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The Chris Voss ShowThe Chris Voss Show Podcast – Curiosity-Driven Leadership and Co-Parenting Insights with Jon Bassford
Curiosity-Driven Leadership and Co-Parenting Insights with Jon Bassford
John’s Consulting Firm: ThinkLateral.com
John’s Personal Website: JohnBassford.com
About the Guest(s):
Jon Bassford is an operations professional and entrepreneur, specializing in curiosity-driven leadership. With a background in law, John has launched and managed operations for various organizations including venture-backed startups and global nonprofits. He is the founder of Lateral Solutions, a consulting firm that helps organizations scale efficiently by analyzing and optimizing their operations. John’s curiosity is his superpower, and he channels it to foster cultur...2024-10-0229 min
Stories Behind the SongsBrice Long: Heartache on the Dance Floor (Jon Pardi) & more!We’ve got Brice Long with us on the podcast this week. Brice has enjoyed a successful 25+ year music career. As a songwriter he has had over 100 of his songs cut with artists such as Garth Brooks, George Strait, Chris Stapleton, Hank Williams Jr, Randy Houser, Josh Turner, Reba McEntire, Gary Allan, Cody Johnson, Chris Young, Jon Pardi, Easton Corbin, Lainey Wilson, Casey James, Darryl Worley, Randy Travis, Gretchen Wilson, John Michael Montgomery, Porter Wagoner and many more.
Brice has tons of wisdom to share when it comes to getting a start in music city. This is a...2024-05-1459 min
Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast365 | Jon Mailhot | Embracing Change and Leading with PurposeIn this episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris is joined by Jon Mailhot, a former top operator at Student Works who has since carved a successful career in various industries, including sales, marketing, and most recently, environmental sustainability in the plastics recycling sector. Jon shares insights from his journey, emphasizing the value of basic sales and marketing principles across different roles, from his early days in door-to-door sales to his pivotal role in procurement and sales in the plastics recycling industry. His story illustrates the importance of listening to and learning from industry professionals, as well as...2024-04-1650 min
Cinema DualEpisode 47 - Jon’s BirthdayOn this episode of Cinema Dual, Jon and Chris celebrate Jon's birthday.
Movies Discussed: Condorman, The Wrong Guy
Recommendations : Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Phantom of the Paradise, Killers of the Flower Moon (Jon), Goodfellas, The Killer, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (Chris)
For more of our movie thoughts, you can check them out at www.cinemadual.com.
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Shelor Select#222 | Jon Anderson | Sippin' Whisky and Spillin' TeaGrab your favorite glass because it's time for another episode of Shelor Select! In this lively and candid conversation, Chris teams up with the witty and charming Jon Anderson for a memorable evening filled with laughter, whiskey, and a dash of unfiltered honesty.As the whiskey flows, so does the conversation. First up, Chris and Jon dive deep into the state of the podcast, sharing behind-the-scenes insights and their vision for the future. You'll get an exclusive peek into the creative process and hear about exciting upcoming projects.But it's not all business! The duo...2023-08-251h 58
Just Swingin' ItDo Cheetos Taste Like Pickles?Welcome back to another edition of the "Just Swingin' It" podcast. On today's epsisode we get DEEP in multiple topics such as having a plan and sticking to it, risk management, knowing when to take profits, different investment/trading styles and why they all can be sucessful. We get into some of the news regarding the Russia situation (non-political of course) and the effect it is having on the markets and oil prices. Fat Baby Funds also introduces his next Fat Baby Financials topics: customer aquisition cost, and we discuss a big example of this in the sports gambling...2022-02-241h 13
Off HoursOver-polished BevelChris and Jon continue their discussion of finishing techniques, as well as custom tools, and specialized work holding techniques.
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Straight Line Engine Turning An introduction to the art, by Roger W. Smith
8mm Watchmaker’s Lathe
David Lindow
A unique & me...2021-07-2700 min
Off HoursMill of TheseusChris and Jon are back recording after lockdown. They discuss the first-documented watch produced in Canada, which Jon recently performed some conservation work on, Chris’ many machine woes, and what constitutes a perfect finish.
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Compliant Mechanisms
Bistability
Chaykin Minotaur Wristwatch Ko...2021-07-1300 min
Midnight WavesMidnight Minisode: FuneralAlas, dear listener, this week our new episode has once again been hampered by circumstances outside of our control as Chris must attend both a wake and funeral for a family member who suddenly passed on. RIP. However, Chris and Jon were kind enough to get online and remotely record a solid, meaty minisode for you! So check it out! We'll be back next week with a full slate of fabulous and incredible reviews of unimaginable accuracy and quality!
Intro song: Band of Horses - Funeral
Outro song: Arcade Fire - Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)
If y...2021-05-1736 min
Next Step LeadershipInterview with Jon Campbell, Pt 1 - Season 1, Episode 9Tracy and Chris continue there conversations in Next Step Leadership. In this episode they engage in conversation with their friend Jon Campbell about his new book, Room 6060. Jon’s book tells the story of his grandmother’s death, so Tracy and Chris ask Jon questions about her death and how he felt writing the book. Jon’s story offers hope to others as their hear this authentic dialogue about leaders facing grief in their personal and professional lives.2021-04-2919 min
Youpreneur: The Profitable Personal Brand Expert Business!Comedy, Overthinking & Soundtracks, with Jon AcuffJon Acuff worked with a researcher and asked 10,000 people if they struggled with overthinking. 99.5% of those candidates said yes. Now…. what if we could tap into our overthinking and overcome it to achieve great things? QUICK REMINDER: Doors to our Youpreneur Incubator Coaching & Mastermind are open! If you’re interested in being coached by myself, other experts and masterminding throughout the year with incredible entrepreneurs, like you, who are on the same journey, just click here for more information and to secure your place! In this episode, Chris invites Jon Acuff back onto the show to discuss his stand...2021-04-2740 min
Off HoursSymphonic Sounds of the ShopAn off-hand remark from Jon leaves Chris‘ lathe in pieces. The duo also get into what just might be the most expensive liquid on earth, as well as the exciting results of Chris’ latest casting experiment.
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Derbyshire Lathes
Project Minotaur
Scha...2021-03-2300 min
Off HoursUsing the Hive MindChris and Jon discuss joining the 21st Century, some interesting dial experiments for Project Minotaur, and Chris’ change of (mechanical) heart.
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Satellitemap.space
Sub-surface laser engraving
CO2 Laser Cutter
Fiber Laser
Black 3.0
Vantablack
Moser Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade
Waiting li...2021-03-0200 min
Off HoursStanding Watchmaker's BenchChris and Jon discuss the standing desk and standing watchmaker’s bench Chris has made, as well as Jon’s attempts to automate himself.
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Christian Lass Official website of Danish watchmaker, Christian Lass
Christian Lass on Watches by SJX
Christian Lass...2021-02-0900 min
Gitfiddles and ParadiddlesRecording Techniques: Part 2Recording Techniques Part 2. The 70's! This is the decade when recording and live music technology took off. There are so many great artst and albums that came out of this decade. During this episode Chris and Jon breakdown the groundbreaking techologies that shaped the decade AND future decades to come.
Tune into this episode for Chris and Jon's detailed breakdown of thier favorite albums from the 70's and much more. Support Gitfiddles and Paradiddles2021-02-0357 min
Off HoursEntropy Will Eventually PrevailA new year comes with reflections on last year’s themes, and new themes for 2021. Chris and Jon also discuss where they are in the process of building Project Minotaur.
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It was Utterly Terrifying Last year’s ‘Yearly Themes’ episode
My Chaos...2021-01-1200 min
Off HoursThe Shop is a ToolIt’s been a year since Chris and Rich moved into their new studio. Chris and Jon talk about the ups and downs of the first year, what has changed, and how it has affected our work.
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Dufour Simplicity Lottery Ha...2020-12-1500 min
Just Swingin' ItImportant Things to Think About When TradingWelcome back to another edition of the "Just Swingin' It" podcast. On this episode Jon is swingin' it solo with Chris away and caught up with work. In this epsiode Jon will discuss some thing he believes are important to keep in mind when trading. It is a short episode, but a good episode, so enjoy.
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Just Asian Things PodcastThe Rice Fingering MethodWelcome to the third episode of the Just Asian Things Podcast! In this episode, Chris and Jon go over how to finger your rice when cooking, why their intro music sounds like Pornhub, and the Asian f**kboy haircut. Stay tuned for Asian Randomness! Please support us by following us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justasianpodcast/ Chris Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.trizzy/ Jon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonqn/ Email us: JustAsianContact@gmail.com2020-12-0231 min
Off HoursHigh-end ArtChris and Jon discuss case making ideas and techniques, Christian Lass’ prototype reveal, and Dufour’s phenomenal success at auction. Plus Off Hours merch is now available
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Paul Burberry on Instagram
Paul Burberry on Off Hours
SIHH 2019 The episode in whic...2020-12-0100 minJust Asian Things PodcastGetting Beaten with ChopsticksThis week, Jon & Chris attempt podcasting for a second time! We talk about cheap first dates, Asian superstitions, getting disciplined as kids, and making your money's worth at all you can eat buffets... but more importantly, Chris tells his story about his mom shaving his leg hair?? Tune in for Asian randomness! Please support us by following us on social media:
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2020-11-2540 min
Just Asian Things PodcastWhy Can't You Be Like Your Cousin?Welcome to our FIRST ever episode! Chris and Jon begin their podcast career discussing their terrible Vietnamese, Asian glow, role models, and work lingo. Tune in to hear them talk nonsense!
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Chris Instagram: @C.Trizzy
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Email us: JustAsianContact@gmail.com2020-11-2038 min
Off HoursPaul BurberryChris and Jon are joined by precision machinist, vintage pen restorer, and pen maker, Paul Burberry.
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University of Ottawa
Solidworks 3D modelling software
HAAS Automation Inc. Makers of CNC equipment
Machinery’s Handbook The quintessential machine shop Bible
Thread Micrometer
Th...2020-11-1700 minJust Swingin' ItSimple Moving AverageWelcome back to another edition of "Just Swingin' It." On today's episode we tell you about the Simple Moving Average and how it relates to Jon's RSI back study. Then we just have a general discussion on the happenings of the market in the previous week, what we expect this week. We recap last week's Buy/Sell competition picks and lock in our new picks for this week, as Chris looks to extend his lead, and Jon looks to get out of the basement. Sit back and enjoy. Be sure to do you HW and share this episode with...2020-10-261h 29
Off HoursThe Hero EggChris and Jon follow up on a number of topics old and new, including Christian Lass’ new movement, Ferdinand Berthoud’s FB 2RE, fumé dials, the “Faberge Egg” of Octopussy, as well as some new tools Chris has been making.
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Free-spru...2020-10-2000 min
Off HoursStatute of Limitations on SpoilersChris and Jon discuss the model making techniques of The Mandalorian, Ferdinand Berthoud’s FB 2RE, and a new project they’re collaborating on.
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Squeegee Work Episode 55 of Off Hours
Blade Runner Four disc Collector’s Edition, including the Theatrical Cut, which is Chr...2020-10-0600 minJust Swingin' ItFutures Trading LIVE With DouglasOnTradingWelcome back to another edition of the "Just Swingin' It" podcast. On today's episode Jon is coming to you live on the Pivotal Trading YouTube channel with special guest DouglasOnTrading back for round two on the show. On tonight's episode Jon and Douglas are talking futures trading, but are also trading live during the show. Douglas is a very talented futures trader, has a great sense of humor and tells some good advice. Jon hits the Buy/Sell picks review from last week as well as gives out this weeks picks. Relax and Enjoy. Be sure to do your...2020-09-281h 13
Off HoursChristian Lass - Part 2 Chris and Jon continue their conversation with independent watchmaker, Christian Lass. They dive into more details about his upcoming watch, complex mechanical marvels, and collaborating with his wife, master engraver, Hanne Gleich.
Part 1 of Jon & Chris’ conversation with Christian
Christian Lass Official website in English (also available in Danish)
Follow Christian Lass on Instagram
Vianney Halter Christian worked with independent watchmaker, Vianney Halter, for several years
Søren Andersen Horological conservator based in Copenhagen, Denmark where Christian worked before joining Vianney Halter
Christian’s CNC Machine Made by the man himself
Microdrilling
ASCO Micro Drill Bits
Aciera Thread Cutti...2020-09-2200 minJust Swingin' ItWelcome to Pivotal Trading and Spreads In-DepthWelcome to another edition of "Just Swingin' It." Chris is back and there is BIG news regarding the show. "Just Swingin' It" has now been picked up by Pivotal Trading, so LETS GO!!. Jon and Chris will now act as admins on the Pivotal Trading platform and Discord. There is a free version and Level 1 membership for only $5/month that gets you educational resources, trading ideas, the ability to make chart requests and more, so join up.
On this episode of the podcast we hit rewind and dive further into spread strategies when trading options with emphasis o...2020-08-311h 27
Off HoursHacking AboutChris and Jon discuss some new potential camera and video options for watchmakers, specifically in the studio, as well as some follow-up on free-sprung balances.
Seeing Through a Watchmaker’s Eyes IWC’s Cyberloupe
IWC Virtual Tours In light of COVID-19, IWC has launched an online initiative allowing people to tour their manufacturing facilities virtually, including getting a peek through the loupe of a watchamker, thanks to their Cyberloupe
A Digital Loupe Chris & Jon first chatted about the concept of a virtual loupe back in episode 19
Scalar Teleglass T3-F The head-mounted display Jon used to build a digi...2020-08-2500 minJust Swingin' ItThe Small Futures ExchangeWe are back for another edition of "Just Swingin' It" and today we are talking futures trading for our educational segment, namely the Small Futures Exchange. Jon breaks down everything you need to know. We give our Buy/Sell paicks for the week, there is 1 week fter this one for the first round of the competition and Chris leads currently 7 to 6. We even discuss a little PredictIt. Sit back, have a laugh while learning a thing or two. Do you HW and share this show with 5 friends.
Chris will be on vacation the next two episodes and D...2020-08-181h 27
Off HoursSimplicity is KingJon and Chris follow up on a few projects discussed over the last few years, and take a deep dive into the details of free-sprung movements.
“Beginners acutely feel the struggles of other beginners” Tatiana Mac on why beginners should teach
Watchmaking by George Daniels
Dean DK YouTube Channel
USB C Unicorn Jon took North’s AR glasses for a spin back in Episode 38
Google Acquires North, makers of Focals AR glasses
Focals by North
Myo Armband A gesture control armband made by North (then known as Thalmic Labs) prior to their AR glasses
Mudra Band A gesture contro...2020-08-1100 minJust Swingin' ItBets's vs Alpha'sWelcome back to another edition of 'Just Swingin' It." Today we are back to our standard program, no guests this show just Jon and Chris chatting it up. On this episode we continue in our options series by discussing "Beta," "Alpha," and "Beta Weighted Delta." We recap the Buy/Sell picks from last week and see how Fat Baby Funds did. The score between Jon and Chris is 6-5. We pick new picks for the upcoming week and recap last week's market performance. Sit back and relax. Be sure to do you HW and tell at least 5 friends.
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Off HoursOpen Source MovementChris and Jon take a deep dive into a few of the open source movement projects online, as well as discuss the business of independent watchmaking.
SPEMT A collaborative watchmaking project, with a novel escapement
Open Movement Project
ETA 6497
Dan Spitz An interview on Minutia Repeater
Remy Cools
SIHH 2019 Jon & Chris chatted about some of Remy’s work back in episode 35
Lycee Edgar Faure A New York Times profile of the Lycee Edgar Faure polytechnic school in France, which specializes in watchmaking
George Daniels
Roger W. Smith
Habring2
ETA 7750
Learn Watchmaking A course by Christian Lass
Incabloc Anti-shock sy...2020-07-2800 min
Off HoursPotpourri in Your PomanderChris and Jon discuss Christian Lass’ online Masterclass, Dr Rebecca Struthers’ talk on Fakes and Forgeries, and how Chris uses reference books for inspiration.
Awair Air quality monitors
Esembl-o-graf by William O. Smith Sr. and William O. Smith Jr.
The Hardy Boys Old school, blue, hardcover Franklin W. Dixon mystery fiction
Farewell The last day of metal typesetting at the New York Times
Movement by Guido Mocafico
Book of Plates from Lost Art Press
Learn Watchmaking A series of online courses from Christian Lass
Roger W. Smith
Christian Klings
Haas Automation
Kern Microtechnik
Gorton Pantographs
Project 248 from Struthers Watc...2020-07-1400 minJust Swingin' ItWhat is the "Delta?"It is a new trading week, you know what that means......we are back for another addition of "Just Swingin' It." The plan was a straight to the point episode, but if you've been listening to the show you know that is not possible means as random things pop into our heads. In this episode we continue our "What are options" series hopping into the Greeks starting with Delta. We then recap the Buy/Sell/Watch stocks from last week (Last weeks record: 6-3 Chris). We end the show with our new picks for this week. Jon takes us...2020-07-131h 05
Off HoursTime Capsule WorkshopChris and Jon discuss the current reality of holding major conferences virtually, as well as the challenges and importance of sharing knowledge.
T4AP vGTG Season 1 Wrap Up Time 4A Pint is taking a (much deserved) break
Google Meet Adding Blurred Backgrounds Last episode Jon & Chris spent some time discussing how to use external cameras on video calls, which can have the added upside of introducing a bokeh effect, Google will soon be adding a “virtual bokeh” effect to Google Meet
Blurred Backgrounds in Skype Turns out Skype has had the ability to blur the background of video call...2020-06-3000 minJust Swingin' ItWhat are my "Options?"On today's episode the boys jump into options in our educational segment "Stock Jargon with Jon." Today was an introductionary segment to begin to build a base in the complex system of options. We will continue building on our options discussion for a few weeks, hopefully helping you become a better options trader. In between our episode and discussions to learn more check out the Tasty Works (No Free Ads) video series on YouTube called "Stepping up to Options." The boy's discussed their trade moves and how the market did last week. Jon had a nice bear week and...2020-06-291h 36
Off HoursFour Frames Out of SyncJon and Chris chat about their appearance on Time 4A Pint, along with some follow out from that show.
Bellus3D FaceApp A tool Jon & Chris used to 3D print tailor-fit frames for face masks in the fight against COVID-19
DIY Surgical Mask Brace Another option for making close-fitting masks, using a rubber sheet
Time 4A Pint Virtual GTG #11 featuring Chris & Jon
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K The camera Chris used for his T4AP livestream
Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro The livestream switcher Chris used to pipe the video feed from his 4K camera into his computer
Panasonic...2020-06-1600 minJust Swingin' ItGET ON PREDICTIT (No Free Ads)The boy's are back for another week of swing trading. It is raining Chris hopes that is not a sign of the week to come in the market. The boys tackle the subject everyone dreads in the educational segment: Taxes. The new Buy/Sell/Watch stocks are picked for the week, Chris leads 4-2. News from last week is discussed including: Chinese government infiltration, and how all the pansies are afraid of Dave Portnoy. GO PRES GO!! Also, Jon introduces PredictIt a place where you can "trade" things you would normally bet such as who will win the election...2020-06-151h 57Just Swingin' ItDone with Jerome PowellWelcome back to "Just Swingin' It." It was a major down week in the market and only one person is cheering.........Jon. On today's episode Jon had his day finally after listening to Chris dominate for a few weeks. The boy's discuss "dividends" and "div/yield" and shartre their thoughts and stratgies on long term investing. There was a recap of the Buy/Sell/Watch segment...going into this week Chris was up 4-1, can Jon even up the score? The major news for the week will be discussed on Monday's episode, and only one news story is discussed...2020-06-1342 minJust Swingin' ItWE ARE BACK!!The boy's are back with Chris coming live from his back porch at his new house. The reason there was no episode last Friday or Monday morning was due to Chris getting moved in to his new place as well as needing time to get the internet going, but it all got worked out and WE ARE BACK!! On today's episode the boy's educate everyone on some very important terms: Earnings Call, Earnings Per Share (eps), and P/E Ratio. The Buy/Sell/Hold stocks are recapped from last week. Chris dominated the week taking both points and is...2020-06-091h 15
Off HoursNearly an Identical NameChris and Jon discuss new 3D printers, becoming more opinionated in design choices, and virtual pints.
Richemont’s Artificially High Losses Turns out the 67% drop Jon & Chris spoke about last episode is closer to 34% when their acquisition of Net-A-Porter is properly accounted for
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Formlabs Form 3
3D Printing The episode of Off Hours in which Jon & Chris discussed A. Lange & Söhne’s technique for attaching lugs to their watch cases
Jaipur Pen Chris’ Jaipur Pen design
Niello
LIGA
Jarvis Standing Desk The standing desk frame that Chris based his watchmaking bench off of
Magic Keyboard The keyboard...2020-06-0200 minJust Swingin' ItBook Value vs Market CapOn today's episode of the "Just Swingin' It" podcast Jon is BACK, and the boy's discuss differences between "Book Value" and "Market Capitilization (Market Cap)," and how to use these values when picking stocks to trade. The stocks for the Buy/Sell/Hold competition are chosen for the week, Chris leads 2-1 going into week 3. Elon Musk's baby SpaceX shuttle docked autonomously, (with astronauts aboard) with the international space station on Sunday morning, how this relates to Tesla stock is dug into. Many of the news stories from Friday's episode is reanalyzed thus giving Jon the opportunity to provide...2020-06-011h 07Just Swingin' ItSwingin' It SoloOn this week's Friday episode of the "Just Swingin' It" podcast Jon was unavailbale, so Chris is Swingin' It solo. He may not have knocked it out of the park, but he at least hit a double. The boy's will be back together for the Monday episode. Still a great episode you do not want to miss. First thing is first, the boy's give credit where credit is due.....the listeners as they learned that "Just Swingin' It" has been reviewed and picked up by iTunes and Apple Podcasts a great step, huge thanks to the Swingers. On the...2020-05-301h 20Just Swingin' ItChoking on SuccessWeek two of the Just Swingin' It Podcast brings a 4 day market week with the markets closed for Memorial Day. Thanks to all the current, former, and future military, this episode is dedicated to you. On this episode the Jon teaches everyone the different order types to consider when buying/selling a security, while about dying mid-episode. Chris teaches Jon something new as well. The boy's give their Buy/Sell/Hold picks of the week, the competition is tied 1-1. The new small futures exchange is discussed and is a great opportunity to get in now while prices are...2020-05-261h 18
Off HoursSpiralling AirstreamJon and Chris discuss more outrageous gear ratios and other objects of wonder.
Making a GOOGOL:1 Reduction with Lego Gears
Here’s What a Googol:1 Gear Ratio Looks Like The googol:1 gear ratios Jon & Chris spoke about back in Episode 61
BrickLink
LEGO Technic Bucket Wheel Excavator
Ruhla Watches
LEGO Tensegrity Sculpture Tutorial
Can you Tensegrity? A collection of builds inspired by the LEGO tensegrity sculpture tutorial above
Gravity Week
Reuleaux Triangle
Reuleaux Tetrahedron
Wobble Broaching An overview of how rotary broaching works
Pause for Thought Wallpaper Magazine talks to watch execs about how the meaning of time is ch...2020-05-1937 min
Off HoursBuilding a CathedralChris and Jon discuss the possible death of Baselworld, the birth of virtual get togethers, marketing in 2020, and laser experiments.
Raynald Aeschlimann Interview Gear Patrol’s pointed interview with the head of Omega Watches
Omega “Speedy Tuesday” Limited Edition
Omega “Ultraman” Limited Edition
Rolex, Patek Philippe, et al Pull Out of Baselworld
LVMH Brands Pull Out of Baselworld Hot on the heels of Rolex & Patek Philippe, Zenith, Hublot, TAG Heuer & more also leave the fair
Baselworld
EPHJ A Swiss trade show focused on precision manufacturing
SIHH / Watches & Wonders
AHCI Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants
Tudor Watches...2020-05-0500 min
The Jon Gordon PodcastThe Money Tree with Chris GuillebeauOn this episode of The Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Chris Guillebeau. Chris is a fascinating guy. In addition to being a prolific author and thinker, he's done something that most listening haven't. He's visited every country in the world (193 in total), and he did it before his 35th birthday. Pretty amazing. Chris also hosts a daily podcast called, Side Hustle School, which is downloaded more than two million times a month and he’s the founder of the World Domination Summit. Chris and Jon talk about a variety of topics from dealing with the realities we’...2020-04-0627 minThe Jon Gordon PodcastThe Money Tree with Chris GuillebeauOn this episode of The Positive University Podcast, bestselling author Jon Gordon talks with Chris Guillebeau. Chris is a fascinating guy. In addition to being a prolific author and thinker, he's done something that most listening haven't. He's visited every country in the world (193 in total), and he did it before his 35th birthday. Pretty amazing. Chris also hosts a daily podcast called, Side Hustle School, which is downloaded more than two million times a month and he’s the founder of the World Domination Summit. Chris and Jon talk about a variety of topics from dealing with the realities we’...2020-04-0627 min
Off HoursArtist Hermit
Jon is housebound. Chris is bubble hopping. As a pandemic sweeps the globe—bringing laser prices down along with it—they discuss two very different globe-like complications.
Underwater Adventures Time4APint Episode 53
Casio F91W
G-Shock Dream Project A solid gold Casio G-Shock
G-Shock Full Metal 5000 Geometric Casio adds a new laser-etched design to the G-Shock line
G-Shock Full Metal 5000 Camouflage A previous laser-etched G-Shock design
Rolex Day-Date 40 Rolex began offering laser-etched watches in their Day-Date collection during Baselworld 2015
100W Fiber Laser Chris has a new fiber laser on the way
CO2 vs. Fiber Lasers
Silverhand Gothic Overlay Pen...2020-03-241h 07
Off HoursForce Multipliers
Chris has returned from WorkbenchCon with a new fidget spinner and knowledge of plasma and saws. Jon and Chris discuss the updates to the new studio as well as a few watches at opposite ends of the manufacturing spectrum.
WorkbenchCon
Chris’ New Toy
SPROK-IT Bernie Solo’s fidget spinner
Send Cut Send The service Solo used to make the bike chain fidget spinner
ESAB Rebel EMP 205ic The plasma cutter Chris handled at WorkbenchCon
Powermax 45 The plasma cutter Chris and Rich use
Langmuir Systems Makers of the CNC system that will drive the plasma cutter at Rich & Chris’ studio...2020-03-1054 min
Off HoursIt Was Utterly Terrifying
It is yearly theme time again. Chris and Jon discuss how successful 2019’s themes were, what their 2020 themes are, and an update on Chris’ shop move.
My Chaos is Self-imposed Last year’s ‘Yearly Themes’ episode
Silver Hand Youtube Channel
Loen Design YouTube Channel
Rich Loen
WorkbenchCon Chris & Rich will be attending WorkbenchCon in Atlanta next month
Jimmy DiResta
2020-01-2843 min
Off HoursAbsolutely Palatial
Chris and Jon discuss a number of articles and videos covering Kari Voutilainen’s shop and watchmaking, Dean DK’s excellent YouTube channel and his shop visits while in Switzerland, as well as the new home of Silver Hand Studios.
Prince Horology School A new watchmaking school will be opening in Cambodia in 2020
Off Hours Episode 4 An episode all about watchmaking schools
Commissioning the Voutilainen GMT-Villes Custom Time Zone Watch
My Journey with Kari Voutilainen GaryG on commissioning a custom chronograph from Kari Voutilainen
Inside Voutilainen’s Dial Manufacturing & Watchmaking Facilities with TheWatches TV
Ikea Lamp
Moiré Effect
Picklin...2019-12-1751 min
Off HoursRedesigning Numbers
Chris and Jon discuss the new pad printer from Kent Printers, as well as the typeface design Lee worked on for Chris’ new dial.
Kent Pad Printers Chris picked up his pad printer & attended some training on it at Kent Pad Printers
Heat Transfer Paper A product Chris mentioned experimenting with for watch dials back in Episode 46
LEGO Minifigures A video clip of LEGO Minifigures being pad printed in one of LEGO’s factories
Epilame
Duck Brand Packing Tape An effective way to clean the ink off of a silicon pad used for pad printing
Blue Shop Towels
Kimw...2019-12-0359 min
Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast083 | Jon England | The Key Drivers of Entrepreneurial and Professional SuccessIn today’s show Chris interviews, Jon England, VP of Parity, Inc. Jon reveals some interesting details about his career and highlights some crucial values and habits which have been the key drivers of his success.
This show starts with Jon recalling his life before Student Works. Like many of us, John lacked clarity in his formative years. Only when he turned 18, did he start contemplating the long term-fallout of his actions? So, what steps did Jon take once he realized his folly?
In the next segment of the show, listeners will learn how joining Stu...2019-10-1547 min
Off HoursInfinitely Recyclable
Chris and Jon discuss the end of the Santa Fe Symposium, archery tag, Apple’s Series 5 Watch, and Chris’ upcoming pad printer purchase.
Santa Fe Symposium
Eddie Bell
The Goldsmiths’ Company Jewellery Materials Congress
Portland Jewelry Symposium
SNAG The Society of North American Goldsmiths
Dr. Robert Organ
ChefSteps’ Ultimate Guide to Chocolate Chip Cookies “The perfect blend of chewy, crispy, buttery, chocolatey goodness”
ChefSteps Joule Sous vide cooking made simple
Bon Appétit Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chris’ Eggroll Challenge
Playback Bar & Gamespace
45lb Recurve Bow
Carbon Arrows
Archer Watches
Apple Watch
SIHH 2019 Episode 35 of Off Hours
Vacheron Constantin Twin Beat Perpe...2019-10-0849 min
Off HoursWatchmaking – Lathes
In the fourth instalment of our series on George Daniels’ book, Watchmaking, Chris and Jon discuss the watchmaker’s lathe, its uses, and what to look for when buying one.
Watchmaking by George DanielsLathesStruthers’ Project 248 2 Minds, 4 Hands, One 8mm LatheTurning Between CentresMakers Rendezvous Chris tried his hand at turning poplar on a pull lathe at Makers Rendezvous 2019 Lee ValleyZaratsu PolishingHoltzapffel Makers of ornamental lathesWatchmakers LatheSchaublin LathesAciera F1Micro 100 Carbide ToolingMachinery’s HandbookDMT Diamond Bench StonesRuby HoneMaking High Speed Steel CuttersGrinding Lathe Tools4 Jaw Chuck Centering competition at Bar Z BashCowells Makers of small machine toolsVector Watchmaker Lathes & Accessories2019-09-2400 min
Off HoursPeter Speake-Marin Part 2
Peter Speake-Marin joins Chris and Jon for a conversation about life as an independent watchmaker and his most recent endeavour, The Naked Watchmaker Project. This is part two of two. Part one can be listened to here.
Peter Speake-Marin Part One If you haven’t listened to it already, we recommend first listening to part one of our conversation with PeterThe Naked WatchmakerStoic World Peter Speake-Marin’s latest venture in watchmakingSpeake-Marin Watch Brand The watch brand that Peter & his wife, Daniela, founded & later soldGreubel ForseyIan Skellern Tim FerrissThe Four Hour Work WeekStoicismSomlo Antiques Graveyard Full of Secrets Philippe Dufo...2019-09-1042 minOff HoursPeter Speake-Marin - Part 1
Peter Speake-Marin joins Chris and Jon for a conversation about life as an independent watchmaker and his most recent endeavour, The Naked Watchmaker Project. This is part one of two.
The Naked Watchmaker
Speake-Marin Watch Brand
St. John’s Comprehensive School The school young Peter Speake attended before Hackney Technical College
Hackney Technical College The institution where Peter first learned the craft of horology; the horology program at Hackney College closed down in the late 1990s
Philippe Dufour
Maximilian Büsser Founder of MB&F
WOSTEP The Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Education Program
Antoine Simonin
Piaget
Somlo Anti...2019-08-2730 min
Gitfiddles and ParadiddlesStay The CourseIn this episode we dig into a news article about streaming services (Spotify, Amazon, Google etc) filing an appeal over a possible rate increase for publishers and songwriters. Of course this is a topic of much debate. Chris and Jon are pretty passionate about this topic and are pretty outspoken over this. Where do you stand?
We get asked a lot of questions about being full time working musicians. One of the most prominent is: How do you sustain yourself financially? Jon and Chris jump into this and give a lot of insight on ways to make...2019-08-191h 00
Off HoursThe Wobble of the EarthChris and Jon discuss the horological parts of Chris’ recent trip to the UK, including Greenwich, a visit with the #watchnerd, pad printing, and the BHI’s chronograph course.
Silver Car Debunked
Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows Team
Fordite
Black Badger Composites
Black Badger x Bamford
Mokume-gane
Purple Car Wrap in Macao
Papers from the Goldsmiths’ Congress
Royal Observatory in Greenwich
The sky was too overcast for Chris to read the time on Jon’s favourite sundial in Greenwich
Prime Meridian
Why the North Star Changes
John Harrison
Derek Pratt & Harrison’s H4 Book & DVD available from the B...2019-08-1349 min
Off HoursA Rather Destroyed Aston MartinChris returns from the Goldsmiths’ Company Jewellery Materials Congress. He and Jon discuss Crown Jewels, gold jugs, and the horrible things people do to nice cars.
Santa Fe Sympoaium Papers Papers from the 2019 Santa Fe Symposium have been posted
The Goldsmiths’ Company Jewellery Materials Congress Chris delivered a paper on niello at the congress in July
The Goldsmiths’ Company
Dr. Robert Organ
Detection of Fake Antique Silver Plate Dr. Organ’s paper presented at the 2017 Santa Fe Symposium
Kicked Out by Royalty Chris recounted his behind the scenes tour of the Goldsmiths’ Company back in episode 17
Eddie Bell Founder of...2019-07-3050 min
Gitfiddles and ParadiddlesAliens and Conjured EffectsFly Dates. In this episode we dive into how to best prepare for a fly gig. Planning for a fly date is much more of a detailed process than just showing up to your local bar / venue. Jon gives us some great insights on his most recent preparation for a fly date / gig he has coming up soon.
What kind of gear should you bring? What gear should you request to have waiting on you? Chris and Jon cover these in good detail.
We also add an incredible song to our list of “What Makes Th...2019-07-3038 min
Gitfiddles and ParadiddlesYou've Been WarnedIn this episode Jon and Chris dive into the news that Gibson Guitars has restructured it’s corporate team. With this, they (Gibson) have released some interesting videos with specific comments that have the guitar community a little upset. We weight in on this with a few thoughts of our own.
Chris and Jon also dive into the what it means to have good stage presence and the proper ways to include it in your own performance as a working musician. Support Gitfiddles and Paradiddles2019-07-1545 min
Off HoursKamado Joe in the SnowJon and Chris discuss the tribulations of baking the world’s best chocolate chip cookies, as well as a new method Chris is experimenting with to rapidly prototype watch dials.
The World’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookie According to The Food Lab
Valrhona Chocolate Makers of the chocolate Jon used in his cookies
Bon Appétit Chocolate Chip Cookie Chris’ favourite chocolate chip cookie recipe
Cookie in a Cookie The chocolate chip portion of this double-stuffed cookie on its own is the usual go-to recipe around Jon’s house
Skillet Cookie Because, of course, Chris has barbecued chocolate chip cook...2019-07-0235 min
Off HoursStuck on RunwaysChris and Jon continue discussing Chris’ month of travel. This episode they discuss Makers Central and the Santa Fe Symposium.
Birmingham Jewellery Quarter
Makers Central Chris recently exhibited at Makers Central with his good friend, Rich Loen
Loen Design
Vectric Vectric helped make it possible for Rich & Chris to showcase at Makers Central
CNC Mill Kit The kit that Rich based his new puck carving mill off of
MAKE Magazine & Maker Faire Shutting Down
Dale Dougherty Founder of MAKE
NSNorth A conference Jon attended while Chris was on the other side of the pond
Ken Kocienda One of th...2019-06-1847 min
Off HoursFlying Cap JewelsChris has returned from a month of travel. He and Jon discuss the day/date and automatic course he took at the British Horological Institute.
BHI Short Courses Chris recently attended another short course at the British Horological Institute
Seth Kennedy Antiquarian watchmaker Seth Kennedy
Cousins A horological supply house in the UK
ETA 6497 Assembly of an ETA 6497 pocket watch caliber
ETA 2836-2 One of the watch calibers Chris worked with on this trip to the BHI
Seiko 7S26 The other caliber Chris worked with on this trip to the BHI
Tissot Powermatic 80 An inexpensive Tissot containing one...2019-06-0442 min
Gitfiddles and ParadiddlesShould You Move To Nashville?We get this question a lot… Should I Move To Nashville?
Here's the thing...
If you do move, do you have the willpower to stay? Can you afford to be there for several years as you build up your resume?
These are just a few questions to ask yourself before you take this big leap. Well that all depends on a series of very specific things.
In this episode Chris and Jon dig into what it means to move to Nashville and what to expect if you do.Support Gi...2019-05-2838 min
Off HoursWatchmaking – BenchesChris and Jon continue their discussion of George Daniels’ book Watchmaking. In this episode they discuss work benches.
Watchmaking by George Daniels
Phone Posture An article about the toll that craning our necks has on our spines
Archer Watches
California Closets
Economical Watchmaking Bench Popular in jewellery shops, an appropriate height bench for watch work
Adjustable Height Watchmaking Bench A high-end watchmaking bench with electronic height adjustment & padded arm rests
IKEA Standing Desks
Motorized Table Lift Kit from Lee Valley
Jarvis Standing Desk The standing desk frame that Chris is considering basing his watchmaking bench off of...2019-05-2120 min
Off HoursWatchmaking – Floor to CeilingChris and Jon begin a series discussing George Daniels’ book Watchmaking.
Watchmaking by George Daniels—the only reference book you need to build a watch from the raw materials
Canadian Horological Institute With its massive floor to ceiling windows, the building that originally housed the CHI is still standing across from the St. James Cathedral in Toronto
5500K Light Bulbs
Eye Strain Tips from the Mayo Clinic for reducing eye strain
Light Cabinet A multi-temperature light box for colour assessment
Hue Bulbs Philips Hue smart bulbs offer a range of colours that you can program or alter on a wh...2019-05-0738 min
Off HoursBurn Quite NicelyChris and Jon talk about a unique balance wheel, resin-based 3D printers, and wireless earbuds. If you’re in Birmingham, UK on May 11 or 12, 2019 be sure to drop by Makers Central and say hi to Chris.
This episode of Off Hours was made possible in partthanks to the Santa Fe Symposium
Learn more at www.santafesymposium.org
Frodsham Double Impulse Chronometer There was a blunder last episode & the Frodsham dial was errantly referred to as enamel when it is ceramic, thankfully we were more on the ball back in Episode 14
Th...2019-04-2350 min
Off HoursFlat Polished Blued ScrewBlued screws, blued indices, blued hands. Steel isn’t the only thing that’s blue in this episode. Chris and Jon chat about tempering steel, Baselworld 2019, and Swiss customs.
This episode of Off Hours was made possible in partthanks to the Santa Fe Symposium
Learn more at www.santafesymposium.org
Frodsham Chronometer Dr. Magnus Bosse goes hands-on with the Charles Frodsham Double Impulse Chronometer
Aviano A typeface similar to the one used for the indices on Akrivia’s Tourbillon Barrette Miroir
Rennie Mackintosh The font Chris is working with for his cu...2019-04-0948 min
Off HoursYou Don't Have Anywhere to HideChris and Jon discuss some of the interesting dials Chris is using for inspiration in his own watches.
Ball Screws Chris upgraded his TAIG mill with ball screws
TAIG Mill
Rich Loen Chris & Rich recently gave another presentation on building your own CNC machine
Mach 3 CNC software
Fusion 360 The software Chris has been using to model his watch case designs
Rhino3D The 3D modelling software Chris has used to model a number of his pen designs
RhinoCAM A CAM plug-in for Rhino3D
Flow along surface A technique in Rhino3D that Chris uses to wrap a...2019-03-261h 03
Off HoursUSB C UnicornUSB C is serving up a mixed bag of terror and delight, Chris is preparing to bring his niello knowledge to the UK, and smartglasses don’t look smart on Jon.
“Less is more.”
– Peter Behrens
(also attributed to Mies van der Rohe)
“Less is a bore.”
– Robert Venturi
“Less, but better.”
– Dieter Rams
Thonet Chair No. 214 Last episode Jon mentioned that the chairs in Dieter Rams’ kitchen looked like Thonet No. 14 chairs, turns out they’re actually descendants of the No. 14
Humanscale Freedom Chair The task chair Jon uses
Herman Mi...2019-03-121h 01
Off HoursA Post-Apocalyptic ThingChris and Jon are joined by Rich Loen to discuss Gary Hustwit’s latest design documentary, Rams.
Rams The latest design documentary by Gary Hustwit, focused on the life & work of Dieter Rams, is now out
10 Principles of Design Rams’ Ten Principles of Design as portrayed in the Rams documentary
Jony Ive Chief Design Officer at Apple
Dieter Rams: As Little Design as Possible by Sophie Lovell, with an introduction by Jony Ive
Ansel Adams The photography of Ansel Adams
Silver Hand Studios Chris’ pens
MakeX M-Jewelry The 3D printer Chris is using for his watch case designs
LIGA A...2019-02-2654 min
Off HoursHot Glue Gun for SteelJon’s got a movie credit, Chris is moving clutter, and Omega’s cluttering up the SIHH signal.
Design Canada The documentary Design Canada is now out
Off Hours Episode 20 We first talked about Design Canada back in Episode 20
Off Hours Episode 21 Correction to some follow-up in Episode 21, at the time we said that Jon had no connection to Design Canada, a bit has changed since then & he now has a credit in the film for some post-production work (full disclosure: neither Jon or Chris are receiving any money or other tangible compensation for sales of Design Canada)
The...2019-02-1253 min
Off HoursSIHH 2019Chris and Jon discuss a resurrected watch caliber, the watches of SIHH, and a secret way to displace metal.
Omega 321 Omega announced they would be putting their chronograph caliber 321 back into production days before the start of SIHH 2019
Omega 861 / 1861 A deconstruction of Omega caliber 1861
Column Wheel vs. Cam An overview of column wheel versus cam operated chronographs
Audemars Piguet CODE 11.59
Bremont’s Trip-Tick Case
Linde Werdelin Spidolite
Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Supersonnerie
Moser Swiss alp
Apple Watch Retrofit An Apple Watch re...2019-01-291h 10
Off HoursMy Chaos is Self-imposedChris and Jon look back on 2018 and set course for the year ahead.
Off Hours Episode 23
The Perfectionists
Joseph Whitworth
British Standard Whitworth
Hexagonal Cannon Smarter Every Day on How to Measure to a millionth of an Inch
U.S. Space & Rocket Center Space Museum in Huntsville, Alabama, a.k.a. Space Town USA
Veritasium on Relativity Derek Mueller takes advantage of an orbital quirk to demonstrate the theory of relativity
A Teenager Explains Relativity
Young Hillary Andales breaks down the...2019-01-1500 min
Off HoursInherently HonestChris and Jon talk about the late Ricky Jay, sleight of hand, and graveyards full of secrets.
Ricky Jay Obituary
Deadwood Ricky Jay played the character, Eddie Sawyer, in the first season of HBO’s Deadwood
Ricky Jay on IMDB
Cards as Weapons A book by Ricky Jay
David Blaine
The Illusionist
The Prestige
Dai Vernon A Canadian born magician who mentored many younger magicians in sleight of hand work, including Ricky Jay
Slydini
David Copperfield
It Mi...2018-12-0400 min
Off HoursTravel with Your Pens FullBackpacks—an unsolvable problem. Chris has an unexpected run-in with some surrealist art, followed by a discussion of dealing with the realities of travel.
Masters of Contemporary Watchmaking An additional book highlighting the work of independent watchmakers, that we ought to have mentioned in Episode 27
Watchmakers The Masters of Art Horology A book Chris picked up recently that catalogues the work of modern independent watchmakers
12 Faces of Time The 12 Faces of Time details the lives and works of a dozen of the foremost independent watchmakers of our era
Engine Turning Ch...2018-10-2300 min
Off HoursThe Lord ChancellorPrecision, accuracy, and a smattering of etymology. Chris and Jon discuss Simon Winchester’s latest book, The Perfectionists.
• The Perfectionists A new book that traces the impact that ever increasing levels of accuracy have had on our world, from the industrial revolution, through to the digital age
• Ned Ludd An English weaver, from whom the term “luddite” was derived
• Bokeh The blur that occurs when an object within a photograph does not fall inside the bounds of the lens’s depth of field
• Leica The camera division of Germany’s Leica Microsystems
...2018-08-1441 min
Off HoursThe Memory ThiefJon and Chris talk about buying art, stone carving, and managing notifications without a wearable.
• Adam Young – A Canadian artist that Jon & his wife recently acquired a painting from
• Steven Strang – Local artist & friend of the show whose work Chris has been a longstanding patron of
• ‘The Memory Thief’ – Chris’ most recent acquisition from Steven Strang
• Printrbot Ceases Operations – We spoke a little about Printrbot back in Episode 15, they recently & suddenly shut down
• Monoprice Select Mini – The 3D printer Jon picked up to replace h...2018-07-3148 min
Off HoursI Keep Buying LathesTurns out there’s more than one way to thread a screw. Chris talks to Jon about the upsides and challenges of crafting multi lead threads for his pens, and why you should use metric—not imperial—measures.
• Jessica Edwards The Producer of the documentary film, Design Canada & founder of Film First Co.
• Timely Tees Jon recently released a co-axial version of the Escape Tee
• Multi Lead Threading One of Chris’ most popular blog posts
• The Machinery’s Handbook A quintessential reference in any machine shop
• The Sheaffer Snorkel A stupendously over...2018-07-171h 09
Off HoursFringe ElementChris just returned home from the Santa Fe Symposium where he delivered a talk on modern niello. He and Jon talk about this year’s talks and some of the things Chris got up to while in New Mexico.
Bricolage Podcast
Official Twitter account of the Bricolage Podcasttwitter.com
Santa Fe Symposium
An annual gathering of leading experts in the jewelry industrysantafesymposium.org
An Introduction to Niello
Chris’ first paper on niello, presented at t...2018-06-0558 min
Off HoursCloisonné EnamelJon introduces Chris to an unusual, Japanese eraser. Chris recounts the incredible work of a cloisonné enamelist he came across on a trip to Japan last spring and discusses his own processes as an enamel artist at Silverhand Studios.
@the_watchnerd
The Watchnerd on Twittertwitter.com
Johan ten Hoeve
Upcycled Apple Watch by Johan ten Hoeve Till Lottermann—we misattributed the mechanical Apple watch conversion in the show, it was crafted by Till Lottermanninstagram.com
Antiques of the Futur...2018-03-2754 min
Off HoursEverything is a Trade-offChris and Jon discuss the Apple Pencil, design trade-offs, and building things to last.
Ackerman Ink
Chris’ red ink of choice, with an interesting bottle designvanness1938.com
Michael Masuyama
The bespoke nib grinder that Chris goes to for his fountain pensmikeitwork.com
Apple Pencil
Designed by Apple in Californiaamazon.com
Silicone Sleeve
The silicone sleeve that Chris uses with his Apple Pencilamazon.com
Procreate2018-03-1301 min
Off HoursInk of ChoiceA friend gives Jon a fountain pen and some ink, Chris distills what makes for a great writing experience.
Duke Pen
The pen Jon’s friend recently gave himamazon.com
Ottoman Azure
The ink Jon got with his penamazon.com
Silverhand Studios
Official website for Chris’ handcrafted penssilverhandstudios.com
JinHao Pen
An inexpensive pen, made in Chinaamazon.com
Jowo Nibs
A German maker of n...2018-02-2746 min
Off HoursPodium PiecesFrom $350 to $350,000, reflecting back on the first horologically focused trade show of 2018, Chris and Jon chat about the science and artistry of watchmaking.
Cortex
Myke & CGP Grey talk about their yearly themes for 2018relay.fm
Eterna
The price of Eterna’s calibers varies according to the configuration, finish, & quantity orderedeterna-movement.com
SIHH
The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie is an annual trade show in Genevasihh.org
Cartier
One of the cornerstone br...2018-02-1300 min
Off HoursFinite ResourcesWhat to do when you don’t have infinite time. Jon and Chris talk about choosing projects worth pursuing, saying no, and what’s in store for year ahead.
Phil Poirier
Phil is an adept engine turnergphilpoirier.com
James Binnion
Jim specializes in mokume-ganemokume-gane.com
Chris Ploof
Chris specializes in working with Damascuschrisploof.com
Rich Loen
Entrepeneur, maker, & friend of the show, Rich Loen, has helped Chris hash out many problems over...2018-01-3055 min
Off HoursMixed MetalsJon and Chris explore the world of mixed metals and the often wood-like grain patterns these materials exhibit.
Vacuum Table
The vacuum table Chris uses to remove air while preparing flasksriogrande.com
Gang Tool CNC
Video showing the setup of a gang tool Tormach latheyoutube.com
Chris’ Gang Tool Setup
A picture of Chris’ gang tool lathe setupoffhours.show
Cobalt Drill Bits
Chris uses cobalt drill bits when working with nickel silv...2018-01-0200 min
Off HoursKicking Around Your Watchmaking LairChris and Jon sit down to talk about some of the tools, gadgets, and accessories they find particularly handy to have around the shop, then round things out with some entertaining reading recommendations for the holidays.
Overcast
An excellent podcast player for iOS, by Marco Armentovercast.fm
Forecast
A powerful podcasting tool & blazing fast MP3 encoder, created by Marco Armentovercast.fm
Bose QC35
Chris’ favourite pair of wireless headphonesamazon.com
iMars Bluetooth Remo...2017-12-1900 min
The Modern Recordist with Jon Stinson | Inspiring insights with creative visionaries, artists, songwriters, and producersEP: 059 – Make mistakes to hit gold and the elements of a good producer with Chris Silverio
“Perfection is the only thing worth failing to achieve.”
This is episode 5 out of a series of 5 episodes recorded around the CD Baby DIY Musician’s conference that happened in Nashville in late August 2017.
During the conference, host Jon Stinson connected with a number of other musicians, songwriters, producers, and music entrepreneurs. On this episode, Jon hangs out with producer and songwriter Chris Silverio.
Jon and Chris talk about:
• The spirit of DIY
• Knowing your environment, system, and monitors, and making good mixes
• The idea of the...2017-11-1300 min
Off HoursAny Sufficiently Ancient TechnologySilversmith, Chris Manning, and watchmaker, Jon Edwards, discuss the ancient art of lost wax casting and its application in Chris’ work making pens today.
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic” – Arthur C. Clarke
Lost Wax Casting
wikipedia.org
Jeweller’s Wax
Chris uses Matt Wax for the waxes he castsdumatt.com
Carbide Cutters
Bits and Bits carbide cutters Chris uses for milling waxbitsbits.com
Rhino 3D
...2017-11-0700 min
Off HoursPrototyping a CareerSilversmith, Chris Manning, and watchmaker, Jon Edwards, delve into Jon’s backstory, his path to becoming a watchmaker and how he came to develop apps for iOS.
Joseph-Armand Bombardier
The founder of Bombardier enjoyed repurposing pocket watches in his childhoodwikipedia.org
Star Caliber 2000
A pocket watch, crafted by Patek Philippe, that stoked Jon’s interest in watchmakingyoutube.com
Glen Keane
A Disney animator whose work Jon admireswikipedia.org
Rescuers Down Under
The ea...2017-10-2400 min
Off HoursA True Polymath & AutodidactSilversmith, Chris Manning, and watchmaker, Jon Edwards, reflect on how they first met, then dive into Chris’ backstory and how he came to make the highly valued pens he creates.
Maker Faire Ottawa
Where Chris & Jon first met in personmakerfaireottawa.com
Debug Episode 62
Jon talks watches with John Gruber alongside Debug hosts, Rene Ritchie & Guy Englishimore.com
Straight Line Engine
An image of a Plant 14″ straight line engineoffhours.show
Rose Engi...2017-10-1000 min
Humble Warrior PodcastOur Wants are Many, Our Needs are FewJon's sister has her first child and inspires this week's talk about wants and needs. Chris and Jon discuss what they really need and how to balance their wants out of life. Chris uncovers how he loves himself. This week's show notes: (2:00) Our wants are many, our needs are few, (4:30) Somebody to care for you, (12:00) You’re never alone, (16:59) We all need somebody to love, especially ourselves, (24:10) Balancing your wants, (28:15) The wants that we need?, (32:30) Create the life you want2016-10-3136 min
Humble Warrior PodcastRow, Row, Row the BoatThis week, Chris and Jon talk about the mantra "Row The Boat", created by P.J. Fleck, head football coach of Jon's alma mater Western Michigan University. We talk about never giving up, get an update on the book and talk about a new mantra for the show. Show Notes: (2:20) Spirituality in Sports, (5:15) Rowing the Boat, (9:10) Never Give Up, (17:00) No Such Thing as a Bad Day, (21:45) The Circle is Now Complete, Kinda, (24:30) Dealing with Critique, (27:46) Doing the Work and Checklists, (34:07) Helping is not Always Doing(36:45) Inspiring Ourselves and Others2016-09-1942 min
Humble Warrior PodcastVulnerability and TruthThis week Chris and Jon talk about vulnerability. They discover instances when speaking the truth opened them up to being vulnerable. Here are this week's show topics: (2:00) What does vulnerability mean?, (3:12) Chris talks about his recent vulnerabilities, (8:11) Writing a book can’t be delegated, (13:15) Creativity vs business, (14:07) Finding your authentic voice, (16:40) Speaking the truth, (17:46) Jon speaks truth to pre-school teacher, (24:58) Chris deals with being on-hold with Delta for an hour, (28:17) Jon gets called snarky by website developer, (33:00) Be honest, don’t hurt people’s feelings, (34:47) Truth makes you feel vulnerable2016-06-0639 min
Humble Warrior PodcastChina in your HandChris is back from China and shares details about his trip. His dog Buddy also joins the podcast in the background. Chris and Jon talk about: (1:30) Chris talks about his trip to China, (3:30) Traffic, scooters and clothes, (6:00) Coping with the circumstances of traveling in a group, (8:30) Shaolin Temple, birthplace of Kung Fu and Zen Buddhism, (11:00) Business/Cultural revolution, (14:20) Being a minority in a foreign country, (17:15) Adjustments to daily practices on the road, (19:15) Grade school visit, (21:25) Chris plays ping-pong with old ladies, (23:46) 2-weeks with your daughter, (25:25) Children are our teachers, (29:20) Parenting guilt2016-04-1832 min