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Jeremy Kirkland is an American podcast host, writer, and cultural commentator best known as the creator and host of the menswear-focused podcast Blamo!. Active since 2016, the show features interviews with designers, musicians, artists, and creatives, exploring the intersection of personal style, culture, and storytelling.[1]
Career
[edit]Kirkland began his career in the music industry before transitioning to fashion media. He served as the digital marketing director for The Armoury, a high-end menswear retailer, where he helped establish its online presence during its U.S. expansion.
In 2016, he launched Blamo!,[2] a weekly podcast known for its candid, longform interviews. Guests have included designers like Sid Mashburn, Eileen Fisher, and Robert Geller, musicians such as Jason Isbell, and cultural figures like Ben Schwartz, Adam Pally, and Christopher Storer. The podcast has been credited with helping to shape the contemporary menswear conversation and has spawned related series, including The JJJ Show and Die, Workwear! with Derek Guy
Kirkland is also a frequent guest on other podcasts and panels discussing media, fashion, and cultural trends. He is recognized for his empathetic and self-deprecating interview style, often drawing comparisons to Terry Gross and Dick Cavett.
Media Coverage
[edit]Kirkland and his work have been featured in publications such as:
The New York Times – Mentioned in a 2019 piece about fashion and watch podcasts[1]
The Wall Street Journal – Cited in a 2018 article about the rise of fashion podcasts[3] Featured in a 2024 style piece highlighting men's fashion tastemakers[4]
Esquire – Profiled in the "Five Fits" series (2024)[5]
Gear Patrol – Featured in a 2017 piece highlighting rising voices in menswear media[6]
Wristcheck – Interviewed in 2023 about his love of watches and emotional storytelling[7]
Personal Life
[edit]Kirkland is based in the United States. He is known within the watch collecting community, particularly for his enthusiasm for Seiko timepieces,[8] and often discusses the personal and emotional narratives tied to clothing and accessories.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Swithinbank, Robin (2019-03-20). "What's Your Favorite Watch Podcast?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Blamo! Podcast". Blamo! Podcast. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ Gallagher, Jacob (2018-07-30). "Forget Photo Shoots. Why GQ and Gucci are Betting on Culty Podcasts". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ Coetzee/WSJ, Ashley Ogawa Clarke / Photographs by Elizabeth. "These Guys Nerd Out on Fashion Instead of Cars and Whiskey. Steal Their In-the-Know Picks". WSJ. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Five Fits With: Jeremy Kirkland, Host of the "Blamo!" Podcast". Esquire. 2024-08-23. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "6 Questions With One of Menswear's Up and Coming Voices". Gear Patrol. 2017-09-07. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Wristchat: Jeremy Kirkland, Host Of The Blamo! Podcast". Wristcheck. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ GQ, The Editors of (2020-03-12). "How to Buy Your Next Watch". GQ. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
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