We got a big ol bonus episode this week with everyones favorite Matt Hranek of WM BrownWe chat when and not to wear a suit, his new collaboration with Sunspel, figuring out your fits in the sweltering summer, how to wear a BLACK polo, how to pack for a summer trip, and what NOT to do when making a collab.Last but not least, we debate what summer styles will lastCheck out the Sunspel x WM Brown Polo here

My guest this week is Kyle Ng, cofounder and creative director of Brain Dead.Kyle and I chat about his life growing up in the Bay Area, getting into clothes, Japanese outdoor, the draw of vintage, the no-hate lifestyle, rock climbing, Braindead University, the movies he loves, and the new gear they’re about to release!Brain Dead on InstagramKyle Ng (Instagram)*Sponsored by Standard & Strange

From November 2019My guest is legendary tailor Edward Sexton.Edward and I spoke about his life, how he helped redefine Savile Row, his work with Tommy Nutter, and the key things he did to elevate British Tailoring. We also discuss dressing The Beatles and working with Stella McCartney and Rick Owens.Edward Sexton died July 23, 2023 Edward Sexton Obituary from Robb Report

My guest this week is Hayden PedigoHayden is a guitarist and musician who knows how to get a fit off. You might know him for his wild videos or his career in the fashion world. He’s walked the runway for Gucci and been photographed by Hedi Slimane.Hayden discusses growing up in the Texas panhandle, the appeal of mundane normalcy, his love of Tom Green, sick guitar riffs, getting fits off in cowboy clothes, and his new album The Happiest Times I Ever Ignored.Hayden Pedigo on Bandcamp*Sponsored by Bezel - the trusted marketplace for buying and selling your next luxury watch

Jian is back from Europe, Jon Moy has a new house, and Jeremy is still Jeremy.We discuss dual fridge life, new digs, Pitti Uomo, Milan, and Paris Fashion Week. Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton Show and the fellas debate if the Greek sandal vibe is happening…**Follow the fellas on IGJian DeLeonJon MoyJeremy Kirkland**Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon 

Our first of many, Deep Dives. An episode solely focused (dammit pun) on one item in a wardrobe with an expert...This time...Boots. The episode where Jeremy tries to understand boots more and asks normal/dumb questions about footwear. Jeremy and Jeremy (Smith) chat about Visvim, Clinch, and all the Japanese boot companies that continue to blow everyone’s minds. Journey down the rabbit hole at your own risk. 

 Heads up, this episode is a rerelease –– new episodes coming soon.My guest this week is David Keyte, co-founder of Universal Works.David and I spoke about his early career working for Paul Smith, the origin of Universal Works, and why the plan is always, to never have one.Follow Universal Works on InstagramUniversal Works**

You wanted it, and you got it.We're pleased to host an incredibly special roundtable episode discussing Grand Seiko.Featuring Grand Seiko Brand Curator Joe Kirk and Rob Caplan of Topper Jewelers.We debate speaking in reference numbers, flexing on folks with Zaratsu polishing, where to start with Grand Seiko, why quartz is dope, the new Tentagraph, and what on earth a Spring Drive actually does…and yes, we do a wrist check.*This Episode is Presented by Topper Jewelers 

This week's guest is Dustin Payseur, founder and vocalist of Beach Fossils.If you're Jeremy, Beach Fossils is the band that always makes it to the playlist and gets the fits off while doing it.Dustin chats about their new album Bunny, how becoming a parent affected his songwriting, why he doesn't wear jeans anymore, loving black Timberlands, the Beach Fossils songs that won't get released, getting wild on tour, and his love of poetry. It's all in there.Run to the Moon - VideoBunny on SpotifyBeach Fossils Instagram*Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 here

My guest this week is Johan Lam.Johan is the co-owner of 3sixteen, co-owner of Self Edge NY/LA, and founder / co-owner of MAAPS. He does a lot, but he’s more interested in being a dad, and there are many reasons why…Johan and I discuss his life growing up in Northern California, dealing with Dad issues, secret fit pics, his journey in clothes, claiming the color orange in school, avoiding hype, how slow and steady is a good life and 20 years of 3sixteen.*Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 here

It’s getting hot out, but the fits are getting hotter. This week we’re chatting summer fits.We chat about Jian’s quiet luxury, leather pants, ask why movies define style so much, bond and the best Bond era, Riviera Polo fits, the difference between a t-shirt and an undershirt (tbh wild debate), when to wear shorts and flex underwear!Hang on tight. Here we go!**Sponsored by Sunspel

My guest this week is Andy Hull.Andy is the lead singer and songwriter for Atlanta-based indie rock band Manchester Orchestra.Andy and I discuss nice guy indie rock, Broken Social Scene, working with Phoebe Bridgers, working with the Daniels on Swiss Army Man, the best live shows, heavy lyrics, revisiting Limp Bizkit, headphone records, music docs, their upcoming tour with Jimmy Eat World, Comedy Bang Bang, and their new EP The Valley of Vision.*Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 here

My guest this week is comedian, and writer, Kareem Rahma.Kareem has taken the internet and entertainment world by storm with, Keep The Meter Running, a hilarious show profiling taxi drivers that Vanity Fair has called one of TikTok’s best new series, and his live music shows. It’s quite a bit, but Kareem doesn’t know how to stop. His motto is “keep going,” and Kareem certainly is.Kareem and I discuss the origins of Keep The Meter Running, searching for connections to family, his upcoming feature film, making music, leaning into yourself, American Movie, and touching the stove.*Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 here

My guest this week is journalist Lauren Sherman.Lauren is one of my favorite fashion and style writers. She's been the chief correspondent for Business of Fashion for nearly ten years and recently now moved to Puck News.Lauren and I discuss moving to LA, how the return to dressing up isn't happening, the importance of critiques, what to do with creativity, the future of Ralph Lauren and Armani, and joining Puck NewsLauren's Newsletter at Puck*Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 here

This week's guest is comedian, actor, and writer Mort Burke.Mort has been on your favorite shows from Mythic Quest, Drunk History, The Mindy Project, and more.We chat about his new comedy special Spiritually Filthy, skateboarding, freaking out on airplanes, being polite, being sober, his friend Wayne, religion, best skate videos, and why so many people are obsessed with skateboarder's style.HEAVY POD TALK!Watch Mort’s comedy Special - Spiritually Filthy *Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 here

My guest this week is record producer Gordon Raphael.Gordon is best known for producing The Strokes, Libertines, Regina Spektor, and countless other bands that have shaped modern American music.We discuss his recently released memoir The World Is Going To Love This - Up From The Basement With The Strokes, what the term producer means today, what albums to listen to with headphones, hot takes from recording at Abbey Road, not vibing with Harry Styles, and the current state of music. *Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 here

My guest this week is Mike Nouveau, vintage watch specialist.Mike’s story goes deep; he’s worked at Rolling Stone, Paper Magazine, DJ’d around the world, and is the titan of #watchtokMike and I discuss his life growing up in NY, his path into watches, blowing up on TikTok, why the market is obsessed with Cartier, collecting auction catalogs, legendary barn finds, and why grails are still out there.Mike's TikTokMike's Instagram*Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 here

My guest this week is Guillermo Andrade, founder, and designer of 424.A brand that grew from a simple design and a small store in LA to being on the backs of everyone and even the official formalwear of Arsenal Football club.Guillermo and I chat about the creation of 424, his early life immigrating to the US from Guatemala, the importance of giving your time, his love of suiting, why he admires Rick Owens, and what’s next for 424.*Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 here

My guest this week is Alex Corporan.I don’t know how to best describe my guest this week. He does it all. Most people know him as one of the groundbreaking skateboarding pioneers of the 1980s. Alex and his crew were constantly getting chased around NY, but they made the city their own and documented all of it – perfectly summarized in their book, Full Bleed.Alex and I discuss how he helped pioneer skateboarding n NYC, the early days managing Supreme, how he feels about skate culture being mainstream, keeping the vibes positive, and the 10th anniversary of his epic skate photography book, Full Bleed. The shots in Full Bleed span 30 years, with contributions from over 40 photographers. Featuring the work of Giovanni Reda, Jessica Bard, Ivory Serra, Tobin Yelland, Miki Vuckovich, Thomas Campbell, Larry Clark, Ed Templeton, Jerry Hsu, Atiba Jefferson, Spike Jonze, Bryce Knights, Angela Boatwright, Athena Currey, Kenneth Cappello, Charlie Samuels, Andy Kessler, Mike O’Meally, Sammy Glucksman, Allen Ying, and more.*Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 here

My guest this week is Mac Barnett.Mac is a NYT best-selling author, and his works have sold over 4 million copies worldwide.If you’re a parent, you’ve probably read his books dozens/hundreds of times to your kids. (Jeremy certainly has)And yes, he’s a fellow jawnz enthusiast (aka, the man loves his clothes.) Mac and I discuss his career, why he chose to be a children’s author, what he learned from David Foster Wallace, how he got into clothes, how many tuxedos does one need, wearing two watches, and his new series, Shape Island on Apple TV+Mac Barnett on Instagram*Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 here

My guest this week is Andreas Larsson, creative director and partner of Berg & Berg.Andreas and I discuss the nordic perspective on clothing, why he walked away from football for fashion, building Berg & Berg, getting fits off at Pitti, throwing clothes in the Disney vault, and why he’s able to get dressed in so fast every day.*Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 here

My guest this week is writer and fashion critic Eugene Rabkin.Eugene has contributed to the New York Times, the Business of Fashion, 032c, and has edited several books, including Stone Island: Storia.Eugene and I discuss his life immigrating to the US from the Soviet Union, how he fell in love with fashion, Nine Inch Nails, and what streetwear took from “avant-garde.” We also discuss the origins of his highly influential site, Style Zeitgeist and what designers he feels are underrated and overlooked.*Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 here

My guest this week is Joachim Baan.He’s the creative director for Atelier Munro, a partner in the legendary denim store Tenue de Nimes, the founder of Another Something, and a designer.From the digital experience to the physical experience of your favorite brands, Joachim has been behind the scenes helping create the things we all obsess over.Joachim and I discuss building a brand, his design philosophy, why you shouldn’t focus on the data, the collaboration effect with brands, Atelier Munro, and working for passion vs. the paycheck.Links -Atelier MunroJoachim BaanAnother SomethingTogether And - Substack*Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 here

This week's guest is Pete Nordstrom, President and Chief Brand Officer of NORDSTROM.Pete is just trying to be Pete on The Nordy Pod.We talk about growing up in the retail family, Steve Jobs emails, the natural thing to do, loving on Big N, old school vs. new school retail, holding down the integrity fort, how luxury works, and The Beatles.*Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 here

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 facts on loopwheel 👕 here

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.The guy is a hit factory and just released his new ep, "Dancing on the Moon".Dan and I discuss the state of the industry, songwriting vs publishing, bowling shirts from the 90s, puppet shows, K-Pop, art, his journey to songwriting, and words and music in six seconds.Dan Wilson's WebsiteDan Wilson on Instagram*Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 here

My guest this week is author W. David MarxW. 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 career.W. David Marx's websiteCulture: an Owners Manual*Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 here 

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 3Avery’s SubstackFollow Avery on TwitterOther Notes…📖The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp🎬The Last Black Man in San Francisco*Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 here

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 

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. Everything about 4S is rewarding. The garments are absurdly over-engineered, there are convictions to what he makes. If you don’t want to dig deeper, you can still find it, buy it, and enjoy it for what it is. It’s beautiful.Angelo and I discuss working through the pandemic, what he learned at Engineered Garments, how he has been handling all the attention, finding himself through his brand, and what’s next for 4S Designs. **Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 hereandSponsored by Topper Jewelers – The place to buy your next watch

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 NetflixCocktail Time**Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 hereandSponsored by Topper Jewelers – The place to buy your next watch

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 - SubstackYolo Journal Instagram**Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim 👖 hereandSponsored by Proper Cloth - Use code BLAMO to save 20 on your first order 

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 him get WHR off the ground.WHR**Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 hereandSponsored by Topper Jewelers – The place to buy your next watch

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 👖 hereandSponsored by Proper Cloth - Use code BLAMO to save 20 on your first order

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 RecipesWatch Just a DashBilly Zane Manifest Destiny**Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 hereandWhatnot - Join us for our exclusive show on watches, clothes, and more Sponsored by Topper Jewelers – The place to buy your next watch

Comedians Adam Pally & Jon Gabrus have been best friends for years and have been living the dream, filming their show 101 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 celebrity endorsements, good burgers, and the fellas shout out all brands they’ve been wearing.**Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim 👖 hereandSponsored by Proper Cloth - Use code BLAMO to save 20 on your first order

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.**Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 hereandWhatnot - Join us for our exclusive show on watches, clothes, and more andSponsored by Topper Jewelers – The place to buy your next watch 

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 getting fits off on set.**Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim 👖 hereandSponsored by Proper Cloth - Use code BLAMO to save 20 on your first order

Special Bonus Episode!My guest is Cameron Barr of Craft and TailoredCameron 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’ll get tons more exclusive episodes, new shows, and hang with Blam fam!

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 👕 hereandWhatnot - Join us for our exclusive show on watches, clothes, and more andSponsored by Topper Jewelers – The place to buy your next watch

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 music, his Herman Miller collection, getting fits off while slamming the ivories and why Philip Glass thinks he’s the real MVP.**Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim 👖 hereandSponsored by Proper Cloth - Use code BLAMO to save 20 on your first order 

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 discuss his recent memoir, the music that defined his life, seeing Nirvana before Nevermind came out, opening for Mudhoney, and how he found his way to writing and discovering his family.**Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 hereandWhatnot - Join us for our exclusive show on watches, clothes and more andSponsored by Topper Jewelers – The place to buy your next watch

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 least, we talk about using and utilizing the things we own, not just saving them for a special occasion.**Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim 👖 hereandSponsored by Proper Cloth – Get your next custom shirt here!

Our guest this week is Carter Altman, founder and designer of CARTER YOUNG. Carter tells us about his rapid burst onto the fashion scene during the pandemic while keeping a calm, steady approach to design.Carter and Jeremy chat about his upbringing in the Midwest, his consistent work put into the fashion world since 16, what he learned working with Matthew M. Williams – and Carter even explains to Jeremy how uncool Gen Z thinks social media is. **Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 hereandWhatnot - Join us for our exclusive show on watches, clothes and more andSponsored by Topper Jewelers – The place to buy your next watch

This week, Jeremy talks with Caleb Lin – one of the founders and brand director of GoodfightCaleb talks about how he got to where he is through his non-traditional background, his family's wild career paths, being a personal assistant on Will Smith's creative team, and not taking "no" for an answer from Opening Ceremony.Jeremy and Caleb get philosophical on the meaning of success, if it can be defined, and even more philosophical with a rabbit hole down into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Buckle up!**Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim 👖 hereandSponsored by Proper Cloth – Get your next custom shirt here!

This week, Jeremy chats with Max Kingery, co-founder of Olderbrother.The two get nostalgic over the 90s as Max talks about growing up in the angst of the Pacific NorthWest and landing in the skate culture of California. Max tells us how he got his start in design, being a "gun for hire" in the LA fashion world, and how everything he was exposed to helped shape what became Olderbrother. Oh, and he also tells us all things California Native plants and the cool, beautifully simple happenstance events that Inspired previous collections. **Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on loopwheel 👕 hereandWhatnot - Join us for our exclusive show on watches, clothes and more andSponsored by Topper Jewelers – The place to buy your next watch

This week we talk to multi-Grammy nominated and long-time favorite musician, Andrew Bird. Andrew chats about the new album, Inside Problems, his sleep routine, going full David Bowie entering the acting world in Fargo, and his fashion progression from Buster Brown to bohemian and finally turning to the well-tailored basics of the high fashion world.Andrew Bird is on tour now! Visit AndrewBird.net for tickets, live dates and more**Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim 👖 hereandSponsored by Proper Cloth – Get your next custom shirt here!

This week on Blamo! Jeremy talks with Isaiah Lester, writer for ABC’s Black-ish. Isaiah explains his journey from dropping out of college in Alabama to film school in Vancouver all the way to writing late-night sketches and being a writer for Black-ish. Isaiah gets into how he relates to Jennifer Garner in Alias, what he learned from Octo-mom, and his love for a good jean short. Jeremy and Isaiah discuss the awkwardness of wearing sports jerseys of players younger than themselves, always wanting to be journal dudes but never quite getting there, and they go deep on sneaker entitlement and the sense of apology for being able to afford things now that they couldn't growing up. *Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim 👖 hereandWhatnot - Join us for our exclusive show on watches, clothes and more