Best Diamond Factory Podcasts (2024)

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272: Michael Beck – Actor (“The Warriors”, “Xanadu”) 28:29

1h ago28:29

28:29

My guest, Michael Beck, is an actor, who also has a career narrating audiobooks. We discuss his movie career, the challenges he’s faced, how he’s kept a positive attitude, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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Longlegs 18:11

28m ago18:11

18:11

Longlegs is the rare psychological horror movie that truly gets under your skin. Featuring an instantly iconic performance by Nicolas Cage, the movie creates an ominous atmosphere with the help of a measured pace and an unsettling reliance on silence. We discuss the film’s grounded first act and its rapid descent into full-blown supernatural horror…

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271: Bo Svenson - Actor (“Walking Tall”) 24:38

13h ago24:38

24:38

My guest is actor, Bo Svenson, perhaps best known for the Walking Tall series, and numerous other films. We discuss his growing up in Sweden, his metaphysical background, his views on why he is who he is, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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Rule .303: The Welshpool Small Arms Factory, 1942 7:30

4h ago7:30

7:30

An Australian plan was established in 1939 for the domestic production of armaments in the event war cut off the continent from the oceanic supply lines which sustained it. As a result a number of factories were built thoughout the country. One of these was established in Welshpool, Western Australia. Factory No. 6 as it was known produced one of t…

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Episode 126: John Mayer, Russian Sanctions, Richemont, Saks and Neiman, JVC 26:45

9d ago26:45

26:45

On this week’s episode, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk about celebrity watch collectors and investors, such as John Mayer and Jay-Z, and discuss the new Russian sanctions on diamonds that the G7 council is looking to put in place. As well, there are big changes happening at Richemont, with many of the top exe…

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270: Charles Rosenay - Entertainer, Entrepreneur, Actor 27:45

2d ago27:45

27:45

My guest has taken the concept of being a Beatles fan to a whole new entrepreneurial level. We discuss his passion for the Beatles, Monkees, and Turtles, how he’s turned this into popular income-producing activities, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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An Army Reserve: Axford Park, Mount Hawthorn 9:12

3d ago9:12

9:12

Axford Park is a small reserve in the suburb of Mount Hawthorn, Western Australia. It is named for soldier and local resident, Thomas Leslie 'Jack' Axford, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for actions during the Battle of Hamel in 1918. This operation was directed by Australian General John Monash and was considered a 'text-book' victory which in…

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269: Deborah Tranelli, Actress/Singer (“Dallas”) 21:33

14d ago21:33

21:33

My guest is an actress and singer who is perhaps best known for playing Bobby Ewing’s secretary on “Dallas.” We discuss her career, her relationship with the "Dallas" cast members, the role of music in her life, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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Episode 125: Guest Pippa Small 26:31

14d ago26:31

26:31

This week, JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk with Pippa Small, ethical jewelry designer and founder of Pippa Small Jewellery, based in London. Pippa has traveled extensively and worked to make sure that both her materials and partnerships are sourced with good intentions. Helping people tell stories through jewe…

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268: Dean Butler, Actor (“Little House on the Prairie”) 32:31

16d ago32:31

32:31

My guest starred as Almanzo on the hit television show, “Little House on the Prairie.” We discuss his experiences on the show, his relationship with Melissa Gilbert on the show, his new book, “Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond”, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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Freemasons & Fighter Command: Mount Lawley, Western Australia 12:11

17d ago12:11

12:11

Nestled in the quiet suburb of Mount Lawley there is a Masonic Hall built in the 1928. It was designed by George Herbert Parry, a prolific Western Australian architect in an interwar 'Beaux Arts' style. During WW2 it found a new purpose, used by the Royal Australian Airforce (RAAF) as the 6th Fighter Sector Headquarters responsible for the air defe…

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Maharaj 23:40

21d ago23:40

23:40

They might as well have called Maharaj “Junaid Khan’s Launch Vehicle” because naming it after the villain makes even less sense. We discuss the film’s many irredeemable flaws, which include shaming the victim of sexual abuse, projecting a red flag male character as the protagonist, and resorting to the problematic trope of “fridging.” We also talk …

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Episode 124: Show Takeaways 25:53

24d ago25:53

25:53

You’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates share their reactions to the 2024 JCK show, including their impressions of the states of the diamond and lab-grown diamond sectors, takeaways from the De Beers breakfast, their experiences interviewing Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and how important it is for prod…

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Kota Factory Season 3 22:32

23d ago22:32

22:32

In its third and potentially final season, Kota Factory seems to be responding to past criticism. We discuss the show’s sudden bout of self-reflection, and the confused manner in which it examines the harsh realities of towns like Kota and the industries they service. We also talk about its aversion to human moments, and why the handful of them thi…

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267: Julie Dawn Cole, Actress (“Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory”) 22:49

23d ago22:49

22:49

My guest is an actress, perhaps best known for playing Veruca Salt in the classic “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory”. We discuss her career in show business, her experiences in Willy Wonka, why she became a psychotherapist, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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The Empire Strikes Broome: 3rd March 1942 12:13

25d ago12:13

12:13

On the 3rd of March 1942, Japanese Zero fighters operating from Kopang, Indonesia attacked the Western Australian Pearling port of Broome. It was a target rich environment with the harbour packed with military and civilian aircraft filled with refugees from the Japanese invasion of the Dutch East Indies. One of the victims was a Dutch Dakota carryi…

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LSD2: Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 22:07

1M ago22:07

22:07

Dibakar Banerjee is going to have to make two good movies to compensate for whatever hellish assault on the senses Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 was. We discuss the film’s muddled social commentary, the frustration oozing out of every frame, and the general incoherence of the arguments. We also compare LSD2’s aesthetic and thematic shortfalls, especially w…

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266: Craig Baxley- Stuntman (“Heaven Can Wait”, “Diamonds Are Forever”) 27:09

1M ago27:09

27:09

My guest is an actor, stuntman, director, and more. We discuss his multifaceted career, his relationship with Warren Beatty, how he would deal with the risks of stunt work, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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Episode 123: Interviews From the JCK Show Floor 26:23

2M ago26:23

26:23

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates share interviews they captured live from the JCK 2024 show floor, including Jan Patrick Smith, CEO of John Hardy; David Kellie, CEO of the Natural Diamond Council; Gina Fahnestock, Senior Associate of Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability at Brilliant Earth; Wesley Tucker, CEO of T…

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265: Susan Olsen, Actress (“The Brady Bunch”) 23:36

1M ago23:36

23:36

My guest starred as Cindy Brady on the classic television show, “The Brady Bunch.” We discussed her experiences on the show, her relationships with the other cast members, challenges of being a child star, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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264: Stan Zimmerman- Return Visit from the Producer, Director, Screenwriter 27:53

1M ago27:53

27:53

My returning guest responds to listeners’ questions about his career, his writing for The Golden Girls and Gilmore Girls, difficulties he’s experienced writing, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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Crew 18:09

2M ago18:09

18:09

Crew, the new heist movie starring Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Kriti Sanon, effectively weaponises middle-class angst against corporate overlords. We praise the film’s dedication to punching up, the instant relatability that it is able to generate for its characters, and its tightly constructed first half. But we also criticise its endless produ…

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263: Butch Patrick- Actor (“The Munsters”) 26:38

2M ago26:38

26:38

My guest is an actor, perhaps best known for being in “The Munsters” on television. We discuss his experiences on The Munsters, how his career affected his life, how he coped with difficulties in his life, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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Episode 122: Watches of Switzerland's Roberto Coin Acquisition, JCK Show Highlights 27:09

2M ago27:09

27:09

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates react to Watches of Switzerland’s recent acquisition of Roberto Coin Inc. As the hosts discuss the slow growth of brands in the jewelry space, Victoria gives the fascinating backstory on Shinola’s Gomelsky watch as an illustration of the challenges of launching a new brand. Victoria …

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Madgaon Express 19:23

2M ago19:23

19:23

Writer-director Kunal Kemmu’s Madgaon Express smartly avoids taking the sleazy route and mostly succeeds in finding the soul of its cartoonish characters. We talk about the film’s familiar set-up, and how it transports a Hangover-like premise to India. We also discuss the performances of Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi and Avinash Tiwary, while noting the…

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262: Dick Warlock, Actor/Stuntman (“Halloween II”) 27:00

2M ago27:00

27:00

My guest is an actor/stuntman perhaps best known for playing Michael Myers in Halloween II, and dealing with the shark, “Bruce”, in Jaws. We discuss his career, the difficulties of doing stunt work, how he’s coped with the consequences of his career, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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Episode 121: Guest Al Cook 33:06

3M ago33:06

33:06

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates welcome one of the most influential guests ever to join the podcast—Al Cook, CEO of De Beers Group. Al shares his back story, comments on the current state of the diamond industry, and sheds light on the future of the diamond business in Botswana as well as what lies ahead for the la…

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261: David Proval - Actor ("The Sopranos", "Mean Streets") 26:32

2M ago26:32

26:32

My guest is an actor who is perhaps best known for playing Richie Aprile on the popular show “The Sopranos”. We discuss his show business career, his insight into the roles he plays, how his background and upcoming is still important to him, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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260: Dina Merrill, Actress and Philanthropist 15:22

3M ago15:22

15:22

My guest on this archived show, originally taped in 1995, is an actress who had a long, popular career in show business. We discuss her career, how she coped with the difficulties of the industry, how she dealt with her own personal tragedies, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar 25:57

2M ago25:57

25:57

Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s big-budget streaming debut, is yet another high-profile Netflix failure. A summation and culmination of Bhansali’s lifelong ambitions, the show represents everything that is wrong with his sensibilities and style-over-substance storytelling. We discuss the show’s flawed understanding …

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259: Bill Boggs - Television Host/Journalist 14:55

3M ago14:55

14:55

My guest on this archived show is an Emmy Award winner with a long history as a TV talk show host, producer, writer, and speaker. We talk about his lengthy career, issues he’s dealt with, his motivational speaking, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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Episode 120: Watches & Wonders, AGS Conclave, a Lab-Grown Factory Visit 22:10

3M ago22:10

22:10

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates share news from their recent trips to Geneva and Austin to attend key industry conferences. At Watches & Wonders, Victoria noted a trend toward red and burgundy watch accents, along with a preponderance of derivative designs rather than radical innovations. She and Rob theorize on th…

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Civil War 22:10

3M ago22:10

22:10

In addition to being a thought-provoking movie about how close we are to disintegrating as a society, Alex Garland’s Civil War is a rollicking cinematic experience. We discuss the film’s affection for journalism, the intricate character work that Garland is able to accomplish via action sequences, and the film’s stand-out moments. One of them invol…

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Amity and Albany: Western Australia 7:59

3M ago7:59

7:59

The Brig 'Amity' was the ship which carried Major Edmund Lockyer and a contingent of troops to form the first European settlement in King George Sound, Western Australia. It was initally called 'Frederick Town' after Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (King George IIIs favourite son) and was later renamed 'Albany'. The local Menang people call it '…

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258: B. Janet Hibbs, PhD and Anthony Rostain, MD- Authors (“You’re Not Done Yet: Parenting Young Adults in an Age of Uncertainty”) 25:27

3M ago25:27

25:27

My guests, B. Janet Hibbs, PhD and Anthony Rostain, MD, discuss their new book, focusing on parenting young adults, an increasingly significant problem in our society.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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Amar Singh Chamkila 27:07

3M ago27:07

27:07

Is Amar Singh Chamkila a long-awaited return to form for director Imtiaz Ali, or is it another let-down from the once-promising filmmaker? We discuss the film’s inventive approach to the music biopic genre, if not narratively then at least formally. We also talk about Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra’s central performances as the slain husband-w…

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257: Jon Provost - Actor (“Lassie”) 26:08

3M ago26:08

26:08

My guest was the star of television’s “Lassie”. We discuss his career, his love for animals, his focus on dogs’ mental health, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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Episode 119: Guest Nancy Leach 26:05

3M ago26:05

26:05

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk with forecasting expert Nancy Leach, co-founder of the consulting firm Gemedge Studio, which helps companies develop strategy and initiatives to drive business growth. Sponsored by De Beers: institute.debeers.comBy JCK

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256: Alan Young- Actor (“Mr. Ed”) 18:15

3M ago18:15

18:15

My guest was the star of the classic TV show, Mr. Ed (although the horse might disagree!). We discuss his acting career, how he felt about performing with a talking horse, his book, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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Aattam 22:04

4M ago22:04

22:04

Aattam, the latest Malayalam-language gem that further solidifies the industry’s artistic stronghold on the cinema landscape of the country, offers an inventive spin on the whodunnit genre. We discuss the film’s gripping narrative, ambitious social commentary, and director Anand Ekarshi’s bold voice. We also talk about the many moral quandaries tha…

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255: Cliff Robertson, Academy Award-Winning Actor (“Charly”)- Part 2 15:27

4M ago15:27

15:27

This is Part 2 of my archived interview with this legendary Academy Award-winning actor.We discuss his efforts at preparing a sequel to Charly, his frustration with the industry, how copes with this and other difficulties in his life, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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South West Sentinels: Cape Naturaliste Radar Station and Lighthouse 14:17

4M ago14:17

14:17

Cape Naturaliste was named for a ship of the French Baudin Expedition of 1800. It's a prominent location, overlooking Geographe Bay on one side and the vastness of the Indian Ocean on the other. The high ground made it the perfect location for a lighthouse, guiding ships through the sometimes treacherous waters surrounding the Cape. During WW2 it w…

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Episode 118: 24 Karat Weekend, Diamond Sanctions, John Kennedy 22:16

4M ago22:16

22:16

The hosts discuss a Ukrainian designer's account of war in her country, the issues with Russian diamond sanctions, and salute retiring Jewelers' Security Alliance president John Kennedy. Presenting sponsor: De Beers (institute.debeers.com) Sponsor: Nivoda (nivoda.com/jdpodcast)By JCK

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Fighter 29:46

4M ago29:46

29:46

Is Fighter another in the long and increasingly problematic line of hyper-nationalistic Indian action movies, or is its biggest problem that it can’t look beyond star Hrithik Roshan? We discuss the many missteps that director Siddharth Anand makes in his follow-up to Pathaan, the unnecessary songs and the momentum-killing asides, but we also talk a…

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The 'Diamond Dakota Mystery' and the Bombing of Broome 41:04

4M ago41:04

41:04

In March 1942 terrified refugees are fleeing the Dutch East Indies as Japanese forces march South. One of the last planes out, destined for Broome, Western Australia is a Dakota DC-3 piloted by Russian WW1 Ace Captain Ivan 'Turc' Smirnoff. Unbeknownst to those on board it's carrying a mysterious package filled with a fortune in Diamonds. Attacked b…

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254: Cliff Robertson, Academy Award-Winning Actor (“Charly”) - Part 1 25:39

4M ago25:39

25:39

My guest is one of the most celebrated actors of his time. As well-known for his movies as for keeping himself away from Hollywood politics, we discuss his movie career, his desire for privacy, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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Murder Mubarak 24:20

4M ago24:20

24:20

Murder Mubarak lowers the bar even further for Netflix India, and feels like a particularly annoying missed opportunity. We talk about the inept filmmaking, the strange structure, and the over-the-top performances of its ensemble cast. We also wonder how the finished film can look like something that was snatched away from director Homi Adajania an…

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253: Tina Cole, Actress (“My Three Sons”) 23:33

4M ago23:33

23:33

My guest is an actress known for her roles on the classic TV shows “My Three Sons” and “Hawaiian Eye”. We discuss her career, her longevity, her charitable work, and much more.By Dr. Bob Phillips

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Coral Coast and Kormoran: Red Bluff, Western Australia 11:59

4M ago11:59

11:59

In 1941 sailors from a German merchant raider HSK Kormoran came ashore at Red Bluff, Western Australia following a battle with the Australian Cruiser HMAS Sydney. Before they reached the beach they disposed of any items which could complicate their capture. This episode recounts a unique 2007 discovery at Red Bluff and the key events of the engagem…

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Episode 117: Guest Jean-Claude Biver 24:07

5M ago24:07

24:07

JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates speak with Jean-Claude Biver, president of JC Biver and a living legend of the watch world. He regales the hosts on his introduction to the industry 50 years ago; his time at Audemars Piguet; how he revived the historic brand Blancpain; his time running Hublot; and how he brought piz…

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