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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Sep 28, 2026 · 44:23
Writer Jerry Stahl joins Jeremy to talk about his new book, Gonzo Neurotic : The Best (and Not So Best) of Jerry Stahl a collection of work spanning decades of journalism,…
Sep 14, 2026 · 48:43
Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding are the co-hosts of Switched on Pop , the acclaimed podcast that breaks down the making and meaning of popular music. They join Jeremy to talk…
Aug 27, 2026 · 2:12:10
Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo return for the third installment of their quarterly AMA series, generously sponsored by our friends at Bezel. This time, they go deep on fabric: navy…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:18:09
Ian Ousley joins Jeremy from Madrid for a conversation about clothes, acting, and the long process of becoming yourself. Ian talks about relocating to Vancouver to film Avatar:…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:02:50
Sondre Lerche has been writing songs for most of his life. He released his debut Faces Down more than two decades ago, and somehow, eleven albums later, he’s still finding ways…
Aug 3, 2026 · 41:30
John Darnielle is the songwriter, author, and frontman of The Mountain Goats , one of the most influential independent bands of the past three decades. What began as Darnielle…
Jul 31, 2026 · 15:30
Patreon Preview from Blamo! The Wardrobe Budget series reaches its completely reasonable and financially responsible conclusion: What would we buy if we had $50,000 to rebuild…
Jul 20, 2026 · 1:05:34
Adrian DZA has had about five different careers, and somehow all of them make sense. DJ, party promoter, skate shop owner, creative, and now co-founder of Very Special , Adrian…
Jul 16, 2026 · 15:29
Patreon Preview from Blamo! The Wardrobe Series continues with a bigger challenge: rebuilding a wardrobe with a $12,000 budget. With more room to spend, Derek and Peter debate…
Jul 9, 2026 · 1:02:14
BONUS EPISODE! Leica is much more than cameras. This week I’m joined by Karin Rehn-Kaufmann, Art Director and Chief Representative of Leica Galleries International , for a…
Jul 6, 2026 · 1:20:13
Jon Klassen makes children’s books, but this isn’t really a conversation about children’s books. Jon recently won the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (one of the biggest honors in…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:05:31
Joe Wengert is a comedian, writer, and actor whose work spans Comedy Bang! Bang! , The Onion , and Big Mouth . But this conversation isn’t really about comedy. Joe joins me to…
Jun 18, 2026 · 15:25
Patreon Preview from Blamo! It's Die, Workwear! Derek and Peter take a break from their Wardrobe Series to chat with Matthew Gonzalez , a Southern California native who made his…
Jun 8, 2026 · 59:19
Singer-songwriter Alex Amen joins me to discuss his debut album, Sun of Amen . The first time I heard the record, I couldn’t believe how young he was. Not because the music…
Jun 4, 2026 · 15:30
Patreon Preview from Blamo! The Wardrobe Series continues, and this time the budget gets tight. With just $1,000 to spend, Derek and Peter attempt to rebuild a wardrobe from the…
May 25, 2026 · 1:10:30
My guest this week is the actor Oliver Platt . You know him from The Bear , Chicago Med , The Three Musketeers , Beethoven , The West Wing , Frost/Nixon — honestly, the list goes…
May 18, 2026 · 1:02:37
My guest this week is Mickey Drexler . You probably know him as the guy behind Gap Inc., J.Crew, Old Navy, and now Chairman of Alex Mill — but this conversation turned into…
May 11, 2026 · 1:20:20
Hrishikesh Hirway — the creator and host of Song Exploder — joins me this week. We talk about the strange identity crisis of becoming known as “the Song Exploder guy” while still…
May 7, 2026 · 15:30
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Welcome to the first installment of Die, Workwear!’s new series on building a wardrobe without taking out a second mortgage. The premise is simple: if…
Apr 27, 2026 · 48:53
This week on Blamo!, I’m joined by Kevin Morby. We talk about his new record Little Wide Open , out May 15, and how ideas of home and place show up in his songwriting. From…
Apr 13, 2026 · 1:07:17
Wyatt Gilmore, founder of Grant Stone , joins me to talk about how the brand came together, what he learned spending years working in factories in China and Taiwan, and why…
Apr 9, 2026 · 15:20
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Derek and Peter get into how the internet shapes personal style—from the knowledge-to-flex pipeline to the limits of longform and the rise of walled…
Apr 6, 2026 · 51:33
Virgil Nicholas of Vinny’s joins me this week, dialing in from Copenhagen—and we get into it! We talk about the origins of Vinny’s, his early days in the music industry, and how…
Mar 26, 2026 · 1:53:52
Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo are back for AMA #2, generously sponsored by our friends at Bezel! They get into the idea of “essentials,” dressing your age (or not), and how much…
Mar 23, 2026 · 1:08:13
My guest this week is Hagop Kourounian , the mind behind Director Fits . What started as a Substack has grown into something much bigger — part moodboard, part shop, and soon, a…
Mar 19, 2026 · 15:22
Patreon Preview from Blamo! It was only a matter of time before AI reached the tailoring world. Daryn and Tim of Tailor’s Keep in San Francisco talk about clients arriving with…
Mar 9, 2026 · 58:27
My guest this week is Uncle Paulie James, Paulie’s one of those guys who just gets it — big fits, big sandwiches, and a personal style that’s completely his own. What started…
Mar 2, 2026 · 56:52
This week on Blamo!, I’m joined by Greg Jackson, founder of Greg Laboratory . Greg’s path runs from growing up in D.C. to Detroit, from BAPE and Dunks to a serious run at Nike ,…
Feb 19, 2026 · 19:48
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Sometimes, the world of menswear can get niche, as people dive into different rabbit holes. There are sashiko field jackets, patchwork Ivy Style…
Feb 16, 2026 · 59:58
This week on Blamo ! , I’m joined by Ronnie Chiu, founder of Colhay’s . Ronnie and I get into how inheriting his father’s sweater shaped his relationship to clothing — and how…
Feb 9, 2026 · 52:57
My guest this week is Ben Stubbington , creative director of Arc’teryx Veilance . We talk about Ben’s journey through fashion and design, building the soul of a modern brand, the…
Feb 2, 2026 · 1:12:56
My guest this week is a returning one: Jack Carlson Since his last appearance, Jack has taken on a major new role as President and Creative Director of J. Press — one of the most…
Jan 29, 2026 · 15:22
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Harrison’s of Edinburgh has long been a trusted supplier for bespoke tailors, known for everything from W. Bill tweeds to Lumbs Golden Bale suiting…
Jan 19, 2026 · 58:11
My guest this week is Bijan Shavali , founder of Intramural. Bijan runs one of my favorite vintage shops, and we talk all things Intramural—building a vintage brand, working with…
Jan 12, 2026 · 1:10:48
My guest this week is Luke Walker of L.E.J. The founder of one of our favorite brands, Luke cut his teeth at LANVIN for years before eventually starting L.E.J., a brand that grew…
Jan 8, 2026 · 15:21
Patreon Preview from Blamo! It's no secret that every designer from Hedi Slimane to Hiroki Nakamura base many of their designs on vintage garments. With skyrocketing prices for…
Jan 5, 2026 · 1:09:37
This week on Blamo! I’m joined by one returning guest and one first-timer — Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris . Mac is the current — and ninth ever — National Ambassador for Young…
Dec 18, 2025 · 49:08
...but it's ok because I wore a dope fit! IT'S A HOLIDAY HIJINX SPECIAL EDITION FREE EPISODE! Jeremy, Jian, and Jeff recap the holiday hang at Meta Lab, fit checks, dinners in…
Dec 15, 2025 · 1:01:11
My guest this week is the musician, artist, and composer Keaton Henson . Keaton is one of my favorite artists. He’s a rare songwriter whose music feels like it should always be…
Dec 11, 2025 · 20:47
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Happy Holidays from Die, Workwear! While it’s a ton of fun to shop for yourself, it’s nice to give someone something special, too! But how do you give…
Dec 8, 2025 · 1:06:51
One of my favorite guests returns for a three-peat: Todd Snyder . Todd is exceptionally good at what he does, and he understands every part of building a brand — not just how to…
Dec 4, 2025 · 2:07:20
Welcome to the first installment of our new quarterly AMA series, generously sponsored by our friends at Bezel . Derek and Peter received far more questions than any reasonable…
Dec 1, 2025 · 1:25:11
My guest this week is Geoff Snack . Geoff teaches illustration and openly admits he doesn’t know how to draw —but he absolutely knows what looks good. His taste level and his…
Nov 26, 2025 · 20:20
Patreon Preview from Blamo! It’s a new episode of Die, Workwear with Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo. A lot of guys who are into menswear nowadays get into the hobby through shoes —…
Nov 24, 2025 · 1:17:05
This week on Blamo!, we’re joined by a true designer’s designer: Nur Abbas. Nur is based in Portland, Oregon, and his résumé reads like a tour through every corner of modern…
Nov 17, 2025 · 1:01:43
Avery Trufelman is the host and creator of Articles of Interest. She's one of my favorite journalists, is an encyclopedia on clothes, and is BACK on Blamo! We discuss tattoos…
Nov 10, 2025 · 1:14:52
My guest this week is musician Chris Thile. Yes, that Chris Thile, the virtuoso musician with the big colorful sweaters who absolutely SHREDS. You might know Chris from Nickel…
Oct 31, 2025 · 20:20
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Ah, yes —the age-old question: what is personal style, and how do you find it? You would've thought we'd discussed this by now, but we haven't...until…
Oct 27, 2025 · 1:04:26
My guest this week is Anthony W. Madsen Sylvester. Tony is a prominent fashion writer known for his insightful analysis and deep dives into fashion trends. Sylvester has written…
Oct 13, 2025 · 58:04
My guest this week is Tal Silberstein, the co-founder and creative director of Colbo Described as a multi-disciplinary space, Colbo has fast become one of the best in NYC. A…
Oct 2, 2025 · 20:20
Patreon Preview from Blamo! It's Die, Workwear! Derek Guy and Peter Zottolo are joined once again by Nina Penlington , who first appeared on the show in March of 2024. Nina…
Sep 29, 2025 · 1:21:55
My guest this week is Sean Dunnevant of GLOM — and someone who also helps keep things running here at Blamo. As we head toward our 500th episode, there’s honestly no better…
Sep 18, 2025 · 20:22
Patreon Preview from Blamo! It's Die, Workwear! Earlier this month, Giorgio Armani passed away, leaving behind a fashion empire built on the idea that male elegance can be…
Sep 1, 2025 · 28:45
My guest this week is Adam Scott. You probably know him from Parks and Rec , Party Down , and of course Severance . But beyond the screen, Adam’s a guy with serious taste—big…
Aug 28, 2025 · 20:22
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Last month, Guess placed an ad in Vogue, featuring a flawless model wearing a striped maxi dress. Printed in small font along the ad's edge, there was…
Aug 25, 2025 · 1:19:53
My guest this week is Andrew Chen , the founder of 3sixteen . Andrew’s actually been on the pod before, way back in the very first season , around four hundred episodes ago. It…
Aug 18, 2025 · 1:01:13
My guest this week is Graham Hiemstra, founder of Field Mag. We get into his media diet, the origins of Field Mag, and how he’s carved out a space where design and the outdoors…
Aug 4, 2025 · 48:29
My guest this week is designer Massimo Alba . One of the only designers who can genuinely make getting dressed look effortless. Massimo joins me to chat about his brand, personal…
Jul 31, 2025 · 20:27
Derek and Peter have discussed SAVAS extensively over the years and finally persuaded founder, Savannah Yarborough to sit down and talk about her brand on what makes it so…
Jul 21, 2025 · 49:23
My guest this week is Eiichiro Homma , founder of Nanamica Eiichiro-san is an incredible designer and is one of the reasons we’re all wearing big fits. We talk what’s happening…
Jul 14, 2025 · 49:13
My guest this week is Ken Sakata of Front Office Ken Sakata has been slowly taking over Substack, TikTok, and Instagram, basically all social media, by documenting and teaching…
Jul 7, 2025 · 55:52
My guest this week is fashion editor and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Robin Givhan. Robin is a senior critic at large for the Washington Post and just released her new book…
Jul 3, 2025 · 20:24
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Streetwear was once a catchall term for styles that naturally emerged from various street cultures. Today, it’s a multi-billion dollar industry shaped…
Jun 30, 2025 · 56:55
This week, I’m joined by Andy Shauf and Colin Nealis of the Canadian band Foxwarren . We discuss their new album, 2 , and upcoming tour. We also get into big fits, making your…
Jun 16, 2025 · 1:18:53
This week, I’m joined by singer and songwriter S.G. Goodman . We talk about her new album Planting By The Signs , working with Paul Schrader, and touring with Jason Isbell. She…
Jun 9, 2025 · 1:09:23
This week, I’m joined by Kat Schoewe, VP of Design and Product Innovation at Outdoor Research . She can casually mention shaping product at Under Armour, L.L. Bean, Pearl Izumi,…
Jun 5, 2025 · 20:23
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…
Jun 2, 2025 · 1:06:36
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…
May 22, 2025 · 20:22
Patreon Preview from Blamo! In the last few years, a new online archetype has appeared online: the alpha male, which is someone who's part gym coach, part life coach, and part…
May 19, 2025 · 1:05:33
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…
May 8, 2025 · 20:22
Patreon Preview from Blamo! 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…
May 5, 2025 · 56:59
My guest this week is Loren Kramar . Loren is no stranger to fashion having worked in the industry, and collaborated with his friends at Eckhaus Latta. He's a fit god filled with…
Apr 29, 2025 · 39:56
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…
Apr 21, 2025 · 1:05:22
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;…
Apr 14, 2025 · 1:23:25
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…
Apr 10, 2025 · 20:20
Patreon Preview from Blamo! 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…
Apr 3, 2025 · 20:28
Patreon Preview from Blamo! We are incredibly pleased to present a special episode of the JJJ Show. If you’re new here, the JJJ Show is hosted by Jeff Hilliard, Jeremy Kirkland,…
Mar 31, 2025 · 1:02:56
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…
Mar 27, 2025 · 20:21
Patreon Preview from Blamo! 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…
Mar 17, 2025 · 1:21:38
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…
Mar 13, 2025 · 20:22
Patreon Preview from Blamo! 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.…
Mar 7, 2025 · 1:01:47
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,…
Feb 27, 2025 · 20:43
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Derek and Peter are back discussing the recent FW 25 shows from men's fashion week in Milan and Paris. ** Listen to the entire episode and read their…
Feb 24, 2025 · 1:06:37
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…
Feb 17, 2025 · 1:19:54
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…
Feb 10, 2025 · 1:08:41
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…
Feb 6, 2025 · 20:25
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Do you ever feel like fashion writers clap for whatever is sent down the runway? Derek and Peter chatted with Eugene Rabkin, founder of StyleZeitgeist…
Feb 3, 2025 · 57:17
My guest this week is Simon Crompton of Permanent Style . Simon and I dug into some stuff we’ve discussed a ton over the years - do "the rules" of getting dressed matter? And if…
Jan 27, 2025 · 1:09:05
My guest this week is comedian and writer Robby Slowik. Robby has written for Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, and more (also himself because he's funny af). He’s a friend of the show,…
Jan 16, 2025 · 20:22
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Derek and Peter chatted with British bespoke shoemaker Sebastian Tarek . Sebastian makes traditional bespoke shoes for folks who have a more modern…
Jan 13, 2025 · 52:57
We got a good show this week. Arianne Phillips is back on the pod. She’s an incredible costume designer and is back to talk about A Complete Unknown , the recently released James…
Jan 6, 2025 · 44:05
My guest this week is Bartees Strange . Bartees is a phenomenal musician and songwriter. His new record, Horror, comes out February 14th on 4AD. Bartees and I discuss recording…
Jan 2, 2025 · 20:27
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Happy New Year! When it comes to style, some people like to travel down those safe, demarcated roads that lead to a higher chance of success, even if…
Dec 16, 2024 · 1:00:56
My guest this week is Nick Wakeman , founder and creative director of Studio Nicholson . Nick and discuss her love of film, Armani, her approach to design, what Japan gets right…
Dec 12, 2024 · 20:20
Patreon Preview from Blamo! With the holiday season here, Peter and Derek answer commonly asked holiday-related clothing questions. How should you dress while traveling? How do…
Dec 9, 2024 · 1:00:24
My guest this week is musician and songwriter Pete Yorn To me Pete has always embodied the classic, but humble rockstar. Something that may not even make sense. Whether he’s…
Nov 28, 2024 · 20:26
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Jeff, Jeremy and Jian are back recapping Vegas, chatting holiday gift lists, finding the perfect gear, big fit jeans, hype coffee, and even what's the…
Nov 25, 2024 · 1:00:05
Robert Geller returns to the pod! One of our favorite designers is back to discuss his new role as head menswear designer at Rag & Bone . A lot has changed since his first…
Nov 18, 2024 · 56:22
My guest this week is Dave 1 from Chromeo . Dave and I chat, all things Chromeo, the new album Adult Contemporary , building a solid wardrobe, when to stop copping, being happy,…
Nov 14, 2024 · 20:28
Patreon Preview from Blamo! Derek and Peter are back talking wardrobe fundamentals, and how to experiment with trends. The takes are hot…down to the blazer buttons. ** Listen to…
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