Synopsis
Unicorns are magical people doing extraordinary things and loving every second of it. Each week Darroch & Mikey Putnam of Putnam & Putnam flower shop discuss a topic of the week (think first jobs, monogamy, coming out stories, etc....) and interview another unicorn.
Episodes
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Travel
01/08/2019 Duration: 01h46sOur Unicorns Darroch & Mikey are here to inspire you with their travel discussions! Travel is the best education you can give yourself says Mikey. The Putnams cover a variety of topics including umbrella technique, kimonos, geography, past travel spots questionable foods, and share their stores.
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Inspiration
16/07/2019 Duration: 56minThe Putnams return with all the exciting details on how they stay inspired! Staying inspired for your day-to-day life doesn't necessarily have to mean creating and inspiration can come from anywhere. In this episode, Darroch & Mikey chat about.... Mikey's thoughts on the absence of originality in creativity Darroch's love for gender-bender style menswear Quantity vs. Quality Always thinking about the "next thing" Pivoting work when it becomes stale
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Jacob Tobia
15/05/2019 Duration: 01h25minOn this episode, we welcome Jacob Tobia! Jacob is a writer, producer, and author of the memoir Sissy: A Coming-of-Gender Story. In the intro, we review the Met Gala 2019's campy fashion exhibit. With Jacob, it is storytelling of childhood memories, drag, college experiences, ideas for next books, and "limp noodle hugs". "Our storytelling should not be exploited; it should be honored, compensated, celebrated, revered, and cherished" -Jacob Tobia on the new movement of the younger generation of gays and the resistance of gender norms.
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Carrie Goldberg
07/05/2019 Duration: 01h06minThat's right it's our very first female Unicorn, Carrie Goldberg! Carrie is the Weddings and Travel Director at Harper's BAZAAR, and oversees the BAZAAR Bride channel, travel & dining content. This episode starts with Mikey & Darroch's "refreshments"; i.e Botox, chemical peels, masks, great dentists, and then joins Carrie for discussions of Pinterest brides, her new role at BAZAAR and previous roles, how publishing has changed, & her wedding planning methods.
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Jason Wu
25/04/2019 Duration: 58minFashion designer and fellow Unicorn, Jason Wu, joins us this episode to discuss everything from his early days as a doll designer, to collaborating with brands and celebrities, traveling the world, fundraising, and his inspirations. He’s designed gowns for Michelle Obama, Priyanka Chopra, and Diane Kruger—just to name a few. According to Jason, "The reason I love what I do is I work with really talented and interesting people as a group, but with everyone bringing their own to the table". Listen in for more!
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Antoni
10/04/2019 Duration: 01h28minDarroch & Mikey welcome another Unicorn! It's Anonti! You know him as Emmy Award winning co-host of Queer Eye and a food service expert. This episode features candid conversations about first jobs, culture diversity, gender roles, and identity. Antoni also describes how he was picked for the show, and how his life has changed since he became a member of the new Fab 5.
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Billy Norwich
26/02/2019 Duration: 01h36minEpisode 2 is here! And with our first Unicorn, Billy Norwich. Billy is an icon of the publishing world, having worked as a writer and editor for titles like Vogue, The New York Times Magazine, Town & Country, Architectural Digest, and New York magazines. Billy is the publisher of Darroch & Mikey's recent book, "Flower Color Guide," and author of "My Mrs. Brown." In this episode, expect self-awareness stories, tales of Mikey's experience traveling solo in India, Sping the grammar witch, driving school with Anna Wintour, the real story behind The Devil Wears Prada and more.
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First Jobs
20/02/2019 Duration: 01h14minMikey and Darroch Putnam of Putnam & Putnam Flowers dive into their new podcast with the ugly truths of their first jobs, and how they lead (or had nothing to do with) their work in flowers. Think lifeguard shenanigans, frappucino costumes, a CVS retail extravaganza, Chinese food delivery realness, car valet, and what it takes to be an Abercrombie & Fitch model—and where you go if you don’t make the cut. It’s a grab bag of life experience, and a hilariously perfect intro to their flower-crazed world.