The Dapper Dossier

By Dapper Effects

The Dapper Dossier is the official podcast of Dapper Effects. The dossier is the number one resource to connect and learn from the greatest barbers and beauticians in the world who live out our missio... more

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How many episodes does The Dapper Dossier have?

The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.

The Dapper Dossier episodes:

July 12, 2020 Are The Days Of Being Dapper Done? - DDB04
EPISODE INTRODUCTION:

Are the days of dressing dapper done? During these tough times, people have less opportunity and/or reason to get dressed up...to get ‘Dap’d Up’. Is this going to be normal? Dressing in only jeans, sweatpants and shorts? Adhering to social-distancing guidelines have changed our society in ways none of us could imagine, and not being able to go out as much; has had a direct effect on how often we get to dress up and get Dapper. Are the days of dressing dapper done?

On episode 4 Mr. Mike discusses:

How the quarantine has affected how men and women dress.
The lack of opportunity and/or reasons to dress up.
Certain changes in our jobs and/careers have changed how we dress and prepare for our workday.
Young people are missing out on a huge milestone by not being able to experience their Prom and graduation.
Having masquerade parties may become more common considering people’s want to get dressed up, while also having to adhere to social-distancing guidelines. ie: masks
We at Dapper Effects believe the days of dressing Dapper WILL come back and come strong!

Quotes from the show:

“Are the days of dressing dapper done?”

“All of us enjoy getting Dap’d -Up from time to time. All of us enjoy stepping out and looking sharp; looking sexy...having that Swag.”

“Going to the prom used to be a huge milestone in a young person’s life.”

“Man, you’re sharp! You’re looking good. You’re so Dapper!”

“The days of being Dapper will be back! And they’ll come back strong.”

Stay tuned for the next Dapper Debrief Podcast!

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14min
June 28, 2020 Pandemic Emasculation - DDB03
EPISODE INTRODUCTION:

These 4 long months of self-isolation has been tough on everyone, but in this episode, we discuss how the pandemic has affected men specifically. Although we are in an age where we are discussing and re-defining what it is to be a ‘man’, there are certain aspects of being ‘manly’ that will never change. In this episode, we look at how the lack of earnings and a decrease in access to sports & recreation can have a direct, negative effect on a man’s self-identity and livelihood.

On episode 3 Mr. Mike discusses:

How the quarantine makes a man feel emasculating.
Men are being diagnosed with COVID-19 and dying at much higher, disproportional rates.
Many men define themselves by their jobs, or what they do for a living. How does losing one’s job affect their livelihood?
Not being able to go to the barbershop doesn’t just affect our grooming and the way we look, but it also removes one of the main ways in which we engage with our community.
How having regular routines is an important aspect of how a man lives his life.
How men have adapted to self-isolation and working from home.
Not being able to exercise and work out the way you're used to, can affect our moods and well-being.
How men are coping and adapting to change.

Quotes from the show:

“The responsibility for men out there who choose it,...is to provide.”

“Going to the barbershop is one of our (men) favorite pastimes”

“Let’s face it. Us men...we need our ‘routines’!”

“When our routines get disrupted, it affects our livelihood.”

“A lot of us pride ourselves on our physical stature and maintaining a healthy physicality.”

“Men are not the best when it comes to dealing with change.”

“A lot of us have had to ‘Man-Up!”

“Men have done a GREAT job of adapting to this new way of being!”

Stay tuned for the next Dapper Debrief Podcast!

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18min
June 23, 2020 Following Your Passion With A Dapper Mindset - DE16
Following Your Passion With A Dapper Mindset

Join Dr. Tom as he gives his reflections on last week's guest Brian Basile from Strong Island Styles.

Listen in as Dr. Tom reflects on:

Brian Basile and the power of following your dream
Why the "right" opportunity doesn't always look like what you think it does at the moment
Why it's important to get after it every single day
"4C" Living

We welcome any topic suggestions or show ideas.

We here at Dapper Effects would love to feature you, or someone you know who is doing amazing things, and/or making a positive impact.

Please comment and join the conversation!
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14min
June 18, 2020 Strong Island Styles With Brian Basile - DE15
Strong Island Styles With Brian Basile

Join Dr. Tom and Mr. Mike as they take a deep dive into the superhero origin story of Brian Basile and his barbershop brand Strong Island Styles.

Listen in to learn about:
Brian's story on how he got started as a barber
Origin of Strong Island Styles
Reminisce on Long Island Culture
Why Barbering Is Brian's Passion
The importance of STARTING with what you're passionate about
We welcome any topic suggestions or show ideas.

We here at Dapper Effects would love to feature you, or someone you know who is doing amazing things, and/or making a positive impact.

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51min
June 14, 2020 Standing In Solidarity - DDB02
EPISODE INTRODUCTION:

Dapper Effects stands in solidarity with the black community and the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Brianna Taylor, and the many others who have lost their lives due to Police misconduct and unfair, violent, and fatal tactics. Mr. Mike shares from his perspective and experience living as a black man in American society.

Call it a movement.
Call it a revolution.
Whatever we call it...
It is undeniably time for a change because these injustices and atrocities have been victimizing the black community for way too long.
We stand with those who are tired and have had enough.
Dapper effects supports life.
Dapper Effects supports fair equity.
Dapper Effects supports change.

On episode 2 of the Dapper Debrief, Mr. Mike discusses:

The injustices black men in America have faced since the countries beginning.
Standing in solidarity and supporting peaceful protests
Respecting the right to other’s having their own opinion and honoring
Everyone’s RIGHT to self-expression.
Growing up fearing the police and law enforcement.
The long, overdue need for this conversation and movement in the United States.
The role social media has played in perpetuating this conversation.
A call to REAL systematic and societal change, starting with our mindset and what we choose we want this county to stand for.

Quotes from the show:

“We stand with the families of Ahmaud Arbery and Brianna Taylor”
“The treatment of black men in this American society is 100% unjust, unequal, and inequitable”
“The playing field is uneven"
“It all goes back to how this county was formed and it’s foundations”
“Black Lives Matter!”
“It’s time for us to come together and make effective, positive social and system change”

Stay tuned for the next Dapper Debrief!

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16min
June 13, 2020 Has Purpose Been Uprooted? - DE14
EPISODE INTRODUCTION:

Dr. Tom and Mr. Mike dive into what's going on with COVID-19 and how it's affecting men right now. Not to downplay in any way the pain that has been caused by the lives lost from COVID-19, with that acknowledged, there's no denying the pain that COVID-19 has also caused in uprooting so many lives. Join us for some good conversation and tune in for another episode of the Dapper Debrief that will be dropping tomorrow morning.

On episode 14 Dr. Tom & Mr. Mike discuss:

The power of connection“COVID19 Is Emasculating!” - What?
Has purpose been uprooted?
Did you hear episode 1 of The Dapper Debrief?
Small business owners out there struggling? We Hear You.
Reflections on the power of choice and how to tackle your daily choices "post-COVID-19"
Taking the news with a grain of salt

We welcome any topic suggestions or show ideas.
We here at Dapper Effects would love to feature you, or someone you know who is doing amazing things, and/or making a positive impact.
Please comment and join the conversation!
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“We cannot control this virus, we cannot control the economy, we cannot control the government. But we can control what we ingest, what we partake of, what we put into and how we grow and develop through these adverse conditions” - Audio Velvet

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21min
June 10, 2020 What does it mean to be Dapper during this quarantine? - DDB01
EPISODE INTRODUCTION:
Mr. Mike asks the question “why should men be dapper, even during the quarantine. Why should we even care if we are not leaving our houses and people really never see us? We talk about how the temptation to stop caring and to get lazy when it comes to our appearance can be very strong. By taking a deeper look, Mr. Mike breaks down how our mindset is an integral part of being dapper and talks about the benefits of being disciplined and having healthy routines.
On episode 1 Mr. Mike discusses:
What does it mean to be dapper during the quarantine?
What does it mean to be Dapper?
Why should you take the time to care about your look during these times?
The importance of having healthy routines.
Strengthening integrity through fashion.
How can we be Dapper while social distancing?
How being chivalrous can play a role in proper social distancing?
Being charitable.
How the shutdown affects our minds and motivation.
What will dating look like post-pandemic?
The Benefits of physical activity and discipline.

Quotes from the show:

“Being Dapper is a mindset...a state of being?”
“Being Dapper is about Leadership.”
“Integrity is doing the right thing whether someone is around to see it or not."
“Putting people first, it is the most dapper thing anyone can do.”
“It’s the little things the end making big impacts in our lives.” “We are all essential!”

Stay tuned for the next Dapper Debrief!

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30min
June 01, 2020 Pandemic Life, Grooming, Morning Routines And Finding Confidence During These Difficult Times - DE13
EPISODE INTRODUCTION:
Dr. Tom and Mr. Mike riff on Dapper Effects Live’s new Podcast spin-off show, titled ‘The Dapper Debrief’ (the first episode drops Saturday) Hosted by Mr. Mike AKA Audio Velvet. In today's episode, Dr. Tom and Mike muse on life during these strange times that we have found ourselves in and how seemingly "normal" things like morning routines and grooming tactics have been turned on their head.
On episode 13 Dr. Tom & Mr. Mike discuss:
What is the Dapper Debrief?
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected men’s personal grooming routines
Why the pandemic feed into mediocrity
Why we wear nice clothes and how can they build character during this unprecedented time
How morning routines important more than ever now
CBS Article: Corona Virus Pandemic Upends Men’s Grooming Routines
Musing on beard care
Putting a spotlight on barbers
Are masks going to be a long term addition to our society?
How do we:
draw the best conclusion?
How do we sharpen our perspective?
Tap into our inner confidence?
The power of branding
We welcome any topic suggestions or show ideas.
We here at Dapper Effects would love to feature you, or someone you know who is doing amazing things, and/or making a positive impact.
Please comment and join the conversation!
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A person’s truth is a person’s truth. You can never assume to know why they think a certain thing because they’ve had certain experiences that we haven’t had” - Audio Velvet

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52min
May 23, 2020 Dapper Debrief - The New Reveal - DE12
EPISODE INTRODUCTION:
Dr. Tom and Mr. Mike introduce Dapper Effects Live’s new Podcast spin-offshow, titled ‘The Dapper Debrief’. Hosted by none other than Mr. Mike a.k.a.Audio Velvet himself; this fun, lighthearted podcast is designed to support ourmission of helping men live with confidence and swagger, by providingstimulating conversation, and combining humor and helpful tips. This fastpaced, short podcast experience will inform, encourage, inspire and motivateyou; and give you a great start to your weekend.

On episode 12 Dr. Tom & Mr. Mike discuss:
The Dapper Debrief, which is a 10-15 minute show airing every Saturday!
It is available on ALL of your favorite podcast platforms. Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, Podbean, etc...
The Dapper Debrief will...
Discuss Dapper-worthy news and current events
Highlight dynamic people doing dynamic things
Share positive, uplifting stories from our diverse, dapper community
Fashion and men’s grooming tips and talk
Highlight both famous and local ‘Dapper Ambassadors’
Fun, jokes...and mature, respectful ’grown-up’ talk

We welcome any topic suggestions or show ideas.
We here at Dapper Effects would love to feature you, or someone you know who is doing amazing things, and/or making a positive impact.
Please comment and join the conversation!
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“Dapper Effects is NOT a lifestyle brand. Being Dapper is a part of who you are” - Dr. Tom
“There’s nothing wrong with self-promotion. Sometimes you gotta promote yourself!” - Audio Velvet

Stay tuned for the next Dapper Effects Podcast!

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18min
May 14, 2020 Anthony DiDomenico - A Dapper Man’s Journey Into The Mirror - DE11
EPISODE INTRODUCTION:
Join Dr. Tom and Mr. Mike AKA Audio Velvet as they connect with a man who is on an incredible journey of transformation and has continued down this path even amidst the COVID-19 crisis in our nation. Meet Anthony DiDomenico. A man who has a life long battle with his weight. Tune in to hear him share insights into this powerful journey he's on while he also peeling back the curtain so to speak into his life as a professional comedian. We here at Dapper Effects love Anthony. He has inspired us and we believe he will inspire you too.

On episode 11 Dr. Tom & Mr. Mike discuss:
Anthony’s 22-year journey into comedy and why you should never give up on your dream
What does a comedian’s background look like?
How Anthony built self-accountability through his most recent calling - The WW Bro Podcast
Anthony’s weight watcher’s journey and the 3-year anniversary
Why we believe Anthony is a true example of what it means to be Dapper
What were some of Anthony’s triggers that led to the weight gain
Addictions
How everything in life that’s worth it is never as simple as “point A to point B”
Musing on the fast-food industry
Why the pandemic is all the more reason to eat healthily
Controlling what you can control
The power of gaining control and getting everything “on the inside” right
The ups and downs of a weightless journey
The hidden dangers of lying to yourself
The dapper man’s goal
The importance of finding a support system
What is Weight Watchers all about?
Importance of taking the time to get educated on your health
Why comedy is a truly fine example of courage
How are comedians innovating during the COVID-19 shutdown?
Why comedians are essential
How Anthony’s comedy evolved to where it is today
The man in the mirror poem
75Hard program

Quote Anthony shared from his dad:
“The time is going to go by anyway, what are you going to do with it?”
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FAQs about The Dapper Dossier:

How many episodes does The Dapper Dossier have?

The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.