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The 90’s are cool, and not “again”. They always were. Without the weird pretensions of the 70’s or the comically over the top materialism of the 80’s, the 90’s brought the world a global perspective of street style, music, and culture. From heroin chic and Nirvana grunge to Afro-pop; reggae, K-pop, and French hip-hop to Euro-trash house and EDM, the 90’s opened up a anything-goes culture of acceptance and experimentation. From the mid-90’s, the first dot-com boom shepherded in both a relaxation of the norms for how professional men dress in a more “relaxed” office to a renewed appreciation of the value of the quality and details for traditional styling. Far from dying out, classic suiting received a reboot, paired with elements of the new, relaxed, fitted forms of the era. From Natty Adams - Fashion Sense - https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/fashion--sense-9781350201484/  - The Man Who Accidentally Wore His Cravat to a Gymnasium - https://www.amazon.com/Man-Accidentally-Wore-Cravat-Gymnasium/dp/0615800939/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=man+who+accidentally+wore&qid=1573695680&s=books&sr=1-1

Liam and Wes are back for a fourth season of The Modern Dandy's Guide to Manliness! Join them as they try to make sense of "trending" styles in open toe footwear, regrettable haircuts, and most importantly... should we stay or should we go?  Take the leap and listen in!

Why - or perhaps when - is religion important? The Dandies revisit the discussion about religion and the modern man, looking at the importance and merits of having an ethical system and its role in helping navigate the challenges of contemporary life. Outro Song: Hey Believers by Peter Bradley Adams

Liam and Mudcat discuss some of the main topics in the markets, from GameStop and NFTs to housing and energy.

It can be a challenge to be true to your ambitions, creativity, and sense of adventure. Peer groups, media, family and friends can often exert influence on what you wear, do, and pursue. The dandies are joined by Dan Ahern to discuss being your authentic self at any age, so sit back and enjoy a rollicking conversation about  both finding and being your most genuine man.

Many men feel it’s weak or somehow “unmanly” to discuss mental health issues. From stress to depression and loneliness, to insecurities and anger management, men often find it hard to ask for help - or even to admit they need it. The Dandies discuss their views and experiences in coping with mental health issues. Never be afraid to ask for help, help is there for you Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 You Feel Like Shit - https://youfeellikeshit.com/ Find a Therapist: Sondermind (not a sponsor) - https://www.sondermind.com/

Sometimes when inspiration strikes you have to run with it ... or just let it pass. Today's guest, Farrah Boutia, had an idea for a product and decided to see how far she could go. Join Liam and Wes as they talk with Farrah about what it takes to be an entrepreneur, and what were the challenges and highs of taking a concept through to being a success? Need to get your hands on this delicious butter? Moose Maple Butter: http://www.moosemaple.co.uk/

The pandemic has been disruptive to all our lives. For many this has been, disrupting, depressing, even paralyzing ... but for some, its also been stimulating, even inspirational. Today we talk with Emily Gregg, who took her personal training and lifestyle coaching business to the next level during the pandemic. Emily can be reached at her website https://www.purposedrivenmotion.com/  or by email: emily@purposedrivenmotion.com

Welcome to Season 3 of The Modern Dandy's Guide to Manliness.  Liam, Wes, Mudcat and Josh welcome each other to 2021 and check in on their sanity as the pandemic continues and share what they look forward to in the months to come.

He's lived on three continents, speaks multiple languages and absolutely does NOT work for the CIA.  Join Wes, Mudcat, Josh and Liam as the Dandy's host the final installment of Season 2 and the last Dandy Origin story "Who's your Dandy?"  In this edition we learn about our favorite Tasmanian, Liam.  His love of the outdoors, people and the cultures of the world.  And ballet! Outro - Fig Jam by Butterfingers

How do you handle a disagreement with a good friend? Whether business or personal, people will have their differences of opinion, and resolving them is an essential part of friendship. Wes and Liam share an example of resolving disagreements around something very tangible: this podcast. Special thank you to Bethany Wrede of ARRIVED for being our Narrator Outro - 2CELLOS Thunderstruck

As we close out Season 2 of The Modern Dandy, Wes and Liam give a quick review of their highlights of the past year and look ahead to 2021. A very special thank you to our listeners, our guests and our families! Natty Adams can be found at: https://www.nattyadams.com/ Outro: F2020 by Avenue Beat

Going on dates might seem a wistful ambition from the past, but the Dandies feel it's even more relevant now. Wes, Mudcat, Josh and Liam provide their thoughts on why dating is an important Dandy skill, how to be a good date, and why dates are not just for dating.

Having a sense of humor is an essential element of being a dandy. One of the most famous dandies, Oscar Wilde, was famed for both his scripted humor and  quick cutting wit. We're not even going to aspire to that ... but we do have jokes for days.

A death in the family, whether of a parent, sibling, grandparent, or close personal friend is one of the most traumatic experiences someone can face. With the recent death of Liam's mother, the Dandies discuss how they deal with the passing of a close family member or friend.

Part 2 in our conversation with Rebecca Tweed; Wes, Mudcat, Liam and Rebecca continue to discuss how politics and society today are impacted by the ability (or lack thereof) to listen to each other and hold back preconceived notions and judgement based solely on party lines.

In our discussions on religion and politics the Dandies raised the importance of establishing your own credo - the principles you deeply believe. Part of that is respecting and being open to discuss the viewpoints of others, even if they don't necessarily match your own. Wes, Mudcat, and Liam are joined by Rebecca Tweed to discuss how this is playing out in politics and society today.

Even Dandies need to have an outlet for their foils and frustrations. So when and where is an appropriate time to lose your cool and go large* with your emotions? Josh, Mudcat and Wes discuss the need to venti and its importance in staying otherwise frappe, while Liam tries to take a more philosophical approach.  * See what we did there?

In the face of so many global and national issues, individual contribution to change can seem overwhelming. So how can a Dandy do something to better the world they live in? Join the Dandies, Liam, Josh, Mudcat and Wes as they discuss the role of Local Government and how it impacts the world around you. 

Why is story-telling so important? Communication is so critical in all aspects of modern life, but the simple statement of facts in a chronological order would bore even the most analytical clerical worker.  Join The Modern Dandies Josh, Liam, and Wes as they explore the elements of authentic and effective story-telling in both personal and professional life