Gent Z Podcast

Jason Hiland is the owner of Sub 70 , a handcrafted, award-winning custom golf club company with customers including John Daly and Morgan Wallen. As a lifelong player who admired the greats such as Ben Hogan and TA3, Jason has a lot to say about the changing culture of golf—from the strict etiquette of yesteryear to the party atmosphere found on many American courses today. We also spoke about the...

Christopher Korey is the founder of Christopher Korey Collective , a luxury menswear atelier in New York City. After starting out in the Big Apple as a realtor, Christopher's natural penchant for style led to the creation of his own menswear line and eventually a runway show at Paris Fashion Week. As well as all things suits and tailoring, we discussed how Christopher's home city has changed since...

Rob Henderson holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Cambridge, is a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and the author of Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class . Known for his perceptions of class differences and his concept of “luxury beliefs,” Rob shared with James his observations on the ways different social classes use dress and etiquette to signal their...

Jean Black is a photographer and content creator based in Paris. You may recognize him for his signature 70s style — or his green Jaguar X-Type. Jean and James sat down to talk about the real, daily disciplines of a modern artist: finding the right environment, embracing social media without selling out, and finally accepting your flaws. Expect to learn: How discipline beats genius, even in art Ho...

Vick Tipnes is a self-made healthcare entrepreneur and the founder of Blackstone Medical , which he built into the largest at-home medical sleep testing company in the United States. Despite his $100m net-worth, Vick started from humble beginnings, without a college degree, and endured years of financial pressure before the business finally “took off." In this episode, we talk about what it actual...

Jesper Nielsen is one of the co-founders of Pandora who took the brand from its infancy to dominance in the global jewelry market. He sat down with Gentlemen's Collective to share the secrets of Pandora's success—and to give the honest truth about the work ethic required to build a household-name company. Jesper also reveals what top business execs are looking for when they take a potential hire o...

Mindy DeSeta is a doctor of human sexuality and a licensed mental health counselor specializing in relationships and dating. Located in Miami—which is known for its competitive dating market—Mindy has a huge amount of experience working with high-performing male clients who find their romantic lives and sex lives much more difficult to navigate than their careers. She sat down with James to discus...

Molly K. Tomlin is a certified etiquette coach in Dallas, Texas. Having studied under William Hanson , she now specializes in helping women achieve everyday elegance through refined behavior, dress, and personal conduct. James sat down with Molly to explore how she blends her fondness for British traditions with her distinct Texas charm, what the old money trend has done for etiquette and style in...

Blasko is a bassist, musician, and manager best known for performing in the bands Ozzy Osbourne , Rob Zombie , and Danzig . Having been involved in the music industry since the 1980s, Blasko has seen the highs and lows of the rockstar life — and he knows why some musicians achieve their dreams of stardom while others fall flat on their faces. Whether you’re a musician or not, there are powerful le...

Claire Farwell is a British model, journalist, fashion designer, competitive swimmer, and AI expert. As if that weren't enough, Claire has lived across 22 different countries. She and James connected one day in Barcelona through a mutual friend, which led to a spontaneous lunch, and then a podcast. Listen to find out- What life was really like for a runway model in the 80s and 90s- What truly...

James and menswear YouTuber Nick Alexander dive into the reality of reinventing your life in your 20s and 30s — from escaping the corporate grind to building a brand around purpose, style, and discipline. They explore the loneliness of modern cities, the appeal of Europe’s slow-life culture, and why so many men feel creatively and personally stuck. Nick shares his transition from Deloitte consulta...

Stefan Dobrescu is a 25-year-old YouTuber whose channel Gentlemen's Order is part of a growing movement among young men toward classic style, etiquette, and even classic values. We get into why dressing well changes how you see yourself, the limits of costume-y vintage looks, and how to stand out in a world of hoodies without looking ridiculous. Stefan shares his approach to dating without apps, b...

Use code JAMESLAWLEY10 to get 10% off ties, shirts, accessories and more at https://otaa.com/ Fameez Haroon is one of the founding brothers of Otaa – a men’s accessories brand from Melbourne, Australia. Despite having no prior experience in the clothing industry, Fameez and his brother have grown the company into one of the most popular tie brands in e-commerce. Their designs have been worn by not...

Want more from Jack and James? They recently co-hosted a live mastermind inside the Gentleman's Institution on How to Build an Elite Operating System . You can watch it back by becoming a member today and get the protocols you need to become a lethal gentleman 👉 https://gent-z.com/ Jack Krucial is the man behind Lethal Gentlemen — a Substack and social media project designed to help men live and...

Savanna Stone is a young stay-at-home wife who became a viral sensation for her promotion of traditional values and conservative marriage rules. As one of the internet's most opinionated housewives, she has built a growing movement of traditional women who are rejecting the boss-babe narrative and embracing family, homemaking, and Christianity. Expect to learn: - Why men who want a traditional wif...

<p><strong>Dr. Juan Carlos Cassano</strong> is a fitness historian and clinical scientist who runs the YouTube channel <strong>Golden Era Bookworm</strong>. He was a key researcher for the Netflix documentary <em>Arnold</em> and is a renowned expert on all Golden Era bodybuilders, including Schwarzenegger, Tom Platz, and Mike Mentzer.</p> <p>&l...

Will Wade is a men's style influencer with a following of over 1 million across Instagram and TikTok. Known for his sharp fashion and model looks, he has inspired men across the world to start dressing better. Will met James in Chicago after running the Chicago Marathon in a full tuxedo as a viral stunt. Expect to learn: What it's like running a marathon in a full tuxedo How women really want you...

Ryan Michler is the founder of Order of Man – an online movement that teaches men how to protect, provide, and preside using timeless principles of masculinity applied to the realities of modern life. He is the leader of the Iron Council – a men's group with over 1,000 members worldwide. In this episode, James asks Ryan about his journey from a financial planner to a leader of men, dating after di...

Tanner Guzy is a men's style consultant who helps guys understand the link between clothing and status, power, and confidence. James and Tanner also delve into the topic of dating, as Tanner navigates his post-divorce life as a single dad of seven children, while discussing his controversial take on male vulnerability. Expect to learn: The biggest problems men struggle with in style How to complim...

Ren Thompson is a private jeweler, President of Chicago Jewelers Association, and a good personal friend of James. Having built his business from the ground up and establishing a client-base of high net-worth individuals, Ren has valuable lessons in entrepreneurship, networking, and branding for anyone interested in business. Expect to learn: How to network and do business with high net worth indi...

Ashley Coates is a host for Thursday dating events, which brings together young single people in real life around the world. If you've ever wondered how to overcome social anxiety and nerves when talking to women in person, how to make your weirdness a strength, or which city in the US has the best dating scene, Ashley is your girl. Expect to learn: How to master social confidence even in over...

James Granstrom is a male model and executive wellness coach with nearly 30 years of experience modeling for top brands including Ralph Lauren, DKNY, and Orlebar Brown. If you've ever wondered what life is really like as a male model, how to develop a lean, aesthetic physique, and the biggest mistakes high-performing men make when it comes to their wellbeing, James is the best person to listen...

Macken Murphy is an evolutionary psychology researcher, PhD candidate, writer and podcaster who studies human attraction, mate choice and relationship dynamics. If you’ve ever wondered what women actually prefer (versus what men think they prefer), why certain signals like artistry or status turn her on, or where having bigger muscles and more money stop paying off, Macken is one of the sharpest v...

Dimitry Toukhcher is the man behind Jordan Peterson's infamous suits and the CEO of LGFG Fashion House, which also boasts Ozzy Osborne, Alice Cooper, and Michael Franzese as clients. Dimitry emphasizes the fun and personal expression in tailoring while addressing the counter-cultural aspects of dressing well in today's society. Gent Z and Dimitry explore the intricate relationship between...

Dr. Paul Eastwick and Eli Finkel are two of America's most prominent psychologists studying mate preferences and romantic relationships. In a world where the red pill has adopted evolutionary biology to support ideas of mate value and hypergamy, I wanted to understand what the research really says about mating and dating. We also discussed which partner preferences women overstate the importan...