Throwing Fits – PATREON PREVIEW Black Ops Boyz

Date: October 22, 2025
Hosts: The Throwing Fits crew (primarily Lawrence & James)

Episode Overview

This midweek, bonus “Boys Only Uncut Bon” episode delivers the usual blend of banter and gear obsession fans expect from behind the Patreon paywall. The hosts riff on fit checks, mourn the death of Robert Redford, ponder the untapped potential of vintage casino merchandise, break down documentary hot takes, and give high praise to Avery Trufelman and her podcast “Articles of Interest.” The vibe is casual, irreverent, and self-referential — a slice of the zeitgeist for fans of the show’s blend of fashion, pop culture, and unfiltered takes.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Fit Checks & Fashion Chatter

(01:28–08:17)

• Both hosts deliver detailed outfit rundowns, bouncing off each other’s choices and poking fun at the nitty-gritty of style, from cowboy boots to canteens.
• Vintage casino merch is flagged as an underappreciated fashion play:
  • “You never see like vintage casino shit… That is something, and people don’t usually take my eBay tricks and tips seriously, but I feel like that’s an untapped market. Just vintage casino merch would be sick. And gambling is hotter than ever.” – F (03:09)
• There's a running joke about not actually gambling but loving the “aesthetic”:
  • “So no, I don’t gamble, bro. I just wear vintage casino merch.” – D (04:26)
  • “See me in the casino… you’ll find me spilling Budweiser into the roulette wheel. I promise you that.” – F (04:31)
• The discussion drifts into military surplus canteens and who might hold government contracts — a typically deep dive into a niche fashion angle.

Memorable Quotes

• “They are fashion fatigues first and foremost. Because I am a… soldier for fashion, not for war.” – F (02:38)
• “This is like some Andrew Dice Clay, but it’s a leather jacket that just says lucky with two dice on the back.” – D (04:01)
• “If I enlist and they give me this I’m… I’m going MIA Wall immediately.” – D (05:42)

2. Celebrity Deaths & Social Media Rituals

(01:35–01:58)

• The hosts touch on the public habits of mourning celebrities, flagged by the recent passing of Robert Redford and how social feeds react in “clockwork” fashion.
• “It's so funny to see like Armani and then… the celebrity death morning public rituals. I did the same thing every time. Like clockwork.” – D (01:44)

3. Documentary & TV Critique

(05:53–06:46)

• The duo dive into a recent two-part documentary about Charlie Sheen, with delight over the wild story and dark turn:
  • “You should probably watch part two where you learn there are consequences to just abusing crack cocaine.” – D (06:09)
• They contrast it with current TV hits (like the Mark Ruffalo HBO series “Task”), and bond over not loving Ruffalo’s acting:
  • “Yo, I do not [mess] with Mark Ruffalo.” – D (06:44)
  • “Is that your Bruce Banner impression?” – F (06:52)

4. Podcast Industry and Guest Praise

(08:29–09:14)

• The hosts sing the praises of investigative journalist Avery Trufelman and her acclaimed podcast “Articles of Interest,” especially the “American Ivy” season:
  • “Queen goat, ungendered goat, non-gendered goat… She’s the best of all of them.” – D & F in duet (08:32–08:35)
  • “She needs to like be doing… I don’t know if this is because she likes us or if she’s gonna go on other pods promoting her… But I’m like, you gotta… you gotta gas this girl.” – F (08:50)
• They admit “American Ivy” may be the only podcast they’ve ever listened to outside their own.
• Anecdotes about editing out potentially problematic guest anecdotes:
  • “Maybe the only podcast I’ve ever listened to except parts of our own where I’m trying to like identify where exactly a guest said a slur that we had to take out.” – D (09:00)

Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• On fashion militarism:
  “They are fashion fatigues first and foremost. Because I am a… soldier for fashion, not for war.” – F (02:38)
• On the rare casino merch market:
  “You never see like vintage casino shit… but I feel like that’s an untapped market.” – F (03:09)
• On gambling vs. the look:
  “So no, I don’t gamble, bro. I just wear vintage casino merch.” – D (04:26)
• On Charlie Sheen doc chaos:
  “You should probably watch part two where… there are consequences to just abusing crack cocaine.” – D (06:09)
• On Avery Trufelman and podcasting royalty:
  “Queen goat, ungendered goat, non gendered goat. Oh, just… she's the best of all of them.” – D & F (08:32–08:35)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Fashion & Fit Checks: 01:28–08:17
• Vintage casino merch rant: 02:40–04:09
• Military surplus canteens banter: 05:01–05:53
• Charlie Sheen doc / TV talk: 06:01–06:46
• Avery Trufelman & podcast musings: 08:29–09:18

Summary Takeaway

This Patreon bonus is a breezy, joke-dense check-in that’s classic Throwing Fits. There’s reverence for niche style moves, gentle (and not-so-gentle) jabs at pop culture, and real nods to the power of great storytelling — especially when it comes to fashion’s place in the world. Whether you’re here for the fit checks, hot takes on the latest docs, or pure podcaster admiration, the Black Ops Boyz keep it hyper-referential and chaotically on brand.