{"podcast":{"title":"Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.","slug":"garmology-a-podcast-about-clothes-and-stuff-931098","podcast_index_feed_id":931098,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/Tqcrl_iP","website_url":"https://garmology.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/97f64697-e8fb-41f9-ae7a-e6636b74849c/318a5e8f-ddc3-4278-a6aa-d1294ca447e4/3000x3000/garmology-2023-fullsize.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Nick Johannessen","episode_count":182,"summary":"Garmology is a podcast about our clothes, old and new, how they are made, and the impact they have, from a perspective of making, buying, wearing, collecting, evaluating and appreciating. With interesting guests, the aim is to provide a non-fashion view of the world of our clothes. Expect plenty of opinions! Garmology is made by Nick Johannessen. There is no advertising or sponsorship, but you are welcome to support the podcast at buymeacoffee.com/garmology Garmology theme music by Fabian Stordalen.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-19T10:17:38.025255+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/garmology-a-podcast-about-clothes-and-stuff-931098"},"episode":{"title":"Reviving dead sneakers - With Vinnie Tao at Sneakerpharm (#159)","slug":"reviving-dead-sneakers-with-vinnie-tao-at-sneakerpharm-159","published_at":"2025-11-21T00:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/garmology-a-podcast-about-clothes-and-stuff-931098/reviving-dead-sneakers-with-vinnie-tao-at-sneakerpharm-159","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/garmology-a-podcast-about-clothes-and-stuff-931098","url":"https://garmology.simplecast.com/episodes/reviving-dead-sneakers-with-vinnie-tao-at-sneakerpharm-159-AcrmLaDV","audio_url":"https://chtbl.com/track/F29DB5/cdn.simplecast.com/audio/6895c187-088b-4348-823a-120740d2578f/episodes/7ef1bb28-c26a-4f81-9a80-d0f75dd8b8f6/audio/97902b4d-d86f-4663-8b9c-bfced0b7518c/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=Tqcrl_iP","summary":"What happens when a lifelong sneaker lover refuses to throw away his favourite shoes — and ends up building a full sneaker restoration business instead? In this episode, we meet SneakerPharm’s founder, the craftsman bringing dead, battered, sun-bleached trainers back to life using skill, chemistry, and a whole lot of patience. From reverse-engineering damaged materials to perfecting the art of whitening, reglueing, repainting, and rebuilding — this is a deep dive into the world of sneaker rescue and the culture around it. We talk about: 🧪 How he learned restoration through trial, error, and obsession 👟 Why certain sneakers are worth saving — even if they look beyond repair 🔥 The business of sneaker cleaning, detailing, and reviving rare pairs ✨ The surprising emotional stories behind the shoes people send in 📦 What it’s really like turning your passion into a full-time craft If you love sneakers, craftsmanship, or just great stories from people who really care about what they make, you’ll enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at a fascinating and fast-growing world.","meta_description":"What happens when a lifelong sneaker lover refuses to throw away his favourite shoes — and ends up building a full sneaker restoration business instead? I…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5360,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/garmology-a-podcast-about-clothes-and-stuff-931098/episodes/reviving-dead-sneakers-with-vinnie-tao-at-sneakerpharm-159/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/garmology-a-podcast-about-clothes-and-stuff-931098/reviving-dead-sneakers-with-vinnie-tao-at-sneakerpharm-159.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}