Blamo!

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.

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Jun 5, 2025 · 20 min
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - How Do You Feel About Cosplay?
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Is cosplay cringe? Dressing as Jigglypuff or a 1930s railwayman? Peter and Derek discuss how the term "cosplay" is often used in the menswear community to rein in those who dress too far from the
Jun 2, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
David Longstreth (Dirty Projectors)
This week, we're joined by artist and composer, David Longstreth of Dirty Projectors. Known for his genre-defying work and singular creative vision, David sits down with Jeremy to talk about scoring the new A24 film The Legend of Ochi and the process behind his latest album, Song of the Earth—a sweeping collection of orchestral songs that blurs the line between the classical and the contemporary. The two dive into the rhythms of fatherhood, the unexpected joy of sharing a stage with Bernie Sande
May 22, 2025 · 20 min
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - The Evolution of The Alpha Male Aesthetic
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Derek and Peter discuss his recent article for Bloomberg on The Evolution of The Alpha Male Aesthetic and what is a gentleman in today's information age. And a new round of "Hey, Nice Pants!" ** Listen to the entire episode and view all the shownotes on the Blamo! Patreon
May 19, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Chris Green of Ven.Space
My guest this week is Chris Green, owner of Ven.Space. Located in Brooklyn, NY, Ven.Space has quickly become one of the most talked-about stores in recent years and has been featured in notable outlets such as The New York Times and Highsnobiety. The retail experience is designed to be simple, efficient, and focused on the customer experience rather than just the brand. In our discussion, Chris and I explore how Ven.Space got started, delve into his retail philosophies, talk about the importan
May 8, 2025 · 20 min
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Do People Treat You Differently Depending on Your Clothes?
Someone on Youtube recently posted a video, where they put themselves in various social situations—once dressed casually, the next time in a suit—to see if they would be treated differently depending on what they're wearing. In this episode, Peter and Derek discuss the respectability of dress and whether people do, in fact, get better treatment if they wear tailored clothing.
May 5, 2025 · 56 min
Loren Kramar
My guest this week is Loren Kramar. Loren is a fit god, filled with hilarious hot takes, and makes me weep whenever he sings. I adore his music, and he’s on the pod this week. Loren and I discuss his new EP Living Legend, being a creative without a roadmap, good boots, better vintage, and more.
Apr 29, 2025 · 39 min
Nicholas Galanin (Multidisciplinary Artist)
My guest this week is multidisciplinary artist Nicholas Galanin. Nicholas is from the sitka tribe of Alaska and has exhibited his works all over the world, from the Whitney Museum and Museum of Modern Art, to the Abu Dhabi Biennial. His work challenges stereotypes of indigenous art while also addressing social and environmental issues. He recently received the Don Tyson Prize for outstanding achievement in American Art from the Crystal Bridges museum. Nicholas and I discuss life in Sitka, emb
Apr 21, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Phil Cook's Appalachia Borealis
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,
Apr 14, 2025 · 1 hr 23 min
Gitta & Peter Plotnicki of Merz b. Schwanen
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.
Apr 10, 2025 · 20 min
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Jacob Hurwitz of American Trench
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.
Apr 3, 2025 · 20 min
PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - The Sands of Time with Lance Panda
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
Mar 31, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Corey Smith-West and Devin Hobdy of Bathe
My guest this week is Corey Smith-West and David Hobdy of Bathe Corey, 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.
Mar 27, 2025 · 20 min
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Tailoring Wishlist
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.
Mar 17, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
Brian Davis and the evolution of Wooden Sleepers
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, his partnership with LL Bean, good American vintage, working with Todd Snyder, and more.
Mar 13, 2025 · 20 min
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Transitional Seasons
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.
Mar 7, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
The JJJ Show - "Gent Lag"
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!
Feb 27, 2025 · 20 min
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Runway Recaps
Derek and Peter are back discussing the recent FW 25 shows from men's fashion week in Milan and Paris.
Feb 24, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
In The Metal with Quaid Walker of Bezel
My guest this week is Quaid Walker, co-founder of Bezel. Quaid and I jump right in on the excitement and occasional anxiety of the watch world. We discuss watch churn, how Bezel has evolved over the years, imposter syndrome, getting nuts on auctions, engravings, and those classic “can I pull this off” moments.
Feb 17, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
William McNicol of William Frederick
My guest this week is William McNicol, designer, and founder of William Frederick. William and I discuss his life growing up in Ohio, how one coat started the brand, fit pics at fashion week, his commitment to manufacturing in Ohio, supplier transparency, and last but not least, how his love of film shapes his brand.
Feb 10, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Alex Carleton (Filson)
My guest this week is Alex Carleton, Chief Creative Officer of Filson. Alex and I discuss his origin and backstory, the #menswear boom of the 2010s, the Filson archive, and why consistency matters.

Blamo!

PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - How Do You Feel About Cosplay?

David Longstreth (Dirty Projectors)

PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - The Evolution of The Alpha Male Aesthetic

Chris Green of Ven.Space

PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Do People Treat You Differently Depending on Your Clothes?

Loren Kramar

Nicholas Galanin (Multidisciplinary Artist)

Phil Cook's Appalachia Borealis

Gitta & Peter Plotnicki of Merz b. Schwanen

PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Jacob Hurwitz of American Trench

PATREON PREVIEW - The JJJ Show - The Sands of Time with Lance Panda

Corey Smith-West and Devin Hobdy of Bathe

PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Tailoring Wishlist

Brian Davis and the evolution of Wooden Sleepers

PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Transitional Seasons

The JJJ Show - "Gent Lag"

PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Runway Recaps

In The Metal with Quaid Walker of Bezel

William McNicol of William Frederick

Alex Carleton (Filson)