Blue Blooded Instagrammer #60: @distantrelativesalut
“I remember having bruises on my hips because I wore them daily while commuting to work on my bike, haha! 927 wears and counting. Absolutely love the pair!”
The Responsibility of Influencers with Carl Murawski (S01E21)
Joining us once again is boot reviewer, Carl Murawski. For this second episode in a batch recording (the first was episode #20), we’re talking about the state of influencers on the heritage style scene.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #59: @kill_your_jeans
“I realized how much larger the denim community was through Instagram and I really liked being able to talk to so many different people about their experiences with different brands, fits, material, and techniques.”
7 Benefits of Wearing Boots with Carl Murawski (S01E20)
In the 20th episode of The Denim & Boots Podcast, Jake and Thomas are joined by Carl Murawski to talk about seven important benefits of wearing boots.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #58: @wings_n_work
“I’d say I took 98% of my shots myself and the rest by whoever’s nearby with instructions on how I want to frame it. Would you believe even my 4-year-old took some of those shots!?”
Denim’s Roots and Future with 3×1’s Scott Morrison (S01E19)
This week on the podcast, Jake and I are joined by Scott Morrison from 3×1 to talk about the travel documentary series, Common Threads, that he’s launching.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #57: @vorstenbos
Jerry’s favourite jeans are the 1947 501XX. “It looks a lot like the 501 we have nowadays, but with a slightly baggier fit and rockabilly look.”
Life After Instagram with Greg @denimhound (S01E18)
On this episode, Jake and I are joined by Greg Tamura aka ‘The Denim Hound’ to talk about what he calls “life after Instagram.”
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #56: @shadesofindig0
“I was just kind of a lurker for a while. Then I thought I’d start contributing a bit to the community. From there, it turned into a fun blog of sorts where I could track my own style evolution.”
Ask Us Anything (S01E17)
This week on the podcast, Jake and I are doing a special podcast version of AMA (ask me everything) where we answer listener questions.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #55: @greenvinedenim
Evan aka @greenvinedenim started posting pictures of his Levi’s 511s in 2015. But when he got his first pair of Iron Hearts, he decided to dedicate an Instagram account to his denim obsession.
How Bryan from The Rite Stuff Built His Brand (S01E16)
In this episode, Jake and I talk to Bryan Shettig from The Rife Stuff. You’ll hear how Bryan got into denim, how he ended up living in Taiwan, and how he gets his clothes made in Japan.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #54: @thisisallihavenow
Chris got into Instagram and denim after a personal tragedy, and has used the platform to get back on his feet. The plus side is that we can enjoy his daily outfit pics.
How to Wash Raw Denim and Why You Should (S01E15)
In this episode, Jake and I talk about denim care and how to wash jeans. We discuss the pros and cons of never or at least very infrequent washing, as well as the different washing methods we recommend.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #53: @longjohn_denimblog
Wouter Munnichs has been working with denim since the early 90s. And since 2011, he’s been blogging about it at Long John. Here he answers my Q&A.
Online vs. Brick and Mortar with Clobber Calm (S01E14)
In this episode, Jake and I are joined by Ben Woodhouse aka @clobbercalm. We talk about Ben closing his store and what he’s up to next, which leads us to a discussion about online vs. brick and mortar retail.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #52: @kingyuyiu
King-Yu Yiu or simply @kingyuyiu is known throughout the denim world on Instagram for his extremely faded Lee jeans. Here’s the story of the guy behind the fades.
How to Clean and Condition Your Boots (S01E13)
Keeping your boots clean and properly conditioning is not only important because it makes them look good. It’ll also make them last longer. So in this episode, Jake and I talk about boot care.
Blue Blooded Instagrammer #51: @evanholahan
When I was putting together Victor aka @selvedge1’s Q&A earlier this year, I got to talk to his friend and fellow photographer @evanholahan. He’s this week’s Blue Blooded Instagrammer.
Best Made vs. Best Marketed Boots with Carl Murawski (S01E12)
In this episode of the podcast, Jake and I are joined by Carl Murawski who runs a successful YouTube channel where he reviews quality clothes, boots and accessories.