Craft & Culture

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C&C Ep. 3: Eric Steffen, Denim Maker

October 01, 2026

Eric Steffen makes customs jeans and denim goods in Brooklyn. In 2014, he quit his job in investment banking to make jeans full time. Since starting Fitted Underground, so named because he was literally fitting and making jeans alone in a Brooklyn basement, Eric’s company has grown to include additional workers and interns, and he is now releasing seasons of ready to wear denim clothing in addition to maintaining the flagship bespoke denim offerings made on-site in Brooklyn. Eric is not only ...

C&C Ep. 2: Luca Avitabile, Bespoke Shirtmaker in Naples

October 01, 2026

Luca Avitabile is a third-generation bespoke shirtmaker in Naples, Italy. His grandmother founded the family firm in 1948, which grew over the years as his father joined the company and Luca himself as well. After learning formal pattern making and working for other makers, Luca relaunched the family firm some twelve years ago. Today Luca runs his family shirt company, just twenty years shy of a century old, with one eye on tradition and the other on the future. Luca is also closely involved ...

C&C Ep. 1: Pierre Corthay, Bespoke Shoemaker

October 01, 2026

Pierre Corthay is a bespoke shoemaker in Paris. As a young man, he joined the Compagnons du Devoir et du Tour de France, France’s elite craft education guild to learn shoemaking. He went on to work at John Lobb Paris as well as Berluti, before founding his eponymous house, Maison Corthay, in 1990 at 1 Rue Volney. In 2008, he received the great honor of being named Maître d’Art (Master of Art) by the French Ministry of Culture. He recently returned to full time bespoke shoemaking under his new...

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Craft & Culture is hosted by Joe Amato. Its publicly listed email is craftandculture@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Craft & Culture?

The publicly listed email for Craft & Culture: craftandculture@substack.com.

How many listeners does Craft & Culture have?

Podseeker estimates Craft & Culture reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Craft & Culture?

Craft & Culture typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established craftspeople, bespoke makers, designers, and founders of specialized craft businesses with substantial hands-on expertise, distinctive practices, or a meaningful connection to preserving craft traditions. Common among recent guests: Founding or leading a respected craft or bespoke clothing business; Mastery of a traditional craft supported by formal or guild-based training; Recognition for preserving or advancing regional craft traditions. Recent guests include Pierre Corthay, Luca Avitabile, and Eric Steffen.

How hard is it to get booked on Craft & Culture?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Craft & Culture cover?

Recent episodes cover Design, Craftsmanship, Menswear, Artisans, and Artificial Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.