Explore every episode of the podcast The Watch Dog Podcast
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| Episode 105: Happy Thanksgiving! The Stuffing Of A Watch: Ranking My Favorite Watch Movements | 24 Nov 2024 | 00:42:31 | |
Stuffing is my favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner. If a watch were Thanksgiving dinner, the movement would definitely be the stuffing. Today I rank the top 10 movements I've had in my collection over the years. I would love to hear the best movements you've experienced as well. Thanks for listening and I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving | |||
| Episode 96 (REUPLOAD): The Range of Emotions We Experience When Pre-Ordering a Watch | 21 Sep 2024 | 00:23:40 | |
Have you ever pre-ordered a watch? Did the wait make you even more excited about a watch, or did you resent it so much that you sold it the second it came in? Let's talk about it. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 7: Watches, Knives and Fun Socks | 26 Jul 2020 | 01:17:02 | |
This week, YouTube knife reviewer Dirk Werning joins me to discuss the correlations and differences between knife and watch collecting. We also touch on the art of the EDC and the importance of wearing fun socks to a business meeting. Custom made knives? Knife snobs vs watch snobs? Dirk fills us in on all of it. Plus, I recap a crazy watch purchase I made this week. Thanks for listening!!
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| Episode 6: Social Media and Watch Collection Dysmorphia | 20 Jul 2020 | 01:08:43 | |
Does the watch collecting hobby make you happy? Do you have a big or small collection? Does your collection leave you satisfied, or do have FOMO from being caught up in an endless cycle of watch related social media posts and targeting. We're getting into all of this with my guest today, YouTube watch content creator Jeff McMahon. It's a heavy episode, but I think you'll dig it. | |||
| Episode 5: SOTC #1: It's Hip to Wear Squares | 13 Jul 2020 | 00:54:51 | |
I'm flying solo today with a beer, a chat about my dogs and a deep dive into my Casio G-Shock Square collection. You even get to hear my dog Lucy bark on cue at the end! Follow me on Instagram! Let's get to 1,000 followers and there will be a giveaway!! Also, planning for a Q&A on the next solo episode in a few weeks. Message me on IG with your questions!! | |||
| Episode 4: The Microbrand Episode | 05 Jul 2020 | 01:13:13 | |
This week, Dane from the "SaleenDriver" Youtube Watch review channel joins me to chat about microbrands. From incredible specs to excellent customer service, these brands have a lot to offer, and we'll cover it all! We'll also touch on the do's and don'ts to consider when deciding whether or not to back a watch on Kickstarter. While we touch on many brands in the episode, Dane is a Zelos super fan and we talk a lot about them. Zelos is a great example of a company that produces incredible watches with a very hands on owner. I have included links to several other microbrands that I have personal experience with that I think are worth checking out. | |||
| Episode 3: Bruce Williams | 29 Jun 2020 | 00:56:59 | |
On this week's "The Watch Dog Podcast," watch YouTube creator Bruce Williams joins me to chat about his Goldendoodle, Zoey, being a "Seikopath" and the recent HUGE announcement about the future of his successful YouTube channel. (Links may not work on all formats) | |||
| Episode 2: The Quest for the Grail Watch | 22 Jun 2020 | 00:50:32 | |
Do you have a grail watch you might be lusting after? Would you be willing to quit buying watches cold turkey to save for it? My guest today, watch YouTube personality Tennessee Mike, is doing just that and joins The Watch Dog Podcast to talk all about it. (Links may not open in Spotify) G Shock 5610: www.amazon.com/Casio-G-Shock-GWM…ZB5G2TXA7ADD2B2Y1 "Tron" G Shock: watchgauge.com/collections/g-sho…b-5000cs-aka-tron Omega White Dial SMP 300 on RR: www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-BcLbzKYpI Tennessee Mike: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v2My9E4tz0 Grandpa Helicopter grandpahelicopter.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| Episode 1: The Introduction | 22 Jun 2020 | 00:20:54 | |
A professional dog runner and watch enthusiast introduces "The Watch Dog Podcast", talks about how he got into the watch hobby and debates whether or not he should call himself "The Watch Dog!" (Links may not open in Spotify) Tennessee Mike | |||
| The Watch Soup Podcast Episode 3: Covering Videos From The 1916 Company and Federico Talks Watches | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:55:32 | |
Watch Soup YT Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaKfCDUqfpo&t=2888s | |||
| Episode 95: How Much Would You Pay For a Novelty Watch? | 14 Sep 2024 | 00:26:32 | |
Breitling's new collaboration with the NFL has me thinking about spending big money on a novelty watch. However, there are many things to consider first. Let's chat about it. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 94: Copy Watches: Cover Song or Sample? | 07 Sep 2024 | 00:23:10 | |
What if the watch industry operated like the music industry? Lets take a look at what that might look like. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 93: My Experience Buying a Watch on Chrono24 | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:24:06 | |
Seems like I've seen a lot of questions lately about buying watches on Chrono24. Well I'm here to tell you about my experience. Was it a good one? Tune in to find out. Thanks for listening! | |||
| The Watch Soup Podcast Episode 2: Covering Videos from Theo and Harris and Britt Pearce | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:53:34 | |
The Watch Soup YouTube livestream as a podcast. Thank you so much for listening and check out the videos we discussed at the links down below. | |||
| Episode 92: Are Watch Enthusiasts Too Picky? | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:27:15 | |
We watch enthusiasts can be very vocal and picky when it comes to our hobby. Is it too much, or a useful tool to buy what we really like? Lets talk about it. Thanks for listening! | |||
| The Watch Soup Podcast Episode 1: Covering videos by Watches with Dennis and Jenni Elle | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:45:48 | |
The Watch Soup YouTube livestream as a podcast. Thank you so much for listening and check out the videos we discussed at the links down below. | |||
| Episode 91: The Glaring Diminishing Return with Expensive Watches | 18 Aug 2024 | 00:20:37 | |
With the downturn in the watch market, has your stance on buying expensive watches changed, or are you taking advantage of the great prices on the secondary market? Let's talk about it! Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 90: The Taylor Swift Effect | 17 Mar 2024 | 00:24:47 | |
Taylor Swift is a global icon and her relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce has had a massive financial impact on everyone involved. Can watch brands capitalize on this type of relationship between two entities that appeal to different audiences? Lets talk about it. Thank you so much for listening! | |||
| Episode 104: What Does "Good Value" Mean To You? | 16 Nov 2024 | 00:30:39 | |
This week, we'll take a look at where good value lies within the watch hobby and some of the potential trade offs. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 89: (REUPLOAD) YouTube and the Watch Hobby with Bobby Legs | 15 Oct 2023 | 01:05:59 | |
This is a previously released episode that is back after some technical difficulties. | |||
| Episode 88: Watch Photography 101 with KentuckyMan30 | 15 Oct 2023 | 01:14:17 | |
My buddy Korey is one of the best watch photographers I know, so I thought I would have him on again to help us novices take IG worthy photos of our watches. We also chat about our own personal "Holy Trinity" of watch brands. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 87: Orange You Glad Chaz is Back? | 05 Oct 2023 | 01:28:07 | |
That's right, my good friend and lover of everything orange, Chaz is back and we discuss our favorite orange watches. Fair warning, we go a little deep on football for the first 15 minutes or so haha. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 86: Hands on with Three Price Tiers of Seiko Divers | 02 Sep 2023 | 01:04:06 | |
From $500 to $1200 to $3500, Seiko really offers something for everyone. How do the watches at these price points stack up against each other? Let's find out! Also, one year with the Rolex Air King and a bit of a rant. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 85: All About Vintage Watches | 19 Aug 2023 | 01:26:40 | |
After all the controversy stirred up by Adam Levine's collection of alleged "frankenwatch" Rolexes, Pete McConvill and I take a look at the vintage watch world at large. We discuss what to look for when buying and is it really a big deal if a vintage watch is cobbled together with various parts if you really like it? Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 84: WindUp Chicago 2023 Recap with Keith | 22 Jul 2023 | 01:10:09 | |
Our ace reporter Keith joins us to recap his day at the WindUp watch fair in Chicago last weekend. From the parking situation to the watches, he covers it all. Thank you for listening! | |||
| Episode 83: Comparing Dog Breeds With Our Favorite Watch Brands | 15 Jul 2023 | 01:07:23 | |
It's hard to believe that it took 83 episodes to do this topic and I didn't even think of it! Pete McConvill from the "Hot Take Time" podcast and the "Pete McConvill" YT channel joins me today to compare the characteristics of the most popular dog breeds with those of our favorite watch brands. Which watch brand compares with a French Bulldog? Tune in to find out. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 82: The "Concessions" Stand | 08 Jul 2023 | 01:39:10 | |
Sanjay from the Engineer Wannabe YT Channel joins me to chat about the concessions and compromises we're willing make with our watches versus those issues that might be deal breakers. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 81: Watch Chat with Non Watch People | 02 Jul 2023 | 01:02:51 | |
Something a little different this week. Two of my oldest and dearest non watch friends join me to chat about....watches. What do they think about watches? Would they ever collect them? Let's find out. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 80: The Coolest Watches on the Planet | 02 Jul 2023 | 01:20:54 | |
Whether it be features or just a vibe, my buddy Korey and I are beating the summer heat by chatting about some of the coolest watches out there! Cool means something different to everyone, so here's our picks! Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 103: Two Highs and Two Lows with Keith | 14 Nov 2024 | 01:07:48 | |
In this first edition of a recurring episode theme, my buddy Keith and I will discuss two things were high on in the world of watches, and two lows that have us down. Thank you so much for listening! | |||
| Episode 79: "Volunteer" Watch Brand CEO for a Day | 17 Jun 2023 | 01:24:54 | |
My guest today, Chaz from the Burg, is a huge University of Tennessee Volunteers fan, so we decided to have a little fun with that. We chat about changes we would implement if we could be volunteer CEO of our favorite brands for one day. Thanks for listening!! | |||
| Episode 78: Wearing the Dream vs Living the Dream | 10 Jun 2023 | 01:29:04 | |
Would you sacrifice your grail watch if it helped you achieve your personal and professional dreams? My guest today, Penny from the ALLinHerMovements YouTube channel, did just that. We chat all about it and so much more. Thanks for listening!! | |||
| Episode 77: Comparing Rolex and H Moser & Cie. ChatGPT's Take vs My Ownership Experience | 03 Jun 2023 | 00:42:26 | |
Today, I'll put AI to the test when comparing these two luxury Swiss watch brands. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 75: It's Not You, It's Me. Seinfeldian Reasons We Have "Broken Up" With Watches | 20 May 2023 | 01:12:43 | |
The characters on the classic sitcom "Seinfeld" are famous for breaking up with girlfriends and boyfriends for very petty reasons. From "man hands" and "close talkers" to "it's not you, it's me", these terms have become part of pop culture. Sanjay from the Engineer Wannabe YT channel joins me to chat about some of the silliest reasons we have moved on from watches. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 74: The Great Divide | 13 May 2023 | 01:36:03 | |
Pete McConvill from the "Pete McConvill" YouTube channel and the "Hot Take Time" podcast returns to discuss the topics that divide watch collectors the most. Thank you so much for listening and I encourage you to check out Pete's channel and podcast. Links below | |||
| Episode 73: The Triple Crown of Divers, Dress Watches and Complications | 06 May 2023 | 01:25:42 | |
Inspired by the Kentucky Derby, my guest KentuckyMan and I get festive and pick our triple crown of divers, dress watches and complications from three different countries of origin. Thank you for listening! | |||
| Episode 72: Brand Specific Spending Thresholds | 22 Apr 2023 | 01:36:25 | |
What's the most you would spend on a Seiko? Cartier? Rolex? Sanjay from the Engineer Wannabe YT channel joins me today to ask that question about ten different brands. We'll go over the least and most expensive watches from each maker and identify the maximum amount we would spend. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 71: Auditing My Four Years in the Watch Hobby. Plus, I Bought a MoonSwatch! | 14 Apr 2023 | 00:32:05 | |
In celebration of Tax Day in the US, I will audit my time in the hobby. The numbers aren't pretty. Also, I will highlight my watch shopping adventures in NYC. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 70: Did Formex Earn it's Spot on Our Microbrand Mt. Rushmore? | 07 Apr 2023 | 01:04:13 | |
After the Microbrand Mt. Rushmore episode, Keith and I finally got our hands on a Formex! He joins me once again to chat all about the Reef GMT, the brand and more. We also take a look at the results of the WatchCrunch Microbrand March Madness Tournament. Thank you to Markus at Formex for loaning in the Formex Reef GMT! | |||
| Episode 69: The Ins and Outs of Collection Consolidation | 02 Apr 2023 | 00:33:57 | |
I just trimmed my collection to acquire a special watch. Lets talk about it! Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 102: Our Deepest and Darkest Watch Fears | 10 Nov 2024 | 00:32:25 | |
Halloween may have passed, but we celebrate it anyway by taking a look at the watch fears that plague collectors most. I'll also compare slasher movie villains to our favorite watch brands. Thank you so much for listening! | |||
| Episode 68: Fear | 26 Mar 2023 | 00:42:51 | |
This week I will take a look at how fear plays a role in our watch collecting through lyrics from the band Rush. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 67: Jeff McMahon Removes the Demon Lipstick | 19 Mar 2023 | 00:55:35 | |
YouTube personality Jeff McMahon joins me to chat about his latest video, his Seiko SLA023 rebuy and much more. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 66: Mission to Collect every MoonSwatch with Tom Bushey of Hassler Instruments | 11 Mar 2023 | 00:47:40 | |
Tom Bushey, creator of the Hassler Instruments Bolt Action Spring Bar Tool, is back and this time its all about the MoonSwatch. We chat about his mission to collect them all, the impact this release has had and the new Mission to Moonshine Gold. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 65: The Quartz Jesters | 05 Mar 2023 | 01:09:23 | |
While Sanjay from the Engineer Wannabe YT channel has his hands on an F.P. Journe Elegante, we thought it would be a perfect time to chat about what sets luxury and HAQ watches apart from less expensive and less capable quartz watches. Thanks for listening!! | |||
| Episode 64: When Established Brands Produce "Homage" Watches | 25 Feb 2023 | 01:18:11 | |
Sanjay from the Engineer Wannabe YouTube channel joins me to chat about homage, or copy watches, and how we feel when brands like Seiko and Timex produce them. A bunch of other chit chat mixed in as well. Thank you so much for listening! | |||
| Episode 63: The Mt. Rushmore of Microbrands | 20 Feb 2023 | 01:12:24 | |
The whole Mt. Rushmore concept might be overdone in general, but if we're going to do this tired concept, President's Day seemed like the perfect time. My friend Keith joins me to chat about which microbrands would make our personal Mt. Rushmore list. Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 62: Bronze, Silver and Ceramic, Oh My! | 12 Feb 2023 | 00:47:30 | |
What's it like to own a bronze, silver and ceramic watch? I'll report my findings and also chat about what phase of watch collecting I find myself in these days. Can you relate? Let me know. Shoot me a message on IG! Thanks for listening! | |||
| Episode 61: Seiko Diver Battle Royale with Engineer Wannabe | 29 Jan 2023 | 01:03:24 | |
In honor of the 2023 WWE Royal Rumble, we here at the WDP decided to do our own Royal Rumble of sorts. No wrestlers though. My good friend Sanjay and I join 14 Seiko divers for a knock-down, drag-out, every watch for itself battle royale. Which watch will take the crown? Listen to find out! | |||
| Episode 60: The (Third) Party's Over | 15 Jan 2023 | 00:35:22 | |
For many, third party strap options are a huge part of our watch hobby enjoyment. Is that in jeopardy? Also, an update to the PayPal Good and Services 1099 situation. Thanks for listening! | |||