The SBWC Podcast
Professional end-users. Real conversations. No sponsor fluff. Available weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
The SBWC Podcast
Professional end-users. Real conversations. No sponsor fluff.
Ep37: Big Game Hunter, Conservationist, Dad-Advocate Ferrell Armstrong
Ferrell Armstrong of @stillridgefarms gives us the behind the scenes of college admissions before we get philosophical on hunting, manhood, family life, and mental health. Of course, we end the episode off with watches.
EP 36: USGC Rescue Swimmer George Cavallo
Decorated Rescue Swimmer George Cavallo shares some tales from his days jumping out of helicopters to save lives. Stay tuned for a crazy plot twist after he gets out of the Coast Guard and how he turned a negative into a...
EP 35: Adam Haidary (Police Posts)
I sit down with Adam of Police Posts/Effective Fitness Training/Effective Fitness Combatives (and my former part time employer). We talk about his career trajectory within law enforcement, leaving the job to pursue train...
EP 34: Elliot Brown with Gem Parker
Gem chats all about British tool watch brand Elliot Brown--the military heritage, the insane tests they've done just to see when the watch will break, and travel. There's some exciting news about a future model e...
EP33: Gov Contracting, Family, Faith and Watches with Movements of Action
The legendary @movementsofaction takes us behind the scenes of government contracting; his job has taken him all over the globe in support of various military, intelligence, and other organizations. In his words, he is t...
Ep 32: Aviation Safety and the Path to Becoming a Commercial Pilot
I sit down with Brett, a pilot for a major airline, and we discuss recent fatal aviation incidents and steps pilots take to keep their passengers safe. We talk about the path to becoming a pilot, and get philosophical on...
Ep31: Ollech and Wajs with Charles
Charles, the owner of OW Watches, goes over the rich history of Ollech and Wajs and details the connection to the military, as well as their emphasis on Swiss manufacturing. After my own experiences wearing OW M-52 AU fo...
Ep 30: Career Ending Injury with Bradley, retired LAPD Metro Officer
Bradley (@patient0zero on IG), a medically retired LAPD officer, discusses his upbringing in the Midwest, his path to the elite Metro Division of the LAPD, and what seemed like a minor injury during an apprehension of a ...
Ep 29: Teddy, AF EOD and Grey Area Co
Teddy, an Air Force EOD tech and co-founder of Grey Area Co walks us through the training pipeline to become EOD, as well as starting a small business (Grey Area Co) and what goes into making leather watch straps.
Ep 28: Joe Dawson: Navy SEAL and Veles Industries
Joe Dawson highlights his 14 year military career as a Navy SEAL, including incorporating lessons learned from the civilian competitive shooting world to NSW's sniper training. We talk about multiple injuries, and hi...
Ep 27: Fortis Watches with Andreas
"Tool watch. Redefined." Andreas from Fortis chats with me about the history, the brand direction, the collections, and the ethos behind the company. If Fortis isn't on your radar right now and you're in a line of work w...
Ep 26: Grandmaster Competitive Shooter and Full Time LEO Raph
Raph (also known as @redhats_slowgats) discusses his law enforcement career and the path to full time range staff at a major police department; we also get into his competitive shooting track and the path to Grandmaster ...
Ep 25: NASA Astronaut Daniel Bursch
Daniel Bursch shares his experiences as a Naval Academy graduate and A-6E Intruder bombadier/navigator turned NASA Astronaut. Dan did 4 spaceflights, three of which were Space Shuttle missions, with the fourth being a 19...
Ep 24: RZE Watches with Huiy Tang
An excellent, philosophical discussion with Huiy Tang on his road to RZE Watches from being dismissive of micro brands. We get into Huiy's background, and what RZE is working to accomplish. I got to wear a Resolute Strat...
EP 23: Navy SEAL "Cruzz"
Jett Cruzz Lanoha talks about his unique pathway to becoming a SEAL--enlisting at an older age than most, ASVAB setbacks, two rollbacks during the pipeline, family struggles in training, and post-military life/business.
Ep 22: DC Vintage Watches: Intelligence, Diplomacy, Watches
Nick from DC Vintage Watches and I talk about his path from study abroad, being in Cairo when 9/11 happened, his Intelligence Analyst background working for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the Situation Room...
Ep 21: Brigade Watch Company, Ch2
Kevin Ding, founder of Brigade Watch Company (and Army/Marine Corps veteran) talks about his military experiences, what led him to starting Brigade, what makes the company special, and what the future holds. Thanks to Ky...
Ep 20: John Ray, LAPD SWAT
John Ray, a USMC veteran and a retired LAPD SWAT officer shares his experience in Somalia, and what it looks like being a SWAT officer at one of the biggest PDs in America. We dig into his watch collection and his philos...
Episode 19: Marathon Watch Company
I sit down with Harrison, Marathon Watch Company's Strategic Government Contracting Officer. We touch on Harrison's background and how he got into watches, along with Marathon's history, and what makes Marath...
Episode 18: Joey From @9mm.musashi And What's Next For The SBWC Podcast
I sit down with Joey, aka @9mm.musashi, a police officer, former Army officer, and family man. We discuss his military and police careers, along with his decades long interest in watches, and how watches have been a part...
Episode 17: Brigade Watch Co.
For the first freshly recorded episode of the Sketchy Boyz Watch Club Podcast, I sit down with Josh from Brigade Watch Co. We discuss all things past, present and future for the brand as well as the newly released Pionee...
Episode 16: More SEAL Stories with Dave Hall
I sit down once again with former Navy SEAL: Dave Hall. In this follow up to my recent episode with Dave, we cover many great stories and topics. You won't want to miss this one! Stay tuned for more episodes with Dave in...
Episode 15: Discussing the Navy SEALs with Dave Hall
Today, I sit down with retired Navy Seal and watch collector Dave Hall. In this first installment of conversations to come between Dave and I, we discuss: -What led him to want to join the SEALs - His training and select...
Episode 14: Talking Dive Medicine and Wildlife Photography with Sharif Galal
I sit down with fellow Canadian, diver, wildlife photographer and adventurer Sharif Galal .We get the privilege to hear about his training, scientific explanations, experiences and all the great watches he wore along the...
Episode 13: Discussing Doxa With Dr. Peter Millar
This informative episode is all about Doxa! I sit down with Dr. Peter Millar of whom is an avid fan, collector, scholar, reviewer and content creator in the Doxa watch community. We dive into his personal history with th...
Episode 12: The Modern Era of Panerai With Jose Pereztroika
Part 2 of a 2 episode series presented by Perezecope.com's own Jose Pereztroika. Jose digs into the Pre-Vendome era of Panerai and into the modern era of the brand. We discuss the good, bad and various scandals of mo...
Episode 11: The History of Panerai with Jose Pereztroika
Buckle up for the first part of a 2 episode series presented by Perezecope.com's own Jose Pereztroika as he details for us the history of Panerai through out WW2 and forward into to the modern era. You won't want...
Episode 10: The Marine Nationale with Scott from Watchistry
I am back and feeling fired up as I sit down with Scott from @Watchistry. He takes us on a comprehensive journey into the history of the Marine Nationale, the watches they used and the journey of his own research which l...
Episode 9: @johnsdailycarry
In this episode, I sit down with Capt. John Miller of the Canadian Armed Forces (AKA @johnsdailycarry on Instagram and Edmonton RedBar Group member) to discuss his passion for watches, the role that watches have played i...
Episode 8: @gregwatchman
I sit down to chat with Greg AKA @gregwatchman to discuss his diverse collection, what drives him as a collector and a harrowing tragedy that he went through and how the watch fam helped him get through it. This incredib...
Episode 7: The Return Of The Wristorian
Justin is back to share more in-depth knowledge and stories about a myriad of models! My personal favorite was a deep dive into Certina's history with the Tektite project! This is another great and informative episod...
Episode 6: The Wristorian
I sit down with Justin AKA "The Wristorian" to discuss historically significant watches and the stories behind them. We get a look at some incredibly rare pieces as well as get to hear about Justin's own st...
Episode 5: The History of the Rolex Sea-Dweller with Perezcope
I sit down with my good friend Jose of Perezcope once again. This time, Jose takes us on a deep dive (no pun intended) into the illustrious history of the Rolex Sea-Dweller. If you enjoyed my previous exposé episodes sur...
Episode 4: CIA Black Ops with Ric Prado
For today's episode I sit down with one of the greatest shadow warriors of our time: Ric Prado. We discuss Ric's career with the CIA and of course watches. Here is an excerpt from Ric's Bio: "Enrique "Ric" Prado is a par...
Episode 3: The Important and Impressive Work of Project Recover
Today, I sit down with the President and CEO of Project Recover: Derek Abbey. Project Recover is a collaborative effort to enlist 21st-century science and technology in a quest to find and repatriate Americans Missing In...
Episode 2: Cobras, Apaches, Watches and the War on Terror
Today, I sit down with a man worthy of everyone's respect: Rob Purdy. Rob is an ex-Cobra and Apache attack helicopter pilot, current air ambulance pilot and a huge watch geek like the rest of us. The stories and experien...