Throwing Fits – PATREON PREVIEW Peter Jawn

Recording Date: December 3, 2025
Episode Focus: Behind-the-Paywall Banter, Style Talk, and Wardrobe Walkthroughs with the “Boys Only” Bonus

Episode Overview

This Patreon bonus episode brings listeners into the Throwing Fits “boys only” zone: candid, uncut conversation between the hosts, brimming with fashion anecdotes, self-deprecating humor, and in-depth banter about personal style. Kicking off with some technical hiccup woes—after losing their first, unsaved recording—the guys dive straight into what they’re wearing today, reflecting on the paradox of choice, shopping circuits in NYC and LA, and the perils of dressing for the weather.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Technical Difficulties & Podcast Realities

• The episode begins in medias res after a failed recording due to a “kicked power outlet,” underlining the raw, behind-the-scenes Patreon experience (01:41).
  • Quote:

  “Lawrence like the horse on his Hermes scarf. Kicked this... kicked the power outlet and we had to start over…” – [Host, 01:41]

The Outfit Breakdown (“Fit Checks”)

• Both hosts detail every item they’re wearing, from boots to hats and scarves, leading to a deadpan but deeply considered appraisal of each piece (02:06–03:08).
  • Lawrence’s fit includes:
    • R.M. Williams boots from Australia
    • Vintage Levi’s 501s
    • Lacoste polo
    • Vintage Giorgio Armani jacket
    • Hermes scarf (“with a goofy horse on it”)
    • Sor Bar hat
  • James’s fit includes:
    • MF Pen shoes (“first time on pod not wearing Salomons”)
    • Random Amazon socks
    • Varsity Los Angeles jeans
    • Arlagache tee
    • Pen cord zip-up
    • Alagache leather jacket with the “collar extendo”
    • Bottega sunglasses

Coping with the Paradox of Choice

• James reflects on the struggles of shoe selection, made worse by a suddenly healed foot:
  • Quote:

  “Honestly, I felt paralyzed by choice with all my shoe options… I forgot how hard it is to like—great problem to have.” – James [03:09]

  • The hosts share the upside of “uniform dressing,” suggesting it brings simplicity by establishing default choices for core items (03:27).

Weather & Fashion: Perils of Poor Choices

• A common thread: the struggle to reconcile fashion with practical concerns like weather and commuting by bike.
  • James on wind and popped collars:

  “I did regret walking out the crib with this, because in the wind today… These were flapping in the wind. Literally flapping.” – James [05:29]

Thrift and Vintage Circuits: LA & NY

• The conversation moves to updates about the opening of Varsity LA’s new store, and their ongoing adventures in New York’s secondhand scene.
  • The importance of thermals and vintage Levi’s racks is highlighted; both hosts ruminate on their favorite sections and staples at these stores (04:04–04:29).
  • Notable NYC circuit callouts: Chad Senzell store, Varsity NY, and shoutouts to fellow shoppers and past guests (Ian Bird, Jackie & Frank).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Re: Technical difficulties:

  “…it’s not that it didn’t save. It’s that it got unplugged.” – [Host, 02:44]

• On the tyranny of choice:

  “It’s like you add in one more factor and the permutations just go crazy.” – [Host, 03:21]

• On dressing for the weather:

  “You need some good motherfucking shoes on, Pen. Yeah.” – James [03:52]

• On the pitfalls of fashion statements:

  “I do not advise wearing the collar extendo on a windy day, because my goodness!” – James [05:57]

• On style aesthetics:

  “I have now put on my Hermes scarf like a lady who lunches and went fucking Shaw mode, looking old and rich.” – [Host, 06:01]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 01:41: Recording mishap and episode restart explanation
• 02:06–03:08: Detailed “fit checks” breakdown
• 03:09–03:24: The paralysis of too many shoe options
• 03:44–03:53: Challenges of dressing for freezing weather
• 04:03–04:29: Vintage shopping and circuit talk (NY/LA)
• 05:28–05:57: The perils of fashion on a windy biking day
• 05:58–06:01: Shaw mode & high fashion humor with scarf antics

Episode Tone & Vibe

The conversation is relaxed, irreverent, and brimming with the hosts’ signature wit—a blend of niche fashion knowledge, self-aware “dirtbag” energy, and affectionate jabs. The original language is casual, at times profane, but always inviting to listeners who enjoy fashion talk without the pretense.

Bottom Line

Throwing Fits delivers another intimate Patreon session: all about the little details of getting dressed, vintage shopping tips, and the humorous, very real perils of everyday style choices. Peppered with anecdotes, personal gripes, and the hosts’ trademark banter, it’s the ideal behind-the-paywall content for fashion nerds and fans alike.