Throwing Fits – PATREON PREVIEW Bl*w Up Like the World Trade
Date: March 18, 2026
Hosts: Jimmy & Larry
Podcast: Throwing Fits
Episode Overview
In this midweek “boys only” Patreon preview, Jimmy and Larry settle in after wrapping an episode with Kid Mero, sharing relaxed, irreverent banter about weekend plans, self-care rituals, the joys (and failures) of adult bathing, social recovery, the Noguchi Museum, and flexing fit checks. As always, the vibe is casual and comedic—two friends reflecting on downtime, relationships, fashion, and the idiosyncrasies of navigating New York and growing older.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Post-Pod with Kid Mero: Best Off-Mic Moments
[01:33–01:57]
- Jimmy and Larry reflect on just recording a marathon episode with Kid Mero.
- They joke about how often the best content comes from conversations before and after the official pod.
- “The best part of potting with Marrow is always the podcast you do after the podcast when it’s…” – Larry [01:52]
- Jimmy notes that, despite what he thought was a “hard out,” they kept chatting for 30 minutes off mic.
Weekend Plans: Social Life, Recovery, and Staying In
[02:00–03:30]
- Larry plans a restorative weekend with no big plans, after a string of socially intense weekends.
- “After having quite the active social life the past couple weekends, I have nothing planned…” – Larry [02:11]
- Jimmy asks about relaxing rituals. Bath talk ensues: Jimmy recently attempted a bath, only to run out of hot water—much to his disappointment:
- “Was theoretically fire, except was in actuality ass. Because my water heater ran out of hot water…” – Jimmy [02:53]
- Larry isn’t a bath guy, prefers quick showers, and sees bathing as more of a recovery thing.
Stretching, Epsom Salts & Aging Bodies
[03:30–04:13]
- Both admit stretching is the most annoying part of fitness, but essential.
- Jimmy buys Epsom salts (inspired by advice, not science) for sore muscles.
- “I did a little Epsom salt...I don’t know. Some guy told me to do it, so I did it.” – Jimmy [04:13]
Why Party When You Can Karaoke? Family & Found Family
[04:13–05:09]
- Larry recounts a recent big night hosting family (expanded definition includes best friend’s stepsister).
- The group (including Jenna, Larry’s brother, and his boyfriend) wound up at late-night karaoke.
- Memorable moment:
- “It was a big weekend...we had a late night at karaoke is where it all ended up. So step, bro, what are you doing?” – Larry [04:38]
Noguchi Museum, Queens Food Tour & Culture Flex
[05:09–06:56]
- Jimmy shares his culture-forward weekend plans: dinner at Lay Wine Bar, the Noguchi Museum, and Egyptian seafood at Abu Kir.
- It’s revealed that he found out about the museum’s exhibition on Noguchi’s NYC relationships, leading to spontaneous plans around the visit.
- “I did ironically once see a woman carrying a Gucci shopping bag at the no Gucci museum.” – Jimmy [05:41]
- Larry jokes: “There’s…it’s a no Gucci policy. She not read the name of that door?” [05:48]
- Discussion of Astoria food gems and the Noguchi Museum’s “gas” gift shop (“real” Noguchi lamps and Japanese design finds).
Working on Sundays: Dreading Monday, Finding Routine
[07:05–07:26]
- Jimmy mentions working most Sundays lately, using the time to prep for the workweek and reduce the stress of Monday’s incoming email “deluge.”
- “I actually like Sunday nights as a little like, prep for the week.” – Jimmy [07:17]
Fit Check: As Seen at the Table
[07:26–08:17]
- Fit checks are a Throwing Fits tradition. Larry’s turn:
- Feet: Marella Gats
- Socks: “Out. The socks are scenes.”
- Pants: Vintage Abercrombie cargos
- Shirt: Cortez
- Cardigan: Podo, “ribbed for your orally pleasure”
- Hat: bootleg, courtesy of Ven Space
- They digress into sweater scratchiness—Larry admits he “suffers through” uncomfortable knits.
Relating to Mero, Media Big Dog Stories & NYC Banter
[08:17–08:51]
- Larry describes how Kid Mero’s story about “big dogging” a media exec (after the taping) made him feel both seen and closer to Mero.
- “He was telling an active story where I was the stand in for this certain person...honestly just made me feel closer to my close personal celebrity friend, the Kid Marrow.” – Larry [08:31]
Notable Quotes & Highlights
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On soaking up (or suffering through) scratchy sweaters:
- “I’m always gonna suffer through. I’m a glutton for punishment in that regard.” – Larry [08:09]
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On cultural self-defense:
- “People say that we’re dumb as rocks and then here you are getting some culture, you know, going against that narrative.” – Larry [05:56]
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On the Noguchi (no-Gucci) Museum:
- “You can get no Gucci paper, you know, lamps for cheap.” – Jimmy [06:31]
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On friendship and media life:
- “Honestly just made me feel closer to my close personal celebrity friend, the Kid Marrow. So I enjoyed it.” – Larry [08:31]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 01:33 — Opening, post-Kid Mero recap
- 02:00–02:44 — Weekend downtime philosophy, bath/shower discussion
- 03:30–04:13 — Stretching, Epsom salt, and athletic recovery
- 04:25–05:09 — Family/friends, wild weekends, and karaoke
- 05:09–06:56 — The Noguchi Museum, Astoria food, and gift shop haul
- 07:05–07:26 — Working on Sundays, prepping for the week
- 07:26–08:17 — Larry’s fit check and sweater suffering
- 08:17–08:51 — Kid Mero story and media-world antics
Tone & Takeaways
With their classic blend of disarming honesty, local color, and in-joke-laced banter, Jimmy and Larry keep things breezy while touching on the realities of aging friendship, social burnout, and the highs and lows of New York cultural life. Whether discussing failed baths, food missions in Queens, or the ongoing commentary on fashion, the episode is a down-to-earth snapshot of two friends figuring it out—and flexing, in their own uniquely “dirtbag” way.