Lather Talk - A Wet Shaving Podcast

Hey Lather Talkers, we’ve got something a little different this episode. First Jon and Gerard do a little catch up and talk about recent pick-ups, products they are currently enjoying, and reddit’s Eight Annual Lather Games. We also have a very exciting announcement in this episode you won’t want to miss! Then we kick-off a brand new segment for the show, the Listener Spotlight, where we bring on a listener to have a brief chat and ask them, “What would you bring for your desert island shave?” Our first listener we are featuring is Ben Louie, also known as OnePassBen from the Canadian Mafia Show over on Instagram! *PLEASE NOTE* We are currently testing new recording software, forgive any issues with audio quality, overlapping audio or other similar issues as it may take a few episodes to really dial everything in properly. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. EPISODE MENTIONS West Coast Shaving YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/WestCoastShavingChinoHills Lather Games 2022 - https://www.reddit.com/r/Wetshaving/comments/ucik9d/announcing_the_eighth_annual_lather_games/ Henson Shaving - https://hensonshaving.com/ Aylsworth Razors - https://aylsworthrazors.com/ OnePassBen - https://www.instagram.com/onepassben/ Canadian Mafia Show - https://www.instagram.com/canadianmafiashow/ ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LatherTalkPodcast FOLLOW JON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lathertalk Twitter: https://twitter.com/latherhog FOLLOW GERARD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsgerard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

Our guest for this episode is none other than Chris Cullen of Catie's Bubbles, one of the early artisan soap makers in the wetshaving who just so happens to be pretty talented at scenting as well! Chris has seen trends come and go in wetshaving is set to celebrate TEN years in the business. What does he have planned to commemorate the occasion? You'll have to listen to find out! Aside from his wealth of knowledge as an artisan, we also talk (a little) about our shared love of professional wrestling, but we promise we won't get TOO into the weeds on that topic. Catie's Bubbles Website: http://catiesbubbles.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catiesbubbles ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LatherTalkPodcast FOLLOW JON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lathertalk Twitter: https://twitter.com/latherhog FOLLOW GERARD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsgerard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

Our guests for the podcast this episode are Jake and Ashley Yates of Yates Precision Razors! We get a behind-the-scenes look at the life of this husband and wife manufacturing duo, how they've shifted from part-time to full-time, and juggling work/life balance. Yates Precision Razors Website: https://yatesprecision.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yatesprecisionrazors/ ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LatherTalkPodcast FOLLOW JON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lathertalk Twitter: https://twitter.com/latherhog FOLLOW GERARD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsgerard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

We’re joined by friend-of-the-show Ross McBee for a casual conversation tackling a number of topics: the ebb and flow of interest as a wetshaving hobbyist and taking healthy breaks, price increases all around us, and ultimately end up on the state of the shaving brush market and predictions where it may go. We just love talking about brushes! LINKS Ross’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nova_shaves/ ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LatherTalkPodcast FOLLOW JON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lathertalk Twitter: https://twitter.com/latherhog FOLLOW GERARD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsgerard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

Our guests this episode are the hosts of the Take Care Men Podcast, Todd Stanfield of “Take Care Man” and Andy Wilmer of “The Opinionated Brit!” We discuss how they first decided to work together to take on the important topic of men’s mental health, what are their favorite parts about the wetshaving hobby, and the highs and lows of content creation. If you need help or just someone talk to, please use the following link to find resources in both the US and UK: https://www.takecareman.com/help LINKS Take Care Men Podcast Website: https://www.takecareman.com/ Email: todd@takecareman.com Todd Take Care Man on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TakeCareMan Take Care Man on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/take.care.man/ Andy The Opinionated Brit on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwDXaJUc1olyCFQJqxlr7rw The Opinionated Brit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopinionatedbrit/ Apocalypse Accoutrements website: https://www.apocalypse-accoutrements.co.uk/ MENTIONS Shaving with Greg Tardiff: https://www.youtube.com/c/GregTardif ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LatherTalkPodcast FOLLOW JON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lathertalk Twitter: https://twitter.com/latherhog FOLLOW GERARD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsgerard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

Our guest for this episode is Daniel Jantzi, CEO and Found of Henson Shaving! Bringing to market a razor with the precision and tolerances of Aerospace quality manufacturing, we talk to Daniel about how the company got started, how response has been within the wetshaving community, and much more! Henson Shaving Website: https://hensonshaving.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hensonshaving/ In the episode, we talk about the possibility of an AL13 razor with the aggressive plate. If you are interested in purchasing the razor, please sign-up with the link below and we'll notify you: https://forms.gle/mH5wqU68k8bzgEXV8 ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LatherTalkPodcast FOLLOW JON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lathertalk Twitter: https://twitter.com/latherhog FOLLOW GERARD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsgerard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

After some delays, I am happy to finally bring you the first annual Lather Talk Awards show! Gerard and I will share with you our top picks (and honorary mentions) from 2021 in the following categories: Best Razor Best Brush Best Discovery Best Wetshaving Scent Best Shaving Soap Base Best New Artisan Tune in to see if our picks match up with yours! ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LatherTalkPodcast FOLLOW JON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lathertalk Twitter: https://twitter.com/latherhog FOLLOW GERARD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsgerard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

After some delays, I am happy to finally bring you the first annual Lather Talk Awards show! Gerard and I will share with you our top picks (and honorary mentions) from 2021 in the following categories: Best Razor Best Brush Best Discovery Best Wetshaving Scent Best Shaving Soap Base Best New Artisan Tune in to see if our picks match up with yours! ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LatherTalkPodcast FOLLOW JON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lathertalk Twitter: https://twitter.com/latherhog FOLLOW GERARD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsgerard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

Lather Talk is back for 2022 and we are just in time to share some breaking news about a new partnership between our two guests for this episode: first is Jens Grudno, the current CEO of Dovo, the German straight razor company that’s been around for over 100 years. And second we have wetshaving artisan Peter Charkalis, the owner and operator of Ariana and Evans. What exactly is coming out of this partnership? Listen to find out! DOVO Website: https://dovoonline.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dovo_solingen/ Ariana & Evans Website: https://aegrooming.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariana.evans.thebrand/ ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LatherTalkPodcast FOLLOW JON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/latherhog FOLLOW GERARD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsgerard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

In this episode, we chat with Cody of Noble Otter about how he got started in the world of wetshaving, his creative process in creating new scents,  what to expect in 2022 and much more! NOBLE OTTER Website: https://www.nobleotter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noble_otter/ ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LatherTalkPodcast?ref=profile_header FOLLOW JON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/latherhog FOLLOW GERARD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsgerard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

In this episode of Lather Talk, we chat with Jonny of Lothur Grooming! We talk to him about his journey from a fashion designer to owner of a men's grooming brand, mental health (part of the Lothur mission statement), skin-care recommendations, and upcoming releases. LOTHUR GROOMING Website: https://www.lothurgrooming.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lothurgrooming/ If you need help or someone to talk to, take a look at the following organizations: Samaritans https://samaritanshope.org/ Call or text (877) 870-4673 (HOPE), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) https://www.thecalmzone.net/ UK: Call 0800 58 58 58 5pm-Midnight ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LatherTalkPodcast?ref=profile_header FOLLOW JON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/latherhog FOLLOW GERARD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsgerard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

In this episode, Gerard and I are joined by Arvin Lucio, fellow wetshaving hobbyist and friend who helps us as a moderator of the Lather Talk Discord! We talk about upcoming releases, Halloween-themed shaves, wetshaving content and wetshaving communities! Follow Arvin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rokitvin/ ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LatherTalkPodcast?ref=profile_header FOLLOW JON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/latherhog FOLLOW GERARD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsgerard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

In today's episode, Gerard and I have a conversation with perfumer and maker of grooming products Shawn Maher, owner/operator of both Maher Olfactive and Chatillon Lux! Maher Olfactive - https://maherolfactive.com/ Chatillon Lux - https://chatillonlux.com/ ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 Merchandise: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LatherTalkPodcast?ref=profile_header FOLLOW JON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/latherhog FOLLOW GERARD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsgerard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

Hey everyone, Lather Talk is back for Season 3! Gerard shares about his recent trip to Boston, where we met in person for the first time! We also share the responses to some of your favorite scents to use for the Fall season, and tackle the topic of artisan auctions. ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 FOLLOW JON  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/latherhog FOLLOW GERARD  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsgerard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

Jon and Gerard discuss some of the shaving gear they're currently enjoying, and take some listener questions. ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 FOLLOW JON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/latherhog FOLLOW GERARD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsgerard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

Our guest this week is Heather Melton of Zingari Man! We chat about how the business has changed and grown, moving into a bigger, dedicated work space, and how Heather transitioned from Zingari Man being a part-time project, to her full-time job. Zingari Man Website: https://www.zingariman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zingari_man ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 FOLLOW JON Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/latherhog FOLLOW GERARD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsgerard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

Hey everyone, thanks for tuning into the Lather Talk podcast. Our guest this week is Jared Francais of The Thirsty Badger, a wet shaving blog and artisan of shaveware such as bowls, mugs and soakers. We have a chat with Jared and get to pick his brain as both an artisan and as a fellow wet shaving enthusiast. The Thirsty Badger Website: https://www.thirstybadger.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirstybadgerca/ Shaving Fragrance Homages: https://www.thirstybadger.ca/shaving-fragrance-homage/ ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 FOLLOW JON  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/latherhog FOLLOW GERARD  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsgerard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

Hey everyone, thanks for tuning into the Lather Talk podcast. You might know our guest this week from his work in restoring vintage razors, or from his YouTube channel. Our guest for this week is none other than Matt Pisarcik of the Razor Emporium and Rex Supply Company! We’ll talk about the beginning of his journey into wet shaving, what razors are set to be released from Rex Supply, and much more! Also just a head’s up that Matt was joining us from a local pub, so you may hear some additional background noise in the audio this week. We do apologize for that but are certain you’re going to be interested in our conversation with Matt! 18:04 What are some of the biggest changes you’ve seen in the wet shaving space you've seen? 23:24 How has the pandemic affected business this past year? 35:09 How many razors do you have in your personal collection? 45:54 Can you speak to the delays and communications issues as far razor services go with Razor Emporium? 1:04:47 What are some things we have to look forward to this year from Rex Supply Co? 1:12:23 How did your YouTube show “I’d Lather Be Shaving” with Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements' Douglas Smyth come about? Razor Emporium Website: https://www.razoremporium.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RazorEmporium Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/razoremporium/ Rex Supply Co. Website: https://www.rexsupplyco.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rexsupply/ I'd Lather Be Shaving https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv3quWHkQ2hPGpYRUp7gpng Join the conversation on the Lather Talk Discord server: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 ------------------------------------- FOLLOW JON  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/latherhog FOLLOW GERARD  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyitsgerard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

Hey guys, thanks for tuning into the Lather Talk podcast. We have a really exciting episode for you today as Gerard and I once again talk to Shane from Blackland razors, and he’s giving us the scoop on his newest razor, the Era! The kicker here though is how this razor is made, which is a brilliant bit of innovation. Keep on listening to find out more! Blackland Razors https://www.blacklandrazors.com/ 3DEO https://www.3deo.co/ Lather Talk Website http://www.lathertalk.com Join the conversation on the Lather Talk Discord server: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 ------------------------------------- FOLLOW JON https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ FOLLOW GERARD https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

Our guest for this episode is Scott Stewart of Declaration Grooming. We had a fun and very candid conversation and got to chat about his tenuous relationship with email, our mutual love of video games, and even some hot topics like flipping and the copying of shapes amongst brush makers. Declaration Grooming https://www.declarationgrooming.com/ Lather Talk Website http://www.lathertalk.com Join the conversation on the Lather Talk Discord server: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 ------------------------------------- FOLLOW JON https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/ FOLLOW GERARD https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support