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After taking last week off, the boys are back in the lab again for an episode filled with shooting the shit and casual conversation. Phil joins Barrett to answer some listener questions and prompts, starting with a Top Three on their favorite general release sneakers and a brief aside about the most overhyped shoes in the marketplace. Next, the guys give their advice on what type of things to shop for on Grailed. Finally, they take a gander at some upcoming collaborations (Nike SB x Parra, Puma x Rhude) before talking about all of the things they carry around daily. Barrett recommends some hand cream and Phil shouts out his favorite pen but then forgets the name of it.

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Barrett and Phil get together once again to talk about all the hottest style and fashion choices being made in everybody's current favorite TV show, Stranger Things. After putting Steve and Billy on the CCP Icon Wall, the dudes jump in to a Pop Culture minute, discussing the overly sugared Tie-Dye Frappucino being offered at Starbucks this week as well as A$AP Rocky's detainment in Sweden. Lastly, the guys give big props to the US Women's National Team for taking home their FOURTH World Cup trophy. Find your nearest NWSL team and go support them this summer!!!

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Barrett and Phil are back to their bread and butter on this edition of the Club Cool Podcast. After some casual chatting, the dudes jump in to a lightning round of Hype or Heat, breaking down several recent Nike releases in addition to an upcoming Yeezy one. On the back half of the pod, Barrett presents some of the highlights and takeaways from the early SS20 mens shows at Paris Fashion Week. Topics include a farmer's tan at Jacquemus, the modern bell bottom at Celine and Amiri, mesh tank tops everywhere, and the batshit insane presentation from Thom Browne.

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Friend of the pod and owner of Cisco's Restaurant Bakery & Bar in Austin, Matt Cisneros, joins Barrett and Phil on this edition of the Club Cool Podcast. Barrett interviews Matt about what it's like to own a restaurant and how he's had to keep up with the influencer game to stay on top of marketing his business in the Instagram era. The dudes also talk about the negative effects Yelp has had on the industry as a whole before finally discussing how they make decisions on where to dine when planning trips and traveling to new places.

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Phil and Barrett are back in the stude to break down the insane saga of YNW Melly, a formerly up-and-coming rapper cosigned by the likes of Lil' Uzi Vert and Kanye West, now charged with the murders of his two best friends. After discussing details of the case, Phil follows up Barrett's Patreon list of under-$50 picks with his own additions. Finally, the boys respond to some listener questions submitted via @clubcoolpod's Instagram story.

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Phillip and Barrett hit a major milestone by surpassing 100 Patrons on the CCP Patreon account: www.patreon.com/clubcool. Then, after chatting for a bit about Barrett's upcoming vacation to Charleston, SC and Holden Beach, NC, the dudes break down a recent Kith drop and an upcoming one from Nike x Fear of God. Once they wrap up the Hot Drop talk, they move on to Hot Pop Talk, as Barrett's most recent playlist is full heaters from established pop stars like Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry as well as bangers from upstarts like Jess Glynne and Tove Lo. Finally, the guys draw major attention to the upcoming Women's World Cup and lament the lack of media coverage given to the USA's best soccer team. The USWNT has won the Cup three times, and yet, we can't even get Alex Morgan jerseys delivered before the first game. What's up with that?!

Phil is back from his trip to Arcata, California where he went under the needle for his final two tattoo sessions to add color and complete the work of art. After regaling us with the tale, Barrett and Phil talk a little sale szn and also address tomorrow's big Sacai x Nike drop. Want Barrett's SSENSE sale picks? Head on over to join the Cool Kids at www.patreon.com/clubcool. An editorial featuring selections from J.Crew's sale is coming up next! Lastly, the duo break down all-time great comedy, HBO's "VEEP," giving praise to the inimitable Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the all-star supporting cast, and the unrivaled team of writers.

Barrett and Phil are on the ones and twos from Permanent RCRD Studios in beautiful Austin, Texas. First, it's story time as the boys tell the story of how and why the Club Cool Podcast got started. Next, we pitch you on our Patreon accout, which you should totally join: www.patreon.com/clubcool -- On the second half of the show, Barrett and Phil discuss some of the most stylish television shows and films of the modern era.

Phil joins Barrett back in the stude on a real scorcher to talk about Barrett's recent car troubles and why cars aren't as important to them as they were growing up. Then the dudes break down their least favorite things about menswear culture, predominantly focusing on why hype sucks even though they contribute to the very machine that manufactures it. Next, Barrett reviews some recent sneaker purchases, and the duo dives in to other pairs of sneakers they're eyeing for summer. Finally, Barrett and Phil give their takes on flip flops and the bulky sandal trend.

Phil Battaglia rejoins Barrett Dudley in the stude to make some big announcements. After that, our main topic of the day: The Met Gala. What is it? Why does it matter? And most importantly, who had the best fits? Finally, the boys break down why fashion seasons and the retail calendar work the way they currently do and how that allows for the seasonally inappropriate supplemental collections known as "Pre-Spring" and "Pre-Fall."

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