Throwing Fits: PATREON PREVIEW Canada's Next Up

Hosts: Jimmy and Larry
Release Date: January 28, 2026
Theme: Navigating the zeitgeist through fashion, slang, and behind-the-scenes podcast banter

Episode Overview

This midweek, "boys only" episode of Throwing Fits has hosts Jimmy and Larry decompressing after podcasting with Keith Henry (“Big Croty,” “Kid Crow”), a Toronto-based entrepreneur and rising figure in the fashion scene. The discussion centers around Toronto slang, fashion trends, and shopping platforms, with a focus on authentic conversation and the humor for which the podcast is known. The hosts also deliver their signature “fit checks,” providing insight into their current style choices and favorite brands.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Reflections on Hosting Out-of-Town Guests

• Time with Keith Henry:
  • After a significant podcast session with Keith, Jimmy and Larry riff on the etiquette of scheduling guests who are in New York for short visits.
  • [03:11] Larry: “Do you ever feel guilty asking? … part of me is always like, damn, I hope he has a great time and he’s here for an hour and a half and we’re doing promo... but imagine all the other shit you could be doing with your time.”
  • Jimmy counters that the experience is basically just “hanging out” with friends, even if it doubles as work.

2. Diving into Toronto Slang

• Learning the Lingo:
  • The hosts playfully attempt to decode Toronto slang they encountered, specifically “girk.”
  • [01:29] Jimmy: “My entire for you page and Chrome browser history is now like Toronto slang. I mean, there’s a genius rap. Rap. Just genius.”
  • [02:47] Jimmy: “Oh, it means you got beaten up or murked. Oh, you got murked.”
  • [03:03] Jimmy: “Kroll, if you don’t stop beat yapping your beak, you’re gonna get Gurk’s gerst.”
  • Jimmy and Larry’s playful attempts at using new slang add levity and a sense of curiosity about regional language.

3. Fit Checks: In-Depth Discussion on Wardrobe Choices

• Larry’s Fit:

  • Margiela Gats, Scenes New York socks, vintage Abercrombie cargos, Stussy x Mountain Hardware tee, and a Haven x Nanga puffer.
  • [04:10] Larry: “Alright, fit check. I’m wearing Margiela gats... The T shirt is Stussy Mountain Hardware.”
  • Larry praises Mountain Hardware’s quality and history as a “if you know, you know” brand.
  • [04:49] Larry: “Mountain Hardware was like the... more like if you know, you know hardware.”
  • He admires the discreet branding and practical features of his Haven x Nanga puffer.
  • [06:03] Larry: “Nah, this clean, brother... diamond is, like, was specific to the Haven collab, which is dope.”

• Jimmy’s Fit:

  • Studio Nicholson shoes (purchased secondhand from The RealReal).
  • [07:18] Jimmy: “I’m wearing Studio Nicholson shoes purchased on the Real Real.”
  • Discusses the thrill of finding hidden gems on The RealReal and the ergonomic benefits of functional outdoorwear.
  • Comments on brand pricing and the rarity of finding high-quality items resold at a discount.
  • [07:10] Jimmy: "Naga’s kind of expensive."
  • Chat about the inconsistency and occasional comedic value of The RealReal’s listing and styling.

4. Thoughts on Outdoorwear Trends & Niche Brands

• Discussion of Gorp (utilitarian, outdoors-inspired fashion) and how certain brands, like Mountain Hardware and Nanga, are perceived in the current style landscape.
  • [05:10] Larry: “I could go on the Mountain Hardware website and, like, build a fire fit.”
  • Jimmy extols the performance aspects, including moisture-wicking and trail-specific benefits.
  • Larry admires Nanga’s craftsmanship, especially in coveted collaborations.

5. The Art (and Comedy) of Online Shopping

• They share stories about finding rare or underappreciated brands on resale platforms, often styled poorly in photos, which hides the items' real value.
  • [08:13] Larry: “The real real, like, they have so many pricing mistakes and, like, who knows what gems are on there just waiting for someone to scoop up.”
  • [08:21] Jimmy: “It’s styled like absolute dog.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On regional slang:

  • [03:01] Jimmy: “That’s tight. Kroll, if you don’t stop beat yapping your beak, you’re going to get Gurk’s gerst.”
  • [02:49] Jimmy: “And. Oh, it means you got beaten up or murked. Oh, you got murked.”

• On Mountain Hardware and functional fashion:

  • [04:49] Larry: “Mountain Hardware was like the... more like if, you know, you know hardware.”
  • [05:25] Jimmy: “Like the sweat wicking, moisture wicking. That’s for climbing, right? Presumably.”

• On secondhand shopping discoveries:

  • [07:18] Jimmy: “I’m wearing Studio Nicholson shoes purchased on the Real Real.”
  • [07:25] Larry: “Wait, those were someone else’s?”
  • [07:40] Jimmy: “You’d be surprised that I’ll have, like, orally. Our legacy. Studio Nicholson. Levee men’s shoes. Just keep my eye out for some loafers on Real Real.”

• On how resale sites style items:

  • [08:21] Jimmy: “It’s styled like absolute dog.”
  • [08:23] Larry: “So, like, I think a lot of people pass on good things because they’re just looking at what is presented to them, not like understanding this looks like what the garment is.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:01] - Intro to post-Keith Henry episode: Banter about slang and their current guest.
• [02:38] - “Girk” explained: Dissecting Toronto slang.
• [03:11] - Ethics of asking visitors to guest on their podcast.
• [04:09] - Larry’s detailed fit check.
• [05:10] - Discussion of Mountain Hardware and Gorp aesthetics.
• [06:43] - Nanga quality and collaborations.
• [07:18] - Jimmy’s fit check, love of secondhand Studio Nicholson.
• [08:13] - The RealReal mishaps and the fun of bargain hunting.

Tone & Style

Conversational, irreverent, and self-aware with plenty of in-jokes and a heavy focus on fashion culture. Jimmy and Larry’s banter authentically brings listeners inside their friendship and their obsession with clothing, language, and internet subcultures.