Make Do and Mend?

Send us a textWe did it! After weeks and months of trying to make this a reality, I was able to secure an interview with a WW2 Veteran!In this moving VE Day special, I sit down with the incredible Bert, a 100-year-old World War II veteran to hear his incredible story of service, sacrifice, and survival. From enlisting as a young man to witnessing the end of the war in Europe, his memories offer a powerful reminder of the courage and resilience of those who served.As we mark Victory in Europe Day, this interview is a tribute to a generation that gave so much. His reflections are not just history — they are living testimony.Support the showWATCH THE PODCAST:Youtube - and support the channel by becoming a member of 'the Dolls House Club' Bronze/ Silver tier!FOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: The Dolls House Club Gold membership Theme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.com/edward_3737/https://www.instagram.com/els.starr/

Send us a textIn this episode, the first of a two part special, I sit down with a remarkable 90-year-old woman, Kath, to hear her firsthand memories of growing up during World War II. From the air raids to rationing, she shares what life was really like for ordinary people living through extraordinary times. Her story is one of resilience, courage, and community in the face of war.Support the showWATCH THE PODCAST:Youtube - and support the channel by becoming a member of 'the Dolls House Club' Bronze/ Silver tier!FOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: The Dolls House Club Gold membership Theme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.com/edward_3737/https://www.instagram.com/els.starr/

Send us a Text Message.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...Support the Show.FOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.com/edward_3737/https://www.instagram.com/els.starr/

Send us a Text Message.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 25THSupport the Show.FOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.com/edward_3737/https://www.instagram.com/els.starr/

Send us a Text Message.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.Support the Show.FOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.com/edward_3737/https://www.instagram.com/els.starr/

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 MINUTES ON YOUTUBE*Head over to YouTube for an extra 10 minutes of conversation, where we also touch upon the generational divide!Support the Show.FOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.com/edward_3737/https://www.instagram.com/els.starr/

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 faced throughout history, and the real Betty and Evelyn's of the world.Support the Show.FOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.com/edward_3737/https://www.instagram.com/els.starr/

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 last 80 years.  Support the Show.FOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.com/edward_3737/https://www.instagram.com/els.starr/

Watch what happens when one vintage pigeon girl sits down with another! Birds of a feather stick together!Support the Show.FOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.com/edward_3737/https://www.instagram.com/els.starr/

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?Support the Show.FOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.com/edward_3737/https://www.instagram.com/els.starr/

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.Support the showFOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.com/edward_3737/https://www.instagram.com/els.starr/

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...Support the showFOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.com/edward_3737/https://www.instagram.com/els.starr/

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.Support the showFOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.com/edward_3737/https://www.instagram.com/els.starr/

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 damage that fame chasing through social media is doing to our inner happiness and sense of self. Support the showFOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.com/edward_3737/https://www.instagram.com/els.starr/

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…Support the showFOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.com/edward_3737/https://www.instagram.com/els.starr/

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.Support the showFOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.com/edward_3737/https://www.instagram.com/els.starr/

Is modern dead? With a surge of people choosing to live like it's the past, I start this series by asking the question: why? What are people escaping from in the present? And could re-creating the past be problematic?Support the showFOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.com/edward_3737/https://www.instagram.com/els.starr/

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.Support the showFOLLOW THE PODCAST:TikTokInstagramFacebookWATCH THE PODCAST:YoutubeDISCUSS THE PODCAST:DiscordFOLLOW ME:TiktokInstagramSUPPORT ME: PatreonTheme music by artists:https://www.instagram.com/_caineisable/https://www.instagram.com/adzonly/https://www.instagram.com/joecarnell2002/https://www.instagram.com/edward_3737/https://www.instagram.com/els.starr/