Ray Clarke & Vicky Grubb are Upholsterer's with a deep passion for the craft of Upholstery, soft furnishings, textiles and interior design. In this podcast we delve into the world of our own upholstery business management while reaching out to broader industry representatives through great educational , informative and entertaining conversations . Whether you're a seasoned professional or beginner in upholstery , an interior designer, a newcomer to the furniture industry, or someone looking to transition into a creative career in Upholstery & Soft furnishings, this podcast is for you!
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Signup to Generate a PitchRay Clarke & Vicky Grubb are Upholsterer's with a deep passion for the craft of Upholstery, soft furnishings, textiles and interior design. In this podcast we delve into the world of our own upholstery business management while reaching out to broader industry representatives through great educational, informative and entertaining conversations.
Recent episodes include "S3 Ep.1 Confessions from the Workshop: A Catch-Up with Ray & Vicky" (29 September 2026, 65 minutes), "S2 Ep.12 Is Your Business Costing You Your Health? The Natasha Kenworthy Conversation" (8 July 2026, 71 minutes), and "S2 Ep.11 Can Upholstery Innovate Without Toxicity? The Delyth Fetherston-Dilke Conversation" (12 May 2026, 73 minutes).
Sit on This! publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 55 minutes across 30 episodes.
Booking probability for Sit on This! is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Sit on This! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Sit on This!'s contact route on record: public web form.
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Sit on This! is a leisure show with 30 episodes published.
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Episode #1
Welcome to Season 3 of the Sit On This! podcast . In this episode, Ray and Vicky catch up on everything that’s happened over the past year, what they learned from Season 2, how their own upholstery businesses have...
Episode #1
Can you build a successful upholstery business without sacrificing your health? Or has stress, pain and burnout become accepted as part of the job? This week, Vicky and Ray sit down with Natasha Kenworthy , massage...
Episode #11
<p>Can upholstery innovate without toxicity? Or are we stuck between outdated regulations, industry habits and the fear of change?</p><p>This week Vicky and Ray sit down with Delyth Fetherston-Dilke, one of the...
Episode #10
<p>In this live episode of Sit on This!, we sit down with two key suppliers to the UK upholstery industry at the Furniture Components Show: Oliver from Tokyo Fabrics and Mike from Peak Converters , spanning both foam...
Episode #9
<p>Has YouTube changed upholstery forever? Or are we just getting started?</p><p>This week Vicky and Ray sit down with Neil Banyard of Facelift Interiors — the upholsterer who built a 100,000-subscriber YouTube channel...
Episode #8
<p>In this episode, Vicky and Ray sit down with Joanna Privett from the British Furniture Association to talk about the realities of the UK furniture industry, from small upholstery workshops to large-scale...
Episode #7
<p>Join Vicky & Ray for a Live Podcast with Conservator Heather Porter from Festival of Upholstery held Oct 10th 2025 .</p><p><br /></p><p>Our profound thanks go out to all our Sponsors</p><p>Martins Upholstery...
Episode #6
<p>In this months Sit on This! podcast we sit down with Joanna Maeva (@maeva_and_daughters); Carpenter, Upholsterer and all-round legend. She joins Ray and Vicky for a chat full on bants, sawdust and stories from life...
Episode #5
<p>This week Vicky & Ray head to Margate to step inside the bold, technicolour world of upholsterer and interior designer Jesse Du Preez (@jessedupreezdesign). From training at some of the UK’s top upholstery schools to...
Episode #4
<p>This month Vicky and Ray sit down with the brilliant Leigh-Anne Treadwell, founder of the Bristol Upholstery Collective, teacher, TV upholsterer, and all-round powerhouse. We chat about how she built her teaching...
Episode #1
<p>This season, we’re bringing you a series of mini video podcasts spotlighting the key suppliers to the upholstery trade. Each episode gives you insider info on the latest tools, materials, and innovations to help keep...
Episode #3
<p>In this episode Vicky & Ray meet Patricia Alban, founder of The Bespoke Footstool Company and the heart and soul behind Sammy’s Foundation. </p><p>Patricia shares her journey and found love of upholstery & soft...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode Vicky and Ray talk with the Young Upholsterer of the Year (2024), Libby Payne. Libby offers her valuable insight and thoughts on how to encourage young people to the craft as a career...
Episode #1
<p>We’re back! And in this first episode of Season 2, Ray and I dive into some of the most exciting conversations we’ve had with the makers, suppliers, and innovators shaping the upholstery industry today—and...
Episode #12
<p>In this final episode of the season, recorded at the HIRE Cumbria event in the Lake District, Vicky and Ray sit down with Stephen Ball of Cumbria Upholstery who' s incredible story proves that resilience knows no...
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<p>In this month’s Chair Stories, Vicky sits down with student Sam, who shares her deeply personal journey through upholstery. After losing both her mother and father to COVID, Sam brought in her father’s cherished...
Episode #11
<p>In this episode, we chat with Linda from 7 Upholstery. Unlike most upholsterers who are self-employed, Linda has spent the last 18 years working a 9-to-5 in the trade. So, what’s it like being employed as an...
Episode #3
<p>Ray and Vicky took a trip to Sheffield, UK, to visit the legendary William Whiteley & Sons, one of the world’s oldest scissor manufacturers. </p><p>In this fascinating episode, we dive into the history...
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<p>In this episode, we sit down with the legendary Cristina Venegas, the Dame of Drapery behind Drapes of Wrath. If you've ever wondered what it’s like to be an upholsterer in the film industry, this one’s for you...
Episode #2
<p>This month Vicky has a coffee and a chat with Anita, a more recent upholstery student, who works in a creative field, teaching embroidery at the Royal School of Needlework.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Royal School of...
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