Lather Talk - A Wet Shaving Podcast

Lather Talk Wet Shaving Podcast

Episode 64 - We're Back!

Jon and Gerard are back from the summer podcast break! We do some catching up, share some exciting life updates, and check in where we are currently with the wetshaving hobby! We hope you enjoy it, thanks for tuning in!

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LATHER TALK

Lather Talk Wet Shaving Podcast

Episode 63 - When the Thrill is Gone

Jon and Gerard are joined by returning guest HD Shaves to discuss what happens when the thrill of the wetshaving is waning or gone. We also touch a little on the current state of the wetshaving hobby, the importance of getting more people to try wetshaving, and even the nature of friendships in a hobby setting. Trust us, it's all connected and we hope you enjoy the episode!

HD Shaves

In the last episode for 2022, Jon and Gerard discuss some Christmas traditions and highlights from this past year!

In this episode, Jon and Gerard discuss Thanksgiving traditions and the three year anniversary of Lather Talk. We also have a new Listener Spotlight with sloppybadger, who some of you might know from Instagram.

In this episode, Jon and Gerard speak with Kaleb Aylsworth, Founder and Lead Designer of Aylsworth Razors. They talk about how Aylsworth Razors premiere razor, the Drakkant, how Kaleb went about designing his own razor not long into his wetshaving journey, and also touch upon some of Kaleb’s career as a designer on a number of well known titles in the world of video games.

Aylsworth Razors

In this episode, Jon and Gerard catch up after having a break in the podcast over the summer! They discuss the problem with having too many soaps and how can a hobbyist prevent hoarding and better appreciate the items in their collection. Jon shares how he is rediscovering boar hair brushes, but what does Gerard think of all this, is he fan of the boar? Last but not least, a new Listener Spotlight segment is here, featuring listener and wetshaving community member Matt Fox. We hope you enjoy the episode!

LINKS

On this week’s podcast, we have wetshaving YouTuber and professional musician HD Shaves on the show! We discuss what got him to start his channel, his love of single edge razors, as well as a peek into the life of a professional jazz pianist and organist.

LINKS

Hey Lather Talkers, we’ve got something a little different this episode. First Jon and Gerard do a little catch up and talk about recent pick-ups, products they are currently enjoying, and reddit’s Eight Annual Lather Games. We also have a very exciting announcement in this episode you won’t want to miss! Then we kick-off a brand new segment for the show, the Listener Spotlight, where we bring on a listener to have a brief chat and ask them, “What would you bring for your desert island shave?” Our first listener we are featuring is Ben Louie, also known as OnePassBen from the Canadian Mafia Show over on Instagram!

*PLEASE NOTE* We are currently testing new recording software, forgive any issues with audio quality, overlapping audio or other similar issues as it may take a few episodes to really dial everything in properly. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

EPISODE MENTIONS

Our guest for this episode is none other than Chris Cullen of Catie's Bubbles, one of the early artisan soap makers in the wetshaving who just so happens to be pretty talented at scenting as well! Chris has seen trends come and go in wetshaving is set to celebrate TEN years in the business. What does he have planned to commemorate the occasion? You'll have to listen to find out! Aside from his wealth of knowledge as an artisan, we also talk (a little) about our shared love of professional wrestling, but we promise we won't get TOO into the weeds on that topic.

Catie's Bubbles

Our guests for the podcast this episode are Jake and Ashley Yates of Yates Precision Razors! We get a behind-the-scenes look at the life of this husband and wife manufacturing duo, how they've shifted from part-time to full-time, and juggling work/life balance.

Yates Precision Razors

Hey everyone, my name is Jon, you might also know me as Latherhog, and I want to invite you to listen to my wet shaving podcast, Lather Talk! Join me and my co-host Gerard as we tackle different topics in the hobby and interview the many creators and artisans in the traditional shaving space! Razors, shaving brushes, soaps, aftershaves, we cover it all!

This is a show created  for wet shaving enthusiasts, and by tuning in, you’ll be listening to other folks who have taken their personal grooming to another level. I’m so excited to share my love for the ritual of shaving that has become so much more. Not sure where to start? Subscribe to Lather Talk today and check out one of our interviews with your favorite soap artisan, razor maker or whichever topic interests you. Thank you guys so much, I hope you the show!

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We’re joined by friend-of-the-show Ross McBee for a casual conversation tackling a number of topics: the ebb and flow of interest as a wetshaving hobbyist and taking healthy breaks, price increases all around us, and ultimately end up on the state of the shaving brush market and predictions where it may go. We just love talking about brushes!

Our guests this episode are the hosts of the Take Care Men Podcast, Todd Stanfield of “Take Care Man” and Andy Wilmer of “The Opinionated Brit!” We discuss how they first decided to work together to take on the important topic of men’s mental health, what are their favorite parts about the wetshaving hobby, and the highs and lows of content creation.

Lather Talk is back for 2022 and we are just in time to share some breaking news about a new partnership between our two guests for this episode: first is Jens Grudno, the current CEO of Dovo, the German straight razor company that’s been around for over 100 years. And second we have wetshaving artisan Peter Charkalis, the owner and operator of Ariana and Evans. What exactly is coming out of this partnership? Listen to find out!

DOVO

In this episode, we chat with Cody of Noble Otter about how he got started in the world of wetshaving, his creative process in creating new scents,  what to expect in 2022 and much more!

NOBLE OTTER

In this episode of Lather Talk, we chat with Jonny of Lothur Grooming! We talk to him about his journey from a fashion designer to owner of a men's grooming brand, mental health (part of the Lothur mission statement), skin-care recommendations, and upcoming releases.

LOTHUR GROOMING

Website: https://www.lothurgrooming.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lothurgrooming/

If you need help or someone to talk to, take a look at the following organizations:

Samaritans

https://samaritanshope.org/

Call or text (877) 870-4673 (HOPE), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

https://www.thecalmzone.net/

UK: Call 0800 58 58 58 5pm-Midnight

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LATHER TALK

In this episode, Gerard and I are joined by Arvin Lucio, fellow wetshaving hobbyist and friend who helps us as a moderator of the Lather Talk Discord! We talk about upcoming releases, Halloween-themed shaves, wetshaving content and wetshaving communities!

In today's episode, Gerard and I have a conversation with perfumer and maker of grooming products Shawn Maher, owner/operator of both Maher Olfactive and Chatillon Lux!

Hey everyone, Lather Talk is back for Season 3! Gerard shares about his recent trip to Boston, where we met in person for the first time! We also share the responses to some of your favorite scents to use for the Fall season, and tackle the topic of artisan auctions.

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Jon and Gerard discuss some of the shaving gear they're currently enjoying, and take some listener questions.

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Our guest this week is Heather Melton of Zingari Man! We chat about how the business has changed and grown, moving into a bigger, dedicated work space, and how Heather transitioned from Zingari Man being a part-time project, to her full-time job.

Zingari Man

Hey everyone, thanks for tuning into the Lather Talk podcast. You might know our guest this week from his work in restoring vintage razors, or from his YouTube channel. Our guest for this week is none other than Matt Pisarcik of the Razor Emporium and Rex Supply Company! We’ll talk about the beginning of his journey into wet shaving, what razors are set to be released from Rex Supply, and much more!

Also just a head’s up that Matt was joining us from a local pub, so you may hear some additional background noise in the audio this week. We do apologize for that but are certain you’re going to be interested in our conversation with Matt!

18:04 What are some of the biggest changes you’ve seen in the wet shaving space you've seen?

23:24 How has the pandemic affected business this past year?

35:09 How many razors do you have in your personal collection?

45:54 Can you speak to the delays and communications issues as far razor services go with Razor Emporium?

1:04:47 What are some things we have to look forward to this year from Rex Supply Co?

1:12:23 How did your YouTube show “I’d Lather Be Shaving” with Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements' Douglas Smyth come about?

Razor Emporium

Hey guys, thanks for tuning into the Lather Talk podcast. We have a really exciting episode for you today as Gerard and I once again talk to Shane from Blackland razors, and he’s giving us the scoop on his newest razor, the Era! The kicker here though is how this razor is made, which is a brilliant bit of innovation. Keep on listening to find out more!

Our guest for this episode is Scott Stewart of Declaration Grooming. We had a fun and very candid conversation and got to chat about his tenuous relationship with email, our mutual love of video games, and even some hot topics like flipping and the copying of shapes amongst brush makers.

Declaration Grooming

In this episode, Gerard and I have a casual chat with our good friend Ross aka nova_shaves. We talk about our mutual love of the Blackland Blackbird Ti razor, whether this past year was the year of the post shave and touch upon the overall state of the wet shaving hobby.

Ross

In this episode of Lather Talk, we talk to Ben Esposito of House of Mammoth! We’ll talk about how Ben got started as an artisan, dealing with drama from scarcity of his product, and how he came to partner with Chicago Grooming Company to help with production and fulfillment.

House of Mammoth

In this episode of Lather Talk, we talk to Shane Swartzlander of Blackland Razors. We’ll talk about how Shane got into razor making, some of the challenges he’s faced since starting the company, as well as what’s coming out from Blackland in the year ahead.

In this episode of Lather Talk, we talk to Mark Herro aka mantic59, founder and creator of Sharpologist.com! Mark shares some insight in where he thinks the industry is going, upcoming plans for Sharpologist, and share some of his favorite pieces of gear as well.

mantic59

Lather Talk S02E06 - Moon Soaps

In this episode we talk to Melody and Zach of Moon Soaps!

MOON SOAPS

Lather Talk Podcast S02E04 - IAMCDB

00:48 - Why did you first start a YouTube channel on traditional shaving?

07:10 - What advice would you have a for a new or aspiring person who wants to start a shaving-related YouTube channel?

09:49 - How would you describe your journey thus far since you've started your YouTube channel?

24:34 - Do you have any "Holy Grail" shaving items you're looking to add to your collection?

30:47 - Would you say that technique is everything?

41:20 - As content creators, are we too close to artisans these days?

On today's episode of Lather Talk, we have special guest Christopher David Bailey, aka IAMCDB, traditional shaving personality and YouTuber! 

Lather Talk Podcast S02E03 - Oaken Lab

01:49 - What other artisan products did you try on your recent visit to the US?

12:23 - Soap making and ingredient sourcing

18:06 - Art background

I recently had the chance to speak with Chris Kerrigan, owner and artisan behind Oaken Lab recently on behalf of West Coast Shaving. Chris was up for chatting with me for the podcast as well, so here we are! We talk about his recent trip home to the US, how he develops scents and soaps, and how is background in art all contribute to the Oaken Lab brand!

OAKEN LAB

Time to shake off the dust and talk about some wet shaving! We talk about a few new and upcoming releases, the rise of artisan soap and perfume collaborations, and round it out with how we share our love of wet shaving with our kids.

Today we are bringing you a BONUS episode before Season 2 kicks into action. This episode is taken from an interview Jon did with Peter Charkalis of Ariana & Evans, The Shaving Shop and The Club for his Latherhog YouTube channel. Peter is making some of the most talked about wet shaving products on the market today, we hope you'll enjoy the conversation and get to know this artisan and vendor a little better.

You can find Peter's products here:

In today’s episode, we are closing out our first season by taking a quick look back at previous episodes, place our first soaps on the Lather Talk Shave Soap Tier List, and talk about what’s coming up in the future for season two.  

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Lather Talk #017: On today’s show, we have special guests Douglas Smythe and Fran Towle, the faces behind Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements! We’ll discuss how the couple transitioned Phoenix Shaving from a part-time project to full-time and the challenges associated with running your own business. We’ll also get some insight from the couple, who have been in the wet shaving game since 2012, about how to get more people into traditional wet shaving. 

Douglas Smythe is known for his larger-than-life personality and has largely been the face of PAA, whether on YouTube, podcasts, or marketing materials, however in this interview, we had the pleasure of getting to know his partner Fran Towle, who has only done a handful of interviews and has largely worked behind the scenes. 

One thing to note is that news of the Coronavirus was just starting to emerge at the time of this interview, so while we do talk a little bit about the Big Shave S’West event, the meet-up was postponed shortly just days after the interview. I hope you enjoy the episode!