Patreon Preview from Blamo! Derek and Peter and chat with bespoke shoemaker Seiji McCarthy. Seiji makes some of the most beautiful shoes Derek has ever seen – not because they’re the sleekest or most sculpted shoes - but because, to him, they embody American style better than Alden. Seiji makes shoes with much of the shaping and detailing you would expect from custom without losing the spirit of what makes American style so appealing. He was recently in San Francisco and spoke about his career as a shoemaker, what American style means to him, and why there are so many craftspeople in Japan ..read more

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 Standard & Strange ..read more

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 Standard & Strange ..read more

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 different bodies, as well as how to find a good tailor and last but not least he answers some listener questions.   ** Listen to the entire episode and on the Blamo! Patreon  ..read more

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 Standard & Strange ..read more

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  ..read more

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 Standard & Strange ..read more

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 music. Sightseer Music Video Nation of Language on Instagram * Sponsored by Standard & Strange ..read more

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, Moy buys Kirkland tee packs, and Jian drops the JP knowledge. It’s all in there. ** Follow the fellas on IG Jian DeLeon Jon Moy Jeremy Kirkland ** Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon  ..read more

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 own clothes. Henry's Instagram * Sponsored by Standard & Strange ..read more