Episodes 34
Avg. Duration 48m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (25)
Since Aug 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

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Monthly
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

Meaningful conversations with interesting people with an emphasis on men's style and well-made things.

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The Print Edition

May 04, 2026 32m

To celebrate the return of The Print Edition we got dressed up and went to Chateau Royale to raise a martini to the new issue. The theme is sports, which evoke leisure, play and childlike pleasure.…

The Masters Edition

Apr 09, 2026 49m

We celebrate our beloved Masters at Augusta. Then we consider the incredible setting, remarkable patron experience and the wild world of golf clothes. Hope you like it!Read David’s new story on the…

The Print Edition

Nov 18, 2025 29m

We started our podcast five years ago because we wanted to talk about the things we’re into. By now you know what they are: travel, style, sports (and airline lounges!) and the details that make…

Power Lunch with Michael Williams

Aug 28, 2025 5m

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.acl.news

The Angler

Jul 28, 2025 39m

We’re back from Iceland and celebrate my Atlantic salmon success. Hope you like it! -Michael This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus…

Tailor-Made Man

Mar 07, 2025 1h 4m

This is Nick Hilton. He’s someone who the real menswear people all know and respect. They also like him because he’s a pretty nice guy. If you are interested in style, clothing, and dressing well,…

Reunion Tour

Jan 21, 2025 39m

We catch up after a long month away. I talk about Los Angeles, then we get to our usual programming of sad fandom, the Pitti clown show and fishing trips.Hope you like it! This is a public episode.…

Escape Route

Aug 09, 2024 7m

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.acl.news

Frequent Flier

Jul 19, 2024 49m

One of the great joys in life is finding a hobby which involves travel. To play tennis in Italy, go fly fishing in Argentina or play golf in South East England (as I am doing this week) is a…

Quaker Marine

Jun 04, 2024 45m

Kevin McLaughlin is the owner of the beloved New England heritage brand Quaker Marine and the co-founder of J.McLaughlin. He’s a no nonsense New Yorker with an intimate knowledge of the…

The Men on the Bag

Apr 10, 2024 46m

Historically there is perhaps no contribution to the game of golf and the Masters Tournament as overlooked as the hardworking, predominantly Black local caddies of Augusta National Golf Club. In a…

The Believer

Apr 09, 2024 35m

David’s new book The Believer is out today. This past week I joined him for the launch of the book at The Ranch at Rock Creek in Montana. We sat down to record this podcast and talk about The…

In My Backyard With Mark McNairy

Mar 02, 2024 15m

Mark McNairy played a big role in the initial inspiration for starting ACL. I met him in 2005 when he was the creative director at J. Press. At his core he’s a product guy, and he introduced me to so…

The Most Stylish Man in Golf

Feb 17, 2024 48m

It feels near universal that PGA TOUR pro golfer Keith Mitchell is the best dressed man in the game. In some ways, we hold him up as proof that performance clothing isn’t as important as some may…

Zen and the Art of Tailoring

Jan 10, 2024 43m

Cost and efficiency can’t be the only things that matter. Sometimes you need to take the meandering route. If one-click ordering ruled everything we do, then we would be neglected an experience like…

The Alternate Route: Ghiaia

Jan 03, 2024 51m

Ghiaia is the best example of everything I could ever hope for in a brand. It’s the combination of three important attributes that make it special to me. * It’s Artisanal in Nature. * Independent*…

The Thanksgiving Special

Nov 22, 2023 48m

One of our favorite shows of the year. Michael reveals his psychedelics strategy, Coggins learns to make rice and we look forward to the holiday. Hope you like it! This is a public episode. If you'd…

The Vegas Strip

Nov 16, 2023 44m

We’re with Central Division back after too long and catch up about Las Vegas, London and the Rose Bowl Flea. Then we submit to some daring dream analysis. Hope you like it!  This is a public episode.…

The Baggage Issue

Oct 28, 2023 41m

We talk about Michael’s trip to New York, a curious incident at Keens Steakhouse and the Coggins family finally getting into roller bags (gasp!). Hope you like it!The shirt company that made my MTM…

The End of Succession

May 29, 2023 35m

Welcome to a long weekend edition of Central Division. With the end of Succession we have the settings set for a rare public podcast that’s open to everyone to enjoy. We talk about the greatness of…

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