Jason Behrendorff

Michael Thomas

Matt S. Interview

1. Age: 34

2. Where are you from? Australia

3. Current occupation? IT Manager

4. Favorite current pop song? True Love - Pink with Lily Alan

5. Which do you prefer: boxers, briefs, or boxer briefs? Why? 

I'm a boxer briefs man, because they are the most comfortable and look really sexy. Being on the skinnier side, they don't ride up and always sit nicely on my hips and legs.

6. Has your current preference always been your underwear preference? If not, what’d you switch from, and what made you change?

I did used to wear a mixture of briefs and boxer briefs, but I just changed over time. I stopped buying briefs because I don't like them on my shape and I don't think I've worn them for eight or nine years.

7. Do you favor any underwear brands? If so, which and why?

AussieBum would have to be my favorite, as a good Aussie boy! I also wear Bonds, 2xIST, CK, Oroton and Davenport.

8. What would someone find if they went through your underwear drawer?

They'd find about 25 pairs of boxer briefs, 20 pairs of black socks and about 15 pairs of white socks!

9. You get a natural wedgie in public – how do you handle it?

Just go with it until you can find a discrete moment to fix it!

10. You can judge a man by his underwear – agree or disagree?

Agree 100% - it's what you put on first and take off last, so it's a reflection of how you take care of yourself, even if you're the only one who ever sees them.

11. Do you have a lucky or favorite pair of underwear? If so, what color/style?

Not really, I just make sure that all of the pairs I have are working for me. I'll chuck any that are worn or just not at their best.

12. Do you have any funny or memorable underwear stories? Not that I can think of.

13. GQ wrote an article a few months ago stating that “tighty-whities” are stylish now. How do you feel about tighty-whities, & do you agree with GQ?

I think for a certain type of bloke they work really well, but personally as a pale skinned guy, on the thinner side they aren't for me. I need colour and a square shape to not make me look like a pale nerd! :-)

14. Words to live by?

Adversity is like life in general; always face it with the sum total of your equipment.

Jordi Vilasuso

Luke Doran

Kacey Carrig Interview

I'm happy to publish this weeks interview with Kacey Carrig. Mr. Carrig is a professional model that has done work with various fashion brands, including Versace! He's a super nice guy, and also kindly provided some photos of him modeling which can be found at the end of the interview. I encourage you all to keep up with him and his modeling adventures on his Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! There's even more great pictures there! Go check 'em out!

1. Age: 21

2. Where are you from? Shamong, New Jersey

3. Favorite superhero? Batman because of the Dark Knight Trilogy.

4. Zoolander or Hansel? Haha Hansel because that is my nickname in my fraternity.

5. If you weren’t a model, what other career(s) would you pursue?

A career in business. I am currently getting my degree in business marketing.

6. Have you always been fit?

I have always needed to be fit because of sports. Growing up I was playing sports every single day. Also, I have always felt the need to be in shape/healthy, and I actually really do enjoy going to the gym.

7. Who or what inspired you to become a model?

My mom was the motivator to break into modeling. I used to always think about trying it, but it wasn't until the extra push from my mom to actually pursue it and give it a shot.

8. How did you get involved with Versace?

I went to casting for Barbara Pfister who is the casting director for the Versace shows. I was booked for the Milan FW13 show. Couple months after the show they contacted me to book me for their upcoming campaign. I have been working with them ever since, and they are an amazing brand to work for.

9. What would you say is the toughest aspect of being a model? 

The rejection. You need to be thick skinned to be successful. You have to accept that you're not right every company, and a lot of people will say "no." During fashion weeks you can go on 15 castings in one day and only one will call you back.

10. What’s been the most rewarding experience as a model?

Seeing the end result of a picture. It is such a process until the end result whether it is in a magazine, billboard, or internet, but seeing the picture is the most rewarding.

11. What’s your biggest pet peeve or “no-no” when it comes to men’s fashion?

My biggest pet peeve has to be cargo shorts. There is an age limit to where those should no longer be acceptable ha. Other than that, I am not too huge of a fashion critic. 

12. What is your favorite way to stay in shape? 

For modeling, cardio is huge in order to stay toned. I despise running, I find it way too boring. So any sports such as basketball or tennis is my favorite way.

13. Can you also tell me about what your regular diet looks like? Do you have a guilty pleasure when it comes to sweets or junk food?

I don't have too strict of a diet. I make sure I don't eat too many carbs. I eat a lot of grilled chicken and fish. Everyone has guilty pleasures. I certainly have plenty. On going battle of eating gummy bears and the occasional fast food. You should be able to allow yourself cheat meals though. You'd go insane trying to maintain a diet without some guilty pleasures.

14. Which do you prefer: boxers, briefs, or boxer briefs? Why?

Briefs. Most supportive and comfortable. 

15. Do you favor any underwear brands? If so, which and why?

I must say I love CK underwear. They are so comfortable and my go-to brand. 

16. Do you have a lucky or favorite pair of underwear? If so, what style/color?

Not necessarily a "lucky" pair, but certainly a couple favorite pair in which if I open my underwear drawer, I immediately grab those. Have to be my CK bold micro.

17. What would someone find if they went through your underwear drawer?

A bunch of CK underwear, plenty of pairs of Versace, and compression shorts for working out.

18. You get a natural wedgie in public – how do you handle it?

Haha have to go with the lunge technique with long steps to avoid the straight pick. 

19. Do you have any funny or memorable underwear stories? 

For castings, a lot of the time you have to undress to your underwear. For this particular casting, I was taking my shorts off but they caught on to my underwear when I was pulling them down and I gave the casting director more of a show than he asked for. 

20. GQ wrote an article a few months ago stating that “tighty-whities” are stylish now. How do you feel about tighty-whities, & do you agree with GQ?

I believe they serve their purpose for slim clothes. If GQ is saying they're stylish, usually I have no choice but having to agree. I do wear my Versace "tighty-whities" very often. I believe most guys think they're not masculine and are embarrassed to wear them, but they need to get over that fear.

21. What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

I think the advice of "If you're doing what you love, you'll never have to work a day in your life."

Lloyd Williams

Aljaz Bedene

James W. Interview

1. Age: 35

2. Where are you from? Edinburgh, Scotland

3. Current occupation? Internal Auditor for a charity

4. Favorite current pop song? Wake Me Up - Avicii

5. Which do you prefer: boxers, briefs, or boxer briefs? Why?

Briefs and trunks, as they hold me in, I'm not a fan of boxers at all.

6. Has your current preference always been your underwear preference? If not, what’d you switch from, and what made you change?

Briefs used to be my favorite, I have moved more toward trunks, it's more because of the shape of them, they look good on and make your bum and package look more shapely.

7. Do you favor any underwear brands? If so, which and why?

I like Superdry and CK mainly, they just feel good when you wear them.

8. What would someone find if they went through your underwear drawer? 

A real mixture of items, some embarrassing, some not so.

9. You get a natural wedgie in public – how do you handle it?

Discreetly sort it out in a private place.

10. Do you have a lucky or favorite pair of underwear? If so, what color/style?

 I like black underwear. They look more flattering, my Superdry ones are my lucky ones.

11. Do you have any funny or memorable underwear stories?

I remember an embarrassing episode when I went commando once in a club about 11-12 years ago and wore very tight trousers. You can imagine what happened when I was dancing closely with a guy and the tight trousers didn't leave much to the imagination, so ever since then I have never gone commando, always wear my underwear now, no matter what.

12. GQ wrote an article a few months ago stating that “tighty-whities” are stylish now. How do you feel about tighty-whities, & do you agree with GQ?

They are only good on guys who are super fit. If you are slim to average shape like me, then I'm not sure they would work for me.

13. Words to live by?

Have as much fun with your underwear (only) on as you would with someone trying to get them off :-)

John Cofer

Joe Simpson

Nick Hird Interview

Photo cred: Justin Tayler

I'm thrilled to publish this weeks interview with the handsome Nick Hird. Mr. Hird is an underwear and fitness model, and as you can see from the photo above, Mr. Hird is definitely talented! He kindly provided some more photos of him modeling underwear which can be found at the end of the interview. I highly encourage you guys to explore his website! You can also keep up with him and all his adventures on his Facebook and Twitter! Go check 'em out folks, there are even more great pictures!

1. Age: 24

2. Where are you from? Keighley - West Yorkshire

3. Favorite workout song? Pendulum - spitfire - if ever I beat a PB - that's the song responsible!

4. Favorite superhero? Hands down Superman!

5. Who or what inspired your fitness and model interest? Have you always been fit?

Splitting up with my first girlfriend at 16, I was moping around at home during the 6 week holidays and decided to hit the gym.  For the first 3 years it was just purely to take my mind off things, at 18 I got a bad injury and had to stop playing rugby but wanted to replace it with something - so I got serious with the gym!  

Modeling: I was on another shoot (with the next ex girlfriend... Damn them!!!) and the photographer asked me to jump in while she changed (jump in the set, not into him!!) so I did - I hated pictures but his friend saw me and asked to shoot, then his friends' friends and then it kinda' snowballed!

6. What would you say is the toughest aspect of being a model? 

Keeping in shape all year round and never being able to stray too far for too long!  

7. What’s been the most rewarding experience as a fitness model?

I'd personally say it is the team - #teamhirdy are over 4,600 strong now in a matter of months and hearing people are inspired to do more and do better and be more really really helps. I love my team! They're the best - if you're not part of it it's @hirdymodel **PLUG!!**

8. What have you learned about yourself from being a fitness model?

That I can push myself harder than most.

That I am a stubborn little bugger (if I want it...it's mine!) 

9. How do you stay in shape? That is, what does your typical weekly gym schedule look like? How do you keep yourself motivated to stick to your schedule?

At the moment :

Mon 6-7am weights

Tue 6-7am weight 6:45-8:00pm rugby training

Wed 6-7am weights

Thurs 6-7am weights, 6:45-8:00pm rugby training

Friday 6-7am weights

Sat - 9-945am cardio

Sunday - hand down pants and do nothing!!!

I find it easy to keep motivated IN the gym as I am very competitive and want to look better than people I see.. The hard part is getting up at 5:00am to make my days' food, as I go straight to work from the gym and have a very busy job!

10. Can you tell me about what your regular diet looks like? Do you have a guilty pleasure when it comes to sweets or junk food? 

I try to eat clean as much as possible - diet is usually 6-7 meals a day and varies depending on what I'm dieting for. A generic day will probably be something like:

Meal 1: Oats, ironscience pro range whey protein 360, eggs (usually about a 3/or4:1 ratio of egg whites to whole egg is how I have them)

Meal 2: Chicken breast, whole grain rice, lots of green leafy vegetables, a small spoon of chunky salsa

Meal 3: Rice cakes, peanut butter (again dependent upon time of year), almonds, 0% Greek yogurt, blueberries, 1 scoop of ironscience pro range whey protein 360

My nemesis is crisps - out of season I can sit and troff a tube of Pringles and full multipack of crisps without blinking an eye..

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11. What is your biggest pet peeve at the gym?

'Average Steadheads' - controversial I know.  My stance on steroids is this - I do not disagree with them at all, or people who do them. In fact there are a lot of well known and not so well known models/bodybuilders who use them and openly admit it but their shape is amazing and in my opinion is worth it. 

The 'peev' I have is that every Tom Dick and Harry now a days is jabbing their arse without any knowledge and most are just testosterone fueled jerks who have no gym etiquette and worst of all a below average physique. I feel if somebody is going to do them at least research them and make a go of it and not look 'average' (if that makes sense). I don't and never have used them - but I would not class myself in the same league as somebody who uses them properly with knowledge physique wise.. I've used a couple of fat burners before but the ones used don't class as steroids.

12. Which do you prefer: boxers, briefs, or boxer briefs? Why?

Boxer briefs...  I think they are much more comfortable than any other - I am currently very lucky and sponsored by deadgoodundies.com who supply me with all three varieties and when I do buy underwear.. This is where it comes from!!!  But my faves are the boxer briefs. 

12. Do you favor any underwear brands? If so, which and why?

I have shot in PUMP, DOREANS, HOM, D&G - all from deadgoodundies.com (love them!)  I also like the Alick Alexander range that I modeled a few years back - (I may be doing more for Alick Alexander this year - watch this space!) 

13. You’re in a public place and you get a natural wedgie -- how do you handle it?

Whack my hand down my pants and get it out... Maybe remark to the person next to me about having been sliced like cheese by a cheese-wire.

14. What would someone find if they went through your underwear drawer?

Ha ha... I have "best underwear" for nights out (as my trousers always come off at some point) and for shoots. I have "gym underwear" that consists of loose underwear that is old.  Finally and one of the best items - my leg day jockstrap - I wear it on leg days so I don't get cut in half or strangles while squatting.  And thongs for nights out when I'm feeling daft... You did ask!!!

15. When you model underwear, do you have a say in which style you’ll wear?

It varies - I usually take items and myself and the photographer chooses what we like, sometimes underwear is provided specifically for the shoot.

16. Do you have a lucky or favorite pair of underwear?

Not really - I'm sorry!  

17. GQ wrote an article a few months ago stating that “tighty-whities” are stylish now. How do you feel about tighty-whities, & do you agree with GQ?

I've done several tighty whitey shoots, I don't mind them, they remind me of my granddad though... I like them on shoots!

18. Do you have any funny or memorable underwear stories? 

Loads of them!  I've been thrown out of loads of nightclubs caught dancing with my trousers down or off and escorted out of a pub in headingley (Leeds) with my pants at my ankles from doing the Macarena semi naked...

The most memorable was probably at primary school (in tighty whiteys) when I was rushing in PE and ran out of the changing room into the sports hall (mixed class of boys and girls including several girls I fancied) and realizing I hadn't put shorts on and had my little 9 year old todjer bobbing about in the tighty whiteys in front of everybody.

Or even just last week I fell off an 18 foot scaffold and was taken to hospital and the nurse had to lower my shorts - I just giggled as I knew what was coming - basically I was commando and she got a shock when it flopped out of my shorts next to her hand!

19. What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

Life's a bitch and then you marry o... Joking!!

I'd say it is "you can succeed, or you can make excuses, you can't do both"

Photo cred: Giles Crofta

Photo cred: Justin Tayler

Photo cred: Justin Tayler

Photo cred: Justin Tayler