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The podcast for men who'd rather find the right expert than pretend to be one. Jewelry, watches, bourbon, and more—straight talk, zero BS.

Recent Episodes

Jan. 22, 2026

Ep. 95 - Remembering Pat Finn

Pat Finn is a well-known actor, comedian, and writer with over 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He's appeared in numerous TV shows and movies, including The Middle, Seinfeld, “It’s Complicated,” and the “...

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Jan. 8, 2026

Ep. 94 - Get the Ring Right: Budget, Stones and Why Every Guy Needs a…

You survived the first round—now it’s time for the next level of buying her a ring. In Part II, Andy and Carter Eve dive into the stuff most guys never ask: setting a real budget (without three-months-salary BS), the truth ab...

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Dec. 25, 2025

Ep. 93 - The #1 Mistake Guys Make Buying Her a Ring (And How to Avoid…

Ever feel like buying an engagement ring is a minefield? You’re not alone. In this episode, Andy talks with Carter—a custom jeweler who’s helped hundreds of guys get it right—about the biggest mistakes men make, how to actual...

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Dec. 11, 2025

Ep. 92 - Part II: From the Earth to the Showcase — The Real Journey o…

Ever wonder how a diamond actually gets from deep in the earth… to a jeweler’s case… to her hand? Part II of Andy’s conversation with Ari Jain from House of Diamonds uncovers the real, behind-the-scenes process of how natural...

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Nov. 27, 2025

Ep. 91 - Natural Diamonds: Nature's Greatest Masterpiece with Ari Jain

Thinking about buying an engagement ring — or trying to decide between a natural diamond and a lab-grown diamond? This episode cuts through all the noise, hype, and half-truths in the diamond world. Part I of Andy's conversat...

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Nov. 13, 2025

Ep. 90 - How to Buy Your First Luxury Watch Without Getting Scammed

Thinking about buying your first real watch? Here's what the dealers won't tell you about ghost listings, fake prices, and why that "deal" you found online doesn't actually exist. Part II of Andy's conversation with Christian...

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Reviews

Wonderful

"This is a must listen to podcast for every BEFORE they get engaged to be married. Such straightforward tips that are easy to remember and quick to put into action. Andy gives you the confidence to ma…"

Lux208 | Dec. 12, 2022

Very Helpful - Andy is Great!

"Podcast was incredibly helpful during my search. I also reached out to Andy with a few questions and he truly went above and beyond. Highly recommend!"

Austin | April 28, 2023

Buy like a guy!

"I have never bought an engagement ring before, and I am sure that is what the vast majority of individuals say when they go to buy one. Having this podcast boosted my confidence in knowing more about…"

Joey Chevalier | Aug. 31, 2023

so helpful!

"Love how Andy makes the connection between the customer’s experience and our experience on the other side of the counter. It doesn’t have to be hard…. Every guy should listen!"

cutdog5000 | Aug. 29, 2023

Just what I needed!

"Love the podcast, it’s just what I needed. If you don’t want to get lost in the weeds with all the info, Andy does a great job at keeping the info pertinent and useful. If you’re buying a ring, this …"

Dakota | Sept. 26, 2023

I bought like a guy

"I decided to put what was said in the podcast to the test. What do you know, it is spot on! You could do the work of learning about the diamond industry and all the settings and diamonds and differen…"

Derek | Nov. 27, 2023