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In the last episode for 2022, Jon and Gerard discuss some Christmas traditions and highlights from this past year! VOTE for your favorites in the Lather Talk Awards: http://bit.ly/3vdJ0vj --------------------------------- 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 FOLLOW GERARD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves

In this episode, Jon and Gerard discuss Thanksgiving traditions and the three year anniversary of Lather Talk. We also have a new Listener Spotlight with sloppybadger, who some of you might know from Instagram. Check out the Lather Talk Discord to submit your nominations for the Lather Talk Awards: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 Sloppybadger's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sloppybadger/ --------------------------------- 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 FOLLOW GERARD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves

In this episode, Jon and Gerard speak with Kaleb Aylsworth, Founder and Lead Designer of Aylsworth Razors. They talk about how Aylsworth Razors premiere razor, the Drakkant, how Kaleb went about designing his own razor not long into his wetshaving journey, and also touch upon some of Kaleb’s career as a designer on a number of well known titles in the world of video games. Aylsworth Razors Website: https://aylsworthrazors.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aylsworth.razors/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0V6QuJtuUln9ILonlMz6Uw --------------------------------- AFFILIATE LINKS If you use the links below to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks! The Razor Company - https://bit.ly/3D0VcEM Murphy & McNeil - https://bit.ly/3RqesQe Phoenix Shaving - https://bit.ly/3exI0ND --------------------------------- 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

In this episode, Jon and Gerard speak with Kaleb Aylsworth, Founder and Lead Designer of Aylsworth Razors. They talk about how Aylsworth Razors premiere razor, the Drakkant, how Kaleb went about designing his own razor not long into his wetshaving journey, and also touch upon some of Kaleb’s career as a designer on a number of well known titles in the world of video games. Aylsworth Razors Website: https://aylsworthrazors.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aylsworth.razors/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0V6QuJtuUln9ILonlMz6Uw --------------------------------- AFFILIATE LINKS If you use the links below to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks! The Razor Company - https://bit.ly/3D0VcEM Murphy & McNeil - https://bit.ly/3RqesQe Phoenix Shaving - https://bit.ly/3exI0ND --------------------------------- 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

In this episode, we talk to artisan brushmaker Rob Moffett of Chisel & Hound! We discuss how Rob got into brushmaking, the challenges of taking his hobby and turning it into a full-time venture, and get some insights on brush knots and how customer preferences have changed over time. LINKS Chisel and Hound  Website - https://chiselandhound.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chiselandhound/ ------------------------------------- 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

In this episode, Jon and Gerard catch up after having a break in the podcast over the summer! They discuss the problem with having too many soaps and how can a hobbyist prevent hoarding and better appreciate the items in their collection. Jon shares how he is rediscovering boar hair brushes, but what does Gerard think of all this, is he fan of the boar? Last but not least, a new Listener Spotlight segment is here, featuring listener and wetshaving community member Matt Fox. We hope you enjoy the episode! LINKS Stop AAPI Hate: https://stopaapihate.org/ House of Mammoth: https://houseofmammoth.com/ Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shavingmatt77/ ------------------------------------- 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

On this week’s podcast, we have wetshaving YouTuber and professional musician HD Shaves on the show! We discuss what got him to start his channel, his love of single edge razors, as well as a peek into the life of a professional jazz pianist and organist. LINKS HD Shaves YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/HDShaves HD Shaves Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hdshaves/ Henry’s Music Website - http://henrydickhoff.com/ Visceral Trio Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m5NSroE16moN6WmWm5szO_JAI-WQ-DvAQ Merz Apothecary Promo - https://youtu.be/duG53zwZ3Vk ------------------------------------- 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

We are back from our short break and just in time to chat with Ben Esposito of House of Mammoth to discuss our collaboration: Voices! You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how this scent inspired by the mango sticky rice came together, the deeper meaning behind the name, and the organization that a portion of the proceeds will be going to, Stop AAPI Hate (https://stopaapihate.org/). Voices will be available as a shave soap, aftershave splash, balm, and fragrance. A handful of brushes featuring mango wood to tie into the scent of Voices have also been lovingly made by Chisel and Hound (https://chiselandhound.com/)! These will be released on Saturday, August 13th at 10am Eastern Time on House of Mammoth’s website, Top of the Chain and Anticatura. Check our social media pages for additional vendors and other information. House of Mammoth Website: https://houseofmammoth.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/house.of.mammoth/ ------------------------------------- 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

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

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

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

Hey everyone, my name is Jon, you might also know me as Latherhog, and I want to invite you to listen to my wet shaving podcast, Lather Talk! Join me and my co-host Gerard as we tackle different topics in the hobby and interview the many creators and artisans in the traditional shaving space! Razors, shaving brushes, soaps, aftershaves, we cover it all! This is a show created  for wet shaving enthusiasts, and by tuning in, you’ll be listening to other folks who have taken their personal grooming to another level. I’m so excited to share my love for the ritual of shaving that has become so much more. Not sure where to start? Subscribe to Lather Talk today and check out one of our interviews with your favorite soap artisan, razor maker or whichever topic interests you. Thank you guys so much, I hope you the show! ------------------------------------- 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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