Episode 717
Avery Trufelman, Kyle Kinane, and Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom
Avery Trufelman, creator and host of the fashion podcast Articles of Interest, unpacks how the US military of World War II came to shape menswear as we know it today; stand-up comedian Kyle Kinane comes to terms with the amount of micro (and macro) plastics in this body; and Brazilian musical duo Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom deliver their delightful shtick with tunes, jokes, and old-school radio charm.
Avery Trufelman
Podcast Host and Producer
Avery Trufelman is the host and producer of the Radiotopia podcast Articles of Interest, a spin-off series of 99% Invisible, which she is well known for her work on. Her newest project was named one of the best podcasts of the year by The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Atlantic, and many others. She was named one of the 500 most important people by the trade journal Business of Fashion.
Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom
Musicians and Professional Entertainers
Walk down any street in Portland, Oregon and you are sure to encounter a mustachioed Brazilian rock and roll troubadour named Johnny Franco and (his real brother) Dom. This duo of São Paulo natives is shaking up the Portland scene with charm and charisma, developing a cult following for their high energy performance and music. Serving up 5-day weekends every week, no stage is too big or too small for their iconic and hilarious brand of entertainment.
Show Notes
Best News
Elena’s story: “Stranded Coffee Truck Owner Goes Viral Thanks to a Kangaroo”
Luke’s story: “Bakery Owner Goes Viral for Kids’ Voiceovers: ‘Daddy’s a Poopy Pants’”
Avery Trufelman
Avery and Luke talk about Avery’s celebrated podcast about fashion, Articles of Interest.
Avery describes her process of investigating the military history of contemporary casual menswear, including her visit to Buck Mason headquarters.
If you’re in the Pacific Northwest, take a trip down the gorge and visit the French Vogue dolls at the Maryhill Museum of Art in Goldendale, Washington!
Kyle Kinane
Kyle performs stand-up comedy.
Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom
The musical duo and entertainers Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom play two original numbers: “Why am I so Mean?” and “Not Gonna Worry No More.”
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