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  1. Here's How We Picked the Most Important Products of 2024 - Know Your Stuff Episode 9

    01/03/2025

    Here's How We Picked the Most Important Products of 2024 - Know Your Stuff Episode 9

    Welcome to Know Your Stuff, a podcast where we unbox trends in consumer culture, one topic at a time.   In this bonus episode we sit down with the entire team to discuss our annual end of year product round up - the GP100.  We’ll get into the history of the list, how we approach the process of selecting products and geek out over some of the picks that stood out to us and why. Guest(s): Ben Bowers, Co-Founder and Chief Content OfficerTucker Bowe, EditorJohnny Brayson, EditorMykim Dang, Director of Video and PlatformsSteve Mazzucchi, Managing EditorJack Seemer, Gear Patrol Managing EditorBackground Reading and Referenced Articles Welcome to the GP100The podcast is produced by our Director of Video and Platforms, Mykim Dang. For more information on Gear Patrol or Know Your Stuff, visit the Gear Patrol Podcast Hub  and our about us page.  Gear Patrol Privacy Policy

    1h 22m
  2. Why Do Dive Watches Dominate the Market, When Most People Aren't Divers? Know Your Stuff Episode 8

    12/27/2024

    Why Do Dive Watches Dominate the Market, When Most People Aren't Divers? Know Your Stuff Episode 8

    Welcome to Know Your Stuff, a podcast where we unbox trends in consumer culture, one topic at a time.   Today, Watch Editor Johnny Brayson talks with Gear Patrol Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer Ben Bowers about how the dive watch came to dominate and define the watch industry and the greater world of men's fashion.  Guest(s): Ben Bowers, Co-Founder and Chief Content OfficerJohnny Brayson, EditorBackground Reading and Referenced Articles https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a35195715/rolex-submariner/https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/iconic-dive-watches/https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a650291/5-questions-before-you-buy-a-dive-watch/https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a33338196/how-to-use-a-dive-watch-bezel/https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a575793/how-to-maintain-a-dive-watch/The podcast is produced by our Director of Video and Platforms, Mykim Dang. For more information on Gear Patrol or Know Your Stuff, visit the Gear Patrol Podcast Hub  and our about us page.  Gear Patrol Privacy Policy

    37 min
  3. Why Is Everyone Buying CDs and Vinyl Again? Know Your Stuff Episode 7

    12/20/2024

    Why Is Everyone Buying CDs and Vinyl Again? Know Your Stuff Episode 7

    Welcome to Know Your Stuff, a podcast where we unbox trends in consumer culture, one topic at a time.   Today, our Tech and Audio Editor Tucker Bowe talks with Managing editor Jack Seemer about why physical media - including Vinyl, and even CDs - is regaining popularity among music fans. Guest(s): Jack Seemer, Gear Patrol Managing EditorTucker Bowe, EditorBackground Reading and Referenced Articles https://www.gearpatrol.com/tech/musicians-first-records-vinyl-stories/https://www.gearpatrol.com/audio/reasons-to-buy-cds/The podcast is produced by our Director of Video and Platforms, Mykim Dang. For more information on Gear Patrol or Know Your Stuff, visit the Gear Patrol Podcast Hub  and our about us page.  Gear Patrol Privacy Policy

    14 min
  4. What Makes L.L.Bean's Oldest Boot so Iconic? Know Your Stuff Episode 6

    12/13/2024

    What Makes L.L.Bean's Oldest Boot so Iconic? Know Your Stuff Episode 6

    Welcome to Know Your Stuff, a podcast where we unbox trends in consumer culture, one topic at a time.   In this special episode, we go into the field and get a look inside the resoling process behind L.L.Bean’s iconic Bean Boot and the Maine Hunting Shoe.   Managing Editor Steve Mazzucchi and I hear from the people responsible for recrafting thousands of boots every year and learn about what makes their process and culture so unique. Guest(s): John Camelio, Director of ManufacturingMary Goyette, Personalized Services / RebuildsBen, Stitcher / Tour GuideSteve Mazzucchi, Managing EditorMykim Dang, Director of Video and PlatformsBackground Reading and Referenced Articles https://www.gearpatrol.com/outdoors/ll-bean-field-coat-vintage/https://www.gearpatrol.com/outdoors/ll-bean-vintage-bean-boots/The podcast is produced by our Director of Video and Platforms, Mykim Dang. For more information on Gear Patrol or Know Your Stuff, visit the Gear Patrol Podcast Hub  and our about us page.  Gear Patrol Privacy Policy

    17 min
  5. What is a Super Shoe? Know Your Stuff Episode 5

    12/06/2024

    What is a Super Shoe? Know Your Stuff Episode 5

    Welcome to Know Your Stuff, a podcast where we unbox trends in consumer culture, one topic at a time.   Today, our Executive Editor and marathoner Jack Seemer educates  Chief Content Officer Ben Bowers on a hot topic that's dominating conversations in the running world today: supershoes.  During the conversation, they touch on what exactly makes a shoe "super," and how the high-tech shoes are changing the game for elite athletes and casual runners alike. They also take a step back to dig into the broader implications for the shoe industry and other sports in the future.  Guest(s): Jack Seemer, Executive EditorBen Bowers, Co-Founder and Chief Content OfficerBackground Reading and Referenced Articles https://www.gearpatrol.com/fitness/a46278485/nike-alphafly-3/https://www.gearpatrol.com/fitness/on-cloudboom-strike/https://www.gearpatrol.com/fitness/on-lightspray-running-shoes/The podcast is produced by our Director of Video and Platforms, Mykim Dang. For more information on Gear Patrol or Know Your Stuff, visit the Gear Patrol Podcast Hub  and our about us page.  Gear Patrol Privacy Policy

    20 min
  6. Why 2024 Was The Year Japanese Whisky Finally Grew Up - Know Your Stuff Episode 4

    11/29/2024

    Why 2024 Was The Year Japanese Whisky Finally Grew Up - Know Your Stuff Episode 4

    Welcome to Know Your Stuff, a podcast where we unbox trends in consumer culture, one topic at a time.   Today, Gear Patrol’s Co-Founder, Chief Content Officer and reformed whiskey collector Ben Bowers educates Editor Johnny Brayson on the confusing and sometimes sketchy production practices surrounding Japanese Whisky as well as the industry’s efforts to fix it. Guest(s): Ben Bowers, Co-Founder and Chief Content OfficerJohnny Brayson, EditorBackground Reading and Referenced Articles https://www.gearpatrol.com/drinks/hatozaki-whisky-omakase-rye/https://www.gearpatrol.com/food/drinks/a577256/guide-to-suntory-japanese-whisky/https://www.gearpatrol.com/food/drinks/a569523/hunting-for-japanese-whiskey/The podcast is produced by our Director of Video and Platforms, Mykim Dang. For more information on Gear Patrol or Know Your Stuff, visit the Gear Patrol Podcast Hub  and our about us page.  Gear Patrol Privacy Policy

    19 min
  7. Will a Soundbar Change the Way You Watch TV? Know Your Stuff Episode 3

    11/22/2024

    Will a Soundbar Change the Way You Watch TV? Know Your Stuff Episode 3

    Welcome to Know Your Stuff, a podcast where we unbox trends in consumer culture, one topic at a time. In this episode, Editors Steve Mazzucchi and Tucker Bowe, our resident audio expert, dive into the world of home theater audio and the major trends that define it today, including the rise of soundbars.  Steve also reveals his own embarrassing home theater setup while getting advice on what to buy next. If you've ever struggled to hear dialogue on your TV or felt like your movie-watching experience was lacking that cinematic punch, this is an episode for you. Guest(s): Steve Mazzuchi, Managing EditorTucker Bowe, EditorBackground Reading and Referenced Articles https://www.gearpatrol.com/audio/sonos-arc-ultra-soundbar-review/https://www.gearpatrol.com/audio/affordable-dolby-atmos-soundbars/The podcast is produced by our Director of Video and Platforms, Mykim Dang. For more information on Gear Patrol or Know Your Stuff, visit the Gear Patrol Podcast Hub  and our about us page.  Gear Patrol Privacy Policy

    14 min
  8. Why Is Snoopy the Cartoon King of Watches? Know Your Stuff: Episode 2

    11/15/2024

    Why Is Snoopy the Cartoon King of Watches? Know Your Stuff: Episode 2

    Welcome to Know Your Stuff, a podcast where we unbox trends in consumer culture, one topic at a time.  In this episode, our editors sat down to discuss the key milestones over the past century that helped vault Snoopy the Beagle into the most beloved animated character in watchmaking. To understand the trend, they talk through the surprising history of character watches in general before digging into how the beloved cartoon beagle Snoopy became intertwined with NASA's space program, which in turn spawned some of the most sought-after watches in recent years. Guest(s): Steve Mazzuchi, Managing EditorJohnny Brayson, EditorBackground Reading and Referenced Articles https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/snoopy-watches/  The podcast is produced by our Director of Video and Platforms, Mykim Dang. For more information on Gear Patrol or Know Your Stuff, visit the Gear Patrol Podcast Hub  and our about us page.  Gear Patrol Privacy Policy

    19 min
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  • Creator
    Gear Patrol
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    89
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    © Gear Patrol, LLC
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