Tee Time

Hola migos! We're here to kick off season 2 with a banger. In this week's episode, we cover the (seldom talked about) history of Liquid Blue and actually get to host our first ever guest on Tee Time, OG Liquid Blue artist and designer, Brian Fox. We take you briefly through the history of Liquid Blue and then get right into our interview with Brian where he shares some special stories and insights into what those early days at Liquid Blue looked like, who designed some of the most collectible LB tees, how he used his own face for the 'Puck Head' tees, where life took him after Liquid Blue and so much more. Whether you collect Liquid Blue tees or you are a struggling artist trying to find a path, there are a ton of gems packed into this interview just for you. Can't wait to stop by Brian's studio next time we're in Boston and buy him a beer ;)

TEETIME IS BACK!! #THEDROUGHTISOVERPT73 The boys are back from a long hiatus and we are ready to roll for Season 2 of the ThriftCon podcast. Lotta firsts in this episode; first time recording with our own equipment, first time recording in the new office, first time we filmed the whole episode for YouTube if you wanna look at our ugly mugs while we talk instead, etc. Listen in as we recap our entire 2021 and what kept us away from recording this whole year as well as dive into what we have in store for the new and improved version of the TeeTime =) 

THE DROUGHT IS OVER!! For our 13th episode, we cover the life and work of iconic Harlem born fashion designer Dapper Dan. From his early days of hustling dice games on the streets of Harlem, to selling bulletproof minks, to being recognized as one of the world's most influential designers, Dapper Dan has always made waves no matter where he went. We talk about how Dan grew from a fashion no name to a sought after underground clothing designer for hustlers and celebrities and also cover the moment he was thrust into the spotlight, prompting all the luxury brand houses whose imagery he was using to bring the swift hammer down on his operation, issuing cease and desists and confiscating garments and machines.. But after a quick 20 year stint back underground, Dapper Dan was finally given his flowers.  

The boys are back for another quick dig and this episode we are going back over the wondrous year and time that has been 2020 :) Ahhh wasn't this year grand? We start from the beginning, talk about what he had planned, how Miami went and then how the whole world pretty much went to shit haha. Ken leads the way this episode and gives some cool insight as to what it's like trying to keep TC thriving during the pandemic, why we weren't able to do all of the things we wanted this year, and what we have on our board for next year. Happy New Year you filthy animals 

Back with another quick dig! In this episode, we cover what YouTubers hail as "the most hated man in streetwear" (lol), aka Warren Lotas, and his months long legal battle with Nike, which has just this past week finally come to an end. We cover some of the young designer's early work and how he broke into the conversation in the streetwear world, what he was up to the past few years, as well as his controversial NOT DUNKS that were released this year, which he was then hit with a very public lawsuit for by Nike. We ALSO discuss the difference between retros, customs, bootlegs, flips, and fakes and get down to the bottom of what's what. NOTE: This will also be our first episode uploaded to YouTube so check us out there https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl0UGrYQRLowcqTSlfglCfA

We are finally back with another full length episode. Did you miss us? In episode 12, we cover the history of sneaker and sportswear behemoth Nike. We talk about how its founders, Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman, built one of the largest brands in the world off of a $1000 loan from Phil's dad and a couple lies to some Japanese businessmen. From selling shoes out of a trunk to a wildly successful IPO, these guys did it. This is also a special episode because it is accompanied by our first ever merch collab with Backstock Co. We made these fire Bootleg Nike tees with Phil and Bill all over them and they are now available for a limited time on bootlegisbetter.com so check em out and cop one to support! 

ANOTHER QUICK DIG! In this episode we talk about how clothing donation sites in China are being greenwashed to make people think they are going to help those in need, when in reality, the clothes are either being burned or exported. NOT CHILL. We also talk about how this relates to and differs from clothing and textile recycling in the U.S. HINT: We aren't much better lol. Listen as we take you through a quick 30 minute jaunt with some valuable info for the next time you want to annoy someone at a party. And, as always, if you listen on Spotify make sure to Follow the show, and if you listen on Apple Music don't forget to rate and review the show so we can keep moving up the charts ;). 

QUICK DIGS! This episode is the first of a new format we're trying over here at Tee Time called 'Quick Digs'. Quick Digs as in shorter episodes and quicker dives into a broader range of topics, aka whatever we feel like talking about that week. This gives us a chance to drop episodes more regularly as well as start to feature some guests on the show (which we will definitely be doing in the coming weeks). For the first episode of Quick Digs, we do a deep dive into the ThriftCon mission statement, how we formed it, and what it means for us as a company. We break it down line by line, word by word and show you how each word was carefully and deliberately chosen. Sounds boring, and maybe it kinda is! But it's important and we love being transparent with our process in the off chance it may help or inspire someone to create something amazing down the road. BONUS: if you listen til the end we give another update as to when and where the next ThriftCon might go down ;)  

In episode 11, we cover one of the most recognizable names in fashion and the Queen of punk herself, Vivienne Westwood. We are back after a short hiatus following ThriftCon Denver and this episode is the perfect way to jump back in. We cover from Westwood's early days of making her own clothing and attempts at selling her own handmade jewelry into her introduction and relationship with Malcolm McClaren. That duo would reign over the 70s and 80s and created an entire movement and helped to spark the punk scene in music and fashion. Eventually breaking things off, Westwood would go onto become a household name in the fashion world in her own right as well as a committed activist taking a firm stance on causes such as climate change, civil rights and freedom of speech. Also Fireflies by Owl City might be the new song for our credits and if this episode gets removed from the airwaves now you know why. 

In episode 10, Mars and Ken breakdown what it was like to throw a ThriftCon event during a pandemic. This is the first episode since #1 that didn't cover a topic because we felt like it was time for an update. We cover the ins and outs of the Denver event, the time leading up to it all the way up to the event itself and how it differed from our normal events aka the good, the bag and the ugly. We also touch briefly on what we have on the board for the next few months as well as when and where the next ThriftCon might be going down! HINT: It's not Delaware.