Throwing Fits – LOOSE HORSE (Patreon Preview) – February 6, 2026

Episode Overview

In this Patreon preview, hosts Lawrence Lawson and James Harris (a.k.a. the “veterinarian viking” and “zipper Zeppelin”) reunite for their weekly catch-up. True to Throwing Fits' irreverent spirit, the episode is packed with banter about winter footwear, caring (or not caring) for your shoes, Mad Men’s enduring influence on male behavior, tennis personalities, and dry-throated dog show drama. The main theme weaves together the boys’ fashion quirks, absurd personal stories, and a tongue-in-cheek analysis of the zeitgeist—for grown “dirtbags” and their fans.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Fit Check & Winter Boot Habits (02:43–05:32)

• Fit Check Ritual: Lawrence and James dive into their usual breakdown of what they’re each wearing.
• Boot Neglect vs. Ritual Care:
  • James asks Lawrence if he maintains a winter boot care routine. Lawrence adamantly admits he doesn’t:

    “Yo, wear your kicks, bro. No, I don’t take care of them at all.”

  • James plays devil’s advocate, emphasizing how salt can destroy leather and suede.
  • Discussion of the cultural moment when brushing suede shoes (and owning a “shine box”) was an essential part of menswear etiquette.
  • Humorous Mad Men references abound, riffing on Don Draper and Roger Sterling as style and lifestyle influences for a generation of “bosses.”

2. Mad Men, Don Draper, and Masculinity (05:12–06:13)

• The hosts reflect on the cultural impact of Mad Men, arguing many men aspired to Draper-esque habits.
  • Notable quote (James):

    “During this Mad Men rewatch, I’m realizing how effective or influential [it] was on just a generation of dudes. Like, yeah man, drinking at work is sick.” (05:32)

  • Lawrence jokes about being “Don-pilled” vs. being a Roger Sterling fan.

3. Denim Cuffs, Cuff Gunk, and the Slowest Circumcision (08:03–09:09)

• Cuff Gunk: Lawrence jokes about the accumulation of “cuff gunk” (mostly lint) in raw, cuffed denim.
• James riffs on jeans becoming “self-hemmed” from being cuffed for years, leading to the “world’s record slowest circumcision” of the hem.
  • Notable quote (James):

    “A raw hem from, like, the slowest circumcision of all time.” (09:04)

4. Styling Moves & “Richmond Stroker” Lore (09:09–11:19)

• The “Richmond Stroker” nickname and its tongue-in-cheek debate about naming tennis tournaments.
• James explains:

  “The stroke is a beautiful form of human movement.” (10:03)

• The guys discuss “brand viability” when naming an event “strokers” vs. “Dr. Taco Invitational.”
• Lawrence admits to hardo style moves to cover up wrinkled puffer jacket sleeves.

5. Tennis Talk: Heroes, Villains, and Personalities (11:02–11:50)

• Brief chat about the Australian Open final and emerging tennis stars.
• James confesses he overslept the final but stands by his admiration for Carlos (“more than Sinner”).
• Lawrence and James weigh in on players they root for (“the people’s champ,” “Arthur Feast”), and those they avoid (notably “that German” who’s a “wife-beater”).
• Notable quote (James):

  “Everyone hates that German.” (11:02)

6. Westminster Dog Show Fails & Vet Visits (12:09–13:22)

• Lawrence reveals he was at the vet from 3–6am and describes the fatigue, tying it to his dog Georgie’s misadventures.
• James recounts a viral dog show fail, empathizing with the poor canine, but also making fun of the human error:

  “Now, his... I’m cut because my human just fucking bricked it.” (13:13)

• Dog show culture dissected: intensive training, funny failures, and what sets dogs up for disappointment.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On caring for your boots:
  Lawrence: “Wear your kicks, bro. No, I don’t take care of them at all.” (03:08)
• On Mad Men’s influence:
  James: “During this Mad Men rewatch, I’m realizing how effective or influential [it] was on just a generation of dudes. Like, yeah man, drinking at work is sick.” (05:32)
• On naming tennis tournaments:
  James: “The stroke is a beautiful form of human movement.” (10:03)
• On dog show mishaps:
  James: “Now... I’m cut because my intended, my human, the pupper performed, but my human just fucking bricked it.” (13:13)
• On cuffed jeans:
  James: “A raw hem from, like, the slowest circumcision of all time.” (09:04)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [02:43] Fit check and boot care advice (or lack thereof)
• [05:12] Mad Men’s effect on masculine style and behavior
• [08:03] Cuff gunk and denim self-hemming
• [09:09] “Richmond Stroker” branding debate and puffer jacket styling
• [11:02] Tennis talk: new champions and hated players
• [12:09] Vet stories, dog shows, and human error

Final Thoughts

This episode is classic Throwing Fits: meandering, genuine, and loaded with style nerdery and left-field humor. Listeners get an honest, occasionally gross, always unfiltered glimpse at how two self-aware “dirtbags” interpret trends in menswear, sports, and internet virality—all while tossing in personal stories and lighthearted judgments.

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