

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.
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Jul 13, 2020 • 1h 4min
127 - Jeanne Yang is helping create a more diverse leading man in Hollywood
My guest this week is celebrity stylist Jeanne Yang.Jeanne and I discuss her journey from designing clothes, styling music videos to dressing some of the biggest celebrities in the world – name the icon, and she’s probably worked with them.Jeanne delivers a masterclass in how to build a styling career, why you shouldn’t chase every trend in fashion, and how she’s helping make a more diverse leading man in Hollywood. Follow Jeanne on InstagramNOTESEisenhower jacket10,000 Hours RuleKeanu Reeves’ Clothing KnowledgeEdward Sexton (Blamo! Interview)Christian Bale’s Body TransformationsKumail NanjianiJason Momoa’s Pink SuitMeet Hollywood’s Go-To Watch Stylist (GQ article)Ben Baller (Jeanne’s younger brother)Chris Gibbs (Blamo! Interview)“A Bad Case of Stripes” by David Shannon** Want even more Blamo? Join the BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 9, 2020 • 10min
Getting emo with Sean Hotchkiss - PATREON PREVIEW
Coach, Counselor, and Men’s Health Advocate, Sean Hotchkiss returns!Sean and I discuss the new woke trend of mindfulness and how to sift through the beet juice to get real. We also chat why he shifted more into counseling and why his online men’s groups are the new place to share. Sean's column in Valet Mag**Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 6, 2020 • 51min
126 - John Demsey sees things differently
My guest this week is John Demsey, beauty brand mogul, and executive group president at Estée Lauder Companies.John and I discuss what he learned from working retail jobs for a decade, how embracing hip hop’s glamour built MAC Cosmetics, how K-Pop and Tom Ford are getting men to wear makeup, and why hair and makeup are at the core of how people express themselves and how culture is formed.Follow John on InstagramNOTES(05:57) Rudi Gernreich(09:22) Cleveland’s Rock and Roll History(16:04) MAC Cosmetics(28:37) Tom Ford Beauty(35:01) K-Pop and Men’s Cosmetics(39:26) Le Labo(48:27) Edward Sexton (Blamo! Interview)**Want even more Blamo? Join the BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 29, 2020 • 47min
125 - Adam Pally may never wear shoes again
My guest this week is the actor, comedian, and writer Adam Pally. Adam and I discuss how your public persona shapes the roles you can play, why improv is for the young, parenting during a pandemic, and why you should treat everyone in your life like a celebrity.NOTES(03:14) Band Aid (trailer)(11:36) Paul Feig (Blamo! Interview)(18:23) Crocs(30:00) The Mandalorian(30:25) Robert Downey, Jr**Want even more Blamo? Join the BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 25, 2020 • 11min
How To Buy a Vintage Watch with Eric Wind - PATREON PREVIEW
So you got your first watch, and you realized––holy cow, this is amazing. I'm ready to dive deeper.How on earth do you buy a vintage watch, where do you start, is it only for the super-rich? (spoiler alert: it's not.)We're joined by friend and past guest of the pod, Eric Wind, to ask these questions and the tons of questions you all have asked over the years.We discuss what you should look for when getting into vintage, great watches under 500, how to develop your style, and Eric shares his thoughts on what he feels is exceptionally overrated. It's surprising, exciting, and the first of many deep dives on Blamo! Extra.**Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 22, 2020 • 56min
124 - Joshua Kissi is empowering everyone to tell their story
My guest this week is Joshua Kissi, co-founder of TONL and Street Etiquette.Joshua and I discuss learning from the style of Miles Davis and Duke Ellington, growing a blog into a creative agency, helping Adidas rebrand its image in America and the profound impact of changing whose stories we tell.Follow Joshua on InstagramNOTES(03:16) Jermaine Davis(04:40) Maroon World(05:43) Black Ivy(11:00) Miles Davis // Duke Ellington (12:35) Fred Castleberry (Blamo! Interview)(12:46) Ouigi Theodore of Brooklyn Circus (Blamo! Interview)(39:16) Urban Indian Health Institute(51:33) DJ Kool Hurc**Want even more Blamo? Join the BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 15, 2020 • 55min
123 - Davide Cerrato and the holy moments of creativity
My guest this week is Davide Cerrato, Managing Director of Montblanc Watches.Davide and I discuss how learning to tell time was like learning another language, what cars and watches have in common, and why stories -- from cartoons to science fiction to watches -- have always been at the center of his life.NOTES(03:52) Casio(4:37) Pulsar(9:47) Panerai(12:27) Tudor(14:20) Morgan Plus 4(17:35) Minerva watches**Want even more Blamo? Join the BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 11, 2020 • 11min
Michael Hill and how the pandemic is shaping Drake's - PATREON PREVIEW
Michael Hill of Drake's returns!Michael shares why he’s hopeful, how the pandemic has shaped the future of Drake’s, and how their shoes ended up on Daniel Craig in the upcoming Bond film!**Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 8, 2020 • 1h 39min
122 - Niyi Okuboyejo and the power of mythology
My guest this week is Niyi Okuboyejo, Founder, and Designer of Post-Imperial.Niyi and I discuss the power of mythology, trying to get beyond your own ego, and what it will take to build a better world.NOTES(20:47) Yves Saint Laurent’s Le Smoking (Tuxedo)(23:52) Hedi Slimane’s “blood wound” shirt(26:45) Helmut Lang(28:45) Oscar de la Renta(39:07) Post-Imperial x Engineered Garments**Want even more Blamo? Join the BlamFam on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 2020 • 11min
Nick Wooster and the Future of Fashion - PATREON PREVIEW
For many of us, this slowdown has provided time to reflect on our past lifestyle; How might we improve it when we return?Nick Wooster has been thinking about this a lot.Why isn't he buying anything right now? Does he have too much stuff? What's the environmental impact of traveling 300k miles a year in a plane around the world. What's going to happen with Pitti?!Don't worry, he's gonna be ready for the fit pics. They're not going anywhere.**Listen to the entire episode on Blamo! Extra Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


