129: True Romance

Listen and subscribe to One More Question with Zach Baron here: ⁠⁠swap.fm/l/gq-omq-feeddrop In this episode of GQ’s One More Question, Zach Baron sits down with comedian, actor, and podcast host Stavros Halkias as he releases his Netflix special, Uncle Stav. Halkias candidly addresses his meteoric rise, navigating the chaos of modern fame, and his unexpected transitions from being a cult-favorite podcaster to an actor in Academy Award-nominated films. Despite his reputation for unfiltered crowd work and chaotic comedy, Halkias reveals a surprisingly disciplined dedication to his craft, admitting: "My goals, creatively, are be able to be funny with anyone, relate to anyone, make anybody laugh... and keep improving". It’s a hilarious, surprisingly earnest look at a comedian wrestling with adult responsibilities, physical burnout, and the surreal reality of making it big. One More Question is GQ’s weekly video interview series hosted by Zach Baron, pairing him with the most compelling figures across sports, film, and culture for intimate, wide-ranging conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen and subscribe to One More Question with Zach Baron here: swap.fm/l/gq-omq-feeddrop Over a game of pool at Philadelphia’s Fitler Club, host Zach Baron speaks with Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts to break through his famously unyielding stoicism. What emerges is a fascinating window into a mind processing high-stakes NFL pressure, as Hurts candidly addresses roster turnover, adjusting to his sixth offensive coordinator, and the trade of star receiver A.J. Brown. The most compelling moment arrives when Baron presses him on his mindset, prompting Hurts to reveal a far deeper connection to defeat than victory: "I think naturally I choose the losses. I think that's what makes a winner... Before you can win, you've got to learn how not to lose" . It’s a rare, unflinching look at the emotional weight of elite leadership from a player who admits that even a Super Bowl run can leave a competitor feeling empty. One More Question is GQ’s weekly video interview series hosted by Zach Baron, pairing him with the most compelling figures across sports, film, and culture for intimate, wide-ranging conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the biggest week in American fashion history, we're running down the best shows, parties, and fits from NYFW and the Met Gala. We also discuss the other fashion capitol of the world—Paris—and update each other on our haircuts. Finally, Noah unpacks his must-read story on IRAK and Kunle Martins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're discussing Noah's epic story about the lads behind Palace. How did the feature come together? What's the secret to Lev Tanju's genius? And most importantly: would Shrek wear Supreme or Palace? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel's back from Atlanta with an epic review of Kanye's Demna Gvasalia-directed Donda listening party/performance art piece. We're also discussing The Weeknd's vertiginous Celine boots, and Sam gives us the details on Frank Oceans's new luxury brand, Homer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're diving into Rachel's mega story on the brands that are charting the future of fashion from outside the traditional system: The New American Sportswear. But first we discuss the significance of Virgil Abloh's new post at LVMH, and the near-simultaneous return of Kanye's Bottega Veneta-heavy fit pics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're talking the Venice fashion shows, the return of Phoebe Philo (and why she's misunderstood), the Bottega Venetaissance, Christian Slater, Sob Rock, Gossip Girl, and Adele and Skepta's Prada outlet shopping spree. Buy a Corporate Lunch dad hat here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The men's SS21 shows are about to kick off, and this week we're discussing what's going on with fashion week, the collections we're excited for, and the promise of couture for men. Then we take you on a journey through the post-trend universe of men's style. Are trends dead? Are we living in a golden period of personal style? Is that a good thing? What does TikTok have to do with all of this? Here's the NYT op-ed by Isabel Slone on the end of fashion rules we discuss in the episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/10/opinion/fashion-what-to-wear.html Buy a Corporate Lunch dad hat here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a brief hiatus to get our summer fits in order, we're back and talking A$AP Rocky's New York style sensibility, the rise of the big chino/unbuttoned button-down/T-shirt thing happening right now, shorts and sheer Casey Casey trousers, and the best art and movies we've seen in the last two months. Buy a Corporate Lunch dad hat here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're joined by painter Sam McKinniss to discuss the Suez Canal situation, his upcoming shows with Michael Ovitz and Almine Rech, being a workaholic, Marc Jacobs's wedding, post-covid style, smoothies, and Rachel's love letter to McKinnis that appears in the April issue of GQ. Buy a Corporate Lunch dad hat here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices