Throwing Fits – PATREON PREVIEW Magic is Real

Date: October 10, 2025
Hosts: James Harris & Lawrence Schlossman

Episode Overview

In this Patreon preview of Throwing Fits, James and Lawrence riff on the eve of their Australia trip, reflect on the changing season's influence on their fits, and trade takes on current TV obsessions. The conversation is a blend of fashion nerdery, banter about travel anxieties, house-keeping for their community, and a healthy dose of irreverent pop culture criticism. True to form, the podcast maintains its dirtbag-chic humor and rapport, skirting effortlessly between style tips and mid-TV reviews.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Housekeeping: Merch & Australia Trip

[02:31–08:14]

• New Throwing Fits “Margin” Shirt Drop
  • Lawrence & James shout out the community for picking up the latest merch.
  • Appreciation for the tactile feel:

    “Feel that texture when you get tactile with the highly textured fabric. Thanks, guys. Appreciate y’all.” — Lawrence ([02:49])

• Australia Tour Details
  • With their first trip “Down Under” imminent, the duo discuss their travel anxieties, time zone confusion, and schedule.
  • Raffle for live show tickets is over, but “storm the gates” energy is encouraged for those still trying to attend.
• Surplus Festival & Events
  • Plans for a live podcast, Surplus Festival attendance, and additional Throwing Fits activations.
  • Lawrence jokes about being the “only 38-year-old in the netspin pit” at a concert.
  • Recurring Simpsons references (“Knifey Spoony” game) and affection for Australian fans.
• Travel Banter
  • Light jabs about time zone confusion and which airport they’re flying from.

    “I know when it’s leaving. My issue was what airport are we leaving from? Newark. Shocker.” — Lawrence ([07:27])

2. Community Shoutouts & Studio Update

[08:14–10:33]

• New Rug/Wall Tapestry
  • The hosts explain the new studio tapestry, a Tuareg (North African) piece, gifted by David Lay.
  • Mini deep dive on the Tuareg culture and the piece’s construction (reed and strips of leather).
  • Some banter about Lawrence’s “questionable” rug mounting technique:

    “How much car were you wearing when you put two nails through the leather, which I don’t think you should have done.” — James ([09:23])

• Shoutout to David Lay
  • Recognition for Lay’s substack, The Arcades, as a source of great finds.
  • Nostalgia for their fashion collaboration with his now-defunct brand, Maiden Name.

3. Autumn Fit Checks & Layering Season

[10:33–14:17]

• Detailed Fit Rundown
  • Lawrence debuts his “light outerwear” for the new, colder season:
    • Vintage Gucci Slides, Shiro socks, vintage Abercrombie cargos, TDR (The Garbstore) trucker jacket, Emporio Armani x Our Legacy popover shirt (“band collar”/mandarin collar).
  • James reps new hikers from Our Legacy (brown and black “Quest” boots), brown-and-black bowling shoes, Manresa socks, Jean Erica trousers, Our Legacy white belt, vintage CDG (Comme des Garçons) zip polo, and cropped West Coast leather jacket.
• In-House Labels Praise
  • Strong plug for in-house lines at top boutiques (TDR, Haven, Très Bien, Mohawk).

    “Their job is literally the shop. So of course they’re going to be inspired and have like, the references and the knowledge, like, create the best fucking shit.” — James ([12:31])

• Light Outerwear Joy
  • Lawrence on first day of jacket weather:

    “It’s beautiful. The shirt is an Emporio Armani, our legacy shirt that is kind of like a popover meets a tunic meets a tuxedo shirt. It’s probably my favorite thing that I got from their most recent drop.” — Lawrence ([13:26])

4. Television Takes: Slop, Dongs, and Disappointment

[14:17–21:51]

• House of Guinness Review
  • Lawrence watched the whole series, calls it “mid” but “chuggable slop”—worth watching for a now-infamous nude scene.

    “There’s a great fucking dong hang that people are debating whether or not it’s this guy’s real dick or prosthetic. He claimed that it’s real, but the comments seem to be disagreeing with that.” — Lawrence ([17:18]) “That is a 7 inch flaccid hanger, dude. It is. It was impressive.” — Lawrence ([18:11])

• Dialogue on TV Ennui
  • James laments the currently “mid” landscape —with The English Teacher (snappy, dialog-heavy) and House of Guinness failing to fully excite.
  • Real Housewives keeps the bar high.
• New Recommendations
  • The Lowdown with Ethan Hawke: James praises its plot-driven focus and cast (Killer Mike as a strip club owner with an eye patch).

    “It’s all, I think it’s like a plot and character is what’s driving the show. It’s not set pieces.” — James ([21:21])

  • Discussion of what makes TV “prestige” versus “cheap.” Lawrence notes The Lowdown’s lackluster cinematography, but is still sold on James’s endorsement.

5. Fashion Deep Cuts & Listener Lore

[24:50–26:14]

• The “Magic Shirt” Story
  • Lawrence shares a family anecdote about a velour zip polo (“the magic shirt”) worn by both him and his brother for school picture day.
  • Fashion nostalgia moment, connecting fits to family memory.
• Leather Season Love
  • James and Lawrence rave about seasonal leather jackets, praise West Coast makers, and joke about “needing a second (or third or fourth) leather.”

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Aussie Simpsons Bits:
  “Just sneak in. I’m sure you can sneak in...just storm the gates. It’s fine.” — James ([04:15])

• Australian Content on TikTok:
  “I’ve been getting a lot of Australian content. Mainly this one house of dudes that...basically just squirt ketchup on each other and hurt each other. It’s just like a house of dudes that squirt on each other. It’s pretty cool, dude.” — James ([06:12])

• Type One Trucker Jacket Praise:
  “Japanese fabric, salvage denim, your kind of traditional type one trucker jacket...I got just the piece because it really ties the fit together.” — Lawrence ([11:32])

• On “Chuggable Slop” TV:
  “It’s not Beer of Prestige TV. It’s not as enjoyable as a pint of the black stuff, but it moves fairly quick.” — Lawrence ([17:18])

• Dong Scene Recap:
  “It’s a c. It’s flaccid. And he’s getting out of the bathtub...Bro, that is a 7 inch flaccid hanger, dude. It is. It was impressive.” — Lawrence ([18:11])

• Comparing Boots to Legend:
  “This is like if a DMA and a Balenciaga boot had a kid. That’s a beautiful child.” — Lawrence ([23:59])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Merch & Oz Tour Housekeeping: [02:31–08:14]
• Studio Tapestry & Design/Decor Banter: [08:14–10:33]
• Layering Fits & Seasonal Fashion Talk: [10:33–14:17]
• Deep Dive on TV (House of Guinness + The Lowdown): [14:17–21:51]
• Fit Deep Cuts & Family Lore: [24:50–26:14]

Closing Tone

The episode slouches comfortably through fashion nerdery and bro banter, finding energy in the change of season, big travel plans, and the familiar comfort of mid-range TV. Between joking about “7 inch hangers,” debating the merits of in-house brands, and hyping up leather weather, Lawrence and James keep the clubby, sarcastic rhythm that defines Throwing Fits. The preview promises even more chaos (and maybe some actual magic) in the full Patreon episode.