Best Blamo Media Podcasts (2024)

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Nathaniel Asseraf of Casatlantic 57:53

44m ago57:53

57:53

My guest this week is Nathaniel Asseraf, co-founder of Casatlantic. Nathaniel and I discuss the legendary vintage store, Broadway & Sons, founding Casatlantic, Ralph Lauren University, vintage vs thrift, how to make a proper fit guide, seasons vs constants, and making clothes for a global audience. * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for…

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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - How To Wear Oversized Fits 20:30

35m ago20:30

20:30

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Since at least 2010, menswear writers have been predicting—perhaps secretly hoping for—the end of the slim-fit trend. But it wasn't until January 2016, when Raf Simons debuted his first collection after leaving his directorial role at Dior, that things started to change. Since then, big fits have cropped everywhere, from…

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Hirofumi Kurino, co-founder of United Arrows 50:57

13m ago50:57

50:57

The fit-god and industry legend is on Blamo! As the co-founder of United Arrows in 1989, Kurino-san has been in front and behind the scenes of retail and men’s fashion for almost 50 years. He has seen countless changes and evolutions in the industry and remains as optimistic as ever. Kurino-san and I discuss growing up studying iconography, his lov…

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David Cho on The Internet and Postcard 1:36:02

7d ago1:36:02

1:36:02

My guest this week is David Cho. David is almost always one of the people behind what you love, from podcasts, journalism, and media he’s been an intricate part of THE INTERNET. It's kind of wild to think about, tbh. David and I chat about media diets, getting introspective, why the internet is hungry for earnestness, his previous career at Grantla…

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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - What the Zuck!? 19:50

1h ago19:50

19:50

Patreon Preview from Blamo! WARNING – This may be the first and only menswear podcast episode on how to dress more like Mark Zuckerberg. In what feels like one of the biggest PR turns in the last year, Zuck’s style improvement has generated considerable online chatter and even a recent New York Times profile. Peter and Derek discuss how Zuck’s styl…

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Doing Collabs Right, with Todd Snyder 1:06:10

1M ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Todd Snyder is back for the Three-peat! Todd and I chat about his recent Pitti Uomo shows, what keeps him up at night, how to do a collab right, working with Sperry, and being the return of big fits. Sperry by Todd Snyder CollectionBy Blamo! Media

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Local Natives and their Amnesiac 1:03:33

14d ago1:03:33

1:03:33

My guests this week are Taylor Rice and Ryan Hahn of the band Local Natives. We chat getting into Steely Dan, LCD Soundsystem will never break up, albums as a format, life on the road, grief, Oasis, 90s music, and their new album But I’ll Wait For You https://localnatives.com Watch the video for "April" * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplac…

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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! On Fabric with Virgil Viret 20:07

18d ago20:07

20:07

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Quality tailoring begins with quality materials. This week, Peter and Derek talk to Virgil Viret, the managing director of Lafayette Saltiel Drapiers in Paris. Their shop is a destination spot for bespoke tailors, custom clothiers, and menswear aficionados worldwide, particularly since they have an amazing stockpile of v…

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Chase Pion and Quaid Walker from Bezel Talk Watches 1:14:02

2M ago1:14:02

1:14:02

Chase Pion and Quaid Walker are the founders of the watch marketplace app Bezel. We chat about why buying a watch these days has been so hard, why they decided to launch Bezel, dealing with authentication, brands they’ve changed their opinion on, the perfect three watch collection, and watch auctions. https://www.getbezel.com…

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Steve Tidball of Vollebak on Clothing for the Future 1:18:50

2M ago1:18:50

1:18:50

We talk a lot about clothing on this show...I mean, Blamo! is a show about people wearing clothes. Sometimes, we’re trying to figure ourselves out through clothing, solving a problem with the world, flexing our design knowledge, or even all of the above. But what about designing clothing that lasts 100 years or even for climates outside of Earth? S…

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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - On Shopping and Retail 20:28

2M ago20:28

20:28

Patreon Preview from Blamo! There has been much discussion about the slow death of shopping in San Francisco’s downtown district. The decline has been years in the making, with Brooks Brothers, Ralph Lauren, Macy’s, and Nordstrom, all heading elsewhere or shutting down entirely in the area. Why? Peter and Derek discuss what would bring people back …

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Albert Muzquiz (Edgy Albert) and the Case of the Dope Pants 1:15:52

1M ago1:15:52

1:15:52

My guest this week is Albert Muzquiz. You might know him as Edgy Albert or the guy in your feed telling you what pants to wear. He's the real dude, and I'm glad he is here. Albert and I chat about how he became the "Jean Daddy" of the internet, visiting Levi's Archive, his acting career, sick French knives, and LBJ the play. Albert on TikTok * Spon…

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PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - Mount Rushmore of T-Shirts 20:31

2M ago20:31

20:31

Patreon Preview from Blamo! It's Jeremy Kirkland, Jian DeLeon, and Jon Moy. The Three Musketeers return with a fresh new episode of hot takes galore. We chat about Jian's insane pickup in Tokyo, Jon getting nuts at 18east, Jeremy thinking malls will return. (wtf?), the Mount Rushmore of t-shirt collections, dope new tunes, and the spring summer war…

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Bonus: Why Yes, I Am a Seiko Boi - Talking the 62MAS Reissue With Topper 56:23

2M ago56:23

56:23

Surprise, we have a special episode discussing quite possibly one of my favorite watches of all time. Look, if you’re new here, I’m a SeikoBoi, a Seiko Fan (and btw you can be too!) I have been collecting and obsessing over Seikos forever. It’s how I got into watches – and the golden goose, the holy grail; whatever expression you want is the Seiko …

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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Joe McReynolds and Emergent Tokyo 15:26

2M ago15:26

15:26

Patreon Preview from Blamo! When bespoke shoemaker Seiji McCarthy chatted with Peter and Derek last year, he mentioned that he thinks it's much easier to make a living as a craftsperson in Tokyo because of the availability of cheap real estate. So when Joe McReynolds, co-author of the new book Emergent Tokyo: Designing the Spontaneous City, reached…

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The Lemon Twigs and A Dream Is All We Know 54:04

2M ago54:04

54:04

My guests this week are The Lemon Twigs (Brian and Michael D'Addario). The singer-songwriter virtuoso brothers who are also some of the most stylish folks in music. The boys join us to chat about songwriting, clothes, analog recording, their Jimmy Fallon performance, Tim Heidecker's Office Hours, the best videos on YouTube, Art Garfunkel, Elton Joh…

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Emily Yoshida on SHOGUN 1:17:57

2M ago1:17:57

1:17:57

My guest this week is writer Emily Yoshida. Emily is one of my favorite people in the entertainment industry. She was previously a writer for Vulture and New York magazine and joins us to chat about the new series, SHOGUN (a show she's also a writer on), eBay finds, getting into Grand Seiko, and more! SHOGUN Podcast * Sponsored by Bezel - the trust…

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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Nina Penlington of Edward Sexton 18:53

3M ago18:53

18:53

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Nina Penlington is the head cutter at Edward Sexton. She carries forward one of the greatest tailoring legacies of our generation. The late Edward Sexton was the technical mind behind Nutters of Savile Row. In the 1960's Edward and Tommy Nutter revitalized the Row with their glamorous suits and welcoming shop front. They…

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Hunter Abrams (Photographer) 1:14:54

2M ago1:14:54

1:14:54

My guest this week is photographer Hunter Abrams. Hunter and I chat about their career in photography, body positivity, NYU, that Met Ball dress, why Willie Norris is one of the greatest designers, White House invites, comics, and what’s next. Follow Hunter on Instagram * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next…

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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - On Men's Fashion Week 20:21

4M ago20:21

20:21

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Derek and Peter chat about the recent men’s fashion shows in Milan, Paris, and Pitti and dig through what they’re vibing with. It's all in there, from trench coats to Todd Snyder’s Pitti Debut. Last but not least, on "Hey, Nice Pants!" they both share what has been inspiring them and what they're into this week. All good…

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Jason Isbell 53:04

4M ago53:04

53:04

My guest this week is American singer and songwriter Jason Isbell. Jason is a 6x Grammy award-winning musician and happens to love clothes as much as the rest of us. We chat wearing cool hats in the carpool line, listening to music with his daughter, loving Randy Newman, playing in front of Paul McCartney, fast fashion, wearing Rick Owens with the …

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Alynda Segarra (Hurray for The Riff Raff) and The Past is Still Alive 52:00

3M ago52:00

52:00

My guest this week is the artist Alynda Segarra of Hurray for The Riff Raff. Alynda and I chat about their new album, The Past is Still Alive, getting fits off on the road, too many voice notes, entering the tailored era, Fran Lebowitz, Andre 3000 and vibe music, leaning on stress, oversized western wear, good smelling candles, and The Clash. Liste…

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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Emotional Durability 20:40

3M ago20:40

20:40

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Discussions about sustainability often focus on the production end, probing questions such as how things are made and which materials are used. But a big part of this story is how consumers discard stuff they no longer enjoy using. In this episode, Peter and Derek borrow Jonathan Chapman's term "emotional durability" to …

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Christopher Gove of Percival 1:15:15

4M ago1:15:15

1:15:15

My guest this week is Christopher Gove, founder of Percival. Christopher and I chat about their recent popup in NYC, getting basics right, fake hardcore fans, the influencer world, spicy takes, getting fits off in the pickup line, commercial vs creative, and the multi-year plan. Percival Follow Christopher on Instagram *Sponsored by Bezel - the tru…

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PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - “F—k Clothes, Gimme Pizza” 20:30

4M ago20:30

20:30

We’re back with some listener feedback; Jian shares his thoughts on Milan and Paris, and we talk about the recent men’s shows, Pharrell Vuitton, fit interventions, True Detective, and late-night snacks. ITS ALL IN THERE! ** Follow the fellas on IG Jian DeLeon Jon Moy Jeremy Kirkland ** Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon…

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G. Bruce Boyer, The Godfather of Menswear (Rerun) 57:10

4M ago57:10

57:10

If you're still in that "New year, I'm going to educate myself" moment. I can't think of any other episode as crucial as this one. Mr. G. Bruce Boyer. Bruce is an authority on classic menswear and men's fashion; he was an editor at Town & Country and Esquire and has written about clothing and menswear for over 40 years. From Fred Astaire, Gary Coop…

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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - 2024 Wardrobes and Listener Questions 20:26

4M ago20:26

20:26

Patreon Preview from Blamo! With a new year ahead, Peter and Derek discuss how you may be able to expand your wardrobe this year to include more casual attire. They also take readers' questions. How does someone find a good local tailor near them? What should someone wear if they work in the manual trades? Which pair of shoes works well in both sem…

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Jesse David Fox's Comedy Book 1:28:05

4M ago1:28:05

1:28:05

This week's guest is writer, podcaster (and recent watch addict) Jesse David Fox. Jesse and I discuss his recent book Comedy Book: How Comedy Conquered Culture–and the Magic That Makes It Work (One of NPR’s Best Books of 2023), imposter syndrome, Seth Meyers, Todd Snyder suits, getting fits off on interviews, and becoming a watch guy. * Sponsored b…

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PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - "Touch Grass Era" 18:08

4M ago18:08

18:08

Jeremy, Jian, and Jon revisit ’23 and discuss best/worst purchases, how we get dressed, Jeremy hates all his clothes again, 20 years of Thom Browne, what went wrong, what went right, watching movies on TikTok, trend reports, SNL, buying cars, and holiday hijinx. ** Follow the fellas on IG Jian DeLeon Jon Moy Jeremy Kirkland ** Listen to the entire …

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Christopher Bastin of GANT 1:15:34

4M ago1:15:34

1:15:34

My guest this week is Christopher Bastin, Creative Director of GANT Chris and I chat about what he’s been up to the past few years, making clothes in America again, the Taylor Swift bump, music, and his never-ending love for vintage. * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch…

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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Intelligence of Taste 20:20

4M ago20:20

20:20

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Do certain forms of taste demonstrate more intelligence than others? Eugene Rabkin recently used the phrase "intelligence of taste" in a StyleZeitgeist op-ed. Derek and Peter talk about how judgments of taste are often sociological and loaded with cultural biases. At the same time, there is such a thing as being more tho…

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PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - Big Coat Bois and The TRUTH 24:45

5M ago24:45

24:45

The clowns have returned from the circus... Jeremy, Jian, and Jon are back talking big coats, Jian living on a plane, Jon is not allowed to go to Costco alone, silly breakfasts, holiday lists, gift guides, and Supreme bricks. ** Follow the fellas on IG Jian DeLeon Jon Moy Jeremy Kirkland ** Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon…

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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - On 'Made in USA' and Sweatshops 18:43

6M ago18:43

18:43

Patreon Preview from Blamo! When most of us see a "made in USA" label, we assume the workers were treated well. Or, at least, according to our nation's labor laws. In fact, many garment workers in this country are paid as little as $50 a day to work 12-hour shifts. Derek and Peter discuss how this is possible and how a new federal bill called The F…

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Mayer Hawthorne knows robes 1:01:15

6M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

My guest this week is musician and producer Mayer Hawthorne. Mayer and I chat, smiling while singing, making custom silk robes, his new LP, why band merch sucks, stylish grandmas, Japanese tailoring, big pants, no jeans, stuck in the 70s, and not wearing clothes from eras you lived through. Mayer Hawthorne * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketp…

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Dave Hill wants you to wear a hockey jersey 1:04:59

6M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

My guest this week is musician and comedian Dave Hill. Dave and I discuss his love and collection of hockey jerseys, getting fits off in neckerchiefs, shredding on the guitar, touring with Tenacious D, and his new book, The Awesome Game. * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch…

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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Bespoke Shoemaker Seiji McCarthy 12:16

5M ago12:16

12:16

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Derek and Peter and chat with bespoke shoemaker Seiji McCarthy. Seiji McCarthy, an American bespoke shoemaker based in Tokyo, carved an unconventional path into the world of bespoke shoemaking after a career in the NBA. He makes some of the most unique shoes in the world. His shoes combine the conservative styling of tra…

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Jack Tatum of Wild Nothing 53:30

6M ago53:30

53:30

My guest this week is Jack Tatum of Wild Nothing. Jack and I discuss his new album Hold, how parenthood has changed his music, moving to the suburbs and loving it, getting fits off on tour, the creative process, and what he’s doing in VA. Wild Nothing on Spotify Wild Nothing on Instagram * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and…

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Erik Allen Ford (Buck Mason) 1:15:35

6M ago1:15:35

1:15:35

My guest this week is Erik Allen Ford, co-founder and CEO of Buck Mason. Erik and I discuss his life growing up in rural Missouri, denim in the early ’00s, American manufacturing, moving back to the midwest, and building what you want to wear yourself. * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch…

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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Fred Nieddu of taillour; 10:41

6M ago10:41

10:41

Patreon Preview from Blamo! It's Die, Workwear! Fred Nieddu of taillour; joins Derek and Peter for a chat of all things tailoring. Fred is a London-based bespoke tailor who does a lot of work for films and TV shows, including the menswear tailoring for The Crown on Netflix - we chat with him about the technical aspects of making clothes for differe…

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Comedian Jay Jurden on NFL Fashion 1:12:25

6M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

My guest this week is comedian Jay Jurden. Jay and I discuss Coach Prime and fashion in football, why he loves Tyler the Creator, bad fits for comedy specials, too many pairs of 990s, Jimmy Fallon, brands he’s into, and his current stand-up tour. JayJurden.com * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury wa…

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Zach Condon of Beirut talks Hadsel 1:15:39

6M ago1:15:39

1:15:39

My guest this week is musician Zach Condon of Beirut. Zach and I discuss recording his new LP Hadsel in Norway, falling in love with country music, dealing with burnout, getting into sci-fi, upcoming live shows, and becoming an accidental fit God. Beirut site Beirut Instagram Hadsel is out Nov. 10th 2023 * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketpla…

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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Big Fits and Fall Knits 19:50

7M ago19:50

19:50

Patreon Preview from Blamo! It's Die, Workwear! As temperatures drop, Derek & Peter discuss the beauty of camel hair coats, Derek's recent article from MR PORTER with examples and tips from Ethan Newton, Tony Sylvester, & David DeMarte, and chat about what they're excited about this fall. ** Listen to the entire episode and on the Blamo! Patreon…

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Henrik Berg of MORJAS 1:17:59

7M ago1:17:59

1:17:59

My guest this week is Henrik Berg of MORJAS – a brand becoming the new standard for classic footwear. Henrik and I chat about the brand's origins, dig into the philosophy of luxury brands, and discuss our love of scents and how they're approaching physical retail. * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxur…

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Nation of Language and their Strange Disciple 59:48

7M ago59:48

59:48

My guest this week is Ian Devaney and Aidan Noell of Nation of Language. With their wild shows and big fits, the Brooklyn synth-pop band has had folks losing it since their debut. We chat about their new album Strange Disciple, getting emo on stage, riffing on the best audio gear, what they are listening to, loving Studio Ghibli, and lyrics vs musi…

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PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - Hot Takes in Bulk 20:26

7M ago20:26

20:26

We’re back with a new serving of the JJJ Show. This week, we discuss wide(er) leg pants, debate if Costco is the greatest retail experience ever, or where you need to go when you realize you need good retail. Jeremy, Jian, and Jon debate with hot takes galore on the best retail experiences. Jeremy talks about bad candy when playing Call of Duty, Mo…

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Big Boy Pants with Keith Henry (Henry's) 1:10:10

7M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

My guest this week is photographer and designer Keith Henry. Keith and I discuss his life growing up in Canada, skateboarding and photography, being into hardcore like everyone else, and how he went from driving trucks to making some of the best jeans on the planet. We also discuss pattern making, taking apart dickies, and why he still makes his ow…

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PATREON PREVIEW - It's Die, Workwear! 20:50

7M ago20:50

20:50

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo have been talking about doing a show for years, so we're bringing it under the Blamo! umbrella. In this inaugural episode of the new Die, Workwear! podcast, we talk about things we're excited to wear for fall and answer some Twitter questions. ** Listen to the entire episode and on the Blamo! …

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Benjamin Edgar, An Object Company 1:09:38

7M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

My guest this week is designer Benjamin Edgar. Benjamin and I discuss life in Chicago, starting his career at 17, falling in love with art and the library, co-founding The Brilliance, Boxed Water, creating An Object Company, the infamous cigarette holder, and his relationship with the late Virgil Abloh. * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplac…

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Jarvis Taveniere (Woods) 1:28:45

8M ago1:28:45

1:28:45

My guest this week is musician and producer Jarvis Taveniere. Jarvis plays in the band Woods and has worked on some of your favorite records (Fleet Foxes, Whitney, Real Estate). Jarvis and I discuss the new Woods album, Perennial, Brooklyn indie rock, the albums he goes back to, getting into watches (or not), tour fits, and some of our favorite Bea…

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Gillian Jacobs loves dinosaurs 1:14:15

8M ago1:14:15

1:14:15

My guest this week is actor Gillian Jacobs. Gillian and I discuss how science and her love of nature has been a part of her life since the beginning, from dinosaur birthday parties to roaming museums. We chat about living in NY in the early 2000s, her massive vintage collection, the clothes her grandma made for her, how her style has evolved, Thom …

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