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Season 2 Finale Alert; Coming off a stellar cameo in season 3 of The Bear and every other day a different celebrity is spotted in an Uncle Paulie's Deli garment, there might not be a better person than Paulie James right now to really ask, “what’s beef…”
Paulie was the first person to trust us at Standard Issue, and create some collaborative garments together back in 2018. That meant a lot. We are psyched to finally find out who put forth the “Uncle Paulie” alias, as well as hear how the Queens, New York inspired deli has blossomed in the city of Angels. Thank you to Paulie for loaning us his story for the conclusion of season 2. We thank yall for tuning in as well!!! Season 3 coming soon... -
Episode 10 is a real treat. We have our great friend, amazing skateboarder, and co host of the world famous podcast, "Nine Club," Mr. Kelly Hart. Lend us an hour or so of your day as Kelly details him come up in skateboarding, doing one of the celebrated tricks in street skating history, creating an awesome show in the Nine Club, and shared interest inside and out of skate with Jimmy.
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Everything we do at Standard Issue is inspired by those that have come before us. This episode featuring Mikhayel Tesfaye is a testament of that. Once a student. Now a teacher. His journey is made up of the stories we truly enjoy. Wu Wear. Phat Farm. Trips back from Tokyo with duffle bags of goods, to supplying Japanese denim which would land as one of the most iconic Jay-Z bars we all know and love. Alot of game and knowledge in his years doing this. This is just part 1 for Mik. Enjoy...
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What do you get when a beatuiful young boy travels from Korea, to Colombia, before settling in the city of Los Angeles in the early 80's? In this case, a fun loving officiando of the writing on the wall, hip hop and all the incredible aspects of its culture, and culinary palette that transcends various continents. For season 2, episode 8, we introduce to yall OG CHINO. He says OG, but we'll say triple OG.
Los Angeles is obvioulsy home base for us. It is super important that we take time to rap with the individuals that have helped shape the culture of this amazing city. So much of what Chino has contributed to is what has inspired us, and inspired the Standard Issue brand. From his pops work as a diplomat, and tae kwon do instructor. Being raised by his older sisters in 80's in K-Town, to opening record shops on Slauson, and working for Rick Rubin, Chino's career has touched alot of different people, places, and things. Soak it all in. After you listen, take a trip over to his Colombian/Korean hybrid restaurant, Escala in K-Town for some amazing food and amazing music..
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Not gonna lie. It is kinda fun to touch base with our friends on here who are generally the quietest and most reserverd. As is the case with our guest for episode 7 of season 2, Mr. Ricky Li. The influence of native New Yorkers feels like it is becoming quite the norm this season, and so is the case with Ricky's upbringing. Like most kids growing up in the Lower East Side of New York, it's that early exposure to this world of skate, music, fashion that has formed the world of streewear. Rick was born into it, literally. A super rad episode from the kindest of individuals. From Vintage Kicks, to Flight Club NY, and Fight Club LA, to his latest venture; the beautifully curated vintage offering Tried and True, Rick discusses all of these incredible ventures he's been able to place his imprint upon over the years. Short, sweet. Thats all you get and need from someone as great as Rick. Enjoy...
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Thank you all for joining us throughout whats been a super fun season 2 thus far. Episode 6 we have a long overdue podcast catch up with a great family friend, and amazing Standard Issue supporter, Mr. Scott Big Cat Pfaff. From Ohio, to LA. From super high skate aspirations to gracing one of the biggest shows in MTV history. To culinary, and real estate aspirations, Big Cat takes us through an awesome glipse in what this journey called life has blessed him with over the last 20 years or so. We're honored to have him on here with us and hope yall enjoy the show. We're all born a lion...
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Episode 5 of Season 2 we are honored to share the podcast with an absolute legend, Mr. Alyasha Owerka-Moore. We could of sat and rapped for 6 hours and it would of only slightly scratched the surface of all of the amazing contributions this extremely talented gentlemen has left on the world of skate, fashion, and beyond. From the Brooklyn banks to Venice. Shut, to Alpha. Droors and dub to Fiberops. This mans forgot more things than we’ll ever know and it means the world to us he’d take the train up to LA from SD to share a glimpse of what his illustrious career has felt like. Without further ado…
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Episode 4 is here. We are honored to have two individuals that do so much work behind the scenes in order to help brands like us have a chance to flourish online with our web shops. As amazing as their e comm work is, the editorial work equatable to that of some of the most beautiful photographic campaigns presented by the biggest luxury brands in the world. We present to you, Youngest, and Paul Sun of the infamous Social Trust. Through episode Paul takes on his photographic development and journey, his appointment only style curated studio shop in DTLA, to meeting his partner in life, and business and her amazing impact on Paul both personally, and professionally. These two mean the world to us and its an honor to share their story on this episode of Behind The Seams...
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Gourmet, Adidas, Kobe, Beckham, to Supreme. Not much Greg Lucci's design DNA hasn't left his imprint on. A mentor of sorts to our own Jimmy Gorecki, helping in the establishment of JSP, and handful of the products we still release today. Follow us through episode 3 of season 2 as Greg explains how he migrated west and got his design career moving. Golf apparel 20 years ago. Zoo York. The launch of Gourment footwear. Helping his close family friends at Born X Raised get moving. The definition of a stand up individual. Boston's own, Greg Lucci...
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We are psyched to usher in another a second season of Behind The Seams. What a way to get it going with none other than an orignal JSP and Standard Issue supporter, Mr. Brocky Marciano. The vibe and layout is a bit switched up. However, think it gives the standard issue studio a little bit more relaxed aura to discuss Mr. Korsan's career in music, dot connecting, and all things comfortable, and cozy fashions. It's a great listen, and alot of game given. Brocks wearing sandals...
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The season finale of Behind The Seams has arrived. We could not of asked for a better guest to wrap it all up with. For episode 13, we present to you Chicago's own, Ibn Jasper. Mr. Jasper has been a day 1 JSP/Standard Issue supporter. On this episode we get a glimpse of his upbringing from curating shape ups and hair cuts, to discovering the world of skateboarding, and fashion thru his Chi-town lens. From there, we learn how he came to have a Louis Vuitton sneaker named after him. All in addition to his education, and progression in the world of design alongside some of the entertainment and music space most elite. We are so psyched on all the rad things Ibn shared with us this episode. We thank you all for listening to season 1 and hope you enjoyed this season just as much as we did....
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Episode 12 we link up with a young man that has been an awesome supporter of Standard Issue for quite some time. An ethusiast of performance art thats landed him on some great acting roles. We are thrilled to have on Mr. Brandon Larracuente. Brandon outlines for us how he got into acting. Growing up between New York City, and Florida. Navigating the demanding world of acting with the support of his wife. Also, sharing some information on the platform him and his wife are creating together to help create shine for other latino actors and actresses. Brandon is one of the kindest, humblest, geninue people ever, and we are psyched to have his support and presense on Episode 12 of Behind The Seams.
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Rise and shine peoples. Our guest for episode 11 of Behind The Seams is about that Diamond Life. Cut, color, clarity. Connoisseur of collaborations. Tees, to Nike SB's. We welcome founder Nick Tershay aka Nicky Diamonds. Walk and talk with us as he outlines his upbringing in the Bay. Growing up skating EMB. How the tees took off before the bolt. How all that grew into a world of highly coveted collaborative tee shirts, sneakers, and the awesome individuals in the music world that helped the growth of the brand. Listen to the end because theres a funny story in his role in the development of JSP...
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How did Ilan Hall get on Top Chef Season 2 and win? Who came up with the fake spam vegan Ramen? Whats up with those big chefs hats. Why was the Gorbals such a vibe? Which chef was the saltiest he lost knife fight? Ramen Hood founders and partners Ilan Hall and Rahul Khopkar join us on episode 10 of Behind The Seams to answer all of our culinary questions....
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Episode 9 we are joined by the likes of Mr. Stephen Vanasco. Stephen details his roots in NYC, and upbringing in the Valley, photographing the city of Compton from a helicopter for the Super Bowl halftime peformance, cinematic development in the adult film industry, finding his passion and love for photography, transitioning from the Van Styles moniker, his on going partnership with Leica. Stephen is a great dude with an awesome outlook on life and creativity. This is an awesome episode of Behind The Seams.
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Episode 8 features an absolute legend in the realm of action sports. East coast icon. A true pioneer for the snowboarding community. Thank you for joining us on Behind The Seams Russell Winfield.
Russ talks growing up in New York, ditching the hockey stick for a snowboard. Helping to launch Ride snowboards. His favorite pro graphics. Favorite video parts. Dub foul weather gear. Alpha Numeric. Joining Arcteryx. Building a friendship and beautiful signature board with the late great Virgil Abloh. This is an awesome episode. We hope you enjoy it!
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Episode 7, we suprised ourselves too. This segment of Behind The Seams we have an individual that was giving us a glimpse into Los Angeles, and some of the cities' favorite creatives, and cultural topic long before instagram....
The Levi Maestro. We talk about the things Maestro Knows; Skateboarding. Sneakers. His Fox Sports shows. Directing. Production. Videography. Vans Vault Collaborations. And, how he seemingly stepped back from camera just as quick as all of his work in front of the camera took off. This is a good one. Tune in.
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Episode 6 finds us sitting down with the better half of our Co-Host Jimmy Gorecki's, wife, Dev. Jarod, Dev, and Jimmy discuss her upbringing in Manteca, California. Discovering her passion for music, establishing her career and sound, while working with some of pop music's biggest and best producers and writers. Also, balancing the success of records such as Like A G6, and In The Dark, while navigating both personal and business side of the music industry. She also spread some light to Jarod on her personal tweaks to her favorite Standard Issue garments.
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Alex James discusses growing up in Jersey and exploring New York City, and Philly as teeanger, making the move to LA and integrating with the Fairfax scene, getting established in the vintage resell game in Brooklyn, creating the foundation of the jogger pant with Publish Brand, establishing the vibe, foundation, and future of his brand Pleasures with his partner Vlad...
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