Beta
Logo of the podcast The Gear Patrol Podcast

The Gear Patrol Podcast (Gear Patrol)

Explorez tous les épisodes de The Gear Patrol Podcast

Plongez dans la liste complète des épisodes de The Gear Patrol Podcast. Chaque épisode est catalogué accompagné de descriptions détaillées, ce qui facilite la recherche et l'exploration de sujets spécifiques. Suivez tous les épisodes de votre podcast préféré et ne manquez aucun contenu pertinent.

Rows per page:

1–50 of 89

DateTitreDurée
07 Jan 2022We React to Your 2022 Gear Resolutions01:10:36

It's no surprise that Gear Patrol fans have great taste and lofty product resolutions for 2022. Also in this episode: F-150 Lightning popularity and the Library of Pursuits.

Navigation:

 

Featured and Related:

19 Nov 2021Inspired by Terminator 2, CLIP is the Future of 3D Printing00:49:37
11 Mar 2021LEGO, Masks, and Essentialism: One Year Into the Pandemic.00:29:21

Gear Patrol CEO and Founder Eric Yang talks about essentialism: "the purposeful decision to have less, and better," and how that idea quickly took over our purchasing habits over the past year of pandemic life. Deputy Editor Jack Seemer reveals his new golf "hobby," and, apparently, Eric has put together 36+ LEGO sets since last March.

 

As mentioned in this episode;

A Year of Pandemic Living

Headlines

Kind Of Obsessed

24 Jul 2024Every Wine Bottle Has This Feature But No One Knows the Real Reason Why00:03:11
Caitlyn Shaw, Gear Patrol's Director of Growth Strategy reads former Gear Patrol Associate Staff Writer Tyler Chin's piece exploring backstory behind the feature at the bottom of every wine bottle.
27 Aug 2024Filson Just Brought Back One of the Best Travel Bags Ever Built00:02:36
Mykim Dang, Director of Video and Platforms at Gear Patrol reads Executive Editor Jack Seemer's coverage on the return of Filson's iconic Duffle Backpack Hybrid.
29 Nov 2024Why 2024 Was The Year Japanese Whisky Finally Grew Up - Know Your Stuff Episode 400:18:35

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 Officer
  • Johnny Brayson, Editor

Background Reading and Referenced Articles

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

16 Jul 2021Houseplant's Gravity Bong, a MagSafe Battery Pack, and Hyundai Goes for Grins00:43:59

Upsides and downsides of Apple's battery pack, Hyundai swings for the fences with the Elantra N, and Houseplant releases yet another amazing smoking accessory.

 

Episode Navigation:

02:00 – Apple MagSafe Battery Pack

15:32 – Hyundai Elantra N

27:22 – Houseplant Gravity Glass

 

Featured:

The iPhone 12 is a Great Smartphone with Even Greater Promise

The Best MagSafe Cases for Your iPhone 12

The Best MagSafe Accessories for the iPhone 12

Should You Buy Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack for Your iPhone 12?

Seth Rogen's Weed Brand Made a Gravity Bong

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra Is One of the Best Values in New Cars

The 2021 Hyundai Veloster N: A Hot Hatch for Extroverts Who Love a Good Deal

15 Oct 2021The 31-mph VanMoof V Is the Brand's Fastest eBike Ever00:45:48

The 31-mph VanMoof V eBike, Sunglasses Made from Microorganism Poop, and Supply Chain Stress.

 

Episode Navigation:

  • 02:45 – VanMoof V eBike
  • 21:10 – Covalent AirCarbon Sunglasses
  • 33:36 – Supply Chain Issues and Holiday Shopping Tips
     

Featured and Related:

03 Jan 2025Here's How We Picked the Most Important Products of 2024 - Know Your Stuff Episode 901:22:11

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 Officer
  • Tucker Bowe, Editor
  • Johnny Brayson, Editor
  • Mykim Dang, Director of Video and Platforms
  • Steve Mazzucchi, Managing Editor
  • Jack Seemer, Gear Patrol Managing Editor

Background Reading and Referenced Articles

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

31 Dec 2021Can 2021's Gear Trends Accurately Predict What's in Store for 2022?00:55:21
12 Jul 2024This Easy Tip Will Help You Save Big on Your Next Sonos Speaker00:02:18
Listen in as Tech Staff Writer Tucker Bowe shares how you can probably save big on your next Sonos purchase — including the Ace headphones.
10 Sep 2021Will Digital Driver's Licenses Be a Privacy Nightmare?00:46:39

Government IDs on your phone; trucks are finally getting smaller; and after 18 months of COVID WFH, what products have endured, and what do we really need now?

Episode Navigation:

03:10 – Apple's Forthcoming Digital Driver's Licenses

16:00 – Compact Pickup Trucks: A Welcome Automotive Segment?

27:20 – The "Logi Dock" and Our Relationship with WFH Products 18 M0nths post-COVID

Featured and Related:

20 May 2024Big Green Egg’s Highly Collectible Outdoor Fireplace Is Back00:01:23
Executive Editor Jack Seemer reads his article "Big Green Egg’s Highly Collectible Outdoor Fireplace Is Back."
07 Jun 2024The World's Best Portable Coffee Maker Just Got Even More Travel-Friendly00:01:43
Executive Editor Jack Seemer shares why if coffee lovers don't already own an AeroPress for brewing coffee on the road, the company's latest release may finally sway them.
06 May 2021Streetwear Collabs Are More Powerful Than You’d Think00:34:03

Kyle Ng of Brain Dead has a philosophy about collaborations: that they should be vehicles for positive change.

Links:

This Tee Is Raising Money to Support Black Communities

Why Did the Best Female Rock Climber in the World Team up with a Streetwear Brand?

Introducing Gear Patrol Magazine: Issue Sixteen, The Summer Preview

Virgil Abloh-Designed Furniture and 7 More Home and Design Releases

You’ve Never Seen Carpenter Pants Like These

A Directory of Brands and Retailers That Have Spoken Out Against Racism 

 

Episode Navigation:

  • What is Brain Dead, and Who is Kyle Ng? — 1:48
  • What is Streetwear? — 4:49
  • Describing Drop Culture — 9:40
  • Differing Types of Collaborations — 11:25
  • Brain Dead's Philosophy on Collaboration — 16:20
  • What Makes This Story Stand Out? – 21:14
  • How Brain Dead Flips Capitalism on Its Head –  24:10
  • Brain Dead's Focus on Building Community –  28:30

 

27 Dec 2024Why Do Dive Watches Dominate the Market, When Most People Aren't Divers? Know Your Stuff Episode 800:36:40

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 Officer
  • Johnny Brayson, Editor

Background Reading and Referenced Articles

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

06 Dec 2024What is a Super Shoe? Know Your Stuff Episode 500:19:31

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 Editor
  • Ben Bowers, Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer

Background Reading and Referenced Articles

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

25 May 20213 Ways to Reduce Your Electricity Bill This Summer00:32:06

Product recommendations and further reading to streamline your home energy usage.

Episode Navigation:

  • 01:35 – The 3 Tips
  • 03:38 – Most Important: Up-To-Date Appliances
  • 04:30 – Saving Money Is Mostly a Longer-Term Goal
  • 05:20 – Being Mindful of How You Use Tech, and "Energy-Saver" Modes
  • 07:15 – Gaming Consoles: an Example of Big Power Drains
  • 08:42 – Different Energy Saving Modes
  • 09:25 – TV Settings to Modify for Energy Savings
  • 10:34 – What Energy Star Certification Means, and New vs. Old Appliances
  • 12:05 – Bonus Nerd Fact: Chest Freezers are Very Efficient
  • 13:25 – Some Specific Product Recommendations: Streaming Sticks and More
  • 17:50 – LED Light Bulbs, Smart Home Products (and Dumb Home Products)
  • 20:55 – Vampire Loads and Why Surge Protectors Are Super Important 
  • 30:00 – Eric's Top Recommendation for Energy Savings

Featured:

How to Save Energy When Your A/C Is Draining It
 

It's Time to Check Your Surge Protectors

The Best Apartment-Friendly Smart Home Devices
 

The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Home Smart

The Best Smart Thermostats: Which Is Right For Your Home?

The Best Smart Plugs To Buy in 2021

Google Finally Announced a New Chromecast: Here's What You Need to Know

All the Reasons to Still Buy an Apple TV In 2021

09 Jul 2021Amazon's Latest Controversy, Och's & Junior's New Watch, and the Ford "Rattler"00:53:21
07 Jun 2024Bellroy made an already-great travel bag even better with the Venture Travel Pack.00:03:52
Associate Editor Johnny Brayson shares the details behind Bellroy’s new travel backpack with an ingenious feature perfect for airports.
01 Jul 2021Where Do Ideas for All-New Craft Beers Come From?00:47:02

Where does the initial inspiration come from? What factors are there to consider? 

Navigation:

  • 01:20 – How Does Burial Design a New Beer?
  • 11:02 – How Alia Midoun's Latest Beer Came to Be
  • 15:30 – How the Burial Team Decides What Works and What Doesn't
  • 19:45 – Choosing Other Elements of a New Beer Recipe
  • 22:45 – How Different Burial Staff Members Approach Beer
  • 22:30 – How did Burial Navigate the Craft Beer Boom?
  • 29:05 – How Alia Used the Craft Beer Boom to Inform Her Work
  • 32:10 – Breaking Down the Burial x Gear Patrol Beer: "Pursuit" Lager
  • 43:10 – Doug and Alia Recommend Their Favorite Burial Beers

 

Featured:

Burial Beer's Website

Visit Burial Beer's Forestry Camp in Asheville, NC

Burial Beer x Gear Patrol "Pursuit" Helles-Style Lager

Burial Beer x Gear Patrol "Pursuit" Beer Glass

14 Black-Owned and Black-Led Breweries You Should Know

The 22 Best Gifts to Get for a Beer Lover

The 6 Best Beers to Drink This Summer

10 of the Best Beers Brewed by Women

15 Delicious IPAs You Can Buy Almost Anywhere

The 25 Beers You Need to Try Before You Die

The 12 Best Non-Alcoholic Beers You Can Drink in 2021

The 10 Best Coolers of 2021

24 May 2024Jim Beam Will Soon Release Its Oldest Whiskey Ever Bottled00:03:17
Associate Editor Johnny Brayson shares the details behind Jim Beam's oldest whiskey ever bottled.
17 Jun 2021What Should You Know Before Buying a Pocket Knife?00:55:51

Senior Staff Writer Tanner Bowden unloads his pocket knife knowledge and offers up a wealth of advice to inform your next EDC purchase.

Episode Navigation:

  • 1:00 – Why Do People Love Pocket Knives?
  • 3:45 – What Does a Person Need to Know Before Buying a Pocket Knife?
  • 4:50 – Most Pocket Knives Are Folders
  • 6:41 – Different Elements of Pocket Knife Form Factors
  • 8:04 – Blade Types and Shapes
  • 14:23 – How to Decide Which Shape Is Right for You
  • 16:10 – Pocket Knife Brands to Know
  • 21:21 – Types of Actions: the Mechanism That Opens the Knife
  • 27:32 – Handle Types to Know
  • 31:30 – How Pocket Knife Size Should Factor In to Your Decision
  • 34:49 – Pocket Knife Maintenance
  • 36:30 – Blade Materials: How Different Steel Types Affect Your Knife
  • 44:40 – Our Top Three Pocket Knife Recommendations

Featured:

 

The Best Pocket Knives of 2021

The Best Knives and Multi-Tools to Give Dads This Father’s Day

Now You Can Customize One of the Best Pocket Knives for Camping and Hiking

Watch Now: The Pocket Knives Gear Patrol Staffers Keep at Our Desks

Everything You Need to Know About Pocket Knives

The Best New Knives and EDC of May 2021

Curious About Friction Folding Pocket Knives? This Is the One to Get

Pocket Knife Rules & Laws in the U.S. – Updated for 2021 (courtesy EDC Ninja)



07 Jun 2024The Sonos Ace Rock. But Not For The Reasons You’d Assume00:07:13
Tech Editor Tucker Bowe spent over a week testing the Sonos Ace headphones. They’re excellent but also full of surprises he didn’t expect.
10 Jun 2021Want to Go “Low-Tech”? It Isn’t Easy – But Here Are Some Tips00:29:00

Tips for taking inventory of what tech you use and how you use it, and also the implications of cutting back.

 

Episode Navigation:

  • 00:50 – Is There Anything You Can Do To Moderate Your Relationship With Tech?
  • 02:45 – The Implications of Quitting Social Media and Other Tech
  • 04:00 – Auditing Your Tech Usage, and Intentionally "Low-Tech" Devices
  • 10:55 – How Planned Obsolescence Forces Us To Be Tech-Forward
  • 13:45 – Nostalgia for Analog Devices Complicates Our Relationship with Technology
  • 16:50 – How Tech Causes Privacy and Security Concerns
  • 22:00 – Do Phones Listen To Us?
  • 24:40 – Eric's Top-Level Advice for Low-Tech Hopefuls

Featured:
 

10 Google Chrome Settings You Should Change Right Now

How to Prevent the Internet from Tracking You

Light Phone Review: The Advantages of a “Smart” Phone That Can Never Have Instagram

@RobertGReeve on Twitter: "Your social media apps are not listening to you" (Thread)

All the Biggest Announcements from Today's Big Apple Event

Disable Amazon's Creepy New Echo Feature Before It Turns On

Why You Need a Password Manager (And Five to Try)

3 Best VPN Services to Make Sure Your Online Data Is Private

How to Make Your Online Passwords Ironclad

03 Dec 2021Has BMW's Design Language Finally Jumped the Shark?00:58:32

Virgil Abloh's legacy, BMW's questionable new SUV, and LEGO makes.... wooden shelves?

Episode Navigation:

02:36 – Virgil Abloh's Legacy

20:14 – BMW's New XM Concept Design Is Questionable

33:52 – LEGO Makes Home Furnishings Now
 

Featured and Related:

27 May 2021Why Are Cassette Tapes Making a Comeback?00:27:55

There's a lot more to the Cassette Boom that nostalgia alone.

 

Episode Navigation:

  • 01:40 – Why are Cassette Tapes Making a Comeback?
  • 04:00 – Cassette Audio Quality Is Different Than You Might Recall
  • 05:45 – Memories of Cassette Tapes (and CDs) Are Powerful
  • 08:45 – The Last Car With a Tape Deck, and Tapes in Current Pop Culture
  • 10:45 – Current Artists Are Selling New Cassettes
  • 12:00 – The Cassette Boom, by the Numbers
  • 13:48 – Where Are We Supposed to Play Cassettes?
  • 17:16 – Will Companies Make New Tape Decks?
  • 18:25 – Companies Making New, High-Quality Cassette Tapes
  • 20:00 – Where Do We Go Now (from MP3s)?
  • 22:55 – Predictions: Will This Cassette Tape Trend Continue?
  • 24:35 – Tucker's Advice for Aspiring Cassette Tape Collectors

Featured:

Classic Cassette Tapes Are Making a Comeback
 

Gear Patrol Magazine – Get an Annual Subscription for Just $39

Check out the Just Cassette blog and Instagram Profile
 

From Forbes – The Walkman And Cassette Tapes Are Making A Comeback
 

Buy New Cassette Players from Urban Outfitters ($30+)

Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1 ($10)

Taylor Swift Evermore Album Deluxe Cassette ($13)

03 Sep 2021Would You Trust a Robo-Taxi?00:49:30

IKEA's new buy-back-for-store-credit program, Spotify's latest product and feature launches, and the impending reality of autonomous taxis.

 

Episode Navigation:

2:35 – IKEA Buy Back Program Being Piloted in Pennsylvania

22:05 – Spotify Adds a Ton of New Features, Expanding its Market Dominance

32:30 – Hyundai Debuts its Ioniq 5 Robo-Taxi, Due Out in 2023

Featured and Related:

05 Jul 2024Hoka’s New Hiking Shoe Has a Feature Never Seen on Trails Before00:02:18
Executive Editor Jack Seemer tells us about the new Hoka Anacapa 2 Freedom and its innovative features like the heel counter, rendering the shoe similar to a slip-on that goes on and off in seconds.
22 Jun 2021The Secrets To Getting A Haircut You Actually Love00:44:33

Whether you're getting a cut for the first time in a while or want to finally find a style that you're happy with, these tips will empower you in your search.

 

Episode Navigation:

  • 01:04 – Why Is It So Difficult To Know What We Want from Our Hair?
  • 03:35 – What Is the Key to Talking to Your Barber?
  • 06:30 – Advice from Rob McMillen, Head Barber at NYC's Blind Barber
  • 09:45 – Hair Care Terminology You Need to Know
  • 15:27 – Talk to Your Barber About What Bothers You About Your Hair
  • 18:50 – What About Hair Types and Face Shapes?
  • 23:25 – Should You Bring a Photo of Celebrity Haircuts to Your Appointment?
  • 28:05 – Hair Maintenance Between Haircuts
  • 34:16 – What Hair Styles Are Popular Now, and What Timeless Looks Should You Consider?
  • 39:48 – Evan's Best Hair/Haircut Tip

Featured:
 

Tips for Getting the Best Haircut This Summer

How to Significantly Improve Your Hair in 90 Days

Going to Cut Your Own Hair? Use These Barber-Approved Grooming Tools

The 12 Best Shampoos for Men

The 10 Best Conditioners for Men

5 Tips for Getting by Without Your Barber

Growing out Your Hair? Here’s How to Maintain It

How to Find the Right Hair Products for Men

The Best Hair Clippers for Men

14 Jan 2022Can a Car Actually Be Vegan-Friendly?00:52:38

Which automakers produce the most vegan-friendly cars, a machine that projects aromas like speakers throw sound, and how COVID changed our shopping habits.

 

Navigation:

03:23 – Vegan-Friendly Cars: Which Brand Offers the Most Overall?
 

20:00 – What the Hell Is a Smell Speaker?
 

29:20 – COVID's Effect on Our Shopping Trends
 

Featured and Related:

08 Apr 2021How Much Tech Is Too Much Tech?00:36:32
01 Apr 2021What Has Powered Tesla's Rise, and Can It Maintain Momentum?00:38:58
24 May 2024You Can Now Buy Exact Reproductions of Levi's Oldest Blue Jeans the 9Rivet00:01:18
Executive Editor Jack Seemer shares the inside track on Levi's 9Rivet Jeans.
24 Sep 2021What Will Autonomous Cars *Feel* Like?00:53:12

The future of mobility and "living rooms on wheels," plus: we ponder whether e-Readers are still relevant and discuss what to wear to the office these days.

Episode Navigation:

  • 04:20 – Dalal Elsheik on Autonomous Vehicle UX and the Automotive Industry
  • 35:03 – Are e-Readers Still Relevant?
  • 42:50 – Lululemon Survey Indicates People Hope to Wear Comfy Clothes to the Office

Featured and Related:

20 May 2021Whiskey Lovers: It's Time To Start Drinking Rum00:36:36

Will Price gives us the download on why rum is finally having its moment.

Episode Navigation:

  • 01:20 – Rum Is Excellent and Rum Is Complex
  • 02:28 – Why Is This Rum's Moment?
  • 04:40 – Has Good Rum Always Been As Prevalent As It Is Now?
  • 07:40 – What Is Rum, Exactly?
  • 08:39 – Light Rum vs. Dark Rum, and Other Varieties
  • 12:28 – Isn't Rum Super Sweet Tasting?
  • 14:55 – Why Will Considers Rum a "Loose Cannon"
  • 17:25 – How Are We Supposed To Drink Rum? Neat? On The Rocks?
  • 20:28 – The Fascinating Good and Dark History of Rum
  • 21:25 – Why You Have to Buy Hampden Great House, "The Pappy of Rum"
  • 24:05 – A Word on Age Statements, Rum Labels, and Prices
  • 28:10 – How Will and His Team Picks Rums to Recommend
  • 30:45 – Some Rums at Different Price Points That You Should Look Into
  • 33:10 – Final Tips About Finding Interesting Rum Bottles

Featured:

Seasoned Whiskey Drinkers Are Switching to Rum. Why?

The 13 Best Bottles of Rums You Can Buy in 2021

From The Gear Patrol Archives – "A History of Rum"

The Best Sipping Rums from Around the World

Just Get This Rum if You're Tired of Bacardi-Induced Hangovers

A Rum That Tastes Like Dessert and 7 More Home and Design Releases

12 Nov 2021Bad News: Earth Is Running Out of Coffee Beans00:56:19

Have we passed the "EV inflection point?" Will the coffee bean crisis kill your caffeine supply? Who is Netflix Games made for?

Episode Navigation:

03:06 – Ford F-150 Lightning: Are We Long-Last at an "EV Inflection Point"?

17:13 – The Coffee Bean Crisis: Why Cups of Joe Could Cost $20 Soon
 

37:08 – Netflix Games: Will Hardcore Gamers Go For It?
 

Featured and Related:

06 Jul 2021What Are You Missing Out On When You Buy a Cheap Chef's Knife?01:03:48

Episode Navigation:

  • 01:00 – What You Need to Know Before Buying a Chef's Knife
  • 05:45 – Is There One Perfect Chef's Knife?
  • 09:17 – Utility Knives vs. Chef's Knives, and Why You Shouldn't Purchase Knife Sets
  • 12:50 – The Elements of a Chef's Knife You Need to Know
  • 18:45 – Blade Materials: Stainless Steel vs. Carbon Steel (and Others)
  • 27:32 – What Is Knife "Tang" and Why Does it Matter?
  • 31:43 – Chef's Knife Handle Types
  • 33:45 – Japanese vs. German Styles
  • 37:36 – What Determines the "Quality" of a Knife?
  • 39:11 – Knife Maintenance, Storage and Sharpening
  • 48:55 – Will's Top Three Chef's Knife Recommendations

Featured:

Check Out ChefsKnivestoGo.com

The Difference Between Japanese and German Knife Styles

Bob Kramer Has Spent 25 Years Trying to Forge a Better Chef’s Knife

What's Really the Difference Between a $35 and $150 Chef's Knife?

The Best Places to Buy Japanese Kitchen Knives Online

Please Stop Storing Your Kitchen Knives in a Big Wood Block

Every Serious Home Cook Needs a Japanese Chef’s Knife. Here Are the 8 Styles You Need to Know
 

This Is Our Place's Biggest Release Since Its Always Pan

Jacques Pépin's Classic Omelette
 


 

19 Feb 2021Introducing The Gear Patrol Podcast00:01:00

Behind every product is a new story. That story could be rooted in the values that drove its creation, or its materials, or origin. Those hidden details are why we're launching the Gear Patrol Podcast, a weekly discussion of not just products, but the ideas and culture that surround them and bring them to life.

Join our host Nick Caruso and a rotating cast of Gear Patrol staffers as we have a good time discussing and debating what we know best: products and product culture. We hope you'll tune in every Thursday, starting March 11th.

22 Nov 2024Will a Soundbar Change the Way You Watch TV? Know Your Stuff Episode 300:14:20

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 Editor
  • Tucker Bowe, Editor

Background Reading and Referenced Articles

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

15 Nov 2024Why Is Snoopy the Cartoon King of Watches? Know Your Stuff: Episode 200:19:03

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 Editor
  • Johnny Brayson, Editor

Background 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

29 Jun 2021Is the Ford Bronco as Great as the Jeep Wrangler?00:52:39

Tyler Duffy joins to talk about how the new Ford handles highways and trails, and doesn't mince words about how well it stacks up against the Jeep.

 

Episode Navigation:

  • 01:10 – Does the New Bronco Live Up to the Hype?
  • 03:30 – A Brief Rundown of the Bronco's Storied Past
  • 06:45 – A Top-Level Summary of the New Bronco
  • 08:45 – Available Engines: Jeep Wrangler vs Ford Bronco
  • 11:50 – "Bronco" As a Ford Sub-Brand
  • 14:10 – On-Road Driving Impressions
  • 19:50 – The Bronco's Manual Transmission, and Scope of Options Packages
  • 26:12 – Off-Road Driving Impressions, and Ford's Off-Roadeo Driving Program
  • 31:13 – What Are the Bronco's "GOAT Modes?"
  • 35:00 – Interior/Tech Criticisms and Everyday Living Impressions
  • 42:00 – Overall Cost and Current Wait Times May Be a Dealbreaker For Some
  • 48:45 – Bottom Line: Is It Worth Buying a Bronco Now?
     

Featured:

27 Apr 2021Introducing Issue Sixteen, Summer Preview 202100:03:30

Summer is coming whether you're ready or not. Wouldn't you like a preview?

Annual subscription to Gear Patrol Magazine (now $39)

Check out Issue Sixteen: Summer Preview 2021 on its own ($20)

Subscribers get a $15 gift voucher to The Gear Patrol Store each year of the subscription, plus early access to each print issue and more. 

28 Apr 2021Asked & Answered: The New Jeep Wrangler 4xe Hybrid00:32:23
03 Jul 2024Introducing the OCTA, the Most Hardcore Land Rover Defender Ever – Live Photos00:04:17
Gear Patrol Founder Eric Yang was on site for the LA reveal of the Octa, Land Rover's fastest, most powerful Defender ever. But if you ask its creator, Jamal Hameedi, the impressive off-roader portends so much more.
21 Jun 2024Panerai’s New Dive Watch Blew My Mind. There’s Literally Nothing Else Like It00:08:54
Associate Editor Johnny Brayson tells us all about Panerai's newest dive watch.
24 Oct 2024Introducing Season 1 of Know Your Stuff: A Gear Patrol Podcast00:01:05

What’s the deal with super shoes? Are CDs officially back? And why is Snoopy, everyone’s favorite cartoon beagle, always showing up on watches?

Come find out on Know Your Stuff, a new podcast miniseries from our team of product experts.

Over the course of eight episodes, our crew will unbox a wide range of trends changing the face of consumer culture through a series of informative, and deeply nerdy, conversations.

We hope you enjoy it and look forward to hearing about ways to improve or new topics to cover. As always, thanks for supporting our work.

 

08 Oct 2021Why Did Ferrari Hire Jony Ive?00:43:46

Ferrari hires Jony Ive, livestream shopping's rising popularity, and a biometric security dongle.

Episode Navigation:

02:41 – Ferrari Hires Jony Ive and Marc Newson

17:45 – Is Livestream Shopping... a Thing?

30:08 – Yubico's New Biometric Security Dongles

Featured and Related:

14 Jun 2024Is It About to Get Easier to Buy Your Dream Rolex?00:03:48
Associate Editor Johnny Brayson gives us the Crown's update on its big expansion plans.
18 Mar 2021RIP, Apple HomePod – Why the Quirky Smart Speaker Failed00:32:44
25 Mar 2021Is Working Out From Home Here to Stay?00:31:47
01 Jun 2021What Makes a Great Office Chair?00:48:46

Here's everything you need to arm yourself for a purchase, or at least to understand how your current chair is affecting your body.

Episode Navigation:

  • 02:00 – Gaming Chairs Are Not Office Chairs
  • 03:20 – Adjustability: What Makes an Office Chair Great
  • 05:15 – Office Chairs Mitigate Pain
  • 10:15 – Is There a Perfect Office Chair?
  • 12:45 – Why are office chairs so expensive? Plus, our Top Three Picks.
  • 22:25 – Ergonomics
  • 25:00 – Should I Buy a Used Office Chair?
  • 28:55 – Are Super Cheap Office Chairs Okay to Buy?
  • 30:50 – Specific Office Chair Features and Extras (Pro Tip: Roller Blade Wheels)
  • 35:15 – What Chair Does Will Use?
  • 38:00 – Will’s Epic Rant Against Gaming Chairs
  • 44:05 – What About Office Chair “Alternatives” Like Yoga Balls and Kneeling Chairs?
  • 46:40 – Will’s Most Important Office Chair Buying Advice

Featured:

The 21 Best Office Chairs of 2021
 

6 Perfectly Fine Cheap Desk Chairs Available Under $250

Need a Better Office Chair? Just Get This

Absolutely Everything You Need to Know Before Buying an Office or Desk Chair
 

Still Working from the Couch? Upgrade Your Home Office with These Deals

30 Apr 2021Why Are Bourbon Prices Climbing So Fast?00:33:05

Blame Whiskey Hipsters all you want, but the real culprit here is the Three-Tier System. 

Chasing Whiskey: Bourbon Is Becoming Stupid Expensive. Why?

One Good Bottle:

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof (~$65)

Also mentioned:

"Shelf Sleepers" – bottles worth picking up, even after a price hike

10 Dec 2021​​The 10 Most Revolutionary Products of 202101:18:15

The winners of this year's GP100 include the 2021 Game Changers: products that represent a massive shift in their respective categories.

 

Episode Navigation:

00:00 – What Is a Game Changer?

06:41 – I/O MAG Imprint 3D Goggle from Smith

13:15 – Whoop Any-Wear

19:15 – KYX Sneaker Rental

27:46 – Bose SoundControl Hearing Aids

37:47 – Dyson V15 Detect

44:32 – Fellow Drops

51:55 – Apple MacBook Pros

57:50 – Syng Cell Alpha Speaker

1:04:11 – Rivian R1T

1:11:11 – Bremont ENG300 Movement

Featured and Related:

08 Nov 2024Why Does America’s Favorite Craft Beer Style Refuse to Sit Still? Know Your Stuff: Episode 100:11:51

This is Know Your Stuff, a Gear Patrol podcast where we unbox trends in consumer culture, one topic at a time.

In today's episode, associate editor Tucker Bowe asks executive editor and beer expert Jack Seemer to discuss a significant trend in the beer world. Along the way, they touch on the differences between East Coast and West Coast IPAs, explore the rise of hazy IPAs and discuss where the trend could be headed next.

Guest(s):

  • Jack Seemer, Gear Patrol Managing Editor
  • Tucker Bowe, Editor

Background Reading and Referenced Articles

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 Jun 2024Apple iOS 18 Major Messaging Updates00:02:24
Tech Editor Tucker Bowe shares what you need to know about all the major updates for messaging in iOS 18.
30 Jul 2021Sorry, Car Companies: Car "Feature" Subscriptions Kinda Suck00:48:03
10 Aug 2021What Makes a Car Timeless?00:33:17

Tyler explains what "influential" means in this context, how he selected the 50 cars and the top car of each decade, and why his list isn't of the 50 best cars.

 

Episode Navigation:

01:00 – Influential versus "Best"

08:15 – If You Change An Iconic Car, Is It Still The Same Car?

13:30 – The One Quality That Makes A Car "Influential"

16:30 – How Tyler Chose These 50 Cars

19:20 – Cars That Didn't Make The Cut

22:05 – The Most Influential Car On The List


 

Featured and Related:
 

The 50 Most Influential Cars 

These Are the 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021

The Best New Cars, Trucks and SUVs We've Driven So Far in 2021

The Best Used Cars You Can Buy Right Now

These Are the 10 Best Cars to Buy Under $55,000

13 Jul 2021Why You Shouldn't Wear Shorts to Work (Unless You Want To)00:33:59

As common as shorts are, there's still a lot to think about, like where they're appropriate to wear, and what length to buy.

 

Episode Navigation:

  • 00:57 – What to Know Before You Buy Your Next Shorts
  • 02:05 – Relying on Style Icons for Guidance
  • 04:15 – What Styles Are Popular Right Now?
  • 10:06 – Can I Wear Shorts to the Office?
  • 12:15 – What About Length? What Inseam Do I Buy?
  • 15:15 – What Sets Apart "Nicer" Shorts from "Normal" Shorts?
  • 19:00 – Some Shorts Are Versatile, But Buy Single-Purpose Shorts
  • 22:30 – Defining the "Standard" Men's Shorts
  • 24:00 – Our Top Recommendations
     

Featured:
 

The Best Shorts to Wear This Summer

The 15 Best Gym Shorts of 2021 for Every Kind of Workout

The 10 Best Sweat Shorts to Wear All Summer Long

12 Great Board Shorts to Buy Now

The Best Swim Trunks for Summer Aren’t Just for Swimming

The Best Gym Shorts According to 6 Personal Trainers

23 Jul 2021Vegan Chicken Nuggets? Impossible.00:59:01

Impossible Foods announces chicken nuggets, Peloton gets into the video game business, and Stone Brewing launches a "premium" hard seltzer that is anything but.

**In the initial version of this episode, it was incorrectly stated that Stone was fined by the TTB for trade practice violations. This is not true. Stone paid the TTB for tax violations as a compromise after making a mistake in their tax filings — not because of trade practice violations. We regret the mistake. — JD

 

Episode Navigation:

01:35 – Peloton Launches Video Games, Is Now a Full-Blown Media Company

19:00 – Impossible Foods Announces Chicken Nuggets, Coming This Fall

32:44 – Stone Brewing Buena Vida Hard Seltzer, and Why It's Shouldn't be Called "Premium"

 

Featured:
 

Via Hollywood Reporter: “The Netflix of Wellness”: Inside the Hollywoodization of Peloton
 

Via Engadget: Peloton launches its first exercise game for connected bike owners

Via ReviewGeek.com: Sigh… Peloton Wants to Gamify Exercise

Via Insider: People are hacking their Peloton bikes so they can watch Netflix and cheat the leaderboard ranking system

Via Bloomberg: Impossible Foods to Launch Nuggets Into Brewing Faux-Chicken Battle

Via The Beet: Impossible Foods Announces New Vegan Chicken Nuggets

Via Thrillist: What’s the Difference Between Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat?

Via Stone Brewing: Stone Brewing Announces Buenavida Hard Seltzer, Crafted for the Good Life

07 Jun 2024Seiko Resurrects Its Forgotten Royal Oak Alternative from the 1970s00:04:36
Associate Editor Johnny Brayson shares his thoughts on the Locomotive which was designed by the legendary Gérald Genta himself.
17 Dec 2021Can We Please Get More Affordable Collabs Like This G-Shock?00:54:26

Matter claims to weave together all your disparate smart home devices, Loro Piana is tracking wool origins, and John Mayer's second G-Shock collab drops.

Episode Navigation:

04:50 – Matter and the promise of a unified Smart Home

22:10 – Loro Piana customers can track its wool origins

34:49 – John Mayer x Hodinkee x Casio G-Shock = a very desirable, approachable collab

Featured and Related: 

24 Jun 2021Should You Buy a Pellet Grill and Smoker This Summer?00:47:50

Pellet grills have been around only since the mid-Eighties and feature precision computer controls: a super low-effort alternative to charcoal and gas grills.

 

Episode Navigation:

  • 01:25 – What Is a Pellet Grill and Smoker, and What Are "Pellets?"
  • 03:40 – The Complex Components That Make Pellet Grills So Simple to Use
  • 07:30 – Why Pellet Grills Are the Most Precise of Grilling Options
  • 09:15 – Pellets Aren't a Big Hassle, and These Are Set-It-and-Forget-It Devices
  • 13:00 – Why Pellet Grills Are Also Smokers, and What They Cook Best
  • 20:00 – Comparing Pellet Grills to Other Types
  • 21:50 – Traeger, and the Genesis of Pellet Grills
  • 23:15 – The Ecological Impact of Pellet Cooking
  • 26:40 – The Surprisingly Low Prices of Pellet Grills
  • 29:30 – A Rundown of Our Top Three Pellet Grill Picks
  • 44:05 – What Is Will Grilling With This Summer?
     

Featured:



20 Aug 2021$50 Dive Watches Made Just for Kids00:50:55
17 Sep 2021Apple's Latest News: Nothing Groundbreaking, Just 20% Better01:01:47

The biggest announcements from this week's Apple Event; the Michelin Uptis airless tire; Taco Bell wants to recycle your used empty plastic sauce packets.

Episode Navigation:

  • 03:20 – Deconstructing the September Apple Event
  • 36:50 – Michelin Uptis Airless Tire
  • 49:20 – Taco Bell's Sauce Packet Recycling Program

Featured and Related:

20 May 2024This Cult Miracle Cleaner Has Rescued My Couch More Times than I Can Count00:04:21
Gear Patrol's Chief Content Officer Ben Bowers reads his article titled "This Cult Miracle Cleaner Has Rescued My Couch More Times than I Can Count."
05 Nov 2021What Does The Perfect Wardrobe Look Like?00:31:27
21 Apr 2021Our Reactions to Apple AirTags and Other New Apple Product Announcements00:51:28
13 May 2021Your Vegan Shoes Aren't Sustainable. Here's Why.00:29:45

Tanner Bowden discusses why vegan shoes aren't sustainable–despite being marketed as such–and explains how eco-conscious shoppers can spot dubious marketing.

Episode Navigation:

  • 01:15 – Vegan Shoes ≠ Sustainable Products
  • 03:03 – Vegan Shoes, Plastic, and Harmful Chemicals
  • 06:55 – Olukai's Statement About Vegan Shoes and Sustainability
  • 09:35 – Why Patagonia is a Sustainability Champion
  • 12:21 – Patagonia Wild Idea Work Boots
  • 15:45 – Mushroom Leather and Other Sustainable Alternatives
  • 20:10 – Tips For Finding (Actually) Sustainable Products
  • 23:40 – Why You Should Look for "Climate Neutral" Certification
  • 25:43 – Adidas and Allbirds Collaboration
  • 28:20 – Your Best Bet Is to Buy Used Gear, and Where To Do It

Featured:



28 Jan 2022An Announcement About Future GP Podcast Episodes00:01:43

Genuinely–we want to hear from you. Email us at podcast@gearpatrol.com with all your thoughts, questions, and suggestions, and we'll do our damndest to make it happen.

05 Jul 2024The Debate Is Over: Omega Makes the Best Everyday Watch00:06:43
Watch out, Rolex, the Aqua Terra is now more versatile than ever.
22 Oct 2021Is Bremont's New ENG300 Truly an In-House Movement?00:50:30

Apple's huge new slate of products, the Porsche 718 Cayman RS melts the 'Ring, and Bremont *may* have a new in-house movement.

21 Jun 2024Why Modern Hi-Fi Is Leaving This Classic Component Behind00:02:46
Associate Tech Editor Tucker Bowe tells us about why the power amplifier is an endangered hi-fi component.
20 Dec 2024Why Is Everyone Buying CDs and Vinyl Again? Know Your Stuff Episode 700:13:39

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 Editor
  • Tucker Bowe, Editor

Background Reading and Referenced Articles

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

29 Oct 20212022 Range Rover: Is the New $104,000 SUV Still King?00:54:17
13 Dec 2024What Makes L.L.Bean's Oldest Boot so Iconic? Know Your Stuff Episode 600:16:31

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 Manufacturing
  • Mary Goyette, Personalized Services / Rebuilds
  • Ben, Stitcher / Tour Guide
  • Steve Mazzucchi, Managing Editor
  • Mykim Dang, Director of Video and Platforms

Background Reading and Referenced Articles

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

08 Jun 2021What's So Hard About Buying a Used Bike Online?00:44:54

Senior Staff Writer Tanner Bowden explains what's so difficult about buying used bikes online–and offers tips on making it much easier.

 

Episode Navigation:

  • 01:20 – What's Hard About Buying Any Bike Online
  • 05:10 – Why the Used Bike-Buying Process Is So Convoluted
  • 07:20 – The Pandemic and Economic Issues Caused a Massive Bike Shortage
  • 11:05 – Specific Elements That Complicate the Used Bike-Buying Process
  • 12:10 – Some Dedicated Sites That Sell Used Bikes (And That You Can Trust)
  • 13:30 – What You Should Know Before Starting Your Search
  • 15:50 – Why Shopping Online for a Used Bike Is Harder Than Finding a Used Car
  • 18:20 – Tips and Tricks for Buying Used Bikes From Different Websites
  • 22:05 – How To Inspect a Used Bike In Person If You Aren't a Pro
  • 24:10 – eBay-Specific Advice: Seller Ratings, Photos, and More
  • 27:00 – Serial Numbers and How To Avoid Stolen Goods
  • 29:30 – FatFingers.com May Help You Find Hidden Gems
  • 32:35 – 'The Pro's Closet' Is The Best Way To Buy a High-end Used Bike
  • 40:00 – Tanner's Most Important Advice: Ask Lots of Questions

Featured:
 

Shopping for a Used Bike? Here’s How to Get One on the Internet

The Internet Is the Best Place to Buy a Used Premium Bike

The Used Bikes We’d Buy Right Now Under $500

11 Awesome Bicycle Brands You Should Know

Complete Guide to Buying Your First Bike

 

Used Bike Marketplaces and Forums:

The Pro’s Closet

Pinkbike’s BuySell forum

Bicycle Blue Book

GearTrade



Serial Number Searches:

Bike Index

Project 529

 

Find Hidden Gems on eBay:

FatFingers

15 Apr 2021The New Rolex Explorer and Cartier Tank Must: Why Such a Big Deal?00:29:35

The annual Watches & Wonders show was chock-full of huge releases, but two announcements in particular really stood out.

Watches and Wonders 2021: All the News in One Place

You Can Now Buy a Two-Tone Rolex Explorer

The Cartier Tank Is Now More Accessible Than Ever: The New Tank

Like All Things in 2021, Rolex (and Your Other Favorite Watch Brands) Is Getting a Little Weird

The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 Is Getting Its Victory Lap After All

 

Purchasing Advice:

“My fiancee got a new job at a law firm and I want to get him a watch to celebrate — something he’d be proud to wear in the office — but won’t actually break the bank.” - Jon, Brooklyn

"I like the idea of changing my watch strap, but are there any “rules” to follow?" - Eric, Atlanta

Kind Of Obsessed:

Zen Love:

Oren Hartov:

21 Jan 2022That Time Tons of Kids Couldn't Sleep Because of Google01:00:15

Google Home updates cause (figurative) nightmares, Lamborghini is making an off-road Huracan, and Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for almost $70 billion.

Navigation:

05:24 – Google Home's White Noise Update Wreaks Havoc

16:54 – Lamborghini Takes the Huracan Off-Road

27:15 – Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard

39:53 – Our Favorite New Gear Releases

Featured and Related:

18 May 2021Why Does Your Rolex Dive Watch Have a Hole in Its Side?00:31:16

Zen Love reveals what that hole in your dive watch is, and discusses why watch enthusiasts are enamored by watches with "unnecessary" functions. 

Episode Navigation:

  • 1:50 – What is a Helium Escape Valve (HEV), and Where on Your Watch Is It
  • 3:30 – Why Helium Escape Valves Are Needed
  • 4:12 – HEVs Are Needed Specifically for Saturation Diving
  • 8:54 – HEV Watches Aren't Actually Used That Often, Even by Sat Divers
  • 12:48 – Manual and Automatic HEVs, How They Work, and Some Issues
  • 17:10 – Why Buy a Watch With Unnecessary Features?
  • 26:00 – Other Watch Brands that Feature HEVs, like Doxa
  • 28:45 – Are Dive Watches the Pinnacle of Watch Style Statements?

Featured:


Why Does Your Rolex Dive Watch Have a Hole in Its Side? We Found Out

The Ultimate Guide to Dive Watches
 

The 12 Best Dive Watches at Every Budget

Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Dive Watch
 

5 Dive Watches Worn By Professional Saturation Divers
 

Further Details: Ubiquitous but Overlooked Elements Hidden on Your Favorite Products
 



04 May 2021Asked & Answered: Is the Pan America 1250 the New Face of Harley Davidson00:41:04
12 Jul 2024This Inflatable Camping Shelter Is Less Tent, More Tiny House00:02:31
Associate Editor Johnny Brayson tells us what we need to know about the four-season capsule which assembles in under five minutes, can sleep four, and fits into a backpack.
27 Aug 2021Why Does Elon Musk Want to Make a Tesla Robot?00:49:04

Tesla Robot, Jack Daniel's Tennessee 10-Year, and How to Shop on Social Media (Intelligently).

 

Episode Navigation:

01:31 – Tesla Robot

18:20 – Jack Daniel's 10-Year Tennessee Whiskey

30:30 –  Navigating the World of Shopping on Social Media

Featured and Related:
 

 


 

13 Aug 2021The Rebirth of the Lamborghini Countach00:46:54

Episode Navigation: 

1:17 — Samsung Z Flip & Fold 3

17:08 — Lamborghini Countach

27:03 — Sunspel & Buck Mason's Athletic Collections

Featured and Related: 

Everything Samsung Just Announced At Its Big Unpacked EventGear Patrol

Folding Phones Are the New 3D TVWired

Lamborghini Countach LP1 800-4: This Looks Like It And It's AmazingJalopnik

Lamborghini reports record profits in 2020, CEO teases electric futureCNBC

The Trail Collection from Buck Mason

Sunspel Activewear

How did Athleisure Take Over American Fashion?The Atlantic

 

 

01 Oct 2021The Myth of Weightlifting and 'Getting Swole'01:06:31

Casey Johnston's Substack newsletter, "She's a Beast," the merits of Amazon's new Halo View fitness tracker, and a discussion of the Rivian R1T.

 

Episode Navigation:

05:02 – Casey Johnston, author of She's a Beast
 

34:37 – Amazon Halo View, Halo Fitness, and Halo Nutrition
 

47:03 – Reactions to... Reviews of the Rivian R1T

 

Featured and Related:
 

06 Aug 2021This Could Be Your Last Chance to Enjoy These Beers00:44:54

Episode Navigation

1:25  — Google's Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Plus

18:17 — Levi's x New Balance 992

30:35 — Molson Coors Kills Off Its Cheap Beer

Featured:

New Balance x Levi's Authorized Vintage

• Marketing Dive: Molson Coors to Sunset 11 Economy Brands

• The Verge: Google Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro 

• CBC: Recording of discussion of the Ice Beer Wars of the 1990s

15 Jun 2021What Exactly Is a Tactical Watch?00:34:57

Hartov explains the origin of the military wristwatch and talks about how far the category has evolved since the first World War.

 

Episode Navigation:

  • 01:10 – What Is a Tactical Watch?
  • 02:45 – Early Military Watches, WWI and Beyond
  • 11:35 – G-Shock's Genesis and Rise to the Top of the Segment
  • 17:00 – Defining Characteristics of a Tactical Watch
  • 20:00 – Oren Discusses His Service and How it Affected His Relationship to Watches
  • 22:35 – How Quartz and Digital Watch Advancements Affected the Military
  • 25:00 – Other Modern Tactical-Style Watches
  • 30:55 – What Is the Quintessential Tactical Watch

 

Featured:
 

These Are 10 of the Best Tactical Watches

21 of the Best Military Watches and Their Histories

The Ultimate Guide to Military Watches

We Field-Tested Two Military Watches in the Army and This is What We Found

What's the Most Legit Modern Military Watch You Can Buy?

Out of Iraq: The Story of an Issued Military Watch

The 10 Best Field Watches

The Fascinating and Humble History of the NATO Watch Strap


 

20 May 2024Gear Patrol Introduces Listen to the Article Feature00:00:27
We're launching a new feature called "Listen to the Article." Experience Gear Patrol content narrated by our Editors.
20 May 2024Is 2024 the Year of the Pink Watch?00:04:03
Gear Patrol's Associate Editor Johnny Brayson reads his article titled: "Is 2024 the Year of the Pink Watch? These Releases Seal It."

Améliorez votre compréhension de The Gear Patrol Podcast avec My Podcast Data

Chez My Podcast Data, nous nous efforçons de fournir des analyses approfondies et basées sur des données tangibles. Que vous soyez auditeur passionné, créateur de podcast ou un annonceur, les statistiques et analyses détaillées que nous proposons peuvent vous aider à mieux comprendre les performances et les tendances de The Gear Patrol Podcast. De la fréquence des épisodes aux liens partagés en passant par la santé des flux RSS, notre objectif est de vous fournir les connaissances dont vous avez besoin pour vous tenir à jour. Explorez plus d'émissions et découvrez les données qui font avancer l'industrie du podcast.
© My Podcast Data