In this episode We chat about Ethan’s Ren Faire Outfit (and his glorious riding boots), discussing whether jeans+leather shoes or sneakers+trousers is more casual, and a big discussion on Bangers.

Should every outfit be a Banger? Does it help to have Banger items (and what makes it a Banger piece)? Does a fit need to hit with the zeitgeist or be easily digestible to be a Banger? How much of this should be about what we *personally* think of as Bangers? Can they just “hit different” to us? Let us know your thoughts!

Ethan's Essay:  https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/05/14/e138-ren-faire-2025-who-was-more-formal-and-thoughts-on-banger-outfits/

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar

E138: Ren Faire 2025, Who Was More Formal, and Thoughts on Banger Outfits

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Title named because it plays in my head when I play Call of Duty:  Warzone with my friends!

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Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar

E138: Ren Faire 2025, Who Was More Formal, and Thoughts on Banger Outfits

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