Clout Chasing

SEASON. SERIES. FINALE. The boys sign off in style with an on-location episode in Allston’s AWOL Boutique with their General Manager Chris Blomstedt. We talk streetwear trends in through history, Chris’s style evolution and his philosophy as a streetwear business owner and aficionado. We got off the f—in' Travis Scott Cacti in a sneaker store guys, felt like we were Virgil Abloh or something. Chris even gave us free clothes! 2.5 years as a fashion podcast and this was the first time we’ve ever gotten free shit. Good send off!On a more serious note, to the people who came on the show, and to the people who listened, we’re extremely grateful you gave us your time and energy. It’s meant is the world as long as we’ve done this. Clout Chasing Forever. This episode was edited by Jackson MacheskyDisclaimer: “Clout Chasing” contains language some may find explicit or offensive.

BOYS ONLYYYY. Just Carter and Armand, hopping from various topics without a guest to use as a buffer between their sexual tension with each other. We talk Clout Chasing, its nonexistent future, Oscar red carpet looks, accessibility in fashion and more. ONE MORE COMING!This episode was edited by Jackson Machesky.Disclaimer: “Clout Chasing” contains language some may find explicit or offensive.

By God, that’s Conner Reed’s music!! *mitski plays* The Arts & Culture Editor at Portland Monthly Magazine joins the boys for a second time to have a Big Brain Genius Film Conversation, talk the benefits of watching bad movies, life in Portland as a sprightly single man and his MarMon memories as a BU alum. Armand has never hung out with Conner but he would die for him.This episode was edited by Jackson Machesky. Disclaimer: "Clout Chasing" contains language some may find explicit or offensive. 

“I wish there was a way to know you're in the good old days before you've actually left them.”Well, we knew we were recording a classic ep before we left the podcast factory.True multi-hyphenate brain genius Traci Felton joins the boys to talk sex toys everyone should own, figuring out their own style by learning from the world around them, and overrated style hacks everyone should avoid. It’s a good one folks! This episode was edited by Jackson Machesky.Disclaimer: Clout Chasing” contains language some may find explicit or offensive.

Amir Williams joins the boys for a good old fashioned vibe sesh — We’re talking how to embark on a style evolution, summer dressings tips, sneaker collections, frying your partner’s outfit and New York City slang. Amir also talks up fellow CC extended universe homie Nessa Foxe and her big Gasolina sweaters, and the challenges of being too matchy-matchy when you dye your dome bright orange. Listen in folks!This episode was edited by Jackson Machesky.Disclaimer: “Clout Chasing” contains language some may find explicit or offensive.

George Abunaw and Matt Singer, two sports journalists focusing on American soccer, join the boys to talk drip in the Footballing World, interviewing the players who represent the US on the world stage. and the looming golden generation of American soccer players. Matt and Armand also squash beef following a 2019 incident in which Matt totally owned Armie by slamming him into the wall in an indoor IM soccer game. That’s what the beautiful game is all about baybee.This episode was edited by Jackson Machesky.Disclaimer: “Clout Chasing” contains language some may find explicit or offensive.” 

In this bonus episode, Armand (sans Carter) continues the Clout Chasing Vanity Project by delving into his favorite non clothing related topic: politics. Joined by friends of the show and genius political minds Lexi Matthews and Riley Villiers, Armand goes through the 4 days of CPAC, the Conservative Political Action Conference. Speeches from a wide scope of conservative thinkers and politicians, culminating in the return to the podium of Donald J. Trump. We melted our brains for a whole weekend to make an episode no one asked for. Enjoy! This episode was edited by Jackson Machesky.Disclaimer: “Clout Chasing” contains language some may find explicit or offensive.” under description

Rising star & NPR Tiny Desk veteran Raveena Aurora sits down with the boys over Zoom to spread love & positive vibes, dude. She talks meshing her Indian & Western influences, being her own creative director, not hating on ANYONE’S style (we tried really hard to get her to hate on some shit but she’s just to posi) and understanding LA style. She’s one of the sweetest people we’ve ever spoken to, and a very intelligent person who takes her work & her art seriously. Stream Moonstone bitch!This episode was edited by Jackson Machesky.Disclaimer: “Clout Chasing” contains language some may find explicit or offensive.

Nessa Foxe, creator of Foxe Studios, a collection of hand painted one-of-one sweater (and Carter’s close personal celebrity friend) sits down for a long overdue episode to talk painting inspiration, what growing up in New York taught her about style, and her Irish heritage. Earliest we’ve ever recorded, resulting in us drinking whiskey at 10:30 a.m. Did you know Migos performed with a classical orchestra? We watched it before we taped. Good vibes all around. Wish I got one of Nessa’s sweater before they sold out. Alas!This episode was edited by Jackson Machesky.Disclaimer: “Clout Chasing” contains language some may find explicit or offensive.

Isk Mah and Daniel Dreval, two of the most knowledgeable jawnz addicts around, stop in to tape one of the longest, most fashion heavy episodes in Clout Chasing’s storied history. Talking shit, posting fit. Just dudes hanging out, talking about the streetwear hype cycle, 2012 Swag, androgynous fashion, and up and coming brands & designers. Some serious knowledge darts for anyone who wants to get more into the fashion world; these lads delivered and they delivered bigly. This episode was edited by Jackson Machesky. Disclaimer: “Clout Chasing” contains language some may find explicit or offensive.

Influencer and Lifestyle Blogger Emma Cohen joins the boys to dish about influencing her friends to adopt rabbits, learning to dress after wearing a uniform her whole life and the Allbirds Ugliness-Comfort ratio. Join us for some of the spiciest Hills to Die On Ever, a slandering of the Southwest United States, and much more. Follow Emma at EmmaCCohen on IG and YouTube!This episode was edited by Jackson Machesky.Disclaimer: “Clout Chasing” contains language some may find explicit or offensive.

Lights! Camera! Vanesa! Non-binary filmmaker Vanesa Stoynova chops it up with the boys on shooting their short film, Ernaline, in the COVID-19 era, learning to dress like Frog & Toad (but also disliking frogs & toads), how Grey’s Anatomy inspired a brief pre-med career, and more. Another classic episode in the “Armand & Carter Talk More Than the Guest” Collection. This episode was edited by Jackson MacheskyDisclaimer: "Clout Chasing" contains strong language some may find explicit or offensive.

We've done this show long enough that we know a Classic when we're smack-dab in the middle of one. Jess Zheng and Sham Sullivan, two e-board executive suite CREATIVE POWERHOUSES for CC-favorite cultural mag Charcoal Magazine sit down with the boys to preview their newest issue (DROPPING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH), discuss the creative process and talk that sweet hashtag content baybee. ALSO! A SHOW FIRST: The lads got owned during Fit of the Day. Tune in to see how. An electric episode bottom to top, this shit felt good. Like when Steph Curry turns his back after he shoots because he knows that ball is GOING STRAIGHT IN. THE HIGH OCTANE PODDING YOU’VE GROWN TO KNOW AND LOVE IS ALIVE FOLKS, AND IT’S BEAUTIFUL.This episode was edited by Jackson MacheskyDisclaimer: “Clout Chasing” contains language some may find explicit or offensive.

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of sexual assault.THE VAGINAS! THEY'RE MONOLOGUING! Gladys Vargas, a campus activist and organizer, joins the boys to discuss her writing and participating in The Vagina Monologues and Yoni ki Baat, as well as the February 7th protests against Boston University's sexual assault problem. And then, in signature Clout Chasing style, the bois bring Gladys back down to Planet Stupid and we talk shit on theater kids, Karens, discovering your style by stealing clothes, and Tom Cruise lookbooks! You know a Clout Chasing episode is off the rails when Carter and Armand speak more than the guest does, but hey, if that isn't Independent Student Newspaper Podcasting then I don't know what is.This episode was edited by Jackson MacheskyDisclaimer: “Clout Chasing” contains language some may find explicit or offensive.

HARK! FRIENDS, LEND ME YOUR EARS! CLOUT CHASING RETURNS. THE BOYS ARE BACK IN THE STUDIO! Solange Hackshaw, founder and writer of lifestyle blog Tips from Your Good Sis and host of the Beauty, Brains & Baggage podcast breaks a Clout Chasing RECORD for the number of times a guest has rolled their eyes at the lads. Sit in for an especially horny episode; we talk Height to Dick Size Ratio, the misconceptions young people have with sex, and more. Solange also tells us about her works as an IG Story Q&A Researcher, what she’s learned from her followers, and how thats impacted her blog & podcast. Good stuff all in all. A sober episode too, which Carti & Armie were nervous about. Great nonetheless. Disclaimer: “Clout Chasing” contains language some may find explicit or offensive.

BY GOD THAT’S JAKE BREWER’S MUSIC!!!! Jacob Wittenberg comes BACK to the podcast factory to round out a STAR-STUDDED SEASON 3. He chopped it up with the boys on the magic of veganism, wielding his young person knowledge to build up is company FRNDLY Media, and dealing with some HOT HOT Intellectual Property law issues

Season 1 favorite Nolan Spencer comes back into the podcast factory to talk ironically listening to Chromatica, how life would be better if went back to 2012, and the confidence BOOST that came from being on the BEST FASHION PODCAST ON CAMPUS. Dont knock it till ya try it, kids! The Clout Chasing difference is very, very real. "Clout Chasing" contains language some may find explicit or offensive.

The Boys sit down via Zoom, so close yet so far, and answer listener questions! Talkin free laundry, running a professional soccer team, and buying a holiday gift for the 20-something man in your life

Ethan Brown, host of The Sweaty Penguin, an environmental science podcast here at BU, sits down with the boys to talk why Fast Fashion is killing polar bears, actually putting effort into podcasting, and dropping BARS on the UN Environment Programme. Taco Bell does not sponsor this podcast but it probably should at this point, right? Who do I talk to about it? Anyways, Ethan came in a bowtie. How cool is that? He brought notes! Our man did his work on this here show, so listen because otherwise his labor is being exploited.“Clout Chasing” contains language some may find explicit or offensive.

HBO Campus Brand Manager and BUTV10 producer Alex Ross regales the boys with tales of fashion in suburbia, gives us her broadcast journalism GOATs, talks buying clothes from celebrities, and the importance of being literate. Armand will probably get mad at that last bit, but it's not like he can read this.(This episode was not sponsored by Taco Bell Cantina).“Clout Chasing” contains language some may find explicit or offensive.