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.
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.
Episodes
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May 11, 2026 • 1h 20min
Hrishikesh Hirway and the Perfect Song Myth
Hrishikesh Hirway, musician, songwriter, and creator of Song Exploder, reflects on reclaiming his identity as an artist. He talks about collaboration, writer’s block, recording live with few takes, memory and grief in songwriting, and the making of his new record In the Last Hour of Light. Short, candid conversations about vintage hunting and how interviewing others reshaped his creative life.
May 7, 2026 • 16min
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - How To Build a Wardrobe Under...Part I
A $3,000 closet rebuild challenge with real, wearable pieces rather than fantasy grails. Talks sport coats, tropical wool trousers, and vintage overcoats found on eBay. Debates value of $140 OCBDs, the perfect vintage-straight jean fit, and sweatshirts versus durable tees. Includes recommendations for penny loafers, chambray shirts, and bargain Ralph Lauren finds.
Apr 27, 2026 • 49min
Stage Clothes and Nunchucks with Kevin Morby
Kevin Morby, singer-songwriter known for his solo records and band work, chats about his new album Little Wide Open and how different cities shape his songwriting. He explores life on the road, routines like phone-free runs and movie nights, and the playful side of touring—from nunchuck collecting to denim stage outfits and varied residency ideas.
Apr 13, 2026 • 1h 7min
Wyatt Gilmore of Grant Stone
Wyatt Gilmore, founder of Grant Stone and footwear pro with years in China and Taiwan factories, joins to discuss how the brand began and what he learned on the ground. They cover boots, loafers, suede, and shell cordovan. Conversations focus on material choices, small-batch sourcing, design tweaks that matter, and the realities of making shoes that age well.
Apr 9, 2026 • 15min
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - Did the Internet Destroy Menswear?
Derek, a conversationalist and style raconteur, shares stories from Milan fashion week and a surprise Ralph Lauren shoot. He and Peter debate how online communities and algorithms shape menswear and personal taste. They revisit early forums, hunting for authenticity, and trade quick takes on ties, eBay finds, and recent wardrobe highlights.
Apr 6, 2026 • 52min
Virgil Nicholas of Vinny's
Virgil Nicholas, founder of Vinny's and former music industry creative, talks design and culture. He recounts roots in Copenhagen and refugee family influences. Conversations cover why footwear stays central, the blend of heritage preppy and street influences, and the emotional meaning behind shoe names and styles.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 54min
Die, Workwear! - Derek and Peter AMA - Vol 2
Peter Zottolo, menswear commentator and stylist known for thoughtful takes on tailoring and casual wear. Derek Guy, longtime menswear writer focused on tailoring, watches, and style histories. They debate essentials, dressing your age, and which menswear rules still matter. They riff on slouchy fits, value brands, sneakers for wide feet, vertical layering, and shopping online versus in-person.
Mar 23, 2026 • 1h 8min
Hagop Kourounian of Director Fits
Hagop Kourounian, founder of Director Fits and curator of directors' personal style, talks about turning a Substack into a shop and soon a print magazine. Conversation hits film-rooted family influences, the link between director uniforms and authorship, a resurgence of physical media and collecting, and whether subtitles and viewing rituals really matter.
Mar 19, 2026 • 15min
PATREON PREVIEW - Die, Workwear! - How to Work With a Tailor
Tim Marvin, a former politics and marketing pro turned Tailor's Keep team member, and Darren Hahn, longtime San Francisco fashion retail GM, chat tailoring tradecraft. They discuss clients bringing AI images to fittings. They explore how real-time ChatGPT checks, house style versus trends, and shop etiquette reshape bespoke and client interactions.
Mar 9, 2026 • 58min
Cuttin it up with Uncle Paulie
Uncle Paulie James, chef and founder of Uncle Paulie’s Deli known for East Coast sandwiches and cult merch. He recounts launching the deli in LA, building community-focused hospitality, and how his merch went from uniforms to celeb sightings. Conversations touch on streetwear roots, The Bear cameo, Japanese denim love, and balancing family, routine, and growth.
