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Blamo!
by Blamo! Media, Jeremy Kirkland
Blamo! is a long-running fashion and culture podcast hosted by Jeremy Kirkland. Since 2016, the show has featured thoughtful, relaxed conversations with designers, artists, musicians, and creative thinkers, exploring fashion, menswear, design, music, and culture beyond the surface.Featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and more — Blamo! is celebrating 10 years of independent conversations about the things we care about.
Episodes
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! Ryan Devens on How a Good Suit Is Actually Made
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Derek and Peter sit down with Ryan Devens of San Francisco’s Tailor’s Keep to talk about what actually goes into making a bespoke suit. Ryan explains how Tailor’s Keep developed its house cut, why fitting forward shoulders can require rebuilding an armhole and sleeve,...
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Jerry Stahl on Gonzo Neurotic, Success, and Failure
Writer Jerry Stahl joins Jeremy to talk about his new book, Gonzo Neurotic: The Best (and Not So Best) of Jerry Stahl a collection of work spanning decades of journalism, profiles, and cultural misadventures. Jerry talks about revisiting his younger self, getting people off script, interviewing...
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Switched on Pop’s Nate Sloan & Charlie Harding on Why Rock Stars Look Like Rock Stars
Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding are the co-hosts of Switched on Pop, the acclaimed podcast that breaks down the making and meaning of popular music. They join Jeremy to talk about the relationship between music and style, why we instinctively know what a “rock star” looks like, and how rebellion,...
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Die, Workwear! - Derek and Peter AMA - Vol 3
Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo return for the third installment of their quarterly AMA series, generously sponsored by our friends at Bezel. This time, they go deep on fabric: navy sport coats, green double-breasted suits, the five tweeds they would choose from scratch, and the right cloth for a...
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Ian Ousley on Style, Sokka, and Starting Before You’re Ready
Ian Ousley joins Jeremy from Madrid for a conversation about clothes, acting, and the long process of becoming yourself. Ian talks about relocating to Vancouver to film Avatar: The Last Airbender, how the city’s weather and retail scene changed the way he dressed, and what he learned shopping for...
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Sondre Lerche on Love, Vanity, and Letting Go
Sondre Lerche has been writing songs for most of his life. He released his debut Faces Down more than two decades ago, and somehow, eleven albums later, he’s still finding ways to make the whole thing feel new. We talk about his new record Acrobats, spending years rewriting a single song, falling...
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John Darnielle (The Mountain Goats): Looking Back Without Nostalgia
John Darnielle is the songwriter, author, and frontman of The Mountain Goats, one of the most influential independent bands of the past three decades. What began as Darnielle recording songs on a Panasonic boombox in the early '90s has grown into a beloved catalog spanning more than 20 albums,...
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! Wardrobe Series: The Big One
Patreon Preview from Blamo! The Wardrobe Budget series reaches its completely reasonable and financially responsible conclusion: What would we buy if we had $50,000 to rebuild our wardrobes from scratch? Yes, 50K. (You asked for it!) Peter and Derek use the fantasy budget to talk about the…
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Taste Can't Be Faked with Adrian DZA
Adrian DZA has had about five different careers, and somehow all of them make sense. DJ, party promoter, skate shop owner, creative, and now co-founder of Very Special, Adrian has spent the last two decades building businesses rooted in taste rather than trends. We talk about growing up between...
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! Wardrobe Series: Rebuilding Your Wardrobe With...
Patreon Preview from Blamo! The Wardrobe Series continues with a bigger challenge: rebuilding a wardrobe with a $12,000 budget. With more room to spend, Derek and Peter debate where to invest, what’s worth upgrading, and whether one exceptional piece should take up a third of the entire budget.…
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Photography Is Human: A Conversation with Leica’s Karin Rehn-Kaufmann
BONUS EPISODE! Leica is much more than cameras. This week I’m joined by Karin Rehn-Kaufmann, Art Director and Chief Representative of Leica Galleries International, for a conversation about photography, memory, art, and why certain images stay with us. We talk about the emotional side of...
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The Art of Not Explaining Everything with Jon Klassen
Jon Klassen makes children’s books, but this isn’t really a conversation about children’s books. Jon recently won the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (one of the biggest honors in children’s literature), and we start there before getting into what makes his work so compelling in the first place.…
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Joe Wengert and the End of Hanging Out
Joe Wengert is a comedian, writer, and actor whose work spans Comedy Bang! Bang!, The Onion, and Big Mouth. But this conversation isn’t really about comedy. Joe joins me to talk about getting older, making new friends, becoming a parent, and the strange process of trying to hold onto who you are...
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Matthew Gonzalez on the American Cut of Savile Row
Patreon Preview from Blamo! It's Die, Workwear! Derek and Peter take a break from their Wardrobe Series to chat with Matthew Gonzalez, a Southern California native who made his way from an alterations room in Irvine to London, Huntsman, and eventually his own bespoke tailoring business on Savile...
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Alex Amen: Learn It, Then Forget It
Singer-songwriter Alex Amen joins me to discuss his debut album, Sun of Amen. The first time I heard the record, I couldn’t believe how young he was. Not because the music sounds old, but because it carries a level of patience, craftsmanship, and emotional weight that feels increasingly rare...
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! Wardrobe Series: Rebuilding Your Wardrobe With $1K
Patreon Preview from Blamo! The Wardrobe Series continues, and this time the budget gets tight. With just $1,000 to spend, Derek and Peter attempt to rebuild a wardrobe from the ground up—making hard choices about what matters, what can wait, and where to stretch every dollar. The result is less...
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Oliver Platt Is The Guy
My guest this week is the actor Oliver Platt. You know him from The Bear, Chicago Med, The Three Musketeers, Beethoven, The West Wing, Frost/Nixon — honestly, the list goes on forever. He’s one of those rare actors who somehow exists in every lane at once: beloved by movie people, television...
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Mickey Drexler — The Death of Taste
My guest this week is Mickey Drexler. You probably know him as the guy behind Gap Inc., J.Crew, Old Navy, and now Chairman of Alex Mill — but this conversation turned into something much bigger than retail. Mickey thinks most modern fashion has lost its taste level. He thinks cars all look the...
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Hrishikesh Hirway and the Perfect Song Myth
Hrishikesh Hirway — the creator and host of Song Exploder — joins me this week. We talk about the strange identity crisis of becoming known as “the Song Exploder guy” while still trying to reconnect with himself as a musician and songwriter. We also get into collaboration, writer’s block, vintage...
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - How To Build a Wardrobe Under...Part I
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Welcome to the first installment of Die, Workwear!’s new series on building a wardrobe without taking out a second mortgage. The premise is simple: if your closet disappeared tomorrow and you had $3,000 to rebuild it from scratch, what would you actually buy? Not…
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Stage Clothes and Nunchucks with Kevin Morby
This week on Blamo!, I’m joined by Kevin Morby. We talk about his new record Little Wide Open, out May 15, and how ideas of home and place show up in his songwriting. From writing in different cities to figuring out what “home” actually means, Kevin gets into the rhythms behind his work. We also...
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Wyatt Gilmore of Grant Stone
Wyatt Gilmore, founder of Grant Stone, joins me to talk about how the brand came together, what he learned spending years working in factories in China and Taiwan, and why quality footwear is about far more than country-of-origin clichés. We get into boots, loafers, suede, shell cordovan, and the...
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Did the Internet Destroy Menswear?
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Derek and Peter get into how the internet shapes personal style—from the knowledge-to-flex pipeline to the limits of longform and the rise of walled gardens. They revisit early forums like r/malefashionadvice, make the case for globalization, and ask a simple question:...
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Virgil Nicholas of Vinny's
Virgil Nicholas of Vinny’s joins me this week, dialing in from Copenhagen—and we get into it! We talk about the origins of Vinny’s, his early days in the music industry, and how those experiences shaped the way he approaches building something today. There’s a real sense of intention behind what...
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Die, Workwear! - Derek and Peter AMA - Vol 2
Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo are back for AMA #2, generously sponsored by our friends at Bezel! They get into the idea of “essentials,” dressing your age (or not), and how much stock to put in the usual menswear rules. There’s talk of slouchy fits (when they work, when they don’t), value brands,...
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Hagop Kourounian of Director Fits
My guest this week is Hagop Kourounian, the mind behind Director Fits. What started as a Substack has grown into something much bigger — part moodboard, part shop, and soon, a full-on magazine. Hagop and I get into how Director Fits came to life, what it was like growing up in a deeply creative...
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - How to Work With a Tailor
Patreon Preview from Blamo! It was only a matter of time before AI reached the tailoring world. Daryn and Tim of Tailor’s Keep in San Francisco talk about clients arriving with AI-generated reference images, second-guessing fittings with ChatGPT, and what this shift means for bespoke. They also...
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Cuttin it up with Uncle Paulie
My guest this week is Uncle Paulie James, Paulie’s one of those guys who just gets it — big fits, big sandwiches, and a personal style that’s completely his own. What started with a love of streetwear and Japanese denim turned into a cult following for his merch… and somewhere along the way…
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Technical Formalwear with Greg Jackson of Greg Laboratory
This week on Blamo!, I’m joined by Greg Jackson, founder of Greg Laboratory. Greg’s path runs from growing up in D.C. to Detroit, from BAPE and Dunks to a serious run at Nike, where he learned firsthand what it takes to build product at the highest level. We talk about what he took from Nike (and...
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Is "boring style" ok?
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Sometimes, the world of menswear can get niche, as people dive into different rabbit holes. There are sashiko field jackets, patchwork Ivy Style tweeds, and dark, artisanal styles that look like they'd be worn by a forger in 14th-century Europe. For guys who sometimes...
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Why Knitwear Doesn’t Last Anymore — with Ronnie Chiu of Colhay’s
This week on Blamo!, I’m joined by Ronnie Chiu, founder of Colhay’s. Ronnie and I get into how inheriting his father’s sweater shaped his relationship to clothing — and how that personal history informs everything he does at Colhay’s today. We talk about why knitwear doesn’t last like it used to,...
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Veilance State of Mind with Ben Stubbington
My guest this week is Ben Stubbington, creative director of Arc’teryx Veilance. We talk about Ben’s journey through fashion and design, building the soul of a modern brand, the role of community in shaping culture, and how platforms like Substack are changing creative dialogue. Ben's Substack -...
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Jack Carlson on J. Press and Made in America
My guest this week is a returning one: Jack Carlson Since his last appearance, Jack has taken on a major new role as President and Creative Director of J. Press — one of the most important names in American Ivy style. We talk about stewarding a 100+ year-old brand, what J. Press is changing (and...
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Mark Dunsford of Harrison's
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Harrison’s of Edinburgh has long been a trusted supplier for bespoke tailors, known for everything from W. Bill tweeds to Lumbs Golden Bale suiting and the Smith Woolens cloth behind Solaro. Peter and Derek talk with owner and director Mark Dunsford about how his…
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The T-Shirt is the Tie with Bijan Shahvali of Intramural
My guest this week is Bijan Shavali, founder of Intramural. Bijan runs one of my favorite vintage shops, and we talk all things Intramural—building a vintage brand, working with Drake’s, why the T-shirt has become the modern tie, the pull of nostalgia in personal style, and a few practical ways…
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Rethinking Fit and Formality with Luke Walker of L.E.J.
My guest this week is Luke Walker of L.E.J. The founder of one of our favorite brands, Luke cut his teeth at LANVIN for years before eventually starting L.E.J., a brand that grew directly out of his own wardrobe. Along with a bit of early-2000s fashion talk, we get into loneliness in menswear…
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Is Vintage Better?
Patreon Preview from Blamo! It's no secret that every designer from Hedi Slimane to Hiroki Nakamura base many of their designs on vintage garments. With skyrocketing prices for designer clothes nowadays, Peter and Derek explore whether shopping vintage is actually better. And, if you do shop...
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Good Books and Tour Fits with Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris
This week on Blamo! I’m joined by one returning guest and one first-timer — Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris. Mac is the current — and ninth ever — National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, a New York Times bestselling author of more than 60 children’s books, and a two-time Caldecott Honor...
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The JJJ Show - "I lost my mind at the holiday hang"
...but it's ok because I wore a dope fit! IT'S A HOLIDAY HIJINX SPECIAL EDITION FREE EPISODE! Jeremy, Jian, and Jeff recap the holiday hang at Meta Lab, fit checks, dinners in the village with J. Mueser, and what pieces they wore the most in 2025. See you in 2026! PS: You can watch the episode on...
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Keaton Henson on Clothes as Care
My guest this week is the musician, artist, and composer Keaton Henson. Keaton is one of my favorite artists. He’s a rare songwriter whose music feels like it should always be playing somewhere in the background of your life. The kind of songs you immediately replay because there’s so much…
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - How to Give a Gift
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Happy Holidays from Die, Workwear! While it’s a ton of fun to shop for yourself, it’s nice to give someone something special, too! But how do you give a (good) gift? Derek and Peter tackle the age-old question and share their recommendations. Plus, as always, a nice...
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Todd Snyder and the perfect suit
One of my favorite guests returns for a three-peat: Todd Snyder. Todd is exceptionally good at what he does, and he understands every part of building a brand — not just how to make clothes, but how to make a brand that lasts. We discuss the role tailoring continues to play in shaping his world…
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Die, Workwear! - Ask Me Anything with Derek and Peter
Welcome to the first installment of our new quarterly AMA series, generously sponsored by our friends at Bezel. Derek and Peter received far more questions than any reasonable human beings should, so they spent over two hours trying to answer as many as possible. They get into dressing for your...
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Geoff Snack and good taste
My guest this week is Geoff Snack. Geoff teaches illustration and openly admits he doesn’t know how to draw—but he absolutely knows what looks good. His taste level and his instinct for curation are a big part of why your favorite stores feel so welcoming and inspiring. He’s a book dealer, a...
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Shoe Shiners
Patreon Preview from Blamo! It’s a new episode of Die, Workwear with Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo. A lot of guys who are into menswear nowadays get into the hobby through shoes — and with that, learning how to take care of their newly acquired purchases. Shoe shining, in particular, can be...
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Nur Abbas (gnuhr) talks PARSEL and design
This week on Blamo!, we’re joined by a true designer’s designer: Nur Abbas. Nur is based in Portland, Oregon, and his résumé reads like a tour through every corner of modern fashion. He’s designed for Margiela, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton; worked alongside Christophe Lemaire on UniqloU; served as...
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Avery Trufelman Returns to talk Gear!
Avery Trufelman is the host and creator of Articles of Interest. She's one of my favorite journalists, is an encyclopedia on clothes, and is BACK on Blamo! We discuss tattoos (because I keep getting them), the new season of Articles of Interest, military clothing, ethical consumption, camping…
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Chris Thile on Bach and Big Sweaters
My guest this week is musician Chris Thile. Yes, that Chris Thile, the virtuoso musician with the big colorful sweaters who absolutely SHREDS. You might know Chris from Nickel Creek, his solo music or covers of Elliot Smith and the Strokes, or his work with the Punch Brothers or even Yo-Yo Ma.…
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PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Finding Personal Style
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Ah, yes —the age-old question: what is personal style, and how do you find it? You would've thought we'd discussed this by now, but we haven't...until now! Derek and Peter dive into what personal style means and share their thoughts on how to find your own, including...
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Tony Sylvester of A W M S
My guest this week is Anthony W. Madsen Sylvester. Tony is a prominent fashion writer known for his insightful analysis and deep dives into fashion trends. Sylvester has written extensively in the fashion and cultural realm (Vice, GQ Style, and Permanent Style), and for brands like Mr Porter,...
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Blamo! is a long-running fashion and culture podcast hosted by Jeremy Kirkland. Since 2016, the show has featured thoughtful, relaxed conversations with designers, artists, musicians, and creative thinkers, exploring fashion, menswear, design, music, and culture beyond the surface.Featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and more — Blamo! is celebrating 10 years of independent conversations about the things we care about.
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Blamo! Media, Jeremy Kirkland
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