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May 2025

The Hobbyist #17: An Interview with Wythe Founder Peter Middleton
The designer chats about running a small business, Ralph Lauren, and jackets
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The Hobbyist #16: An Interview with Songwriter and Label Boss Dan Knishkowy
We chat Ruination Record Co., bein’ a union man, and finding time to write songs
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The Hobbyist #15: An Interview with Songwriter Will Stratton
The songwriter chats about day jobs, touring, and riding bikes
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The Hobbyist #14: An Interview with Intramural Shop Founder Bijan Shahvali
The king of NYC vintage on estate sales, cruisin’ with the sibs, and clothes as stories
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The Hobbyist #13: An Interview with Daniel Bateman of Frog
The songwriter and set decorator chats about films and making music all day long
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April 2025

The Hobbyist #12: An Interview with Spoonful Founder Bradley Gifford
The entrepreneur and athlete discusses Nipsey Hussle, existing between beef jerky and Erewhon shakes, and learning how to build a business
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The Hobbyist #11: An Interview with Driveway Paradise Founder Matthew Carpenter
Sport jorts, muscle tees, and ball caps...oh my!
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The Hobbyist #10: Interviews with More Eaze and Lynn Avery of Pink Must
The musicians speak on working full-time, Thrill Jockey, and discerning consumption of media
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March 2025

The Hobbyist #9: An Interview with Ghostly International Founder Sam Valenti
The record label boss and ‘Herb Sundays’ founder chats about life as a music man
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The Hobbyist #8: An Interview with A Continuous Lean Founder Michael Williams
The menswear guru chats life as a consultant and his favorite golf course on Earth
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The Hobbyist #7: An Interview with 3sixteen Co-Owner Andrew Chen
The man behind one of NYC's best brands discusses how he built the company and life as a runner
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