Episodes 125
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 4.5 (25)
Since Jun 2020
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Clothing history...and more! We dive into one clothing item, from Bucket hats to Huarache sandals, and explore: Why it’s important, where it came from, how it’s made, who’s making them today, how to take care of it, and, the real reason people listen to podcasts, at least three fun facts you can share at parties.

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Mount Vernon Mills CEO Bill Rogers gives White Oak's Looms a New Life

Apr 30, 2026 45m

For the past decade or so, there has been one white whale (or rather a pod of white whales) among raw denim fanatics, whose course has been followed with great interest since they left their home in…

On the Lookout for Watch Caps

Mar 10, 2026 24m

Welcome to Heddels Blowout. The show where we explore one thing, from watch caps to flip flops, and tell you all about:Why it’s importantWhere it came fromHow it’s madeWho’s making them todayHow to…

The Gory Details of GORE-TEX

Mar 02, 2026 21m

That’s right, today we’re talking about arguably the most well known name in performance fabrics - GORE-TEX.Most of the time, consumers aren’t aware of the upstream material manufacturers behind the…

Tariffied Denim and Boots

Feb 24, 2026 23m

That’s right, today is a little bit different. I’m not here to talk about an item but a concept, tariffs!The big T-word that has been taking up so much airtime over the last year as the returning…

Cardigans Again and Again

Feb 03, 2026 19m

Most of us can’t even hear the word “cardigan” without picturing Mr. Rogers coming home to exchange his suit jacket and dress shoes for one of his zip-up cardigans and a pair of sneakers. Most…

S1 Why the USAF Brought Back the A-2 Bomber Jacket

Jan 16, 2026 19m

When you imagine an Air Force pilot, the first image that probably comes to mind is the dashing World War II-era captain in impossibly high-waisted khakis and a brown leather bomber jacket. But you…

We Made the World's Strongest Denim Sneaker with Crown Northampton's Chris Woodford

Nov 03, 2025 1h

It’s been a long time since our last collaborative product, but we’re back with a bang. We’ve joined forces with Crown Northampton to launch the Grand Union Wholecut Sneaker, a denim & leather…

S3E5 Loafers - Lazing in Leather Since 1920

Sep 29, 2025 20m

Today we’re talking about loafers. Those do-nothing idlers who just sit around all day and the leisurely leather shoe that’s come to be named after them.Yes, the penny, the tassel, even the horsebit.…

S3E4 Raw Denim - Back to the Indigo Well

Sep 20, 2025 26m

That’s right, this is a denim episode! Longtime listeners will remember our 13-part, 7-hour audio epic about the history of denim where we covered 500 years of history of our favorite fabric.Relax,…

S3E3 Polarized Sunglasses - Women Love Them, Fish Fear Them

Sep 12, 2025 21m

Today we’re talking polarization.I’m not talking about the bears, Santa Claus, or the state of global politics. Rather something a bit more anodyne, and seasonally appropriate, cool shades!You may…

S3E2 Graphic Tees - Fashion Gets Explicit

Sep 05, 2025 22m

They say all clothing is a type of language. Even refusing to participate in the conversation is a way to say something.Whether you’re in a top hat and tails or Canadian tuxedo or naked, it’s all…

S3E1 Madras - Bleeding Out a Colonial Fabric

Aug 29, 2025 20m

Hi, I’m Heddels publisher David Shuck.You may remember me from previous Heddels podcasts like our History of Denim series, the Rise and Fall of Made in USA, and the one where Reed, Albert, and I just…

S2E111 111 - Mule Talk

Nov 23, 2022 59m

On this week’s Blowout… REED’S CORNER IS OFFICIALLY COOKED. Or at least the corner of Birkenstock Boston’s and Able to Buy Whenever. (Spoiler: He blames TikTok.) But because discovery is often…

S2E110 110 - I Chase, I Don't Attract (Shoes)

Oct 12, 2022 1h 4m

Now that Ye is getting himself canceled, what would it take for Pitbull to take over the fashion zeitgeist. We don't think it would be that hard.  Albert reviews Don't Worry Darling and the cool…

S2E109 109 - From Tbilisi With Love

Oct 04, 2022 47m

Our rock in this ever-changing world, David Shuck, is back for an episode from the road. Our brave traveler (and co-host on hiatus) calls in about Georgian nightlife, bootleg wine, and big news from…

S2E108 108 - What To Rock on Your First Date!

Sep 26, 2022 1h 1m

Albert trauma-dumps, his sister is totally fine now, by the way! Reed and Albert try and figure out how to have fun dressing even during the height of a heat-wave. How to find a good tee - buy from…

S2E107 107 - Embrace the Heatwave, Embrace the Inner Slut (Preview)

Sep 07, 2022 7m

We discuss the difference between slutty (good) and pervert (bad) fashion behavior. What are the sluttiest sartorial choices you can make? After all, you want people to know you can put it down. Are…

S2E106 106 - Never Go To A Public Jort Meetup

Aug 30, 2022 1h 2m

Albert bullies a Love Island-lookin' influencer so bad his wife asks him to stop. Jugglalos are actually sweet people, as sweet as their soda of choice. This week we put our heads together and think…

S105E2 Episode 105 - We're Not That Much Better Than You

Aug 22, 2022 41m

Vogue reports that "-core" has gone the way of "-chic." We try to recall the history of the whole "-core" thing from Normcore in the 20-teens to blokecore this year. But.... It's done! Passé! No…

S2E104 104 - Everything That's Old Is Still Old (Preview)

Aug 09, 2022 5m

David updates us from the road and lets us know he had to abandon pretty much all his cold weather gear in the face of a record-breaking heatwave. Albert and "the Lovely Reed" discuss the science of…

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