Lake Monsters + Fandoms + Substack Drama + Zingerman's with Allie Lehman (founder of Wonderly and Huge Fan)

In this episode, we discuss if celebrities actually do their own gardening, why fashion journalists aren't always the most "fasionable", and if Facetuning is an art or out of control.  About this week's guest: Emily is the founder of I Heart Mess, a roundup of the best of the worst celebrity fashion, on Substack and YouTube. She is a contributing writer for numerous publications, including i-D, New York, and the New York Times. She is also the co-founder of the Lowbrow Book Club and co-host of the podcast Mess World. Show notes! This week's sponsor: Semaine Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Emily's Work: I Heart Mess Newsletter + YouTube Mess World Podcast The Lowbrow Book Club Things we talked about: Celebrity Gardens via BHGWhy Are So Many Celebrities Joining Substack? via ICYMI Podcast Inside the "10-Year Process" to Create Roses Named for Celebrities via Vanity FairA Brief History of The Merkin via InStyle To advertise on the podcast: [email protected]

In this epsiode, we discuss how Ruby isn't into gardening (and how she connects with nature in her own way), how to deal with constant content (newsletters, social media, news, etc), and how the act of reading novels can bring back your attention span (and bring more joy).  About this week's guest: Ruby is a journalist and author. Show notes! This week's sponsor: My July Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Ruby's Work:WebsiteSober CuriousSober Curious ResetWomen Without KidsMaterial World, Mystical Girl Things we talked about: Flesh byDavid Szalay  Books to TV / Movies 2025-26 To advertise on the podcast: [email protected]

About this week's guest: Akaya advises, trains, and consults on how change happens individually, organizationally, and societally. She is on faculty of the Just Economy Institute, is Lead Advisor at Third Act, and is founder of the New Universal Wisdom and Leadership Institute. She was President of Rockwood Leadership Institute for ten years, and directs the Thriving Roots Fund. Akaya received the 2020 Vision Award from Middlebury College, was one of Conscious Company's 30 World Changing Women of 2018, an Ella Award recipient from the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, and served on the Alameda County Human Rights Commission. Akaya is deeply committed to working for a fair and equitable global society while infusing a sense of purpose, delight, and wonder into everything we do.   Show notes! This week's sponsor: My July Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Start A Well-Being GardenLearn To Grow Cut Flowers Use code GROW for $5o off until December 1st Akaya's work: WebsiteThird Act Just Economy InstituteLeading with Joy: Practices for Uncertain Times Things we talked about: Ecotopia by Ernest CallenbachAlways Coming Home by Ursula K. Le Guin Becky Chamber books Dawn by Octavia Butler To advertise on the podcast: [email protected]

About this week's guest: Ally is a stylist and personal shopper. Her superpower is helping you find your style and the clothes to go with it. Show notes! This week's sponsor: Semaine Use code GROW for $50 off a one-on-one growing session. Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Where you can find Ally: Personal styling siteSubstack Stuff we talked about: Historic magnolia trees removed for White House ballroomMassive Web—Home to More Than 100,000 SpidersAll's FairExMasOh. What. Fun. Find your hardiness / growing zone here To advertise on the podcast: [email protected]

About this week's guest: Allison and her sisters, Elaine and Jacqueline, founded Le Prunier in 2018. Prior to the development of Le Prunier, Allison worked with companies such as Giorgio Armani, Mother Denim, and STX Entertainment. Her eye for design and genuine love for all things health + wellness has finally culminated into her most exciting project yet.   Show notes!  This week's sponsor: Semaine Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Start A Well-Being GardenLearn To Grow Cut Flowers Use code GROW for $5o off until December 1st Where you can find Allison: Le Prunier's website and IG Allison's IG Things we talked about: The Orchard ProjectReality TV's Bad Boyfriend Is Angry Again. This Time, He's Yelling at Gavin Newsom via NYTThe Guy You Love To Hate To advertise on the podcast: [email protected]

About this week's guest: Allie Lehman is the founder of Wonderly, a design and development studio. She also writes Huge Fan, a publication about fandom and business (it's part storytelling, part strategy, and always about the way fans shape what lasts). She's also an artist and illustrator and serves on the board of All People Arts.   Show notes! This week's sponsor: Semaine Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter New session: Starting A Well-Being Garden Where you can find Allie:WonderlyHuge FanIllustrations Things we talked about: American Iris SocietyNorth American Lily Society American Daffodil SocietyNational Chrysanthemum Society American Begonia Society American Peony Society The Story Behind Wayfair via Business InsiderZingerman's Community of Businesses Zingerman's Olive Oils To advertise on the podcast: [email protected]

About this week's guest: Clare is the Garden Editor at House & Garden magazine and a freelance garden journalist. After starting her career in book publishing, she spent nine years at Gardens Illustrated magazine (1996-2005), latterly as Editor. As well as writing about plants and gardens, Clare has always gardened herself, first on an allotment in London, and now in her garden in West Berkshire. She is the author of six books including most recently Pastoral Gardens (2024, Montgomery Press) and writes a weekly column on Substack. Show notes! This week's sponsor: Week Of The WebsiteMyles Trudell Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Where you can find Clare: WebsiteHouse & GardenCreate AcademyPastoral GardensSubstackInstagram Knepp Castle Garden by Tom Stuart-SmithSalvia 'Phyllis' Fancy'Slow HorsesChrysanthemumsRHS Find your hardiness / growing zone here To advertise on the podcast: [email protected]

About this week's guest: Amelia is a feminist writer, podcaster and producer. She is the founder of Softer Sounds podcast studio, and the host of Off the Grid, a podcast about leaving social media. Her new book, Your Attention is Sacred Except on Social Media is out in fall 2025. Show notes! This week's sponsor: Week Of The WebsiteMyles Trudell Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Where you can find Amelia: WebsiteOff The Grid podcastSofter SoundsYour Attention is Sacred (Except on Social Media) How To Do Nothing: Resisting The Attention Economy BandcampFree Little LibraryTen Arguments For Leaving Your Social Media Account Right Now Find your hardiness / growing zone here To advertise on the podcast: [email protected]

About this week's guest: Marisa is a journalist and New York Times best selling author. She's covered beauty, fashion, wellness, and celebrity for top national publications such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, and Vanity Fair. She is the author of It Girl, Glossy, This Is Big, How Sassy Changed My Life, and Girl Power. Show notes! Sign up for the Virtual Group Session on October 26th Sign up for How To Make Your Podcast A Reality workshop This week's sponsor: Semaine Use code INSIDEOUTSIDE20 for 20% off Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter The French Gardening Craze, 1908-1914 Horticulture, politics and the media in Edwardian Britain  Where you can find Marisa: Website Marisa's IGIt Girl: The Life and Legacy of Jane BirkinGlossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss's Glossier Irish Blood on Acorn TV Find your hardiness / growing zone here Learn To Grow Cool Season Flowers To advertise on the podcast: [email protected]

About this week's guest: Kerrilyn is an author and founder of CAP Beauty. Show notes! Sign up for the Basker Virtual Group Session on October 26th This week's sponsor: Semaine Use code INSIDEOUTSIDE20 for 20% off Sign up for the Inside + Outside newsletter Where you can find Kerrilyn: CAP Beauty CAP Beauty IG Kerrilyn IG Serotoner Purina x Purple Leash Project Republicans Want to Ban Pets From Domestic Violence Shelters via Mother Jones Psychophysiological Responses of Cut Flower Fragrances as an Olfactory Stimulation by Measurement of Electroencephalogram in Adults Carnations! Seeds from Johnny'sPlants from Bluestone Perennials Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again Find your hardiness / growing zone here Learn To Grow Cool Season Flowers To advertise on the podcast: [email protected]