Lather Talk - A Wet Shaving Podcast

After five wonderful years, Lather Talk is coming to a close. Join us for this final episode of the podcast, where we share some of our personal highlights from the show's past and what the future might hold! ADDITIONAL LINKS Gerard's Photography IG: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardphotos/ Jon's Comic Book IG: https://www.instagram.com/oldstuffizcool/ ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: ⁠http://www.lathertalk.com⁠ Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6⁠ FOLLOW JON Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/latherhog/⁠ FOLLOW GERARD Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

In this episode, we have a great conversation with Kyle, artisan and owner of Summer Break Soaps! We’ll talk about how he got his start, as well as a brand new soap that’s coming out very soon! FOLLOW SUMMER BREAK SOAPS Website: https://summerbreaksoaps.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summerbreaksoaps/ ------------------------------------- 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

In this episode, Jon and Gerard speak with artisan brushmaker Paul Trotter of Trotter Handcrafts, who just so happens to be the most recent winner for Best Brushmaker in the Third Annual Lather Talk Awards! We’ll talk about how he got into brushmaking, what we can expect from Trotter Handcrafts this coming year, and even some of the hobbies he enjoys outside of wetshaving! FOLLOW TROTTER HANDCRAFTS Website: https://www.instagram.com/trotterhandcrafts/ Instagram: https://www.trotterhandcrafts.com/ More Brushes: https://theshavesupply.com/collections/trotter-handcrafts ------------------------------------- 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

It's time for the Third Annual Lather Talk Awards! Our viewers and listeners have voted in a number of categories, showing some love to the great artisans and brands in the world of wetshaving. Thank you for everyone who participated in the nominating and voting process, here are the nominees and categories for this year's awards show: BEST RAZOR MAKER -Aylsworth Razors -Blackland Razors -Karve Shaving -Rockwell Razors BEST BRUSH MAKER -AKA Brushworx -Chisel & Hound -Mojo Handcrafts -Trotter Handcrafts BEST ARTISAN SHAVE SOAPMAKER -Ariana & Evans -Gentleman’s Nod -House of Mammoth -MacDuffs Soap Co. BEST BUDGET-FRIENDLY WETSHAVING PRODUCT -Pedro Fiasco line (A&E) -Proraso -RazoRock -Stirling Soap Co. BEST WETSHAVING YOUTUBER / CONTENT CREATOR(S) -The Barbershop Duet -Canadian Mafia Show -Kevy Shaves -Shaving with Greg Tardif BEST OVERALL WETSHAVING ARTISAN -Ariana & Evans -Aylsworth Razors -Barrister and Mann -Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements ------------------------------------- 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

It's time for the Third Annual Lather Talk Awards! Our viewers and listeners have voted in a number of categories, showing some love to the great artisans and brands in the world of wetshaving. Thank you for everyone who participated in the nominating and voting process, here are the nominees and categories for this year's awards show: BEST RAZOR MAKER -Aylsworth Razors -Blackland Razors -Karve Shaving -Rockwell Razors BEST BRUSH MAKER -AKA Brushworx -Chisel & Hound -Mojo Handcrafts -Trotter Handcrafts BEST ARTISAN SHAVE SOAPMAKER -Ariana & Evans -Gentleman’s Nod -House of Mammoth -MacDuffs Soap Co. BEST BUDGET-FRIENDLY WETSHAVING PRODUCT -Pedro Fiasco line (A&E) -Proraso -RazoRock -Stirling Soap Co. BEST WETSHAVING YOUTUBER / CONTENT CREATOR(S) -The Barbershop Duet -Canadian Mafia Show -Kevy Shaves -Shaving with Greg Tardif BEST OVERALL WETSHAVING ARTISAN -Ariana & Evans -Aylsworth Razors -Barrister and Mann -Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements ------------------------------------- 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

Happy New Year! In this episode (which was recorded about a week before Christmas), Jon and Gerard look back on the year, share some of their favorite moments, and look ahead to what 2024 might hold. VOTE in the 2023-24 Lather Talk Awards: https://forms.gle/r5Nv1V6cRrBs9SwDA Lather Talk x Ariana and Evans Stateside Sonata shaving soap and aftershave now available at both A&E and The Razor Company: https://aegrooming.com/ https://www.therazorcompany.com/ ------------------------------------- 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

Lather Talk Wet Shaving Podcast Episode 68 - Thankful Off the heels of the recent Thanksgiving holiday, Jon and Gerard share some things they are grateful for and have two big announcements to share with podcast fans: a new collaboration with Ariana & Evans and the call for nominations for the second annual Lather Talk Awards! LINKS Lather Talk Awards Nominations Form: https://bit.ly/3R3WunQ Ariana & Evans: https://aegrooming.com/ ------------------------------------- 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

Jon and Gerard tackle the topic of travel and traditional shaving and share some tips that fellow wetshaving enthusiasts need to know! ------------------------------------- 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

Lather Talk Wet Shaving Podcast Episode 66 - The Canadian Mafia Show In this episode of Lather Talk, we have our very first roundtable on the podcast, featuring the wonderful group of guys from the Canadian Mafia Show! The Canadian Mafia Show is a live show on Instagram that airs every other Wednesday where the hosts, a rambunctious and diverse group of Canadian wetshavers, tackle various topics in the hobby, current events, and try to highlight the Canadian brands and artisans in traditional shaving. FOLLOW THE CANADIAN MAFIA SHOW https://www.instagram.com/canadianmafiashow/ Live on Instagram every other Wednesday at 9PM Eastern FOLLOW THE MAFIA HOSTS JMac: https://www.instagram.com/red_island_shaver/ BLou: https://www.instagram.com/onepassblou/ Lyle: https://www.instagram.com/the_saskshaver/ Phil: https://www.instagram.com/phil_wetshave/ Magic Mike: https://www.instagram.com/magicmikeshaves/ Carlos: https://www.instagram.com/s_0_g_6/ ------------------------------------- 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

Lather Talk Wet Shaving Podcast Episode 65 - Chris Christiansen, Owner of Gentleman’s Nod In this episode of Lather Talk, we have guest host Nate Bauermeister (of Instagram’s BBS.Live) and our featured guest. Chris Christiansen, owner of men’s grooming brand Gentleman’s Nod! FOLLOW Gentleman’s Nod Website: https://gentlemansnod.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentlemansnod/ FOLLOW Nate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbs.live/ ------------------------------------- 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

Lather Talk Wet Shaving Podcast Episode 64 - We're Back! Jon and Gerard are back from the summer podcast break! We do some catching up, share some exciting life updates, and check in where we are currently with the wetshaving hobby! We hope you enjoy it, thanks for tuning in! ------------------------------------- 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/ FOLLOW GERARD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heygerardshaves --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

Lather Talk Wet Shaving Podcast Episode 63 - When the Thrill is Gone Jon and Gerard are joined by returning guest HD Shaves to discuss what happens when the thrill of the wetshaving is waning or gone. We also touch a little on the current state of the wetshaving hobby, the importance of getting more people to try wetshaving, and even the nature of friendships in a hobby setting. Trust us, it's all connected and we hope you enjoy the episode! HD Shaves YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HDShaves Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hdshaves/ ------------------------------------- LATHER TALK Website: http://www.lathertalk.com Discord: https://discord.gg/3TSsChVhT6 SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lathertalk FOLLOW JON Instagram: https://www.instagram.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 Wet Shaving Podcast Episode 62 See You Later! Artisans Shutting Their Doors Jon and Gerard discuss the recent slew of wet shaving artisans who have closed down and what implications it might have on the current state of the wetshaving hobby. ------------------------------------- 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 this episode is wetshaving YouTuber Shaving with Greg Tardif! Greg has some of (if not the best) production quality in the wetshaving niche and we get down to talking about who some of his influences are, some of his favorite gear, and some of the hot topics concerning content creation! **NOTE** There is some salty language used in the episode, so please use your best judgement if you're listening to the episode with children around. MENTIONS 1. 5 BEST Things About Traditional Wet Shaving - https://youtu.be/7t1yEgcZ-nA 2. Soap Thing Project - https://www.youtube.com/@soapthing 3. Geofatboy - https://www.youtube.com/@geofatboy 4. I’d Lather Be Shaving - https://www.youtube.com/@IdLatherBeShaving 5. Shaving with Peg Leg - https://www.youtube.com/@shavingwithpegleg3813 ------------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------------- AFFILIATE LINKS The Razor Company - https://bit.ly/3D0VcEM PODCAST GEAR 1. Shure SM7B Dynamic Microphone - https://amzn.to/3ZDx2c2 2. Cloudlifter CL-1 Microphone Preamp -https://amzn.to/3J3VY5h 3. Rode PSA1 Boom Arm - https://amzn.to/3T0mfpK 4. Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB Audio Interface - https://amzn.to/3FckksB 5. Sony MDR7506 Headphones - https://amzn.to/3LaV4GD --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

It's time fo the second annual LATHER TALK AWARDS SHOW! This year we had YOU the audience help with nominating and voting for who would win the oh so prestigious HOGGIE AWARD! Here are the categories and nominees: BEST RAZOR MAKER BEST BRUSH MAKER BEST BRUSH KNOT BEST ORIGINAL SCENTS BEST NEW WETSHAVING ARTISAN (2021-2022) FAVORITE PODCAST EPISODE OF 2022 BEST WETSHAVING ARTISAN OF 2022 -------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------------- 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lathertalk/support