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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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 only bench folks truly appreciate, we dive into it all.

We also rant (lovingly) about how the phrase "Shop Local" has been overused and misunderstood-- and why it should really be "BUY Local." Then we take a look at how different jewelry stores operate during the holiday madness, and why every shop needs its own cutoff dates to stay sane... even if they all look a little different.

To wrap this episode up, we debut a brand new holiday single from BJ Mandrel -- and you'll hear it here before its official release on Dec. 19th!

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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 the holiday chaos? Or because our shop stories are getting funnier the more tired we get? Hard to say.

We read a fresh batch of Jeweler Pet Peeves -- this time with a December twist -- Talk about the brand new Holiday EP from BJ Mandrel, and close the episode by reading wildly inappropriate engraving requests. Oof!

Chaotic, festive, slightly unhinged... it's December in the jewelry world. Enjoy!

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