Blamo! (Blamo! Media, Jeremy Kirkland)

The Three Amigos, Three Musketeers, Three Stooges, what do you want? It’s the JJJ Show!

Jeremy, Jian, and Jon trade Jerry Lauren Stories, Jian accidentally flexes with his global Polo Bar tour, the crew talks Peter Do’s Helmut Lang debut, debate whether or not fashion shows should happen, get a bit too existential, discuss Rick Owens fits from the Slack, fly high with Carharrt Sacai, and Do the Dew head to toe.

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My guest this week is Alex Carleton, Chief Creative Officer of Filson.

Alex and I discuss his origin and backstory, the #menswear boom of the 2010s, the Filson archive, and why consistency matters.

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We got a big ol bonus episode this week with everyones favorite Matt Hranek of WM Brown

We chat when and not to wear a suit, his new collaboration with Sunspel, figuring out your fits in the sweltering summer, how to wear a BLACK polo, how to pack for a summer trip, and what NOT to do when making a collab.

Last but not least, we debate what summer styles will last

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Photographer, Jamie Ferguson is one of the most talented and successful people I know. Anything and everything that’s thrown at him, he evolves. He’s pretty much a Pokemon, now which one I don’t know but probably the one that takes all the dope photos.

He’s an incredible photographer, and one of the recent things he did was turn his home into a photo studio during lockdown. A photo studio featuring himself as the subject. From bizarre poses to playing chess with stuffed animals. It’s a breath of fresh air to the stoic mentality of fashion.

Jamie and I chat about creating his home studio, the joys of being a creative, fighting burnout, the future of Pitti, and getting a fit off with Bill Nighy.

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My guest this week is the men's fashion director of Bloomingdale's, Justin Berkowitz.

Justin and I spoke about his career in fashion, his time at Details working with Eugene Tong, and the evolution of retail.

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My guest this week is Mike McLachlan of Manresa.

Before we dive in, I have to say Mike gets into it, and I think his openness, vulnerability, and candor are among the things that truly set him apart.

I’m not going to get philosophical here, but Mike constantly admits that he doesn’t know what he doesn’t know; he’s just trying to make the best brand he can. Which, as you’ll hear, is working.

Mike and I discuss the origins of Manresa, big brother style,  sobriety, the recent GQ article declaring GORP is dead, making clothes for things you actually do, and what’s next for the brand.

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Author, tastemaker and everyone's favorite King of Fits, Lawrence Schlossman joins us this week to answer your questions. It's our 3rd volume of the Ask Me Anything episode and it's a hot one!

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My guests this week are Saeed and Katy Al-Rubeyi, co-founders of Story MFG.

We discuss how Story MFG emerged out of their relationship, the power and burden of being a small brand, dealing with critics, making things not look “perfect,” and how I believe they’re changing an entire industry with their aesthetic and ethics.

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(12:02) Yusuf / Cat Stevens

(21:24) Khadi fabric

(28:13) Care Tags

(35:56) Why Slow Fashion is Punk

(39:14) Parks and Recreation

(51:05) Grailed

(52:50) Our Clothes Get Old, Bleed and Might Be Smelly Too

(54:40) Rolex

(58:51) Visvim

(59:36) Braindead

(1:00:13) Kapital

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My guest this week is Angelo Urrutia, formerly of Engineered Garments and Nepenthes, as he launches his own brand, 4S Designs. 

Angelo and I discuss growing up in New York, finding manufacturers in Italy, getting inspired by classic American sportswear, and designing the first season of his new line.

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(01:27) 4S Designs

(04:27) Camouflage // Manhattan Catalogue magazine

(08:46) Italian Fabric Mills: Albini, Zenga, Loro Piana

(13:25) Ventile fabric

(18:52) RRL // DKNY Tech

(19:58) Comme Des Garcons Shirt

(20:16) Paragon // Goldwin

(21:38) Trezeta Italian Climbing Boots // Vasque

(22:52) Joining Engineered Garments

(23:47) Nepenthes & Todd Killian

(29:35) Darbury Stenderu

(30:18) Russell Moccasin

(33:29) Keizo Shimizu

(35:42) John Bartlett // Cross Colors // JP Tods

(36:41) Leaving Engineered Garments

(40:34) Gore wear

(47:51) Chanel

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My guest this week is actor Gillian Jacobs.

Gillian and I discuss how science and her love of nature has been a part of her life since the beginning, from dinosaur birthday parties to roaming museums. We chat about living in NY in the early 2000s, her massive vintage collection, the clothes her grandma made for her, how her style has evolved, Thom Browne, and her favorite designers. 

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My guest this week is Patrick Robinson, Founder, and CEO of Paskho.

Patrick and I discuss his career designing for some of the biggest brands (including Armani and the GAP), why he thinks runway shows and seasonal collections are no longer relevant, and why he believes local makers and sustainability are the future of clothing.

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My guest this week is actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer, Ben Schwartz. 

We get into Ben’s origin in comedy, from his days in New York City’s comedy circuit to today, where, in his words, he’s worked literally every day since October 2020. Ben also talks about collecting Air Jordans and his passion for vintage tees. Plus, we get an exclusive, never before heard story involving typewriters that you do not want to miss. 

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THE SHOE SURGEON: @theshoesurgeon

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🔥  Ben’s fashion hot take: Disney x Gucci 

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Edouard Meylan of H. Moser and Mark Cho of The Armoury have a conversation on craft.

We chat about Mark Cho’s quest to find the perfect watch size and why Edouard Meylan is averse to big data. Last but not least, we all discuss the value of taste and is it worth paying for?

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When most of us see a "made in USA" label, we assume the workers were treated well. Or, at least, according to our nation's labor laws. In fact, many garment workers in this country are paid as little as $50 a day to work 12-hour shifts.

Derek and Peter discuss how this is possible and how a new federal bill called The Fabric Act can help empower workers.

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My guest this week is Connor Ratliff, actor, improv performer, and host of the podcast “Dead Eyes.”

Connor and I discuss how moving from being an amateur to a professional actor ruined it for him, how he rediscovered the joy of performance through improv, how he was fired by Tom Hanks because he had “dead eyes,” and how that turned out to be one of the best things that ever happened to him.

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(00:06) UCB (Upright Citizens Brigade)

(08:38) Band of Brothers (TV series)

(10:02) Del Close

(10:47) John Belushi

(16:26) The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (book) and the “real” story of the Tin Man

(31:12) 12 Hour Day with J.D. and Connor (podcast)

(34:14) Guster (band)

(36:45) You Can’t Always Get What You Want

(44:15) Tom Hanks on SNL

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From November 2019

My guest is legendary tailor Edward Sexton.

Edward and I spoke about his life, how he helped redefine Savile Row, his work with Tommy Nutter, and the key things he did to elevate British Tailoring. We also discuss dressing The Beatles and working with Stella McCartney and Rick Owens.

Edward Sexton died July 23, 2023 

Edward Sexton Obituary from Robb Report

My guest this week is Reebok’s Senior Global Product Marketing Manager, Leo Gamboa. 

Leo talks his early days working retail in New York City, shopping on Jamaica Ave, and the early skate culture of the city. We also talk about our obsession with outerwear, club c’s and old school North Face. And last but not least, we talk about what makes a good collab, and the art of design. 

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My guest this week is George Wang, Founder of BRIO, Beijing.

George and I discuss how his obsession with tailors led him to create his own retail store, and the experience he’s had working with the Chinese consumer. We also discuss how the Chinese market has been affected by social media and what that means for new retailers.

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My guest this week is Fred Castleberry, founder and designer of F.E. Castleberry.

Fred and Jeremy discuss their parallel journeys through the world of fashion, how to be a good dad, working as a concept designer at Ralph Lauren, and how by imitating and remixing your influences, you can create something that’s uniquely your own.

NOTES

(08:14) Unabashedly Prep (via Archive.org)

(08:58) Sid Mashburn (Blamo! Extra Interview)

(10:12) Thom Browne

(13:46) Texas A&M

(21:24) Classic Ralph Lauren Ads

(24:45) Rugby Ralph Lauren

(24:47) Lee Norwood

(26:23) Antonio Ciongoli (Blamo! Interview)

(26:55) Michael Bastian (Blamo! Interview)

(42:07) Wes Anderson vs. Quentin Tarantino

(45:15) F.E. Castleberry Footwear (video)

(47:47) Alessandro Michele (Interview)

(53:57) Mr. Ned

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My guest this week is Guy Hills, fashion photographer, and co-founder of Dashing Tweeds.

We chat about the challenges and joys of life as a creative professional, photographing Savile Row for the internet age, collaborating with Converse and Pharrell, and wearing what you love regardless of what anyone else thinks about it.

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(04:40) Snuff Boxes

(13:50) Photographers: Cecil Beaton, David Bailey, Norman Parkinson

(17:58) The Origins of Problem Page Photos

(27:11) Jaguar  // Cartier // Freddie Windsor

(29:53) Andrew Bolton 

(29:57) Anda Rowland (Blamo! Interview)

(30:58) Savile Row Bespoke

(31:15) Anderson & Sheppard // Huntsman // Henry Poole

(31:33) Angus Cundey of Henry Poole // Carlo Brandelli of Kilgour

(33:40) James Sherwood

(35:00) Bespoke: The Master Tailors of Savile Row

(38:29) Harris Tweed jacket // Akubra hat // RM Williams boots

(40:06) Royal College of Art Showcase

(40:27) Kenzo

(40:47) Kirsty McDougall (Dashing Tweeds Co-Founder)

(46:05) Betty Soldi (Calligrapher)

(48:07) Icebreaker

(50:42) The Tweed Run

(51:13) The Correspondents (music video)

(55:47) Daily Candy Magazine

(56:05) Converse

(57:58) Billionaire Boys Club

(59:57) Gaudi

(1:07:06) Beau Brummell

(1:10:25) Vivian Westwood // Sex Pistols

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My guest this week is Joshua Kissi, co-founder of TONL and Street Etiquette.

Joshua and I discuss learning from the style of Miles Davis and Duke Ellington, growing a blog into a creative agency, helping Adidas rebrand its image in America and the profound impact of changing whose stories we tell.

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(03:16) Jermaine Davis

(04:40) Maroon World

(05:43) Black Ivy

(11:00) Miles Davis // Duke Ellington 

(12:35) Fred Castleberry (Blamo! Interview)

(12:46) Ouigi Theodore of Brooklyn Circus (Blamo! Interview)

(39:16) Urban Indian Health Institute

(51:33) DJ Kool Hurc

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My guest this week is the author and editor Michael Hainey.

Michael is the Executive Director of Editorial at Esquire, before that he served as deputy editor at GQ for over 15 years.

Michael and I spoke about his early life working under Graydon Carter, the importance of hard work, and how we all long to be known and share our stories.

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After Visiting Friends

My guest this week is Eric Wind of Wind Vintage.

Eric and I talk about how he became the Senior Watch Specialist for Christie’s, how he became a dealer himself, why he believes the watch industry should be more open, and what he’s doing about it.

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My guest this week is Mike Nouveau, vintage watch specialist.

Mike’s story goes deep; he’s worked at Rolling Stone, Paper Magazine, DJ’d around the world, and is the titan of #watchtok

Mike and I discuss his life growing up in NY, his path into watches, blowing up on TikTok, why the market is obsessed with Cartier, collecting auction catalogs, legendary barn finds, and why grails are still out there.

Mike's TikTok

Mike's Instagram

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Ask Me Anything! Jeremy answers your questions – moderated by Brian Davis, founder of Wooden Sleepers. We discuss some weighty questions about style, the origins of ROTM, Jeremy's history in fashion and much more.

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My guest this week is the stylist and fashion consultant Eugene Tong.

Originally from Taiwan, Eugene’s resume reads like a greatest hits in the menswear and fashion world. A former editor at the now-defunct Cargo and DETAILS magazine, Eugene has dressed celebrities like Aziz Ansari and styled runway shows for KITH, John Elliott, and more —all while becoming the King of Off-Duty Style.

Eugene and I discuss how his career began, how fashion is evolving, and why he thinks he's terrible at Instagram.

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There has been much discussion about the slow death of shopping in San Francisco’s downtown district. The decline has been years in the making, with Brooks Brothers, Ralph Lauren, Macy’s, and Nordstrom, all heading elsewhere or shutting down entirely in the area. Why?

Peter and Derek discuss what would bring people back to a brick-and-mortar experience in shopping and what they would like to see themselves.

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This week Rob and Jeremy are joined by Jeff Hilliard.

Jeff works on Limited Editions at Hodinkee and joins us to chat about his incredibly moving piece (and also the #1 article on Hodinkee in 2021) about finding his father through his watch.

Jeff breaks down what happened, shares more of the story, and shares more details that everyone has asked him to share.

Finding My Father In His Watch

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Scott Schuman has always been teaching people how to dress.

You may not have been learning from him directly, but chances are, the images you had saved or the ones you thought of in your head or the ones on your favorite designer's mood board…were probably taken by him. The Sartorialist himself has been showing the world how to dress through his camera lens for over 15 years.

And now, with his new book The Sartorialist Man: Inspiration Every Man Wants, Education Every Man Needs, it's time to hear from Scott himself on what he's learned, with a little bit of help from his friends.

It's Blamo! Extra and The Sartorialist, Scott Schuman is BACK.

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My guest this week is Bartees Strange.

Bartees is a phenomenal musician and songwriter. His new record, Horror, comes out February 14th on 4AD.

Bartees and I discuss recording the new album, entering the Fit Pic era, his favorite designers, cityboy style, church music, horror films, and more.

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Derek and Peter are back talking wardrobe fundamentals, and how to experiment with trends. The takes are hot…down to the blazer buttons.

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My guest this week is American fashion designer, Billy Reid.

Billy and I discuss how he went from flunking out of college to learning how to design and becoming one of the most celebrated American designers. Last but not least we discuss the growth of online in fashion and what it means to serve the digital customer.

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This week's guest is Fabio Attanasio of The Bespoke Dudes and the young voice of Italian bespoke tailoring.

You all wanted to talk suits? He's here. You know him from his immaculate style but more for how he's helped make the world of Italian tailoring more welcoming, approachable, and eternal.

Fabio and I discuss his journey and approach to bespoke tailoring, growing with collaborators, working with Omega, becoming an eyewear king, and saving the future of tailoring.

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Nina Penlington is the head cutter at Edward Sexton. She carries forward one of the greatest tailoring legacies of our generation.

The late Edward Sexton was the technical mind behind Nutters of Savile Row. In the 1960's Edward and Tommy Nutter revitalized the Row with their glamorous suits and welcoming shop front. They dressed rock and roll legends such as Mick Jagger, Elton John, and most Beatles members. 

The cut was unapologetic and romantic. Edward and Tommy made full-bodied coats with square shoulders, nipped waists, and lapels so wide that they almost grazed the wearer's shoulders. Sexton liked to call his cut "long and leafy."

Sadly, Edward passed away in the summer of '23, and Nina, who previously worked under him, has taken his place as the firm's head cutter. She has almost 20 years of experience as a cutter, having worked at Dege & Skinner and Gieves & Hawks, which gives her a solid foundation for carrying forward Edward's strong and angular cut.

Derek and Peter discuss what it was like working with Edward, how to make bespoke suits for women, and a controversial tailoring topic called "straightening & crookening."

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My guest this week is Alex Crane, founder of his eponymous label.

Alex and I discuss his concept of hustling with joy, why he sells his clothes at a farmers market, and where his “linen state of mind” originates.

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Brian Davis of Wooden Sleepers returns to discuss the infamous grind five years later and how far his business has come, why he has beef with Shark Tank, how to build a vintage collection, and why so many ex hardcore folks work in fashion. 

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Wooden Sleepers

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I'm pleased to announce Coffee with The Greats, a new podcast on Blamo! Media

The show is hosted by actor/entrepreneur Miles Fisher and explores the age old question of what does it mean to be great, and how do we get there?

The first episode is with chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon and is out today!

It’s an extremely candid and revealing episode with one of the giants of the financial world.

Subscribe to Coffee with The Greats wherever you get your podcasts!

My guest this week is journalist Lauren Sherman.

Lauren is one of my favorite fashion and style writers. She's been the chief correspondent for Business of Fashion for nearly ten years and recently now moved to Puck News.

Lauren and I discuss moving to LA, how the return to dressing up isn't happening, the importance of critiques, what to do with creativity, the future of Ralph Lauren and Armani, and joining Puck News

Lauren's Newsletter at Puck

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This week's guest is Nicolas Gabard, founder of the Parisian brand and tailoring house Husbands.

Founded in 2012, Husbands is one of the brands behind the new wave of tailoring. Their suits are cut with a strong silhouette, generous lapels, wider trousers and are incredibly chic.

Nicolas and I discuss the origins of Husbands, style vs fashion, how to give directions to clients, how to wear black clothing,his philosophy on fashion, and how the brand continues to evolve.

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Spring outfits are never as fun as their fall/winter counterparts, but they're also the last hurrah for light layering, chunky boots, and knitwear. Peter and Derek discuss some of their favorite clothes during this transitional season before summer. They also talk about some of their favorite rain gear, including outerwear and single-stick umbrellas from Italy.

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My guest this week is Déborah Neuberg, founder of De Bonne Facture.

Deborah talks about her life growing up in Paris, her experience working at Hermes, and what luxury means for brands today.

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My guest this week is comedian, actor, and writer Gil Ozeri.

Gil and I discuss being a producer on Netflix’s Big Mouth, putting his life in danger for Snapchat sketches -- including how he almost duct taped himself to a helicopter -- dressing like a cozy grandpa, and how comedy can connect us and why that matters more than ever right now.

NOTES

(03:54) Big Mouth (tv show)

(03:55) Brooklyn 99 (tv show)

(06:07) Upright Citizens Brigade (improv company)

(14:42) Adam Pally (Blamo! Interview)

(17:03) Happy Endings (tv show)

(18:51) NTSF:SD:SUV:: (tv show) 

(20:12) Gil Ozeri: Best of Snapchat (video)

(25:49) Jackass (movie)

(30:51) #blackAF (article)

(32:59) Naomi Fry on Big Mouth (New Yorker)

(37:05) Doodie Calls (podcast)

(41:49) Paul Stuart (brand)

(42:23) Keith Haring (documentary)

(42:24) Comme des Garçons (brand)

(42:51) Aime Leon Dore (FW20)

(46:36) Alden (brand)

(52:02) The Undoing of Jeffrey Toobin (New York Times)

(52:24) Ralph Lauren (brand)

(52:45) Antonio Ciongoli of 18 East (Blamo! Interview)

(55:12) How to Dress like Marlon Brando (British GQ)

(1:02:15) Yellow Baseball Hats (Blamo! Merch)

(1:02:34) Ted Drewes Frozen Custard (delicious)

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My guest this week is artist Phillip Toledano

You might know him from his photography, the B/1 watch Toledano and Chan, ‘Geezer’ style, Viva Bastardo or his other endeavors. 

Phillip discusses his early career, designing watches, photography, and AI art, and revisits a book that changed Jeremy’s life. It’s all in there!

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On the first episode of the Triple J show, Jeremy, Jian, and Jon fantasize about future ad-read possibilities, what they’ve been up to since that last time they chatted, clout chasing via Japan, and that one time Jian got cart jacked IRL. Jon grills Jian about the food at the Met and Goldhouse Co. Galas. They also talk about the latest Dior and Balenciaga collections, generational reference points, Jian expounds on his concept of “Hoodie Couture” and Jeremy applies postmodernist criticism to haute couture which prompts Jon to try to say something in French. The guys talk about how inspiration sources have changed over the years and if it’s harder now to develop a personal sense of style. 

Hit us up with questions, comments, thoughts, and any topics you’d like the J’s to discuss on the Blamo! Slack Channel. 

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My guest this week is Jesse Thorn.

Jesse is a lot of things; he’s the host of Bullseye (NPR), founder of the acclaimed menswear website, Put This On, and he even runs his own podcast network, Maximum Fun.

Jesse and I spoke about his early life growing up in San Francisco and how he fell into the world of radio and menswear. I’m sure you won’t be surprised after you hear his voice...

My guest this week is Alex Corporan.

I don’t know how to best describe my guest this week. He does it all. Most people know him as one of the groundbreaking skateboarding pioneers of the 1980s. Alex and his crew were constantly getting chased around NY, but they made the city their own and documented all of it – perfectly summarized in their book, Full Bleed.

Alex and I discuss how he helped pioneer skateboarding n NYC, the early days managing Supreme, how he feels about skate culture being mainstream, keeping the vibes positive, and the 10th anniversary of his epic skate photography book, Full Bleed. 

The shots in Full Bleed span 30 years, with contributions from over 40 photographers. 

Featuring the work of Giovanni Reda, Jessica Bard, Ivory Serra, Tobin Yelland, Miki Vuckovich, Thomas Campbell, Larry Clark, Ed Templeton, Jerry Hsu, Atiba Jefferson, Spike Jonze, Bryce Knights, Angela Boatwright, Athena Currey, Kenneth Cappello, Charlie Samuels, Andy Kessler, Mike O’Meally, Sammy Glucksman, Allen Ying, and more.

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My guest this week is writer, editor, and creative director, Yolanda Edwards.

She is the former creative director of Conde Nast Traveler magazine and is the founder and publisher of Yolo Journal.

Yolanda discusses her life and love of travel, how to do it right, what hotels are overrated, how to get an apartment abroad, and newsletters vs. magazines.

Yolo Intel - Substack

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My guest this week is Erik Allen Ford, co-founder and CEO of Buck Mason.

Erik and I discuss his life growing up in rural Missouri, denim in the early ’00s, American manufacturing, moving back to the midwest, and building what you want to wear yourself.

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My guest this week is Guy Trebay

Guy is an author and reporter for the style section of the New York Times. Guy has written about style and culture since the 1970s, from the Village Voice, Interview magazine, and countless other publications.

His recently published memoir, Do Something: Coming of Age Amid the Glitter and Doom of ‘70s New York, discusses his early life in the up-and-coming art scene of New York and is an extraordinarily heartwarming and compassionate read. (I highly encourage you all to pick it up. It’s a good one.)

Guy and I discuss the current state of fashion, avoiding burnout, the brands he admires, and how retail is evolving. We also unpack more of his recently published memoir, Do Something.

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My guest this week is Maximilian Mogg, founder of the eponymous Berlin atelier.

Max and I discuss his journey from buying vintage Savile Row suits online as a teenager to selling vintage tailoring from his bedroom to creating his house style.

NOTES

(01:21) @maximilian.mogg (Instagram)

(07:27) “Gentlemen. A TImeless Guide to Fashion” by Bernhard Roetzel 

(07:30) “Dressing the Man” by Alan Flusser

(09:02) L’Oreal

(23:54) Spotify Playlists

(24:53) Mr. Lush

(25:40) Fencing (video)

(32:14) Holland & Sherry

(34:46) Cary Grant’s Wardrobe in “To Catch a Thief”

(35:49) ”American Psycho” style

(36:56) “Wall Street” style

(38:19) Leonard Kahlcke

(51:49) Edward Sexton (Blamo! Interview)

(52:00) “House of Nutter: the Rebel Tailor of Savile Row” by Lance Richardson 

(53:52) Maximilian Mogg on Mr. Porter (video)

(54:13) Scott Schuman (Blamo! Interview)

(56:11) Jake Grantham (Blamo! Interview)

(59:38) Jamie Ferguson (Blamo! Interview)

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Blamo! is BACK!

Season 11, baby (can you believe it?!) 

We are back with all-new episodes with your favorite designers, actors, musicians, comedians, and more – all chatting their love of clothes.

Tune in Monday, May 30th and we'll see you soon!

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My guest this week is menswear haberdasher, Sid Mashburn.

I sat and talked with Sid about how he got started in the clothing business, the importance of service, and how it’s still the cornerstone of their business. We even spoke about why that dang NY store hasn’t opened yet.

sidmashburn.com

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Your favorite bald boi is back from Italy with a solo pod talking Pitti Uomo! Hear me spitballing, processing, and providing more details into the wonderful world of menswear and fashion

I chat what Pitti Uomo is, whether it is still necessary, Cuccinelli dinners, 4SDesigns FW23 shoot, Santa Maria Novella, everyone loves Mordechai Rubinstein, and our event with SAVAS.

It's time for pasta, getting pissed, and roaming Piazzas at 2AM. Dive in!

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With the holiday season here, Peter and Derek answer commonly asked holiday-related clothing questions. How should you dress while traveling? How do you pack? How should you dress for various social occasions, such as office parties, family get-togethers, and New Year's Eve celebrations? Finally, they share their holiday gift guide should you still be shopping for a last-minute gift.

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This week, Rob chats with DJ Justine D. 

Justine is a born and raised New Yorker who’s been DJing in the city since the late 90's and became a go-to party promoter at the heart of New York City’s famous nightlife and music scene in the 2000s.  She co-hosted weekly parties like Aktion at Lit Lounge, Tiswas at Don Hill’s, and the moveable feast known as Motherfucker. If you know the book and documentary Meet Me in the Bathroom, you'll know how much she was a big part of that time and place.

Rob and Justine talk about New York’s music and club scene of the era, how its inclusivity and grittiness bucked the trends of the 90’s, and what nightlife used to be like in the days before social media. They also talk about her knack for combining vintage designer pieces with contemporary labels to make a style all her own, way before that was a thing. But mostly, they talk about how her passion for music and fashion helped create a community of people she considers family to this day.

Justine’s Instagram

Justine’s website

A brief oral history of Lit Lounge

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For years, like many of you, I’ve been a massive fan of Derek Guy, the author of the popular site, Die! Workwear.

Derek is a writer and personality unlike any I’ve ever known in the industry. It’s not because of how he dresses – because good luck finding a picture of him anyway – but his writing is often from a historical perspective and reminds us how we dress connects to our culture. Every time I read his work, I walk away enlightened. 

So I asked him about the resurgence of #menswear, something I’m ecstatic about and hopeful for – his answer was not what I expected, but after re-listening, it’s what I needed to hear.

Derek and I discuss how dressing is a social act, the psychology of clothing, and philosophy of menswear.

It’s Blamo! Extra with Derek Guy, of Die! Workwear

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My guest this week is Hayden Pedigo

Hayden is a guitarist and musician who knows how to get a fit off. You might know him for his wild videos or his career in the fashion world. He’s walked the runway for Gucci and been photographed by Hedi Slimane.

Hayden discusses growing up in the Texas panhandle, the appeal of mundane normalcy, his love of Tom Green, sick guitar riffs, getting fits off in cowboy clothes, and his new album The Happiest Times I Ever Ignored.

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My guest this week is Chris Black.

Chris is the man behind Done to Death Projects and Public Announcement.

For most folks, he’s the guy your “cool” friends know about. He’s an influencer’s influencer, the king of the hot takes and for some reason, knows where everything is happening…all the time.

Chris and I talked about the rise of merch culture, NY versus LA, his love of John Mayer and the art of the hustle.

We go all over the place on this one, but in all honesty, it’s a like lot Chris himself – this guy is in everything.

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Everyone's favorite designer, Todd Snyder, returns to the pod.

Todd and I chat about the ever-changing world of retail and how his business is evolving in our "new normal". We also discuss his collab with LL Bean, and why he loves partnering with other brands  

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My guest this week is musician and comedian Dave Hill.

Dave and I discuss his love and collection of hockey jerseys, getting fits off in neckerchiefs, shredding on the guitar, touring with Tenacious D, and his new book, The Awesome Game.

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My guest this week is Davide Cerrato, Managing Director of Montblanc Watches.

Davide and I discuss how learning to tell time was like learning another language, what cars and watches have in common, and why stories -- from cartoons to science fiction to watches -- have always been at the center of his life.

NOTES

(03:52) Casio

(4:37) Pulsar

(9:47) Panerai

(12:27) Tudor

(14:20) Morgan Plus 4

(17:35) Minerva watches

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Michael Williams of A Continuous Lean has been the first on many things, menswear blogs, the rebirth of Americana, the raw denim revolution, too much to keep up with...Now the great migration to newsletters.

While there have been many blogs and mailing lists over the years, few have been able to speak the way Michael's A Continuous Lean has. I can never put my finger on it, but I always love it. It's relatable; it's honest, informative, and always surprising.

Michael came back on the pod to discuss his evolution to newsletters, the future of menswear, the demise of Brooks Brothers, and why he's hopeful for New York City.

It's Blamo! Extra and everyone's favorite, Michael Williams, is back.

The first time Michael was on Blamo! (SEASON ONE BABY!) 

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My guest this week is Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief, and Founder of Scandinavian MAN.

Konrad and I discuss how the pandemic has changed his relationship with Instagram, the challenges facing online retail, the complexities of fashion becoming more sustainable, and the similarities of the menswear community with the hardcore punk scene he grew up in.

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NOTES

(08:15) Geoff McFetridge, Collaborated on Design of “Her” Interface (Blamo! Interview)

(12:15) Gary Vaynerchuk

(17:37) Plaza Magazine

(22:36) Refused (Hardcore Punk Band)

(25:33) Aaron Levine (Blamo! Interview)

(25:43): Brian Davis (Blamo! Interview)

(30:20) Wei Koh (Blamo! Interview)

(52:15) Maurizio Donadi (Blamo! Interview)

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My guest this week is Brian Davis of Wooden Sleepers.

I have known Brian for nearly twenty years now, and it is a joy to watch his brand and business grow the right way - slow and steady.

We discuss relaunching his retail store, partnership with LL Bean, good American vintage, working with Todd Snyder, and more.

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The fit-god and industry legend is on Blamo!

As the co-founder of United Arrows in 1989, Kurino-san has been in front and behind the scenes of retail and men’s fashion for almost 50 years. He has seen countless changes and evolutions in the industry and remains as optimistic as ever. 

Kurino-san and I discuss growing up studying iconography, his love of music, his approach to getting dressed (take notes), the stores that inspired United Arrows, what makes Japanese retail different, what books he’s reading, and more.

Kurino-san on Instagram

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My guest this week is British designer Nigel Cabourn, a legend in the clothing industry with a vintage archive of 4K+ pieces.

He’s been in business since the 1970s and has been creating a world with rich history and storytelling and many of his items are grail status among collectors.

Nigel and I discuss how Paul Smith introduced him to vintage, the power of transparency, the story of the cameraman jacket, the best era for vintage denim, and hear enough sidebars to make you feel you’re at his home eating dinner.

https://www.cabourn.com

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This week, my guest is Angelo Urrutia – founder and creative director of 4S Designs.

He’s been on the pod before, right as he was about to debut his brand...in March 2020. Not sure if you remember that time but things got a bit nuts – and so did Angelo. I said this on the Patreon episode last week. I believe he’s the best designer out there right now running the best brand in the world. Everything about 4S is rewarding. The garments are absurdly over-engineered, there are convictions to what he makes. If you don’t want to dig deeper, you can still find it, buy it, and enjoy it for what it is. It’s beautiful.

Angelo and I discuss working through the pandemic, what he learned at Engineered Garments, how he has been handling all the attention, finding himself through his brand, and what’s next for 4S Designs. 

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This week's guest is writer, podcaster (and recent watch addict) Jesse David Fox.

Jesse and I discuss his recent book Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work (One of NPR’s Best Books of 2023), imposter syndrome, Seth Meyers, Todd Snyder suits, getting fits off on interviews, and becoming a watch guy.

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My guest this week is the founder and CEO of Grailed, Arun Gupta.

Arun and I chat about the origins of Grailed and how he went from a guy learning about clothes, to creating a company that’s evolving the entire clothing industry.

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My guest this week is Garrett Leight, founder and CEO of the eponymous eyewear brand.

Garrett and I discuss the origins of the brand and how he started it all by going door to door, literally. We also discuss why they’re proud to be made in China and how, after 10 years in the business, they’re only getting started.

Garrett Leight

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My guest this week is Naomi Fry, staff writer at The New Yorker.

In our wide-ranging discussion, Fry explores what pop culture can teach us about ourselves, explains why she sees herself as a writer rather than a journalist, and demands answers for how Taylor Swift accomplished what she couldn’t -- even with 25 years of therapy.
 

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• Twitter
• Instagram
   

NOTES

(19:20) “On Writing” by Stephen King

(21:15) “Open Book” by Jessica Simpson

(24:20) Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica

(32:03) Judee Sill (NYTimes Forgotten Obituary) 

(32:11) Pete Dello // Honeybus (Band)

(36:05) Steely Dan

(38:12 America (band)

(39:10) James Franco

(43:21) The Goop Lab with Gwyneth Paltrow (video)

(45:05) Taylor Swift (Miss Americana)

(48:00) The Fourth Estate (video)

(49:08) John Mayer on pants (video) 

(50:40) Brad Pitt’s acceptance speeches

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To celebrate our 10th season and our love of watches, I’m pleased to bring you a special bonus episode with Asher Rapkin of the watch community, Collective and writer Jason Heaton of The Grey Nato, and his recent novel Depth Charge.

We discuss our love of all things mechanical, the origins of Collective and their recent collaboration with IWC, the famous “dirty dozen” watches of WW2, and watches we feel were overlooked.

If you’re into watches, this is your pod.

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When bespoke shoemaker Seiji McCarthy chatted with Peter and Derek last year, he mentioned that he thinks it's much easier to make a living as a craftsperson in Tokyo because of the availability of cheap real estate. 

So when Joe McReynolds, co-author of the new book Emergent Tokyo: Designing the Spontaneous City, reached out to see if Peter and Derek wanted to chat about urban policy, they jumped at the chance. 

What makes Tokyo such a particularly good breeding ground for bespoke crafts? McReynolds suggests it's about more than culture—it's also about how we build cities.

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My guest this week is Matthew Schnipper, former executive editor of Pitchfork, former editor-in-chief of The FADER, and a former editor at The Verge and GQ.

Matthew and I discuss growing up sick and sad in the suburbs, naming his son after punk legend Henry Rollins, continuing to pursue a dream after rejection, and why he loves discovering and sharing new music.

Check out Matthew's Newsletter DEEP VOICES

NOTES

(04:37) Naming His Son After Henry Rollins (article)

(09:34) Teenage Jesus and the Jerks (band)

(11:03) Man is the Bastard (band)

(27:50) Jon Caramanica (Blamo! Interview)

(36:12) RAP: Export (album review)

(55:52) Akasha System (musician)

(58:14) John Beltran (musician)

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My guest this week is photographer, Rose Callahan. 

Rose and I discuss her illustrious career and how she creates her “character-driven portraits.” We also chat about her recent books, the Dandy Portrait series, and she explains what is a Dandy? 

Rose Callahan’s photographs have been exhibited at RISD Museum in Providence, RI and are featured in the ongoing traveling exhibit for the Museum of Contemporary Photography "Dandy Lion" in Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, and Brighton, United Kingdom.

Rose Callahan

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My guest this week is the artist Baby Queen AKA Bella Latham. We explore her career, from being discovered on Instagram to signing her record deal and blowing up as a rockstar during quarantine. Bella talks about everything from being inspired by Taylor Swift and Oasis to the difficulties she faced with being raw and honest with her craft because of growing up on the Internet. Plus, she lets us in on how for her, clothing is a costume or armor to express the feelings she wants to convey with her music. 

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🎤✨TOPICS DISCUSSED 🌸🎶

The Music BABY QUEEN has released

Her virtual tour with YungBlud (Dec, 2020)

This very important spot to get your smoothie on, the Erewhon Market

The MVPs and Rockstars on Drag Race (“Sissy that walk!”)

Feeling like she’s aged 5 years during quarantine (FACTS)

🚨🚨🚨 PSA -  “Don’t ask for anything from anyone, just make the best music you can make”
 

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My guest this week is writer Dave Schilling (New Yorker, LA Times, The Guardian).

Dave and I chat the films that got him into clothes, his epic podcast Galaxy Brains with Jonah Ray, representation in fashion, David Lynch fits, our love of the night openings IG account, bistro vibes, why the fit pic is the best way to express yourself, Martin Short in Clifford, and why he believes trends don’t matter anymore.

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Galaxy Brains Podcast

Night Openings Instagram

Clifford (1994)

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My guest this week is Jeremy Langmead.

In addition to being the Brand and Content Director for MR PORTER, he is also one of the founders.

Jeremy and I spoke about his career in fashion, the origins of MR PORTER, and how, using beautiful editorial and storytelling, his team has changed e-commerce and retail as a whole.

MR PORTER's Luxury Watch Guide

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My guest this week is Henrik Berg of MORJAS – a brand becoming the new standard for classic footwear.

Henrik and I chat about the brand's origins, dig into the philosophy of luxury brands, and discuss our love of scents and how they're approaching physical retail.

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We get a recap from Jian on his travels to Japan and learn how the universe bent toward Jon’s favor by wildly inconveniencing Jian. Jon and Jeremy talk about how they both went to New York, but not at the same time, and how Catholic schools have the hardest names. We kind of chat about Fashion Week, and a few brands that have caught our eyes lately, Jon shows off some new pants, we learn about an upcoming archive sale Jian has in the works, and some anime shows Jeremy should check out. Jeremy also discloses an absolute treasure mine of Loro Piana gear, and then he waits way too long to send the link in the group chat. We find out Drake's is surprisingly cheaper in the UK and we close the episode by boring the shit out of Jian.

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This week on Extra, Jeremy and Rob decided to invite Derek Guy back for the return of the AMA. You undoubtedly know him from his writing for his blog, Die Workwear and Put This On or his epic Twitter account. He’s so thoughtful and knowledgable, we wanted to get his takes on your questions, too.

We covered a lot of ground, including y2k fashion, stolen valor, how much of a wardrobe item is too many, how Derek keeps interested in classic menswear, and his own writing inspo. He even lets us in on why he thinks women make the best menswear writers.

Deep dives, tangents, and hot takes, oh my. AMA is back, baby! 

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My guest this week is the acclaimed photographer, Eric Ray Davidson.

From athletes to actors, take a look at your favorite magazine cover and chances are Eric has shot it.

Eric and I spoke about his life as a photographer and where it all began. We also talk how becoming a parent affects your career…for the better.

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I’m so privileged to bring you a special pod with the costume designer, Suttirat Larlarb.

You probably have heard of her because she’s responsible for the iconic looks in the recent Bond film, No Time to Die, but she also did the costumes for Danny Boyle’s Steve Jobs film and just wrapped the Obi Wan Kenobi show coming soon.

But this convo was all about Bond, and she was as gracious and humble as you could imagine.

We talk about how the production was set up for the recent Bond film, how they picked those Drake’s boots, and the return of Alexander Olch!

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My guest this week is Josh Peskowitz.

Josh is a stylist, writer, and co-owner of the concept men’s store MAGASIN.

Josh and I spoke about his career in the world of menswear and how he went from being the fashion director of Bloomingdales to starting one of the best men’s stores in the country.

In The Closet: Video Playlist 

Follow Josh on Instagram 

As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com

My guest this week is Matt Hranek.

Matt wears many hats; he’s a photographer, a director, an editor, an author, and a contributor to Conde Nast Traveler.

We spoke about his recently released book A Man and His Watch, traveling the world to hunt through secret Swiss archives, and why so many people care about a good timepiece.

Check out A Man and His Watch 

Follow Matt on Instagram 

The William Brown Project 

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Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo have been talking about doing a show for years, so we're bringing it under the Blamo! umbrella. 

In this inaugural episode of the new Die, Workwear! podcast, we talk about things we're excited to wear for fall and answer some Twitter questions.

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We're back with the JJJ Show, featuring Jian Deleon, Jon Moy, and myself.

I told you we would keep this up! We're doing some late night tales here.

Jon Moy is moving to Portland, Jian continues to run the world. (Did you the homie in Popeye?!)

We chat about what fashion criticism looks like in 2022 and the most important stories that were overlooked from last year.

Last but not least, we discuss our favorite new brands...And there are a lot of them.

LESS TALK, MORE ROCK! 

..."I got a lightphone and a stick car."

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Derek and Peter are back discussing the recent FW 25 shows from men's fashion week in Milan and Paris.

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My guest this week contains multitudes...He’s a comedian, an actor, a podcaster, and jeez when I say podcaster he’s in the lore of Comedy Bang Bang, his own show High and Mighty and Action Boyz, he’s an improv God and has recently become a style god.

IT'S JON GABRUS, FAM.

Jon and I talk about finding your style, Long Island punk, what’s on his POG slammer, NOAH clothing, and what movie he’ll watch any time it’s on.

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My guest this week is record producer Gordon Raphael.

Gordon is best known for producing The Strokes, Libertines, Regina Spektor, and countless other bands that have shaped modern American music.

We discuss his recently released memoir The World Is Going To Love This - Up From The Basement With The Strokes, what the term producer means today, what albums to listen to with headphones, hot takes from recording at Abbey Road, not vibing with Harry Styles, and the current state of music. 

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My guest this week is composer and pianist Timo Andres.

He’s performed with the LA Philharmonic, the Britten Sinfonia, and countless others and also collaborated with Sufjan Stevens, Chris Thile, the Kronos Quartet, and Philip Glass.

He’s a virtuoso on the piano and a virtuoso in his fits.

Timo and I chat his career in music, whether or not you need high-end headphones to appreciate classical music, his Herman Miller collection, getting fits off while slamming the ivories and why Philip Glass thinks he’s the real MVP.

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My guest this week is Adam Goldberg, actor, director, photographer, and musician.
 

Adam and I discuss suffering from “imposter syndrome,” the possibilities of storytelling on Instagram, the draw and downsides of social media, and how acting subsidizes the art he really loves.

NOTES

(00:19) Saving Private Ryan (trailer)

(01:05) Adam Goldberg’s Instagram

(05:31) Marc Maron and Albuquerque

(07:43) The Goldberg Sisters

(12:05) Andrew Lynch

(13:50) Dionne Warwick’s “Don’t Make Me Over”

(22:36) Adam Goldberg’s Twitter

(25:21) “Leonardo da Vinci” by Walter Isaacson

(31:04) Taken (TV series)

(37:08) Adam Goldberg on Vine (article)

(40:59) Midlake (band)

(48:24) Untitled (movie)

(56:43) RGT (i.e. Rogue Territory)

(57:27) CLINCH

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My guest this week is Tull Price, co-founder of FEIT.

Tull and I discuss starting a streetwear brand before he was 20, pioneering laceless sneakers at Royal Elastics, finding joy in life’s struggles, loving beginnings, and learning from the past to create a more sustainable future.

NOTES

(1:10) Royal Elastics

(19:13) Offspring (store)

(19:55) Richard Wharton

(21:24) Goldie

(22:05) K-Swiss

(47:25) Visvim

(47:59) Burton // Gravis 

(50:10) Chris Gibbs (Blamo! Interview)

(55:20) Hiroshi Fujiwara

(55:32) Stussy

(55:59) XLarge

(56:17) FUCT

(56:24) Fresh Jive

(57:09) No Fear

(58:52) CCS Skate Catalogue

(59:30) Supreme

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Twitter wouldn't be Twitter without controversy. A few weeks ago, a heated debate spread throughout Twitter regarding whether it's classist to criticize fast fashion companies such as Shein. We discuss the controversy and how men can build an affordable wardrobe without buying fast fashion. We also discuss the return of J. Crew! Are we set for menswear 2.0? Jeremy, Rob, and Derek discuss. 

Discussed - 

Put This On Article

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My guest this week is The Sartorialist, Scott Schuman.

Scott and I discuss the origins of The Sartorialist, the importance of a creative voice and how he’s continued to evolve his work outside of Fashion.

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My guest this week is father, Canadian chef, and TV host Matty Matheson. 

We explore Matty’s career, clothes he’s buying in quarantine, and his history with punk music. He and I discuss his north star: Embracing imperfection and being proud of who you are. Last but not least, Matty gives us the scoop on how he’s building more infrastructure around himself, to bring more videos, and more importantly, more laughs. 

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🍔✨ TOPICS DISCUSSED 🍔✨

JUST A DASH: Sticky Toffee Pudding - THE MUSICAL

Matty’s POD: POWERFUL TRUTH ANGELS 

Matty’s more “chill” video he made with Vice: How to Make a Perfect Cheeseburger

Matty on LATE NIGHT: 

Jimmy Kimmel (2018)

Seth Meyers (2018)

🤫 EXTRA LINK for the REAL ones: A CANADIAN PUNK BAND WROTE A SONG ABOUT MATTY 

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My guest this week is David Cho.

David is almost always one of the people behind what you love, from podcasts, journalism, and media he’s been an intricate part of THE INTERNET. It's kind of wild to think about, tbh.

David and I chat about media diets, getting introspective, why the internet is hungry for earnestness, his previous career at Grantland and The Awl, and his new project, Postcard.

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My guest this week is comedian Jay Jurden.

Jay and I discuss Coach Prime and fashion in football, why he loves Tyler the Creator, bad fits for comedy specials, too many pairs of 990s, Jimmy Fallon, brands he’s into, and his current stand-up tour.

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Discussions about sustainability often focus on the production end, probing questions such as how things are made and which materials are used. But a big part of this story is how consumers discard stuff they no longer enjoy using. In this episode, Peter and Derek borrow Jonathan Chapman's term "emotional durability" to talk about how we may be able to find clothes that make us as excited in ten years as they do today.

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My guest this week is actor and comedian Willie Macc.

He's a comedy king, "midwest nice," and is making the next HGTV show you're going to binge non-stop.

Willie and I talk about how he went from editing reality shows to starring in them, his new show on HGTV (Flip It to The Maccs), the best clothes to travel with, standup comedy, and Japanese denim.

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