Garmology - A podcast about clothes, and stuff.
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In this week's episode, we venture to Brighton to meet the luminary of a distinctive musical niche, Chap Hop. Jim Burke, known as Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer, has masterfully blended gentlemanly pursuits with banjolele-infused hip hop. As customary, we delve into his background, tracing his journey from a musically gifted youth to stumbling into the world of rap, and the startling realization that tweed may not be the most practical stage attire. Supported by his faithful supporters—the Biscuits—and fueled by an unyielding creative drive, Jim shares insights into his prolific output and newfound fascination with siren suits. And, in a twist of fate, I may have accidentally started a beef with the delightful Will and Marie from Old Town (also esteemed friends of the podcast).
You can find Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer on the web at gentlemanrhymer.com
Garmology is by Nick Johannessen. There is no advertising or sponsorship, but you are welcome to support the podcast via my Patreon at patreon.com/garmology or you can buymeacoffee.com/garmology
Nick Johannessen is also the editor of the WellDressedDad blog and WellDressedDad on Instagram. You can email Nick as Garmology (at) WellDressedDad.com.
Garmology theme music by Fabian Stordalen.
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Canny Crafting: The Journey of Gillian McNeill and LAW Design Studio (#146)
The last button maker in the land - With David Courtney, Courtney & Co (#94)
Crafting Dreams: Carolyn Denham's Journey with Merchant & Mills (#145)
From Sketch to Stitch: Navigating Menswear Entrepreneurship with Simon McAleese (#144)
From circular fashion to High Street hell: Navigating UK Manufacturing with Kate Hills (#143)
Vintage Jeans and Coffee Dreams: A Conversation with Inger Kristin Haugsevje (#142)
Crafting legends: A conversation with Yuki Matsuda of MEG Company (#140)
From riffs to threads to pods - With Jeremy Kirkland, Blamo! (#139)
From Commuting Burnout to Tweed Dreams: A rocky ride with Jonathan Kelly of Sussex Tweed (#138)
Upcycled surplus stories - With Philipp Maertens, Taktonik (#137)
Worn - A People's History of Clothing - With Sofi Thanhauser, author (#104)
It's been emotional - With Christopher Laverty (#50)
The festive special with Shaun & Jon (#136)
Authenticity: Reclaiming Reality in a Counterfeit Culture - With Alice Sherwood, author (#95)
Passion and ethics - With Neil Christopher of ARN Mercantile (#67)
We make them here! - With Marie and Will of Old Town (#78)
Status, culture and garms - With W David Marx, Author (#108)
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