*SUBSTACK PREVIEW* Hard In Any Yard - Throwing Fits

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Podcast Summary: Throwing Fits – SUBSTACK PREVIEW Hard In Any Yard Release Date: February 25, 2025

Hosts:

James Harris (The Velvet Viking)
Lauren Schlossman

Introduction & Episode Overview

In the Hard In Any Yard episode of Throwing Fits, hosts James Harris and Lauren Schlossman delve into the intricacies of men's fashion, particularly focusing on belt styles and the ever-debated topic of "dick dangling." Their candid and humorous discussion offers listeners a lighthearted yet insightful exploration of navigating the modern male zeitgeist through personal style choices.

Belt Styles and the "Dick Dangler" Phenomenon

The Controversy of Belt Lengths

The conversation kicks off with a playful debate about the correct belt length, highlighting the difference between long and short belts. Lauren introduces her belt with the identifier "A6. UB6X S. Stock GT 2160," which James humorously misinterprets as "password threes," leading to a light-hearted exchange about auto-generated passwords and belt codes.

Notable Quote:

Lauren Schlossman [00:59]: "The autogenerated password threes, Dude."

James Harris [01:05]: "The strong password. The auto fill twos."

The Aesthetics of "Dick Dangling"

The hosts humorously dissect the concept of "dick dangling," discussing its perceived phallic symbolism and its role as a styling maneuver. James expresses his disdain for the trend, while Lauren defends it as a legitimate fashion statement.

Notable Quote:

James Harris [01:29]: "What are the socks?"

Lauren Schlossman [02:07]: "This is a password that allows characters."

The debate intensifies as they explore different belt styles, with Lauren showcasing variations that include longer, skinnier belts described as "straight up pencil dick."

Notable Quote:

Lauren Schlossman [02:40]: "It's a pencil dick."

James Harris [02:40]: "Watch where you're going. Pencil dick."

Their banter extends to practical styling tips, such as tucking the belt in to avoid overextending or sidelining the dangle, ensuring that the accessory complements rather than overpowers the outfit.

Notable Quote:

James Harris [03:22]: "I like to tuck it in to the belt itself."

Lauren Schlossman [03:42]: "The big jeans have. We're good for a suit."

Balancing Functionality and Aesthetics

James and Lauren discuss the balance between functionality and aesthetic appeal, emphasizing that the "dick dangler" should be appropriate to the occasion and outfit. James advocates for more subdued styles in formal settings, while Lauren appreciates the versatility offered by different belt lengths and styles.

Notable Quote:

James Harris [03:48]: "It's just so dick forward."

Lauren Schlossman [03:56]: "I'm only dick forward when the circumstances dictate it."

Fashion Collaborations and Brand Spotlights

Noah Barber Collaboration

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to discussing the latest collaboration between Noah Barber and The Velvet Viking. Lauren showcases the "Waiter Casual" jacket, a riff on the classic spay fishing jacket, highlighting its unique features and distinctive scent reminiscent of malt vinegar—a nod to New England's culinary preferences.

Notable Quote:

Lauren Schlossman [06:37]: "Supreme Hanes."

James Harris [07:39]: "Shout out to seti, shout out to Brendan, Shout out the homies at Noah."

James praises the jacket's craftsmanship and branding, noting the absence of cartoons on the back and the prominent Noah logo embroidered inside, adding a touch of sophistication to the functional design.

Notable Quote:

Lauren Schlossman [09:03]: "No cartoons on the back. A cropped barber give Me, all of them."

James Harris [10:19]: "But this style, generally speaking, I'm not talking about like this specific barber style with like the corduroy collar."

Material and Functionality

The hosts discuss the material quality of the jackets, debating whether they are made of wax cotton or a water-resistant fabric, and the practical aspects such as branding on the pockets. They also touch upon the cultural influences behind the designs, mentioning the fusion of Japanese trends with American styles.

Notable Quote:

James Harris [10:14]: "There's barber, there's tonal barber and Noah branding on the pockets."

Lauren Schlossman [10:37]: "This jacket, I tried to deodorize it using like a fancy Febreze."

Pop Culture References and Personal Anecdotes

Throughout the episode, James and Lauren weave in references to popular culture and personal experiences, enhancing the relatability and entertainment value of their conversation.

Movie Mentions

They briefly discuss favorite sports movies, with Lauren mentioning Moneyball as a top pick, while James humorously critiques The Water Boy, labeling it as one of the greatest football movies of all time.

Notable Quote:

Lauren Schlossman [02:49]: "And you know what? I forgot, honestly, my favorite baseball movie. We never mentioned Moneyball."

James Harris [02:53]: "Oh, yeah."

Industry Insights

James shares insights about the garment industry, particularly focusing on fishing jackets and their ties to specific lifestyles, such as those portrayed in documentaries like Industry. This leads to a humorous debate about poaching and fishing regulations in high society contexts.

Notable Quote:

James Harris [10:33]: "Do they fish in England?"

Lauren Schlossman [10:37]: "No, no, no. But like, I mean, is. Do guys like, does a lord or baron go fishing on his estate?"

Technical Issues and Brand Recalls

The episode doesn't shy away from addressing real-world issues, as Lauren recounts an incident with a Noah Barber jacket that retained a strong vinegar smell despite attempts to deodorize it using high-end cleaning products.

Notable Quote:

James Harris [08:08]: "I think the laundress has advised consumers to stop using all of laundress products."

Lauren Schlossman [08:24]: "Oh, no."

They discuss the potential implications of such recalls, emphasizing the importance of brand reliability and consumer safety.

Concluding Remarks

While the transcript provided does not cover the entire episode, James and Lauren effectively use humor and personal anecdotes to explore the nuances of men's fashion. Their dynamic interaction not only entertains but also provides listeners with practical insights into styling and brand collaborations. The episode underscores the hosts' commitment to navigating the complexities of modern masculinity through candid discussions and relatable content.

Note: This summary is based on a partial transcript of the episode and may not encompass all topics discussed in the full episode.

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[00:00]
James Harris
Throw gang. We are joined by. Must be a Yelp review because he put that barber on. Lauren Schlossman and myself, the velvet Viking, James Harris. Welcome to the weekly Running the Boys.
[00:08]
Lauren Schlossman
Which today's flip showed, only available on www.Throwing fits.com.
[00:14]
James Harris
Forgot to write this again. But before we get into Lawrence, being the only Rocky Court fit hater on planet Earth.
[00:22]
Lauren Schlossman
Not exactly. It's a generalization, but okay.
[00:25]
James Harris
Visiting a popup of a new favorite brand. Oh, wow. Definitely one that's, like, reentered my consciousness as, like, you know, especially after meeting them and hanging and just like, touching that pause and. Oh, dude. Recession. Core. Oh, yeah, core. Urban woodsman Athleisure. Is it back? Let's get into a fit check.
[00:43]
Lauren Schlossman
Okay. Should I start?
[00:45]
James Harris
Yes, please.
[00:46]
Lauren Schlossman
You're welcome. On the feet, I have on A6. UB6X S. I'm reading this off. Stock GT 2160. They're the Kiko A6.
[00:59]
James Harris
Oh, they're the password threes.
[01:02]
Lauren Schlossman
The. The. The autogenerated password threes, Dude.
[01:05]
James Harris
The strong password. The auto fill twos.
[01:08]
Lauren Schlossman
Yeah. UB6S. GT2160.
[01:12]
James Harris
Damn.
[01:13]
Lauren Schlossman
It's. I.
[01:14]
James Harris
Listen, bro, just a s I, c s u b s. It is G2G2T.
[01:20]
Lauren Schlossman
This is a password that allows characters.
[01:22]
James Harris
Absolutely. Dollar sign.
[01:24]
Lauren Schlossman
Yeah. The socks. Blink the blink.
[01:26]
James Harris
182S.
[01:27]
Lauren Schlossman
The socks are.
[01:28]
James Harris
What are the socks?
[01:29]
Lauren Schlossman
These might be old John Elliott socks. I don't know. The jeans I do know are 316. Throwing fits. Big jeans.
[01:37]
James Harris
The little dick dangler.
[01:38]
Lauren Schlossman
The dick dangler is a mony.
[01:41]
James Harris
Do you ever. Okay, yep. I'm not a. I'm not a dangler.
[01:44]
Lauren Schlossman
With the.
[01:44]
James Harris
With the. With the dick. AKA the belt.
[01:47]
Lauren Schlossman
The dick tip. Dang.
[01:48]
James Harris
You do understand that it is, like, incredibly phallic and.
[01:51]
Lauren Schlossman
Okay, it's a styling.
[01:53]
James Harris
You ever get, like, flicked?
[01:54]
Lauren Schlossman
It's a styling maneuver. No, because that would hurt the flicker. You want to flick my tip? Flick this.
[01:59]
James Harris
Well, hold on. Lift it up so people can see. I'm not gonna flick that. Wait, hold on, hold on. Move your hand.
[02:08]
Lauren Schlossman
All right, you want to hear. Just. Let's do it. I hope. I hope that ASMR picked up of James flicking my penis the T shirt.
[02:20]
James Harris
Okay, come on. Let's just talk about a little bit. This is so. It's. So.
[02:25]
Lauren Schlossman
Why are you so pressed about this?
[02:26]
James Harris
I just hate it as a. As a little. As a little styling maneuver.
[02:29]
Lauren Schlossman
What's hilarious is that Mon Italy makes two different lengths. There's a. I have a longer one. Yeah.
[02:35]
James Harris
The Dirk Diggler.
[02:36]
Lauren Schlossman
I have a. And it's even. It's longer and skinnier. It is a straight up pencil.
[02:39]
James Harris
It's a pencil dick.
[02:40]
Lauren Schlossman
Yeah, this is.
[02:41]
James Harris
Watch where you're going. Pencil dick. One of the greatest football movies of all time. The Water Boy, which we talk about on this week's afters. Oh, we can't say the guess.
[02:49]
Lauren Schlossman
And you know what? I forgot, honestly, my favorite baseball movie. We never mentioned Moneyball.
[02:53]
James Harris
Oh, yeah.
[02:54]
Lauren Schlossman
It's hard to be ro. It's hard not to be romantic about baseball, folks.
[02:58]
James Harris
Oh, sorry. Watch where you going. Needle dick. That's what it is.
[03:01]
Lauren Schlossman
Yeah, yeah, we'll tease. Honestly, great pod.
[03:05]
James Harris
But I like. I have the long western belt, right. And if it can't reach the second belt loop, I just. I like to tuck it in to the belt itself.
[03:13]
Lauren Schlossman
Well, you know, you can do. Yeah, you could do this here. I could.
[03:15]
James Harris
I hate that too.
[03:16]
Lauren Schlossman
Well, so for the longer version, I think this is how it's. See, this is too short to. This is. Now I just showed it.
[03:22]
James Harris
Now you just have a little pee pee. Now you got the shrimpy. I'm saying if you let me. Let me style you real quick. Let me style you quick. Take this. And then you go here.
[03:31]
Lauren Schlossman
Oh, yeah, I know, I know.
[03:32]
James Harris
You still let the hammer swing, but it's like a little whether it's over or under. And then when you. You still have your tucked in. So like you still show off the metal tip paws. But I don't know, the.
[03:43]
Lauren Schlossman
The big jeans have. We're good for a suit. I would probably do that. But this is just.
[03:47]
James Harris
No, you want to dangle in the suit.
[03:49]
Lauren Schlossman
It depends on how.
[03:50]
James Harris
It's just so different.
[03:50]
Lauren Schlossman
It depends on the occasion.
[03:52]
James Harris
It's just so dick forward.
[03:53]
Lauren Schlossman
I'm only dick forward when the circumstances dictate it.
[03:56]
James Harris
Right. I'm all for bulging out, you know. You know that I show my religion.
[04:01]
Lauren Schlossman
Oh, right.
[04:02]
James Harris
Quite often.
[04:03]
Lauren Schlossman
Yeah.
[04:03]
James Harris
In the.
[04:04]
Lauren Schlossman
The second layer white suit.
[04:05]
James Harris
In the second layer see throughs for sure.
[04:07]
Lauren Schlossman
Listen, brother, when you put it on, it ain't a flat front, I'll tell you that.
[04:13]
Unknown
Yeah.
[04:13]
Lauren Schlossman
I don't know, it's just. I mean, second layer western.
[04:16]
James Harris
See my second head Western belts, which.
[04:19]
Lauren Schlossman
Are a thing, have been a thing, I think go one of two ways. One is like this style, the dangle. Or there's another version where it's like a big old buckle or a bigger buckle and you let that speak. So it's kind of different strokes for different jokes, different strokes for different folks. And different jokes, depending on how you want to let the dick dangle. I cannot speak today.
[04:38]
James Harris
That's okay.
[04:39]
Lauren Schlossman
Thanks, dude. Yeah, it's only. It's only the number one function of this job.
[04:42]
James Harris
Well, you got to sever yourself.
[04:44]
Lauren Schlossman
We'll talk about it. Is that on the run of show?
[04:47]
James Harris
Yeah.
[04:47]
Lauren Schlossman
Okay, good. I love severance. Now, okay, welcome to the party. Well, that's the thing.
[04:54]
James Harris
You're four years late.
[04:55]
Lauren Schlossman
I'm, like, happy to be wrong.
[04:56]
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[05:24]
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[05:53]
James Harris
You know Adam Scott's 50 years old?
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Lauren Schlossman
No. Yeah, I met him, okay, Through Pally, at a J. Crew party. I think I told him he was fantastic.
[05:59]
James Harris
Yeah, yeah.
[06:01]
Lauren Schlossman
Very chill. Okay, moving on up the T, the long sleeve T is Otto958.
[06:06]
James Harris
What. What is that? These are raccoons hanging out.
[06:10]
Lauren Schlossman
Yeah, I just like the blue. I like the blue glitter.
[06:12]
James Harris
Oh, yeah.
[06:13]
Lauren Schlossman
This is another Kiko on the feet. Kiko on the tits. The hat is Ven Space. These sunglasses are Veda. The rollies on the wrist. The wedding ring is on the fingy. The wifey's on the pinky. The chrome is on the other hand. And I have a hydro flask full of Lower east side finest. James, how's your dick dangling today?
[06:33]
James Harris
What's on your dick, by the way?
[06:36]
Lauren Schlossman
Supreme Hanes.
[06:38]
James Harris
Oh, and what's that smelly jacket You're.
[06:39]
Lauren Schlossman
Oh, yeah.
[06:40]
James Harris
All right.
[06:41]
Lauren Schlossman
Yo, shout out. Shout out to. Shout out to seti, shout out to Brendan, Shout out the homies at Noah. I have the new Noah Barber. It's the waiter casual. They kind of, like, riffed on the spay fishing jacket and created a new model. It is awesome and I love it. It smells like straight up vinegar. Yeah, I don't know if that was only for the. The. The seat. The jackets that got seated were the ones that fell know onto the floor at your local chippy wherever barber is made in.
[07:08]
James Harris
I mean, look, Noah has fishing New England fishing vibes to it. Maybe this just was. And they love malt vinegar on their french fries in New England, which is the correct way to the correct vinegar to eat on your fish.
[07:18]
Lauren Schlossman
And ch. Yeah, you got to get hinds malt.
[07:20]
James Harris
Yeah. So maybe that's just like, maybe just smell o vision. Smell, smell. John, I'm a big.
[07:24]
Lauren Schlossman
I love vinegar. I love salt vinegar chips. I love malt vinegar on my chippies. This jacket, I tried to deodorize it using like a. What's that brand? The laundress. I have like a fancy Febreze.
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James Harris
Yeah.
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Lauren Schlossman
So I try to do that.
[07:40]
James Harris
Hit it with scam. Scam brand. By the way.
[07:42]
Lauren Schlossman
What happened?
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James Harris
Just scammers.
[07:44]
Lauren Schlossman
In what regard? What do you mean?
[07:45]
James Harris
Oh, millennial fancy laundry detergent.
[07:48]
Unknown
It's just.
[07:48]
James Harris
It's just soap, bro.
[07:50]
Lauren Schlossman
Yeah. The fanciest Febreze I ever had is. What's the brand? A Birado did a room spray which was like. And I think I put it in a dumper because it is really good. Especially if you got the farts from all your fish and chips that you've been guzzling down. That's f. Scammer. Millennial rich person Febreze.
[08:09]
James Harris
I. I think that they. I'm not exactly sure what the legal stuff is. Oh, the laundress has advised consumers to stop using all of laundress products.
[08:20]
Lauren Schlossman
What? Why?
[08:22]
James Harris
I think they were like, yeah, there's a recall.
[08:24]
Lauren Schlossman
Oh, no.
[08:25]
James Harris
In 2023. I think because they were like, oh, it's non toxic. And it's like, whoops. Actually there's a mad in here.
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Lauren Schlossman
I. I think it's the. I don't know. Jenna was just like, oh, you want. You. You want this? Don't use like the normal Febreze that we sink. She's like, get this fancier one. It didn't work either way. So now.
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James Harris
Have you been experiencing skin irritation?
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Lauren Schlossman
No. But who knows?
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James Harris
Redness?
[08:46]
Lauren Schlossman
No.
[08:47]
James Harris
This just happen.
[08:47]
Lauren Schlossman
This just happened today.
[08:48]
James Harris
How's your. How's your leather dick?
[08:51]
Lauren Schlossman
My leather dick is. Is. Is ensconced with in metal.
[08:54]
James Harris
So it's all right.
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Lauren Schlossman
Good. It's protected. It's got armor. Literally. No, I love. This is my favorite thing that Noah does is the barber collab.
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James Harris
I love no cartoons on the back.
[09:03]
Lauren Schlossman
No cartoons on the back. A cropped barber give Me, all of them. I went with the. The minty fresh blue.
[09:10]
James Harris
It's nice. Yeah, yeah. Does it have the barber plaid on? Lighting on the inside?
[09:15]
Lauren Schlossman
Yeah. And a giant embroidered Noah logo, like the size of a flag. Wait, really?
[09:19]
James Harris
Let me see.
[09:19]
Lauren Schlossman
Yeah, hold on. I'll be rep.
[09:20]
James Harris
Wait, where?
[09:21]
Lauren Schlossman
Report in real time. I'll show you. Give me one second.
[09:23]
James Harris
Oh, but yeah, I need to know where it's not. It's on the inside. Oh, wow, that's huge. Wait, show the camera.
[09:34]
Lauren Schlossman
Yeah.
[09:34]
James Harris
Nice jacket though. That style jacket. What are we calling that?
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Lauren Schlossman
Like the model? Like the. It's a fishing jacket.
[09:43]
James Harris
Is it?
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Lauren Schlossman
They. Well, so barber brought back the spay, which was like a. A crop style that was like big in Japan. And then obviously that's where they create the trends. They brought, though. They brought the spay that you can buy it on the American site. And then they created a. A new. I think it's called the traveler or something. They have now another crop jacket and then Noah, I think, kind of like amalgamated the two. And this is what's called a waiter casual or something.
[10:06]
James Harris
This kind of wax cotton. I don't know. Is it a wax cotton? It's kind of like, you know, it's not waxed. It's kind of like water resistant. Wait, I am seeing some branding on the pocket there.
[10:15]
Lauren Schlossman
There's a. There's bar barber, there's tonal barber and Noah branding on the pockets.
[10:19]
James Harris
But this, this style, generally speaking, I'm not talking about like this specific barber style with like the corduroy collar, kind of like the water resistant material, which I usually would be like a wax cotton kind of like English countryside style. Bro.
[10:33]
Lauren Schlossman
Do they fish in England?
[10:35]
James Harris
Yes. Chips?
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Lauren Schlossman
No, no, no. But like, I mean, like, is. Do guys like, does a lord or baron go fishing on his estate? No.
[10:43]
James Harris
Yeah, I think they import the fish in. That's the whole thing. Right? You can't hunt on the king's grounds or fish in the king's creeks.
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Lauren Schlossman
Oh, really?
[10:50]
James Harris
You're a poacher? Yeah.
[10:51]
Lauren Schlossman
Not even a lord on his own shit.
[10:53]
James Harris
Well, lord can industry. My hollow goes to see the guy and he's in waders fishing out of the creek and like.
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Lauren Schlossman
Oh, you're right. The evil guy.
[11:02]
James Harris
Yeah, because industry is a documentary. Sure.
[11:04]
Lauren Schlossman
Okay.
[11:05]
James Harris
Yes, they fish in the uk.
[11:07]
Lauren Schlossman
Oh, he's into a raw. That's right. Oh, makase sashimi. Yeah.
[11:12]
Unknown
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