GO CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS: www.headspace.com/clubcool www.hawthorne.co Barrett and Phil get together to give thanks this for new pickups to show and tell. Phil's leather rider jacket from John Elliott made its way in to town, and Barrett finally hit a restock of the New Balance 992 Nimbus Clouds at the local Nice Kicks. Speaking of shoes, next up is a discussion on house slippers and the overwhelming number of choices out there, about a thousand of which were submitted and suggested by t...
Nov 25, 2020•58 min
GO CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: www.boxofawesome.com (Code: CLUBCOOL) The boys have some sips in the studio to celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau day and compare a classic French version to a modern American take on the light red. Before the taste test, however, Barrett and Phil each have to redact former claims made on the pod. Other topics include some of the outfits from the 2020 NBA draft, the ongoing Black Friday sale craziness, Noah x Earth Wind & Fire, and probably some other stuff too. It's kind...
Nov 20, 2020•50 min
IMPORTANT STUFF: 1. Check out our sponsor for the best in men's personal care and for all your gift giving need: www.hawthorne.co 2. Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/AHPXrJ6w 3. Check us out on Patreon: www.patreon.com/clubcool 4. Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/clubcoolpod Barrett and Phil get together to chat about what's next for Supreme in the wake of their 2.1 billion dollar sale to VF. Next up, after watching "The Queen's Gambit," Barrett is feeling nostalgic for everything a...
Nov 13, 2020•56 min
Support This Pod's Sponsor, Get Dope Socks: www.bombas.com/cool Phil has returned to the studio to chat about a grab bag full of topics. Barrett talks Halloween, vintage shopping, and double knee pants before going deep on the Jacques Marie Mage x Nick Fouquet collaboration. Then, the boys roast the shit out of Demna's latest fashion troll, Balenciaga's Vibram FiveFingers spring-heeled abomination of a sneaker. To wrap things up, Barrett and Phil touch on the men's pearl jewelry trend, lay out t...
Nov 04, 2020•56 min
Support the pod and join the Discord: www.patreon.com/clubcool Braxton Manley, co-founder of Braxley Bands, joins Barrett on the podcast to talk about how he turned a college marketing project in to a booming business that's moving thousands of aftermarket Apple watch bands. After interviewing Braxton about the origins, history, and future of the company, the guys move on to broader style topics including the recent uptick in membership-based shopping programs, the importance of learning to sew,...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 6 min
CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR: www.hawthorne.co (Code: clubcool for 10% off) Barrett and Phil get together to chat about the issues people care about right now. Namely, how is Aimé selling out of $500 wool button downs and $400 cargo pants? Have they reached a new level of hype that makes them a more stylish and elevated Supreme? Barrett also gives some thoughts on his new pair of ALD x New Balance P550s that may or may not be giving off big golf spike energy. On the back half of the podcast, the boys b...
Oct 23, 2020•59 min
SUPPORT OUR WONDERFUL SPONSOR, BESPOKE POST: www.boxofawesome.com (Code: CLUBCOOL) Barrett and Phil are together in the lab again for an exposé on the world of fashion and sneaker reps, fakes, homages, and more. How did things get this deep? Is it Nike's fault? Is it ethical to support these types of products, and if so, where do you draw the line? But first, the guys discuss the current "Look" being endlessly served on everybody's Instagram Explore page, Phil gives a review of his new Veja snea...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 9 min
SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: www.bombas.com/cool With Phil absent today, Barrett kicks off the pod answering a few more listener questions with the help of Producer Randy. Topics include clothing featuring geographic locations you've never visited, fall colors, GQ's Top 50 Brands list, boat shoes, and more. On the back half of the pod, Barrett joins the Circling Back Podcast for "Club Ghoul's Halloween Extravaganza" where the dudes talk about the year's best costumes and more. SUPPORT THE POD! www.patre...
Oct 08, 2020•58 min
SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! www.boxofawesome.com (Code: CLUBCOOL) Barrett and Phil are in the lab together for International Podcast Day to answer some listener questions. After a brief discussion on gym kits and Phil's Fall Clothing Mount Rushmore, the dudes jump in: (2:16) Gym Kits (9:50) Phil's Fall Clothing Mt. Rushmore (17:55) The "Maufrais" Experience and Styling Felt Hats (36:25) Resetting Your Wardrobe & Evolving With Changing Styles (43:28) Lightning Round! SUPPORT THE POD & GET THE DI...
Oct 01, 2020•59 min
SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: www.luminskin.com/clubcool Pat Allen, the man behind Los Angeles-based contemporary clothing line UNI/FORM, sits down with Barrett and Phil to talk about starting the brand and where it goes from here. Check out UNI/FORM's latest offerings: www.uniformla.com SUPPORT THE POD: www.patreon.com/clubcool www.instagram.com/clubcoolpod
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr 15 min
CHECK OUT THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR: www.boxofawesome.com (Code: CLUBCOOL) Barrett and Phil connect in the studio to try out the McDonald's "Travis Scott Meal" live on-air and discuss the marketing brilliance behind the partnership. (IT'S LIT!) On the back half of the pod, the dudes pick up where last week's episode left off to talk about how the perfect t-shirt should fit in 2020 and how that differs from just a few years back. Finally, the guy's run through some of GQ's "Big Fits of the Week" to dis...
Sep 18, 2020•45 min
SUPPORT THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR: www.keeps.com/clubcool (First, apologies for the audio this week. Phil was out, and I was swamped, so this was recorded from the closet with a less-than-ideal mic setup.) Barrett jumps on the track solo to offer some thoughts on how elevated style foundations have undergone a significant shift over the past couple of years. Based on an unreleased column written towards the beginning of the pandemic, Barrett talks about how the routine answers he's given hundreds of t...
Sep 11, 2020•28 min
On this week's episode, Barrett regales Phil with numerous stories about shopping over the weekend, highlighting the ways brands have come up with "genius" tactics to get us to spend money. Products included in the conversation include the Nike SB "Laser Orange" Dunks, the Union Los Angeles Jordan drops, Aimé Leon Dore's first FW20 release, and house plants from Desk Plants in Austin, Texas. After that, the second half of the pod is dedicated to talking plants. It's Plant Week! SUPPORT THE POD! ...
Aug 31, 2020•55 min
Check out this week's sponsor, LUMIN, for incredible men's skincare products: www.luminskin.com/clubcool After a quick recap of the weekend and a brief discussion about new-age department store, Neighborhood Goods, Barrett and Phil talk music. The conversation includes notes about Sofia Coppola's new film scored by Barrett's favorite band, Phil's go-to vinyl albums, 90s and 2000s hip-hop, and why EDM is now a source of depression. Stay tuned for an eclectic mix of tracks on our second official p...
Aug 24, 2020•56 min
SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! www.bombas.com/cool Barrett and Phil are back for an episode in their new Monday time slot to recap the weekend and hit a few style and pop culture moments along the way. Barrett laments his first 72 hours with a new puppy while Phil gives us an update about shower doors. On the fashion front, the dudes discuss the sneaker choices of Zoe Kravitz, Ben Affleck, and Ana de Armas (AKA BenAna). That leads to a brief chat about JJJJound founder Justin Saunders who, it turns out, w...
Aug 17, 2020•45 min
SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR: www.boxofawesome.com (Code: CLUBCOOL) Barrett and Phil get together on Friday morning for another episode of Club Cool. Conversation begins with a recap of the individual house projects they've each got going on before moving in to a little bit of wine talk. After that, Barrett describes a colossal failure that occurred while trying to cop 18 East pants just before they hit record. In the back half of the pod, they discuss what to look for during Nordstrom's annual Anniversa...
Aug 14, 2020•52 min
Barrett and Phil get together this week to talk through some of 2020s current and emerging trends. As the discussion evolves from trucker hats to jean shorts to painted nails to carpenter pants, it becomes more and more clear that 2000s goth/punk/Warped Tour style has been refracted through Gen Z's propensity for slouchy silhouettes and pattern clashing to define the bleeding edge. Leave it to Hedi Slimane then, ever inspired by youth culture, to show us the way in his SS21 runway show, aptly ti...
Aug 05, 2020•50 min
1. Further discussion on "Down to Earth" and "I'll Be Gone in the Dark" 2. "BY THE NUMBERS" -- Breaking down some wildly fascinating numbers in the fashion world. 3. Bag Talk
Jul 30, 2020•55 min
SUPPORT THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR: www.luminskin.com/clubcool Phil and Barrett are back in the Lodge to bring you another episode of Club Cool. Today's poddy starts with a broad range of topics, covering everything from the weekend's hottest drops (Off-White 4s, Grateful Dead Dunks, jjjjound NBs, ALD sale) to Zac Efron's new Netflix show, "Down to Earth." In the second half of the show, the guys discuss everything you need to know about shopping on a budget, talking about specific brands and offering ...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 14 min
SUPPORT THE POD BY CHECKING OUT BESPOKE BOST: www.boxofawesome.com (Code: CLUBCOOL) Club Cool's very first guest, Ross Bolen, returns to the Clubhouse to breakdown some of the incredible style choices on display throughout FX on Hulu's "DAVE." From Mike's off-duty Online Ceramics tie-dyes to Dave's mauve suits and turtlenecks, "DAVE" showcased some quintessential white-guy style moves. Ross also chats about officially becoming an #influencer as a Zanerobe ambassador and the sneaker battle he rec...
Jul 17, 2020•59 min
Support our sponsors by checking out the links below: www.keeps.com/clubcool www.bombas.com/cool Barrett and Phil are back in the lab to record remotely and discuss Gap's big new deal with Kanye West. Of course, no conversation can be had at this point without also addressing Kanye's subsequent announcement that he's running for President. The dudes try to make sense of what came after Ye's declaration, as the sneaker mogul went on to make a number of outlandish quotes and claims in follow-up in...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 14 min
SUPPORT OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS! www.buyraycon.com/clubcool www.luminskin.com/clubcool Barrett and Phil are back to discuss contemporary art, specifically how it's been commodified by artists like Brian Donnelly (A.K.A. KAWS) and companies like Medicom Toy. Other artists such as Joshua Vides, Daniel Arsham, Will Bryant, Damien Hirst, and Jeff Koons are also brought in to the conversation, as are design collectives such as House of LAND. After getting artsy with it, the duo looks in to some of the...
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Go support our awesome sponsors: www.manscaped.com (Code: CLUBCOOL) www.bluechew.com (Code: CLUBCOOL) Barrett and Phil get together to talk fast food and coffee grinders before jumping in to a lengthier discussions about ways to mix up your wedding ring options. Next up is a rundown of our favorite Jordan models of all time. Support our Patreon: www.patreon.com/clubcool Follow us: www.instagram.com/clubcoolpod
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 4 min
The Bill Comes Due for "Streetwear" Plus Phil's "Last Dance" Takes & Space Hippie Snaz by Barrett Dudley
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 9 min
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! https://www.manscaped.com/ (Code: CLUBCOOL for 20% off) Join Barrett and Phil for another hour of style and pop culture discussion. Topics this week include the underwhelming Space-X astronaut suits, the great style featured in Netfix hit "Outer Banks," and the surprising steadiness hype and resell culture has shown in the face of a massive economic downturn and record-setting unemployment numbers. SUPPORT THE POD! www.patreon.com/clubcool www.instagram.com/clubcoolpod
May 29, 2020•52 min
Go Support Our Sponsors! www.luminskin.com/clubcool (Excellent skin solutions for men.) www.buyraycon.com/clubcool (Affordable high-quality bluetooth headphones.) Phil joins Barrett for a freewheeling conversation covering a very wide range of topics, including: - Lettuce trims - El Cosmico's serape robes - Levi's 501s & ALD loafers - Watch awareness - Post Last Dance Jordan resurgence - Sheer absurdity of the Nike Dunk craze - Almost bending to Supreme's will - The proposed changes to the o...
May 22, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Will DeFries of Washed Media, the Circling Back Podcast, and Sunday Scaries joins Barrett for a discussion on current buying habits, changing priorities, and the future of consumption as it relates to shopping for clothing and homewares. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: www.omaxhealth.com (Code: CLUBCOOL, 20% sitewide) www.bluechew.com (Code: CLUBCOOL, first shipment free) SUPPORT THE POD: www.patreon.com/clubcool www.instagram.com/clubcoolpod SUPPORT WILL DEFRIES: www.instagram.com/willdefries https://was...
May 15, 2020•53 min
Bilal Khan, Senior Editor at A Blog To Watch, the World's Most Popular Watch Blog, joins Barrett and Phil to discuss everything watches. After chatting about the industry at large and what it's like to review ultra-expensive watches, the guys break down some trending styles in the watch world and address some listener inquiries about age-appropriate luxury watches. Finally, they wrap up the conversation with a buyer's guide, giving advice to potential buyers about sourcing vintage watches and do...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 36 min
Barrett and Phil cover a ton of ground in today's episode. First up, an ode to the trail blazer himself, Dennis Rodman. The man paved the way for NBA enigmas like Russell Westbrook and Kelly Oubre Jr. as well as for modern rap icons like Young Thug and Lil' Uzi Vert. Up next, Barrett breaks down why country of origin is no longer a reliable indicator of quality in clothing and why China is actually able to produce some of the best products on the market. Finally, the dudes go through a round of ...
May 01, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Barrett and Phil jump on Streamyard to chat for a few minutes about a couple of the week's hottest style and pop culture moments. After Barrett breaks down a few of the online yoga options he's been testing out, the dudes discuss the ethics surround Supreme's ultra-hyped t-shirt drop for COVID-19 relief. Next up, the guys talk about several of the craziest fashions featured in ESPN's Michael Jordan documentary, "The Last Dance." SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR! www.hawthorne.co (Code: COOL) Timestamps: () (...
Apr 26, 2020•36 min