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Pair of Kings

472 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 90 ratings

Sol Thompson and Michael Smith tackle the world of fashion, culture and beyond.

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10.8 - Recent Favorite Small Designers, Ann D.'s New Collection, and The Pair of Kings Pod-sitivity Hour

March 26, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

Sol and Michael are back to talk about funding fashion startups (and the inherent cost barriers),  social media addiction, Fitbruary, buying the worst possible games on steam, some small designers we've been loving lately, the curation of stores like Lara Koleji and James Veloria, Boston sports culture (and the lack of a fashion scene), Ann Demeulemeester, Kanye West, Kanye West's destruction of some really cool articles of clothing, and so much more! Hope you enjoy! Sol  --- FOR ADDITIO...

10.7 - (HeroHero Preview) How the US' Regional Fashion Shaped International Style

March 19, 2024 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

This episode is a preview  - if you'd like the entire episode, consider subscribing to our HeroHero for early episodes, extra episodes, giveaways, and more! The boys are back to discuss regional fashion and how it's shaped international trends! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they explore everything from lighthouse keepers and Ivy Trads in the northeast to Chicanos and the Athleisure dudes of LA to the grunge scene of the northwest (yes, I do not listen to a lot of g...

10.6 - Breaking The Rules of The Fashion World, Taking Over New York, and the Design Process with Trevor Gorji and Nick Caste of @Fugazi

March 12, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are back with longtime friend of the podcast Trevor Gorji (@trevorgorji) and newtime friend of the podcast Nick Castre (@nickcastre)! The Fugazi boys are expanding the brand outside of California, with their sights set on New York - we sat down with them to talk about their next steps, plans for new items and events, how they see both themselves and Fugazi in the world of fashion, what it's like to build an authentic following, their runway sho...

10.5 - Answering the Biggest, Baddest, Most Fashionable Listener Questions

March 05, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MB

10.5 - Answering the Biggest, Baddest, Most Fashionable Listener Questions Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are back to answer listener questions! Questions include things like: - Comfort versus drip - what's preferred? - How should you match a hairstyle to an aesthetic? - What is a trend or piece of clothing that can be done well but is rarely done well? - What is your least favorite material used for clothes? - What's a cultural or religious style you would want to inc...

10.4 - The Revitalization of Knitting Culture and Cortado Friday with Bailey Goldberg (@baileyxgoldberg)

February 27, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MB

For early access to episodes and so much more, subscribe to our HeroHero! Sol and Michael are joined by Bailey Goldberg (knitting extraordinaire, funny guy, recent victim of someone stealing his hubcaps (it was me)) this week on the podcast! Over the episode, the boys discuss the rise of knitting culture in New York (and elsewhere), dungeons and dragons, hand-knitting versus machine knitting, eBay, Sears, where to get the best Cortado in NYC, their "white whales" of fashion items, instagr...

10.3 - The Absence of the Modern Supermodel, The Impacts of Vintage Flipping, and Reaganomics in Fashion

February 20, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

I hope this podcast finds you well. I am writing to you today to outline the third episode of Season 10 of the Pair of Kings podcast (hosts Sol Thompson (@solthompson) and Michael Smith (@_smithstagram) cc'd on this release) and discuss potential avenues for exploration and continued collaboration. Topics Discussed The new podcast dress code and the necessity of changing the modern perception of wearing suits - both casually and formally. Chrome Hearts Tastefluencers and Sol's borderline...

The Absence of the Modern Supermodel, The Impacts of Vintage Flipping, and Reaganomics in Fashion

February 20, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

I hope this podcast finds you well. I am writing to you today to outline the third episode of Season 10 of the Pair of Kings podcast (hosts Sol Thompson (@solthompson) and Michael Smith (@_smithstagram) cc'd on this release) and discuss potential avenues for exploration and continued collaboration. Topics Discussed The new podcast dress code and the necessity of changing the modern perception of wearing suits - both casually and formally. Chrome Hearts Tastefluencers and Sol's borderline...

10.2 - The Best Dressed Person in New York City (As Voted by the People of New York) with Charlie (@divineeprovidence)

February 13, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

We're back with the first guest episode of Season 10! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they're joined by Charlie (@divineeprovidence), who recently was voted as the best dressed person in New York City. We are not joking, this was an actual vote that they won. Tune in to hear the conversation which touches on everything from gender expressionism through fashion, classical menswear and its conventions/rules, historical and cultural influences on fashion - like Star Wa...

The Best Dressed Person in New York City (As Voted by the People of New York) with Charlie (@divineeprovidence)

February 13, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

We're back with the first guest episode of Season 10! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they're joined by Charlie (@divineeprovidence), who recently was voted as the best dressed person in New York City. We are not joking, this was an actual vote that they won.  Tune in to hear the conversation which touches on everything from gender expressionism through fashion, classical menswear and its conventions/rules, historical and cultural influences on fashion - like Star Wa...

10.1 - Ranking High Fantasy Characters Based on Their Drip, The Unexpected Popularity of BEAMS Japan, and The Police State of Mayor McCheese

February 06, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

We're so unbelievably back. In this lively episode of the Pair of Kings podcast, hosts Sol Thompson (@solthompson) and Michael Smith (@_smithstagram) dive into a wide range of topics - high fashion critiques of fantasy characters, the unexpected popularity of beams at Blue in Green, and the bizarre Hasidic tunnels in Brooklyn.  That's not all, though: the boys explore the challenges of dressing like characters from Blade Runner and Ghost in the Shell, talk about the ousting of Ronald McDonal...

9.15 - Season 9 Finale: The Death of "If You Know You Know", The Need for Ready to Wear, and Everyone Getting Good at Dressing

December 21, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

It's so hard to say goodbye to season 9: so much has happened! We're very very happy to have you join us to close it out, though. Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they talk about walking runway shows (and trying not to laugh), how everyone has gotten so much better at dressing, the necessity of ready-to-wear for designers who want to survive, how the past year was for fashion as a whole, Dune (fear is the mindkiller), how the rise of social media has killed "if you kno...

Season 9 Finale: The Death of "If You Know You Know", The Need for Ready to Wear, and Everyone Getting Good at Dressing

December 21, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

It's so hard to say goodbye to season 9: so much has happened! We're very very happy to have you join us to close it out, though. Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they talk about walking runway shows (and trying not to laugh), how everyone has gotten so much better at dressing, the necessity of ready-to-wear for designers who want to survive, how the past year was for fashion as a whole, Dune (fear is the mindkiller), how the rise of social media has killed "if you kno...

Dracula Flow 4, Spotify Wrapped, and Raised Online with Christian Vui (@vansatthemetgala)

December 07, 2023 14:00 - 2 hours - 84.9 MB

The best fashion podcast in the world is back with TWO WHOLE HOURS of pod. Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they talk with Christian (@vansatthemetgala) about his brand, Raised Online, Dracula Flow 4, Spotify Wrapped, the Met Gala, Nike Techs, Tommy Cash, people you truly hate (Jared Leto and Henry Kissinger, stand up), the starting 5 of the most annoying people in fashion, basketball, swaggy golfers, Drake's custom Bottega polo that he had made for a Statefarm commerc...

9.14 - Dracula Flow 4, Spotify Wrapped, and Raised Online with Christian Vui (@vansatthemetgala)

December 07, 2023 14:00 - 2 hours - 84.9 MB

The best fashion podcast in the world is back with TWO WHOLE HOURS of pod. Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they talk with Christian (@vansatthemetgala) about his brand, Raised Online, Dracula Flow 4, Spotify Wrapped, the Met Gala, Nike Techs, Tommy Cash, people you truly hate (Jared Leto and Henry Kissinger, stand up), the starting 5 of the most annoying people in fashion, basketball, swaggy golfers, Drake's custom Bottega polo that he had made for a Statefarm commerc...

The Most Influential Runway Shows of All Time and Fraternity Hazing Rituals

November 30, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

The best fashion podcast in the world is back with its two esoteric, mysterious, cool, charming, witty, lovely, adorable, hot, mysterious (again), hosts: Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram)! Join the boys as they chat about the downfall of fashion journalism, the most influential runway shows of all time, Rick Owens runways, Dior and I (the documentary), Fraternity hazing rituals, viral marketing, Supreme, resonant frequencies of clothing, the importance of Linen, clinical trials...

9.13 - The Most Influential Runway Shows of All Time and Fraternity Hazing Rituals

November 30, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

The best fashion podcast in the world is back with its two esoteric, mysterious, cool, charming, witty, lovely, adorable, hot, mysterious (again), hosts: Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram)! Join the boys as they chat about the downfall of fashion journalism, the most influential runway shows of all time, Rick Owens runways, Dior and I (the documentary), Fraternity hazing rituals, viral marketing, Supreme, resonant frequencies of clothing, the importance of Linen, clinical trials...

9.12 - Archive Undercover, Good Sushi, and The Pleats Please Couch with Arianna Cho (@ariavicho)

November 16, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MB

Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are back this week with collector/tastemaker/karaoke superstar/sushi connoisseur/One Piece historian Arianna Cho (@ariavicho / @ariannasclosetarchive). Join the trio as they chat about some of the pieces she's selling, rare bits and baubles (like the incredible eye buttons), favorite Undercover seasons, working at Issey Miyake and at Rick Owens, buying her first pair of Tabis on layaway (sorta), how people don't understand sizing, activating Mi...

Archive Undercover, Good Sushi, and The Pleats Please Couch with Arianna Cho (@ariavicho)

November 16, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MB

Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are back this week with collector/tastemaker/karaoke superstar/sushi connoisseur/One Piece historian Arianna Cho (@ariavicho / @ariannasclosetarchive). Join the trio as they chat about some of the pieces she's selling, rare bits and baubles (like the incredible eye buttons), favorite Undercover seasons, working at Issey Miyake and at Rick Owens, buying her first pair of Tabis on layaway (sorta), how people don't understand sizing, activating Mi...

Getting Married in Tabis, Two Degrees from Drake, and the Death of the Cable Knit Sweater

November 10, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

It's all three boys on the mic today - Join Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram), and John (@johnhogeboom) as they talk about deciding between brown and mink Birkenstocks (this is significantly more in-depth than I ever expected), how dry cleaning is a scam, getting tabi'd in married boots, being two degrees of familiarity away from Drake, the departure away from Playboi Carti and Drain Gang, how there are no more good cable knit sweaters being made, Scott Pilgrim Versus the World, a...

9.11 - Getting Married in Tabis, Two Degrees from Drake, and the Death of the Cable Knit Sweater

November 10, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

It's all three boys on the mic today - Join Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram), and John (@johnhogeboom) as they talk about deciding between brown and mink Birkenstocks (this is significantly more in-depth than I ever expected), how dry cleaning is a scam, getting tabi'd in married boots, being two degrees of familiarity away from Drake, the departure away from Playboi Carti and Drain Gang, how there are no more good cable knit sweaters being made, Scott Pilgrim Versus the World, a...

9.10 - Exploring the Neither, Making Art, and Chinese Fabrics with Michael Fang of Wenjüe Lu (@wenjuelu)

November 04, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

It's time for a guest episode with Michael Fang (@cannedjunk) of Wenjüe Lu (@wenjuelu)! Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) sat down in Michael's Brooklyn-based studio to talk about his process, where he and his partner draw inspiration, the conception of the brand, the definitions of art, fashion, and expression as a whole, favorite movies, Lady Gaga (briefly), drawing on cultural heritage to make a brand, being open to getting offended, and so much more! Thank you again to Mic...

Exploring the Neither, Making Art, and Chinese Fabrics with Michael Fang of Wenjüe Lu (@wenjuelu)

November 04, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

It's time for a guest episode with Michael Fang (@cannedjunk) of Wenjüe Lu (@wenjuelu)! Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) sat down in Michael's Brooklyn-based studio to talk about his process, where he and his partner draw inspiration, the conception of the brand, the definitions of art, fashion, and expression as a whole, favorite movies, Lady Gaga (briefly), drawing on cultural heritage to make a brand, being open to getting offended, and so much more! Thank you again to Mic...

Counter-Culture, Level 10 Gyatts, and The Lack of a Breakout Brand

October 27, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

The boys are back! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they talk about the rise of fashion trends as a result of counter-culture, hyper-masculinity and its interconnectedness with skinny jeans, Rizz in Ohio (Kai Cenat, Fatum Tax), the lack of a breakout brand experiencing organic growth, Rana Plaza and Levis' abuse of Bangladeshi workers, and the various Rick Owens denim cuts (and how none of the names make any sense)! Tap in to listen, join the discord, and follow us on ...

9.9 - Counter-Culture, Level 10 Gyatts, and The Lack of a Breakout Brand

October 27, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MB

The boys are back! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they talk about the rise of fashion trends as a result of counter-culture, hyper-masculinity and its interconnectedness with skinny jeans, Rizz in Ohio (Kai Cenat, Fatum Tax), the lack of a breakout brand experiencing organic growth, Rana Plaza and Levis' abuse of Bangladeshi workers, and the various Rick Owens denim cuts (and how none of the names make any sense)! Tap in to listen, join the discord, and follow us on ...

Brazilian Jeans, Bandage Skirts, and Josie and the Pussycats with Clara Perlmutter (@tinyjewishgirl)

October 19, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

Finally: a fashion podcast that covers 2012-2013 Bar/Bat Mitzvah fashion. Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they're joined by Clara Perlmutter (@tinyjewishgirl) to talk about all things fashion.  Tap in to hear discussion on Clara's obsession with John Cena, dressing up as Smeagol (it's scary good), Sugar Lipz, Westchester, NY, having enough closet space, painted jeans, places to thrift, shopping with your mom, being Jewish, parasocial relationships, and Crosby, Stills,...

9.8 - Brazilian Jeans, Bandage Skirts, and Josie and the Pussycats with Clara Perlmutter (@tinyjewishgirl)

October 19, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

Finally: a fashion podcast that covers 2012-2013 Bar/Bat Mitzvah fashion. Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they're joined by Clara Perlmutter (@tinyjewishgirl) to talk about all things fashion.  Tap in to hear discussion on Clara's obsession with John Cena, dressing up as Smeagol (it's scary good), Sugar Lipz, Westchester, NY, having enough closet space, painted jeans, places to thrift, shopping with your mom, being Jewish, parasocial relationships, and Crosby, Stills,...

9.7 - The LVMH Sustainability Iceberg and The New Designer Curse

October 12, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Back! From! Hiatus! That's right, everyone! I got school under control again, so we're back - join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they cover topics like Peter Do's first show at Helmut Lang, why LVMH purposefully covers up their emissions data (despite having access to it), post-Alessandro Gucci, Fake Dunks, Oscar the Cat, Nocoptober, vintage denim (which is apparently better in London than it is in NYC), and so much more! We hope you enjoy the episode - full video will...

The LVMH Sustainability Iceberg and The New Designer Curse

October 12, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Back! From! Hiatus! That's right, everyone! I got school under control again, so we're back - join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they cover topics like Peter Do's first show at Helmut Lang, why LVMH purposefully covers up their emissions data (despite having access to it), post-Alessandro Gucci, Fake Dunks, Oscar the Cat, Nocoptober, vintage denim (which is apparently better in London than it is in NYC), and so much more! We hope you enjoy the episode - full video will...

9.6 - New York Fashion Week Wrap-Up

September 28, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

It's been a hectic couple of weeks - Sol's back in grad school, Michael went to the heartland (England), and John's getting married! With that being said, Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are back and chatting about NYFW - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Tune in as the boys talk about Sunnei, AV AV AV, the Ocky Way, Grailed, afterparties, the changing nature of being seen at shows and what the next stage of fashion week is, old people in Portugal, street fashion in London, ...

New York Fashion Week Wrap-Up

September 28, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

It's been a hectic couple of weeks - Sol's back in grad school, Michael went to the heartland (England), and John's getting married! With that being said, Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are back and chatting about NYFW - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Tune in as the boys talk about Sunnei, AV AV AV, the Ocky Way, Grailed, afterparties, the changing nature of being seen at shows and what the next stage of fashion week is, old people in Portugal, street fashion in London, ...

Kreating a Fashion Kommunity with Komune (@komune.space)

September 14, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

We're back with the masterminds behind the Lower East Side's newest fashion popup, Komune! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they sit down with Martin (@nerfmartin), Brandon (@childshbrandino), and Vic (@sincerelyvm) as they delve into the experiential fashion retailer for those passionate about emerging designers, as their Instagram so eloquently puts it.  Tune in as the group discusses creating a space for young fashion creatives, their favorite pieces in the store, ...

9.5 - Kreating a Fashion Kommunity with Komune (@komune.space)

September 14, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

We're back with the masterminds behind the Lower East Side's newest fashion popup, Komune! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they sit down with Martin (@nerfmartin), Brandon (@childshbrandino), and Vic (@sincerelyvm) as they delve into the experiential fashion retailer for those passionate about emerging designers, as their Instagram so eloquently puts it.  Tune in as the group discusses creating a space for young fashion creatives, their favorite pieces in the store, ...

The Woman Who Saved Instagram with Tati Bruening (@illumitati)

September 08, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MB

We're back with a wonderful guest episode with none other than the woman who - literally - saved Instagram: Tati (@illumitati)! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they talk with Tati about the rizz king, burning McLarens, Heavn by Marc Jacobs, early internet, witerally being based, Ice Spice, becoming a fashion photographer, PR companies, minecraft, Death Grips, Vinnie Hacker, bellboys, and so much more! Thank you again to Tati for joining us on the podcast! We hope eve...

9.4 - The Woman Who Saved Instagram with Tati Bruening (@illumitati)

September 08, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB

We're back with a wonderful guest episode with none other than the woman who - literally - saved Instagram: Tati (@illumitati)! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they talk with Tati about the rizz king, burning McLarens, Heavn by Marc Jacobs, early internet, witerally being based, Ice Spice, becoming a fashion photographer, PR companies, minecraft, Death Grips, Vinnie Hacker, bellboys, and so much more! Thank you again to Tati for joining us on the podcast! We hope eve...

The Official Pair of Kings Fashion Podcast Drinking Game

August 31, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MB

We wanted to do it as a season opener, but John's planning (and going to be in!) a wedding! He's also wearing Tabi boots to the wedding! Regardless, we're back, and drinking along to Michael's first guest episode! Join Sol (@solthompson), John (@johnhogeboom), and Michael (@_smithstagram ✔️) as they venture through the old episode, critique themselves, and play the harshest critics - fueled by White Claw, $3 table wine, and vomit beer. Tune in as the boys experience identity crises, berate...

9.3 - The Official Pair of Kings Fashion Podcast Drinking Game

August 31, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MB

We wanted to do it as a season opener, but John's planning (and going to be in!) a wedding! He's also wearing Tabi boots to the wedding! Regardless, we're back, and drinking along to Michael's first guest episode! Join Sol (@solthompson), John (@johnhogeboom), and Michael (@_smithstagram ✔️) as they venture through the old episode, critique themselves, and play the harshest critics - fueled by White Claw, $3 table wine, and vomit beer. Tune in as the boys experience identity crises, berate...

Live From The Basketcase NYC Popup with @odd_zach

August 24, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

You've been waiting, and it's finally here! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they welcome Zach Kinninger of @basketcase.gallery fame back to the pod! The boys crashed the NYC popup at the start of August to talk about East Coast/West Coast differences, growing a brand, popup exclusives, Rick Owens beds, backing the blue, instagram advertisements, Paris, knockoff watches, and so much more - Zach's a fantastic friend of the pod and we were so happy to hear from him agai...

9.2 - Live From The Basketcase NYC Popup with @odd_zach

August 24, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

You've been waiting, and it's finally here! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they welcome Zach Kinninger of @basketcase.gallery fame back to the pod! The boys crashed the NYC popup at the start of August to talk about East Coast/West Coast differences, growing a brand, popup exclusives, Rick Owens beds, backing the blue, instagram advertisements, Paris, knockoff watches, and so much more - Zach's a fantastic friend of the pod and we were so happy to hear from him agai...

Pair of Kings Season 9: We Wanted to Skip Season 9 Like Apple and Microsoft, But Messed Up So We're Now Actually Having Season 9

August 17, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Picture a small, Victorian-era boy in a tartan vest and that hat that all the guys in Boston wear despite it being 2023. Ok - got it? We're back! We're back! Read all about it! Pair of Kings are BACK! Was that gag worth it? Probably not.  Michael (@_smithstagram) and Sol (@solthompson) are back to kick off Season 9: They're coming in with a new soundboard, new gadgets, and the first season with two cohosts in the same city! Wowzers! Tap in as the boys talk about the ethics behind reps an...

9.1 - Pair of Kings Season 9: We Wanted to Skip Season 9 Like Apple and Microsoft, But Messed Up So We're Now Actually Having Season 9

August 17, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

Picture a small, Victorian-era boy in a tartan vest and that hat that all the guys in Boston wear despite it being 2023. Ok - got it? We're back! We're back! Read all about it! Pair of Kings are BACK! Was that gag worth it? Probably not.  Michael (@_smithstagram) and Sol (@solthompson) are back to kick off Season 9: They're coming in with a new soundboard, new gadgets, and the first season with two cohosts in the same city! Wowzers! Tap in as the boys talk about the ethics behind reps an...

Hot Fashion Takes with @fashionlover4 and Loving Fashion (4) with @hotfashiontakes

June 29, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

It's the last episode of Season 8! Join Sol (@solthompson), John (@johnhogeboom), and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they link up with Michael of @fashionlover4 YouTube fame. As a note, this episode currently holds the PoK record for: - Most doxxing - Most shade thrown for no reason (much of which was cut) - Cuts necessary - Microphone issues  Which is kind of crazy when you think about it. Tune in for discussion about creative directors, Pharrel LV, Virgil Abloh, post-Alessandro Gucci, spicy...

8.22 - Hot Fashion Takes with @fashionlover4 and Loving Fashion (4) with @hotfashiontakes

June 29, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

It's the last episode of Season 8! Join Sol (@solthompson), John (@johnhogeboom), and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they link up with Michael of @fashionlover4 YouTube fame. As a note, this episode currently holds the PoK record for: - Most doxxing - Most shade thrown for no reason (much of which was cut) - Cuts necessary - Microphone issues  Which is kind of crazy when you think about it. Tune in for discussion about creative directors, Pharrel LV, Virgil Abloh, post-Alessandro Gucci, spicy...

Villians, Snakes, and Leather with Hung La (@luudan_official)

June 22, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MB

The boys get a little evil on this week of the podcast as they're joined by creator of Pod-Favorite Lu'u Dan, Hung La! Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram), and Hung chat about Asian identity, the upcoming Lu'u Dan collection, their favorite pieces, what makes for a successful tiktok presence, Bosozuku, the DMV (the region, not the department of motor vehicles), authenticity in subcultures, Arnold, movie villians, and so much more! Hung's immensely well-spoken, and learning more abo...

8.21 - Villians, Snakes, and Leather with Hung La (@luudan_official)

June 22, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MB

The boys get a little evil on this week of the podcast as they're joined by creator of Pod-Favorite Lu'u Dan, Hung La! Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram), and Hung chat about Asian identity, the upcoming Lu'u Dan collection, their favorite pieces, what makes for a successful tiktok presence, Bosozuku, the DMV (the region, not the department of motor vehicles), authenticity in subcultures, Arnold, movie villians, and so much more! Hung's immensely well-spoken, and learning more abo...

8.20 - Would You Rathers and Disappointing Ivy League Fashion

June 15, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

Uh oh! Trouble's brewing! Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram) and John (@johnhogeboom) are talking about revenge plots on this week's episode of the podcast. Join the boys as they ponder some fashion would-you-rathers, disappointing contracts, Balenciaga Tracks, Kiko Asics (that's how you know John's back), Drake's midlife crises (plural), and so much more! We hope you enjoy! Lots of love! Sol Sol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interview...

Would You Rathers and Disappointing Ivy League Fashion

June 15, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

Uh oh! Trouble's brewing! Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram) and John (@johnhogeboom) are talking about revenge plots on this week's episode of the podcast. Join the boys as they ponder some fashion would-you-rathers, disappointing contracts, Balenciaga Tracks, Kiko Asics (that's how you know John's back), Drake's midlife crises (plural), and so much more! We hope you enjoy! Lots of love! Sol Message us with Business Inquiries at [email protected] Links: Instagram: i...

8.19 - The Dude From Akron with Racks Hogan (@itsracks)

June 08, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

STREETWEAR LEGENDS ONLY ON THIS EPISODE OF THE POD. Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are joined by Racks Hogan (@itsracks) on this week's episode to talk Supreme, double barreled glizzies, his pet pig, sewing and chain stitching, and finding what works - stylistically - for you. Tap in and listen to what could be the most spirited debate about flared pants you've ever heard, or a discussion of why people weren't rocking Rick in 2015.  We hope you enjoy, and as always: lots o...

The Dude From Akron with Racks Hogan (@itsracks)

June 08, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

STREETWEAR LEGENDS ONLY ON THIS EPISODE OF THE POD. Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are joined by Racks Hogan (@itsracks) on this week's episode to talk Supreme, double barreled glizzies, his pet pig, sewing and chain stitching, and finding what works - stylistically - for you. Tap in and listen to what could be the most spirited debate about flared pants you've ever heard, or a discussion of why people weren't rocking Rick in 2015.  We hope you enjoy, and as always: lots o...

Can You Bully People Into Dressing Better? and The Swinging Pendulum of the "Ideal" Shorts

May 25, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

All of the boys are back for this week's episode! Join Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram), and John (@johnhogeboom) as they talk about bullying people over Grailed, the quest for the perfect jorts, John's wedding shoes (tabi boots), Rick Owens designing football uniforms, frat parties, Destroy Lonely, John's Tabi boots that he's wearing to his wedding, Opium teens, TikTok comments, having beef with Grailed admins, the Detroit Pistons, John wearing Tabi boots to his wedding, Tabi bo...

8.18 - Can You Bully People Into Dressing Better? and The Swinging Pendulum of the "Ideal" Shorts

May 25, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

All of the boys are back for this week's episode! Join Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram), and John (@johnhogeboom) as they talk about bullying people over Grailed, the quest for the perfect jorts, John's wedding shoes (tabi boots), Rick Owens designing football uniforms, frat parties, Destroy Lonely, John's Tabi boots that he's wearing to his wedding, Opium teens, TikTok comments, having beef with Grailed admins, the Detroit Pistons, John wearing Tabi boots to his wedding, Tabi bo...

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