Sixty episodes in, and we’re finally explaining ourselves. Whether that helps our reputation is another story.

On Episode 60 of the Bench Jeweler Memes Podcast, it’s just Dusty and Brad doing what they do best: talking shop, making each other laugh, and seeing how far off topic they can get before remembering there was a topic.

We’ve got “Shop Talk,” Buy Me a Coffee readings, and a trip back to where it all started: how we each got into the wild, chaotic jewelry industry. Consider it an origin story refresher for longtime listeners and a proper introduction for everyone who’s joined the nonsense along the way.

Back in Episode One, we had no clue what we were doing. Sixty episodes later, we’ve at least gotten more comfortable with that.

If you’re a bench jeweler, goldsmith, jewelry store owner, apprentice, or someone wondering how people end up making a career in jewelry, pull up a chair. There are actual stories about getting into the trade buried somewhere in all this ridiculousness.

Real jewelers. Questionable tangents. Your occasionally helpful jewelry industry podcast.

Thanks for listening, following, and sharing Bench Jeweler Memes—and to our Buy Me a Coffee supporters for continuing to fund poor decisions.

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Being a bench jeweler in 2026 comes with plenty to talk about—and sometimes you need people who actually understand what happens behind the bench.

In Episode 59 of the Bench Jeweler Memes podcast, Dusty and Brad welcome Kevin Anderson, who launched a Discord community just for bench jewelers. We talk about why he created the group, the heart behind it, and the value of connecting with other people who understand this wonderfully weird corner of the jewelry industry.

Naturally, staying on one topic was never going to happen.

From bench jeweler burnout to life outside the jewelry store, the conversation takes plenty of detours into the funny, frustrating, and relatable parts of making a living in this trade. It’s a little shop talk, a little perspective, and the usual amount of “how did we get on this subject?”

Whether you’re a bench jeweler, jewelry store owner, or jewelry repair professional, pull up a chair. You’re among your people.

Bench Jeweler Memes: a jewelry industry podcast with real conversations, questionable tangents, and people who get it.

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Funny customer stories, frustrated jewelers, and a reminder that some things matter a whole lot more than what’s happening at the bench.

In Episode 58 of the Bench Jeweler Memes podcast, Dusty and Brad let off a little steam about life in the jewelry industry. From funny and frustrating customer experiences to comments from fellow jewelers, we’re talking about the moments that make working in a jewelry store equal parts rewarding and ridiculous. If you’re a bench jeweler, handle jewelry repair, or spend your days behind the counter, you’ll probably recognize a few of these situations.

But this episode goes deeper than the usual complaining and sarcasm.

Our fellow jeweler and friend Travis Piper’s son has been battling cancer, and we take a moment to focus on his family’s experience and a fundraiser supporting Riley’s Children’s Hospital. We also talk about how the whiskey YouTube channel SLB Drinks connects to this effort—and why we want to use the Bench Jeweler Memes platform to help spread the word and give back.

We love a good laugh at the chaos of this industry. We also love seeing the jewelry community show up for something bigger. Stick around for this one, and help us bring some attention to a cause that deserves it.

Whether you can contribute or simply help spread the word, we appreciate you being part of this community. CHECK THE LONKS BELOW!

*NOTE: Every dollar sent to BJM “Buy Me a Coffee” through the end of October will go directly to Riley’s Children’s Hospital!

To support Dayton Piper directly:

https://gofund.me/dbf5446d2

SLB video talking about this years Riley’s Fundraiser:

https://youtu.be/a6RtmI47yPM?is=aDg-STw0kZEWXCDq

SLB Cares:

https://slbcares.org

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