After five wonderful years, Lather Talk is coming to a close. Join us for this final episode of the podcast, where we share some of our personal highlights from the show's past and what the future might hold! ADDITIONAL LINKS Gerard's Photography IG: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardphotos/ Jon's Comic Book IG: https://www.instagram.com/oldstuffizcool/ ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 FOLLOW JON Inst...
Nov 22, 2024•45 min•Ep. 73
In this episode, we have a great conversation with Kyle, artisan and owner of Summer Break Soaps! We’ll talk about how he got his start, as well as a brand new soap that’s coming out very soon! FOLLOW SUMMER BREAK SOAPS Website: https://summerbreaksoaps.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summerbreaksoaps/ ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk M...
Mar 22, 2024•54 min•Ep. 72
In this episode, Jon and Gerard speak with artisan brushmaker Paul Trotter of Trotter Handcrafts, who just so happens to be the most recent winner for Best Brushmaker in the Third Annual Lather Talk Awards! We’ll talk about how he got into brushmaking, what we can expect from Trotter Handcrafts this coming year, and even some of the hobbies he enjoys outside of wetshaving! FOLLOW TROTTER HANDCRAFTS Website: https://www.instagram.com/trotterhandcrafts/ Instagram: https://www.trotterhandcrafts.com...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 71
It's time for the Third Annual Lather Talk Awards! Our viewers and listeners have voted in a number of categories, showing some love to the great artisans and brands in the world of wetshaving. Thank you for everyone who participated in the nominating and voting process, here are the nominees and categories for this year's awards show: BEST RAZOR MAKER -Aylsworth Razors -Blackland Razors -Karve Shaving -Rockwell Razors BEST BRUSH MAKER -AKA Brushworx -Chisel & Hound -Mojo Handcrafts -Trotter...
Jan 30, 2024•28 min•Ep. 70
Happy New Year! In this episode (which was recorded about a week before Christmas), Jon and Gerard look back on the year, share some of their favorite moments, and look ahead to what 2024 might hold. VOTE in the 2023-24 Lather Talk Awards: https://forms.gle/r5Nv1V6cRrBs9SwDA Lather Talk x Ariana and Evans Stateside Sonata shaving soap and aftershave now available at both A&E and The Razor Company: https://aegrooming.com/ https://www.therazorcompany.com/ ------------------------------------- ...
Jan 04, 2024•44 min•Ep. 69
Lather Talk Wet Shaving Podcast Episode 68 - Thankful Off the heels of the recent Thanksgiving holiday, Jon and Gerard share some things they are grateful for and have two big announcements to share with podcast fans: a new collaboration with Ariana & Evans and the call for nominations for the second annual Lather Talk Awards! LINKS Lather Talk Awards Nominations Form: https://bit.ly/3R3WunQ Ariana & Evans: https://aegrooming.com/ ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website...
Dec 06, 2023•44 min•Ep. 68
Jon and Gerard tackle the topic of travel and traditional shaving and share some tips that fellow wetshaving enthusiasts need to know! ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LatherTalkPodcast FOLLOW JON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lathertalk Twitter: https://twit...
Oct 27, 2023•49 min•Ep. 67
Lather Talk Wet Shaving Podcast Episode 66 - The Canadian Mafia Show In this episode of Lather Talk, we have our very first roundtable on the podcast, featuring the wonderful group of guys from the Canadian Mafia Show! The Canadian Mafia Show is a live show on Instagram that airs every other Wednesday where the hosts, a rambunctious and diverse group of Canadian wetshavers, tackle various topics in the hobby, current events, and try to highlight the Canadian brands and artisans in traditional sh...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 66
Lather Talk Wet Shaving Podcast Episode 65 - Chris Christiansen, Owner of Gentleman’s Nod In this episode of Lather Talk, we have guest host Nate Bauermeister (of Instagram’s BBS.Live) and our featured guest. Chris Christiansen, owner of men’s grooming brand Gentleman’s Nod! FOLLOW Gentleman’s Nod Website: https://gentlemansnod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentlemansnod/ FOLLOW Nate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbs.live/ ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Webs...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 65
Lather Talk Wet Shaving Podcast Episode 64 - We're Back! Jon and Gerard are back from the summer podcast break! We do some catching up, share some exciting life updates, and check in where we are currently with the wetshaving hobby! We hope you enjoy it, thanks for tuning in! ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop...
Sep 13, 2023•46 min•Ep. 64
Lather Talk Wet Shaving Podcast Episode 63 - When the Thrill is Gone Jon and Gerard are joined by returning guest HD Shaves to discuss what happens when the thrill of the wetshaving is waning or gone. We also touch a little on the current state of the wetshaving hobby, the importance of getting more people to try wetshaving, and even the nature of friendships in a hobby setting. Trust us, it's all connected and we hope you enjoy the episode! HD Shaves YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HDShaves I...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 63
Lather Talk Wet Shaving Podcast Episode 62 See You Later! Artisans Shutting Their Doors Jon and Gerard discuss the recent slew of wet shaving artisans who have closed down and what implications it might have on the current state of the wetshaving hobby. ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LatherTalkPodcast FOLL...
Apr 28, 2023•39 min
Our guest this episode is wetshaving YouTuber Shaving with Greg Tardif! Greg has some of (if not the best) production quality in the wetshaving niche and we get down to talking about who some of his influences are, some of his favorite gear, and some of the hot topics concerning content creation! **NOTE** There is some salty language used in the episode, so please use your best judgement if you're listening to the episode with children around. MENTIONS 1. 5 BEST Things About Traditional Wet Shav...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 61
It's time fo the second annual LATHER TALK AWARDS SHOW! This year we had YOU the audience help with nominating and voting for who would win the oh so prestigious HOGGIE AWARD! Here are the categories and nominees: BEST RAZOR MAKER Alpha Shaving Works Aylsworth Razors Blackland Razors Karve Shaving Wolfman Razors BEST BRUSH MAKER Chisel and Hound Smilez for Milez Trotter Handcrafts Turn n Shave Turning by TanZ The Varlet BEST BRUSH KNOT AP Shave Co G5C Declaration Grooming B14 Turn n Shave M4 Wal...
Feb 03, 2023•38 min•Ep. 60
In the last episode for 2022, Jon and Gerard discuss some Christmas traditions and highlights from this past year! VOTE for your favorites in the Lather Talk Awards: http://bit.ly/3vdJ0vj --------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LatherTalkPodcast FOLLOW JON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ TikTok: https:/...
Dec 22, 2022•38 min•Ep. 59
In this episode, Jon and Gerard discuss Thanksgiving traditions and the three year anniversary of Lather Talk. We also have a new Listener Spotlight with sloppybadger, who some of you might know from Instagram. Check out the Lather Talk Discord to submit your nominations for the Lather Talk Awards: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 Sloppybadger's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sloppybadger/ --------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Discord: https://disco...
Dec 07, 2022•51 min•Ep. 58
In this episode, Jon and Gerard speak with Kaleb Aylsworth, Founder and Lead Designer of Aylsworth Razors. They talk about how Aylsworth Razors premiere razor, the Drakkant, how Kaleb went about designing his own razor not long into his wetshaving journey, and also touch upon some of Kaleb’s career as a designer on a number of well known titles in the world of video games. Aylsworth Razors Website: https://aylsworthrazors.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aylsworth.razors/ YouTube: https...
Nov 18, 2022•57 min•Ep. 57
In this episode, we talk to artisan brushmaker Rob Moffett of Chisel & Hound! We discuss how Rob got into brushmaking, the challenges of taking his hobby and turning it into a full-time venture, and get some insights on brush knots and how customer preferences have changed over time. LINKS Chisel and Hound Website - https://chiselandhound.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chiselandhound/ ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Discord: ht...
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 56
In this episode, Jon and Gerard catch up after having a break in the podcast over the summer! They discuss the problem with having too many soaps and how can a hobbyist prevent hoarding and better appreciate the items in their collection. Jon shares how he is rediscovering boar hair brushes, but what does Gerard think of all this, is he fan of the boar? Last but not least, a new Listener Spotlight segment is here, featuring listener and wetshaving community member Matt Fox. We hope you enjoy the...
Sep 16, 2022•52 min
On this week’s podcast, we have wetshaving YouTuber and professional musician HD Shaves on the show! We discuss what got him to start his channel, his love of single edge razors, as well as a peek into the life of a professional jazz pianist and organist. LINKS HD Shaves YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/HDShaves HD Shaves Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hdshaves/ Henry’s Music Website - http://henrydickhoff.com/ Visceral Trio Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m5NSroE1...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 54
We are back from our short break and just in time to chat with Ben Esposito of House of Mammoth to discuss our collaboration: Voices! You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how this scent inspired by the mango sticky rice came together, the deeper meaning behind the name, and the organization that a portion of the proceeds will be going to, Stop AAPI Hate ( https://stopaapihate.org/ ). Voices will be available as a shave soap, aftershave splash, balm, and fragrance. A handful of brushes featurin...
Aug 12, 2022•59 min•Ep. 53
Hey Lather Talkers, we’ve got something a little different this episode. First Jon and Gerard do a little catch up and talk about recent pick-ups, products they are currently enjoying, and reddit’s Eight Annual Lather Games. We also have a very exciting announcement in this episode you won’t want to miss! Then we kick-off a brand new segment for the show, the Listener Spotlight, where we bring on a listener to have a brief chat and ask them, “What would you bring for your desert island shave?” O...
Jun 10, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Our guest for this episode is none other than Chris Cullen of Catie's Bubbles, one of the early artisan soap makers in the wetshaving who just so happens to be pretty talented at scenting as well! Chris has seen trends come and go in wetshaving is set to celebrate TEN years in the business. What does he have planned to commemorate the occasion? You'll have to listen to find out! Aside from his wealth of knowledge as an artisan, we also talk (a little) about our shared love of professional wrestl...
May 16, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Our guests for the podcast this episode are Jake and Ashley Yates of Yates Precision Razors! We get a behind-the-scenes look at the life of this husband and wife manufacturing duo, how they've shifted from part-time to full-time, and juggling work/life balance. Yates Precision Razors Website: https://yatesprecision.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yatesprecisionrazors/ ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/l...
Apr 22, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Hey everyone, my name is Jon, you might also know me as Latherhog, and I want to invite you to listen to my wet shaving podcast, Lather Talk! Join me and my co-host Gerard as we tackle different topics in the hobby and interview the many creators and artisans in the traditional shaving space! Razors, shaving brushes, soaps, aftershaves, we cover it all! This is a show created for wet shaving enthusiasts, and by tuning in, you’ll be listening to other folks who have taken their personal grooming ...
Apr 05, 2022•53 sec
We’re joined by friend-of-the-show Ross McBee for a casual conversation tackling a number of topics: the ebb and flow of interest as a wetshaving hobbyist and taking healthy breaks, price increases all around us, and ultimately end up on the state of the shaving brush market and predictions where it may go. We just love talking about brushes! LINKS Ross’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nova_shaves/ ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Discord:...
Apr 05, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Our guests this episode are the hosts of the Take Care Men Podcast, Todd Stanfield of “Take Care Man” and Andy Wilmer of “The Opinionated Brit!” We discuss how they first decided to work together to take on the important topic of men’s mental health, what are their favorite parts about the wetshaving hobby, and the highs and lows of content creation. If you need help or just someone talk to, please use the following link to find resources in both the US and UK: https://www.takecareman.com/help L...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Our guest for this episode is Daniel Jantzi, CEO and Found of Henson Shaving! Bringing to market a razor with the precision and tolerances of Aerospace quality manufacturing, we talk to Daniel about how the company got started, how response has been within the wetshaving community, and much more! Henson Shaving Website: https://hensonshaving.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hensonshaving/ In the episode, we talk about the possibility of an AL13 razor with the aggressive plate. If you ar...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 8
After some delays, I am happy to finally bring you the first annual Lather Talk Awards show! Gerard and I will share with you our top picks (and honorary mentions) from 2021 in the following categories: Best Razor Best Brush Best Discovery Best Wetshaving Scent Best Shaving Soap Base Best New Artisan Tune in to see if our picks match up with yours! ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk Discord: https://dis...
Jan 29, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 7
After some delays, I am happy to finally bring you the first annual Lather Talk Awards show! Gerard and I will share with you our top picks (and honorary mentions) from 2021 in the following categories: Best Razor Best Brush Best Discovery Best Wetshaving Scent Best Shaving Soap Base Best New Artisan Tune in to see if our picks match up with yours! ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk Discord: https://dis...
Jan 27, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 7
