Episodes

  • E134: Personal Style Is Dead. Long Live Personal Style!

    E134: Personal Style Is Dead. Long Live Personal Style!
    Feb 16 2025
    Personal Style is Dead...at least thats what all the publications, critics, and influencers say. The SaDBoys dive deep into this topic, discussing how much of the Algorithm is to blame, how the term is simply a commodified trend, and how Personal Style will always be around! Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/02/16/personal-style-is-dead-long-live-personal-style/ Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ www.instagram.com/spencerdso/ www.instagram.com/awyeahmj Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • B56 PREVIEW: B56: The Menswear In A Complete Unknown (2024)

    B56 PREVIEW: B56: The Menswear In A Complete Unknown (2024)
    Feb 4 2025
    In this bonus episode, the boys talk about A Compete Unknown, the movie where Timmy Chalomet steps into Bob Dylan's shoes! We talk about our experience with Dylan's music, how Ethan saw it four times, and most importantly, how the movie expertly captures Dylan's fashion progression in the early to mid 60s. Subscribe on Patreon for the full episode and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Blog Post: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/02/03/im-literally-him-the-menswear-of-bob-dylan-a-complete-unknown-2024/ Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ www.instagram.com/spencerdso/ www.instagram.com/awyeahmj Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
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    14 mins
  • E133: TikTok Bullying & The 2025 In/Out List

    E133: TikTok Bullying & The 2025 In/Out List
    Jan 25 2025
    In this episode we do as the title says! The boys discuss how Tiktok hates their fits, Ethan tells us what he menswear made the cut when evacuating, and most excitingly, we all share our In/Out (or Blesssed/Cursed) lists for 2025. Some of the takes may be lukewarm and some may be hot— you'll have to let us know which is which (and share your own)! Show Notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/01/25/tiktok-hate-packing-to-evacuate-and-our-2025-in-out-list/ Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ www.instagram.com/spencerdso/ www.instagram.com/awyeahmj Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • E132: A New Format, Jean Talk, and Ethan Lengthens His Pants

    E132: A New Format, Jean Talk, and Ethan Lengthens His Pants
    Jan 14 2025
    It's a new year and that means a new format! Instead of big philosophical discussions, we're getting a bit more casual on the pod. MJ talks about his recent obsession with jeans while Spencer shares how he's taking a break from them. Ethan also talks about jeans (dying them), his short work trip to is NYC trip, and how he's embracing a bit of trouser break by lengthening all of his pants! Show Notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/01/13/sadcast-show-notes-a-new-format-jean-talk-ethans-pants-and-vintage-university-inspo/ Ethan's Blog on Lengthening His Pants: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/01/13/a-little-bit-of-trouser-length/ Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ www.instagram.com/spencerdso/ www.instagram.com/awyeahmj Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • B55 PREVIEW: The Menswear In The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

    B55 PREVIEW: The Menswear In The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
    Dec 23 2024
    This is a clip of the latest Bonus pod! For the full episode, please subscribe on a Patreon. The SaD boys celebrate the Season by watching "The Shop Around the Corner"! They discuss the great menswear in this 40s romcom, from the high amount of morning dress/stroller suits to Jimmy Stewart's immaculate double-breasted suit. Maybe next year we can watch "You've Got Mail" and compare the two? Show Notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/12/23/the-menswear-in-the-shop-around-the-corner-1940/ Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ www.instagram.com/spencerdso/ www.instagram.com/awyeahmj Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
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    19 mins
  • B54 PREVIEW: The Menswear in The Maltese Falcon (1941)

    B54 PREVIEW: The Menswear in The Maltese Falcon (1941)
    Nov 29 2024
    The SaDBoys finally watch the John Huston's noir classic: The Maltese Falcon! We discuss it's fantastic cinematography, snappy dialogue and of course, the fantastic menswear. Leave it to Bogey to make a pinstripe suit and fedora feel so easy to wear! Listen to this short preview and join the patreon for the full episode. Blog Post: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/11/29/the-menswear-in-the-maltese-falcon-1941/ Support us on Patreon for the full episode and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ www.instagram.com/spencerdso/ www.instagram.com/awyeahmj Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
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    11 mins
  • E131: The OTHER Things Menswear Has Taught Us

    E131: The OTHER Things Menswear Has Taught Us
    Nov 21 2024
    In this episode we talk about the OTHER things being into Menswear has taught us. We don't just mean an appreciation for watches and furniture but in deeper topics such as the importance of introspection, honing self-expression, labor practices, and a variety of introspective and ultimately progressive things! Who would've thought that our silly little hobby would lead us here? Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/11/21/the-other-things-menswear-has-taught-me/ Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ www.instagram.com/spencerdso/ www.instagram.com/awyeahmj Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • E130: Ethan In NYC, 2024 Edition

    E130: Ethan In NYC, 2024 Edition
    Nov 4 2024
    Ethan tells us all about his epic NYC trip! He shares his experience attending the Permanent Style x Rubato Party at J. Mueser, hanging out with the Male Fashion Advice Discord, and two full weekends at Alfargo's Marketplace! Ethan's Blog: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/11/04/ethan-in-nyc-2024-the-best-one-yet/ Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/ Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ www.instagram.com/spencerdso/ www.instagram.com/awyeahmj Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
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    1 hr and 28 mins