The Restart Project Podcast

The Restart Project Podcast


Latest Episodes

Restart Podcast Ep. 70: An epic journey through climate history with Alice Bell
November 24, 2021

This month we talked to author and activist, Alice Bell about her recent book, Our Biggest Experiment: An Epic History of the Climate Crisis.

Restart Podcast Ep. 69: Exploring our consumption emissions with Professor John Barrett
October 25, 2021

In celebration of Repair Day 2021, we held a webinar Q&A exploring consumption emissions, featuring Professor John Barrett.

Restart Radio Republished: Mark Phillips photographs ‘essential’ repair
October 13, 2021

We revisit an episode with photographer, Mark Phillips whose exhibition, 'Repair is essential' is showing in London until 17th October!

Restart Podcast Ep. 68: Inequalities in UK craft and making, with Dr Karen Patel
September 29, 2021

This month we spoke to Dr Karen Patel about her work on Craft Expertise, a project researching inequalities in the craft sector.

Restart Podcast Ep. 67: Reflecting on repair during the pandemic
August 26, 2021

We're revisiting some of our past episodes to reflect on how the repair community has been impacted by the events of the pandemic. 

Restart Radio: A small ask
August 12, 2021

We're on our summer break from radio this month but we would really appreciate if you can take the time to fill in our listener survey.

Restart Podcast Ep. 66: Ancient cob building, part of a low-tech future
July 28, 2021

In our final episode of the summer season, we talk to Kate Edwards about building with cob and why it is a really sustainable way forward.

Restart Radio: Our 2021 Summer Reading List
July 14, 2021

Despite what the British weather says, summer has come around again and with it comes Restart's summer reading list!

Restart Podcast Ep. 65: Saving memories and exposing ‘branded’ repair with Jessa Jones
June 29, 2021

We talk to Jessa Jones, founder of iPad Rehab about teaching herself logicboard repair, her fight against 'branded' repair, and R2R in the US.

Restart Radio: Borrowing boom at Library of Things
June 08, 2021

As businesses and community spaces are able to pick up operations again, we talk to Alys Penfold, Borrower Support Lead at Library of Things.