Episode 37 is all over the place… in the best possible way. Brad & Dusty kick things off with the usual bench jeweler chaos before diving nose-first into one of the weirdest topics yet: the smells of the jewelry industry. We attempt to describe a scent that every jeweler instantly recognizes… but can never properly explain.

Then things get completely out of hand when we brainstorm a new jewelry store concept inspired by “Dick’s Last Resort” — where jewelers finally get to say what they’re REALLY thinking to customers. Brutal honesty? Yes. Sarcastic? Of course! Nothing is off limits.

Eventually, we steer the ship back toward reality and break down comments from Martin Rapaport regarding lab-grown diamonds. We discuss why we (and so many retail jewelers) are tired of being talked down to from the “ivory towers” of the diamond trade.

BONUS: Stick around until the end of the episode to hear the brand new BJ Mandrel single, “One Beautiful Week,” officially releasing May 23rd!

Follow us on Instagram & YouTube @benchjewelermemes

// Want to support the page & podcast?

https://buymeacoffee.com/benchjewelermemes

Episode 36 is a special one! We’re joined by longtime supporter and fellow bench jeweler, Ron — better known around here as “Step-Daddy Ron.”

From supporting our nonsense since day one to officially becoming the temporary namesake of our “studio” (yes… welcome to Step-Daddy Ron Studios), Ron was an absolute blast to hang with.

We spend the episode talking shop, bench jeweler life, continuing education and jewelry classes, the future of the, retirement, and plenty of random side tangents along the way. Just a fun, laid-back conversation with someone who truly gets the industry — and gets our sense of humor.

Honestly one of the most relaxed and enjoyable episodes we’ve done in a while. Grab a drink, pull up a bench chair, and come hang out with us!

Follow us on Instagram & YouTube @benchjewelermemes

// Want to support the page & podcast?

https://buymeacoffee.com/benchjewelermemes

On this episode, Brad and Dusty dive headfirst into some absolutely unhinged one-star jewelry store reviews… and yeah, it’s as wild as it sounds. We read. We react. We laugh.

But before we get there, we get rudely interrupted by a client who apparently doesn’t realize the shop is CLOSED during recording...LOL

AND — we drop a big announcement on how you can “win” some “free” exclusive merch… but only for this episode!

It’s chaotic. It’s ridiculous. It’s very on brand.

Follow us on Instagram & YouTube @benchjewelermemes

// Want to support the page & podcast?

https://buymeacoffee.com/benchjewelermemes

Just one of those episodes where Brad & Dusty go completely off script...except now, we have even more time to kill.

This week we bounce all over the place - Brads birthday, uniting the jeweler community, random (and questionable) client stories, and why bench jeweler physically cannot stop themselves from giving unsolicited advice.

All in all, just another ADHD-style episode. Buckle Up!

Follow us on Instagram & YouTube @benchjewelermemes

// Want to support the page & podcast?

https://buymeacoffee.com/benchjewelermemes

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’s seen just about everything at the bench—and he’s got opinions to match.

In this episode, we dive into Chuck’s journey through the trade, throw back to a reference from Episode 5, and break down real bench topics like the differences between easy, medium, and hard solder, how to approach jewelry repair pricing, and what actually goes into running a successful shop.

We also get into Chuck’s unexpected work in the entertainment industry, plus plenty of stories, insights, and unfiltered takes along the way.

If you’re a bench jeweler, jewelry professional, or just curious about the trade—this one’s packed with experience you don’t want to miss.

Follow us on Instagram & YouTube @benchjewelermemes

// Want to support the page & podcast?

https://buymeacoffee.com/benchjewelermemes

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 scenes. We also get into the real questions—why CZs still exist in a world of lab-grown diamonds, what gold below 10k even means, and the awkward moment when customers ask for their gold back after sizing a ring down.

Oh—and we couldn’t avoid it… the infamous 2-week notice in the jewelry industry.

Some answers are helpful. Some are honest. Some might get us in trouble.

Either way… nothing was off limits.

Follow us on Instagram & YouTube @benchjewelermemes

// Want to support the page & podcast?

https://buymeacoffee.com/benchjewelermemes

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 not over it).

We go behind the scenes on how the ideas came together, what actually worked, what almost got us cancelled (probably), and how much time we collectively wasted for the sake of the bit.

Honestly...it was a blast. And somehow, you all played along perfectly--which either means you loved it or we've all lost it together!

Follow us on Instagram & YouTube @benchjewelermemes

// Want to support the page & podcast?

https://buymeacoffee.com/benchjewelermemes

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 to be made. We’ve never been ones to sugarcoat things, and this episode is no different.

We talk through what’s been happening, where things currently stand, and what the future may (or may not) look like moving forward.

This isn’t an easy conversation—but it’s an important one.

We appreciate everyone who has supported us along the way.

More to come...

*Shhh.. April Fools*

Follow us on Instagram & YouTube @benchjewelermemes

// Want to support the page & podcast?

https://buymeacoffee.com/benchjewelermemes