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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 finan...

My guest this week is celebrity stylist Jeanne Yang . Jeanne and I discuss her journey from designing clothes, styling music videos to dressing some of the biggest celebrities in the world – name the icon, and she’s probably worked with them. Jeanne delivers a masterclass in how to build a styling career, why you shouldn’t chase every trend in fashion, and how she’s helping make a more diverse lea...

Coach, Counselor, and Men’s Health Advocate, Sean Hotchkiss returns! Sean and I discuss the new woke trend of mindfulness and how to sift through the beet juice to get real. We also chat why he shifted more into counseling and why his online men’s groups are the new place to share.  Sean's column in Valet Mag ** Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

My guest this week is John Demsey , beauty brand mogul, and executive group president at Estée Lauder Companies. John and I discuss what he learned from working retail jobs for a decade, how embracing hip hop’s glamour built MAC Cosmetics, how K-Pop and Tom Ford are getting men to wear makeup, and why hair and makeup are at the core of how people express themselves and how culture is formed. Follo...

My guest this week is the actor, comedian, and writer Adam Pally .  Adam and I discuss how your public persona shapes the roles you can play, why improv is for the young, parenting during a pandemic, and why you should treat everyone in your life like a celebrity. NOTES (03:14) Band Aid (trailer) (11:36) Paul Feig (Blamo! Interview) (18:23) Crocs (30:00) The Mandalorian (30:25) Robert Downey, Jr *...

So you got your first watch, and you realized––holy cow, this is amazing. I'm ready to dive deeper. How on earth do you buy a vintage watch, where do you start, is it only for the super-rich? (spoiler alert: it's not.) We're joined by friend and past guest of the pod, Eric Wind , to ask these questions and the tons of questions you all have asked over the years. We discuss what you should look for...

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. Follow Joshua on Instagram NOTES (03:16) Jermaine Davis (04:40) Maroon World (05:43) Black Ivy (11:0...

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:...

Michael Hill of Drake's returns! Michael shares why he’s hopeful, how the pandemic has shaped the future of Drake’s, and how their shoes ended up on Daniel Craig in the upcoming Bond film! ** Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My guest this week is Niyi Okuboyejo , Founder, and Designer of Post-Imperial . Niyi and I discuss the power of mythology, trying to get beyond your own ego, and what it will take to build a better world. NOTES (20:47) Yves Saint Laurent’s Le Smoking (Tuxedo) (23:52) Hedi Slimane’s “blood wound” shirt (26:45) Helmut Lang (28:45) Oscar de la Renta (39:07) Post-Imperial x Engineered Garments ** Want...

For many of us, this slowdown has provided time to reflect on our past lifestyle; How might we improve it when we return? Nick Wooster has been thinking about this a lot. Why isn't he buying anything right now? Does he have too much stuff? What's the environmental impact of traveling 300k miles a year in a plane around the world. What's going to happen with Pitti?! Don't worry, he's gonna be ready...

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. Follow Konrad on Instagram NOTES (08:15) Geof...

Mordechai Rubinstein is the eclectic voice of of menswear and anything fashion.  Mordechai has been quarantined up in Maine of all places, of course and, well, has a LOT to say. We kicked this off with what was going to be a 5 min conversation, and things took off from there. But Mordechai wants to hear from YOU…he's going to be judging your closets in the most Mordechai way and chatting with some...

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 Flusse...

My guest this week is Oliver Spencer, designer and co-founder of  Favourbrook  and his eponymous brand  Oliver Spencer . Oli and I discuss opening his first store in a recession, what it takes to build a brand, dressing creatives, and why creating personal connections and building community will determine which retailers survive. NOTES (15:17) The Armoury (15:59) Santa Maria Novella (16:43) Barney...

Paul and I talked about the responsibility he feels to entertain, and we dissect many of the shows and series he created/directed we’ve all been watching at home. From Freaks and Geeks, Arrested Development, The Office, and Bridesmaids –– we shift into a masterclass of storytelling of how to create and why you should never stop. Don't miss Paul Feig's Quarantine Cocktail Hour, every day on Instagr...

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)...

My guest this week is Dan Snyder , founder, and designer of Corridor . Dan and I discuss working at IBM and the FBI, how making shirts started as a hobby and turned into a business, and how objects can become extensions of ourselves and what it then means to share them. (04:27) Sid Meier’s Civilization // Counter-Strike (09:59) Nantucket Reds (11:51) Jared Kushner & D.C Suit style (21:38) How obje...

Everyone is just trying to survive; I think this is something you hear everywhere, from every business and perspective.  Then there's Antonio Ciongoli, and 18 East . A brand that yes, is trying to survive but right now is flourishing.  Antonio, the creative director, is an old friend, and something I've loved about him is while he's a designer, he's also an evangelist. Over the years, I've watched...

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 Mashbur...

My guests this week are husband and wife duo, Matt Hranek ( WM Brown Project ) and Yolanda Edwards ( Yolo Journal ). Matt and Yolanda share how to launch successful print magazines by building community, paying for the first issue with the insurance money from a totaled land rover, and why they love telling stories together. NOTES (01:36) Conde Nast Traveler (01:58) A Man and His Watch by Matt Hra...

Will and I chat about how GQ has adjusted in the time of quarantine and self isolation. We also talk about how Will has taken on the role of Editor in Chief, how that affects his life when he’s not in the office, and how at the end of the day, he’s only trying to be himself. ** Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...

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.   Follow Naomi on  Twitter Instagram   NOTES (19:20) “On Writing” b...

My guest this week is John Reardon, Patek Philippe expert and founder of Collectability . John Reardon shares his personal history -- taking us on a journey through visiting watch museums as a kid, living with friars while interning at Sotheby's, 10 years inside Patek Philippe’s family business, and why he decided he had to take the big jump to go out on his own. NOTES (02:32) American Watch and C...

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? Follow Mark Cho on Instagram Edouard Meylan on Instagram ** Want the full episode? Join the BlamFam! for exclusive episodes,...