The Restart Project Podcast

A bi-weekly talk show by The Restart Project, plus a monthly documentary series produced by brilliant podcaster Dave Pickering, based on fixing triumphs, heartbreaks and wisdom shared at our community repair events – called Restart Parties – here in London. <br /> <br /> We go into real depth about good and bad design, obstacles to repair of electronics, emotional aspects of ownership, environmentally irresponsible business models, and the “end of life” of our gadgets.<br /> <br /> This podcast is for you if you'd like to fix your relationship with electronics. Let’s rethink, restart.

Restart Podcast Ep. 78: Meet our new(ish) Co-Director, Fiona Dear

To wrap up our summer season, we’re giving listeners a proper introduction to Restart’s new(ish) Co-Director, Fiona Dear. The post Restart Podcast Ep. 78: Meet our new(ish) Co-Director, Fiona Dear appeared first on The Restart Project.

07-25
26:07

Restart Podcast Ep. 77: Reflecting on our first 10 years

We’re celebrating 10 years of Restart! This episode is an auditory snapshot of Restart, hearing from volunteers, friends, and the team. The post Restart Podcast Ep. 77: Reflecting on our first 10 years appeared first on The Restart Project.

06-29
49:10

Restart Podcast Ep. 76: Funky phones and durable design, with Ben Wood

We talked to Ben Wood, Chief Analyst at CCS Insight and Founder of the Mobile Phone Museum about historic phone design, repairability and consumer trends. The post Restart Podcast Ep. 76: Funky phones and durable design, with Ben Wood appeared first on The Restart Project.

05-24
31:59

Restart Radio: Introducing Fixing Factories

On this episode of Restart Radio, Ugo Vallauri is joined by Fiona Dear and Shelini Kotecha to talk about the launch of Fixing Factories. The post Restart Radio: Introducing Fixing Factories appeared first on The Restart Project.

05-12
28:46

Restart Podcast Ep. 75: The law and repair: it’s complicated, with Aaron Perzanowski

This month, we welcome back Aaron Perzanowski to the show to talk about his new book, The Right to Repair: Reclaiming the Things We Own. The post Restart Podcast Ep. 75: The law and repair: it’s complicated, with Aaron Perzanowski appeared first on The Restart Project.

04-28
41:56

Restart Podcast Ep. 74: Why digital access is a right, with Ready Tech Go

We spoke to Nikos Souslous, Co-Founder of Ready Tech Go about the importance of digital access, their impact and how RTG is going to evolve. The post Restart Podcast Ep. 74: Why digital access is a right, with Ready Tech Go appeared first on The Restart Project.

03-28
31:11

Restart Podcast Ep. 73: Repair Café Aotearoa New Zealand

Four months after its launch on Repair Day 2021, we spoke to four people involved in the repair network, Repair Café Aotearoa New Zealand. The post Restart Podcast Ep. 73: Repair Café Aotearoa New Zealand appeared first on The Restart Project.

02-25
31:01

Restart Podcast Ep. 72: Maintaining your bike and your community, with Jenni Gwiazdowski

As 2022 gets on the road, we spoke to Jenni Gwiazdowski, from London Bike Kitchen about bike repair and inclusion in cycling. The post Restart Podcast Ep. 72: Maintaining your bike and your community, with Jenni Gwiazdowski appeared first on The Restart Project.

01-27
38:34

Restart Podcast Ep. 71: Fixing at Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement

We spoke to Mathew Lubari, a repairer from the Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement. Lubari is the founder and a team leader at CC4D, an environmental initiative promoting repair skills. The post Restart Podcast Ep. 71: Fixing at Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement appeared first on The Restart Project.

12-22
34:02

Restart Radio: Reflecting on a challenging but successful 2021

As 2021 draws to a close, Janet and Ugo reflected on this precarious but successful year. Despite challenges, we have a lot to celebrate. The post Restart Radio: Reflecting on a challenging but successful 2021 appeared first on The Restart Project.

12-16
28:59

Restart Podcast Ep. 70: An epic journey through climate history with Alice Bell

This month we talked to author and activist, Alice Bell about her recent book, Our Biggest Experiment: An Epic History of the Climate Crisis. The post Restart Podcast Ep. 70: An epic journey through climate history with Alice Bell appeared first on The Restart Project.

11-24
37:28

Restart Podcast Ep. 69: Exploring our consumption emissions with Professor John Barrett

In celebration of Repair Day 2021, we held a webinar Q&A exploring consumption emissions, featuring Professor John Barrett. The post Restart Podcast Ep. 69: Exploring our consumption emissions with Professor John Barrett appeared first on The Restart Project.

10-25
45:29

Restart Radio Republished: Mark Phillips photographs ‘essential’ repair

We revisit an episode with photographer, Mark Phillips whose exhibition, 'Repair is essential' is showing in London until 17th October! The post Restart Radio Republished: Mark Phillips photographs ‘essential’ repair appeared first on The Restart Project.

10-13
29:00

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

This month we spoke to Dr Karen Patel about her work on Craft Expertise, a project researching inequalities in the craft sector. The post Restart Podcast Ep. 68: Inequalities in UK craft and making, with Dr Karen Patel appeared first on The Restart Project.

09-29
31:34

Restart Podcast Ep. 67: Reflecting on repair during the pandemic

We're revisiting some of our past episodes to reflect on how the repair community has been impacted by the events of the pandemic.  The post Restart Podcast Ep. 67: Reflecting on repair during the pandemic appeared first on The Restart Project.

08-26
39:38

Restart Radio: A small ask

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. The post Restart Radio: A small ask appeared first on The Restart Project.

08-12
01:54

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

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. The post Restart Podcast Ep. 66: Ancient cob building, part of a low-tech future appeared first on The Restart Project.

07-28
29:29

Restart Radio: Our 2021 Summer Reading List

Despite what the British weather says, summer has come around again and with it comes Restart's summer reading list! The post Restart Radio: Our 2021 Summer Reading List appeared first on The Restart Project.

07-14
29:26

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

We talk to Jessa Jones, founder of iPad Rehab about teaching herself logicboard repair, her fight against 'branded' repair, and R2R in the US. The post Restart Podcast Ep. 65: Saving memories and exposing ‘branded’ repair with Jessa Jones appeared first on The Restart Project.

06-29
41:38

Restart Radio: Borrowing boom at Library of Things

As businesses and community spaces are able to pick up operations again, we talk to Alys Penfold, Borrower Support Lead at Library of Things. The post Restart Radio: Borrowing boom at Library of Things appeared first on The Restart Project.

06-08
29:36

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