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Kyle Ng of Brain Dead

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Aug 7, 2023

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My guest this week is Kyle Ng, cofounder and creative director of Braindead.Kyle and I chat about his life growing up in the Bay Area, getting into clothes, Japanese outdoor, the draw of vintage, the no-hate lifestyle, rock climbing, Braindead University, the movies he loves, and the new gear they’re about to release!Braindead on InstagramKyle Ng (Instagram)*Sponsored by Standard & Strange

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Aug 7, 2023

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S01E07: JJ Redick (LA Clippers): JJ Redick of the LA Clippers comes on to talk growing up in a big family, watch collecting and reinventing yourself in your mid 30's. Follow JJ Redick on Twitter and Instagram @jjredick JJ Redick's Podcast https://art19.com/shows/chronicles-of-redick As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
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S01E02: Brian Trunzo (NTBro): Brian Trunzo (NTBro) drops by to talk his humble beginnings and how he evolved from being a guy trying to say something about fashion, to someone who's helping shape the future of it. Follow Brian on Twitter and IG at @ntbro Subscribe to his newsletter at https://t.co/eyCxm95BdK Wooyoungmi Sweatpants Brian mentions - http://bit.ly/2cWuz89 As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
40 min listen
S01E05: Ben Clymer (HODINKEE): HODINKEE founder, Ben Clymer drops in to discuss how he took a passionate hobby into the most respected publication on watches. Follow Ben Clymer on Twitter @benjaminclymer and Instagram @benclymer Reference Points on the Rolex Paul Newman Daytona - https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/reference-points-the-paul-newman-daytona As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
52 min listen
S02E02: Robert Geller: My guest this week is menswear designer Robert Geller. Robert and I discussed his days as an intern at Marc Jacobs, working with Alexandre Plokhov on their explosive menswear brand Cloak, and how through his own brand, he transformed the image of downtown New York style. Follow Robert Geller on Instagram @robertgeller www.robertgeller-ny.com As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
57 min listen
S02E08: Michael Bastian: My guest this week is American Menswear designer Michael Bastian. Michael and I spoke about his career in menswear, the ups and downs of the fashion world and why he still believes in buying less but buying better. michaelbastiannyc.com Follow MB on Instagram instagram.com/michaelbastian Michael Bastian F/W 2008 (Inspired by JFK Jr.) http://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2008-menswear/michael-bastian by Blamo!
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S02E03: Michael Hill (Drake's): My guest this week is Drake’s creative director, Michael Hill. Drake’s is an iconic British haberdasher, known around the world for their handmade ties and scarves. Michael and I discussed following in the footsteps of his father, and how he and his team are growing Drake’s from a neckwear company, to the new standard of casual sportswear. https://www.drakes.com/ As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
55 min listen
S01E10: Jeff Carvalho (Highsnobiety): My guest this week is Jeff Carvalho. Jeff is the partner and executive editor of acclaimed fashion site, Highsnobiety. We talk about his love for sneakers, house music and how he believes certain trends won't die. Follow Jeff on Twitter @jeffcarvalho Jeff's favorite house music tracks... Crispy Bacon by Laurent Garnier The Bells by Jeff Mills As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com blamopod.com by Blamo!
52 min listen
S03E07: Nick Wooster: Nick has been in the fashion world for nearly 30 years and has held stints at Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and more. If you’re into men’s fashion, you know who I’m talking about. He’s the WoostGod. by Blamo!
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S01E03: Jon Moy (Complex.com): Menswear writer and #realtalk tweeter, Jon Moy comes on to discuss his Detroit roots and his hopes for the future of mens fashion. We also talk why he can never use Airbnb again, and his Shinola article that started a PR shitstorm. SHOW NOTES Jon Moy's article on Shinola... http://www.complex.com/style/shinola-detroits-misguided-white-knight Follow Jon Moy on Twitter at @gblyss and IG at @moybien1212 As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
73 min listen
S01E12: Jacob Gallagher (WSJ): My guest this week is Jacob Gallagher. Jacob is the Men's Fashion Editor of Off Duty in The Wall Street Journal. We went deep down the existential menswear rabbit hole this week! Jacob and I discussed how men's fashion has evolved and how men have changed from it. Follow Jacob on Twitter and Instagram @jacobwgallagher As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com blamopod.com by Blamo!
62 min listen
S01E01: Brian Davis (Wooden Sleepers): My guest this week is Wooden Sleepers owner, Brian Davis. Brian talks about growing up in Long Island, being engrossed with the punk rock scene, and how it led him to create Wooden Sleepers, one of the best vintage menswear stores in the US. Follow Wooden Sleepers on Instagram Instagram.com/woodensleepers http://www.WoodenSleepers.com As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
54 min listen
S02E09: Sean Hotchkiss: My guest this week is writer Sean Hotchkiss. Sean and I spoke about how his journey into the world of menswear journalism and his love of clothes helped him get to the end of himself. We also talked about his recent GQ article on surrendering his wardrobe and how with less stuff he’s happier than ever. Sean’s GQ Article www.gq.com/story/how-to-edit-your-wardrobe Follow Sean on Instagram instagram.com/seanmhotchkiss/ seanhotchkiss.com by Blamo!
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S01E13: Antonio Ciongoli (Eidos): My guest this week is Antonio Ciongoli. Antonio is the founder and creative director of Italian Menswear brand, Eidos. We talked about his New England roots, working with Michael Bastian, and how at the end of the day it has to be about more than just making cool clothes. Follow Antonio on Instagram @AKCiongoli As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
51 min listen
S01E06: Trey Kerby (The Starters): Trey Kerby of NBA TV's The Starters drops in to talk about his humble sports blogging days, and why James Harden nicknamed him "Little Beard". Follow Trey Kerby on Twitter and Instagram @treykerby The Starters is on weeknights at 7pm EST on NBA TV nba.com/thestarters As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
47 min listen
S02E07: Mordechai Rubinstein (Mister Mort): My guest this week is Mordechai Rubinstein. In most circles, he's known as Mister Mort, but don’t call him that, he’s a reluctant anthropologist. Mordechai and I discussed his early days at Jack Spade, doing PR for Marc Jacobs and discovering beauty in the everyday uniform. mistermort.com Jack Spade Pop-Up Fashion Show in Bryant Park S/S 2008 https://youtu.be/ccgjLO2Fekc by Blamo!
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S01E09: Lawrence Schlossman (Grailed, Four Pins,): My guest this week is Lawrence Schlossman. Lawrence is a published author and current brand director of Grailed.com, but before all of that, he was a desk jockey with a passion for #menswear -- a passion so strong he coined the term. You asked for it, you got it: the #influencer, Lawrence Schlossman. Follow Lawrence on Twitter @SartoriallyInc As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
49 min listen
S02E06: Alexandra Petri (Washington Post): My guest this week is, Alexandra Petri. Alexandra writes the humorist ComPost blog of the Washington Post and is the author of A Field Guide to Awkward Silences. Alexandra and I discussed her doing stand-up comedy at 17, dressing up as a Civil War General, and accidentally joining a cult. Follow Alexandra on Twitter https://twitter.com/petridishes A Field Guide to Awkward Silences http://a.co/bSXZezB by Blamo!
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S01E04: Michael Williams (A Continuous Lean): Legendary Menswear Don, Michael Williams drops in to discuss the founding of ACL and how a guy from Cleveland put menswear on the map. Follow Michael Williams on Twitter and Instagram @acontinouslean ACL '09 street style post on Aaron Levine http://www.acontinuouslean.com/2009/01/09/street-style-aaron-levine/ As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
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S02E10: Nick Sullivan (Esquire Magazine): My guest this week is Nick Sullivan. Nick Sullivan is the Fashion Director of Esquire Magazine and the Editor of their acclaimed style guide, Big Black Book. Nick and I spoke about his life growing up in the UK, and he stumbled into the world of fashion. We also talk about how trends come and go and the importance of authenticity above all. esquire.com Follow Nick on Instagram instagram.com/nicksullivanesq by Blamo!
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S01E14: Matt Jacobson: My guest this week is Matt Jacobson. In most circles, he’s known as the Head of Market Development at Facebook and Instagram, but Matt Jacobson is a man of many passions and talents. He is a surfer, a collector, a writer, a photographer-- but to me, he is a shepherd of good design. Matt and I discuss growing up in California, driving across the country hunting for Eames furniture, and his "one in, one out" editing philosophy. by Blamo!
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S03E04: David Coggins (Men and Style): My guest this week is David Coggins. David is a writer, a thinker and one of the most authentic men I’ve ever met. We spoke about his recent book Men and Style and his collaboration with Drake’s. We also talk about the late Glenn O’Brien, fandom and learning what it means to express yourself in the Digital Age. by Blamo!
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S01E08: Aaron Levine (Abercrombie & Fitch): My guest this week is Aaron Levine, SVP of Design for Abercrombie & Fitch. Aaron went from a design assistant with no experience, to quickly becoming one of the most celebrated and talked about menswear designers. He talks about learning from his failures, why it's important to be a bug in the system and that it's ok to talk about Star Wars. As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
50 min listen
S02E14: Simon Crompton (Permanent Style): My guest this week is Simon Crompton. What do you get when a detail-oriented journalist creates a menswear site where trousers are reviewed like the latest tech gadget and suit construction is documented with the reverence normally reserved for Italian Renaissance sculpture? The answer is the acclaimed menswear blog Permanent Style, and its founder Simon Crompton is my guest this week. Simon and I discussed the values of bespoke clothing, “rules” of classic menswear, and the psyche of the male peaco by Blamo!
67 min listen
S02E12: Tommy Ton: My guest this week is the photographer and visual journalist, Tommy Ton. Tommy and I spoke about photography, street style, his rise from design assistant to shooting campaigns for Louis Vuitton — and singing karaoke with Kanye West. Follow Tommy Ton on Instagram https://instagram.com/tommyton TommyTon.com Kanye Crew Photo https://www.instagram.com/p/BQy2G81AsAK/ As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com by Blamo!
60 min listen
S02E13: Kevin Rose: My guest this week is technology investor and serial entrepreneur, Kevin Rose. Kevin and I spoke about his career building Digg.com, working for Google Ventures and his time as CEO of HODINKEE. Last but not least Kevin shared his thoughts on the future of technology in health, biohacking and what it means to make the most of your time in a busy world. Kevin Rose https://about.me/kevinrose Follow Kevin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kevinrose/ by Blamo!
58 min listen
S02E05: Eben D'Amico (Saves The Day): My guest this week is musician and producer, Eben D’Amico. Eben and I discussed his old band, Saves The Day and how their album “Through Being Cool” shaped what was to become the Emo music genre. We also discuss how we first met…on AOL Instant Messenger. ebendamico.com Saves The Day on the Late Show -- 2001 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlb9b9qceC0 by Blamo!
71 min listen
S02E04: Will Welch (GQ Style): My guest this week is Editor-in-Chief of GQ Style, Will Welch. We discussed his Atlanta roots, his decade-long tenure at GQ, and how he helped transform GQ Style from a supplement into a standalone quarterly magazine. Follow Will and GQ Style on Instagram @GQStyle gqstyle.com As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com blamopod.com by Blamo!
46 min listen
S03E09: Jian Deleon (Highsnobiety): Jian and I spoke about his life as a young immigrant from the Philippines and how he climbed the menswear ladder.   by Blamo!
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S01E11: Elizabeth A. Davis (Once The Musical, Indian Joe): My guest this week is Elizabeth A. Davis. Elizabeth is a Tony Award nominated actress, a writer, and musician. We discussed her life coming up as an actress on Broadway, learning to evolve your craft and how nothing is wasted, nothing is lost. As always, thanks for listening and subscribing! I'd love to hear from you. Email me at jeremy@blamopod.com blamopod.com by Blamo!
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S02E17: Michael Hainey (Esquire, GQ): My guest this week is the author and editor Michael Hainey. Michael is the Executive Director of Editorial at Esquire, before that he served as deputy editor at GQ for over 15 years. Michael and I spoke about his early life working under Graydon Carter, the importance of hard work, and how we all long to be known and share our stories. Follow Michael on Twitter https://twitter.com/MichaelHainey After Visiting Friends http://amzn.to/2rrsMPa by Blamo!
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51 - the most important skill no one teaches you: Edit: Reid Schlegel fills in for Nick this week. He talks about his presentation at Kean University. James is presenting at Arizona State University at the end of the month. Reid discusses his feelings on Karim Rashid's unpaid internships. We talk about networking for your first job and onward. by minor details
64 min listen
Jake Gyllenhaal: Taylor Swift has ‘responsibility’ to reel in ‘unruly’ fans. Why Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers really split and ended their engagement. Nicole Kidman’s ‘unexpected’ Vanity Fair cover has fans ‘confused’ by Naughty But Nice with Rob Shuter
20 min listen
33 — Order in Chaos, Foresight in Design by Greenbook Podcast
42 min listen
Wooster on menswear - With Nick Wooster (#54): An icon of men's style, fashion business guru, the face of #menswear, a voracious collector of garms and a non-fungible digital Lego figure. Nick Wooster is the guest of this weeks Garmology! We talk about his early days longing for a cashmere sweater in Salina, Kansas, moving to New York and eventually scaling the grades within fashion, the randomness of becoming a style icon and what it's like to still be in it for the clothes. by Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.
88 min listen
Episode 027 - David Cullington by The Quickie - Interviews for Graphic Designers
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Episode 7 Greg Natale: In this week's episode we chat with one of the most recognisable figures in the Australia interiors landscape, Greg Natale. This man is... by House of Style
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Episode 053. Design the Customer Experience with Shimoda’s Ian Millar: Joining Patrick in the Leadership Lab this week is Ian Millar, co-founder and head of product at , an elite outdoor photography bag brand. They talk about Ian’s journey from the slopes of Whistler, Canada to his current home in Japan, including a... by Leadership Lab with Dr. Patrick Leddin
41 min listen
18 - Jack Bridgland - Pursuing A Creative Career & Shooting Robert Pattinson For GQ: On this week's episode we have a very special guest on - Jack Bridgland! He's the man behind the cover shoot of Robert Pattison for GQ Magazine, and an incredibly talented photographer and creative. by Common Chaos The Podcast
38 min listen
A portfolio is worth 1000 cold emails with Alec Cutter: CreativeLive student and filmmaker, Alec Cutter first came on my radar in 2016 during a live panel event in Seattle. After playing division one soccer at Gonzaga University, he moved to NYC with a dream to become a filmmaker, where he faced the... by The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show
51 min listen
Steve Green on Nike, skateboarding and creative direction: Steve Green is the Senior Global Creative Director and Nike. And oh my god, Steve has done everything at Nike in his almost 12 years – from having a blank slate to reimagine its Skateboarding department, to infusing the Running department with his... by On Design with Justyna Green
70 min listen
The Dropped Kick-Off 8 - Country to Coast (with Darren Coleman) by The Dropped Kick-Off
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Ep 08: Work/Life - with Liz Davidson: Mike and Dan talk about Keyforge, Chicago, and the upcoming Sporadically Board Bollywood movie. They are then Joined by Mikes arch rival in the world of solo gaming - Liz Davidson from Beyond Solitaire to talk about Work / Life balance, teaching, and... by Sporadically Board with Mike and Dan
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Ladies of Golf: Janet Craig Cruise - Third-generation President and Owner of Jan Craig Headcovers on evolving a legacy brand by Fore the Ladies Golf Podcast
29 min listen
Episode 205 - Syd Danger - Creative Director - Co-Publisher - SAD Magazine - Vancouver BC. by The Quickie - Interviews for Graphic Designers
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