Completely Conspicuous

Part 2 of my conversation with guest Matt Phillion as we discuss hipsters. I've also got music from Twin Peaks, Feral Jenny and Ancient Babes. Show notes: - Matt recently became a published author - Check out his YA superhero novel The Indestructibles - Matt: The definition of cool is not trying too hard - Shopping is simple if you don't care about trends - WTF is up with skinny jeans? - Changing office dress codes - Matt's office phobia - Hippies turned into yuppies - Aging well - Bronies are hipsters who have gone too far - The life cycle of a hipster - Matt lived in Hipster Ground Zero for a while - Saw early signs of the hipster look a decade ago - The seamy underside of politics - You need a lack of self-awareness to run for office - Some employers seem to want mindless worker drones - Conclusion: We're not hipsters   Music: Twin Peaks - Flavor Feral Jenny - Tearless Creep Ancient Babes - What Mean Expendable?   Completely Conspicuous is available through the iTunes podcast directory. Subscribe an