Jake Fox is back for round two… and honestly, things fall apart almost immediately.

We start this episode with good intentions, diving into the ethics of AI in the jewelry industry and how it’s being used to edit photos and market products. Important stuff. Serious stuff. Responsible podcast stuff.

And then… the ADHD kicks in.

Before you know it, we’re ranting about why iPhones take amazing photos of literally everything except jewelry, roasting Jake for never hitting “Buy Me a Coffee,” and completely losing the plot.

Oh — and we debut our first-ever prank a jeweler phone call segment, which may or may not be the beginning of a very bad habit.

So if you’re looking for: Industry talk, Tech frustration, Petty jokes, Prank calls, Zero structure…this episode has you covered.

Listener discretion advised. Focus not guaranteed.

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Episode 24 is packed with jewelry industry news you didn't know you needed. Brad and Dusty break down diamond tariffs (because nothing says "fun" like trade policy), dig into Pandora's move away from silver (platinum-plated costume?), and try to wrap their heads around a Dave & Busters promo involving Lab-grown diamond engagement rings. Yes...that Dave & Buster's.

From serious industry shifts to head-scratching marketing moves, we cover it all with our usual honesty, sarcasm, and probably a few hot takes! 

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In this episode, Dusty & Brad dive into the highs and lows of buying over the counter -- when it's great, when it's stressful, and when it makes you question your life choices.

Along the way, we tease a possible new segment for the show... prank calling fellow jewelers while they're on the job. Should we do it? Let us know.

As always, thank you for supporting the show and for "buying us a coffee." We seriously appreciate every single one of you!

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Episode 22 is basically Brad & Dusty talking about "burnout" in the jewelry industry and realizing a lot of us are hanging on by a polishing wheel thread.

We read comments from jewelers from all over the country/world, share our thoughts, and pretend we have solid advice.

We also spend part of the episode begging listeners to "buy me a coffee" (link below) so we can keep making new episodes every week!

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Episode 21 gets weird—in the best way. We’re joined by our good friend Eddie, a jeweler from Arizona who we met years ago on JHJ and have been friends with ever since. Eddie was also one of the very few people around in the absolute beginning of Bench Jeweler Memes and helped us create content when the page was barely a thing. We take a quick trip back to those early, scrappy days before immediately derailing… as usual.

Most of this episode is all about working with family, because Eddie works side-by-side with his dad, mom, and brother in their jewelry store. We talk about the realities of family dynamics at the bench—the good, the bad, and the stuff you probably shouldn’t admit on a podcast. And somehow, without planning it at all, we spend a shocking amount of time telling stories that involve poop in the jewelry store. Multiple stories. Why are there so many? We still don’t know.

If you’ve ever worked with family, worked retail, or just enjoy hearing jewelers slowly lose control of a conversation… this one’s for you.

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Episode 20 and we’ve got another guest in the shop. This week we’re hanging with Shawn Przeclawski from Monarch Jewelers down in Florida, and honestly… the guy might be too smart for this podcast . Third generation and a ton of both retail and wholesale experience. Shawn is one of those rare people in the jewelry industry who actually understands the big picture and can explain it in an informative and fun way.

We bounce around on everything from diamonds and gold to where the industry’s been, where it’s headed, and what all of this chaos might mean as we roll into 2026. It’s one part industry wisdom, one part shop talk, and just enough laughs to keep things loose.

If you like thoughtful conversations, strong opinions, and hearing from people who actually know what they’re talking about—this one’s for you.

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We welcome a brand-new guest to the show, Callie M! Callie is a bench jeweler with over 20 years at the bench and a lifetime of experience in the jewelry industry. We dig into what it’s really like being a woman in a traditionally male-dominated trade, sharing stories, perspectives, and plenty of laughs along the way. We definitely don’t spend the whole episode trash-talking cats (okay… maybe just a little 😼). We also nerd out on lasers—laser welders, laser repairs, and why they’ve become such a game-changer at the bench. As always, it’s candid, honest, and full of shop talk you won’t hear anywhere else.

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We're back after a long holiday break and jumping straight in to how Weird December felt this year. From the usual chaos to some truly odd moments, we break down what made this past season feel different. Dusty tells a ridiculous story from an old job about of the most annoying coworkers imaginable-- right in the middle of the busiest time of the year. And of course, we wrap tings up by diving in to all the TraxNYC drama that's been lighting up the jewelry world!

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Everyone!  Thank you so much for listening and get ready for a fun filled 2026! 

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We so close to Christmas and the bench is absolute chaos. It's been wild, stressful, and borderline maddening. In this episode we talk through all the random , last-minute requests that only show up days before Christmas-- and how clients find new ways to ruin the holiday spirit every year. We vent, we laugh, and we relate hard.  Then we wrap it up with a story that's equal parts hilarious and painfully sad... the kind inly jewelers will truly understand!

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