The Teardown is a podcast for wedding vendors who’ve had enough.

Each episode, I interview a vendor who’s tearing down the Wedding Industrial Complex. We’ll talk about how they do it and why it’s worth it.

Listen to The Teardown.

November 2022 update

• I’m retiring The Teardown (transcript)

December 2021 update

• A quick word from our host (transcript)

Season 2 (2020)
Sponsored by Joy

• Episode 1: “Step Up, Wedding Industry: Jordan Maney Is Ready for Better” (transcript)

• Episode 2: “Beyond the Black Square: Terrica Is the General We Need” (transcript)

• Episode 3: “How Do You Plan a Wedding During a Pandemic?” (transcript)

Season 1 (2019)

• “Offbeat Bride Is Like a Mullet” with Ariel Stallings of Offbeat Bride

• “It’s OK to Cry With This Officiant” with Emily Sterling of Rooted & Wild: Spirited Ceremonies

• “A Photographer’s Advice After 7 Years of Weddings” with Aaron Marineau of Aaron Marineau Photography

• “Catalyst Wed Co. Agrees: This Industry Sucks” with Jen Siomacco of Catalyst Wedding Co.

• “This Florist Is Way Too Cool for You” with Arielle Zamora of Small Yard Flowers

• “Mixing Business and Politics With This Photographer” with Marissa Solini of Marissa Solini Photography

• “I Wanted to Be Surrounded by Love” with Allison Ullmer of Ringed

• “Jessica and Elinor Got Married and This Is What They Want Vendors to Know”

• “Instagram’s Rules Were Made to Be Broken and Other Advice From This Photographer” with Jamie Thrower of Studio XIII Photography