Hair loss has never been more treatable. Between finasteride, minoxidil, transplants, red light therapy, and endless “optimization” culture, men now have more ways than ever to fight going bald.

But not every guy wants to spend the rest of his life fighting it.

In this episode of SPIFFY, Adam Hurly talks with Jack (aka GeekBro27), creator and moderator of the hugely popular r/bald subreddit, as well as Esquire deputy editor Chris Hatler, whose recent piece “The Lost Art of Going Bald” explores modern hair-loss anxiety and the pressure men now feel to maintain their hair indefinitely.

The episode gets into the psychology of shaving your head, why “is it time?” posts resonate with so many men, what actually changes after people finally take the leap, and why r/bald has become one of the internet’s most unexpectedly supportive communities. Hatler also shares his own experience with hair-loss treatments, maintenance fatigue, and ultimately deciding to stop chasing retention entirely.

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Chris Hatler’s Esquire article, “The Lost Art of Going Bald”: https://fave.co/4vcLLtR

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🎧 Credits

SPIFFY is a production of Blue Print by Adam Hurly. It is produced and edited by Hady Mawajdeh with support from André Jabbour.

Veneers have a reputation problem. For some people, they’re the fastest way to a confident, polished smile. For others, they’re a one-way ticket to overly white, overly perfect “chiclets” that look nothing like real teeth.

But when veneers go well... they're fantastic. They look natural, they stay fixed in place, and can last 2-3 decades.

Let’s make sure you know how to get great veneers, and what the long-term care and cost will look like.

In this episode of SPIFFY, Adam Hurly sits down with LA-based cosmetic dentist Jon Marashi—whose clients include Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Kate Hudson, and more—to explain how veneers are installed, when "no prep" veneers are a viable solution, need vs. want in cosmetic dentistry (and why he sometimes tells patients "no"), as well as the outlook on longterm pricing for these things and why you might not have to pay such a steep bill for great veneers in the future. Marashi even has advice on how to seek out lower costs today without compromising on quality results.

And yeah, Dr. Marashi may have changed Adam's own tune on how he reports about veneers in the future... it will be with a lot more enthusiasm, but no less warning for what can go wrong if you cut corners on cost or attentive care.

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SPIFFY is a production of Blue Print by Adam Hurly. It is produced and edited by Hady Mawajdeh with support from André Jabur.

Curious what it’s like being Hudson Williams’ go-to groomer? Adam Hurly sits down with Aika Flores, who’s shaped Hudson’s look across a whirlwind tour—from early editorials and Heated Rivalry press junkets through Oscars weekend.

They cover Aika’s role, how she joined Hudson’s team, and the fast-paced tour—plus why he keeps a tight crew, her favorite looks, and how to get his “heartthrob” hairstyle for any hair type with American Crew picks. (Hey, they sponsored the episode—thanks American Crew!)

If you’re listening to this episode, consider watching the video version on YouTube for more seamless ingestion: https://youtu.be/JieCa1prutA

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Episode edited by André Jabur

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OUTLINE:
00:00 Introduction
00:52 Show Start
01:59 About Blue Print by Adam Hurly / SPIFFY
02:49 What does a celeb men’s groomer do?
04:01 How Aika met Hudson
06:34 American Crew — Episode Sponsor
07:40 Why She Travels with Hudson Everywhere
09:45 Coordinating with Hudson’s Stylist Anastasia Walker
12:07 Hudson’s The Cut Skincare Video
14:10 Wonderland Photoshoot + Body Oil Tips
16:21 Hudson’s 3 Best Hair Days
18:30 How to Get Hudson’s Heartthrob Hair (Fine, Medium, Thick, Curly) with American Crew
21:26 Hair Clip Styling Trick
22:48 Hudson’s Fan at the Oscars

VIDEOS REFERENCED:
Vanity Fair Oscars video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bsI0wokBw8

Hudsons' 20-minute skincare video with The Cut:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlOVTkX9hQI