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My guest this week is musician Phil Cook.I have been listening to Phil Cook's Appalachia Borealis constantly – almost once a day. Sometimes, I'll put it on in the late evening; other times, it's what I put on when I'm making my coffee. I have found myself forgetting it was on and tearing up over what I'm hearing. I rarely know what I'm talking about here, but I cannot get over the power of music, and Appalachia Borealis knocks me out.Produced by Phil's close friend and frequent collaborator, Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), the album is so spacious that you can hear the room if you put headphones on. You can almost see where Phil sat in your mind when it was recorded. It's one of those albums you want on vinyl to dig deeper into.I sat down with Phil for a Blamo! episode a little bit ago, and we got into all of it. We discussed gospel music, parenting, and his friendship with the GOAT, Bruce Hornsby. It's all in there!**This episode is sponsored by Grant Stone **

My guests this week are the co-owners of Merz B. Schwanen, Gitta & Peter Plotnicki.Making clothes is hard, running a brand is hard, but Gitta and Peter do it incredibly well,and it was an absolute joy to speak with them about it on the pod.We discuss the infamous ‘The Bear’ shirt, how they went from loop wheel to a full collection of sportswear, product over brand, the importance of customer input, how their personal styles reflect the collection and more.*https://merzbschwanen.com/

Patreon Preview from Blamo!On this episode, Derek and Peter are joined by Jacob Hurwitz, the founder of American Trench.They discuss the origins of the brand, what "American made" means and get into nitty gritty of cost breakdowns in manufacturing. They also discuss commodity vs artisanal, and what the future of domestic production looks like.**Listen to the entire episode and view all the shownotes on the Blamo! Patreon 

Patreon Preview from Blamo!We are incredibly pleased to present a special episode of the JJJ Show. If you’re new here, the JJJ Show is hosted by Jeff Hilliard, Jeremy Kirkland, and Jian DeLeon. It’s our fashion head podcast where we rant and dissect everything in menswear and fashion.BUT THIS episode is the one where we finally convinced Lance Panda, the influencer’s influencer, to come on board.We recorded this the day we left Tokyo, and it almost didn’t happen, but we got it!So, who is Lance Panda? Well, he’s a bit of a mystery, yes, he’s on social media, but Lance is honestly just a collector, and in my opinion, that one friend we all have who reminds you how much fun it is to like clothes, music, watches, whatever it is.We chat a bit about Lance’s style, getting into the Japanese brand Goros, collecting Rolex, and why liking what you like is the best way to collect.**Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon 

My guest this week is Corey Smith-West and David Hobdy of BatheCorey, and Dev stop by to chat to their influences, media diet, going on health kicks, creative constraints and what’s coming next for the band.Bathe - Here (Official Video)

Patreon Preview from Blamo!Spring is for idle days and daydreaming. In this episode, Peter and Derek discuss what's on their tailoring wish list and what they hope to get sometime in the future.**Listen to the entire episode and view all the shownotes on the Blamo! Patreon 

My guest this week is Brian Davis of Wooden Sleepers.I have known Brian for nearly twenty years now, and it is a joy to watch his brand and business grow the right way - slow and steady.We discuss relaunching his retail store, partnership with LL Bean, good American vintage, working with Todd Snyder, and more.**This episode is brought to you by Grand Seiko

Patreon Preview from Blamo!Spring outfits are never as fun as their fall/winter counterparts, but they're also the last hurrah for light layering, chunky boots, and knitwear. Peter and Derek discuss some of their favorite clothes during this transitional season before summer. They also talk about some of their favorite rain gear, including outerwear and single-stick umbrellas from Italy.**Listen to the entire episode and read their gift guide on the Blamo! Patreon 

The crew made it to Tokyo!Jeff, Jeremy, and Jian chat the first few days of the trip, including Tokyo department stores, touring the Grand Seiko Museum, cruising in Alphards, Beams+, slamming bad noodles, and choose your konbini! **This episode is brought to you by Grand Seiko Special thanks for letting us geek out in the museum :) 

Patreon Preview from Blamo!Derek and Peter are back discussing the recent FW 25 shows from men's fashion week in Milan and Paris.**Listen to the entire episode and read their gift guide on the Blamo! Patreon