Fashion Grunge Podcast

Yeah, you saw that right. I successfully bullied Ashley into picking up with the new Love Island All Stars series. And yes we did a 2.5hr episode on it. Basically we're getting into the meat of the second week at the villa. We talk about how Scott is a chaos demon but never wrong, the vanilla triangle between Samie, Lucinda, and Cieran, and why we love Hurricane Belle. Proving yet again that the s...

It's almost time for the Winter Olympics and what better way than to use it as a theme for the next 90s movie episode. Since Charles is an Olympic expert you're in for a real treat with this one. While the movie itself is kinda of part Lifetime movie part Melrose Place episode, it really doesn't stray too far from the actual dynamics in pairs skating.  We get into skating fashion, hilarious quotes...

📲  I'VE GOT A TEXT!  It's time (yet again) for me to put all my Love Island knowledge to use and the start of a new season of All Stars. At first I thought it was lame but then I thought this is really the Super Bowl for the fans. Since we know the lore of the past Islanders, it only can get messier.   I'm getting into Scott being this seasons 'bone carrier', the boys being whack, and Whitney (my...

It's the first *new episode of 2026. Yes, I know we're well past the New Year salutations but alas. This was the perfect type of film to start off the year and a new mood. The Daytrippers have been on my list for a while and it really scratched that itch when it comes to a quirky 90s comedy.  I talk about the realistic and aspirational fashion of Parker posey, the many quotes and hijinks that ensu...

When I was thinking about archiving my mag collection on TikTok I found other collectors as I got going. One of the first creators I remember salivating over was 90s Mags and More. I look forward to each new video because it really is like looking through a time capsule.  For this interview episode I got to chat with Lauren about her collection , her history with Seventeen Magazine, current titles...

*premiered on Patreon December 3, 2021 We're talking one of the most emotional television episodes we've ever seen. Just saying 'The Christmas episode' out loud makes me tear up. We learn that Rickie has been kicked out of his home has no place to go and Angela wants to help. There are so many layers as to why and how he doesn't want to tell his closest friends exactly what is happening. To our su...

Callum is back on the pod to talk more about what's happening in the Bravo-verse. We talk hot topics first like the Kandi/Todd divorce, Bronwyn/Todd separation, the Jenn Shah release of it all. Since the season is in full swing and it's been a while since our latest gossip sesh we're checking in on the Salt Lake, Potomac, and how the start of Beverly Hills is yawn inducing so far but we're stickin...

I've reached this level in life where I haven't seen (in its totality) The Bodyguard. This was something I knew I wanted to do for a long time. Naturally I brought Charles on to talk this pure classic. I was swept up in the magic of Whitney Houston the entire time. We get into how we didn't hate Kevin Costner in this, the fashion, and our favorite song from the soundtrack. off topic rants: pop sta...

This is quite a surreal moment for me. I've been inspired by Valerie Phillips' work since I picked up a NYLON magazine in the early 00s. It was a dream to be able to talk with her about shooting during the peak of fashion magazine culture. We get into her start on music video sets, how she worked with some of the best during the start of NYLON, and how she self published her own work which led to...

This is my first interview on the Library side of the podcast. Since I've been documenting my collection I wanted to connect with other collectors to talk about our journey and how we came across certain titles. I found Sofia on TikTok @curatedbysofia and I knew I had to get her on the line to chat about our love of photography and print media! We get into her journey as a photographer, how it led...

This was an interesting film to have as a first watch. Charles selected this one and it was one of the most tension filled but intoxicating films I've ever seen. The performances are incredible throughout and we have a definite 'Oscar rage' segment because of it.  off-topic rants include: my first time watching 'Cool Hand Luke' and how I've never seen E.T. --- Get BONUS episodes on 90s TV and cult...

for the full episode join the Patreon [ patreon.com/fashiongrunge ] This film is one that has always stuck with me. From the first time I saw it in the cinema, to the many years I owned it on DVD when I lived on the West Coast. It has been about 10 years since I've seen it and Mikey wanted to talk about it on the pod for June. Both of us were a crying mess for many reasons but this tragic and emot...

To close out the scary October month, we're talking a little known late 90s stoney comedy called Idle Hands. This time I've got Ashley and Britney of Black Girl Film Club to get more into this sub genre that we love. We get into how this became such a cult hit, the Devon Sawa of it all, and just how this really is a hidden gem of a film.  Off-topic rants include: Jessica Alba, The Simpsons, Davey...

For years I was always freaked out when I saw the cover for the film, Leprechaun. I had it in my head that it was some weird twisted horrific tale and I had been saving it for the pod for this very moment. Needless to say I was so wrong and this movie was hilarious and I can't wait to see more of the series.  Mikey is along on this episode as we laugh at the many quotes, hilarious transportation m...

Yep, it's finally the time to review the collections from 'Fashion Month'. Me and Jai were looking forward to so many debut collections and we get into most of them. From Matthieu Blazy at Chanel, Louise Trotter at Bottega, Jonathan Anderson for Dior, Glenn Martens for Margiela, etc.. We also talk our personal faves of the season and some fails that just didn't quite measure up for us. --- Get BON...

for the full episode join the Patreon [ patreon.com/fashiongrunge ] I'm back! Yes, it's been a while and there is no more perfect film to return back to my routine than Paris, Texas from 1984. This is my first ever watch and it would be an understatement to say that it's been a long time since cinema has moved me the way this did. I always have seen stills and thought it was from a fashion shoot o...

We're starting off October right with not really a spooky one but a classic sub genere of horror, creature features. Charles picked this one and he gives his rundown on reasons for his choice and I come into this not knowing anything but leaving with a strong appreciation for Kevin Bacon in cowboy attire.  off topic rants: sequels,  DVD sales numbers, cult movies and actors --- Get BONUS episodes...

Just a few weeks ago I connected with an old friend from back in my NY days. We quickly got on to how much we love The Real Housewives. Listen to me and my friend Callum, a creative arts therapist talk about the many dynamics of women from multiple cities in the franchise. It was great to get his perspective and we mainly talk about what we think is one of the current standouts, Salt Lake City.  W...

A supplement to the Substack post about my recent print pickups on eBay. Including:  The Face Magazine Feb, March, April, May of 1993 NYLON September 2009  Big Magazine Issues 21+55 YM Magazine April 1998  To hear more, visit fashiongrunge.substack.com Check out more of my book collection on Instagram and TikTok !  --- Get BONUS episodes on 90s TV and culture (Freaks & Geeks, My So Called Life, Bu...

If you can believe it I've gone my whole life without seeing the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers movie. This is yet another one to check off on the list of nostalgia watches. I remember watching the tv series in the first season but boy did this world really expand! Me and Mikey are back to talk the ultimate camp movie about mid 30s teens of Angel Grove that somehow everyone knows they are superheroe...

Well, it was high time we take a bite out of the second Jurassic Park movie of the 90s. Widely known as a far inferior sequel, (and they're right) but it was directed by Spielberg so how bad could it be? Me and Charles take the opportunity to tell you exactly how bad and just all the many reasons this was doomed from the start.  There is no better co-host than Charles to talk about the films that...

It's time for another dip into fashion hot topics and picking up with Project Runway Season 21 ( on Patreon ). Some of the recent happenings we cover are the Wisdom Kaye Miu Miu debate, 72 Magazine thoughts, Alexander Wang comeback?, and the new editor of Vogue and what that means. --- Get BONUS episodes on 90s TV and culture (Freaks & Geeks, My So Called Life, Buffy, 90s culture documentaries, an...

for the full episode join the Patreon [ patreon.com/fashiongrunge ] In Episode 002 "Dancing in the Dark" we get deeper into the orbit of Angela Chase. Her parents are going through some intense relationship moments (PLEASE get therapy guys) and decide to go "dancing" with some embarrassing results.  Meanwhile, Rayanne inquires about a fake ID from Jordan for Angela leading to a clumsy encounter. ...

Just two chronically online Love Island fans trying to work out just what the hell happened this season. Ashley is back to talk about the recent interviews post villa, snakey comments, and how our Nicolandria yacht is sailing on. --- Get BONUS episodes on 90s TV and culture (Freaks & Geeks, My So Called Life, Buffy, 90s culture documentaries, and more...) and to support the show join the   Patreon...

📲  I'VE GOT A TEXT!  What can I say? It's been a while since we've talked our favorite and not so favorite villa Sims here on the pod. I've got Stephen from Creek Talk Podcast  here to catch up on what we missed since our last chat . We talk the disappointing reunion and the format, social media drama, and just generally have a ki. 0:00- 17:00 we randomly gossip about Dawson's Creek  17:00 starts...