Behind The Seams Podcast presented by Standard Issue Tees

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. 

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...

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..

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...

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...

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…

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...

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...