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Bench Jeweler Memes
From the makers of Bench Jeweler Memes, this podcast dives into the chaos, comedy, and the pain of life at the jewelers bench. Stories, struggles, and laughs straight from the jewelry industry. Join us as we discuss all facets of this ever evolving trade!
Episodes
36 episodes
#33 Guest, Chuck Koehler: Standing Bench Jeweler, Columnist, Easy Solder User & Ten Dollar Battery Changer!
We’ve got one of our most anticipated guests on the show—Chuck Koehler.Chuck is a bench jeweler and jewelry store owner with over four decades of experience in the jewelry industry, and a longtime columnist for Southern Jewelry News. He’...
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#32: Bench Jeweler Q & A... Which Leads to More Questions than Answers
We opened the floor and you delivered… so in this episode we’re diving into a full-on bench jeweler Q&A.We’re talking everything from least favorite watch brands and our favorite stones to set, to how we’re handling growth behind the...
#31: April Fools Day Aftermath: JHJ, Stuller, Quality Gold & Gesswein
We're coming down from what can only be described as our Super Bowl... April Fools Day.In this episode, we break down all the chaos-- from 'Jewelers Helping Jewelers' takeover to getting absolutely UNO-reversed by Stuller (we're still no...
** Update: Where Things Stand Right Now...**
In this special episode, we take a step back and have an honest conversation about the future of Bench Jeweler Memes.After a lot of behind-the-scenes discussions, recent developments have led us to a point where some decisions need t...
#30: **Warning: Dark Humor Ahead** In The Event of Our Untimely Death... You're Repairs Will Not Be Ready On Time
Brad and Dusty take a hard left turn straight into dark humor territory. We explore the truly important question—what happens if one of us unexpectedly dies… and more importantly, how long before a client asks, “Okay but… when will my ring be r...
#29: The Durability Dilemma & the Illusion of Indestructible Jewelry
Episode 29: Brad and Dusty spend almost the entire episode unpacking the absolutely baffling mindset clients have when it comes to the durability of fine jewelry. At some point, somewhere along the way, everyone collectively decided that gold, ...
#28: Critter the Designer, The Jewelry Industry's Most Unexpected & Unhinged Creator!
This week we finally have a guest on the show. His name is Jake… and yes, we know another Jake… but the internet knows him as “Critter the Designer.”His social media content caught us completely off guard last year—in the best way possib...
#27: Stuller Reps Pay Us a Visit, We Are Immature, The Prank That Never Happened & Triple Key Merch!
Stuller representatives tracked Brad and Dusty down… and somehow didn’t arrest them. Instead we had a great visit and learned just how committed Stuller is to helping jewelers succeed.We also talk about our comedy style, the meme page, a...
#26: Questionable Financial Decisions & The Final Boss of Jewelry Salesmen *Prank Call a Jeweler*
Dusty & Brad bravely discuss the future of the podcast and reveal our bold new strategy: possibly wasting our hard-earned money to become a paid sponsor on JHJ. Because nothing says “successful media company” like questionable financial dec...
#25: Jake Fox Returns...and Everything Immediately Derails: AI Ethics in Jewelry & We Prank Call a Jeweler!
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 product...
Episode 24: Jewelry News: Diamond Tariffs, Platinum-Plated Pandora, Dave & Busters!
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 t...
Episode 23: Gold & Scrap Buying from the Public (iN tHeSe UnPreCedEntEd TiMeS) & Prank Calling Jewelry Stores!
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 sh...
Episode 22: How Do Jewelers Deal With Burnout & Would You Like to Buy Dusty or Brad a Coffee?
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 thoug...
Episode 21: Surprise! Another Guest... Eddie Joins to Talk Working With Family, Poop Stories & The Early Days of @benchjewelermemes
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 o...
Episode 20: Shawn from Monarch Jewelers Might Be the Smartest Man in the Jewelry Industry (or Not, but only one way to find out!)
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 ...
Episode 19: Guest & Bench Jeweler Callie M., Talking Bench Life from the Female Perspective, Cats, Bed Bugs & Laser Repairs!
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-dominate...
Episode 18: New Year New Us, A Very Weird December Recap, "I Thought Christmas was Over" Story & TraxNYC Drama
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 ...
*Special Episode: BJ Mandrel Returns to Help us Around the Shop & Discuss the Holiday EP!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Everyone! Thank you so much for listening and get ready for a fun filled 2026!
Episode 17: Jesus & Turtles, Last Minute Shoppers, Ruining Christmas & Goopy Cross Story!
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 ...
Episode 16: Jeweler Xmas Gifts, Jumping Off Roofs, "It's the Hope that Kills You", sHoP LoCaL vs. BUY LOCAL, December Cutoff Dates!
We are still in the chaotic throws of December, but we took a breather to sit down and tackle an important question: "What are the best gift ideas for jewelers?" From practical tools to the oddly specific things o...
Episode 15: The Depths of December, Holiday EP, Dumb December Requests, PET PEEVES (December Edition) & R-Rated Engravings
It's just old Brad and Dusty for this one, and we are officially diving into the Depths of December in the jewelry industry. Honestly... we might laugh more in this episode than any other. Is it because we're slowly losing our minds in th...
Episode 14: Talking Gold Market with a Gold Nerd *This is Not Financial Advice*
This week we're joined by a longtime friend of the show-- someone who has spent most of their life deep in the world of gold. He's a full-blown gold-market nerd, collecting, and studying every twist and turn in precious metals. <...
Episode 13: Special Guest Jake Fox // Talking All Things Jewelry CAD, Brad Missing Dusty's Birthday Bash, AI, The Good Bad & Ugly of Jewelry Design
In this episode, we're joined by the insanely talented Jake Fox of "J. Fox Customs" - a guy who somehow manages to juggle both the wholesale and retail sides of the jewelry world. Jake is easily one of the best CAD designers in the country, and...
Bench Jeweler Memes, Ep.12: *Guest* Armaan from IDD (yeah you know me), Being a Diamond Vendor, Lab Grown Diamonds, Tariffs, Trends & Other Stories from the Road!
On this episode, we sit down with on of our favorite diamond & jewelry vendors, Armaan from I.D.D. Despite his young age, Armaan has carved out a unique place in the industry, and brings a fresh, insightful perspective to our conversation. ...
Bench Jeweler Memes, Ep.11: Breaking (Delayed) News, Geller's Blue Book, Stuller News, Baby News & Microwaved Poop Particles!
In this episode, we once again tease the idea of bringing on future guests (we promise it's gonna happen soon). Then we take an unusual turn and dive into some actual jewelry industry news - talking Geller's Blue Book, Stuller...