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Here's How We Picked the Most Important Products of 2024 - Know Your Stuff Episode 903 Jan 202501:22:11

Welcome to Know Your Stuff, a podcast where we unbox trends in consumer culture, one topic at a time.  

In this bonus episode we sit down with the entire team to discuss our annual end of year product round up - the GP100.  We’ll get into the history of the list, how we approach the process of selecting products and geek out over some of the picks that stood out to us and why.

Guest(s):

  • Ben Bowers, Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer
  • Tucker Bowe, Editor
  • Johnny Brayson, Editor
  • Mykim Dang, Director of Video and Platforms
  • Steve Mazzucchi, Managing Editor
  • Jack Seemer, Gear Patrol Managing Editor

Background Reading and Referenced Articles

The podcast is produced by our Director of Video and Platforms, Mykim Dang.

For more information on Gear Patrol or Know Your Stuff, visit the Gear Patrol Podcast Hub  and our about us page. 

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Why Do Dive Watches Dominate the Market, When Most People Aren't Divers? Know Your Stuff Episode 827 Dec 202400:36:40

Welcome to Know Your Stuff, a podcast where we unbox trends in consumer culture, one topic at a time.  

Today, Watch Editor Johnny Brayson talks with Gear Patrol Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer Ben Bowers about how the dive watch came to dominate and define the watch industry and the greater world of men's fashion. 

Guest(s):

  • Ben Bowers, Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer
  • Johnny Brayson, Editor

Background Reading and Referenced Articles

The podcast is produced by our Director of Video and Platforms, Mykim Dang.

For more information on Gear Patrol or Know Your Stuff, visit the Gear Patrol Podcast Hub  and our about us page. 

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Why Is Everyone Buying CDs and Vinyl Again? Know Your Stuff Episode 720 Dec 202400:13:39

Welcome to Know Your Stuff, a podcast where we unbox trends in consumer culture, one topic at a time.  

Today, our Tech and Audio Editor Tucker Bowe talks with Managing editor Jack Seemer about why physical media - including Vinyl, and even CDs - is regaining popularity among music fans.

Guest(s):

  • Jack Seemer, Gear Patrol Managing Editor
  • Tucker Bowe, Editor

Background Reading and Referenced Articles

The podcast is produced by our Director of Video and Platforms, Mykim Dang.

For more information on Gear Patrol or Know Your Stuff, visit the Gear Patrol Podcast Hub  and our about us page. 

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What Makes L.L.Bean's Oldest Boot so Iconic? Know Your Stuff Episode 613 Dec 202400:16:31

Welcome to Know Your Stuff, a podcast where we unbox trends in consumer culture, one topic at a time.  

In this special episode, we go into the field and get a look inside the resoling process behind L.L.Bean’s iconic Bean Boot and the Maine Hunting Shoe.  

Managing Editor Steve Mazzucchi and I hear from the people responsible for recrafting thousands of boots every year and learn about what makes their process and culture so unique.

Guest(s):

  • John Camelio, Director of Manufacturing
  • Mary Goyette, Personalized Services / Rebuilds
  • Ben, Stitcher / Tour Guide
  • Steve Mazzucchi, Managing Editor
  • Mykim Dang, Director of Video and Platforms

Background Reading and Referenced Articles

The podcast is produced by our Director of Video and Platforms, Mykim Dang.

For more information on Gear Patrol or Know Your Stuff, visit the Gear Patrol Podcast Hub  and our about us page. 

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What is a Super Shoe? Know Your Stuff Episode 506 Dec 202400:19:31

Welcome to Know Your Stuff, a podcast where we unbox trends in consumer culture, one topic at a time.  

Today, our Executive Editor and marathoner Jack Seemer educates  Chief Content Officer Ben Bowers on a hot topic that's dominating conversations in the running world today: supershoes. 

During the conversation, they touch on what exactly makes a shoe "super," and how the high-tech shoes are changing the game for elite athletes and casual runners alike. They also take a step back to dig into the broader implications for the shoe industry and other sports in the future. 

Guest(s):

  • Jack Seemer, Executive Editor
  • Ben Bowers, Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer

Background Reading and Referenced Articles

The podcast is produced by our Director of Video and Platforms, Mykim Dang.

For more information on Gear Patrol or Know Your Stuff, visit the Gear Patrol Podcast Hub  and our about us page. 

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Why 2024 Was The Year Japanese Whisky Finally Grew Up - Know Your Stuff Episode 429 Nov 202400:18:35

Welcome to Know Your Stuff, a podcast where we unbox trends in consumer culture, one topic at a time.  

Today, Gear Patrol’s Co-Founder, Chief Content Officer and reformed whiskey collector Ben Bowers educates Editor Johnny Brayson on the confusing and sometimes sketchy production practices surrounding Japanese Whisky as well as the industry’s efforts to fix it.

Guest(s):

  • Ben Bowers, Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer
  • Johnny Brayson, Editor

Background Reading and Referenced Articles

The podcast is produced by our Director of Video and Platforms, Mykim Dang.

For more information on Gear Patrol or Know Your Stuff, visit the Gear Patrol Podcast Hub  and our about us page. 

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Will a Soundbar Change the Way You Watch TV? Know Your Stuff Episode 322 Nov 202400:14:20

Welcome to Know Your Stuff, a podcast where we unbox trends in consumer culture, one topic at a time.

In this episode, Editors Steve Mazzucchi and Tucker Bowe, our resident audio expert, dive into the world of home theater audio and the major trends that define it today, including the rise of soundbars. 

Steve also reveals his own embarrassing home theater setup while getting advice on what to buy next. If you've ever struggled to hear dialogue on your TV or felt like your movie-watching experience was lacking that cinematic punch, this is an episode for you.

Guest(s):

  • Steve Mazzuchi, Managing Editor
  • Tucker Bowe, Editor

Background Reading and Referenced Articles

The podcast is produced by our Director of Video and Platforms, Mykim Dang.

For more information on Gear Patrol or Know Your Stuff, visit the Gear Patrol Podcast Hub  and our about us page. 

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Why Is Snoopy the Cartoon King of Watches? Know Your Stuff: Episode 215 Nov 202400:19:03

Welcome to Know Your Stuff, a podcast where we unbox trends in consumer culture, one topic at a time. 

In this episode, our editors sat down to discuss the key milestones over the past century that helped vault Snoopy the Beagle into the most beloved animated character in watchmaking. To understand the trend, they talk through the surprising history of character watches in general before digging into how the beloved cartoon beagle Snoopy became intertwined with NASA's space program, which in turn spawned some of the most sought-after watches in recent years.


Guest(s):

  • Steve Mazzuchi, Managing Editor
  • Johnny Brayson, Editor

Background Reading and Referenced Articles

  • https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/snoopy-watches/

 

The podcast is produced by our Director of Video and Platforms, Mykim Dang.

For more information on Gear Patrol or Know Your Stuff, visit the Gear Patrol Podcast Hub  and our about us page. 

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Why Does America’s Favorite Craft Beer Style Refuse to Sit Still? Know Your Stuff: Episode 108 Nov 202400:11:51

This is Know Your Stuff, a Gear Patrol podcast where we unbox trends in consumer culture, one topic at a time.

In today's episode, associate editor Tucker Bowe asks executive editor and beer expert Jack Seemer to discuss a significant trend in the beer world. Along the way, they touch on the differences between East Coast and West Coast IPAs, explore the rise of hazy IPAs and discuss where the trend could be headed next.

Guest(s):

  • Jack Seemer, Gear Patrol Managing Editor
  • Tucker Bowe, Editor

Background Reading and Referenced Articles

The podcast is produced by our Director of Video and Platforms, Mykim Dang.

For more information on Gear Patrol or Know Your Stuff, visit the Gear Patrol Podcast Hub  and our about us page.

Gear Patrol Privacy Policy

Introducing Season 1 of Know Your Stuff: A Gear Patrol Podcast24 Oct 202400:01:05

What’s the deal with super shoes? Are CDs officially back? And why is Snoopy, everyone’s favorite cartoon beagle, always showing up on watches?

Come find out on Know Your Stuff, a new podcast miniseries from our team of product experts.

Over the course of eight episodes, our crew will unbox a wide range of trends changing the face of consumer culture through a series of informative, and deeply nerdy, conversations.

We hope you enjoy it and look forward to hearing about ways to improve or new topics to cover. As always, thanks for supporting our work.

 

Filson Just Brought Back One of the Best Travel Bags Ever Built27 Aug 202400:02:36
Mykim Dang, Director of Video and Platforms at Gear Patrol reads Executive Editor Jack Seemer's coverage on the return of Filson's iconic Duffle Backpack Hybrid.
Every Wine Bottle Has This Feature But No One Knows the Real Reason Why24 Jul 202400:03:11
Caitlyn Shaw, Gear Patrol's Director of Growth Strategy reads former Gear Patrol Associate Staff Writer Tyler Chin's piece exploring backstory behind the feature at the bottom of every wine bottle.
This Inflatable Camping Shelter Is Less Tent, More Tiny House12 Jul 202400:02:31
Associate Editor Johnny Brayson tells us what we need to know about the four-season capsule which assembles in under five minutes, can sleep four, and fits into a backpack.
This Easy Tip Will Help You Save Big on Your Next Sonos Speaker12 Jul 202400:02:18
Listen in as Tech Staff Writer Tucker Bowe shares how you can probably save big on your next Sonos purchase — including the Ace headphones.
Hoka’s New Hiking Shoe Has a Feature Never Seen on Trails Before05 Jul 202400:02:18
Executive Editor Jack Seemer tells us about the new Hoka Anacapa 2 Freedom and its innovative features like the heel counter, rendering the shoe similar to a slip-on that goes on and off in seconds.
The Debate Is Over: Omega Makes the Best Everyday Watch05 Jul 202400:06:43
Watch out, Rolex, the Aqua Terra is now more versatile than ever.
Introducing the OCTA, the Most Hardcore Land Rover Defender Ever – Live Photos03 Jul 202400:04:17
Gear Patrol Founder Eric Yang was on site for the LA reveal of the Octa, Land Rover's fastest, most powerful Defender ever. But if you ask its creator, Jamal Hameedi, the impressive off-roader portends so much more.
Why Modern Hi-Fi Is Leaving This Classic Component Behind21 Jun 202400:02:46
Associate Tech Editor Tucker Bowe tells us about why the power amplifier is an endangered hi-fi component.
Panerai’s New Dive Watch Blew My Mind. There’s Literally Nothing Else Like It21 Jun 202400:08:54
Associate Editor Johnny Brayson tells us all about Panerai's newest dive watch.
Apple iOS 18 Major Messaging Updates14 Jun 202400:02:24
Tech Editor Tucker Bowe shares what you need to know about all the major updates for messaging in iOS 18.
Is It About to Get Easier to Buy Your Dream Rolex?14 Jun 202400:03:48
Associate Editor Johnny Brayson gives us the Crown's update on its big expansion plans.
The World's Best Portable Coffee Maker Just Got Even More Travel-Friendly07 Jun 202400:01:43
Executive Editor Jack Seemer shares why if coffee lovers don't already own an AeroPress for brewing coffee on the road, the company's latest release may finally sway them.
Bellroy made an already-great travel bag even better with the Venture Travel Pack.07 Jun 202400:03:52
Associate Editor Johnny Brayson shares the details behind Bellroy’s new travel backpack with an ingenious feature perfect for airports.
The Sonos Ace Rock. But Not For The Reasons You’d Assume07 Jun 202400:07:13
Tech Editor Tucker Bowe spent over a week testing the Sonos Ace headphones. They’re excellent but also full of surprises he didn’t expect.
Seiko Resurrects Its Forgotten Royal Oak Alternative from the 1970s07 Jun 202400:04:36
Associate Editor Johnny Brayson shares his thoughts on the Locomotive which was designed by the legendary Gérald Genta himself.
You Can Now Buy Exact Reproductions of Levi's Oldest Blue Jeans the 9Rivet24 May 202400:01:18
Executive Editor Jack Seemer shares the inside track on Levi's 9Rivet Jeans.
Jim Beam Will Soon Release Its Oldest Whiskey Ever Bottled24 May 202400:03:17
Associate Editor Johnny Brayson shares the details behind Jim Beam's oldest whiskey ever bottled.
Big Green Egg’s Highly Collectible Outdoor Fireplace Is Back20 May 202400:01:23
Executive Editor Jack Seemer reads his article "Big Green Egg’s Highly Collectible Outdoor Fireplace Is Back."
This Cult Miracle Cleaner Has Rescued My Couch More Times than I Can Count20 May 202400:04:21
Gear Patrol's Chief Content Officer Ben Bowers reads his article titled "This Cult Miracle Cleaner Has Rescued My Couch More Times than I Can Count."
Is 2024 the Year of the Pink Watch?20 May 202400:04:03
Gear Patrol's Associate Editor Johnny Brayson reads his article titled: "Is 2024 the Year of the Pink Watch? These Releases Seal It."
Gear Patrol Introduces Listen to the Article Feature20 May 202400:00:27
We're launching a new feature called "Listen to the Article." Experience Gear Patrol content narrated by our Editors.
An Announcement About Future GP Podcast Episodes28 Jan 202200:01:43

Genuinely–we want to hear from you. Email us at podcast@gearpatrol.com with all your thoughts, questions, and suggestions, and we'll do our damndest to make it happen.

That Time Tons of Kids Couldn't Sleep Because of Google21 Jan 202201:00:15

Google Home updates cause (figurative) nightmares, Lamborghini is making an off-road Huracan, and Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for almost $70 billion.

Navigation:

05:24 – Google Home's White Noise Update Wreaks Havoc

16:54 – Lamborghini Takes the Huracan Off-Road

27:15 – Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard

39:53 – Our Favorite New Gear Releases

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Can a Car Actually Be Vegan-Friendly?14 Jan 202200:52:38

Which automakers produce the most vegan-friendly cars, a machine that projects aromas like speakers throw sound, and how COVID changed our shopping habits.

 

Navigation:

03:23 – Vegan-Friendly Cars: Which Brand Offers the Most Overall?
 

20:00 – What the Hell Is a Smell Speaker?
 

29:20 – COVID's Effect on Our Shopping Trends
 

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We React to Your 2022 Gear Resolutions07 Jan 202201:10:36

It's no surprise that Gear Patrol fans have great taste and lofty product resolutions for 2022. Also in this episode: F-150 Lightning popularity and the Library of Pursuits.

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Can 2021's Gear Trends Accurately Predict What's in Store for 2022?31 Dec 202100:55:21

Electrification, memeification and sustainability take top prize.

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Can We Please Get More Affordable Collabs Like This G-Shock?17 Dec 202100:54:26

Matter claims to weave together all your disparate smart home devices, Loro Piana is tracking wool origins, and John Mayer's second G-Shock collab drops.

Episode Navigation:

04:50 – Matter and the promise of a unified Smart Home

22:10 – Loro Piana customers can track its wool origins

34:49 – John Mayer x Hodinkee x Casio G-Shock = a very desirable, approachable collab

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​​The 10 Most Revolutionary Products of 202110 Dec 202101:18:15

The winners of this year's GP100 include the 2021 Game Changers: products that represent a massive shift in their respective categories.

 

Episode Navigation:

00:00 – What Is a Game Changer?

06:41 – I/O MAG Imprint 3D Goggle from Smith

13:15 – Whoop Any-Wear

19:15 – KYX Sneaker Rental

27:46 – Bose SoundControl Hearing Aids

37:47 – Dyson V15 Detect

44:32 – Fellow Drops

51:55 – Apple MacBook Pros

57:50 – Syng Cell Alpha Speaker

1:04:11 – Rivian R1T

1:11:11 – Bremont ENG300 Movement

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Has BMW's Design Language Finally Jumped the Shark?03 Dec 202100:58:32

Virgil Abloh's legacy, BMW's questionable new SUV, and LEGO makes.... wooden shelves?

Episode Navigation:

02:36 – Virgil Abloh's Legacy

20:14 – BMW's New XM Concept Design Is Questionable

33:52 – LEGO Makes Home Furnishings Now
 

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Inspired by Terminator 2, CLIP is the Future of 3D Printing19 Nov 202100:49:37

Continuous Liquid Interface Production is the next generation of 3D printing, and is equal parts SciFi and magic.

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Bad News: Earth Is Running Out of Coffee Beans12 Nov 202100:56:19

Have we passed the "EV inflection point?" Will the coffee bean crisis kill your caffeine supply? Who is Netflix Games made for?

Episode Navigation:

03:06 – Ford F-150 Lightning: Are We Long-Last at an "EV Inflection Point"?

17:13 – The Coffee Bean Crisis: Why Cups of Joe Could Cost $20 Soon
 

37:08 – Netflix Games: Will Hardcore Gamers Go For It?
 

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What Does The Perfect Wardrobe Look Like?05 Nov 202100:31:27
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• Men's Footwear Essentials
• Pants, Shorts and Sweats to Build Your Wardrobe
• The 8 Types of Tops You Should Own
• Accessories to Add Interest to Your Outfits

2022 Range Rover: Is the New $104,000 SUV Still King?29 Oct 202100:54:17

The Winter Gear Awards, Land Rover redesigns the Range Rover, Urwerk reveals a (strange) $275K watch.

 

Episode Navigation:

03:56 – The Winter Gear Awards

25:23 – The 2022 Range Rover Is Expensive and Not "Beautiful

43:11 – Uwerk UR-112 Aggregat, a Wildly Weird New Watch
 

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Is Bremont's New ENG300 Truly an In-House Movement?22 Oct 202100:50:30

Apple's huge new slate of products, the Porsche 718 Cayman RS melts the 'Ring, and Bremont *may* have a new in-house movement.

The 31-mph VanMoof V Is the Brand's Fastest eBike Ever15 Oct 202100:45:48

The 31-mph VanMoof V eBike, Sunglasses Made from Microorganism Poop, and Supply Chain Stress.

 

Episode Navigation:

  • 02:45 – VanMoof V eBike
  • 21:10 – Covalent AirCarbon Sunglasses
  • 33:36 – Supply Chain Issues and Holiday Shopping Tips
     

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Why Did Ferrari Hire Jony Ive?08 Oct 202100:43:46

Ferrari hires Jony Ive, livestream shopping's rising popularity, and a biometric security dongle.

Episode Navigation:

02:41 – Ferrari Hires Jony Ive and Marc Newson

17:45 – Is Livestream Shopping... a Thing?

30:08 – Yubico's New Biometric Security Dongles

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The Myth of Weightlifting and 'Getting Swole'01 Oct 202101:06:31

Casey Johnston's Substack newsletter, "She's a Beast," the merits of Amazon's new Halo View fitness tracker, and a discussion of the Rivian R1T.

 

Episode Navigation:

05:02 – Casey Johnston, author of She's a Beast
 

34:37 – Amazon Halo View, Halo Fitness, and Halo Nutrition
 

47:03 – Reactions to... Reviews of the Rivian R1T

 

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What Will Autonomous Cars *Feel* Like?24 Sep 202100:53:12

The future of mobility and "living rooms on wheels," plus: we ponder whether e-Readers are still relevant and discuss what to wear to the office these days.

Episode Navigation:

  • 04:20 – Dalal Elsheik on Autonomous Vehicle UX and the Automotive Industry
  • 35:03 – Are e-Readers Still Relevant?
  • 42:50 – Lululemon Survey Indicates People Hope to Wear Comfy Clothes to the Office

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Apple's Latest News: Nothing Groundbreaking, Just 20% Better17 Sep 202101:01:47

The biggest announcements from this week's Apple Event; the Michelin Uptis airless tire; Taco Bell wants to recycle your used empty plastic sauce packets.

Episode Navigation:

  • 03:20 – Deconstructing the September Apple Event
  • 36:50 – Michelin Uptis Airless Tire
  • 49:20 – Taco Bell's Sauce Packet Recycling Program

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Will Digital Driver's Licenses Be a Privacy Nightmare?10 Sep 202100:46:39

Government IDs on your phone; trucks are finally getting smaller; and after 18 months of COVID WFH, what products have endured, and what do we really need now?

Episode Navigation:

03:10 – Apple's Forthcoming Digital Driver's Licenses

16:00 – Compact Pickup Trucks: A Welcome Automotive Segment?

27:20 – The "Logi Dock" and Our Relationship with WFH Products 18 M0nths post-COVID

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