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George Bamford

Season 2 of GB Talks Podcast Hosted by George Bamford
George returns for a second session of GB Talks, with a new perspective. This season explores the behind-the-scenes of the watch industry, sharing untold stories and journeys of some of the watch world's most accredited personalities.

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S2 · E17
Mar 24, 2024 · 24 min
Ming Liu
Journalist and long time friend of GB Talks, Mig Liu, joins George for a chat, explaining her pathway into the business.
S2 · E16
Mar 17, 2024 · 35 min
Shane C Kurup
In this episode George is joined by Shane C. Kurup, a London-based editor and writer specialising in fashion, horology and lifestyle content. He has worked for a range of leading industry names, including MR PORTER, Men’s Health UK, Esquire U.S., Monocle, GQ to name but a few. Together they chat about Shanes path into journalism.
S2 · E15
Mar 10, 2024 · 40 min
David Sharp
As one half of the irreverent Scottish Watches duo, David Sharp joins George to discuss how it all started.
S2 · E14
Mar 3, 2024 · 43 min
Ariel Adams
Aerial Adams from aBlogtoWatch joins George this week to discuss his journey into becoming one of the key voices in the watch blogging sphere.
S2 · E16
Feb 22, 2024 · 38 min
Peter Howarth
Peter Howarth, owner and co-founder of Show Media, former editor of men's magazines Esquire and Arena, joins George in this episode. They discuss Peter's path from shop asst at Paul Smith in Covent Garden to where he is today.
S2 · E15
Feb 15, 2024 · 41 min
Justin Hast
Presenter, writer and watch industry consultant, Justin Hast chats with George about his career pathway and how he found his way into the world of watches.
S2 · E14
Feb 8, 2024 · 34 min
Tom Chamberlin
In a revealing chat, Tom Chamberlin, Editor-In-Chief of The Rake speaks with George about his past and how his career developed to where he is today.
S2 · E13
Feb 1, 2024 · 29 min
Catherine Eberle Devaux
George is joined this week by Catherine Eberle Devaux, Watch Communications Director for Bulgari. Listen as Catherine explains her story to George about how she arrived at where she is today.
S2 · E12
Jan 25, 2024 · 31 min
Andrew McUtchen
George reconnects with old AET playmate Andrew McUtchen from Time and Tide who gives his backstory into how he became one of the watch industry's most interesting, contemporary voices.
S2 · E11
Dec 14, 2023 · 38 min
Tom Howard
George chats with the founder of The Gentleman Racer, Tom Howard, who discusses his career and how The Gentleman Racer came to be.
S2 · E10
Nov 30, 2023 · 49 min
Rob Nudds
Rob Nudss, Head of Brand Development at Arcanaut and Host of The Real Time Show, joins George to discuss his Omega Speedmaster Mark IV amongst other things.
S2 · E9
Nov 16, 2023 · 28 min
Johnny Davis
Esquire's Johnny Davis joins George for a career retrospective, talking about his beginnings in student music journalism, The Face magazine and his current role at Esquire.
S2 · E8
Nov 2, 2023 · 40 min
Simon De Burton
Watch journalist Simon De Burton writes about cars, motorcycles, boats, watches, and high-end luxury. Here he joins George for a look back at his career and how he became the writer he is today.
S2 · E7
Oct 19, 2023 · 32 min
Alex Doak and Laura McCreddie Doak
George chats with freelance journalists, Alex Doak and Laura McCreddie- Doak about their route into watch/ lifestyle journalism.
S2 · E6
Oct 5, 2023 · 39 min
Chris Hall
Journalist Chris Hall from Mr Porter and The Fourth Wheel joins George to discuss his route into journalism and how he made a name for himself in the industry.
S2 · E5
Sep 21, 2023 · 26 min
Rob Corder
Rob Corder, Managing Director for Promedia and managing editor of WatchPro, chats with George about his career journey.
S2 · E4
Sep 7, 2023 · 33 min
Tim Barber
In this episode, George talks with watch journalist Tim Barber about the watch industry and his journey through it as a watch writer.
S2 · E3
Aug 24, 2023 · 35 min
Tom Exton
Tom Exton, co-founder of LDN Muscle chats with George about his career pathway. They also talk about his love of watches and the Ludovic Ballouard Upside Down Watch in particular.
S2 · E2
Aug 10, 2023 · 34 min
Scarlett Baker
In this episode, George chats with Scarlett Baker of GQ magazine and discusses her career path to date, from university to where she is now. Scarlett previously edited Man About Town and was Editor-in-Chief of The Next Hour, campaigning to bring watchmaking to younger audiences. Other roles include Highsnobiety, More or Less, Dazed and L'Officiel.
S2 · E1
Jul 27, 2023 · 30 min
Robin Swithinbank
George is joined this week by journalist and long time friend of the podcast, Robin Swithinbank. Robin talks about his life and career and how he made the journey to become one of the finest, current watch journalists.

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