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Few stores have made an impact on retail, fashion, and culture, as much as UNION. And for the past 30 years, it’s been a mainstay of Los Angeles and streetwear.Since 2010 Chris Gibbs has been navigating the store through triumph after triumph and silently through co-signs and incubation, helped launch many of the brands we all obsess over.Remember when that brand showed up at Union? Or when the only place to buy it was at Union.That’s Chris Gibbs. The sky-high taste level we all admire.So here we are, 30 years of UNION LA…what’s next?The man with the plan and sometimes without one, the legend Chris Gibbs returns to Blamo! to share his ideas for the next 30 years of UNION, and what he’ll never change.It’s Blamo! Extra and Chris Gibbs is BACK!**Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra

My guest this week is former professional cyclist, 3x Tour De France winner, and entrepreneur Greg Lemond. We explore his career in cycling and get into everything from representing the United States as the first American to win the Tour de France to relaunching his company, LeMond Bikes. Greg talks about growing up with no expectation of ever being recognized by mainstream media and how he’s proud of being a part of a manufacturing revolution with carbon fiber to make cycling more accessible to people everywhere. Plus, he lets us in on how e-bikes make you a bionic person? If his perspective on cycling doesn’t make you want to get out and ride, I don’t know what will! ** 🚲💨 TOPICS DISCUSSED 🚲💨Greg’s “Complete Book of Bicycling” (1988)DOCUMENTARY on the 1986 Tour de France - Slaying the Badger (2014)The Relaunch of Lemond Bikes The Rise and Fall of Lance ArmstrongThe Red Hook Crit (a Bike race) Greg Lemond Quotes“If you’re confident about yourself, you don’t need to be arrogant.”**Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim here.And the Zodiac Sea Wolf GMT 'Crystal' Topper Edition from Topper Jewelers. **Want even more Blamo? Join the  BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more

My guest this week is musician Perfume Genius, AKA Michael Hadreas. We explore his career in music and get into everything from writing his catalog of introspective and emotional songs to playing for Russian tourists in Vietnam. Michael also talks about what it was like streaming his live shows through quarantine. Plus, we get into his sobriety, 90s cyber hacker energy, his cowboy glow up, and getting into video games during Covid. Perfume Genius on Twitter** 👨‍🎤🎶  TOPICS DISCUSSED 👨‍🎤🎶Performing at Joshua Tree (Kimmel, October 2020)Working with Blake Mills Piglet Linen PyjamasPoplin Clothing BC we’re here for that DRAPE🤘🏻✨ Recent record - Set My Heart on Fire Immediately (2020)🍿🎞 Jeremy’s TRIPLE H OF COMFORT MOVIES: Hackers HeavyweightsHouseguest🚨 PSA: Just because you’re rich doesn’t mean you dress well!**Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim here.And the only place to buy a watch, Topper Jewelers. **Want even more Blamo? Join the BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more!

My guests this week are Oliver Dannefalk and Carl Pers of the Swedish brand RUBATO. Even though they’ve built their brand organically from their first product, a sweater, they’re still pretty under the radar; And they want to keep it that way. Oliver and Carl talk about how they first met in a vintage shop and their predictions for the future of retail. They also get into the importance of building a world for their clients, vintage Ralph, and quality denim. Plus, they remind us that you don’t just want to buy something, you want to make a connection with the brands that you buy into.** 🧶👖TOPICS DISCUSSED🧶👖 👟💨 A shoe brand with a name no one in North America can pronounce Jeremy’s go-to Rubato sweater Vintage Ralph Lauren  🚨 EXTRA 🗯  from Oliver and Carl: CAREFUL WHILE DRIVING ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD FOLKS **Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim here.**Want even more Blamo? Join the  BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more!

A brand I’ve really fallen in love with is Glenn’s Denim in New York. They don’t have an over the top website, or "Here’s why our product is better than theirs" Instagram ad campaign, they’re just two gentlemen who are absolutely committed to making the best product they can...And wow, they are NAILING IT.Glenn Liburd and Daniel Lewis drop in to talk about the origins of their brand Glenn’s Denim. Glenn and Daniel share how they met, why they intend to stay small and how clothing should be a vehicle to express who you are, not for what brand you’re wearing.It’s Blamo! Extra with Glenn Liburd and Daniel Lewis.Glenn's Denim on Instagram**Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra

My guest this week is writer, actor, and stand-up comedian Yassir Lester (Black Monday, Black-ish, Girls). Yassir and I chat his early days hustling his way through the LA comedy scene and his rise through the industry. He shares how his mother raised him to be charitable, how he still wants to see others do well, and how he’s returning to his Georgian roots by embracing “the truck lifestyle”. Plus, we get his take on buying weird stuff off Instagram. ** 🤣🎤 TOPICS DISCUSSED 🤣🎤Yeezy Quantum Basketball Shoes Real Housewives of Salt Lake City🎶Smash Mouth - All StarNick at Nite 🔥 THE BEST TRUCK - FORD F-150  🚚Yassir’s Pod: My Brothers Sneaker w/ @isaiahlester EXTRA 🔗 : Yassir and Paul Scheer Talk Marvel YASSIR’S ADVICE: #1 GIVE INSTEAD OF BUYING ANOTHER HOODIE #2 BUY A TRUCK AND PREP FOR THE APOCALYPSE **Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim here.and the Zodiac Sea Wolf GMT 'Crystal' Topper Edition from Topper Jewelers. **Want even more Blamo? Join the BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more!

My guest this week is actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer, Ben Schwartz. We get into Ben’s origin in comedy, from his days in New York City’s comedy circuit to today, where, in his words, he’s worked literally every day since October 2020. Ben also talks about collecting Air Jordans and his passion for vintage tees. Plus, we get an exclusive, never before heard story involving typewriters that you do not want to miss. Ben Schwartz on Twitter, Instagram** 🎤😂 TOPICS DISCUSSED 🎤😂THE SHOE SURGEON: @theshoesurgeonThe Shoe Surgeon ON BLAMO 🔥  Ben’s fashion hot take: Disney x Gucci 1 of MANY sneaker JAWNS: JORDAN 3 Black CementMORE GEMS:Adam Pally and Ben Schwartz guest hosted the Late Late Show (2015, Before James Corden)  😅 Only for the REAL comedy heads: BENNY SCHWAZ SOLO BOLO CINCOLOBEN’s ADVICE: DON’T SPEND $400 ON A T-SHIRT --JEREMY’S ADVICE: “I MEAN, IS IT DOPE THO?”**Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim here.and the Zodiac Sea Wolf GMT 'Crystal' Topper Edition from Topper Jewelers. **Want even more Blamo? Join the  BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more!

My guest is the founder of the acclaimed brand Nanamica and the creative director of North Face Purple Label, Eiichiro Homma.Eiichiro is truly the influencers, influencer. He created Gorp before Gorp, made gore-tex cool again, and is The Godfather of Fashion/Function. The laundry list of accomplishments and achievements is jaw dropping when you see how his influences still ripple across the entire industry of sportswear and apparel.The man who made the house of seven seas...It’s Blamo! Extra with Eiichiro Homma**Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra

My guest this week is father, Canadian chef, and TV host Matty Matheson. We explore Matty’s career, clothes he’s buying in quarantine, and his history with punk music. He and I discuss his north star: Embracing imperfection and being proud of who you are. Last but not least, Matty gives us the scoop on how he’s building more infrastructure around himself, to bring more videos, and more importantly, more laughs. ** 🍔✨ TOPICS DISCUSSED 🍔✨JUST A DASH: Sticky Toffee Pudding - THE MUSICALMatty’s POD: POWERFUL TRUTH ANGELS Matty’s more “chill” video he made with Vice: How to Make a Perfect CheeseburgerMatty on LATE NIGHT: Jimmy Kimmel (2018)Seth Meyers (2018)🤫 EXTRA LINK for the REAL ones: A CANADIAN PUNK BAND WROTE A SONG ABOUT MATTY **Sponsored by Standard & Strange – Get the facts on denim here.**Want even more Blamo? Join the  BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more!

For years, like many of you, I’ve been a massive fan of Derek Guy, the author of the popular site, Die! Workwear.Derek is a writer and personality unlike any I’ve ever known in the industry. It’s not because of how he dresses – because good luck finding a picture of him anyway – but his writing is often from a historical perspective and reminds us how we dress connects to our culture. Every time I read his work, I walk away enlightened. So I asked him about the resurgence of #menswear, something I’m ecstatic about and hopeful for – his answer was not what I expected, but after re-listening, it’s what I needed to hear.Derek and I discuss how dressing is a social act, the psychology of clothing, and philosophy of menswear.It’s Blamo! Extra with Derek Guy, of Die! Workwear**Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra