Throwing Fits: PATREON PREVIEW Met Gala Insider Trading
Date: May 1, 2026
Hosts: James Harris and Lawrence Schlossman
Theme: Navigating post-Italy adventures, flight etiquette (with a sartorial angle), inventing garments for modern problems—all served with trademark irreverence and self-awareness.
Episode Overview
In this Patreon preview, James and Lawrence reunite post-Italy adventure for an unfiltered catch-up, dissecting their recent travel mishaps and the logistical chaos that comes with running a global podcast. The focus rapidly shifts from apologizing for the late Miyako Belize episode to a signature deep dive on men’s travel and airline etiquette, with a comedic brainstorm on much-needed garment innovation. It's a classic Throwing Fits blend: equal parts fashion, function, and filth.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Post-Italy Housekeeping & Excuses (01:46 - 02:24)
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The hosts apologize for the delayed episode drop, blaming travel to Italy and time zones:
“And then we forgot we were in Italy.” – James Harris (02:22)
“Italy, working with Italians.” – Lawrence Schlossman (02:24)
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Teasers for upcoming content about their live show with Giorgio Armani and Miyako Belize.
2. In-Flight Sock & Slipper Etiquette (02:24 - 05:57)
Where hygiene and comfort collide—do you double up on socks, rock slippers, or brave the bathroom barefoot?
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Lawrence admits to wearing the provided socks over his normal socks:
“If they're slippers that are complimentary, then I'm not double bagging. The socks can kick rocks. No pun intended.” (02:46)
“I'll use the socks and just leave them on the plane.” (03:14)
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James’s Bathroom Protocol:
“When I lay down and sleep, I take my socks off... They’re covered in the blanket. The blanket is under them in the footstool.” (04:21)
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Vivid debate on the grossness scale of various in-flight foot strategies:
“Your pissy ass socks are just like on the blanket on your seat...” – James Harris (03:51)
“None of that is coming home with me. None of that is mine. Yeah, but you’re a paying customer.” – Lawrence Schlossman (03:55)
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Bathroom Anxiety:
“Almost pissed my pants when I got off the flight.” – James Harris (05:13)
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Big takeaway: Both hosts have elaborate (and slightly disgusting) routines for in-flight cleanliness, with neither willing to cross the ‘barefoot in the airplane bathroom’ threshold.
3. Fit Check & Gear Shoutouts (06:02 - 07:54)
Signature Throwing Fits: A full inventory of airplane style.
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Lawrence’s fit: Ruby Rosa slippers, man risa socks, MF Pen jeans (“these are my plain jeans”), a new Uru cotton V-neck from Tokyo.
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James and Lawrence realize their shared brand discovery trajectory:
“It’s a brand that I learned about from you from the fit check, which is honestly, the fit check is unbeatable intel and recon.” – Lawrence Schlossman (07:20)
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Existential knits anxiety:
“The idea of like hand washing knits… I hope that I’m not too stinky.” – Lawrence Schlossman (08:16)
4. “Inventing” the Ultimate Pit Garment (08:33 - 11:13)
A hilarious Shark Tank–esque riff: How do you protect your expensive knits from armpit sweat without suffering through a full undershirt?
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James wishes for something “that only like, covers your pits...like wraps around your shoulders, comes across your back, and wraps on the other shoulder” (09:06).
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Lawrence calls it:
“A dental dam for your pit skis.” (09:26)
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The brainstorm quickly turns to absurdity (and maybe genius?):
“If she doesn’t want me at my compression halter top, she doesn’t deserve me in my Uru.” – James Harris (11:07)
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They crowdsource for designs—Patreon listeners are invited to submit drawings:
“Winner will get 50% of all revenue. Actually, 30, 33%...60, 40. Let’s go. Patent pending.” – James Harris (09:43)
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Checks for existence:
“This 1000% exists. This is a Shark Tank ass thing.” – Lawrence Schlossman (11:15)
“I’m getting a lot of gay club rave stuff.” – James Harris (11:21)
“Leather daddy halter. Yeah. These are leather bras for the discernment gentleman.” – Lawrence Schlossman (11:29)
5. Underwear Choices, Laundry, and Saving the Best for Later (11:40 - 12:06)
- James reveals the logic behind underwear selection: don’t use your best pairs on laundry day, save them for trips.
“Why don’t I save my best underwear for my upcoming…For my next trip and why don’t I just run the fucking…These are great. They’re like…it’s a rip stop nylon kind of boxer. It’s fun.” – Lawrence Schlossman (11:49, lightly paraphrased for clarity)
Notable Quotes & Moments
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On in-flight foot hygiene:
“I love the idea of you go to the airplane bathroom barefoot, which I know people have done that.” – Lawrence Schlossman (04:44)
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On innovating for sweaty pits:
“Let’s invent that real quick. Everyone submit your drawings. Your tech design throwing fits. Come on, man. Patreon just DM us.” – James Harris (09:29)
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On living your most shameless travel life:
“If she doesn’t want me at my compression halter top, she doesn’t deserve me in my Uru.” – James Harris (11:07)
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On unexpected research results:
“I’m getting a lot of gay club rave stuff.” – James Harris (11:21)
Timestamps for Important Segments
- Post-Italy Apologies & Setup: 01:46 – 02:24
- Airplane Sock & Slipper Routine: 02:24 – 05:57
- Fit Check & Garment Sourcing: 06:02 – 07:54
- Inventing the Pit Garment: 08:33 – 11:13
- Laundry Day & Underwear Logic: 11:40 – 12:06
Tone & Style
True to Throwing Fits form, the tone is laidback, self-effacing, and laced with both irreverent banter and real insight into the challenges and micro-decisions of style-minded travelers. The chemistry between James and Lawrence keeps things rolling—no topic too trivial, no garment too niche.
Bottom Line:
This episode’s for listeners who appreciate a good travel horror story, want to hear the process of garment innovation live, or just like their fashion content with a strong dash of filth and fun.
Perfect background for your own next layover—or while doing laundry to save your best underwear.
