James and Lawrence speculate Jonah Hill's potential awareness of the Fail Gang after some interesting developments on Instagram. Then, Fashionista editor-in-chief Alyssa Vingan Klein reunites with the boys after intimidating them into having her back. Alyssa remembers almost losing her life at an Off-White fashion show and breaks down the treacherous politics of working in fashion. Plus, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, a spirited debate on whether or not to add another episode of the pod each week.

James and Lawrence are back in business with the bossiest episode in FU history. The boys bless the Fail Gang with the tastiest new tunes and primo TV in another self-“Fuck With/Not Fuck With (Working Title)”. Then, Bartstool Sports CEO Erika Nardini joins the fail gang to get down to brass tacks. Erika names who's coming for her throne and takes us behind the Barstool curtain, complete with an on air firing. Finally, Captain's Log/Letters to Home devolves immediately into unadulterated body-shaming, putting into jeopardy FU's claim as the most tolerant podcast in the world.

Lawrence and James are back with what folks are calling the freshest episode in FU history. The boys sit down with Don C, designer of JustDon, noted Jordan Brand collaborator, and Kanye West's day one. The boys ask Don C how to blow a bag at Wendy's, that time Kanye almost lost Shia LaBeouf's hat, and Don C's upcoming Air Jordan. Then, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys share a behind-the-scenes look at how to best navigate a press junket at Twitter HQ.

James and Lawrence discuss James' recent freelance gigs and the ultimate finesse of working from home. Then the host of First We Feast's “Hot Ones” Sean Evans returns to FU after gaining over 70,000 Instagram followers since his first appearance. That saucy little bitch Sean talks to the boys about his routine as a professional hot wing eater, the current state of his obliterated asshole, and shares behind the scenes stories from some of the most viral episodes of Hot Ones. Plus, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the gang realizes the whole pod squad might just be a black hole of drug consumption.

Lawrence and James finally settle their most sizzling hot beef and get to the bottom of who actually scored higher on the SAT. Then, Hypebeast's Ben “Broazay” Roazen joins the fail gang to discuss his 17 years in Russia, how the streetwear sausage is made, and why he won't just shut up and blog about sneakers in Trump's America. Plus, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys finally recap their big call with Barstool and enlist the fail gang for some much needed support.

James and Lawrence discuss the art of the vacation thirst trap after James' doinked out trip to Jamaica. Then, Highsnobiety's Editorial Director Jian Deleon joins the Fail Gang to discuss getting free gear, his annual jawn budget, his career as a slam poet, and more. Plus, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys reiterate their love and appreciation for stoolies.

Lawrence and James host their first ever guest ad read with FU alum Angel Diaz. The boys finally give a proper introduction to new producer Shyam and ask how he's going to take the pod to the next level. Then, Keith Abrams joins the fail gang to talk about life as the owner of Kinfolk, his history of beating up Nazis in Portland, and the time he used a Zima bottle as a weapon in Alaska. Plus, in Captain's Log/Letters to Home, the boys discuss their upcoming conference call with Barstool Sports' CEO Erika Nardini.

James and Lawrence turn Fuck With/Not Fuck With (working title) on the new Supreme collection, the biggest new chunes, and fire television programming. Then, Complex writer and Coquito legend Angel Diaz joins the fail gang for a vaped out giggle fest. Angel talks about his new Ralph Lauren documentary ‘Horse Power,' his extensive history of beef with some of the biggest rappers in the game, and the most wild conspiracy theories. Plus, Captains Log/Letters to Home addresses a potential pod beef on the horizon.

The time has come you guys. This is Producer Jay's final episode. To start off this weeks episode, James and Lawrence give Jay an exit interview and give him a chance to reflect on his time as the producer, and even air his grievances. It was a bittersweet moment for the whole squad, Jay will definitely be missed. But fuck it, he had to secure that bag YOU FEEL ME?! YERRRRRR...  Then, the guys interview music entrepreneur Brock Korsan. Brock talks about his come up in the industry managing artists and producers, helping with marketing and street teams for early streetwear brands, his opinions on the music game currently, and more. Then in Captain's Log/Letters To Home Jay passes the torch on to the new producer! Be nice to him guys. He's a good kid, he's gonna do great. 

WELP... THIS IS IT. MY LAST SUMMARY. Yeah, I'm typing this summary in the first person, this my last episode I can do whatever the hell I want. IT'S BEEN, REAL GUYS. I'M REALLY GONNA MISS THIS WACKY FAMILY CALLED FAILING UPWARDS. Be sure to follow me on twitter @_JelaniCarter. I'm gonna be making my own podcasts soon so stay tuned for that, I'm trying to get more plays than Lawrence and James lol. Aiight, that's all I got. FAIL GANG FOREVER. PEACE. -Producer Jay

YERRRRRRRRRRRRR

On this weeks episode of the podcast, James reveals that he didn't take the job in LA, so the pod lives on! He provides the Fail Gang with tips and tricks on how to navigate life while in between jobs, and what his current life is like now that he's funemployed. Then Lawrence and James interview the talented and unapologetic Senior Director of Universal Music Group's newly minted imprint, Urban Legends, Lauren Nostro. They immediately get into all the details of her and James' infamous(?) hookup at Kinfolk, what it's like being the self-proclaimed Princess of Buffalo, New York, her thoughts on the Grammys, Italian-American pride, life living in Los Angeles compared to NYC, mumble rap, and a lot more. Then in "Captain's Log/Letters To Home" the FU Squad start their farewell tour for the Chocolate Gawd himself, Producer Jay. That is right, Jay has secured the bag at a new job, so, unfortunately, his time at Failing Upwards is coming to an end. So if you think you can fill his 9.5 sized shoes, send all serious inquiries to [email protected], the guys would appreciate it.

SEE Y'ALL FOR THE LAST TIME NEXT WEEK YOU GODDAMN MOUTH BREATHERS.