I was just talking about this pair the other day on a podcast. This is the Maskulo shorts that are made like football pants, with a removeable cod piece. This picture is from 2017, January.

Did you know we have our thonger hats back in stock, but this time they are embroidered hats. We have the pink, white, black, green and more! Find it at the UNB Store.

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Candyman is known for pushing boundaries of men’s underwear and producing some amazing lingerie. This is from January 2022. I love when they make bodysuits and other fun things.

Hey guys — I just wanted to drop this in here.

One of the big things I really want to focus on this year is building a better, stronger community and actually talking to more guys. Not just online engagement, not just comments or likes, but real conversations and real connections.

Over the past year, one of the things I’ve come to enjoy the most is connecting with so many different guys. I’ve even made some new local friends recently, and I want to keep that going. But I also want to talk to guys all over the world — guys who love underwear, sure — but also guys who want to take it beyond that and actually become friends. The kind of friendships where you talk about life, about stuff that matters, and really get to know each other.

That’s been really important to me lately, because I think a lot of us are just trying to find our chosen family. And I think a lot of underwear guys feel the same way. There can be a lot of isolation. A feeling that people don’t quite get you. Sometimes your partner doesn’t fully get it, and most of the time your family definitely doesn’t.

But this thing we all share — our love of underwear — brings us together. And from there, it allows us to build something bigger and deeper on top of it. I’ve made so many friends through the podcast who are way more than just guests who came on to share a story. Some of those connections have grown into real friendships, and there are others I’d love to get closer to as well.

It really comes down to finding the time to talk, getting to know each other, and letting friendships grow naturally. That’s honestly one of my main goals this year.

So I want guys to reach out to me. Send me a DM. Send me an email. I know I’m starting school in a week, and it might take me a little bit to get back to you sometimes, but I really do try to respond to everyone who takes the time to write — whether it’s about the podcast, the blog, or just to say hello.

It brings me a lot of joy. Truly. When I see other guys enjoying the podcast and the community we’re building, it makes me really happy. This community has been underserved for a long time, and it feels good to finally have a space where we can just be free about who we are.

At the beginning, this was actually kind of hard for me. I was very much the guy behind the curtain. I didn’t want to be front and center. I didn’t want the spotlight. But with the podcast, that changed. You get to hear my voice now, not just read words on a blog. You hear what I think, the questions I ask, the conversations you’d probably want to have yourselves. And honestly? It’s been so much fun.

I love doing the podcast. Like… really love doing it. And after a pretty up-and-down couple of years, having this in my life means a lot. I want to open up to more guys, get to know people here in the U.S. and abroad, and eventually meet up in person. There are so many people from the podcast and the blog that I still haven’t met face-to-face yet, and I’d love for that to happen — even trips, meetups, vacations, doing fun stuff together down the line.

That’s the goal.

So if you want to get in touch, please reach out. Say hello. Introduce yourself. Ask me questions. Talk to me about underwear… or talk to me about something completely different. If you want to say, “Hey, I’m an underwear lover, but I’d love to talk about X,” do it. Once we both know we’re underwear guys, we don’t have to explain anything. We just get it. And from there, it’s easier to go deeper and build real friendships.

You can find me on social — UNB Tim on all platforms. If you send a DM and don’t hear back, leave a comment on one of my posts saying, “Hey, I sent you a DM,” because those hidden inboxes are a pain and I sometimes miss them. You can also email me through the site.

And if I don’t respond the first time, please don’t think I’m ignoring you. Sometimes messages get buried — I get a lotof underwear emails — so feel free to follow up. A simple “Hey, just checking in” is totally fine. Persistence is okay. I get it.

I really hope to hear from you this year. And I hope you all have an amazing year ahead, filled with good connections, good conversations, and a lot of fun along the way.

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We take you back to 2020 and January just before COVID hit and remind you of this shoot from Jockstrap Central featuring Cellblock 13. I miss this store so much. Just a reminder that things change in the underwear world .

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Merry Xmas and Happy holidays from me and the whole UNB crew. I know 2025 sucked for me but here’s to another year and holiday filled with gear and undies.

As another year wraps up, it feels important to reflect not just on the numbers but on the conversations that defined this year of the Brief Talk Podcast.

Real Stories, Not Just Gear

While underwear and gear remain at the center of the show, 2025 made it clear that what resonates most are the stories behind them. This year’s episodes repeatedly returned to how underwear connects to identity, confidence, sexuality, aging, and masculinity—often in ways guests hadn’t fully articulated before appearing on the show.

Standout Conversation Themes from the Year

Discovering Underwear as Self-Expression

Several episodes explored the moment men realized underwear was more than functional. Guests shared first memories of buying something for themselves, hiding pairs they loved, or finally allowing themselves to wear what felt right—often tied to coming out or reclaiming confidence later in life.

Masculinity, Rules, and Breaking Them

Some of the most engaging conversations centered on the unspoken “rules” men grow up with—what’s considered masculine, acceptable, or too much. Episodes dug into why certain styles feel rebellious, how gay and straight masculinity are often judged differently, and why underwear can become a quiet act of defiance or freedom.

Body Image at Every Stage

This year featured honest discussions about bodies changing—through aging, fitness journeys, weight loss, or simply letting go of unrealistic standards. Guests talked openly about insecurity, a comparison culture, and how finding the right gear helped them reconnect with their bodies rather than fight them.

Need a Few Good Men

The Need a Few Good Men stories were a major highlight, shifting the focus toward vulnerability and connection. These episodes reinforced how powerful it is when men hear that their experiences—awkward, joyful, confusing, or deeply personal—aren’t unique or shameful.

Relationships, Visibility, and Sharing Online

Several shows addressed navigating relationships in the age of social media—how partners feel about posting gear photos, setting boundaries, and balancing personal expression with respect and communication. These conversations resonated because they reflected real, ongoing negotiations many listeners are facing right now.

Community First, Always

What stood out most in 2025 wasn’t just the content—it was the response. Messages from listeners who felt seen, emails thanking the show for putting words to feelings they’d carried for years, and guests opening up in ways they hadn’t expected reminded me why Brief Talk exists in the first place.

This podcast continues to be a space where:

• Men can be honest without being judged
• Underwear is a doorway, not the destination
• Stories matter more than algorithms

Looking Ahead

• The goal moving forward stays the same:
• More depth.
• More voices.
• More conversations that go beyond the surface.

As Brief Talk enters a new year, our commitment is to continue exploring masculinity, confidence, and self-expression—one honest conversation at a time.

Thank You

To every guest who trusted me with their story, every listener who hit play, and everyone who reached out to say “this episode hit home”—thank you. You’re the reason this show continues.

Here’s to another year of conversations worth having—and underwear worth talking about.

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