Best Stephen Spitz Podcasts (2023)

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Stephen Spitz - New Mexico People Places and Ideas

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Undercover with the DEA in Mexico 28:59

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This month’s guest is Michael S. Vigil, a former undercover DEA agent in Mexico, who rose to be Chief of International Operations worldwide. One of his favorite accolades is a narcocorrido tribute from a famous Mexican musician, Alberto Angel, the ballad elevating his fame to rival those of the international drug lords he pursued. But why choose to…

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Stephen Spitz - New Mexico People Places and Ideas

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Albuquerque’s Housing Crisis 28:54

1M ago28:54

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Albuquerque, like most US cities, has a housing crisis. But, it’s acute here. According to the City, the shortage is 80,000 homes, 30,000 units for those with low and moderate incomes and 50,000 market rate houses and apartments. Those with lowest incomes face the greatest challenges and, of course, this is one cause of homelessness. But the lack o…

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Stephen Spitz - New Mexico People Places and Ideas

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Did Latinos Veer Right in 2022 28:50

2M ago28:50

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Contrary to pre-election surveys, the Latino electorate did not veer sharply Right and was pivotal in key Senate races in Nevada and Arizona. Was the polling wrong about the importance of the economy and unpopularity of Biden with Latinos? And how does this square with the much-publicized result in Florida, where Latinos did veer sharply Right? Joi…

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Stephen Spitz - New Mexico People Places and Ideas

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Saturday Night Live’s Jack Handey talks about creating “Deep Thoughts” and his new novel 28:30

4M ago28:30

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Today’s guest is the most famous comedian you have never seen and didn’t even believe existed. His name is Jack Handey (yes that’s his real name), and the name is undoubtedly familiar to fans of Saturday Night Live. Jack Handey, a long time resident of Santa Fe, is the person responsible for SNL’s consistently hilarious series, “Deep Thoughts”, alo…

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Stephen Spitz - New Mexico People Places and Ideas

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Helping Children Succeed and Constitutional Amendment #1 28:31

5M ago28:31

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Constitutional Amendment #1 would increase funding for early childhood education and K-12 via an 11/4% annual distribution from New Mexico’s $25B Land Grant Permanent Fund (LGPF). Will this change educational outcomes? In Paul Tough’s NYT-bestselling How Children Succeed, he first introduced us to the research that shows that character strengths li…

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Stephen Spitz - New Mexico People Places and Ideas

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Increased Funding for Early Childhood from the $25B Permanent Fund 28:59

5M ago28:59

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Constitutional Amendment #1 would increase funding for early childhood and K-12 via an 11/4% annual distribution from New Mexico’s $25B Land Grant Permanent Fund (LGPF). As a Constitutional Amendment voters, must approve it this November to become law. What is the LGPF, how did it accumulate so much money, and how would these additional funds impac…

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Stephen Spitz - New Mexico People Places and Ideas

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Is New Mexico’s Drought Manageable? 27:53

7M ago27:53

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New Mexico is experiencing its worst drought in more than 1000 years. Available surface water has already decreased by one-quarter and is forecast to significantly decline. To make up for this, groundwater pumping has increased, but since much more water is being used, than being replenished, it’s unsustainable. What does this mean for the average …

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Stephen Spitz - New Mexico People Places and Ideas

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Are Raging Wildfires the New Normal? 28:59

8M ago28:59

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By early Spring New Mexico had already experienced its two largest wildfires in history as well as the McBride fire, which destroyed more than 200 homes in Ruidoso. Is this the new normal? And are controlled burns really the answer given that the disastrous Hermits Peak fire that ended up destroying more than 300 homes and displacing thousands of N…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 28 - James Thompson talks to Johnny McElherron - 26/11/20 1:34:17

8M ago1:34:17

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In this episode of In The Metal, we welcome a true a force of nature who literally emits strange and colourful fire out of his fingertips, and whose work lights up contemporary independent watchmaking. A sorcerer, an alchemist and a master of the mysterious art of illumination, James Thompson is the creative energy behind the Black Badger Advanced …

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 29 - Luca Soprana talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 3/12/20 1:47:56

8M ago1:47:56

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Our journey into the seldom seen world of behind the scenes independent watchmaking on In The Metal continues in conversation with the creative mind behind some of the most spectacular contemporary timepieces of our time. As co-founder of movement design and development company Les Ateliers 7H38, Luca Soprana's portfolio of mind-blowing mechanical …

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 25 - Stephen McDonnell talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 16/10/20 1:41:15

8M ago1:41:15

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In The Metal is back for another access all areas episode, and if you're a fan of MB&F then this really is one not to miss! In the first of a double bill of MB&F specials this week, we are joined by one of the most elusive figures in the world of independent watchmaking. While Stephen McDonnell's name is known to collectors and MB&F fans all around…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 26 - Max Büsser talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 22/10/20 1:44:45

8M ago1:44:45

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As we continue our journey across the fascinating and diverse landscape of independent watchmaking, we are joined for this edition of In The Metal by Maximilian Büsser of MB&F for a retrospective tribute to this most pioneering of watch companies. A truly dynamic ball of energy and charisma, whose personal philosophical mantra reminds us that 'a cr…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 27 - Edouard Meylan talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 17/11/20 1:37:19

8M ago1:37:19

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Fresh off the back of a triumphant success at the 2020 GPHG watchmaking 'Oscars' ceremony in Geneva, bagging not one but two cherished GPHG Aiguille awards for Best Chronograph, with the Streamliner Flyback Chronograph, and the Audacity award for the outrageous Endeavour Cylindrical Tourbillon, we are joined by the suave and charming CEO of H. Mose…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 23 - Andreas Strehler talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 17/9/20 1:35:18

8M ago1:35:18

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A man whose accomplishments are way too numerous to attempt to list here, Andreas Strehler is unquestionably one of the greats of contemporary independent haute horlogerie. A Guinness World Record holder for a moon indication which is accurate to one single day in 2,060,000 (yes, more than two million) years, his resumé as a scientist, a mathematic…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 24 - Aaron Becsei talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 1/10/20 1:32:15

8M ago1:32:15

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In this episode In The Metal whisks you off to the magnificent city of Budapest, capital of Hungary, and into the atelier of one of the world's finest independent master watchmakers where we find Aaron Becsei who joins us for an exclusive look into his world of invention and creativity. A long standing member of independent watchmaking's revered, i…

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Stephen Spitz - New Mexico People Places and Ideas

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Stockholm Water Prize Laureate Sandra Postel 27:37

9M ago27:37

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Corrales resident Sandra Postel is the winner of the Stockholm Water Prize, considered the Nobel Prize for water. We are honored that she will be our guest. Host Stephen Spitz will begin the discussion with Ms. Postel’s latest book, Replenish—the Virtuous Cycle of Water and Prosperity. Further discussion will include: will there be enough fresh wat…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 21 - David Candaux talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 03/09/20 1:34:26

9M ago1:34:26

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In The Metal is LIVE once again later today for another journey behind the atelier door and a look at hidden world and a life less ordinary, when Johnny and Dan are joined by the Le Solliat born and raised, third generation maestro David Candaux. A full member of independent watchmaking's elite AHCI, the invitation-only Académie Horlogère des Créat…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 22 - Machiel Hulsman talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 10/09/20 1:37:51

9M ago1:37:51

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In this episode of In The Metal, Johnny and Dan are joined by a Dutch watchmaker who epitomises the spirit of independent watchmaking. Armed only with the experience of a couple of part time foundation courses in watch school, Machiel Hulsman decided to turn his back on a successful career in banking and IT and embark on a new life, with a single m…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 17 - Patrik Sjögren talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 06/08/20 1:40:18

9M ago1:40:18

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In this episode of In The Metal, we are joined by Patrik Sjögren of Swedish watch company Gustafsson and Sjögren, which produces some of the most inimitable and downright beautiful hand crafted wristwatches in the world. Born out of the searing hell-fire furnace heat of the bladesmith's forge, each watch is crafted from damascus steel, an ancient m…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 18 - Henrik Korpela talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 13/08/20 1:37:24

9M ago1:37:24

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In this episode of In The Metal, we welcome Henrik Korpela, the founder and Principal of the K&H Watchmaking Competence Centre in watchmaking's Swiss heartland near Le Locle, who gives us a rare and exclusive insight into a life and career dedicated to perpetuating the array of skills required of a master watchmaker. In his role as an educator and …

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 19 - Gaël Petermann & Florian Bédat talk to Dan and Johnny - 20/08/20 1:34:43

9M ago1:34:43

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In The Metal welcomes two amazing young independent watchmakers, Gaël Petermann and Florian Bédat, whose eponymous brand Petermann Bédat has been turning heads with their astonishing 1967 watch, which boasts the true uncompromising haute horlogerie standards of technical complexity and immaculate finishing. These two young men have floored the crit…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 20 - Remy Cools talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 27/08/20 1:33:56

9M ago1:33:56

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On this episode of In The Metal, Johnny and Dan welcome Frenchman Remy Cools; another remarkable young talent whose star is quickly rising through the independent watchmaking firmament, and who, at only 24 years of age has already established his very own atelier, where he has created his first masterpiece; the Tourbillon Souscription, which is a b…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 16 - Stefan Kudoke talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 30/07/20 1:25:04

9M ago1:25:04

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In this episode of In The Metal, we are joined by a guest who in 2019 swept aside the big name competition to scoop the GPHG Petite Aiguille award with his immaculate KUDOKE 2 masterpiece. Joining rock legend watchmaker Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron of The Watch Press to tell us about this and other watchmaking adventures is award-winning Stefan …

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Stephen Spitz - New Mexico People Places and Ideas

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Native American Slavery and its Legacy 28:59

10M ago28:59

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Slavery and the legacy of slavery are frequently analyzed these days. Native American slavery, however, is often glossed over. Why? How extensive was it, who were the enslavers, and who exactly were the enslaved? Joining host Stephen Spitz to discuss this is Dr. Estevan Rael-Gálvez, who was New Mexico’s official State historian for 8 years. He has …

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 14 - Independent watchmaking with Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 16/07/20 1:33:30

12M ago1:33:30

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In this episode, Dan and Johnny talk about the progress of Dan's own watch, the logistics of moving his atelier from North Carolina to Texas, and to reflect on our first three months of In The Metal. In The Metal is your inside scoop on the very best of independent watchmaking, which is brought to you by @irishwatchguy Johnny McElherron of The Watc…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 15 - Tim Jackson talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 23/07/20 1:37:30

12M ago1:37:30

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Joining us from Solana Beach on California's Pacific coast, in this episode of In The Metal Johnny and Dan are joined by the wonderful Tim Jackson, who for the last twenty years and more has championed the cause of the artisanal independent watchmakers, patiently nurturing an awareness for them and their masterpieces to a new audience on the west c…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 13 - Dr Rebecca Struthers talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 09/07/20 1:34:41

12M ago1:34:41

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In this episode of In The Metal Johnny and Dan are joined by two watchmakers who have taken it upon themselves to rekindle awareness of early English watchmaking and a time when London was the epicentre of the watchmaking world. Earning herself the very first ever PhD doctorate in horology, Dr Rebecca Struthers is a historian, a master watchmaker, …

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 12 - Stefan Ketelaars talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 02/07/20 1:33:58

12M ago1:33:58

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In this episode of In The Metal Johnny and Dan are joined by young Dutch indie watchmaker Stefan Ketelaars, for a chat about life at the bench, and how a new generation of talent is pushing through as independent watchmaking becomes ever more popular and accessible. Stefan's specialty is in creating hand crafted watches which combine traditional va…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 9 - John McGonigle talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 11/06/20 1:40:33

12M ago1:40:33

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This week In The Metal returns and we get to do one of the things we have wanted to do from the outset, which was to get a few of our amazing friends to come back once in a while and take an in depth look at a specific facet of the master watchmaker's life. It might be a complication, it might be the dark art of black polishing or guillochage techn…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 11 - Marco Borraccino talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 25/06/20 1:31:48

12M ago1:31:48

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In this episode of In The Metal Johnny from The Watch Press and the one and only ex-Anthrax guitar legend Mr Dan Spitz welcome the dynamic energy behind one of the coolest and disruptive independent brands around, when Marco Borraccino of Singer Reimagined joins us for another one of our chilled and informal chats. With the spectacular Singer Reima…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 10 - Vianney Halter talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 18/06/20 1:34:48

12M ago1:34:48

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Join us for this unmissable instalment of In The Metal in the company of living legend and genius Master Watchmaker Vianney Halter. One of the most inventive creators of contemporary horologic art, ever since his extraordinary Antiqua perpetual calendar was unveiled in 1998, to the astonishment of a highly reserved watch industry, Vianney is rightl…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 7 - Kari Voutilainen talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 28/05/20 1:19:02

1y ago1:19:02

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Join us for the latest instalment of In The Metal in the company of Master Watchmaker Mr Kari Voutilainen. A living legend in the sphere of contemporary independent watchmaking, Kari Voutilainen is an artist of horology whose work defines the meaning of perfection. A creator, an inventor and innovator, his hand crafted masterpieces are revered amon…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 8 - Stephen McGonigle talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 04/06/20 1:37:38

1y ago1:37:38

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Join us for the latest instalment of In The Metal in the company of independent Master Watchmaker Stephen McGonigle. Classically trained and an expert in grand complications, Stephen is recognised as one of the world's finest watchmakers, and his journey to owner of the internationally renowned McGonigle Watch brand, which he co-founded with his br…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 5 - Peter Speake - The Naked Watchmaker - 14/05/20 1:24:36

1y ago1:24:36

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On the fifth episode of In The Metal, we have the great pleasure in welcoming the wonderful Mr Peter Speake; a man who knows the world of independent inside out. So much so in fact that he has dedicated his recent years to going behind the dial, to investigate and show us all what actually makes some of the most exceptional contemporary watches of …

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 6 - Raúl Pagès talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 21/05/20 1:14:12

1y ago1:14:12

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Join us for the latest instalment of In The Metal in the company of Mr Raúl Pagès; one of the very few masters of the centuries-old skill of manufacturing incredible moving mechanical creations, known as automata. A member of watchmaking's elite academy the AHCI, and creator of the superb Tortue tortoise as well as the Soberly Onyx wristwatch, and …

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 4 - Eva Leube talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 07/05/20 2:01:03

1y ago2:01:03

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In the fourth episode of In The Metal, Johnny and Dan are joined by German-born Eva Leube, an insanely talented master watchmaker who has a penchant for quite literally bending the rules. Outstanding in her field, Eva has taken herself around the world to work for some of the biggest names in the watch industry, but by far her most impressive and s…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 3 - Mark Schwarz talks to Dan Spitz and Johnny McElherron - 30/04/20 1:50:23

1y ago1:50:23

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In The Metal is your inside scoop on the very best of independent watchmaking, brought to you by @irishwatchguy Johnny McElherron of The Watch Press and the multi-talented US Master Watchmaker and former lead guitarist with thrash metal legends Anthrax, Mr Dan Spitz. In our third episode, we're delighted to welcome the man behind the Vault - litera…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 1 - Prologue - Dan Spitz & Johnny McElherron with John McGonigle - 16/04/20 1:16:51

1y ago1:16:51

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In The Metal is all about the very best of independent watchmaking. Brought to you by @irishwatchguy Johnny McElherron of The Watch Press and the multi-talented former Anthrax lead guitarist and present-day US Master Watchmaker Dan Spitz @danspitzofficial, In The Metal is an online connected round-table forum, where we'll be inviting both regular a…

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In The Metal

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In The Metal - Episode 2 - Marc Jenni talks to Dan Spitz & Johnny McElherron - 23/04/20 1:37:40

1y ago1:37:40

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In The Metal is all about the very best of independent watchmaking. Brought to you by @irishwatchguy Johnny McElherron of TheWatchPress.com and the multi-talented former Anthrax lead guitarist and present-day US Master Watchmaker Dan Spitz @danspitzofficial, In The Metal is an online connected round-table forum, where we get talking with guests fro…

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