Failing Upwards

Let's try this again. In a shocking turn of events, the boys are BACK this week with our SEASON 11 premiere. The boys are joined by long-time homie, 18 East's Antonio Ciongoli. Antonio hits the stu to talk about cutting his teeth amongst the greats at Ralph Lauren, his untouchable design pedigree, and then venturing out and doing things his own way at 18 East. Then, in what may very well be our last Captain's Log/Letters to Home ever, the core 4 all give their own constructive criticism after FU's disastrous 3 year run. See you next week?

In part 2 of our season 10 finale, the boys and PFT continue their award winning conversation, covering everything from why he copped a month's worth of vintage band tees, where he sees Pardon My Take in 10 years and getting to the bottom of his spiciest take of all time.

Lady and gents, we got him! This week, Jimmy and Larry are joined by PMT's very own PFT Commenter. In part 1 of our spicy interview with PFT, the boys discuss the moment PFT found out he's poor, why he doesn't fuck with Heelys, and how he uses his fame for good.

The boys are back this week delivering Pt. II of our all-time blassic interview with GQ's Mark Anthony Green. Smash that mf play button to hear about the worst fit MAG has worn to a Target, who his Mt. Rushmore of directors is, and how he feels about the new golden era GQ. 

Jimmy and Larry are back this week with part one of an outrageous studio sesh featuring GQ's Mark Anthony Green. MAG hit the stu to talk about why Tokyo is the best city in the world, why house slippers are the ultimate luxury, and what makes a substantial collaboration. 

Jimmy and Larry are hitting the high seas this week with none other than Rowing Blazers' founder Jack Carlson. Jack joins the boys to talk through prep's revival, the pizza and soda-based diet of a champion rower, the subtle art of turd hazing and what it's like collaborating with all of your favorite brands. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, we've got ourselves the FU financial scandal of the century

This week, the boys are bringing you the only jawnz ep that matters, featuring none other than Blamo!'s Jeremy Kirkland. Jeremy hits the stu to talk about what it takes to dress like a cool dad, how to finesse your way to Italy, why FU is his favorite podcast, and the differences between class and swag. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, James breaks down how he milked Barstool benefits at a Buffalo Bills game.

This week, James and Lawrence are joined by their mother and Shoppe Object founder, Minya Quirk. Minya hits the stu for a three hour marathon down memory lane, revealing how guys shouldn't decorate their apartments, who the best and worst brand clients are, and what it was like plucking the boys from complete obscurity and putting them on the path that would one day culminate with The Only Podcast That Matters™️.

Double podded up on a Tuesday?! We're back with part two of our James Beard Award winning slap featuring Bon Appetit's Alex Delany. Alex and the boys are picking up right where they left off with the three main subjects of the pod and more, covering the importance of putting together a high-low first date, what Alex is eating on death row and how else a gourmet jawnz enthusiast likes to spend his money. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, a quick discuss of the future perhaps?

The whole gang's eatin this week, courtesy of the boys' five-star gourmet slapperoni featuring Bon Appetit's Drinks Editor, Alex Delany. Alex hits the stu to talk about what the best pizza in New York REALLY is, how he's navigated the world of both jawnz and food, and even does a taste test of one of his favorite cocktails with the Core 4 live on air. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys discuss what's another first in FU history –– an episode so good, it's being served in two courses.

Well, we got another one for the FU history books, gang. Brendan B. Brown of Wheatus, writer and performer of this very podcast's national anthem “Teenage Dirtbag”, hits the stu to talk about playing for thousands of fans all over the world, being covered by your favorite artists, and what it takes to write a global smash hit record born out of Satanic violence. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys address an unfortunate encounter that almost derailed this joyous and momentous occasion.

The Season 10 hits just keep on slapping this week with FU's first ever rapper guest, Gashi aka the trap Phil Collins. Gashi graces the studio to talk about earning literal street cred from Kanye, his ground level involvement in pushing A$AP Rocky's Babushka Boi agenda, working his way from being homeless to making hits, and even shares some of his finest sextape work with the Fail Gang.

It's the Season 10 premiere and Jimmy and Larry are kicking things off with one of our longest episodes ever featuring massive Fail Gang member and the founder of Bare Knuckles, Jacob Keller. Jacob hits the stu to talk about being the og hypebeast YouTuber, getting his ass absolutely torched on “Fashion Bros!”, digging in the crates for the most fire vintage, tossing fits and where he finds his inspiration as a designer. Get fucking busy cause the people's champ is finally here, baby!

It's the season finale and the boys are going out with a fucking banger featuring none other than the queen of LA, SOSUPERSAM. Sam hits the stu to talk about her time as a back-up dancer to the stars, being an independent artist in 2019, and why she throws food during her legendary DJ sets. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, Jame and Larry do a live taste test of a very special FU-inspired beer.

James and Lawrence are back with skateboarding and streetwear legend Jimmy Gorecki. Jimmy drove to the stu all the way from LA to talk about working for Pharrell during his days skating for Ice Cream, making the move to LA despite the city's absolutely trash style, and how he's setting trends with JSP and Standard Issue. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, Jimmy recaps his overseas travels.

The boys are back with a slapperoni for the ages featuring founder of the only barbershop that matters, Rob McMillen. Rob hits the stu to talk about the best barbershop etiquette, cutting Pete Campbell's hair while he was on Mad Men, and starting one of the best barbershops in New York City. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, James and Lawrence have a real heart to heart with Chuckles about his role on the pod.

Season 9 continues and you already know Jim and Lar are back with another slapperoni featuring High Snobiety's fashion editor-at-large and stylist, Corey Stokes. Corey joins FU to talk dressing your favorite celebs, behind-the-scenes of the high-powered fashion world, and getting fits off full time. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys get to the bottom of Chuck's pivot into sobriety.

This week, Jimmy and Larry are joined by Barstool Sports' resident Chicks in the Office, Ria Ciuffo and Francesca Mariano. The Chicks join the boys to talk about dealing with swagless homies in the office, preaching YouTube gossip to teens on SnapChat, and how they became new media superstars. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys play a sick and twisted game by spoiling an upcoming FU extended universe crossover pod because some men just want to watch the world burn.

This week, Jimmy and Larry are joined by the Sultan of Supreme himself, Eric Whiteback. “Eric” hits the stu to talk about whether he'd fuck a Supreme fleshlight, what being a religious dude in the grimy streetwear world is like, and the ludicrous amount of money he's spent on amassing one of the largest Supreme collections in the world. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys catch up with the Pod Princess herself, this week's guest producer and Fail Gang favorite, Jourdyn Berry.

This week, James and Lawrence are joined by esteemed menswear designer and lifestyle icon, founder of Casablanca, Charaf Tajer. Charaf joins the boys to talk Parisian style, casting your favorite rappers and how to live a sophisticated life of true luxury. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, a real time peek at how the FU IG caption sausage is made.

Jimmy and Larry are back with an episode for jawnz enthusiasts everywhere featuring creator of the #outfitgrid, Dennis Todisco. Dennis hits the stu to talk about what makes a winning outfit, how he survived years of being surrounded by trash fits in San Francisco, and what it's like being the father of one of the biggest jawnz enthusiast communities online. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, a post-honeymoon Larry gives us his take on Chuckles' performance as guest host last week.

Lady and gentlemen, we finally got him. Guest host Chuck takes on FU's white whale, Jon Moy, for the Season 9 premiere.

Season finale, motherfuckers! James and Lawrence extend an olive branch to a major player in the FU extended universe, Seam's Jake Woolf. Woolfie joins the boys to talk about being a sober wolf pack of one, accuse FU of Jonah Hill stolen valor, and how he navigates the swagless tech world as a fashion king. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys do a quick recap of the short but unprecedentedly excellent run that was season 8.

The FU squad is joined by Genius' Chief Content Officer Brendan Frederick for an uncut slapioli of an episode. BFred hits the stu to claim Soulja Boy's debut as one of the greatest works of art in the history of mankind, reveal his weirdly intimate relationship with Nike co-founder Phil Knight, and how he's fuckin up the whole content game and shifting the goddamn paradigm at Genius. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys interview this week's guest producer and FU's token female listener Jourdyn Berry, who dishes the Barstool dirt.

This week, FU is joined by the only DIY artist that matters, Nicole McLaughlin. Nicole makes a rare public appearance at the stu to talk about deconstructing all your favorite jawnz, designing the Vetements x Reebok collab, how she navigates the freelance landscape as a designer in demand and sexism in streetwear. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, Lawrence reveals the back-channel horse-trading that got him the IG verification he's been thirsting after for so long and the boys discuss how this Jon Moy pod could actually come together.

The boys are back this week and keeping it gritty with NYC legend and Concepts' General Manager, Bahr Brown. Bahr hits the stu for one of the spiciest Fit Checks in history, talks about how he got to owning 1200 pairs of sneakers, what the best (and worst) shoes of all time are, and how he stays on the bleeding edge of culture. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys discuss FU's current scheduling mayhem.

Well, it's throwback Thursday in the FU stu this week. Jimmy and Larry are back in the pocket and the whole band is absolutely jamming. That's right, it's a Boyz Only™️ raw, uncut gem full of brazy banter just like the good ol' days. We're talking the cresting of camp collars, the turnover of tie-dye, the misses in music, and the smoshes on screen.

She's back, folks! The East Coast Media Elite Queen herself, Naomi Fry, staff writer at The New Yorker, returns to the FU stu to talk about the infinite possibilities that come with being high, being followed by your favorite celebs on social media and how her life has changed since coming on the pod nearly one year ago. You asked for it. You got it. The Return of the OG Fuccmom is upon us. The Fairy Podmother has arrived. Let's. Fucking. Go.

Season 8 rolls on with the shocking return of the Bravo Boyz, featuring none other than Summer House's alpha king Kyle Cooke. The Rosé Ruler hits the stu to talk about starting an alcoholic beverage empire,  having his entire life (including three hour boners) broadcast on TV, and spilling the twisted tea on what cast members are absolute snakes. Then, on Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys lob out potential options for the upcoming FU corporate retreat.

This one's for the gd mf rafters, folks. The boys kick off FU's gritty reboot with the legendary Dro Grindstein of Def Jam. Dro hits the brand new, state of the art Barstool trap to drop endless gems, from where hip-hop is headed next to working with certified A-listers, like Eminem, Nate Dogg and Action Bronson. Then in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys critique their new digs.

Buckle the fuck up, Fail Gang! It's our 100th episode and you already know we're bringing you another Bertified FU Blassic™ with one of our biggest capital F Fashion guests yet, Our Legacy's Jockum Hallin aka the Yoker. Jockum hits the stu all the way from Sweden to talk about the art of the understated drip, what it's like running one of FU's favorite brands, and kitting out celebs like Jay-Z and Drake. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys celebrate the milestone that is putting out 100 episodes of this bullshit that we all love so much. 

We're kicking off Season 8 with the crossover ep of the century, featuring none other than Cum Town's Adam Friedland. Adam joins the boys to talk about beefing with Chelsea Clinton on Twitter, getting cucked by a DJ, and how he didn't propose to his fiancée. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, Lawrence goes off on Jimmy and Chuckles for going to the Eric Emmanuel Easter Brunch event that he wasn't invited to.

The boys are slamming the door on Season 7 with a finale for the rafters featuring Patia of Patia's Fantasy World, aka your favorite memer's favorite memer. Patia joins the gang to deliver one of the wildest FUs to date, exposing racist meme accounts, reminiscing on getting paid to pee into dudes' mouths, and breaking down why everyone she sleeps with owns a skateboard. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys take a victory lap, recapping the absolute, unadulterated slapper that was Season 7. See you next year! Just kidding. We're contractually obligated to bring you Season 8 next Thursday.

Yee-AND WE CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH-haw! Horny Jimmy and Married Larry have survived the #TheTexasWedding and are kicking off their most robust ep yet with a full-fledged recap of the event of the season. Then, we've got an absolute slaperoni of an interview with friend of the pod, wedding invitee, and Bonobos editorial director, John Jannuzzi. J-Uzi hits the stu to talk about slanging slacks, building a cookie empire, getting buff af and what Failing Upwards Creative Agency LLC can do for you. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys finally end the charade and declare their true love and respect for the Stool and Stars because, well, yeah, they fucked the fuck up and need to save as much face as possible.

Jimmy Horny and Marry Larry are back for another all-time episode featuring the only independent sneaker designer that matters, John Geiger. The Geigz regales the boys with tales of growing up with Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller, collabing with a strip club, and why Nike will never work with him. Plus put ur yeeyee juice in the mf air to toast Lawrence as we go full cowboy on his bitchass and do some live podding straight from the texas wedding (unbeknownst to the man of the hour).

Folks, we've got the jawnz ep of the goddamn millennium this week featuring none other than “The Reluctant Anthropologist” himself,  Mordechai Rubenstein. Mister Mort joins the gang to talk about Canal Street bootleg politics, being ahead of  just about every trend, flicking up NYC's best and brightest fits and more. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, Larry addresses all the Texas Wedding™ talk in his final days as an unmarried man.

Jimmy and Larry are back this week with that raw, uncut, pure East Coast Media Elite™️ shit with Futurism's Chief Content Officer Foster Kamer. Foster hits the stu to talk about manning a media empire, matching with celebs on Raya, and why he doesn't fuck with Mad Men. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys talk about FU's newfound Big Cat energy.

We finally got him, ladies and gentlemen. The pander ep of the goddamn millennium is upon us. This week, FU is joined by Pardon My Take's Dan “Big Cat” Katz. Big Cat hits the stu for a marathon sesh with the boys to talk The Art of the Deal™️, pitch his best ideas to take the pod nuclear, experience the Odell Beckham Jr. trade live on air and more. You don't wanna miss this because Dan said he's never coming back on. Like ever. Seriously.

You asked and we answered, baby. The whole FU crew is in the stu this week answering questions from the Fail Gang. Find out what James is wearing to Larry's wedding, just how they became world-renowned jawnz enthusiasts, and who Chuck would cast as the boys in the hypothetical FU Zoovie nobody wants to watch. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys tease next week's BIG guest.

The boys are kicking things off this week with a spicy recap of last week's collaborative zoovie with Saturdays NYC, followed by an interview with long overdue guest, Senior Editor of Complex, Frazier Tharpe. Frazier joins the gang to talk about bricking his fits from coast to coast, why Netflix is evil, and even sheds some light on the TV show he's writing. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, it's Call To Action City and a sloppy tease for next week's hotly-anticipated AMA pod.

We say this a lot, but this time, the boys are finally fucking back! James and Lawrence return to the Barstool Stu with former colleague, esteemed East Coast Media Elite, Donnie Kwak, the East Coast Bureau Chief at the Ringer. Donnie joins the boys to talk about what it was like bringing Desus and Mero together, loving Romantic Comedies, and what it's like to be an Asian-American in pop culture today. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys share some details about their Happy Hour with Saturdays NYC.

It's another FU Creative Agency LLC original baby! This week, the boys are bringing you Fuck With/Not Fuck With (Working Title): The Zoovie™, a compilation ep of our guests' favorite things, featuring prestige personas Rachel Tashjian, Sam Lerner, Brock Korsan, Hank Lockwood, Sam Hine, Jon Caramanica, and Caleb Pressley.

We finally got him, folks! James and Lawrence are back in the booth doing what god intended them to do, featuring noted friend of the pod and one of NYC's best new designers, Eric Emanuel. Eric hits the stu to talk buying Warhols with collab checks, loving basketball shorts while not knowing shit about sports, and what it was like designing one of the year's most coveted sneakers with Adidas. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys send out some Fail Gang feelers for potentially FU's first-ever live show.

CALL IT! The boys are back this week with another FU Hotline™ special, featuring last minute special replacement third mic all-star and fan favorite, Barstool Outdoors' very own, YP. From talking about how many times they bust every morning, to which way they wipe their butts, we're answering BIG questions only straight from the Fail Gang's 10 million beautiful minds.

Jimmy and Larry never miss. Season 7 stays surgical with a 4 mic masterpiece, featuring No Losses aka Young Costanza and Topshelf Tyson. YC and Topshelf join the boys to talk Milly Rocking innocent bystanders to death, going viral on the timeline, soundtracking the night of your goddamn life and more. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, a moving tribute to a silent, but crucial member of the Fail Gang who is no longer with us. Rest In peace, Carolyn, you dead bitch. We love you. You will live on in our hearts and minds forever. Salute.

Jimmy and Larry are keeping the fire burning with another slapchop this week featuring the Catfish guy, Nev Schulman. Nev joins the boys to talk about why he doesn't wear underwear, foreskin appreciation, what it's like being a professional cockblock and Catfish truthers. Then,  in Captain's Log/Letters to home, welcome to couple's counseling with Mr. and Mrs. Chuckles.

Season 7's finally here, baby! The boys are kicking things off with an absolute slapper featuring Union LA's esteemed owner, the one and only Chris Gibbs. Chris joins the gang to talk about what it's like being the only person that dresses well in LA, being the only fan of house music who's never been to a rave, and creating the best sneaker of 2018. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys talk about what life is like at Barstool in a post-bagioli world.

This week on the season 6 finale of FU, James and Lawrence are welcoming back local Paterson legend, friend of the pod and Fail Gang deep cut favorite, Complex's Angel Diaz. Angel returns to the stu to talk about the perils of gentrification, white people food, and pulling up to the club with your own bottle of coquito. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, Lawrence fills everyone in on the demise of the greatest Twitter account of all time, Four Pins. See you next year.

James and Lawrence are back for the most out of pocket FU After Dark™️ yet, featuring their old pal and the least east coast, least media, least elite guest ever to grace the pod, Nick Grant. Nick joins the boys to talk about being the only black guy living in Iowa, how he sharted after dunking on Gilbert Arenas, and what it was like being an og #menswear head. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys eagerly await the now instant blassic FU Holiday zooooooovie that has already happened because this podcast was recorded last Friday.

James and Lawrence are back with another Hollywood blassic featuring comedian and actor Adam Pally. Pally joins the gang to talk about his illustrious history of getting canceled, researching weed carriers, spending over a million dollars on jawnz, and his starring role on one of FU's favorite sitcoms ever, Happy Endings. Plus, it's the glorious return of the Pump Boyz™️. Finally, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys preview the upcoming FU holiday zoovie at Kinfolk.

James and Lawrence are back with another zoovie featuring Hollywood's own Dan Levy, head writer and executive producer on ABC's The Goldbergs. Dan joins the boys to talk about the biggest assholes in show biz, hosting his own MTV dating show, guest starring on The Office, and the possibility of FU becoming the next hit sitcom. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys convince guest producer Liam from the 508 to make a PMT x FU crossover episode happen.