*SUBSTACK PREVIEW* The 2024 Throwing Fits Year in Review Critics’ Choice Awards Spectacular Holiday Special

Summary

Podcast Summary: "Throwing Fits" – SUBSTACK PREVIEW The 2024 Throwing Fits Year in Review Critics’ Choice Awards Spectacular Holiday Special

Episode Overview

In the festive SUBSTACK PREVIEW edition of "Throwing Fits," released on December 18, 2024, host Lawrence Schlossman and his eclectic panel of guests delve into a humorous and insightful review of the year’s most notable moments within the male zeitgeist. Titled "The 2024 Throwing Fits Year in Review Critics’ Choice Awards Spectacular Holiday Special," the episode combines light-hearted banter, personal style showcases, and critical commentary on cultural trends and events of the past year.

Host and Guest Introductions

The episode kicks off with Lawrence Schlossman welcoming his regular listeners and introducing an array of guests who bring diverse perspectives to the conversation:

• James "The Contrarian Barbarian" Harris
• Chuck "The Sizzler" Franco
• Franco Ops "Like a Fajita"
• Sean Nirvana
• Robbie Ira Kelly, AKA the fourth member of Kneecap

Lawrence humorously sets the tone by highlighting the playful dynamics among the group, emphasizing their collective mission to navigate and critique contemporary male culture.

Housekeeping and Voting Announcement

Shortly after the introductions, the hosts transition into important housekeeping announcements regarding the upcoming voting for the 2024 Critics’ Choice Awards. Lawrence provides details about the voting process:

Lawrence Schlossman [01:36]: "Voting opens next week, correct?"

James Harris [01:36]: "Yes, on Monday, 23rd December, with results."

Lawrence elaborates on the various categories voters can influence, such as Best Brand, Best Trend, Best TV Show, Best Musical Artist, and more unconventional categories like Best Zoovie and Biggest Bozo of the Year. The hosts encourage listeners to participate, humorously suggesting it as a good excuse to avoid family gatherings over the holidays.

Fit Check Segment

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the "Fit Check" segment, where each guest showcases their personal style and outfits. This segment is both entertaining and revealing, offering insights into the hosts' personalities and fashion choices.

1. James Harris’ Outfit:

   • Shoes: Vintage Prada Espadrilles
   • Socks: Unknown variety
   • Jeans: Second layer
   • Shirt: "Shout out the boys on the west side" by Dude Nicholson
   • Sweaters: Gotcha
   • Coat: Big green puffer by CP Co
   • Accessories: Vintage Versace sunglasses, Jill Saunders Bottega Phante Boxer briefs

   Notable Quote:

   James Harris [02:27]: "Off on the Dogs Are Vintage Prada Espadril colors."

2. Robbie Ira Kelly’s Outfit:

   • Slippers: La Mer piped Chinese slippers
   • Blazer: Hand-me-down Joseph A. Bank blazer from his father
   • Underwear: Hanes normal boxer briefs
   • Others: Drinking Guinness and Topo Chica

   Robbie discusses his family’s influence on his style, particularly his father’s legacy at the Hershey Chocolate factory and the multi-generational continuity of his wardrobe choices.

   Notable Quote:

   Robbie Ira Kelly [05:07]: "But this was his father. So we got three generations of Robert Kelly's in the outfit."

3. Chuck Franco’s Outfit:

   • Shoes: Blackstock and Weber loafers
   • Jeans: Classic straight
   • Shirt: East side tennis club shirt from Grand Slam in LA
   • Jacket: Noah Bard forever jacket with fur liner
   • Underwear: Uniqlo Normal, regular boxer briefs
   • Beverages: Topo Chico and Fiji water

   Chuck emphasizes the longevity and practicality of his fashion choices, joking about the “forever” aspect of his jacket.

   Notable Quote:

   Chuck Franco [07:57]: "I mean, hopefully I won't die soon, but okay. That feels like I'm forever."

4. Sean Nirvana’s Outfit:

   • Shoes: Solomon Snow clogs inspired by TF Gazelles
   • Socks: Colored organic cotton from Vent Space
   • Jeans: Our Legacy
   • T-Shirt: Everybody World Stussy
   • Sweater: Lady White Co.
   • Glasses: Moscat Rings for his family

   Sean shares his practical approach to fashion, opting for comfort and sustainability while maintaining a stylish edge.

   Notable Quote:

   Sean Nirvana [08:00]: "So, yeah, Solomon snow clogs. The socks are the colored organic cotton socks."

5. Lawrence Schlossman’s Outfit:

   • Boots: La Mer cowboy boots
   • Socks: General socks with three S’s
   • Trousers: 18 East
   • Belt: Maximum Henry
   • T-Shirt: Vintage Bloomingdale's with the phrase "been there, done it, seen that, charged everything"
   • Overcoat: Colbo
   • Hat: Utility Materials, Inc.
   • Underwear: Brady brand regular

   Lawrence provides a detailed breakdown of his ensemble, highlighting both vintage and modern elements that reflect his unique style.

   Notable Quote:

   Lawrence Schlossman [10:22]: "The tee is a vintage Bloomingdale's T shirt. It says been there, done it, seen that, charged everything."

Humorous Interactions and Banter

Throughout the episode, the hosts engage in witty exchanges and playful ribbing, enhancing the entertainment value. For instance, when James jokes about voter fraud and anti-Semitism:

James Harris [02:04]: "Hey, the total Jews are winning."

Lawrence Schlossman [02:06]: "That's voter fraud. And that's anti Semitism. Okay?"

The banter continues as Robbie humorously discusses the challenges of distinguishing fake Topo Chica bottles and the hosts tease each other about their fashion choices and personal habits.

Product and Brand Mentions

The "Fit Check" segments are interspersed with mentions of various brands and products, reflecting the hosts' familiarity and preferences in fashion and beverages. Notable brands discussed include:

• Prada Espadrilles
• CP Co Puffer Jackets
• Joseph A. Bank Blazers
• Uniqlo Boxer Briefs
• Topo Chica and Fiji Water
• Stussy T-Shirts
• Our Legacy Jeans

Conclusion and Final Banter

As the episode wraps up, Lawrence transitions from the Fit Check to the main content of the year-in-review awards. The hosts continue their light-hearted discussions, maintaining the episode’s engaging and humorous tone.

Lawrence Schlossman [12:08]: "Can you use your trash can to..."

Robbie Ira Kelly [12:09]: "Yeah, yeah, yeah. Well, actually there's a leave in there."

The episode concludes with a seamless blend of humor, personal insights, and community engagement, inviting listeners to participate in the upcoming voting and stay connected through their Substack platform.

Key Takeaways

• Engaging Community Interaction: The hosts foster a sense of community by encouraging listener participation in the Critics’ Choice Awards voting.

• Personal Style Showcase: The detailed Fit Check segments provide a unique glimpse into each host’s personality and fashion preferences, blending humor with genuine style commentary.

• Humorous Banter: The playful interactions among the hosts enhance the episode’s entertainment value, making complex or mundane topics more enjoyable.

• Cultural Commentary: Through their discussions, the hosts offer subtle critiques and reflections on current trends, cultural phenomena, and societal norms within the male zeitgeist.

Notable Quotes

1. Lawrence Schlossman [01:56]: "Don't miss out on making your voice heard in terms of brand, sneaker, collab, trend, moustache, celebrity, timeline, Takeover."

2. James Harris [02:04]: "Hey, the total Jews are winning."

3. Robbie Ira Kelly [05:07]: "But this was his father. So we got three generations of Robert Kelly's in the outfit."

4. Chuck Franco [07:57]: "I mean, hopefully I won't die soon, but okay. That feels like I'm forever."

5. Sean Nirvana [08:00]: "So, yeah, Solomon snow clogs. The socks are the colored organic cotton socks."

6. Lawrence Schlossman [10:22]: "The tee is a vintage Bloomingdale's T shirt. It says been there, done it, seen that, charged everything."

Conclusion

The 2024 Year in Review Critics’ Choice Awards Spectacular Holiday Special of "Throwing Fits" successfully combines humor, personal style insights, and cultural commentary to engage its audience. Through lively discussions and entertaining Fit Check segments, the hosts provide a memorable reflection on the year’s trends and events, encapsulating the essence of navigating the modern male zeitgeist with wit and authenticity.

Transcript

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[Lawrence Schlossman]

Early Throw gang Welcome to the 2024 throne fits year in review Critics Choice Awards Spectacular holiday special. We are joined by James the Contrarian Barbarian Harris. Chuck the Sizzler. Franco Ops like a fajita. Ops look like the Numa NUMA guy. He built Luna. Luna from the agency side, Sean Nirvana. And Robbie Ira Kelly, AKA the fourth member of Kneecap because the way he splits the G. And me, your humble seasonal host. You're not Irish. Whatever, it doesn't matter. And me? You're humble.

[James Harris]

You look Catholic.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

No peels out.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Fuck the peelers. And me, your humble seasonal host and the only guy from Challengers who didn't get any pussy. Lawrence Schlossman. Welcome to this special year end edition running of the Boys with today's full episode only available on Throwing fits dot com. Before we talk best brands, trends, zuvies, biggest bozos and so much more, let's get into some quick housekeeping. 50s voting opens next week, correct?

[James Harris]

Yes, on Monday, 23rd December, with results.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

And analysis happening early in the new year. Don't miss out on making your voice heard in terms of brand, sneaker, collab, trend, moustache, celebrity, timeline, Takeover. New category. Best Zoovie, Best TV show, Best Musical Artist, and Biggest bozo and goat of the year.

[James Harris]

Yeah, good excuse to not talk to your family over Christmas business.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Yeah, I mean, if you're looking for.

[James Harris]

I gotta go vote on the 50s.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

I'm gonna vote twice.

[James Harris]

Hey, the total Jews are winning.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

That's. That's voter fraud. And that's anti Semitism. Okay?

[James Harris]

It's literally a category for best time on takeover.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

A nominee.

[James Harris]

A nominee. Sorry, Correct. Well, in some ways a category.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Let's not. Let's not. Biggest Jew of the Year. I can hear it. Okay, okay. This is all in front of the paywall. Okay, let's get into a fit. Check. James, would you like to start us.

[James Harris]

Off on the Dogs Are Vintage Prada Espadril colors. Socks are. I don't know what they are. The jeans are second layer.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Okay.

[James Harris]

Shout out the boys on the west side shirt is Dude Nicholson. The sweaters are the gotcha. And the coat is. Or the big green puffer is CP Co. The sunglasses are vintage Versace, Jill Saunder, Bottega Pains boxers.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

What Panties was paint Boxers. Okay. Diet Pepsi. Toppo. Chico. The sober side of the table. For now. You guys will be acting the drunkest as per usual.

[James Harris]

It's been a week, man.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Yeah, you're. This is a detox for you?

[James Harris]

A little break? I've been out. It's the busiest season, the most busiest.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Time of the year. Are you need like. Are you hungover right now?

[James Harris]

No, no, no. I just want. I. I have stuff I got to do tonight, so.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Gotcha. Yeah, I think we all do. Which is why Robbie is dressed like an accountant. He does look amazing.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

I am throwing Fitz accountant.

[James Harris]

So you're doing a terrible job.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Yeah, you're fired. Speaking of which, why don't we throw it to Robbie for a little good boy fit check?

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

Good boy fit check. I'll be quick looking like a madman. I wearing the La Mer piped.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

The Chinese slippers, FKA pipes or Chinese slippers.

[James Harris]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

Chinese slippers, FKA pipes. No spoilers.

[James Harris]

Boots.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

Yeah, there's the boots. Uniqlo. Uniqlo. Oh, the blazer is from my dad. Hand me down. It is Joseph A. Bank.

[James Harris]

Oh, but it shout out Lancaster's finest.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

Yeah, well, I mean, yeah, it's a 39 short, which is a very strange suit to buy. He would drive down to Baltimore to the Joseph A. Bank. When he like started working his first corporate job at Hershey, was that the.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

One he bought or one of the five he got for free?

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

This was I. This was pre. It's always like buy two, get six free.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

That's exactly your dad.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

I don't know if there running that sale. Back in the 80s your dad worked.

[James Harris]

At the chocolate factory.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

You must. You don't know a geography of Pennsylvania. But Lancaster is very close to Hershey.

[James Harris]

Yes.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Yeah, great.

[James Harris]

But I didn't know that your dad worked at a literal Wonka factory.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

Hershey Chocolate. It's the. It's the sweetest place on earth.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

And. And a great theme park. If you're a nerd.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

They no longer make chocolate there. Thank you, nafta.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

They took our jobs, dude. Goddamn Biden.

[James Harris]

Thanks, Bill Clinton. But anyway, if your dad hate the.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

Clintons, I don't know his stance.

[James Harris]

Okay?

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

He voted for Kamala.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Okay.

[James Harris]

Very brat of Mr. Kelly.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

But, yeah, it fits me great. It's silk. It's a little shabby.

[James Harris]

Incredibly.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

Thank you. And then the tie, which, not on purpose, but I think it matches well. But this was his father. So we got three generations of Robert Kelly's in the outfit.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

You're the third.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

I'm the third. Different middle names. So not a third. But again, going back to Irish. Always name your son the same thing.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Okay.

[James Harris]

Robert father work in the chocolate factory.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

I know he was born in Detroit.

[James Harris]

So go to the car factory.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

A whole family of Keebler.

[James Harris]

What did your dad do? Like, fucking wrap the kisses?

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

Like, actually, yes. He's a packaging engineer. So he did packaging. He designed like the Hershey's syrup bottle, stuff like that. So you're spot on.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

He designed the Hershey's syrups bottle?

[James Harris]

Did he design the Aunt Jemima bottle?

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

No, Hershey's does not deal in maple syrup. Just chocolate syrup and Jim Goat of the year.

[James Harris]

That was two years ago.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Did you say your panties and your glasses?

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

Panties, I think, are Hanes normal. These are Warby Parker super cooked. I need to get Hanes normal. Yeah, Haynes regular.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Okay. What does that mean? Like.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

Oh, boxer briefs.

[James Harris]

Yeah.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

Yeah. I thought you were going to say short, like blazer.

[James Harris]

Dude, normalize.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

Hanes Foxer briefs. Haynes normal. Full fat. Yeah, that's me.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Okay.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

And you're drinking a ginness and topo chica. Oh, 6 milligram wintergreen.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Are they real?

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

Yes. And this, I mean, this came up on the pod before, but I have bought. I actually might have a pair of fakes. I've gotten faked a couple times. And as soon as you open it, you can smell it immediately. And then you feel it. It feels different.

[James Harris]

But you still like tips you can sell?

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

No, it does. It's like. It's. What?

[James Harris]

You still suck on them, right?

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

Oh, a thousand percent. I always say I'm not going to. And then I run out of like a pack and I have the pack of fakes and I'm like, well, do I you ingest whatever is fake?

[James Harris]

Yeah, I'm a dick.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

Smell terrible.

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[Robbie Ira Kelly]

But I do them all, so. Yeah. There are the figs inside out there. I've gotten it. Like, three different bodegas have got me with it. So.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Damn.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

Try to rotate for me once.

[James Harris]

A band is a Zen demic, bro.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

Yeah. But, you know, things are great products.

[James Harris]

Influenza.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Yeah.

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[Lawrence Schlossman]

Let's throw it to the other side of the table. Chuck, what about you? What's your fit check today, bud?

[Chuck Franco]

Blackstock and Weber loafers. Classic straight jeans. This east side tennis club shirt I got from Grand Slam in la. And then the Noah Barber. My forever jacket.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Your forever barber.

[Chuck Franco]

I'm going to keep it forever.

[James Harris]

Oh, okay.

[Chuck Franco]

I mean, hopefully I won't don't die soon, but okay. That feels like I'm forever.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Is that warm enough for this time of year?

[Chuck Franco]

It has a fur liner.

[James Harris]

Well, just because you die soon, you would still have it forever.

[Chuck Franco]

That's true.

[James Harris]

Honestly, dying soon increases the chances of keeping it forever.

[Chuck Franco]

That's true.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

When I die, bury me inside the Noah storm. What about your panties?

[Chuck Franco]

Uniqlo Normal, regular.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Topo Chico and Fiji. Yeah. Okay.

[Chuck Franco]

VG water, OG Kush. I eat verses and drink hooks or something.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

I don't know.

[Chuck Franco]

Sorry.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Went over my head.

[James Harris]

That Lupe. That's okay.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Is that Lupe fiasco?

[James Harris]

Is that a Lupe I spy?

[Lawrence Schlossman]

What about the gold chain?

[Chuck Franco]

What is that? New top.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

New top? Hell yeah. Love that new top.

[James Harris]

Call me Jean because I've been getting new top.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Yeah, exactly. Come on.

[James Harris]

Call my new Jean because I be getting new. Never mind.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Call my Jane because I'm getting new top. Something like that.

[James Harris]

Yeah.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Okay. All right, we can move on.

[Sean Nirvana]

I got Solomon snow clogs that are like, kind of like inspired by the TF gazelles. I was wearing those so much and they were getting so cooked. I was like, I need to get another pair of shoes that are the same color that I don't feel bad about, like, getting up.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Right.

[Sean Nirvana]

So, yeah, Solomon snow clogs. The socks are the colored organic cotton socks. I got them at Vent space. The jeans are our legacy. Stussy T shirt is. I don't even know. I think it might be Everybody World.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Let's see Robbie with a tag check.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

Everybody, Everybody World.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Large. Whoa. Okay.

[Sean Nirvana]

Size large I like because they. They're like super cropped. So I Like to just get like a bigger size. So that's like kind of like a normal length. Yeah.

[James Harris]

Cover that dick.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Okay.

[Sean Nirvana]

And then the sweater is Lady White Co. I was wearing a Jack Chcm House line. And my glasses are Moscat rings for my families.

[James Harris]

Also my.

[Sean Nirvana]

My dad's and my grandpa's chocolate factory.

[James Harris]

Or no Revs.

[Sean Nirvana]

Unfortunately, not more like it guys, but.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

More like computer factory.

[Sean Nirvana]

Yeah. And then Nerd factory. Calvin Klein. Normal.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Normal.

[Sean Nirvana]

Yeah.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Nice. Guinness as well for you.

[Sean Nirvana]

A Guinness and a Topo Chica.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Okay.

[James Harris]

Topo Chica.

[Sean Nirvana]

Topo Chica.

[James Harris]

Yeah.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Wait, what?

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

Maybe.

[Sean Nirvana]

I don't know.

[James Harris]

I guess we shouldn't gender the water, right?

[Sean Nirvana]

Yeah.

[James Harris]

Cheek x. Topo Chic X. Yeah.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Dude. Okay, let me wrap this up and we can get right into the fucking categories. I have on La Mer cowboy boots. The socks are socks.

[James Harris]

You pulled the trigger on those.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

I got shout out to.

[James Harris]

Let me see can.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

I mean, is this.

[James Harris]

They are. No, I can't see them.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

You can't. Okay, well, shout out to the audience at home who gave me some great sizing advice with these. You do want to size down a full size, which was very necessary because they were on final sale for my Teresa. The socks are socks with three S's. The trousers are 18 east. The belt is Maximum Henry. The tee is a vintage Bloomingdale's T shirt. It says been there, done it, seen that, charged everything. This was a Chickies copy. My first of two jackets was Sephir. The big overcoat is Colbo. The hat is Utility Materials, Inc. Is that what does the back say?

[James Harris]

Incorporated?

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Yeah, yeah. Utilities Material Inc.

[James Harris]

The back says www.UtilityMaterials.nyc.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Okay, well, there's an ink in the name proper. Yeah, okay, sure. My underwear are Brady brand regular. Still have not done laundry. Rolling on the wrist. Wedding ring on the fingy. Wifey on the pinky. Chrome on the other hand. And I'm drinking delicious Orion beer. And my zins are real violet licorice Slim. Have you had these, Robbie? No. If you want an 11 milligram at some point during the show. Jesus, let me know. Take a whiff. James smelled them. I don't know when he. Well, I guess James smelled them on a pod that won't be out for a month. They're amazing.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

Can you use your trash can to.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Well, actually there's a leave in there.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

For my ankle, so never mind. Sorry.

[Lawrence Schlossman]

But yeah, just grab one for the road.

[Robbie Ira Kelly]

Thanks.

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