The August Forum Podcast

In the thirty-sixth episode of the August Forum Podcast, I am pleased to have back on Rob Bowhan, the proprietor of August and the one behind the scenes of the store. We discussed what has changed about the shop in the past 2 years and how the industry has also change. He now also is a co-owner at Design Team Enterprises and aids in their growth. We talked extensively about changes made at the sho...

In the thirty-fifth episode of the August Forum Podcast, we are pleased to have Josh Kuhn, the man that runs the Wisconsin Design Team storefront and someone who is a part of the creative process. From his journey from college to living in New York interning for Playground Printing, it became clear that his path was to lead him in the creation of Wisconsin Design Team. We talked extensively about...

In the thirty-fourth episode of the August Forum Podcast, it’s Sam’s first shop talk! Shop Talk features figures in the fashion space as they discuss their perspectives and anecdotes within their fields. Sam, Jack, and I talk about our favorite video games, Pokémon, and everything culture. We discuss the direction August is heading with our August Aux label through new shows, mixes, and partnershi...

In the thirty-third episode of the August Forum Podcast, we am pleased to have the creative duo behind the contemporary fashion label Samuel Zelig, Melissa Marsella & Jonathan Levite. From their journey together that started at Otis College of Art & design which would blossom to their current work now with Samuel Zelig, Melissa and Jonathan has developed this imaginary label. We talked extensively...

In the thirty-first episode of the August Forum Podcast, it’s Bailey’s first shop talk! Shop Talk features figures in the fashion space as they discuss their perspectives and anecdotes within their fields. Bailey, Lily, and I talk about our third spaces, places to eat in Madison, and our valentines. We discuss the creative direction August is heading into with our private label through Bailey’s wo...

In the thirty-first episode of the August Forum Podcast, we am pleased to have proprietor & creative of The Bounty J. Henley. From his long career at Lands End to somehow opening up a space that sells curated vintage, J. has entered a world he never thought he would be in. We talked extensively about the development of the of the space and how he continues to imagine new environmental narratives i...

In the thirtieth episode of the August Forum Podcast, we am pleased to have proprietor of Journeyman Co. Todd Christiansen. From his long career at Lands End to now being a small business owner of two spaces in Wisconsin Todd gives great insight into why the state of Wisconsin is special. We talked extensively about the development of the customer experience and how he curates the most perfect exp...

In the twenty-ninth episode of the August Forum Podcast, we am pleased to have industry professional and owner of Portland retail staple Machus, Justin Machus. From his amass journey in retail from working on state street for his families retail stores, to opening up his own stores in Local35 and Machus. With his expansive creative views we look into his love of photography and other creative outl...

In the twenty-eighth episode of the August Forum Podcast, its our end of the year Shop Talk! Shop Talk features figures in the fashion space as they discuss their perspectives and anecdotes within their fields. Jack, Lily, and I talk about our 2023, artists, sneaker, and brands of the year and what we can look forward to in 2024. We discuss new brands that will be coming in next year and how our c...

In the twenty-seventh episode of the August Forum Podcast, I am pleased to have Nike Alum, collector, curator, & historian, Timothy Smith From his amass 450 pair collection to his journey through Nike Timothy has seen it all. With his expansive collection to his work at Nike through their growth globally, Timothy had truly become a master at the brand and the message behind it. For this episode, w...

In the twenty-sixth episode of the August Forum Podcast, I am pleased to have Milwaukee Bucks Ambassador, Co-Host of TheShowonRiverwest Radio, creative, and rapper Wave Chapelle. From being a Milwaukee Native, to having music with Lil Uzi Vert, get signed, and then go back to being independent, Wave’s journey through the music industry is unparalleled and more unique than people realize. With his...

In the twenty-fifth episode of the August Forum Podcast, I am pleased to have the hosts of the Customer Service Podcast & respective Co-Owner & Operations Associate at Canoe Club, Timothy Grindle & Chase Brown. From starting as a paying customer or getting involved with their business partner Timothy and Chase have always been involved since the beginning for Canoe Club, a fashion retailer based i...

In the twenty-fourth episode of the August Forum Podcast, we are excited to showcase the fourth rendition of Shop Talk. Shop Talk now is renovated with Jack and Joel being recurring figures coming on the podcast to talk about their experiences at the shop and what they are seeing within the space. So get ready for more stories and anecdotes. In the this episode, Jack and Joel discuss the concentra...

In the twenty-third episode of the August Forum Podcast, I am pleased to have the current Experiential Producer and Creative as a whole Meagan Keeler. From booking punk shows back in New York to picking up her entire life to tap into the fashion culture industry, change has never been unknown to Meagan and we learn how change has allowed her to be in the position she is today. For this episode, we...

In the twenty-second episode of the August Forum Podcast, I am pleased to have the host of the Strange on Purpose Podcast and co-founder of Culture By Design, Izzy Lugo. From being a former Chorizo Dog for the Brewers to coordinating special cleats for Willy Adames and Freddy Peralta, Izzy has had quite the journey and now is preparing for his inaugural Culture By Design Event upcoming on October...

In the twenty-first episode of the August Forum Podcast, I am pleased to have the Director of Operations for the community-focused, LA-based, streetwear brand Kids of Immigrants, Christian Gray. From the recent Apple and Nike campaigns to being a tour manager for artists like THEY.,Channel Tres, and Rico Nasty, Christian has been both in front and behind the curtains. For this episode, we talked a...

In the twentieth episode of the August Forum Podcast, we are joined by the founder and owner of the Latin-focused streetwear Brand, Bueno, Alexander Blaine. In this episode, we learn about Alexander's journey from New York, Florida, to LA. We discuss what the experience is like for being a small brand owner, especially in the state the industry is in currently. We visit the genesis of the Buen...

In the nineteenth episode of the August Forum Podcast, we are excited to showcase the third rendition of Shop Talk. Shop Talk features figures in the fashion space as they discuss their perspectives and anecdotes within their fields. In the third rendition, we feature two from August, Lily and Jack. From their introduction to the shop and the community they are building with it, to discussing thei...

In the eighteenth episode of the August Forum Podcast, we are joined by adventurer, creative, and owner of Rewind Decor, Morgan Miller. From his journey as he traveled across the world to find himself and what his love and passion is, Morgan discusses his trajectory in working within the art world to later opening up Rewind Decor. Through the ventures, Morgan talks about what his own personal jour...

In the seventeenth episode of the August Forum Podcast, we are joined by the marketing director of The Foundation and artist/creative under the Alia’s Tara Johnson. From her stories of coming up within the fashion and culture space through her professional Journey, Tara discusses and articulates her trajectory from Jason Markk to then the Foundation, but through this she revisited her love of art...

In the sixteenth episode of the August Forum Podcast, we are excited to showcase the second rendition of Shop Talk. Shop Talk features figures at figures in the fashion space as they discuss their perspectives and anecdotes within their fields. In the second rendition, we two figures from Single Stitch Madison Raif and Oscar. From the current state of the fashion industry especially within vintage...

In the fifteenth episode of the August Forum Podcast, we are joined by the owner of Sole Classics, founder of Look Ma' No Hands, and cofounder of Canvaas consulting, Dionte' Johnson. From his stories of playing football at The Ohio State University to talk about his journey in the retail and community space, Mitch articulates his passion and commitment to the Colombus community through his...

In the fourteenth episode of the August Forum Podcast, we are joined by the vintage curator, and owner of Single Stitch Madison, Mitch Hammes. From his perspective of the current state of fashion and vintage to his journey of opening up Single Stitch Madison, Mitch articulates his passion and commitment to the Madison community through his work. In this episode, we discuss his journey, the traject...

In the thirteenth episode of the August Forum Podcast, we are excited to introduce the first Shop Talk. Shop Talk features figures at August as they discuss their perspectives and anecdotes within the fashion and art space. In the first rendition, we feature, sales manager, Joel Bergquist and, photographer/creative, Isaac Westberg. From the current state of the fashion industry especially within s...

In the twelfth episode of the August Forum Podcast, we are joined by the owner of Corporate, Co-founder of Bigger than Sneakers, and overall positive figure, Matt Tomamichel. From his opening up retail spaces to engaging with different organizations to build his community, Matt shines in the articulation of his passion and love of giving back to his community. In this episode we look at his journe...