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This week it’s Blake Malin and Zach Weiss , co-founders of Worn and Wound , a watch site designed to make collecting accessible and open to everyone. We discuss the persona of watch fans, the pop-up flea, why it’s ok to like an Apple Watch, why Jeremy’s MoonSwatchs are trash, and debate whether or not it's easy to get into watches now.  Worn and Wound * Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the fa...

The guys talk about Jian being in Miami for Art Basel* (it's called Miami Design Week), Jon has some technical difficulties, they discuss Raf Simons's decision to end his eponymous brand , and talk about Virgil's enduring legacy. The Js also touch on ComplexCon and how it's kind of like an industry reunion/streetwear homecoming and why it matters and also discuss the brick of a launch that was Bri...

My guest this week is the singer, and songwriter, Dan Wilson . Many of you know him as the frontman of the 90’s band Semisonic – with hits like "Chemistry" and the anthem, "Closing Time". Dan has also been behind stadium hits from Adele’s "Someone Like You" to collaborations with John Legend, Taylor Swift, Chris Stapleton, and many more. Dan’s songwriting credits are like a murderer's row of hits....

My guest this week is author W. David Marx W. David Marx is a longtime writer on culture based in Tokyo and the author of Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style . His work has appeared in The New Yorker, Lapham's Quarterly, Popeye, The New Republic, and Vox. David and I discuss his recent book Status and Culture , the influence of Japan on his writing, his love of 90’s music, and his hidden music...

My guest this week is  Avery Trufelman,  journalist and host of Articles of Interest. Avery and I discuss her new season of Articles of Interest: American Ivy, the state of prep and future of it, why she finds the story of prep redemptive, and how every generation of clothing shows where we are as a culture. Articles of Interest Season 3 Avery’s  Substack Follow  Avery on Twitter Other Notes… 📖 T...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Last month, the New York Times published a post about how men dress when returning to the office . For all the speculation about the end of office dress codes, it turns out, people are dressing much like they were before the pandemic—basically in business casual. In this episode, we talk about how men can do business casual better, as well as what we've purchased for th...

My guest is Andrea Pacella , Global Marketing Director of Leica Camera . I chat with Andrea about how he found his way to the brand, growing up in Italy, why collectors love Leica, pushing back on the snobbiness, the obsession of Leica lenses in films, and why he says they’re not better than any other brand, just different. Leica Camera   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

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. Everythin...

Paul Feig returns and shares an accidental master class of storytelling, getting fits off while making The School for Good and Evil , the best eats in London, his upcoming book, Cocktail Time, life in the gin world, and defending Stanley Tucci’s Negroni. The School for Good and Evil premieres 10/19 on  Netflix Cocktail Time ** Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 here an...

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...

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 Yolo Journal Instagram...

My guest this week is Pat Towersey, founder of Western Hydrodynamic Research . A California-based project fueled by a desire to merge surfing, functionality, and environmental responsibility. Pat and I discuss the brand's origins, his life growing up surfing, getting sponsored at age 12, the golden era of skate and surf culture, being the guy who does things, and how the artist Tom Sachs helped hi...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Taste is one of those things that's impossibly difficult to define, and often waived away with sayings such as "to each his own." Yet, it's at the heart of how we choose to dress the way we do. In this episode, we talk about the sociological origins of taste, how to cultivate taste, and why it's so difficult right now to talk about taste in menswear. Discussed -  How to...

My guest this week is comedian and writer, Dan Levy . Dan and I discuss his standup career, writing sitcoms with the homies, touring with John Mulaney, getting fits off on stage, his favorite vintage dealers, wearing his shoes, his Green Day merch collection, and watching the Marvel movies in order and working out six days a week. ** Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim 👖 here...

My guest this week is food stylist, Michelle Rabin . Michelle and I discuss cooking with cannabis, working with Matty Matheson on Just a Dash , manifest destiny with Billy Zane, running slow, not liking Masterchef, and the best jumpsuits to wear. Michelle Rabin Recipes Watch Just a Dash Billy Zane Manifest Destiny ** Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 here and Whatnot...

Comedians Adam Pally & Jon Gabrus have been best friends for years and have been living the dream, filming their show  1 01 Places to Party Before You Die .  Pally and Gabrus have been traveling, loving life, and cracking each other up along the way. We chat about the origins of the series, outdoor activities gone wrong, not turning the camera off, loving your homies, Jeremy being too nice, bad ce...

Patreon Preview from Blamo! 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...

My guest this week is Dr. Apa . Dr. Apa is an aesthetic dentist operating out of NY, LA, and Dubai. We chat about his love of clothes, building a brand, crying, how industry disruption feels trite, living in the darkness, Jeremy’s local dentist watches Apa videos to pre-game, offering blankets in a cleaning, collecting watches, and recruiting all your homies while listening to George Harrison. **...

Chris Storer is an American film producer, director, and writer known for The Bear , Ramy, Eighth Grade , and the Peabody Award-winning Netflix special Hasan Minhaj: Homecoming King. Chris and I discuss what went into making the show of the summer, The Bear , the insanity of episode seven, his love of clothes, Drake's, Thom Browne, J. Mueser, the brands that found their way onto The Bear , and get...

Special Bonus Episode! My guest is Cameron Barr of Craft and Tailored Cameron and I chat how he found his way into the watch world, his love of Porsche, Jeremy is forced to rethink his entire coffee experience, where to start when collecting watches and what you get when you reach level 99 * If you like more episodes like this where we get nitty gritty, consider joining us on  Patreon  where you’l...

My guest this week is Alyssa Vingan , editor-in-chief of NYLON . Alyssa and I chat about fashion’s obsession with nostalgia, connecting with designers over brands, enjoying Celine, the rebirth of Marc Jacobs, archival fashion, and endless hot takes. ** Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 here and Whatnot - Join us for our exclusive show on watches, clothes , and more  a...

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 mus...

Jeremy, Jian, and Jon talk about Italian shoe factories and Jian shows us his Gucci Adidas and Louis Vuitton Air Force 1s. We talk about Virgil, the legendary Air Menthol 10s, and meander into a discussion of wedding fits. In the midst of a tux vs no tux debate, Jon says something blasphemous about Belgian Loafers. The guys yet again talk about TikTok and inspiration sources, but this time mention...

This week's guest is dear friend, author, and President of the Beggars Group US, Nabil Ayers . He just published his memoir,  My Life in The Sunshine ,  and it's one of the most refreshing, heartwarming, generous books I've read in years. A memoir about one man's journey to connect with his musician father, ultimately re-drawing the lines that define family and race.  But Nabil came on the pod to...

This week, we chatted with  Estelle Bailey-Babenzien . She’s the co-founder of NOAH, along with her husband and previous guest, Brendan Babenzien, but she’s also a designer, a mother, and a creative force. We chat about her life growing up in the UK, working in the music industry, how entrepreneurship is overrated, why she prefers designing public spaces and the importance of scent. Last but not l...