We’re kicking off 2021, and season two of OT: The Podcast, with one of the watch scene’s biggest personalities. Adam Craniotes is the loveable larrikin founder of RedBar and Editor-at-Large for Revolution USA.

In news that will surprise absolutely no one, 2020 has been a heck of a year. But rather than focus on the negative, we’ve decided to accentuate the positive, and look back on 57 episodes of OT: The podcast and highlight some (but not all) great guests, even greater supporters (MVP Steve!) and even the odd challenge — Iceland, we’re looking at you.

J. David Weiss, describes his job as ‘designing silly boats for silly people’ which, if we’re completely honest is a little bit of an understatement. The truth is that Weiss is one of the world’s leading designers of superyachts. So, to make the most of the opportunity, Felix and Andy decided to commission their own modest superyacht, the OT Cruiser. And while they spent the modest $30M budget, they learned some valuable tips on the finer points of yacht design. Ideal sizes, why Italy is your best choice for a shipyard, what makes helipads so tricky and more.

’Twas the week before Christmas, and we thought we’d take the opportunity to put a festive twist on our classic watch matchmaking, Kris Kringle styles. Ho to the Ho Ho people. But, we’re not doing it alone. We’ve enlisted some of our favourite internet watch friends, Adrian Barker from Bark & Jack, Jenni Elle and Kat and Katlen from Tenn & Two. And while you might expect this to quickly devolve into chaos (much like any Christmas gathering), Andy, in his festive-est hat, has tried to impose some simple rules. They are as follows. Names are drawn randomly out of a hat, and two hypothetically gifted watches released in 2020. One with a $5K USD budget, and an end game option with a $50K USD budget. What could go possibly go wrong?

Fashion is fleeting, but style is eternal. That’s something Jamie Kerr Ferguson understands well. Better known as JKF Man on the ‘Gram, Jamie has had a long and varied career working in the men’s style world, you might have spotted his photography on, A Continuous Lean, Permanent Style or The Rake. We talk style, fits and, of course, watches.

Wei Koh, founder of pioneering watch title Revolution and style bible The Rake, cuts a large and legendary figure. And while he’s known for his style and deep knowledge of watches, the heart of Koh’s charm lies in his self-awareness and affability. These traits come through strong in this interview. Essential listening for style fans and watch lovers alike.

Cadel Evans is the greatest Australian cyclist of all time, a four-time Olympian and Tour de France winner, who is a passionate ambassador for the sport. He’s also a watch collector, something that started well before Jean-Claude Biver gifted him a unique yellow Hublot to celebrate his TDF win. That watch has a place of pride in his collection, sitting alongside Patek Phillipe, Panerai and more than a few Rolex models.

By his own reckoning, Tim Mosso has reviewed some 6 or 7000 watches, many of them on Watchbox’s YouTube channel. The combination of experience, deep product knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of how watches are made, bought and sold makes Tim Mosso someone to listen to, especially if you’re looking to buy a watch.

Dan Tanenbaum, better known on Instagram as @watchpartsmotorcycle is a man who defies easy definition, but we’ll do out gosh-darned best. He’s a lifelong collector who fell into watches and turned that passion into an art form. We chat to Dan about how a quest to find his son a Rolex Submariner 6538, which he ended up purchasing, not with cash or card, but with actual gold bullion. That’s not the only special piece in Dan’s collection; there’s also a very sentimental Heuer Montreal. From watches, we cover off how the tech entrepreneur and ex ad-man turned a side hustle making motorbike sculptures out of watch parts turned into creating custom work for Kidrobot and Chief Keef.

In the hallowed (and impeccably dressed) halls of men's style, Mark Cho is a legend. Co-founder of influential retailer The Armoury and co-owner of menswear institution Drake's. Cho has undoubtedly made his mark on modern men's style. And given Cho's general sartorial good sense it should come as no surprise that he views a good watch is an essential wardrobe item, with pieces as diverse as F.P. Journe and anOrdain.

He’s been round the world, and down the world and now he’s come back up again. We are, of course, talking about today’s guest, Charley Boorman. Since 2004 Boorman and his buddy Ewan McGregor have made a habit of travelling the globe on the back of a motorbike. Their latest, Long Way Up, which sees them ride from the tip of South America to Los Angeles is their most ambitious yet — not because of the journey itself, but because they’re doing it on electric Harley Davidsons. We talk to Charley about the challenges of finding a charge, riding while recovering from serious surgery, and what it’s like to be one of Bremont’s longest-serving ambassadors.

There’s a good chance that if you’re really deep into watches you’ve fantasised about designing your own watch or even your own watch brand. Five years ago our guest Chase Fancher turned that dream into a reality when he gave up his unfulfilling corporate day job and started Oak and Oscar, a brand born out of Chase’s love of watches, bourbon and dogs. Chase takes us through the journey of creating a brand, making the leap to full-time, the joys and challenges of building a brand and a passionate community, and what a good, sustainable smaller watch brand looks like. We hear about the new Olmsted Matte also ask Chase the hard questions, like what it would take for him to give it all up. Listen now, before Disney’s lawsuit comes into effect.

If you’re into cars and watch YouTube, you likely know Matt Farah. The LA-native is a legendary figure in the world of cars, an encyclopedia of knowledge with a disarmingly charming personality. It’s this combination that has made The Smoking Tire one of the greatest car podcasts out there. We talk to Farah about what it’s like to go from a lean online business to a bricks-and-mortar operation, with impressive new business, West Side Collector Car Storage. And of course, we also talk watches; from the secret shame of buying a watch because of Kanye West, what it’s like to daily wear a Kermit for a decade, and why you can’t be an a-hole wearing a gold Seiko.

Today's episode is action-packed! We hit the mics for a one-two combo of good old-fashioned watch matchmaking. But before we get to Juuso and Louis, the people of the internet ask Andy the tough questions over his latest acquisition, the 36mm candy pink Rolex Oyster Perpetual. He fearlessly answers every one, and by the end of it, we can guarantee you will have sold all your 40mm+ black-dialled divers and falling in love with petite fun watches. Eventually, though the questions die down and we dive into our watch matchmaking.

Today’s guest is cinematographer and photographer, Bret Curry. Bret knows his way around a watch, both on the wrist and behind the lens. Curry has worked with names like Eli Roth and Ryan White, on projects for National Geographic, AMC and Apple TV. We talk to Bret about his early wristwatch loves, and how, as someone who needs to keep an eye on the time and often has his hands full at work, a good watch is more than just a fashion accessory. We also asked Bret to break down the details of an incredible shoot he did for Blancpain at Death Valley. Beyond watches, we get some insights into shooting portraits of famous people, and honing your skills and aesthetic in an Instagram age.

Cameron Barr, the founder and CEO of Los Angeles-based watch retailer Craft & Tailored makes his living in the cut-and-thrust world of vintage watch dealing, from selling high-end vintage staples from Rolex, through to less commercial (though no less cool) oddities like Ikepod, quartz Patek and the (in)famous Watchco Omega Seamasters. And, just because, we get Cam to drop his hot takes on the best vintage (and neo-vintage) watches to buy now, as well as his top tips on buying vintage. Warning — we go deep into the reference numbers. And because Cam is a man on the coal face of vintage watches, we can’t not ask him some pointed questions about pricing, what’s hot, what’s not and if bubbles ever burst.

Phillip Toledano (AKA Mister Enthusiast) is an eccentric oddball of a human. He’s also a font of creativity, which perhaps shouldn’t be too surprising given that he’s an artist and photographer. His subjects are as diverse as the economic collapse of American business, and United States Navy pilot’s helmets, pictures that manage to tell a story more extraordinary than just what’s in the image. This critical eye is applied to watches too — another gem of Toledano advice is “Don’t look in the same direction as everyone else”, which is why he favours ugly quartz Pateks over the coveted Nautilus. In fact, Toledano seems to take joy in ugly-yet-purposeful objects, like his internet-famous Lancia Delta Integrale, which earned the nickname Bastarda, and eventually became the Viva Bastardo brand.

This week Felix talks about his custom Bremont MBII, and the very real decision paralysis he encountered using their customising tool, and we chat to Kyle Snarr who, in addition to being Watchonista’s freshly minted Marketing and Business Development officer, is the chief behind chic kerchief operation Cantonment Co. We find out just why Kyle thinks the little guys are some of the most exciting operators in the space right now, and why he he reckons Tudor are the most relevant brand on the planet right now.

William Massena is a legendary figure in the world of watches. From Timezone to Antiquorum and his own venture Massena Labs, he’s done it all. These days, of course, William is best known for Massena Lab, a collaborative laboratory that creates watches that are a fusion and old and new. His latest creation is the Uni-Racer, a loving homage to a classic Universal Geneve.