AF Fireside

AF Fireside

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AF Fireside episodes

  • Camoretro x AF Fireside

    Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands joining us for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace taking place in Austin, TX this May. Learn more about the event and get tickets at shopaf.co!

    There's always something new to learn from a brand on the podcast, and Camoretro is truly one-of-a-kind. Logan Webster founded Camoretro as a space for all things vintage camo. He'll be popping up with us in Austin, but the brand goes beyond what he has on the rack. Listen in for a few tips and tricks from someone who has paved their own path.

    Learn more about featured brands at shopaf.co, and be sure to follow us on Instagram:
    @shopaf.co
    @lucaszfitz
    @camoretro

    27 min
  • GUNNER x AF Fireside

    Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands joining us for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace taking place in Austin, TX this May. Learn more about the event and get tickets at shopaf.co!

    Addison Edmonds founded GUNNER out of the love for his four-legged best friend. Now on their way to being a full-scale pet care brand, Addison reflects on their growth so far and where they're headed in the future.

    Learn more about featured brands at shopaf.co, and be sure to follow us on Instagram:
    @shopaf.co
    @lucaszfitz
    @gunnerkennels

    25 min
  • Lunchroom Anxiety x AF Fireside

    Yeehaw! In this mini-series, we'll be talking with some of the minds behind the brands joining us for the Hill Country Hoedown - our brand discovery marketplace taking place in Austin, TX this May. Learn more about the event and get tickets at shopaf.co!

    Today we talk with Bronte Treat, a San Antonio-based chainstitcher and creative collaborator with Richter Goods, another brand you've seen on the AF podcast. Chainstitching is a fascinating niche of the heritage scene - Bronte clues us in to her experience and how she got started. Don't miss her set-up this May.

    Learn more about featured brands at shopaf.co, and be sure to follow us on Instagram:
    @shopaf.co
    @lucaszfitz
    @lunchroomanxiety

    28 min
  • Rangestead x AF Fireside

    Howdy! Rae from Rangestead had one of the most thoughtful, well-curated set-ups at our December '21 market in Denver - turns out that was a spot-on representation of her brand. In our discussion, Rae takes an honest look at the perimeters of success as an entrepreneur, as well as the brand's Western roots. Yee-haw.

    22 min
  • 33byHand x AF Fireside

    James McLaughlin, the founder of 33byHand, was the epicenter of the party at both of our East Coast events this past fall. Back in January, we sat down and talked about all things design, and how he built his Maine-based brand to be both rugged and refined.

    Learn more about featured brands at shopaf.co, and be sure to follow us on Instagram:
    @shopaf.co
    @lucaszfitz
    @33byhand

    20 min
  • Carlisle Clay x AF Fireside

    What is home? Briana Shaw, founder and designer behind Carlisle Clay, explores this idea through creating wearable art with polymer clay. In her interview, we talk about her pandemic-baby brand and her journey into identifying as an entrepreneur.

    Learn more about featured brands at shopaf.co, and be sure to follow us on Instagram:
    @shopaf.co
    @lucaszfitz
    @carlisle.clay

    23 min
  • Fireside Revisited: City Workshop

    We're back with our friends at City Workshop to catch up on 2022 - Roger and Josefina had a killer year in 2021, and are back on the podcast to share some big news.

    Learn more about featured brands at shopaf.co, and be sure to follow us on Instagram:
    @shopaf.co
    @lucaszfitz
    @cityworkshopmsc

    25 min
  • Fireside Revisited: Topo Designs

    Topo Designs stands out among our favorite brands in the AF network and beyond - and we can brag that we knew them when they had a six-foot table at one of the first AF pop-ups! Lucas revisits Jedd Rose, co-founder of Topo, to check in on all things going on with the brand.

    Learn more about featured brands at shopaf.co, and be sure to follow us on Instagram:
    @shopaf.co
    @lucaszfitz
    @topodesigns

    28 min
  • SallyeAnder x AF Fireside

    If you have been to an American Field pop-up at any time since we started this, you've probably seen SallyeAnder. If you know anything about the world of soap and natural goods, you probably know SallyeAnder. Sallie Gonzales is a great friend and collaborator at AF, and we're lucky to grab a minute with her from her home base in Beacon, NY.

    22 min
  • Hetta Glogg x AF Fireside

    What is Glogg? You'll find out in this record-setting episode of AF Fireside. Kevin Davidowich is a co-founder of one of our favorite brands from the 2021 season - he's here to share a few secrets, stories, and a glass of their deliciously spiced mulled wine.

    Learn more about featured brands at shopaf.co, and be sure to follow us on Instagram:
    @shopaf.co
    @lucaszfitz
    @hettaglogg

    22 min

About AF Fireside

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In a world of big boxes and two-day shipping, sometimes it’s hard to remember the faces and families behind the small businesses that keep our world turning. Fireside is an intimate, personal look at…