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EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 1H 50M

Small Batch, Big Heart - With Neale McDonald (#163)

from Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff. · host Nick Johannessen, Neale McDonald

In this episode, Nick sits down with Neale McDonald, founder of the small‑batch menswear label Adamant Clothing, to talk about the journey from skate‑scene style obsession to designing handmade garments in Scotland. They dive into craftsmanship, what “made in” really means, the frustrations of modern social media, menswear trends, and the challenges of running a tiny self‑funded brand in a big‑brand world. A thoughtful conversation about passion, quality, and why the humble overshirt might be the perfect garment.  You can find Adamant on the web at adamantclothing.com and on Instagram as @adamant_clothing  Garmology is by Nick Johannessen. There is no advertising or sponsorship, but you are welcome to support the podcast via my Patreon at patreon.com/garmology or you can  buymeacoffee.com/garmologyNick Johannessen is also the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can email Nick as Garmology (at) WellDressedDad.com.Garmology theme music by Fabian Stordalen.

In this episode, Nick sits down with Neale McDonald, founder of the small‑batch menswear label Adamant Clothing, to talk about the journey from skate‑scene style obsession to designing handmade garments in Scotland. They dive into craftsmanship, what “made in” really means, the frustrations of modern social media, menswear trends, and the challenges of running a tiny self‑funded brand in a big‑brand world. A thoughtful conversation about passion, quality, and why the humble overshirt might be the perfect garment.

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