Best Seiko Podcasts (2024)

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Q&A And A New Seiko Chronograph With Blake Buettner And James Stacey 1:00:08

29m ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Today, we're chatting watches with our guest, watch journalist Blake Buettner. Blake's a veteran of watch media, having first contributed to Hodinkee in 2010. After that, he went on to work with StockX before becoming the Managing Editor of Worn & Wound. Nowawadays, you can find his writing in places like the Robb Report as well as his own project,…

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Interview with Dato Seiko 15:56

4h ago15:56

15:56

We land in Botswana for this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by singer songwriter Dato Seiko. Dato tells us that in 2016 she realised that music could be her career, and she started consistently releasing covers on social media, which allowed her to garner attention… and the next step was a successful career in the industry creating origi…

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Okuhara Seiko 1:03:20

13d ago1:03:20

1:03:20

Today's episode is on the 19th-century Japanese artist Okuhara Seiko. Join us to learn about gender in Japan's Meiji era, an 1860s coming-out party, and getting a doctor's certificate to cut your hair. Check out our website, where you can find our sources, as well as everything there is to know about Queer as Fact. If you enjoy our content, conside…

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Fratello Talks: Picking A New Watch For The Next James Bond 29:22

8h ago29:22

29:22

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Episode 35: Savannah Takeover! 1:05:54

11h ago1:05:54

1:05:54

Summary The conversation begins with a discussion about the homelessness and tent cities in Los Angeles. The hosts share their experiences with homelessness in different cities. They then transition to talking about their recent trip to Savannah, Georgia for the 4th of July. They discuss their activities, including playing darts, going to the beach…

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Interview with Natalie Shay 20:28

2h ago20:28

20:28

Having been motivated by a Taylor Swift concert, British singer, musician and songwriter, Natalie Shay started performing and writing songs at the age of 13. With 12 years of performing under her belt, Natalie joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant, as she explains what inspires her creative process, how she got used to collaborating with other w…

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Fratello On Air: Talking About Watch Bracelets 1:13:47

36m ago1:13:47

1:13:47

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we discuss watch bracelets and cover a wide range of subtopics about these important devices that fasten watches to our wrists. It's another listener suggestion and we hope you enjoy the show! For our listeners, the watch content begins after approximately 20 minutes. Watch bracelets are alw…

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Interview with Bright Light Bright Light 23:08

4h ago23:08

23:08

Do you know which ‘80s movie the saying “Bright Light Bright Light” comes from? We hear the answer in this episode of Celeb Savant as we are joined by Welsh born, New York based singer songwriter, producer and DJ, Bright Light Bright Light. He tells us that it was a “happy accident" to have a full-time career in the music industry, which includes a…

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Episode 41. Watches, Sport (Really!), Booze but not, and more watches. 1:08:42

25m ago1:08:42

1:08:42

James, Ken, and Philip talk about the usual watch based stuff with a perhaps side of both sport and Porsche adjacent chat. With their first on-air 'booze but not' tasting thrown in. . . Wrist Check. James - Doxa Sub 200T on Veblenist strap Ken - Sangin Overlord on Benrus blue strap Philip - Halios Seafourth 4 . Mentioned: Yobokies bracelet Hodinkee…

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Fratello Talks: Watch Market Update — Summer 2024 30:23

1h ago30:23

30:23

Welcome to this latest episode of the Fratello Talks podcast! This week, Nacho, RJ, and Daan have prepared a watch market update for you. We often like to circle back to this topic as things evolve and change. We go through the facts and figures (so you don't have to) and summarize different trends and patterns, breaking it all down with their uniq…

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Our Favorite Watches Of 2024 So Far + Talking Hodinkee's Porsche Design Collab 58:17

7d ago58:17

58:17

Today's episode is coming at you in two parts. In the first part, Jeff Hilliard, our director of Limited Editions, joins Ben and me to chat about limited editions and Hodinkee's recent collaboration with Porsche Design, a take on the original Chronograph 1. Founded by F.A. Porsche in 1972, Porsche Design has made a number of contributions to watche…

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Episode 34: Snoopy and the Porsche 911 Hybrid 1:00:34

1h ago1:00:34

1:00:34

Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss their dream driving vacations and the latest reviews of the Porsche 911T hybrid. They also touch on the future of Porsche's Boxster and Cayman models, as well as the definition of a supercar. The conversation covers topics such as dream destinations, the practicality of Porsche cars, and the changing lands…

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Interview with Anna Wolf 29:27

1d ago29:27

29:27

Having seen South African-born, London-based singer songwriter, Anna Wolf at the Forest Sessions in Johannesburg, the next step was to have her join us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Anna tells us how she started performing at random events, one of which was attended by a record label representative… which led to Anna signing her first record dea…

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Fratello On Air: Revisiting Our Exit Watches — Patek Philippe, Rolex, And More 57:51

1h ago57:51

57:51

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This time, we discuss exit watches after receiving a great topic request from one of our favorite listeners. It's a familiar theme we may have touched upon before. Let's see if our collective tastes have changed. For our listeners, watch content starts after eight minutes. Exit watches are a touchy sub…

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Qalonymos ben Qalonymos 50:35

2h ago50:35

50:35

Today's episode is on a passage from the work of 14th century French Jewish writer and translator Qalonymos ben Qalonymos. Join us to learn about Qalonymos' life, explore their understandings of gender through a passage from their work the Even Bochan, and discuss its connections to historical and modern Jewish practice. Check out our website, wher…

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Interval with Radical Son 23:55

8d ago23:55

23:55

After becoming interested in following a journey in the music industry from participating in an aboriginal outreach programme in Australia at the age of 27, we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by Australian singer and songwriter, Radical Son. Radical Son explains how he overcame a dependency on alcohol and drugs, to pivot his energy and f…

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Episode 40. Watches, Land Rovers, Sunglasses, Booze but not, and more watches. 1:02:11

15h ago1:02:11

1:02:11

James, Ken, and Philip talk about the usual mix of Watches, cars, sunglasses, outdoor gear, and the first of the new 'booze but not' segments, where, in an effort to combat our encroaching middle age, we talk about the latest low alcohol/ non alcoholic drinks we've tried. . . Show Notes Episode 40 - Watches, Land Rovers, Sunglasses, Booze but not, …

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Interview with Randy Slovacek 31:38

2d ago31:38

31:38

With a multi-decade career that includes being on stage, choreographing, and directing shows on Broadway - plus world tours of shows such as Hello, Dolly!, Chicago, West Side Story and many more… we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by American performer, actor, director and journalist Randy Slovacek. Randy's latest journey (which started …

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Fratello Talks: How To Find The Perfect Summer Watch 26:33

2d ago26:33

26:33

Hello, and welcome to a sunny and warm episode of Fratello Talks! This week, Nacho, Lex, and Daan discuss summer watches. More specifically, they look at the ways they go about picking their ideal watch for the season. Is there such a thing as a perfect summer watch? If there is, you can follow Daan's method to find it. We also outline some categor…

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The Patek Philippe Calatrava Episode With Ben and Rich 55:46

3d ago55:46

55:46

Today: the vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava episode. Introduced in 1932, though it wouldn't be called the "Calatrava" until years later, the Patek Philippe Calatrava is perhaps the most iconic watch ever, laying the blueprint for the modern dress watch. It was also introduced at a pivotal time in the history of Patek Philippe, just after it had bee…

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Episode 33: James Does Vegas and Casey Still Hates EV's 1:00:58

3d ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Summary In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss Matt's experience becoming a reverend, James' trip to see Dead & Company in Las Vegas, and the potential for future concerts at the Sphere. They also touch on the challenges of aging musicians and the idea of artists retiring at the top of their game. Kevin mentions working on a website fo…

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Interview with Craig Urbani 40:01

4d ago40:01

40:01

From 'Grease', 'Isidingo' and 'The Sound of Music'… to 'Scandal', ‘The Buddy Holly Story' and many more - we’re joined live in studio by South African screen actor and stage performer, Craig Urbani. Craig explains how he has embraced all facets of the acting world, including stage, MC work, musicals, movies and television - culminating in 34 years …

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Fratello On Air: The Power Of Fonts On Watches 1:22:16

4d ago1:22:16

1:22:16

At long last, Fratello On Air has decided to address a request from one of our faithful listeners. The topic of font on watches has come up as a suggested topic many times. Does it sound mundane? Perhaps, but it couldn't be further from the truth. Our watch content begins after 15 minutes. Fonts are a characteristic of most watches that we rarely c…

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Interview with Mark T Goddard 29:55

6d ago29:55

29:55

British musician, writer, photographer and music agent, Mark T Goddard is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Mark tells us about the various aspects of his career, and about his first book, 'Losing Eldorado - Searching for the Soul of America’. Websites - www.marktgoddard.com www.losingeldorado.com Instagram - @marktgoddard @losingeldorado …

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Interview with Zoë Modiga 27:39

14d ago27:39

27:39

After meeting South African singer and songwriter, Zoë Modiga at the listening party for her latest album, 'Nomthandazo', the next step was to find out about her entertainment journey as the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Zoë explains how she creates music based on her perception of the experience of life, how she utilises intention when cr…

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Fratello Talks: Where Did All The Watches Go? 24:13

10d ago24:13

24:13

Welcome to this week's episode of Fratello Talks, where Nacho, RJ, and Daan ask themselves the question: where did all the watches go? Whether consciously or otherwise, watch-spotting is something every watch-minded person partakes in. It may be walking down the street, at your office, in a restaurant, or even on holiday. Essentially, anywhere wher…

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The Story Of John Lennon's Patek Philippe 2499 With Jay Fielden 1:04:52

22d ago1:04:52

1:04:52

Our guest today is editor and writer Jay Fielden. Jay is a media industry vet, having spent time at The New Yorker, Vogue, and Men's Vogue, before becoming editor-in-chief of Town & Country. From there, he took the same position at Esquire from 2016 to 2019. He's also contributed to Hodinkee a few times over the years. We invited Jay on to talk mor…

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Episode 32: The Best of Show 1:16:49

11d ago1:16:49

1:16:49

Summary In this very special best of episode, the guys take us all the way back to episode 1 where they introduce themselves and discuss their shared passion for cars, specifically Porsches. They also talk about their other interests, such as bourbon and watches. Then they jump over to a bourbon episode where Casey's knowledge shines and the conver…

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Interview with Faustix 25:15

16d ago25:15

25:15

He was given his stage name because it sounded like a magician's name, and his previous manager said he was a magician in the studio. We are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by Danish techno producer and DJ, Faustix. Faustix explains how he stayed motivated after receiving 499 'nos' from record labels - to eventually being signed by Warner Re…

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Fratello On Air: How We Research Watches Before Buying 1:13:29

11d ago1:13:29

1:13:29

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. This week, we take a listener suggestion and discuss how we research watches before buying. We've hit upon this before, but it's a constantly evolving topic that deserves an update. For our beloved listeners, the watch content begins after 19 minutes. If you're a watch collector and enjoy vintage, land…

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Interview with Christopher Barnett 31:00

13d ago31:00

31:00

British film and television composer Christopher Barnett is the guest on this episode of Celeb Savant. Christopher explains how after school he became a mechanical engineer, while at the same time shadowing a record producer - and eventually through his inspiration of being the British Quincy Jones, pursued and created a successful career as a comp…

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Episode 39. The Fan dance, The WatchIt show, and related chatter. 50:58

15d ago50:58

50:58

James, Ken and Philip chat about the Fan Dance race, the WatchIT watch show, along with a regular sprinkling of Watches, Bags and schtuff. . . Show Notes. . Wrist Check. James - Hamilton Khaki aviation Pioneer Pilot on Veblenist strap Ken - IWC 3706 on Zulu Alpha otan strap. Philip - Rolex Explorer 2 on green Highline Farringdon strap. . Mentioned:…

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Interview with James Duke Mason 30:11

16d ago30:11

30:11

American writer, advocate and commentator, James Duke Mason is the only grandchild of British actor, James Mason and media personality, Pamela Mason. He is also the only child of American singer Belinda Carlisle and movie producer/White House official, Morgan Mason. James tells us how the influences of his parents, living in Europe as a child, and …

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Fratello Talks: Our Favorite Recently Released Watches 37:18

21d ago37:18

37:18

Hi there! Welcome to the latest episode of your favorite watch podcast: Fratello Talks. This week, Nacho is joined by Daan and Lex to run through some of their favorite recently released watches. Having not done one of these for a while, we thought we'd look back to some of the latest introductions from the post-Watches And Wonders period. As you m…

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In Conversation With Mike Nouveau and Phil Toledano 52:09

17d ago52:09

52:09

My guests this week are Phil Toledano and Mike Nouveau. Phil is no stranger to Hodinkee, having been on Talking Watches and this podcast previously. He's an artist and photographer, bon vivant as well as a collector of all kinds of stuff, including watches. Most recently, he's the co-founder of Toledano & Chan, which just released its first watch, …

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Episode 31: Our Top 20 Car Chase Scenes 1:03:13

18d ago1:03:13

1:03:13

Summary In this episode, the hosts catch up and discuss their recent watch purchases. They then dive into their favorite car chase scenes from movies. Casey starts with 'Matrix Reloaded,' Matt chooses 'The Rock,' James picks 'Duel,' and Kevin selects 'Bullet.' In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their favorite chase scenes in movies…

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Interview with Tadéus 23:26

18d ago23:26

23:26

South African content creator, Tadéus, joins us live in the studio on this episode of Celeb Savant. Having created a following on TikTok, resulting in over half a million followers, and leveraging the content to start a career in television and music, we find out how Tadéus made his mark in the entertainment industry. This episode was recorded live…

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Interview with P.Nology 21:57

20d ago21:57

21:57

Bajan, British artist, composer, producer and actor - P.Nology joins Celeb Savant from Amsterdam. We hear how his grandmother helped choose his stage name, the various bands he’s been part of, and about his success in the industry for over 20 years. Instagram - @p.nology Facebook - @Pnology100By Barret Edelstein

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Episode 38. A bit of a chin wag. Is chin wag a word, I'm now wondering if its actually a word... you get the drift. 57:48

22d ago57:48

57:48

James and Ken have a good chin wag about watches, dancing with fans, beer, bags, food, and, more watches. . Show Notes. . Wrist Check. James - Tudor Blackbay 54 Ken - Halios Seafourth IV . Mentioned: Fan Dance event Redbar Bristol Farer Mono Chrono (See IG Post) Farer World Timer Patek Philippe World Timer in Platinum (See IG Post) Bold Timepieces …

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Interview with Chayuta 18:10

23d ago18:10

18:10

We head to Ghana on this episode of Celeb Savant, as we are joined by singer and songwriter, Chayuta. Chayuta explains how her music teacher discovered her talent when she sang for her exam as she could not play the piano, how he convinced her mother to let her pursue a career in music, and how her success has helped her not only achieve her goals,…

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Fratello Talks: Why Everyone Loves Seiko 22:18

1M ago22:18

22:18

Hello there, and welcome to another episode of Fratello Talks. This week, Thomas, Lex, and Nacho discuss Seiko Watches. A Seiko is a staple of most watch enthusiasts' collections, whether it's a first-ever mechanical watch or an inexpensive curiosity, a vintage rarity in museum-worthy condition, or anything in between. And though there will certain…

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In Conversation With Watchmaker Rebecca Struthers and Lewis Heath (Founder, AnOrdain) 58:47

24d ago58:47

58:47

My guests this week are watchmaker Dr. Rebecca Struthers and Lewis Heath, founder of AnOrdain. The two are friends and collaborators, so it was fun to get them both together for a conversation about watchmaking in the U.K., what they're up to, and what's next. Lewis Heath founded AnOrdain in 2015. Since then, the Scottish brand has become known for…

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Episode 30: Got a Porsche? Sonderwerks got you covered 1:14:34

1M ago1:14:34

1:14:34

Summary While Matt is out of town for work, Kevin, Casey, James, and Dave Van Epps discuss Dave's business, Sonderwerks, which specializes in upholstery, complete restorations, and motor work for Porsche cars. Dave shares how he got into the business and the vision behind Sonderwerks. They discuss the importance of custom upholstery for a perfect f…

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Interview with Marty Cintron (No Mercy) 16:56

25d ago16:56

16:56

'Where Do You Go, My Lovely' - stay exactly where you are, because on this episode of Celeb Savant, we will be chatting with American singer and songwriter Marty Cintron from No Mercy. Marty tells us where the name No Mercy comes from, and how Frank Farian created the band with Marty, resulting in 30 years of success in the music industry. Website …

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Fratello On Air: Collecting Watches — Will We Ever Stop? 58:04

30d ago58:04

58:04

Fratello On Air returns with an episode about collecting watches and whether we'll ever stop. It's a good question that we lightly debate because we feel similarly. The watch world is endless, providing us with neverending opportunities to learn and enjoy. Our watch content starts 15 minutes into the show. Both of your co-hosts enjoy collecting, bu…

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Interview with Dan Patlansky 27:08

27d ago27:08

27:08

With over 10 years as a performer, and having just released his 11th album, we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by South African Blues singer, songwriter and musician, Dan Patlansky. Dan shares his musical journey, which includes what he enjoys about performing live, and what motivates him to still create music after being in the industry…

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Episode 37. Chitter chatter. 59:18

1M ago59:18

59:18

James, Ken and Philip get their jibber jabber on and talk watches, Land Rovers, EV's, shoes, and TV, with all the usual waffly geekery. . Show Notes Episode 37 - Chitter Chatter . Wrist Check. James - Omega Railmaster 36mm on Veblenist strap Ken - Sangin Overlord Philip - Halios Seaforth 4 . Mentioned: Masar Springbars Fan dance event Vaga running …

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Cassandro 1:14:33

1M ago1:14:33

1:14:33

Today's episode is on Cassandro, the 2023 biopic of luchador Saúl Armendáriz. Join us as we learn about the history of lucha libre, the growing visibility of queer wrestlers and whether a luchador could become president of Mexico. Check out our website, where you can find our sources, as well as everything there is to know about Queer as Fact. If y…

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Interview with Rhian! 22:01

1M ago22:01

22:01

On this episode of Celeb Savant, we are joined by Trinidad-born, UK-based singer, songwriter and producer, Rhian! He tells us that he started singing in church at the age of 4, that his intention with creating music is to connect with people and make them feel happy, and how it took a while for him to feel confident to release his original music. I…

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Fratello Talks: Two-Tone Watches 25:36

1M ago25:36

25:36

Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to this latest episode of Fratello Talks. This week, Nacho is joined by RJ and Daan, who delve into the divisive topic of two-tone watches. This includes any watch whose case and bracelet comprise more than one metal with a distinct color difference. Though typically a combination of steel and gold, two-tone watches can…

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