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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 

Jeremy, Jian, and Jon talk about Italian shoe factories and Jian shows us his Gucci Adidas and Louis Vuitton Air Force 1s. We talk about Virgil, the legendary Air Menthol 10s, and meander into a discussion of wedding fits. In the midst of a tux vs no tux debate, Jon says something blasphemous about Belgian Loafers. The guys yet again talk about TikTok and inspiration sources, but this time mention a few TikTok accounts they enjoy. Jon decides he wants to get his Screen Actors Guild card. But not necessarily because he wants to act.Hit us up with questions, comments, thoughts, and any topics you’d like the J’s to discuss on the Blamo! Slack Channel.  **Follow the fellas on IGJian DeLeonJon MoyJeremy Kirkland**Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon 

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!

Chatted with longtime GQ, menswear writer, and new king of menswear TikTok, Jake Woolf.Jake and I talked about his massive rise on TikTok, the creator economy, buying the wrong car(s) in LA, and that 1099 life. Big fan of the Woolf. Dive in!Jake Woolf's SubstackJake Woolf on Twitter**Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon 

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!

When Derek visited Naples about ten years ago, many of the older Italian tailors told him they were worried about the future of their trade. As more tailors retire, fewer and fewer young people are taking their place. Yet, the scarcity of young tailors has only made it more exciting to see new people pick up needles and shears. In our first episode of Blamo Presents: Derek Guy, we talk about some of the more exciting tailoring houses today, what you can expect to pay for a bespoke suit, and the stash of rare Apparel Arts magazines Jeremy found at a garage sale.  Derek's Article from Die! Workwear**Listen to the entire episode on the Blamo! Patreon 

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

Multi-Grammy musician Andrew Bird discusses his new album 'Inside Problems', his sleep routines, transition to acting, and fashion evolution. Reflects on pandemic impact, parenting and music, challenges in acting, and the intersection of music, fashion, and design. Explores musical preferences, touring insights, and upcoming album plans.