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Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala explore our culture of consumption through products that have changed the world - asking how did we get here and what happens next?

Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala explore our culture of consumption through products that have changed the world. They unravel the mysteries of marketing and the formidable forces that drive purchasing habits. From toilet paper to funerals, perfume to package holidays they'll be combing the past to see how landmark innovations have shifted the course of history. And asking what happens next?

Updated: weekly
Episodes available: indefinitely

Episodes to download

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    Microwaves

    Thu 21 Sep 2023

    Amit Katwala and Charlotte Stavrou power up the microwave and find out what's cooking.

  • Microchips

    Thu 14 Sep 2023

    Amit Katwala and Charlotte Stavrou delve into the significance of microchips.

  • Denim

    Thu 7 Sep 2023

    Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala unpick our abiding love affair with denim.

  • Board Games

    Thu 31 Aug 2023

    Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala explore the world of Board Games.

  • Cameras

    Thu 24 Aug 2023

    Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala zoom into our changing relationship with cameras.

  • Manicures

    Thu 17 Aug 2023

    Amit and Charlotte buff up their knowledge on nails as they enter the world of manicures

  • Running shoes

    Thu 10 Aug 2023

    Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala explore how running shoes keep pace with our feet.

  • Houseplants

    Thu 3 Aug 2023

    Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala pick apart houseplants and learn about a recent boom.

  • Glasses

    Thu 27 Jul 2023

    Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala peer into the world of glasses.

  • Tea

    Thu 20 Jul 2023

    Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala mull over the history of tea and its cultural impact.

  • All Consuming is back!

    Wed 19 Jul 2023

    Charlotte Stavrou and Amit Katwala return to look at more world-changing products.

  • Bonus Episode: All Consuming Meets Sliced Bread

    Thu 3 Nov 2022

    Charlotte Williams and Amit Katwala talk to Greg Foot about the return of Sliced Bread.

  • VR and the Metaverse

    Thu 27 Oct 2022

    Amit and Charlotte lose themselves in the immersive world of virtual reality.

  • Light Bulbs

    Thu 20 Oct 2022

    Charlotte and Amit expose some shocking truths behind the history of the light bulb.

  • Funerals

    Thu 13 Oct 2022

    How social and financial pressures are changing the way we do funerals.

  • Batteries

    Thu 6 Oct 2022

    Amit and Charlotte expose some electrifying and shocking truths about batteries.

  • Vapes

    Thu 29 Sep 2022

    Amit and Charlotte cut through the smoke to explore the world of e-cigarettes and vapes.

  • Plant-based Meats

    Thu 22 Sep 2022

    Charlotte Williams sinks her teeth into a surprisingly meaty topic - plant-based meats.

  • Toilet Paper

    Thu 15 Sep 2022

    Charlotte Williams and Amit Katwala lift the lid on the toilet paper industry.

  • Vinyl and Turntables

    Thu 8 Sep 2022

    Charlotte and Amit get into the groove with the venerable record player.

  • Non-Alcoholic Drinks

    Thu 1 Sep 2022

    Charlotte Williams and Amit Katwala take a shot at the world of non-alcoholic drinks.

  • Perfume

    Thu 25 Aug 2022

    Charlotte Williams and Amit Katwala get a good whiff of the perfume industry.

  • Welcome to All Consuming

    Thu 18 Aug 2022

    Charlotte Williams and Amit Katwala reveal the truth behind what we’re all consuming.

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