Style and Direction

By Ethan and Spencer

A podcast about classic and vintage menswear, but without the stuffiness!

Join menswear enthusiasts Ethan, Spencer, and MJ as they talk about their personal style, the state of men's fashion, and eve... more

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The podcast currently has 216 episodes available.

Style and Direction episodes:

November 24, 2025 E149: Moulin Rouge, John Wick & Dressing For The Early SoCal Fall
In this pod, the SaDBoys discuss the flashy, Belle Epoque menswear in the stage adaptation of Moulin Rouge and how they dressed as an assassin to attend a John Wick Laser Tag party. There's also a big discussion on "transitional weather attire" and how we like to dress in Early Fall, before it gets TOO cold and we start to Full Send into coats, tweeds, and scarves. It's basically a section where we glaze crewneck sweaters and jungle jackets!
Blog Post:
https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/11/24/moulin-rouge-a-john-wick-laser-tag-party/
https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/11/24/transitional-weather-attire-the-interlude-of-early-fall/
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Podcast is produced by MJ
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1h 25min
November 18, 2025 B65 PREVIEW: The Menswear of All That Heaven Allows (1955)
The latest bonus episode is about the cozy (and masculine) vibes in Douglas Sirk's melodrama "All That Heaven Allows"! With its New England setting, color-forward cinematography, and Rock Hudson's flannel workshirts, it's a perfect fall movie. Romance is par for the course, but the movie is surprisingly quite critical. Jane Wyman plays Cary Scott, a wealthy widow who falls for her arborist Ron Kirby, played by the handsome Rock Hudson. Her friends and family basically shame her not just for picking a younger man, but one who is also beneath her station (despite the fact that he owns his own business and has land). The movie teaches us to pick love and happiness over social convention, all while giving us wonderful 50s East Coast Americana outfits.
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Blog Post: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/11/19/the-menswear-in-all-that-heaven-allows-1955/
Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/
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Podcast is produced by MJ
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14min
November 11, 2025 E148: Hadestown, Halloween 2025 & The Cosmus Academy Banquet
The latest pod recaps this past spooky season! We talk about the menswear Anaïs Mitchell's epic musical "Hadestown", making pirate outfits out of 30s/40s vintage clothing, our very filmbro-friendly Halloween costumes, and of course, the fabulous start-of-term party for Cosmus Academy of the Arcane Arts, where Spencer was a first year and Ethan served as headmaster and emcee. It truly was a fun October!
Blog Post: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/11/10/hadestown-halloween-2025-the-cosmus-academy-banquet/
Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/
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1h 16min
November 01, 2025 E147: Two Menswear Events, Tucking Your Tie, Fisherman Sandals, and Congruity
In this pod, MJ shares a life update, Ethan recaps two menswear events (Freenote Cloth & Buck Mason) and why he likes tucking his tie, and Spencer talks about photography again. Oh, and we all have a big discussion about how fisherman sandals are a bit odd with jeans, why we like congruous outfits, and how hodgepodge outfits are anti-core (and probably a trend). It's a jam-packed episode full of great discussion!
Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/11/02/another-wedding-two-menswear-events-and-congruity/
Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/
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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
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1h 30min
October 27, 2025 B64 PREVIEW: The Menswear of Inception (2010)
Your mind is the scene of the crime...and of surprisingly great menswear!
In the latest bonus pod, the SaDBoys dive into Jeffrey Kurland's costuming for Inception. Even though it's a modern film, Inception has great style. Everyone is dressed in tailoring, with a style that leans elegant and sharp. It's pre-minimalist, pre-skinny corporate attire— perfect for a team of professional Extractors! There's peak lapel suits, silver ties, and a healthy dose of French cuffs; there's even a moment for cargos and 70s-does-40s leather jackets! Who knew that this film would be a source of inspo?
Subscribe on Patreon for the full pod or listen to a clip now on all platforms!
Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/10/27/the-menswear-in-inception-2010/
Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/
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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
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20min
October 18, 2025 E146: Jason in Town, Tam O' Shanter, and Scott's Wedding
New pod alert! Spencer, Ethan, and MJ get into it in this ep, talking about the Lee 101J, getting dressed up in plaid to eat prime rib, and comparing rental tuxes to Suit Supply MTM for Scott's Wedding. OH— Jason Sandagon of Mad King George also came to town and hosted a little trunk show. He's not on the pod, but we do spend a lot of time talking about what he's been up to on his side of the pond.
Ethan's Essay: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/10/18/returning-to-the-tam-o-shanter-mad-king-george-in-la-scotts-wedding/
Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/
Follow us on Instagram!
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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
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1h 23min
October 02, 2025 E145: Bronson, Brooks, and Bracing Yourself
In this latest pod, Spencer, Ethan, and MJ talk about their latest Bronson orders (Ethan and MJ's first time!). We then recount when our friend Brooks came to town and not only played Call of Cthuhlu with us, but DM-ed a D&D campaign that he wrote (and got published!). Finally, Ethan talks about how he's come full circle to wearing suspenders again. Thank God he didn't get rid of his Darcy braces— they're quite good!
Ethan's Essay:
https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/10/02/bronson-orders-golfing-on-shore-leave-brooks-comes-to-town/
https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/10/02/bracing-myself-again/
Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/
Follow us on Instagram!
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www.instagram.com/spencerdso/
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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
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1h 8min
September 23, 2025 B63 PREVIEW: The Menswear in North by Northwest (1959)
The bonus pod is here and it's all about the menswear in North By Northwest (1959)! Spencer, Ethan, and MJ talk about this whirlwind of a film— and the iconic grey suit (with white shirt and grey tie) worn by Cary Grant as Roger Thornhill (or is it George Kaplan?). It's truly the star of the film, going through a drunk drive, being framed for murder, and being run down by a crop duster (who also had a gun, people forget that)! Not only that, but it gets sponged and pressed in 20 minutes. Hitchcock's thriller is full of great style and a lot of grey suits with solid ties. We discuss it all in this pod!
This is a clip of the latest Bonus pod! For the full episode, please subscribe on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/
Blog post: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/09/22/the-menswear-in-north-by-northwest-1959/
Follow us on Instagram!
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www.instagram.com/spencerdso/
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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
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13min
September 06, 2025 E144: Visiting Beams LA, A San Diego Bachelor Party, and Ethan's Suit Supply Suits
New pod alert! It's a fun and caz ep, where the guys talk about visiting the Beams Pop-up (we wish it was Beams+), Moonstar Shoes, and going to a wholesome bachelor party in San Diego. OH and Ethan finally shares his Suit Supply MTM experience, going into extensive detail on how a slim fitting garment became the slouchy, wide legged beauty that he's been wearing quite often.
Show Notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/09/06/the-beams-la-pop-up-a-san-diego-bachelor-party/
Suit Supply Experience: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/09/06/my-susu-suit-ios/
Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/
Follow us on Instagram!
www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/
www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/
www.instagram.com/spencerdso/
www.instagram.com/awyeahmj
Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
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1h 24min
August 28, 2025 B62 PREVIEW: The Menswear of Jaws (1975)
In honor of the film's 50th Birthday, Spencer, Ethan, and MJ discuss Jaws on the latest bonus pod! It's one of our favorite movies of all time and its absolutely dripping with style. We talk about Hooper's denim and beanie, the milsurp/workwear of Quint, and of course, Chief Brody's simple navy and khaki "uniform". And as you probably expected, Ethan gives his analysis on the film score!
Listen to a preview or subscribe on Patreon for the full episode!
Show notes: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/08/28/the-menswear-in-jaws-1975/
Support us on Patreon and join the Discord: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection/
Follow us on Instagram!
www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/
www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/
www.instagram.com/spencerdso/
www.instagram.com/awyeahmj
Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
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26min

FAQs about Style and Direction:

How many episodes does Style and Direction have?

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