Podcast Episodes

Podcast Episode 11: Dressing the Armed Man

7 December, 2015

This episode discusses both the mechanics of dressing well while carrying a firearm, along with the reasons I personally choose to carry a weapon.

I understand that this is a controversial subject and one that can lead to a heated discussion in the comments. I don’t need to defend myself. I may engage in a few comments to clarify some confusion, but I have no interest in engaging in an online battle about gun control.

As part of today’s episode I brought on Antonio Centeno of Real Men Real Style. Antonio is a former officer of the USMC and the resident style author for the Art of Manliness. He runs a popular and helpful YouTube channel and is also one of the founders of StyleCon.

Read his article at AoM on stylish concealed carry.

Read my original article: Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?

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Jose Zuniga of Teaching Men Fashion.

See his video on concealed carry.

Embarrassment:

Open Carry Idiots

Today’s post is sponsored by Kimber. To learn more about their incredible firearms, visit them at

kimberamerica.com

Podcast Episode 10: Dress Like a Villain

23 November, 2015

This episode breaks down why some of the best sartorial icons in modern cinema are not the heroes, but the villains. I talk about the top three best-dressed villains in all three of the Style Archetypes and provide contrast between this concept and an older post about not dressing like a cartoon character.

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Boyd Crowder from FX’s Justified

Embarrassment:

Modern Hollywood and it’s denunciation of masculine heroes and idols

Podcast Episode 8: Dressing the Muscular Man

1 October, 2015

This episode is a bit of a mixture. It was initiated by an article I wrote back in October 2012 titled “Dressing the Muscular Man.” In the original article I laid out some basic advice on how men who have spent some obvious time in the gym can dress better.

For the actual episode, I decided to bring in a few men who are much more muscular and much more used to this problem than I am. We had a great, round-table discussion about the benefits of dressing better, the common pitfalls of doing so, and some tips that will make it easier – all geared towards men with a larger, more muscular build.

The three experts I brought in are:

Greg O’Gallagher from Kinobody

Nate Lewis from Iron & Tweed

Manny De La Cruz from Well Built Style

All three of these guys have different builds, different styles, and different perspectives – which made for a fun and engaging conversation.

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None other than Arnold Schwarzenegger

Embarrassment:

Rich Piana Wedding Entourage (NSFW language)

Podcast Episode 7: There is a Try

3 September, 2015

This episode is a revisit of an article I wrote back in February of 2012 titled “Yoda was Wrong” In the original article I argued that, contrary to the Jedi’s stipulation that, “there is no try,” attempting and failing is still better than never trying at all. For the episode I dive much deeper into the concept of the value of trying, how it helps men become more anti-fragile, and why dressing better is one of the best ways to get better at failing.

Podcast Episode 6: Perfection is Overrated

30 July, 2015

Today’s episode is a rehash of an article found on Dappered. It’s one from last year in which Joe adequately takes down the idea of achieving a perfect fit and criticizes those who waste too much time an effort in its pursuit.

Check out the original Dappered article here.

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The fine gentlemen over at Four Pins, especially their Twitter account

Embarrassment:

Keyboard jockeys at Style Forum

All three of these perfectly demonstrate the awkwardly stiff Style Forum Stance. The first photo was submitted on a thread, and then marked, as seen now, by a commenter criticizing the button stance, the minor bowing of the lapel, the too-short collar, and the awkward drape of the sleeve.

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