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Nymphet Alumni

Nymphet Alumni is a podcast dedicated to the study of fashion and culture. www.nymphetalumni.com

  1. Ep. 119: Sam's Jurassic World (Minisode)

    6D AGO

    Ep. 119: Sam's Jurassic World (Minisode)

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.nymphetalumni.com In this solo debut episode, Sam introduces us to her fantastically anachronistic obsession: dinosaurs and their recurring impact on fashion and culture. From the “Bone Wars” of the Gilded Age to the fossilized postwar fantasy of The Flintstones to the mass Dinomania surrounding the release of 1993’s Jurassic Park, Sam explores paleontological and prehistoric aesthetics as a reflection of cultural anxieties and technological advancements. She also walks us through major fashion moments including Jeremy Scott’s electroclash cavewomen (S/S 2010) and Gucci’s retro roadside dinosaur encounter (F/W 2017).

    5 min
  2. Ep. 118: Mukbang

    APR 30

    Ep. 118: Mukbang

    In this very special video episode of Nymphet Alumni, we convene in Hell’s Kitchen to perform our first-ever mukbang. Filmed the evening after our tiki-themed Substack launch party, we attempt to recover with 30 Chick-fil-A nuggets, two Cokes, two large fries, one chicken sandwich, and six Crumbl cookies. Along the way, we unpack the economics of fast food franchising, explore the theological divide between Protestant and Mormon desserts, debate the integrity of Chick-fil-A’s pickle batter and more. Bon appétit! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe

    1h 30m

  3. APR 15

    Ep. 116: Hari Files w/ Hari Nef

    In this episode, superstar model-actress-writer and certified Tumblr icon Hari Nef joins us to discuss the electric energy of the mid-2010s New York fashion scene— VFILES, Hood by Air, Eckhaus Latta, and more— and the collision of early online content and the fashion industry that birthed some of the most brilliant creative personae of our generation. We learn about Hari’s cutthroat electioneering of the Dazed 100, her double life of uptown collegiate excellence and downtown nightlife chaos, street casting in SoHo and shitposting on the main grid, reflections on a decade of woke ideology, and so much more. We also get exclusive scoop on Hari’s upcoming Candy Darling biopic! Links: Image board Hood By Air – FW 2014 Runway Hood By Air – FW 2013 Runway Kalifa (fka Le1f) profile in The Washington Post Venus X on the origins of GHE20G0TH1K, a club night that shaped the 2010s – Dazed VFILES Model Files Episode 5: Nodels (Not Models) on YouTube VFILES Model Files Season 2 Episode 1: Save SoSo on Youtube “Where Fashion Blogging Began” (Fashin F*gs profile) in The New York Times Blythe Marks on Instagram i-D Meets: Hari Nef on YouTube Hari Nef for the Dazed 100 Hari’s scarily spot-on gay identity prediction tweet from 2014 Enigma (dir. Zackary Drucker) in Variety @FilmUpdates announces the upcoming Candy Darling biopic Hari Nef’s Hottest Fashion Opinions – The Run-Through with Vogue @marcitlali’s legendary amish b***h Tumblr post This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe

    1h 47m
  4. Ep. 115: Paillettes and Paella

    APR 10

    Ep. 115: Paillettes and Paella

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.nymphetalumni.com In our first exclusive episode on Substack (yay!), we discuss the Ibiza fashion craze, unpacking the sparkling, sunset-hued resortwear fantasy that looms over the coming summer. Using our revolutionary theory of “trickle-down Ibizanomics,” we leave no sequin unturned, from the couture treasure trove of Annie’s Ibiza to the injection-molded accessories of Amazon influencer storefronts. We analyze the aesthetic’s cultural context through the Balearic club scene’s seedy history, 2000s rom-com costuming, White Lotus hypergamy discourse, EDM tourism, traditional Indian fashion, the moodboard-to-stimboard-to-vision board pipeline, and more.

    16 min

  5. MAR 26

    Ep. 114: Grisch

    In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into Grisch, the fascinating niche style gaining traction among Sweden's affluent youth. Drawing on our listeners' firsthand accounts and a century of Scandinavian cultural history, we dissect its surprisingly long lineage— from fin-de-siècle dandies and Eurotrash dudebros to gangster rappers and old money influencers—all culminating in a high-stakes world of designer denim, puffer vests, and luxury low-profile sneakers. We ponder how the complex relationship between class, age, nationalism, and masculinity embodied by Grisch might result in its global domination. Special thanks to Charles, Elsa, Justine, Iman, Matilda, Ebba, and Jesper for their insights!  Links: Image board Selected TikToks: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Chris Heyn Jr. on TikTok eric_roth2 on TikTok Marcus Rolf on TikTok Your Ultimate Guide to Scandinavian Fashion by The Daily Scandinavian About Us – Garde Grisch De Vet Du – Sture P (Music Video)  Peder Fogstrand aka Greven "The Law of Jante" (on Janteloven) by Michael Booth for The Paris Review The Murder of Einar (Swedish rap legend) – YouTube Azealia Banks announces her move to Stockholm in Swedish radio interview Yung Lean @subwaytakes Interview Consumers that are middle and upper class in Nordic countries 2024 – Statista This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe

    1h 18m

  6. MAR 19

    Ep. 113: Information Age Grindset w/ Ezra Marcus

    In this episode, journalistic superstar Ezra Marcus joins us to chronicle his journey from the ashes of millennial digital media to the frontlines of today's most exciting investigative reporting. We extol his epic track record—the Sarah Lawrence sex cult, the culinary horror story of Horses, the galaxy gas epidemic, and more— and discover what draws him to the shady fraudster kingpins that personify online hustle culture. We also discuss the true crime documentary slop machine, moonlighting as a party-pumping DJ, the idea that men are the new women, and what it means to stand at the brink of the Chinese century. Links: Ezra Marcus's Website  Ezra Marcus on Instagram Some of Ezra's greatest hits: The Next Drug Epidemic is Blue Raspberry Flavored  The Package King of Miami The Stolen Kids of Sarah Lawrence The Cat Who Could Kill Horses The ‘E-Pimps’ of OnlyFans How Do You Make a Weed Empire? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe

    1h 18m

  7. MAR 11

    Ep. 112: Halal Clean Girl Prison Uniforms | Study Break

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.nymphetalumni.com In this edition of Study Break, we discuss the Hollyweirdness of the Oscars (notably that James Bond humiliation ritual), Pretty Little Thing's rebrand from Love Island resortwear to halal clean girl prison clothes, the Losercore undertones of Prada's FW 2025 show, the abjection of the Shrek 5 trailer and the gravity of Shrek's highbrow legacy, the revolt against millennial burger joints and craft breweries, plus Biz makes a special announcement. Links: James Bond Musical Tribute at the 97th Oscars (Lisa, Doja Cat, Raye) Pretty Little Thing Featured PLT monstrosities: sage tailored cropped blazer/dress, burgundy soft rib two piece set, grey bardot ruched dress PLT founder Umar Kamani on their rebrand – Drapers Boohoo/PLT/Nasty Gal class action settlement Prada Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear Collection on Vogue Runway Shrek 5 Official Trailer on YouTube Euphoria Season 3's "Silver Slipper" strip club Kyle Gordon's "We Will Never Die" on TikTok Millennial burger spot roast on TikTok Tate McRae – Revolving door (Official Music Video) Flew out to Atlanta TikTok storytime (Girl's POV) Flew out to Atlanta TikTok storytime (Boy's POV) Appalachian hair texture discourse on TikTok Stephanie Soo/Rotten Mango Ash Trevino Deep Dive on YouTube

    5 min

  8. FEB 26

    Ep. 111: Losercore

    In this week's episode, we discuss the legacy of Losercore, an aesthetic of the late 90s and early 2000s that celebrated the awkwardness of young adulthood and the sartorial idiosyncrasies of social outcasts, from orthodontia and ill-fitting gym uniforms to wire-frame glasses and dishwater-blond hair. We analyze the socioeconomic conditions that led to this period of loser glorification, identify key players (Todd Solondz, Paul Dano), cinematic touchstones (Napoleon Dynamite, Little Miss Sunshine), and generational anthems ("Teenage Dirtbag," "Buddy Holly"), and reflect on how the Internet has transformed today's young losers into threats to themselves and others. Links: Image board "The Birth—and Maybe Death—of Yuppiedom" by Walter Shapiro for Time "Loser: The Hero of the 1990s" by Grunge Included on Substack The Trap by Adam Curtis The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman @yungkombucha420 on TikTok "Americans Need to Party More" by Ellen Cushing for The Atlantic "The Anti-Social Century" by Derek Thompson for The Atlantic Loser Generated Content: From Participation to Exploitation by Soren Mork Petersen Billie Eilish on having no friends Celebrity with no friends blind item ("not Jessica Chastain") Emma Chamberlain closet video Bed rot talking stage TikTok /  "Love in the Time of Bed Rotting" by Isabel Unhinged on Substack "The Story Behind The Song: Beck and the crowning of the ‘Loser’ generation" – Far Out Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus (Offical Music Video) Buddy Holly – Weezer (Official Music Video) Losercore TikTok boys: Slushy Noobz, Thomathy, Ben Awad, William Conrad Marc Jacobs, Circa 2003: Long Hair, Neck Brace & Sweaty (PHOTO) Prada Spring/Summer 1996 Marc Jacobs Spring 1999 Marc Jacobs Fall 1999 Vetements Fall 2019 Menswear Balenciaga Pre-Fall 2021  "Gucci's Beautiful Losers Hit New York" – Business of Fashion "The Book of Gucci According to Alessandro Michele" – 032c "Student Teaches Teacher" aka Jeff Bliss aka Friggin Packet Yo (Original YouTube Video) "Who's Afraid of Hasan Piker?" – Slate "Still Life (Betamale)" by Jon Rafman Party in their Blood – Cloudy Heart (Official Music Video) Bully (formerly @bully.incel.simp.hero)  Duane Hanson – Saatchi Gallery Dadsgiving by Chris Maggio This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.nymphetalumni.com/subscribe

    1h 33m
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Nymphet Alumni is a podcast dedicated to the study of fashion and culture. www.nymphetalumni.com

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    Nymphet Alumni
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    96
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