MTM Live is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to exploring undiscovered talent. Stay tuned for exclusive interviews, the latest music, featured mixes, all things popular – or not so popular, yet – and libations! Join Kassandra, Kyla, Mariam, JoJo, & Steve as they provide the soundtrack to your nights with exclusive mixes by DJ Mojo JoJo. Also, don't forget to check out their “pass the aux” playlist, where the team shares their favorite songs of the week!
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The guys toe-tap the line between being pod professionals and a bunch of fanatics at the bar weaving in all the pop-culture references you can handle. We’re Young, Aggressive and Improving, just like your favorite team, The New York Football Giants. We know this Giant love affair will never end, no matter what’s happening on the field. So, when you don’t have time to read the articles, listen to the pundits or just want some honest takes from a crew that watches every single play, join Big B ...
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Step into the vibrant and dynamic world of fashion, design, and unparalleled creativity with Blamo!, the podcast that invites you to journey alongside host Jeremy Kirkland as he unveils the stories, inspirations, and craftsmanship of visionaries shaping the world of fashion and culture. Get ready for an immersive exploration of the fashion and culture realm that goes beyond the surface and delves deep into the minds behind the garments, music, and the things we all can't get enough of.
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My guest this week is James Pumphrey After leaving Donut Media and turning the internet upside down, James is back with Speeed! James chats with us about why he left, the state of Car YouTube, getting into Good Art, why crying is great, big fits and what to expect from his new venture – Speeed. * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buy…
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Shopping All The Way To The Woods w/Professor Rachel Gross
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Patreon Preview from Blamo! Shopping All the Way to the Woods: How the Outdoor Industry Sold Nature to America isn't necessarily about men's style, but it explores an important theme that can be easily transposed to any discussion about menswear. It's a book about how people buy outdoor gear to create an idea of a more "authentic self" and connect …
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Mr. Throwback with Daniel Libman, Olivia Perdoch and Adam Pally
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We got Mr. Throwback! More specifically, the co-creator Daniel Libman (who was also a co-creator of Champaign Ill, another favorite of mine), Olivia Perdoch, costume designer, and even Adam Pally join in to chat. Before we get too deep, Mr. Throwback is a new show on Peacock/NBC featuring Adam Pally, Steph Curry and Ego Nwodim. We chat, working wit…
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Antonio Ciongoli of 18 East Returns
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Antonio Ciongoli of 18 East is back! When he isn’t skating ledges, he’s riding big fits, and I was so glad he’s back to dig in with me. Antonio helped usher in the big-fit revolution (or evolution). I don’t care what you call it, but it’s been amazing to watch Antonio’s brand, 18 East, flourish over the years. He’s such a talented designer and than…
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - MTM of Bespoke?
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Patreon Preview from Blamo! Custom tailoring is fraught with potential problems. Maybe you chose a bad tailor or the wrong fabric, or a commission didn't come out as you hoped. Peter and Derek discuss some of the issues when wading into this territory and how to choose a good tailor. ** Listen to the entire episode and on the Blamo! Patreon…
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My guest this week is Luke Fracher of Luke’s (NYC and now LA!) Luke is a legend in the fashion scene. He is known for his wild, hot takes on social media and for having some of the best gear you can find anywhere. His knowledge of brands is almost intimidating, but you would never feel it as he’s a simple, humble guy – with a strong opinion. Luke a…
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - HERRIE the Tailor
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Patreon Preview from Blamo! How does one become a bespoke tailor? Herrie Son is one of the few bespoke cutters left in the United States. She started at the London College of Fashion, where she focused on handcraft tailoring, and then did some work for Thom Sweeney and Welsh and Jefferies. She then flew back to the US and opened an independent besp…
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My guest this week is Tom Kay, founder of the outdoor brand Finisterre A brand born in 2003 from the needs of hardy British surfers, Finisterre designs functional and sustainable products for those who share a love of the sea. In this week's pod, Tom and I discuss what drives design, wetsuits, surfing, and how to make an outdoor brand. We also chat…
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Makin' Cowboy Boots with Graham Ebner
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My guest this week is bootmaker Graham Ebner. Graham has become one of the most talked about artisans of the past few years—a team of one, making bespoke boots by hand in his small workshop in Austin, Texas. Graham talks about bespoke bootmaking, working at the legendary Texas Traditions under Lee Miller, why he takes things slow, dealing with wait…
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Nicholas Templeman
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Patreon Preview from Blamo! Shoemaker Nicholas Templeman has been working with Derek for nearly ten years and is one of the best artisans he has ever used. So it was about time that Derek and Peter invited him to an episode for a chat. Nicholas shares his career as a bespoke shoemaker, his process, and more. Dig in! ** Listen to the entire episode …
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The return of author W. David Marx! David and I get back into it! Our first pod was a year and a half ago, and you’re welcome to dig into it. Recorded in Tokyo, David and I discuss his upcoming book, indie music, craftsmanship, getting dressed, artists vs creators, and Tailor Caid. The ramble begins now! Culture: An Owners Manual * Sponsored by Bez…
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My guest this week is Adam Brown, founder of Orlebar Brown Adam and I discuss how the brand was created organically, evolving past swimwear, holiday travel, retail, the perfect day, and what’s next for the brand. * Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch…
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Path Dependency
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Patreon Preview from Blamo! Recently, Peter asked Derek to elaborate a bit more on the concept of path dependency in clothing and getting dressed. For what it's worth, path dependence is a social science concept that relates to why we do the things we do. e.g. Why do we wear jeans and why are they blue? The original thread is here Derek admits it's…
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This week's guest is Nicolas Gabard, founder of the Parisian brand and tailoring house Husbands. Founded in 2012, Husbands is one of the brands behind the new wave of tailoring. Their suits are cut with a strong silhouette, generous lapels, wider trousers and are incredibly chic. Nicolas and I discuss the origins of Husbands, style vs fashion, how …
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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
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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
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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
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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!?
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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”
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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)
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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
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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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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"
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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