GB Talks
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Season 2 of GB Talks Podcast Hosted by George Bamford
George returns for a second session of GB Talks, with a new perspective. This season explores the behind-the-scenes of the watch industry, sharing untold stories and journeys of some of the watch world's most accredited personalities.
Location:
United Kingdom
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
Season 2 of GB Talks Podcast Hosted by George Bamford George returns for a second session of GB Talks, with a new perspective. This season explores the behind-the-scenes of the watch industry, sharing untold stories and journeys of some of the watch world's most accredited personalities.
Language:
English
Contact:
07957306066
Website:
http://darrenmichael.net/
Email:
darren@darrenmichael.net
Episodes
Ming Liu
3/24/2024
Journalist and long time friend of GB Talks, Mig Liu, joins George for a chat, explaining her pathway into the business.
Duration:00:24:52
Shane C Kurup
3/17/2024
In this episode George is joined by Shane C. Kurup, a London-based editor and writer specialising in fashion, horology and lifestyle content. He has worked for a range of leading industry names, including MR PORTER, Men’s Health UK, Esquire U.S., Monocle, GQ to name but a few.
Together they chat about Shanes path into journalism.
Duration:00:35:34
David Sharp
3/10/2024
As one half of the irreverent Scottish Watches duo, David Sharp joins George to discuss how it all started.
Duration:00:40:03
Ariel Adams
2/28/2024
Aerial Adams from aBlogtoWatch joins George this week to discuss his journey into becoming one of the key voices in the watch blogging sphere.
Duration:00:43:20
Peter Howarth
2/21/2024
Peter Howarth, owner and co-founder of Show Media, former editor of men's magazines Esquire and Arena, joins George in this episode. They discuss Peter's path from shop asst at Paul Smith in Covent Garden to where he is today.
Duration:00:38:08
Justin Hast
2/14/2024
Presenter, writer and watch industry consultant, Justin Hast chats with George about his career pathway and how he found his way into the world of watches.
Duration:00:41:15
Tom Chamberlin
2/7/2024
In a revealing chat, Tom Chamberlin, Editor-In-Chief of The Rake speaks with George about his past and how his career developed to where he is today.
Duration:00:34:49
Catherine Eberle Devaux
1/31/2024
George is joined this week by Catherine Eberle Devaux, Watch Communications Director for Bulgari. Listen as Catherine explains her story to George about how she arrived at where she is today.
Duration:00:29:42
Andrew McUtchen
1/24/2024
George reconnects with old AET playmate Andrew McUtchen from Time and Tide who gives his backstory into how he became one of the watch industry's most interesting, contemporary voices.
Duration:00:31:45
Tom Howard
12/14/2023
George chats with the founder of The Gentleman Racer, Tom Howard, who discusses his career and how The Gentleman Racer came to be.
Duration:00:38:22
Rob Nudds
11/30/2023
Rob Nudss, Head of Brand Development at Arcanaut and Host of The Real Time Show, joins George to discuss his Omega Speedmaster Mark IV amongst other things.
Duration:00:49:26
Johnny Davis
11/16/2023
Esquire's Johnny Davis joins George for a career retrospective, talking about his beginnings in student music journalism, The Face magazine and his current role at Esquire.
Duration:00:28:05
Simon De Burton
11/2/2023
Watch journalist Simon De Burton writes about cars, motorcycles, boats, watches, and high-end luxury. Here he joins George for a look back at his career and how he became the writer he is today.
Duration:00:40:52
Alex Doak and Laura McCreddie Doak
10/19/2023
George chats with freelance journalists, Alex Doak and Laura McCreddie- Doak about their route into watch/ lifestyle journalism.
Duration:00:32:25
Chris Hall
10/5/2023
Journalist Chris Hall from Mr Porter and The Fourth Wheel joins George to discuss his route into journalism and how he made a name for himself in the industry.
Duration:00:39:46
Rob Corder
9/21/2023
Rob Corder, Managing Director for Promedia and managing editor of WatchPro, chats with George about his career journey.
Duration:00:26:15
Tim Barber
9/7/2023
In this episode, George talks with watch journalist Tim Barber about the watch industry and his journey through it as a watch writer.
Duration:00:33:06
Tom Exton
8/24/2023
Tom Exton, co-founder of LDN Muscle chats with George about his career pathway. They also talk about his love of watches and the Ludovic Ballouard Upside Down Watch in particular.
Duration:00:35:19
Scarlett Baker
8/10/2023
In this episode, George chats with Scarlett Baker of GQ magazine and discusses her career path to date, from university to where she is now. Scarlett previously edited Man About Town and was Editor-in-Chief of The Next Hour, campaigning to bring watchmaking to younger audiences. Other roles include Highsnobiety, More or Less, Dazed and L'Officiel.
Duration:00:34:49
Robin Swithinbank
7/27/2023
George is joined this week by journalist and long time friend of the podcast, Robin Swithinbank. Robin talks about his life and career and how he made the journey to become one of the finest, current watch journalists.
Duration:00:30:51