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 Heads up, this episode is a rerelease –– new episodes coming soon. My guest this week is David Keyte , co-founder of Universal Works. David and I spoke about his early career working for Paul Smith, the origin of Universal Works, and why the plan is always, to never have one. Follow Universal Works on Instagram Universal Works ** Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i...

You wanted it, and you got it. We're pleased to host an incredibly special roundtable episode discussing Grand Seiko. Featuring Grand Seiko Brand Curator Joe Kirk and Rob Caplan of Topper Jewelers . We debate speaking in reference numbers, flexing on folks with Zaratsu polishing, where to start with Grand Seiko, why quartz is dope, the new Tentagraph, and what on earth a Spring Drive actually does...

This week's guest is Dustin Payseur , founder and vocalist of Beach Fossils . If you're Jeremy, Beach Fossils is the band that always makes it to the playlist and gets the fits off while doing it. Dustin chats about their new album  Bunny , how becoming a parent affected his songwriting, why he doesn't wear jeans anymore, loving black Timberlands, the Beach Fossils songs that won't get released, g...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! We’re back with your favorite menswear guy…Derek Guy that is! We end up accidentally going down a deep rabbit hole with scents and perfumes, discuss why we love chore coats, Derek’s book recommendations, beefing with Ted Cruz on Twitter , explaining the evolution of the modern suit , and last but not least, we go through what we’re excited about wearing this spring and...

My guest this week is Johan Lam . Johan is the co-owner of 3sixteen , co-owner of Self Edge NY/LA, and founder / co-owner of MAAPS . He does  a lot , but he’s more interested in being a dad, and there are  many  reasons why… Johan and I discuss his life growing up in Northern California, dealing with Dad issues, secret fit pics, his journey in clothes, claiming the color orange in school, avoiding...

It’s getting hot out, but the fits are getting hotter. This week we’re chatting summer fits. We chat about Jian’s quiet luxury, leather pants, ask why movies define style so much, bond and the best Bond era, Riviera Polo fits, the difference between a t-shirt and an undershirt (tbh wild debate), when to wear shorts and flex underwear! Hang on tight. Here we go! ** Sponsored by Sunspel Hosted by Si...

My guest this week is Andy Hull . Andy is the lead singer and songwriter for Atlanta-based indie rock band Manchester Orchestra . Andy and I discuss nice guy indie rock, Broken Social Scene, working with Phoebe Bridgers, working with the Daniels on  Swiss Army Man , the best live shows, heavy lyrics, revisiting Limp Bizkit, headphone records, music docs, their upcoming tour with Jimmy Eat World, C...

My guest this week is comedian, and writer, Kareem Rahma . Kareem has taken the internet and entertainment world by storm with,  Keep The Meter Running , a hilarious show profiling taxi drivers that Vanity Fair has called one of TikTok’s best new series, and his live music shows. It’s quite a bit, but Kareem doesn’t know how to stop. His motto is “keep going,” and Kareem certainly is. Kareem and I...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Derek Guy is back discussing and debating his latest Die Workwear article with Jeremy and Rob. We talk about how the internet has saved bespoke shoemaking, debate the values of bespoke footwear, Jeremy laments not knowing how to buy his size while continuing to dump money into shoes, Derek blows our minds with what shoes he believes are the most comfortable, and Rob dro...

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,...

This week's guest is comedian, actor, and writer Mort Burke . Mort has been on your favorite shows from  Mythic Quest ,  Drunk History ,  The Mindy Project , and more. We chat about his new comedy special  Spiritually Filthy , skateboarding, freaking out on airplanes, being polite, being sober, his friend Wayne, religion, best skate videos, and why so many people are obsessed with skateboarder's s...

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 ta...

Jeremy, Jian, and Jon cut it up with some spicy takes 🌶️. We discuss whether or not the resale market is over, where are all the Adidas Sambas, how to flex with your cookware, brands we’ve been vibing, what’s going on with Engineered Garments and the Tom Sachs New York Magazine Article ☠️ Sit down and buckle up!  ** Follow the fellas on IG Jian DeLeon Jon Moy Jeremy Kirkland ** Listen to the entir...

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 th...

My guest this week is Guillermo Andrade , founder, and designer of 424 . A brand that grew from a simple design and a small store in LA to being on the backs of everyone and even the official formalwear of Arsenal Football club. Guillermo and I chat about the creation of 424, his early life immigrating to the US from Guatemala, the importance of giving your time, his love of suiting, why he admire...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! This week Derek, Rob and Jeremy discussed the blow-up from Twitter, debate what a luxury brand is now, and we discussed some of my favorite new products.  Brooks Brothers Evolution via Twitter   ** Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...

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 pio...

We share our reactions to Pitti/Milan/Paris Fashion Week with special guest Eugene Rabkin of Style Zeitgeist. Talking about the collections we loved, what was weird, what designers are immune to criticism, price increases hitting your favorite brands, Jian saw 40 fashion shows, Paris Fits vs. Pitti Fits, and designers vs. storytellers. ** Follow the fellas on IG Jian DeLeon Jon Moy Jeremy Kirkland...

My guest this week is Mac Barnett . Mac is a NYT best-selling author, and his works have sold over 4 million copies worldwide. If you’re a parent, you’ve probably read his books dozens/hundreds of times to your kids. (Jeremy certainly has) And yes, he’s a fellow jawnz enthusiast (aka, the man loves his clothes.)  Mac and I discuss his career, why he chose to be a children’s author, what he learned...

My guest this week is Andreas Larsson , creative director and partner of Berg & Berg . Andreas and I discuss the nordic perspective on clothing, why he walked away from football for fashion, building Berg & Berg, getting fits off at Pitti, throwing clothes in the Disney vault, and why he’s able to get dressed in so fast every day. * Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 h...

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...

My guest this week is writer and fashion critic Eugene Rabkin . Eugene has contributed to the New York Times, the Business of Fashion, 032c, and has edited several books, including Stone Island: Storia. Eugene and I discuss his life immigrating to the US from the Soviet Union, how he fell in love with fashion, Nine Inch Nails, and what streetwear took from “avant-garde.” We also discuss the origin...

My guest this week is Joachim Baan . He’s the creative director for Atelier Munro, a partner in the legendary denim store Tenue de Nimes, the founder of Another Something, and a designer. From the digital experience to the physical experience of your favorite brands, Joachim has been behind the scenes helping create the things we all obsess over. Joachim and I discuss building a brand, his design...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! New Year, new gear. Derek, Rob, and Jeremy revisit the last year in clothes/style and the age-old question of footwear at home. We discuss what trends surprised us, did the yee haw world take over? most underrated brands, what we wore the most in 2022, Derek drops a WILD hot take, and everyone is ordering suits. ** Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon  Hos...

This week's guest is Pete Nordstrom , President and Chief Brand Officer of NORDSTROM . Pete is just trying to be Pete on The Nordy Pod . We talk about growing up in the retail family, Steve Jobs emails, the natural thing to do, loving on Big N, old school vs. new school retail, holding down the integrity fort, how luxury works, and The Beatles. * Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on...