Episodes

  • Episode 138 | SpinDoctor Flashback: Sasha and Jillian at Madrona 2012
    Jan 10 2025

    In this episode from 2012, Sasha and Jillian Moreno report from their shared hotel room at the Madrona Winter Fiber Arts Festival (now the Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat). Hilarity ensues.

    Apologies for the intermittent audio issues!

    You can find the script for this episode HERE.

    You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

    Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.

    Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention links that are no longer available.

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    34 mins
  • Episode 137 | SpinDoctor Flashback: Talking Color with Deb Menz
    Jan 3 2025

    In this episode from 2011, Sasha interviews colorist extraordinaire Deb Menz. Deb is the author of Color in Spinning, which is sadly out of print. It's an amazing book, and if you ever find a used copy of it, snatch it up.

    You can find the script for this episode HERE.

    You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

    Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.

    Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention links that are no longer available.

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    26 mins
  • Episode 136 | SpinDoctor Flashback: Maryland Sheep and Wool 2011
    Dec 27 2024

    In this episode from 2011, Sasha tells you all about a field trip to the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival.

    You can find the script for this episode HERE.

    You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

    Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.

    Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention links that are no longer available.

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    25 mins
  • Episode 135 | SpinDoctor Flashback: An Interview with Deb Robson
    Dec 20 2024

    In this episode from 2010, Sasha interviews Deb Robson about the process of creating her magnum opus, The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Deb Robson; The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook

    You can find the script for this episode HERE.

    You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

    Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.

    Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention links that are no longer available.

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    35 mins
  • Episode 134 | SpinDoctor Flashback: Reporting from Rhinebeck 2010
    Dec 13 2024

    In this episode from 2010, Sasha talks about the insane buying spree that was her one and only trip to Rhinebeck.

    You can find the script for this episode HERE.

    You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

    Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.

    Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention links that are no longer available.

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    11 mins
  • Episode 133 | SpinDoctor Flashback: Buying Fleece with Beth Smith
    Dec 6 2024

    In this episode, from 2010, Sasha interviews Beth Smith about buying fleeces.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Beth Smith: The Spinner's Book of Fleece

    You can find the script for this episode HERE.

    You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

    Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.

    Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention classes or offers that are no longer available.

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    31 mins
  • Episode 132: Working With Value
    Nov 29 2024

    In this episode, Sasha talks about the importance of value as it relates to color.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Deb Menz: Color Works

    You can find the script for this episode HERE.

    You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

    Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.

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    15 mins
  • Episode 131: Learning to See Hue
    Nov 25 2024

    In this episode, Sasha explores the difference between "blue" and "blue-green" and the relationship between different hues.

    You can find the script for this episode HERE.

    You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

    Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.

    Click here to see the images of the hues.

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    12 mins