Podcast Summary: Throwing Fits — PATREON PREVIEW Meet the Assbros

Date: April 10, 2026
Hosts: James Harris (“the Croc King”) & Lawrence Lossman (“the Vans Vixen”)

Episode Overview

In this Patreon preview, the Assbros (James and Lawrence) riff on personal style trends for spring/summer, the resurgence (and limits) of Vans, swapping breakfast hot takes, and the ongoing dialectic between classic and maximalist fashion. They give listeners an inside look at their current fits, muse on regional style influences (East vs. West Coast), and detour into nostalgia for struggle meals and microwaved pancakes. This episode is relaxed, bantery, and heavy on personal stories and preferences.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Spring/Summer Footwear Trends: Return of Vans

• Lawrence shares his current experimentation with Vans Authentics, debating whether the "Vans wave" is ascendant or just in his head.
  • "One pathway is simply Vans." (01:21)
• James recounts meeting someone from Vans at Haven and muses on how sneaker brands try to engineer moments of hype through collaborations and big marketing pushes.
  • "Every sneaker brand will try to make a push as the brand... and then the halo effect will last however long." (01:56)
• They discuss the cyclical nature of brand popularity, referencing Puma's repeated attempts that never fully land ("Shout out everyone in Speedcats").
• Lawrence breaks down two simultaneous footwear paths:
  1. Deck shoe/classics trend: Fits into classic menswear and "flat-footed warriors."
  2. Maximalist streetwear collabs: Including tongue-in-cheek shoutouts to “Fake Chanel Vans” and the surprising existence of a “Vans tabby”.
• Both hosts agree there's a limit:
  • "Never will I ever wear a Vans tabby, that's for goddamn sure." — James (03:30)
  • "Maybe it's time to shut it down." — Lawrence (03:36)
• Fit with the Zeitgeist:
  • "As Buck Mason rises... you have this Cali, hazy, vibey, Venice Beach, Southern California vibe that’s dominating aesthetics." — James (04:00)

2. East vs. West Coast Menswear Energy

• Lawrence notes the simultaneous influence of West Coast “vibey” style rising with brands like Buck Mason, alongside an East Coast “JFK Jr. glazing”—preppy classics with technical Nikes.
• Cites Ralph Lauren as the perennial expert of juxtaposing classics and sneakers.
  • "I'm taking a bow in a navy blazer and jeans and then, like, upper number Jordans." — Lawrence (04:36)
• The hosts frame their experimentation as a mix of nostalgia, personal aging, and the search for trends that feel authentic to them:
  • "As a newly minted 39-year-old, you're just doing streetwear dad." — James (05:39)
  • "Today is kind of a streetwear dad guy vibe." — Lawrence (05:43)

3. The Weekly Fit Check

(Timestamps aligned per fit description for key pieces and reflections.)

Lawrence's Fit (06:03-08:23)

• Shoes: Test driving Vans Authentics (maybe Vaults).
• Socks: Shiro.
• Jeans: Our Legacy Workshop x Emporio Armani.
• Track Jacket: Supreme (old Prada reference).
  • "Probably should start wearing them and getting my money's worth." — Lawrence (06:32)
• Tee: Stüssy x Mountain Hardware (baby blue, "makes my eyes pop").
• Hat: Comme des Garçons Homme.
  • "I always forget I have this. It's real..." — Lawrence (07:46)
• Sunglasses: Gucci.
• Underwear: Skims.

James's Fit (08:24+)

• Shoes: Our Legacy embossed croc white loafers.
  • "Mike Ekhouse said these were giving ass croc cunt." — James (08:37), and Lawrence agrees.
• Socks: Lusso Waffle knit.
• The segment segues into their classic banter/food detour.

4. Breakfast Hot Takes & Nostalgia

• Are you a pancake or waffle guy?
  • "Dude, I am a savory breakfast guy, not a sweet breakfast." — Lawrence (08:59)
  • Both agree table pancakes are a vibe, but generally prefer savory.
  • Critique of social media pancakes: "The worst now is TikTok pancakes... it's like cake for the table." — James (09:36)
• James shares nostalgia for “microwaved pancakes in a plastic pouch” at his grandma’s, loaded with margarine, and Lawrence notes these meals were more about love than culinary skill.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Sneaker Brand Resurrection:
  • "It's funny, all of a sudden, Vans is back—this happened two years ago." — James (02:37)
  • "You measure our plans in seasons, we measure our waffles in seasons." — Lawrence (02:46)
• On Personal Style:
  • "Go for the GR (general release), be a GR god." — Lawrence (06:11)
• On Aging and Style:
  • "As a newly minted 39-year-old, you're just doing streetwear dad." — James (05:39)
  • "Divorced dad going to coach his son at Little League." — Both hosts riffing (05:47)
• On Nostalgia & Struggle Meals:
  • "Nostalgia is one hell of a drug." — Lawrence (10:16)
  • "My grandmother… not a wizard in the kitchen, but the meals tasted so good at the time. Made with love." — Lawrence (10:25)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:41 – Intro, hosts introduce themselves and set the run of show.
• 01:16 – Fit check begins.
• 01:46-04:00 – Footwear trends: The case for Vans, what’s happening in the sneaker world, and brand cycles.
• 04:00-05:39 – Aesthetics: Cali/SoCal vs. JFK Jr. & RL-core on the East Coast.
• 06:03-08:23 – Both hosts’ fit breakdowns.
• 08:55-10:31 – Pancakes vs. waffles, bean breakfasts, and grandma’s cooking.

Final Thoughts

This episode is a microcosm of Throwing Fits: plenty of digressions, fashion talk leavened by self-deprecation, and a sense of community for people trying to dress (and eat) with both intention and a healthy sense of irony. The hosts’ playful disagreement on Vans, candid nostalgia, and willingness to clown both themselves and the broader menswear world makes this a fun, relatable listen for core fans and newcomers alike.