This episode starts off less serious than others as we have a few laughs. In all seriousness though, we do have FIVE, yes FIVE, Fresh Forum Finds in this episode. After quite some time off this segment comes roaring back. Also, Buzzy has recently acquired a Forstner Jubilee bracelet for his BB58. We talk about that new acquisition, aftermarket bracelets in general, and what watches they make sense for. Enjoy!
May 04, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 11
This week's episode was teased by our buddies at Spirit of Time podcast. We are exploring the $10k three watch collection. As Spangler was sadly working on his next assignment trip we were honored to have our buddy @ryanwearswatches join us for this episode (which is still brought to you by Manscaped! Use promo code "BUZZCUT" for 20% off and free shipping while you can!). As you can tell, this conversation was a lot of fun, and I think offers three excellent versions of a three watch collection....
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 10
On this week's episode we are pleased to welcome back Mike Stockton from Fratello Watches! Mike is our most frequent guest, usurping our meme extraordinaire buddy Brodinkee! On this week's episode (once again brought to you by Manscaped, use promo code "Buzzcut" for 20% off and FREE SHIPPING) we talk about the Moonswatch as Mike was lucky enough to acquire one, Breitling's new Navitimer (a fantastic release), and a few sleeper watches that came out around Watches&Wonders that might have slip...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 9
This week the triumvirate is back with Spence, SPANGLER, and Buzz together once again. We talk about Spangler's take on Watces&Wonders since he missed last week's episode, and the Fresh Forum Find returns! However, the big news this week is that Spangler is on assignment in Dallas! (Mainly for veterinary school) BUT! Dallas has a Swatch boutique! We talk about the Moonswatch, how many were in the DFW boutique, the fact that these are actually really well done in person, and which colors Span...
Apr 12, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 8
All of the alliteration this week as Spence and Buzz take a gander at all of the latest releases from the past week's Watches&Wonders show. There were definitely some hits, some notable misses, and some curiosities that we are glad to see exist, but are likely unobtanium. This week's episode is once again brought to you by our friends at Manscaped ! We are really enjoying the Performance Package 4.0, and you can get 20% off AND free shipping with the promo code " buzzcut ". Be sure to check ...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 7
We have a lot to talk about in this episode as it has been a while since we last talked about WATCHES, but here we go. We start out with the usual pleasantries, and Spence has a new watch addition to talk about. He recently made his decision on what watch to pass down to his third little boy, and the Oris Aquis caliber 400 41.5 is the one. Speaking of new things, this week's episode of the Whiskey&Watches podcast is brought to you by our friends at Manscaped ! Use promo code " BUZZCUT " to g...
Mar 30, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 6
This one is another field trip for the podcast as Spence is joined by fellow podcaster Matt from the Spirit of Time Podcast and former guests Michael Pandolfo and Josh Shanks to not talk about watches! The guys do mention what is on their wrist during the standard wrist check/drink check, but this episode is all about Formula 1 and racing in general. The four of us have a shared interest in watching high tech automobiles drive in circles (some with many turns) at high speeds. We thought it was f...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 5
This week's episode is an education for Spence and Buzz as we chat with Method Spirits founder Cory Fitzsimmons to talk vermouth. This spirit is a key ingredient to many cocktails we all love, from Spence's beloved Manhattan, to Buzz's Boulevardier, to the WIS-centric Negroni. A key to a great beverage is quality ingredients, and having tried Method prior to recording, we can easily say it is up to the standard. Cory walks us through his experience in bar tending and hospitality (by way of ND's ...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Chances are, if you've read about watches, watch collecting, or watch collectors in the New York Times, you've read an article written by our guest this week. Spence had the privilege of meeting Alexandra on his trip to Vail with Oris. Working as a travel/culture/luxury writer, Alexandra is easily our most well traveled guest, and she was happy to share some of her stories from writing about this space with us. Alexandra calls California home, and is a former professional surfer, but her job has...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 3
On this week's episode of the show, we welcome our friend Mike Stockton from Fratello Watches! We discuss some of the latest releases, football (as he was stateside) and what we might expect as we head into the upcoming watch fairs. Enjoy!
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In this episode, we hear what Spence was able to record on his trip to Vail with Oris! There is a candid conversation with Oris CEO Rolf Studer, talking about brand heritage, new releases, and what some of his favorite Oris models of past and present are. Next, we sit down with our first listener @motorjon68 to talk about the new releases we have seen so far this year from Oris. We also touch on what Rolf hinted at with what we think might be coming later this year. Lastly, Spence had a chance t...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 1
We did it! Something none of us had ever imagined might actually happen has happened. To celebrate, we had to have our close friend and first listener, @motorjon68 on the show to talk watches, do #FreshForumFinds, and have a great time! Thank you for sticking with us for 100, here's to the next 100!
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 2Ep. 46
We have nearly made it to 100 episodes and 2 years! This one is a fitting 99th episode as prodigal host Spangler has returned, and with a BIG NWA. We talk through how his collection has evolved and what is now filling this Space!
Jan 19, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Spence and Buzz gather once again without Spangler (who does factor into this episode) to talk about Buzz's new watch addition! There are also several Fresh Forum Finds that hit close to home, some discussion of insanley priced Omega's, and some very nicely sized Orii. We also talk about the directions our collective collections might head in the next year, and we preview some exciting things to come.
Jan 12, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 44
What a year 2021 has been. In this first episode of 2022, Spence and Buzz walk down memory lane to revisit some of the fun conversations we have had with new friends over the past 12 months. What a year it has been, but here's to making 2022 even better!
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 43
In this episode we discuss how the holiday season is ripe for potential for "stepping in it" as it were with your non-wis significant other. From projecting our interests onto them, to wanting to spark a desire that might not be there, we talk about why it might be best to REALLY think hard about a watch for someone this time of year.
Dec 15, 2021•50 min
This week, the guys are back together to talk about new watches! Some were unexpected models that were discontinued last year, others are fun takes on a more traditional style. We hit the usual bits with a Fresh Forum Find, but also give you some College Football Chat given how intertwined the schools we all support/attend are at the moment. Please excuse our digression.
Dec 09, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 41
We are thankful to have all three of the amigos back to host the episode on the week of Thanksgiving. We touch on a few items in the watch world we are thankful for and keep it pretty brief. We are thankful we each have a Fresh Forum Find, thankful for each of our 14 listeners, and hoping that everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Cheers!
Nov 24, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Our friend from north of the border returns! Spence and Buzz sit down with RJ to talk about a lot of things going on this month. First, RJ was able to attend the GS9 symposium in New York. He fills us in on the event, including on the panel he participated in. Grand Seiko pulled out all the stops on this one, and from the conversation we had with RJ, it is definitely something to check out in the future (when you aren't welcoming new family additions). The human connection is definitely there am...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Spence and Buzzy are super excited for this one. We had the opportunity to catch up with Josh Shanks (fellow Hoosier, for those keeping track of where Spence is from) of Watchonista! It is not everyday you meet someone who has followed their passion to the degree that Josh has. We talk about the passion project that was being the first US based employee for Watchonista, and getting the operation set up on the ground, to being vetted by the RedBar folks to go to his first meet-up, to eventually m...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Recording on the day after Halloween, we decided to take on an interesting topic. What watches are the unwanted pieces of candy that should get more love. Is there a watch equivalent of the Mr. Goodbar, an excellent chocolate and peanut candy bar that is often passed over for the more popular Snickers, Reese's Peanut Butter cup (or even better the pumpkins!), or Butterfingers. This week is even more fun because not only do we have @brodinkee back, we are also joined by two friends from the Carol...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 37
I am not going to give anything away here. I am looking forward to listening to this one too!
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Spence and Buzz catch up with Wes and for the first time Cullen from Nodus Watches. These two have had a busy year, with several product re-launches. Their plans for the end of the year and 2022 are even bigger. We talk about the various models in the Sector family that will continue to drop later this year, their upcoming Avalon II with a NEW CLASP, and what they might consider releasing in 2022. We also talk about the state of the watch industry, how microbrands were uniquely poised to weather...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 35
In this week's episode, the guys talk loosely about the watches of James Bond, what an ideal watch for the superspy would be, and how long it has been since the No Time To Die Omega debuted compared to the movie it stars in. This is a fun topic that we haven't covered yet, mainly because the watch came out before we started this podcast, and the movie didn't come out until this week!
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 34
This episode is a bit self explanatory and a bit like last week's episode with one major difference: It is our 1 year Anniversary of Brodinkee's podcast debut! To celebrate we decided to riff off one of our favorite Family Guy episodes and do a little segment about what has been grinding our gears as of late. It ranges from odd lug widths, less than stellar lume, to watch collecting as a lifestyle instead of a hobby. Sit back, relax and let us know, what has been grinding your gears lately!...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 33
On this week's episode, Spence and Buzz reflect on opinions that have evolved or changed since we have been in the watch collecting hobby. Tastes change, opinions change, and people change. Watch collecting, for the two of us anyway, is no different. Whether it is a comment made on a group chat, opinions on watches in our collections that we never thought would be there, or at least wouldnt be there yet, or a woulda coulda shoulda. Sit back and relax as Spence and Buzz go through a fun walk down...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 32
In this episode, the gang is all back (as you can probably tell from the intro music!) and we discuss a few things. First, we get back to our usual tropes with wrist/drink check and fresh forum finds. We also review some of the listener suggestions for Spence's newest addition (we made it to 10 listeners!). The topic du jour, however, is picking one watch LINE to wear exclusively from. There is a good discussion, some technicalities, and a good debate, but we do think there is a correct answer a...
Sep 15, 2021•57 min•Season 2Ep. 31
This episode is a bit of a misnomer, but it fits the discussion Spence and Buzz have. Spence and his wife are expecting a third little boy at the end of October. As many know, he has a watch for each of his two sons (stainless steel, released in the year of their birth). So this draft episode (which coincides with a fantasy football draft) is to help Spence analyze his next pick. Buzz does an excellent job making a case for Spangler's pick, but then also does his best Mel Kiper to tear it apart!...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 30
This week Spence sits down with friend of the podcast and longtime listener @ryanwearswatches to talk watch collecting, the strange ways this hobby has turned since he got into it, and just general nonsense. He might be the only member of both the Carolina Watch Club and the Boston Watch Shots. He is a traveling man who also is celebrating a new watch addition. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this lengthy episode!
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 29
In this weeks episode, Spence and Buzz catch up after Buzz's absence last week. We chat about what watch he identifies most with (hint, its not in his collection, and it might not even be one watch...). We also have the usual pleasantries, a few off the wall Fresh Forum Finds, and a bit of a Spence Soliloquy at the end.
Aug 24, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 28
