If you’ve browsed watches on the internet, you’ll likely have come across Michael Blakey. Better known as Producer Michael thanks to his YouTube channel with over one million subscribers, Michael’s videos offer a glimpse into a world of luxury, from watches to supercars to mansions. And while this sort of content is pretty common on YouTube, what makes Producer Michael stand out is his honesty and a genuine desire to have fun. You might think it’s hard to be humble talking about your watch worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, but Michael manages it.

Welcome Welcome Welcome, today’s podcast guest is none other than Rikki from Scottish Watches podcast. If you’re into watches and listen to podcasts, the chances are excellent that you’re already familiar with Rikki and the podcast he co-founded. Rikki is on OT: The Podcast to chat about his outstanding collaboration with Swatch. This isn’t your typical case of watch media cashing in on a short-run production, because they didn’t make any money off it.

Instagram is a platform saturated with watch accounts. One account that excels, both in the watches and the quality of the content is Horoloupe. We were honoured to chat to Austen Chu, the man behind the username a little while ago about all manner of things. From how Chu got started, to what it's like to be a younger collector, and how a new generation has new tastes. Of course, our conversation is dominated by his first love, Audemars Piguet. How, in 2018 he collaborated with the brand to create the stunning titanium Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar China Limited Edition, only to later find out that it had made its way onto the wrist of superstar collector Kevin Hart.

Our guest today is one of the music industries all-time greats. Shawn Stockman is one of the founders of the chart-topping, multiple Grammy-winning, genre-defining powerhouse that is Boyz II Men. He’s also, as we found out, pretty serious about watches. From the Tigger watch that he learned to tell the time on, through to Casio’s unbeatable cool. He tells us how he bought his first Rolex off a bus driver, later giving it to his father, who then pulled a peak dad-move with it. While many music stars might stay with the bling, Stockman’s tastes have matured, as he’s (mostly) of over the whole diamonds and R&B cliché. These days he’s much more likely to be wearing a Speedy, a vintage Rolex or even a Grand Seiko.

hings a little differently today. Fifty plus eps in and one season down, we’ve got a lot of new listeners. So we thought some formal introductions were in order. Andy and Felix turn the mics and interrogation-style spotlights on each other and delve into our own origin stories how they met, and what we think of watches. Felix interviews Andy, and Andy interviews Felix. And they ask the tough questions. Why does Felix hate Rolex? Does Andy have a grail? What was the first story Andy ever wrote, and how do they keep the horological passions alive? All this and more, revealed.

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.