Make Do and Mend?
Realvintagedollshouse
Show overview
Make Do and Mend? launched in 2024 and has put out 18 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 28 min and 1h 2m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-GB-language Education show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1 year ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2024, with 16 episodes published. Published by Realvintagedollshouse.
From the publisher
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. I once found a genuine 1940’s oil lamp in a charity shop, and by the time I got to the check-out I was shaking so much that I couldn’t pull my card out of my purse. My name’s Hannah, and I am a self-confessed vintage nut. Growing up, I was raised in an environment of Saturday morning charity shop crawls, and Sunday afternoon’s watching war films with my grandpa, and so I was pretty much doomed to love all things old. Now, as an adult, I struggle to understand the appeal of a modern and minimalist lifestyle, but I am willing to risk being converted so that I can find answers to two big questions: why do people want to escape the modern world? And which lifestyle is better for our planet? In a series of candid and unfiltered episodes, I will be throwing the lid off society’s mental health and the rising need for escapism. Will I be convinced to move with the times, and ditch the antique furniture for flat-pack, or is vintage here to stay?
Latest Episodes
S1 Ep 17I speak to a 100-Year-Old Veteran | VE Day Special 🇬🇧
Send 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/
S1 Ep 16I speak to a 90-Year-old Woman about Growing Up in WW2 | VE Day Special 🇬🇧
Send 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/
Do new cars suck!?
ESend a textI 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 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/
S1 Ep 14The new Wallace and Gromit VR game...out next week!
Send a textI 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 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/
S1 Ep 13Revival Vintage
Send a textI 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 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/
S1 Ep 12The Joy of the Task
Send a textI 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 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/
S1 Ep 11The Real Betty & Evelyn
Send a textI 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 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/
S1 Ep 10Bonenkai
Send a textI 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 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/
S1 Ep 9Pin ups and Pigeons
Send a textWatch what happens when one vintage pigeon girl sits down with another! Birds of a feather stick together!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/
S1 Ep 8Thrift Queen
Send a textThrifting 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 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/
S1 Ep 7At your service
Send a textHumphry 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 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/
S1 Ep 6Ask Betsy
ESend a textI 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 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/
S1 Ep 5History Repeats
Send a textI 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 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/
S1 Ep 4Marilyn
ESend a textI 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 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/
S1 Ep 3Getting Nostalgic
Send a textNostalgia 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 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/
S1 Ep 2Grandma's House
Send a textI 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 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/
Are we all depressed?
Send a textIs 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 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/
Make Do and Mend? Podcast Trailer
trailerSend a textIs 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 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/