Welcome back to another episode of the USRFRNDLY podcast! Catch up with us as we talk about weddings, and the awkwardness of not knowing anyone there. We all been spending quality time with family. Square successfully hosts the Don't Be Late event at Every Now and Then. We reminisce on parties we threw back and the day, and Squared tells the story of when a girl brought the ops to the function.
We are moving (again), and throw a friends and family cookout to say goodbye to yet another studio. We are looking forward to the increased potential of the new space and share our visions for it.
We talk about the respectable hustle of kids making a lemonade stand and Panchi's Arepas doing their first corporate event.
All this, AND MORE on this episode of USRFRNDLY!
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Welcome back to another episode of the USRFRNDLY podcast! This week Esteban AKA @escofits joins us and we get into all things fashion, creativity, and building connections with like minded artists.
Esteban is a photographer, stylist, and full time member of the Layers Chi team! He started out with photography, but because of creative blocks, he shifted his focus to something he was always passionate about - fashion. He started his styling page @escofits in Jan of this year, and has already gotten so many opportunities from his consistency, his content, and his personal and professional relationships.
Esteban always knew he was meant to help others, and started a career path in law enforcement. When that didn't pan out, he went all in with content creation, and eventually helping others - with style ...literally.
He has been recognized and offered opportunities with styling and collabed with other Chicago artists like @GenteFinaChi and @LayersChicago to work events like New York Fashion Week, Suenos fest, and other pop-ups, to name a few.
We also catch up with each other, talking about Rex's wedding, Squared's updates as a free agent, and Pablo gives a sneak preview of his upcoming fashion show in August. We reminisce about how our parents dressed us as kids and how our styles evolved when we grew older, and started discovering our own styles.
All this, and MORE on another episode of USRFRNDLY!
Be sure to follow Esteban on IG @escofits and catch him working at @layerschicago.
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The legendary Jacob Polhill sit's down with Squared & Pablo to talk about all the crazy thing's that have been happening to us since the last time he spoke on a mic. Jacob has hosted two podcast's Sipping 40's & Late Night Dive we get into why they didn't keep going and if he would bring one back!? What is like working with Drip Collective on their cafe layout, working with businesses small & big to construct their ideas to life. Hosting and Dj's various events/ parties in the city while still selling his own art/ furniture the man does alot! We learn about his brief soundcloud career and how he got into DJ'ing for more than free wings. Pablo gears up for his first solo show ever at Sent Rock Studio and Squared is preparing a photo shoot for his new CMFY item drop!
We have a blast talking about music, our favorite concert's, Prince Vs. Micheal and so much more! The best way to listen is all the way through, comment what you liked or hated we appreciate any feedback! Follow us @usrfrndlypodcast @pablotrees & @squaredhill
Make sure to follow jacob @jacob_polhill and check out his website: https://www.jacobpolhill.com/
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Welcome back to another episode of USRFRNDLY, it's been some time since we last spoke in full transparency the dog ate the last episode, but we're back with alot more to say! Pablo was gone for 3 weeks out in his homeland so he talks about his crazy trip, getting engaged, shots in his butt! Squared is gearing up for his next drop! Getting it just right actually by the time you hear this it would have dropped! Check out his page or CmfyFitts now! Jason also just got back from New York he talks pizza, shopping and how many times he fell in love out there. Rex's wedding is closing in fast he has to make some tough decisions that has caused a bit of drama in his family. We have two very special guests joining us this episode well more like audience members with mics, frnd of the pod Silhouette Matte and first time listener Alex Zandro give their 2 cents on this episode. We talk plans for the summer, Diddy tweaking, eclipse ( we're late bear with us) the best pizza and chicken in chicago!? Will we ever get our yzy pods!? good thing we have this pod! thank you for listening subscribing and telling your frnds about us! Have a great day stay frndly! follow us @pabsprints @squaredhill @jas.outoforder & @rexkw0ndo but if you follow @usrfrndlypodcast that would be lovely too!
Darwin is back! it's been too long since we last had him on the pod episode 13 we covered a lot of who Darwin is and what he does, but this time just felt more frndly where the guys could really talk their shit. Jason is trying to get back into the swing of things he has some new tees that might need a second dye job, Squared booked the Chicago Marathon and has been exercising frequently as well as cutting back on eating bad. Pablo is a proud basketball Dad his son started in a kid's league, we react to his son's first basket of the season. Since the last episode Darwin has formed a collective called "the suburban kids" they threw their first listening party back in the old studio and have performed for the windy city bulls,
so much more happens in this episode it's hard to sum it all up the best way to hear everything is to listen all the way through we appreciate you for your time, your support and more importantly for being friendly!
We got Pierre Junior Guillaume on the pod! AKA @dirtypesos the one and only owner of @subtlegarments a local fashion brand that has been making a name for themselves for their high quality & cut/ sewn pieces. After taking some time since his last event Junior is back with a pop up next week at Blind Barber January 31st, he talks about how the opportunity came about and what can be expected at the event. Pablo has been busy shooting for his clothing brand and just came off an amazing collaboration with Novel Pizza you can check out that recap on his youtube. Rex celebrates his one year anniversary being married and is adjusting to the new year. Squared caught a cold prior to this episode and Jason had a funeral so they couldn't make it to this episode but more reason to have a part 2!
We talk about consistency alot in this episode, Pierre feels he has been focusing on alot of pants and outerwear but wants to pivot to making more tshirts that more people can wear. Touch on his early years of designing for a brand he had with his old friends and how that led him to creat Subtle Garments. Snack time is some BBQ Takis called "Chippz" that no one has ever heard of and Pablo puts us on to a Colombian drink "Refajo".
Thank you so much Pierre for coming on and telling a bit of your story we know you'll do amazing things this year and cant wait to have you back! A lot of gems in this episode we appreciate those who asked questions and thank you for listening to the end, video for this episode will release in a few days you can see us at USRFRNDLY on youtube and subscribe while you're there!
have a great day STAY FRNDLY!
On this episode we sit down with Yazid he is 1/5th of the comedy group T5 (terminal 5) he is a stand up comedian, actor, gas station owner and viral sensation! We caught Yazid in a pivotable moment in his career where he has just enough bread for a nice car but still feels low on funds. From Tik Tok to touring the country Yazid has always been making people laugh we get into how he began his career, early childhood bullying, how he met his group members and so much more!
Pablo and Squared recently attended a pretty big Modern Notoriety event where they were showcasing photographers all over the city, Pablo battles feeling old and out of place while Squared was ready to party. Jason is a little salty we "didn't" invite him but he knew they were there and when the event was so don't mind him.
Yazid enlightens us on being muslim and what that entails, apparently certain gummy snacks can contain pork (NOTED) but the guys enjoy some delicious taffy grapes for snack time.
Yazid and his crew recently had their T5 comedy show in Oak Park for New Years if you went you know how funny they are but if you missed it im sure he has more dates where you can see him live soon! follow Yazid and T5 @yazdoe @terminal5comedy
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Jax is back! our first returning guest we had to run it back for season 4! Jackie is an event coordinator, tour/ project manager for the biggest all girl party in the world "Sorry Papi". Pablo and Jason relate on how they made a mistake at work but Squared has been enjoying some time off. Jackie explains how different how schedule is now and how she manages her busy schedule. We go through her favorite venue locations and one place she loves so much she even lives there in the winter.
When she first came on they were barley about to do their first show fastforward to 2023 they are on their 80/90 th show and she has to make sure they all run smoothly. We talk about what has changed for her and us since the last time she was on USRFRNDLY (check out episode 6) , back then Jackie was pushing her own brand Splax by Jax where she hand crafted tye dye and sold her clothing but her job has gotten so busy she put it on hold plus it was getting too messy!
We enjoy some Josh red wine and japanese/ mexican nuts for snack time a nice upgrade from bagels without cream cheese! Jackie tells us about her celebrity experiences and how she works being starstruck. Young Miko, Ivy Queen, Lunay alot of big names and more that Jackie has to manage for all these Sorry Papi shows we learned alot from her and watched her growth we can only imagine where she'll be next time she comes on the pod!
Thank you for listening, sharing and following us! We have new tees and alot more big episodes on the way if you want to support us you can follow our social @usrfrndlypodcast and Subscribe to our YouTube! follow Jackie @jacks_1234 and @sorrypapitour to catch one of her amazing shows.
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SEASON 4 PREMiER!
A lot has changed for all of us since the last time we dropped; Pablo has a new baby he talks about what it's like to be a father of 2. Squared has had some unexpected time off and enjoying every minute of it. Jason has hella jobs and just moved into a new place. Rex is traveling all over the world but getting back into the groove of dropping content.
The guys get a little silly on this one, they talk about they are excited for in this new season, you can expect big names as always but also some returning guests. Some Noodles and Co. hate but only the Oakpark location apparently the guys weren't satisfied with their meals. When is too much weight too much, squatting advice and some bad experiences. Pablo spoiled Smallville for Squared is there an expiration date on a spoiler? There's alot of bird talk on this pod as well Jason got a new room mate and he came with a Cockatoo. Pablo tries Hello Fresh for the first time and gives his honest opinion, Squared knows prepackaged meals also he even gives em out sometimes! Do the guys seem like the kind of old men to give bread crumbs to birds?
Anyways listen to the episode to hear everything we appreciate you for listening all the way through and sharing! follow us at @usrfrndlypodcast and our individuals at @pablotrees @squaredhill @jas.outoforder @rexkw0ndo
We have our first round of merch dropping real soon (hint: you wear it on your torso) as well as taking a little bit more time in between episodes to edit and plan our roll out. We enjoyed dropping every Monday but our lives have become so busy that in order to give you guys the best content we're adjusting the schedule a bit.
With that being said we are looking for help if you're interested in joining the team behind the scenes and helping production of the pod please send all inquiries to usrfrndlypodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.
On this episode we sit down with one the most handsome men in Chicago, he does a little bit of everything but is still figuring out what his "thing" is, in the mean time why not get this money! Squared is fresh off the CMFY Market sorry Rello we taking over! As the world learns more about Squared's brand he's learning also how he can satisfy the overwhelming demand for CMFY FITTS. After 5 years of wearing Glasses Pablo decides to try contacts, anything to improve his performance he also is nearing the end of his braces arc, he recalls going to his first fashion show shout out Bre's (Friendly Bitch) for an amazing show. Rex has been enjoying some "Me" time while the "Mrs" is away, pampering himself nothing more important than self care!
Chris give's us all the details on how he got to the position he's in now, from working at Wingstop, to Foot Locker, gaining retail experience eventually working for Joe Freshgoods right before the pandemic. Chris and Squared worked together back in 2015 at North Riverside "the mecca" of culture back in the day, they both share a passion for Streetwear and always have been up to date with all the latest brands. Now working at a corporate level Chris has learned so much about marketing and has been able to implement his knowledge to into Vanessa's company " Rolling Rosa" also USRFRNDLY pod alumnis he expresses his love for their brand.
After modeling for a few brands including ADF ;Pablo & Squareds brand, Chris built a reputation as a model but he expresses why he never perused it seriously and only does it for friends.
Overall the guys had a great time it's been rough lately with the gang's personal lives all over the place but this episode was a nice reminder of why we do this. We get a little tipsy, debate about the best italian ice, ice cream around and just have a great frndly time. Thank you for listening, BIGGER THANK YOU CHRIS, and thank god for keeping all of us freinds for this long! WE LOVE YALL make sure to subscribe, follow and share these episodes so we can thrive and provide even better content.
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Happy Monday! Welcome back today we have one of the greatest episodes ever recorded, Jose Franco is a rapper, song writer, cook, two time shuffle board champion, magician and so much more he embodies talent and is a close friend of Pablo and Bryton for about 10 years now. Squared has something huge coming up that he will announce soon but has been causing him to bug out. Jason has been working 7 days a week trying to see how long he can do it pushing himself to his limits making up for all the time he had off. Pablo has been getting things ready for his sons 6th bday party if you know you know pull up and celebrate his first born.
Pablo recalls the late nights and parties with Jose and how he always felt like he was the leader of their group, was power rangers racist? Jose gives us a bit of a backstory on how he began writing and how it transformed into raps. Being the only rapper out of Melrose Park at the time Jose started making his way towards the city, improving his raps and dropping tapes that would lead him to his latest project : RUSBEL. As of now Jose is working on his new body of work ; Apple Juice Volume 1 and performs all over Chicago check out his page to see when his next performance or drops are. @josefrancossw we're excited to have him come back and tell us all about it. https://youtu.be/Z5z5D5AIIq0
You might have seen one or many of Jose's viral videos on tiktok or instagram he tells us what its like to have so much love and hate coming from his videos, giving us great advice on who you should pay attention to. We get Jose's thoughts on the new rising Mexican star Peso Pluma and the state of Mexicans in general going into mainstream media. Even with all the tik tok followers it doesn't translate to money unless you have it set up for people to cop merch or tickets, Jose explains his experience with selling merch and dealing with suppliers that did him bogus.
Do you want to see progression in your favorite artists or only their best work, would seeing their content when they first started turn you off as a fan?
We watch videos and react to them you can watch with us youtube, first one being someone getting jumped and one of the people hitting him violates him in a nasty way. All these NPC tiktokers are just followers shout out Pinkydoll the originator, stay tuned for us to hop on the wave and get these ice creams mmm yum.. Keke Palmer dancing with Usher as a secure man would you mind your girlfriend doing the same?
We answer a few questions from our lovely listeners thank you for asking questions they really help the pod! Than you for listening, interacting and sharing this episode we love ya'll! follow us @usrfrndlypodcast @pablotrees @squaredhill @jas.outorder