The STANDARD H Podcast is a casual conversation about the lives of entrepreneurs and those growing companies. We discuss each guest's background in business as well as hobbies. Topics often include cars, watches, food & travel, and even architecture. standardh.substack.com
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Sep 29, 2026 · 1:14:18
Today welcomes back Elliot Aronow, a very early guest on this podcasts. Though long over due, and several years apart, I feel we pick up right where we left off. Elliot is the…
Sep 22, 2026 · 1:09:29
Logan Baker has had a fascinating trajectory to his career. In his early years, he was a writer for WatchTime, only later to become a brand editor for Hodinkee, and then moved…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:33:59
Carlton DeWoody and I met through social media and later in person at Intersect a couple years ago. We hit it off immediately when I noticed the chronograph on his wrist and…
Sep 8, 2026 · 1:18:38
I first came across Rarify through Instagram only to endlessly scroll through their grid. They launched a light called Cube One alongside Gantri made with genuine USM Haller…
Sep 1, 2026 · 53:46
Watch Journalist, Lawyer, Substacker, Podcast Host, and Friend, Tony Traina was gracious to host me on his podcast recently. I thought it would only help exposure to also post it…
Aug 25, 2026 · 1:23:27
Matthew McDonough and I were first in contact towards the beginning of the pandemic. Though online-only at first, we quickly connected in person over a group dinner, watch…
Aug 18, 2026 · 1:01:44
Those of you who listen to this show regularly, will absolutely welcome back James Stacey for a round two. If you’re new to this show, James cohosts the Grey Nato podcast…
Aug 11, 2026 · 1:13:59
Over the last year, I came across Dave Herring’s YouTube channel while exploring some photography gear. Dave is a Bay Area photographer who shoots a lot of landscapes I enjoy -…
Aug 6, 2026 · 57:40
This week brings us the latest in-between-isode I recorded with Blake where we catch up, chat about content creation, social media and the mental health of it all, then we chat a…
Jul 28, 2026 · 1:27:50
I think it’s fair to say Robert Spangle is somewhat of an international man of mystery. Our connection began actually a few years ago at an event in Los Angeles, only to be put…
Jul 21, 2026 · 1:33:45
Today’s another example of a collector I’ve crossed paths with, both online, and in person. Salim Hamman, as you may know, is also one of the Four Married Men, a podcast he…
Jul 14, 2026 · 1:16:28
Today, I welcome back Jeff Hilliard. Part 1 hosted Jeff when he was working at Hodinkee as an instrumental part of their Limited Editions department. Recently, Jeff became the…
Jun 30, 2026 · 1:20:27
The funny thing about getting older is you start to admire people younger than you, and today‘s guest is one of those people. I was first aware of Erik Gustafson as one half of…
Jun 23, 2026 · 1:28:51
Hugh Mo is the co-founder of Artifact New York, a fashion business renting historical designer fashion pieces to photo shoots, movies and celebrities, including many musicians.…
Jun 16, 2026 · 54:53
Today I welcome back the Chief Design Officer of IWC, Christian Knoop. Though we technically saw one another in Geneva, sadly, we didn’t spend much time together aside from…
Jun 11, 2026 · 58:18
Welcome back to another bonus episode where Blake Buettner of the deep Track and I catch up, talk watches, as well as share our latest thoughts about the Formula One season.…
Jun 9, 2026 · 1:24:11
Rich Fordon and I first connected at either OMBAS 2025 at Walt Grace Vintage for the Menta Watches event, or perhaps it was Rolliefest last Fall. We had some great conversation…
May 26, 2026 · 45:38
If you’re on social media and follow any watch content, you’ve no doubt come across today’s guest, Mike Nouveau. The former DJ turned watch dealer gained a massive amount of…
May 19, 2026 · 1:07:03
VJ Geronimo is a previous podcast guest on this show, and as you may know, Oris and STANDARD H have partnered in several ways throughout the years. We’ve co-hosted an event for…
May 12, 2026 · 1:10:56
Jake Woolf is someone I’ve followed for a while on Instagram, so I was confident I was inviting a bird of a similar feather on the show. We both love to shop, explore, discover,…
May 7, 2026 · 1:18:13
My good friend Blake and I sit down for a catch-up about Watches & Wonders, while discussing our picks from the show. We then do a bit of a deep dive into the mindset of IWC and…
Apr 28, 2026 · 1:22:23
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Apr 21, 2026 · 1:04:54
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Mar 31, 2026 · 1:07:09
Matthew Ivanhoe has become known as one of the few trusted pre-owned car dealers here in the United Staes to source vehicles into the 7 & 8 figures. We met several years ago…
Mar 24, 2026 · 1:21:03
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Mar 17, 2026 · 1:22:01
Steve Moore returns for a recap of NAABS Miami, the 11th installment of the annual collector meetup/reunion he’s an instrumental part of, and we touch on group events at large.…
Mar 10, 2026 · 1:10:38
Links: STANDARD H www.standard-h.com @standardh _ Private White V.C. www.privatewhitevc.com @privatewhitevc This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other…
Feb 24, 2026 · 1:08:29
You can listen to the podcast by hitting play above or you can watch the episode via the video below! Introduction: I first heard about Workshop 5001 from one of Henry…
Feb 18, 2026 · 1:09:08
I recently started doing some of these episodes with a cold open, however, this episode commands a bit of a backstory. Many of you are familiar with Matt Bain as he is certainly…
Feb 11, 2026 · 26:03
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit standardh.substack.com Pit Stop Episodes are here to offer insights into STANDARD H, production information, product…
Feb 3, 2026 · 1:08:25
This episode is one of those that's been a long time coming. Jacek Kozubek, perhaps better known for his watch dealership, Tropical Watch, is someone I've been getting to know…
Jan 27, 2026 · 1:00:34
Blake and I return with a preview of this year's F1 Season. He and I discuss the 5 teams who've debuted their liveries thus far. We start by catching up which leads into our…
Jan 20, 2026 · 1:28:22
To continue down the road of repeat guests, John Ferrer joins the podcast today for his second time. This was a really great representation of the types of conversations I often…
Jan 13, 2026 · 1:12:26
Today I welcome back Shinoo Mapleton, the Lotus Guru from Episode 23. It’s been almost 6 years to the day since that episode, which is so hard to believe - We have both moved…
Jan 6, 2026 · 48:30
Recording Mondays Some of this may be repetition… Thanksgiving in Palm Springs (Christmas show w Trevor) Hawaii TripProduction delays: finally released clothing Pre-Sale of the…
Dec 30, 2025 · 1:17:39
Tim Green and I first connected over Instagram and later cohosted an event at London-based Subdial, the growing pre-owned watch dealership. You may be familiar with his watch…
Dec 23, 2025 · 59:15
This is the second half of the conversation. If you'd like to hear the first half, head over to Pare Pare Podcast on Apple Podcasts to check it out! Otherwise, here's part 2!…
Dec 16, 2025 · 1:19:19
I first started following Toby Bateman when he joined Hodinkee during COVID. His selfies have always brought a smile to my face even though he describes them as “grumpy,” and his…
Dec 9, 2025 · 1:06:12
I want to welcome photographer, traveler, cyclist, fashion aficionado, watch enthusiast, a podcast host, and a former podcast guest only to return, and really, an international…
Dec 2, 2025 · 1:07:27
Steve and I have become friends through watches, which must come as a shock, I’m sure. Steve holds an instrumental place within the Mil Sub community as you’ll soon understand in…
Nov 25, 2025 · 55:59
Blake and I chat about Brazil, and mostly Las Vegas and the DQ of both McLaren cars. We get into some watch talk including a brief coverage of Dubai Watch Week and a wrist check…
Nov 18, 2025 · 40:24
Pit Stop - 11.18.2025 - Events - STANDARD H YouTube channel - Audrain interviews - Please share the STANDARD H Podcast with friends/family - Taupe Straps are back - Mugello Suede…
Nov 11, 2025 · 55:07
This one is for the Lange fans. Saying Anthony de Haas is an incredibly important part of my personal watch journey would most definitely be an understatement. As the Director of…
Nov 4, 2025 · 57:35
IWC Watches reached out to Blake and me to host a very special evening in San Francisco last week where we also recorded this podcast live for the 60 people in attendance. We…
Oct 28, 2025 · 1:07:00
Ariel Adams didn’t just start a blog. He left his day job as a lawyer and started an entire media outlet. I was deeply interested in sitting down with Ariel, someone who is…
Oct 21, 2025 · 15:14
Today welcomes a very special episode. If you’ve seen my latest posts on Instagram, you’ll be familiar with my recent experience at the Audrain Concours in Newport, Rhode Island.…
Oct 7, 2025 · 1:01:37
Geoff Hess is someone I’ve wanted to host for years at this point. I was first familiar with him as the CEO of Analog Shift only to later meet him at a private collectors…
Sep 30, 2025 · 29:12
Pit Stop 9.30.25 - Under the Weather from NYC - Rolliefest - Audrain Concours - Singer event @ Willow Springs - SF event @ end of October - 50% off sale going on NOW. Use code…
Sep 23, 2025 · 56:18
Tony Traina is a watch writer I have become friends with over the last few years, so this episode is yet another long overdue recording. His Substack, Unpolished, is one of only…
Sep 16, 2025 · 57:49
Today’s guest is Ben Bertucci, the man behind the best films I’ve seen in recent memory. One of One is a documentary about a Japanese family of car mechanics. This is a horrible…
Sep 5, 2025 · 1:01:46
Welcome back to another F1 Podcast with Blake Buettner - I’m your host Wesley Smith, and today, Blake and I discuss the Summer Break, the Dutch Grand Prix as well as look forward…
Sep 2, 2025 · 49:31
I believe I first learned about Kruk design via the algorithm on Instagram. Needless to say, it sure has me pegged. Through friends at Walt Grace Vintage in Miami, I was…
Aug 26, 2025 · 44:31
Today brings us to Round Table 3. Sadly, the third member of this conversation had an emergency, so he couldn't make it - perhaps we'll host him another time! Instead, I welcome…
Aug 19, 2025 · 1:21:19
For one reason or another, some podcasts end up taking years to record, and today’s is no exception. That’s right, years, making this episode long overdue, and hosts an…
Aug 12, 2025 · 13:27
Car Week Written Articles for submissions Colors for Fall ? Black Shif tLogo Trucker Re-Stock NEW Golf Dad Hats coming! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this…
Aug 5, 2025 · 1:06:26
This was one of my favorite episodes. Justin Placek, known for his unbelievably beautiful seat inserts for 911s, is my kind of guy. Obsessed with detail, striving for perfection,…
Jul 29, 2025 · 1:12:51
Today brings you the second episode of the STANDARD H Round Table and it features two great friends: Trevor Wynn of Pare Pare Podcast and Wes Wynne of Collectors Corner NY!…
Jul 25, 2025 · 51:04
This week, my good friend Blake and I are coming to you with a special interview episode! That’s right, we are interrupting our Formula 1 action, and with very good reason, as we…
Jul 15, 2025 · 40:16
On today's Pit Stop, I discuss the new Willys Shirt Jacket in Battle Ship Grey, the Intersect Show this Saturday, updates on the Polos, the collaboration Watch Strap with…
Jul 8, 2025 · 1:07:21
Kenneth Lam and I met at the Toronto Timepiece Show last September when he stopped by my booth. After chatting getting a closer look at what was on his wrist, I knew I wanted to…
Jun 28, 2025 · 55:22
Welcome back to another F1 podcast with Blake Buettner I’m your co-host, Wesley Smith. I want to welcome you to a recap of the F1 movie! This was a super fun conversation so…
Jun 17, 2025 · 1:04:03
It’s widely known I’m a huge IWC fan, and today’s episode is one I’ve looked forward to for years at this point as it hosts Chris Grainger-Herr, IWC’s Chief Executive Officer…
Jun 11, 2025 · 42:51
Today's Pit Stop discusses my Lange 1 acquisition, a Grail piece for me, as well as. several product updates/announcements: the Polos, my collaboration with Molequin on our…
Jun 3, 2025 · 1:13:56
Welcome back to Bill Goldstein - this is Part 2 which I’m excited to share. I wanted to make time for what I knew would be a deep dive automotive discussion, and I’m thrilled to…
May 27, 2025 · 58:08
Given my affinity for Porsche, Adam Golden of Menta Watches told me ages ago about Walt Grace Vintage, the vintage guitar and automotive gallery and cafe in Miami. He graciously…
May 13, 2025 · 1:36:03
This one was a long time coming. Many of you are very familiar with Andrew McUtchen, the Captain of the ship known as Time & Tide. With the growth of his business and the…
May 8, 2025 · 1:04:48
Happy Thursday everybody and welcome back to another F1 podcast with me, Wesley Smith as well as Blake Buettner. Blake and I chat about our recent travels - me to Goodwood and he…
Apr 29, 2025 · 1:08:25
As someone who plays drums, naturally, I follow several drummers. It was when @sterloid posted a particular snare that I reached out to today’s guest, Jefferson Shallenberger,…
Apr 23, 2025 · 1:01:23
Pit Stop 4.22.25 TRAVEL: DC, Pinehurst, NYC, London EVENTS: District Time, NYC cars & coffee, London Trunk Show, Goodwood & this weekend’s Air|Water event! Willys Shirt Jacket…
Apr 15, 2025 · 1:18:13
Currently there are what feels like a thousand ways to buy a watch. Authorized dealers. Multi-brand boutiques. In-person auctions. Online auctions. Online Dealers. The Grey…
Apr 1, 2025 · 1:13:16
I tell you what - this podcast costs me a lot of money. I’m so enthralled with my guests and what they do I almost argue I’m required to buy more products as a result of these…
Mar 28, 2025 · 41:32
Today, the F1 podcasts continue with my good friend, Blake Buettner. Blake and I decided it would be fun to do more than just one or two episodes for this year's racing calendar,…
Mar 25, 2025 · 1:03:44
I have been thinking about how to bring something fresh to the STANDARD H Podcast. After all, what began as a weekly show, soon became only twice a month during COVID. That…
Mar 18, 2025 · 1:10:12
It’s highly likely you either know who Jeff Hilliard is, or you’re familiar with his work. And if you’re still coming up short, your favorite people in the style community have…
Mar 4, 2025 · 59:59
Stephen Pulvirent and I haven’t caught up in a while in person - he’s been busy with a newborn, I’ve been traveling and working on production stuff when in LA - so I invited him…
Feb 26, 2025 · 28:39
The latest news from STANDARD H is presented via these "In-Between-isodes" of the Podcast. Today, I discussed: Cancun This Friday - Dallas @ Christopher Ward Boosting Posts on…
Feb 20, 2025 · 48:20
This episode presents a special conversation with my F1 pal, Blake Buettner. As the 2025 Season fast-approaches, Blake and I discuss the new Liveries which were revealed this…
Feb 18, 2025 · 1:05:37
No doubt, if you’ve been into watches for a while, Paul Boutros is a name that’s more than likely come up. His watch journey began as a child, not unlike many of us, but his…
Feb 4, 2025 · 1:14:36
Not long ago, Ted Gushue posted a coffee maker on his instagram stories noting it was incredibly over engineered. He had me at coffee, but his description is what kept me hooked…
Jan 21, 2025 · 1:00:45
As you may know, I’m a massive fan of A. Lange & Söhne, the watch brand based in Glashütte, Germany, and it doesn’t take long to encounter my guest’s website when doing any…
Jan 7, 2025 · 55:17
Today’s guest is a special one. Christian Knoop is the Chief Design Officer of IWC, perhaps my favorite watch brand, and certainly my first love among them. Christian and I met a…
Dec 24, 2024 · 1:15:18
I honestly don’t remember how I first heard of Junior’s or today’s guest, Glenn Au, but my guess is through Matt Hranek and/or his magazine, WM Brown. The point now, however, is…
Dec 10, 2024 · 1:11:23
Today, I welcome Tim Mosso back to the show for a long-overdue catch-up. We recognize his birthday and do a deep dive into the bike he gifted himself. We of course host a robust…
Nov 26, 2024 · 1:04:48
If you’ve ever listened to the podcast, Pare Pare , I think it goes without saying, its host Trevor Wynn and I have several interests in common. He and I have recorded twice for…
Nov 25, 2024 · 43:39
This Pit Stop includes: Travel, Collaboration, Sales/Promotions, my new car (!), and answers to your questions!! Thank you so much for listening. This is a public episode. If…
Nov 12, 2024 · 1:02:04
The watch world is a funny place where even before you meet someone, it’s often you follow one another online knowing well you’d be friends even had you met at a bar down the…
Oct 29, 2024 · 1:29:58
When you think of a magazine, you probably envision a fairly flimsy object comprised of ads making up 70% of its pages, and destined for the garbage having read it pool-side on…
Oct 15, 2024 · 1:12:52
Kat Shoulders has been someone who I’ve been meaning to host for quite some time. I’m so happy we finally recorded, and as someone I have loved seeing at events, it was so nice…
Oct 1, 2024 · 1:01:15
If you’ve worked in retail and subscribed to enough magazines as I have for as long as I have there are several names in the apparel industry that are evergreen and one of them…
Sep 18, 2024 · 1:06:45
It's been a while, so I thought it would be a good time to update everyone with what I've been up to. Please enjoy the latest edition of Pit Stop! Click HERE to listen & I hope…
Sep 3, 2024 · 1:04:41
Cameron Steiner is a Collector with a capital C. He kindly hosted me on his podcast, Collector’s Gene Radio, several weeks back, so this conversation was an effortless…
Aug 20, 2024 · 47:20
It’s fair to say the Porsche community is a robust and passionate one. Given my proclivity for the brand, I almost feel lucky there are so many great events which showcase the…
Aug 6, 2024 · 1:08:46
You may be familiar with today’s guest, Bryan Braddy for a few different reasons: perhaps you heard the extended length Pit Stop last month where Bryan interviewed me, but you…
Jul 23, 2024 · 1:16:26
In the watch world, you have huge brands, big brands, independent brands, small brands, and even micro brands. But today’s episode with Wes Kwok of Nodus Watches highlights some…
Jul 9, 2024 · 1:03:52
Neall Brick and I met through WindUp a couple years ago and immediately hit it off. He was shooting with a Q2 and I was selling a jacket he wanted. Funny how these things can…
Jun 25, 2024 · 55:00
I first learned about Katrina Vrakas through one of her pieces of jewelry worn by none other than her brother, Justin. I met him at my booth at WindUp Chicago nearly two years…
Jun 11, 2024 · 1:02:05
Growing up in North Carolina, in order to be as enthused about snowboarding as I was living in Raleigh, one resorted to VHS & DVD’s to get stoked. Some of you may be very…
May 27, 2024 · 1:25:01
Mechanics. So many have the reputation that seamlessly dovetail into similar conversations about used car salesmen. Well, I can assure you today’s guest’s reputation precedes…
May 14, 2024 · 1:27:53
This edition of Pit Stop welcomes Bryan from Bad Art Nice Watch. Bryan told me he wanted to interview me many moons ago. I told him I'd be more than happy to do it, and though it…
Apr 30, 2024 · 1:23:27
John Reardon is someone I’ve long wanted to meet, and even though it’s often I meet people in person prior to hosting them on the show, there are certainly episodes with folks…
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