Darcy Eastwood-Freeman

The Brand Social Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 70 episodes

The Brand Social is a podcast for brand owners and operators. We talk about the garment decoration industry as a whole, the challenges brands face and ask questions such as 'Is cereal soup?'. Hosted by Darcy of Downcast Apparel and Pav of Dogorse & Co Printworks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author

Darcy Eastwood-Freeman

Category

Arts

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Apr 7, 2025

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Episodes

20. Aleck | Fealla-dhà 23.01.2023

The year was 1523, in a village just outside of Xinje, China a young man by the name of Hoo Dee was toiling away, making himself a coat for the cold winter approaching. Just as he was about to sew on the collar, someone let off a firework. The noise of the explosion made Hoo Dee jump, and he knocked himself out on a ceiling beam. When he awoke, he had a flash of inspiration, and quickly fashioned...

19. Conor | Twelve Twelve 16.01.2023

If you are looking for ransom, we can tell you we don't have money. But what we do have is a very particular guest, a guest we have acquired by asking very nicely if he’d like to talk to us. A guest that will make an excellent podcast episode for people like you. If you listen to it now, that'll be awesome. This week we have the wonderful Conor from Twelve Twelve. He tells us about the science beh...

18. Paul | Humane Made 09.01.2023

Listeners, we have a confession to make. The plan for episode 18 was to release it in a classy and graceful way, much like how we imagine it would feel to get a signed headshot from Ryan Reynolds in the post. Sadly, neither of us possess class or grace in any quantity, so you’re going to have to put up with the equivalent of a Danny DeVito dick pick. In this absolute hoot of an interview, Pau...

17. Luke | Seity Socks 02.01.2023

Start 2023 the way you mean to go on and get episode 17 of The Brand Social Podcast vibrating your eardrums and tickling your hippocampus. This week we have the pleasure of talking to Luke from Seity (rhymes with deity) Socks. In the first episode of the New Year we discuss the difficulty in sourcing eco conscious manufacturers, and then what happens when the one you settle on gets invaded by Russ...

16. Fletcher | Fixative 26.12.2022

The immaculate conception of episode 16 has taken place, and the stable is comfortably set for a virgin to squeeze out two hours of aural pleasure for you. Listen to the three wise men (Darcy, Pav and Fletcher from @fixativeco) discuss the importance of enjoying the little wins, how displacing a sibling from the family home can facilitate brand growth, and how valuable it is to lean on mentors whe...

15. Andy | Fields 19.12.2022

The boys chat to Andy from Fields about trading at festivals, sourcing organic and sustainable fabrics, why they went down the cut and sew route and much much more. This ones a cracker of an episode :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14. Joe | Haus Of Skeleton 12.12.2022

Darcy and Pav talk to Joe from Haus of Skeleton about brand life, pop ups, the rebirth of the graphic tee and much much more. Haus of Skelton is a streetwear brand based out of Colchester, Essex. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13. Si | Heads Above the Waves 05.12.2022

Season 2 is here! Darcy and brand new co-host, Pav (Dogorse & Co Printworks) chat to Si from Heads Above the Waves. HATW is a mental health based non-profit organisations based out of Wales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12. Lewis | Takona 10.10.2022

The boys chat with Lewis from the automotive and mental health inspired brand, Takona about his journey so far in the world of brand ownership. We dive into the importance of opening up when it comes to mental health struggles, building communities through conversation and how he sells lightsabers in his day job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11. Jack | Old Eltons Clothing 03.10.2022

In this episode, the boys have a catch up with Jack from Old Eltons Clothing about his journey so far in the brand world. We chat about upgrading to an auto and Covid preventing any training, what its like to have a retail store in one of the UK's best tourist hot spots and ask our usual random questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10. Matt | Rogue Print Co 26.09.2022

We've made it to 10 episodes (go, us!) and we've got a special one in treat for you. In this hilarious, insightful and entertaining episode we chat to Matt from Rogue Print Co about his brand, life, and how many squirrels he thinks it would take to overpower Reuben. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9. Ash Price 19.09.2022

Talking to a popular designer has been towards the top of our list since we started the Brand Social and this chat with Ash doesn't disappoint! Be prepared for amazing insight in the design world, belly laughs and tears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8. Ethan | Lame Skateboards 12.09.2022

In this episode, the boys talk to Ethan about starting a skate clothing brand, selling merch out the back of a car whilst at college, venturing into the world of pop-ups and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7. Joe & Scott | Wetwired 05.09.2022

In this absolute gem of an episode, we chat the Joe and Scott from Wetwired about the brands life so far, we exchange ghost stories and sightings and ask the boys which one of them would make the better conman. Not to be missed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6. Darren | ATW Clothing 29.08.2022

In our longest episode yet, Darcy and Reub talk to Darren from ATW Clothing/Squeezed Orange about the incredible rise of his brand, retiring as a professional jet-skier, what he would do if he won the lottery and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5. Darcy & Reub | Twisted Wire's Rebirth 22.08.2022

In this episode, Darcy and Reub chat about Twisted Wire's Rebirth launch, all thing brand related and that time Reuben had a stalker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4. Aaron Mills 15.08.2022

We're changing things up a tad in this episode! Today we're talking with Aaron Mills who is an independent model and influencer about social media, mental health, where he sees his career going and his proudest achievements so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3. Jamie | TDP Clothing 08.08.2022

We chat we Jamie from TDP Clothing about his brand, owning a tattoo studio, campervan life, why his hands click so much and why you should never lay freshly printed shirts on top of each other before they're dry. TDP Clothing is a tattoo inspired apparel brand based in Helsinki, Finland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2. Chessie | Blind Maggot 01.08.2022

In this episode, we chat to Chessie from Blind Maggot. Chessie tells us about life running the brand, where the name came from and her hilarious experiences of taking the brand on the road and dealing with customers who had dabbled with recreational drugs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. Jack | Modern Streets Apparel 25.07.2022

Episode 1 is here! In this social, we talk to Jack from Modern Streets Apparel about life running a brand, photography, digital marketing agencies and much much more along with asking controversial questions such as 'Is cereal soup?'. Modern Streets is an apparel brand based in Wigan, UK and their designs are inspired by punk rock culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

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