Throwing Fits – PATREON PREVIEW Drippin’ in the Bush
Date: October 17, 2025
Episode Overview
In this lively Patreon preview, hosts Lawrence Schlossman (aka Bondi Baron) and James Harris take the Throwing Fits experience on the road to Sydney, Australia. The duo dives into the oddities of traveling Down Under, local fashion discoveries, upcoming live events, and shoe culture with their signature blend of irreverence and cultural curiosity. Fielding everything from Australasian misconceptions to koala meet-and-greets, this episode is a whirlwind tour through the Aussie zeitgeist, as experienced by two self-described “grown dirtbags.”
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Introduction & Australian Adventures
[01:24–02:51]
- Lawrence and James are in Sydney, prepping for the Surplus Festival and their Throwing Fits Friends & Family Bazaar.
- Discuss confusion over time zones and southern hemisphere geography (“We're 15 hours ahead... Is it Friday? Thursday? I don't know.” – Bondi Baron, 02:56)
- Cultural myths: Lawrence is debunked about toilets flushing in the opposite direction and the climate of Melbourne.
2. Upcoming Events: Surplus Festival & Bazaar
[02:55–04:09]
- Hosting a live podcast at Surplus Festival with Nigel Sylvester (“Come chill with us at the marketplace on day two of the Surplus Festival...” – Bondi Baron, 03:31)
- Describing Aussie event culture: No tickets, open entry vibes for the bazaar—everyone’s welcome.
- “All the Aussie homies are going to be down there doing a group closet sale. Should be fun. All welcome.” – Bondi Baron, 04:01
3. Clothing & Fit Checks: The Aussie Drip
[04:23–07:04]
- James details his travel fit, inspired by memes and local style:
- Custom hat from Chris Green for the A Press A link-up event.
- Vintage Abercrombie & Fitch flannel, Our Legacy jeans, RM Williams boots (“I got them today. My friends down under took care of me.” – James Harris, 05:41).
- Extensive banter about seasoning (or lack thereof) in both food and fashion (“To cook up a seasonless fit. Boots, jeans, flannel...” – James Harris, 04:37)
- Deep dive on RM Williams and Blundstone—iconic Aussie footwear:
- “When I think of Australian brands, if I was building out a Mount Rushmore... it's RM Williams since 1932.” — James Harris, 05:48
- “We used to be pro Blundstone, then we were Blundstone because he didn't want to work with us after we moved millions of dollars of product for them. Now I'm like, the blunts look kind of good.” — Bondi Baron, 07:03
4. Australian Style Debate
[07:04–08:24]
- Assessment of local laborer style: mullets, Blundstones with shorts.
- The aesthetics of thrashing Chelsea boots (“They look great when they're thrashed. But to get them to that point, you gotta get a pair.” – James Harris, 07:20)
- RM Williams purchase experience:
- Visiting the flagship, exploring its “bushware” selection, and delighting in local craftsmanship.
5. Episode Title Banter – “Drippin’ in the Bush”
[08:46–09:09]
- Lawrence cracks, “Call me Klabiya, because I'm drippin' in the bush.”
- James: “No, that's absolutely, absolutely filthy episode title. That's disgusting.”
- They riff on the infamous Australian koala chlamydia epidemic, debating sources and sharing zoo anecdotes.
6. Koala Encounters & Sora AI App
[09:19–11:51]
- Lawrence laments missing the “breakfast with koalas” at Sydney Wildlife Zoo (“...the breakfast with koalas at the Sydney Wildlife Zoo was sold out.” – Bondi Baron, 09:21)
- Details of photo op pricing and strict hands-off policy with koalas: “You can't touch them because you just gotta get close. Yeah, you just got to get close to them.” – Bondi Baron, 11:31
- Segue into meme-generating AI app, Sora:
- “It's a lot of Queen Elizabeth committing acts of violence... a lot of MLK I Have a Dream speech remixed with, like, you know, modern day slang.” – Bondi Baron, 10:34
- Jake Paul's involvement as an investor (“Apparently he as a big SORA investor, is behind proliferation of memes on there.” – Bondi Baron, 10:53)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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Lawrence's Out-Of-Place Outlook:
“Everything's a lie here. I thought that the water was gonna flush the other way in the toilet. Biggest lie I've ever experienced in my life.”
—Bondi Baron, 02:05 -
On Blundstone/Aussie Boot Politics:
“We used to be pro Blundstone, then we were Blundstone because he didn't want to work with us after we moved millions of dollars of product... Now I'm like, the blunts look kind of good.”
—Bondi Baron, 07:03 -
About Koalas & Chlamydia:
“Whereas in other parts of the world the bird would shit on you, but in Australia, koala drips chlamydia on you.”
—James Harris, 09:21 -
On Sora AI Meme App:
“It's a lot of Queen Elizabeth committing acts of violence… a lot of MLK 'I Have a Dream' speech remixed with, like, you know, modern day slang.”
—Bondi Baron, 10:34 -
Episode Title Inspiration:
“Call me Klabiya, because I'm drippin' in the bush.”
—Bondi Baron, 08:46
“No, that's absolutely, absolutely filthy episode title. That's disgusting.”
—James Harris, 08:49
Timeline / Timestamps for Key Segments
- Aussie misconceptions & travel mishaps: [02:02–02:51]
- Event plugs—Surplus Festival & Bazaar: [02:55–04:09]
- Fit check & local style adoption: [04:23–07:04]
- Boot talk (RM Williams, Blundstone): [07:04–08:24]
- Episode title, koala chlamydia riff: [08:46–09:09]
- Koala photo op, Sora AI meme culture: [09:19–11:51]
Tone & Style
True to form, the Throwing Fits hosts deliver an irreverent, candid, and self-effacing take on fashion, culture, and travel—mocking themselves as clueless tourists while dissecting local trends and internet phenomena. Their banter is as chaotic as it is insightful, blending “dirtbag” charm with sharp cultural observations and meme-ready humor.
For the full unfiltered experience, including Australian adventures, meme economy tangents, and Chelsea boot discourse, check out the episode on Patreon.