Prodigal Persiflage

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This is the podcast from the same morons who brought you The Prodigal Guide. So, these are audio ramblings around the world of high-end watches, cars, and gadgets. theprodigalguide.substack.com

  1. Jul 10

    Step away from the screen; try it in real life.

    It’s Friday; it’s five o’clock in London; that means it’s time to down tools, pour yourself a drink, and look back at what a Prodigal week it has been. Glass in hand? Let us offer you some canapés of news and views. Things we learnt this week: * Only children will want Lamborghini’s new app. (Source: 9to5 Mac) * Tudor didn't cut any corners when downsizing the Black Bay chrono. (Source: Monochrome) * We’re amblers at heart. (Source: Amble) * Ferrari is faking it. (Source: The Times) * IWC divides us. (Source: Monochrome) Thank you for tuning in! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theprodigalguide.substack.com/subscribe

    Step away from the screen; try it in real life.

  2. Jun 26

    Three watches, £100,000. What would you choose?

    It’s Friday; it’s five o’clock and sweltering in London; that means it’s time to down tools, make yourself an ice-cold martini, and look back at what a Prodigal week it has been. Glass in hand? Let us offer you some canapés of news and views. Things we learnt this week: * The Polestar 4 is nicer than Andrew’s house. (Source: Polestar) * The Holy Trinity should really be a Quaternity. (Source: Jaeger-LeCoultre) * Eric wants to move to Miami, he just doesn’t know it yet. (Source: Audemars Piguet) Thank you for tuning in, have a great weekend! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theprodigalguide.substack.com/subscribe

    Three watches, £100,000. What would you choose?

  3. Jun 19

    No one, absolutely no one, wants smart glasses.

    It’s Friday; it’s five o’clock in London; that means it’s time to down tools, pour yourself a drink, and look back at what a Prodigal week it has been. Glass in hand? Let us offer you some canapés of news and views. Things we learnt this week: * It is impossible to look cool in Snap’s glasses. (Source: The Verge) * The Longines Diver looks very different in 39mm. (Source: Longines) * Watch nerds don’t need to bicker anymore. (Source: The Watch League) Thank you for tuning in! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theprodigalguide.substack.com/subscribe

    No one, absolutely no one, wants smart glasses.

  4. Jun 5

    Ignore brand, size, price: It's all about design.

    It’s Friday; it’s five o’clock in London; that means it’s time to down tools, pour yourself a drink, and look back at what a Prodigal week it has been. Glass in hand? Let us offer you some canapés of news and views. Things we learnt this week: * Naoya Hida doesn’t need Zenith. (Source: Hodinkee) * If you’re a middle-aged performance car fan with adult-sized kids, there’s no better car than a Polestar 5. (Source: Car Magazine) * Tudor has finally rightsized the Black Bay Chrono. (Source: Hodinkee * Timex has nailed the Atelier Chronograph Quartz M1q. (Source: Timex) * Audi has forgotten what made the C Concept so compelling. (Source: TopGear) Thank you for tuning in! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theprodigalguide.substack.com/subscribe

    Ignore brand, size, price: It's all about design.

  5. May 29

    The Luce is many things but it's not a Ferrari

    It’s Friday; it’s five o’clock in London; that means it’s time to down tools, pour yourself a drink, and look back at what a Prodigal week it has been. Glass in hand? Let us offer you some canapés of news and views. Things we learnt this week: * The markets and social media trolls alike hate Ferrari’s first EV (Source: The Financial Times) * Ferrari isn’t going after existing customers with the Luce (Source: The Economist) * Cleo Abram’s YouTube channel is an absolute delight: smart, optimistic and beautifully made (Source: YouTube) Thanks for tuning in and welcome to the weekend, folks! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theprodigalguide.substack.com/subscribe

  6. May 22

    Watches we want but can't have

    It’s Friday; it’s five o’clock in London; that means it’s time to down tools, pour yourself a drink, and look back at what a Prodigal week it has been. Glass in hand? Let us offer you some canapés of news and views. Things we learnt this week: * Instagram has ruined everything. (Source: The Financial Times) * Some of the finest, most traditional Swiss-style watchmaking comes from Japan. (Source: Naoya Hida) * Mermont makes a watch that’s…close to perfect. (Source: Hodinkee) * Watch snobs like us should pay more attention to Longines. (Source: Monochrome) * BMW lacks vision. (Source: TopGear) * Breitling is determined to continue the enshittification of its classic designs. (Source: Fratello) * If you’re dumb enough to buy a Cybertuck, you’re dumb enough to drive it into a lake. (Source: Gizmodo) * Nobody loves Thierry Stern as much as Thierry Stern loves Thierry Stern. (Source: Hodinkee) Thanks for tuning in and welcome to the weekend, folks. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theprodigalguide.substack.com/subscribe

  7. May 15

    Tudor and Audemars Piguet go pop!

    It’s Friday; it’s five o’clock in London; that means it’s time to down tools, pour yourself a drink, and look back at what a Prodigal Week it has been. Glass in hand? Let us offer you some canapés of news and views. * Fratello, 15 May 2026: Hands-on with the Tudor Monarch Hands * Monochrome, 14 May 2026: The new MeisterSinger Souscription Panthero Jumping Hour Guilloché * Fratello, 12 May 2026: The Swatch x Audemars Piguet “Royal Pop” release * Engadget, 12 May 2026: Lotus will return to combustion engines for its cars * Rolex, 14 May 2026: Celebrating 100 years of the Oyster * CityAM: Volkswagen Golf R - RIP to the ultimate hot hatch? Thank you for tuning in! Flavor Flav says, welcome to the weekend, folks. P.S. Have you downloaded The Watch League yet? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theprodigalguide.substack.com/subscribe

  8. 04/02/2023

    Watches & Wonders 2023

    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theprodigalguide.substack.com/subscribe

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This is the podcast from the same morons who brought you The Prodigal Guide. So, these are audio ramblings around the world of high-end watches, cars, and gadgets. theprodigalguide.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Andrew Carrier
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Andrew Carrier & Eric Drosin
  • Show Website
    Prodigal Persiflage