://blogs.napier.ac.uk/cwst. Only three balloons were harmed in the recording of this podcast. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics)

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Nuclear Waste with Matt Allinson Mar 09, 2018

Anna Ploszajski talks to Matt Allinson, the maker of the Nuclear Trains twitter bot: https://twitter.com/NuclearTrains More on Matt here: http://mattallinson.com/ Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics)

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Virtual Materials with Ollie Cleveley-Jones Feb 06, 2018

Anna Ploszajski talks to Ollie Cleveley-Jones about materials in virtual reality. Ollie is a co-founder and Lead Computational Design of Valkyrie Industries, a deep tech company researching haptics, or the simulated feeling of weight and touch. See what they're up to in virtual reality and actual reality at www.valkyrie-vr.com. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics)

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PLA with Hannah Cameron Jan 29, 2018

Anna Ploszajski talks to Hannah Cameron, lab engineer at Barclays Eagle Labs about PLA, a common 3D printing material. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics)

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Steel with Agnes Jones Dec 27, 2017

Anna Ploszajski chats to blacksmith Agnes Jones about Steel. Check out more of Agnes' work at www.agnesjones.com. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics)

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Foam with Andrew Smyth Aug 28, 2017

Anna Ploszajski talks to aerospace engineer and star baker Andrew Smyth about foam. Follow Andrew on the socials at @cakesmyth. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics)

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Clay with Darren Ellis Jun 18, 2017

Anna Ploszajski speaks to potter Darren Ellis about clay. Check out Darren's website: www.darrenellispottery.com. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics)

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Bakelite with Kimberley Freeman Apr 12, 2017

Anna Ploszajski speaks to Kimberley Freeman about Bakelite, vintage jewellery, and how to tell if it's 'Fakelite'. Check out Kimberley's blog kimberleyfreeman.com. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics)

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Concrete with Ollie Broadbent Mar 24, 2017

Anna Ploszajski speaks to engineer Ollie Broadbent about a material in which he is moderately interested. Follow Ollie on Twitter at @eiffelover_ and check out his website www.eiffelover.com. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics)

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Mercury with Lucy Clements Mar 10, 2017

Anna Ploszajski talks to dentist Dr Lucy Clements about mercury, teeth and Fort Boyard. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics)

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Aluminium with Steve Cross Jan 03, 2017

Anna Ploszajski talks to comedian Steve Cross about his favourite material, Aluminium. Follow Steve on Twitter @steve_x. Cover art by Scary Boots (@schrodingerskit) Music recorded by Cl!ve and mixed by Alex Lathbridge (@thermoflynamics)

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