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Ferdinand wanted to make cars for the people, but the Porsche brand we know is an empire of performance. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients, so here’s one of those. [ASAP Commercial Doors Ad] Dave Young: Welcome to The Empire Builders Podcast. It’s the podcast where we talk about empires that were built, businesses, business empires. You know what we… If you’ve listened before, you know… Stephen Semple: Something like that. I get it. Businesses that have done pretty well over the years. Dave Young: They started small. Stephen Semple: They started small. Dave Young: They started small and then they got big. They got so big to the point that you could call them an empire. Stephen Semple: That’s it. That’s the idea. Dave Young: It’s a pretty simple premise. Stephen Semple: That’s it. Dave Young: So as we counted down, Steve told me the topic today and it’s Porsche. Stephen Semple: Yes, sir. Dave Young: Porsche. I’m assuming this is the car. Stephen Semple: The car, yes, the car. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: The car. Dave Young: And I’m trying to… I know some Porsche jokes, but I probably shouldn’t tell those on this show. I’m trying to think if I’ve ever actually been in a Porsche. Stephen Semple: Oh, well then you’ve got to come up and see me, Dave. Dave Young: You own one. I know you own one. Stephen Semple: Well, I have one. Bernier’s got two. I don’t know how many Steve has. Dave Young: I see how it is. I see how it is. Maybe I will tell my Porsche joke. So you guys that own them, do you call it Porscha? Because some of us just say Porsche. Stephen Semple: Well, if you actually take a look back, that’s the proper German pronunciation as Porsche. Dave Young: Porsche, okay. Stephen Semple: And it’s supposed to not be… It’s not Italian Porsche, right? So it’s Porsche. Dave Young: Porsche, Porsche. Okay, I’ll accept that. I’ll accept that. I’m guessing we’re- Stephen Semple: Well, look, you got to always call a dealership to double check. They’ll tell you. Dave Young: Now, if I had to guess where we’re headed to start this off sometime around the 40s, maybe earlier. Stephen Semple: A little earlier than that, actually. It was founded by Ferdinand Porsche in 1931 in Stuttgart, Germany. You’re not far off. But the interesting thing is where the growth really happened, even though that’s when it was founded, when things really started to happen, was actually post-World War II. Dave Young: That makes sense. Stephen Semple: You’re correct on that. Dave Young: So, it started in 31 and by the time you hit the late 30s and 40s, you’re part of the war machine. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: So it was founded in 1931, Stuttgart, Germany by Ferdinand. And when we take a look at the history of the business for a very long time, they were a part of the VW group, although they were recently spun off into their own separate business. And there’s a lot of shared history between VW and Porsche. A lot of people make fun of the fact that it’s basically a VW. There’s so much connection. Now here’s the other thing is, there’s a lot of connection in Nazi Germany here as well. And I mean- Dave Young: That’s what I was intimating but trying not to say, but yes, there was definitely. Stephen Semple: And not one of these ones of, “Oh, I’m a business and I got sucked up into the machine.” I mean, very early on. Very early on. Ferdinand was a member of the SS following the war, both he and his son were charged. Dave Young: No kidding. Stephen Semple: He served two years in jail. His son six months. So we’re not talking loose connections here. He was a buddy of Adolf. Let’s just put it out there. And if you remember, going back to episode 21, VW was founded by Nazi Germany. So episode 21 about The Beetle, and Ferdinand was the guy who designed the Beetle. Dave Young: Right, right. I remember you saying that, Ferdinand Porsche. Stephen Semple: And look, Porsche has not always had the success it has today. It’s become pretty big. They do 40 billion EU in sales. They have 40,000 employees. They make 300,000 cars. There was a time that they’re making cars in the hundreds and thousands. It wasn’t that long ago. But let’s go back to Germany to the early 1900s. And if we think about Germany at that time, pre-World War II, pre-World War I, there was lots of history of engineering and science in Germany. More Nobel Prizes in Science was awarded to Germany than anywhere else in the world at that time. Dave Young: Right. Stephen Semple: Germany was a real leader in science and engineering. And the first commercial automobile was made in Germany by Mercedes-Benz. So it’s 1906 and Daimler recruits Ferdinand because Ferdinand had been the winner of the Pottingham [inaudible 00:06:05] Prize, which is the automotive engineer of the year, which is given to new chief engineers and basically allows the person to have this designated doctor engineer honoris causa, Ferdinand Porsche. And he would go around calling himself all of that. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: And this is an honorary doctorate because he never actually finished college, but he had real engineering chops, Ferdinand. So he moves to Stuttgart, which at the time is a center of car making in Germany, including all the suppliers. And he works for Benz for 20 years. Okay. Now, it’s Germany in the 1930s and 2% of the population own a car in Germany as compared to the United States, which is 30%. Dave Young: In that time? Stephen Semple: In that time. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Ferdinand comes up with this idea of we should make an inexpensive car. We shouldn’t be making car for the wealthy. We should make an inexpensive car. The board rejects the idea. Ferdinand leaves in 1929. And in 1931… Kicks around for a few years, and then 1931 starts a consulting firm. Now, this dude knew how to name things. You’re ready for the name of the company? Dave Young: Of the consulting firm? Stephen Semple: Of the consulting firm. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: I have to read this to get it right. The Doctor Engineer Honoris Causa Ferdinand Porsche Construction and Consulting and Design Services for Motor Vehicles. Dave Young: Now, if I know anything about German, that was all one word that you just said, right? Stephen Semple: Well- Dave Young: No spaces in between any of those words. Stephen Semple: Translated, you’ll see it as Dr. in H period, C period, F period, Porsche, capital G, small M, small B, capital H. Dave Young: It just rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it? Stephen Semple: Now, here’s the crazy thing. Up until 2009, that remained the official name of the company. You actually can find, if you see Porsche’s older than that, that if you look for that, it’ll be stamped somewhere in the car that that’s the manufacturer. Dave Young: They changed it finally because it was just too expensive to- Stephen Semple: It cost too much- Dave Young: Put that many letters in a dye cast. Stephen Semple: Exactly, exactly. Dave Young: Holy cow. Stephen Semple: So it’s 1934 and they land a contract with Germany to design a small affordable car for the people called the Volkswagen. Dave Young: Volkswagen. Stephen Semple: Beetle. Right, there you go. Now, here’s the thing that’s weird. Post World War II, the allies are in trying to rebuild Germany and no one owns VW. VW was owned by the state. So now it’s in the hands of the British and the British and the allies want to create a strong economy in West Germany because it’s now the Cold War. So the big defense to defending against East Germany and the expansion of communism is to really get the economy going in Germany. And so the British government, as we know from episode 21 about the Beetle, approached Porsche who designed it and said, “Help us get this car built.” And this is where it gets just a little bit weird because the son goes in one direction. Ferdinand’s doing his own thing. They both got arrested for war crimes. Son gets out first because he did six months. And his son’s name’s Ferry and his dad is in jail for two years. So between this time where dad’s still in jail and son’s out, here’s one of the things they did towards the end of the war. We don’t know exactly how many, but it was probably about 20 of their best engineers and they moved them out into the farmland of Austria and basically had them working in a barn because they didn’t want to get them arrested or killed, quite frankly. So Ferry gets out and he goes to this barn in Austria and he’s looking around and he goes, “What the heck are we going to do to make some money? Let’s start fixing up cars.” Now, not a huge business fixing up cars. It’s post-war and there weren’t a lot of cars in Germany anyway, but they had to do something. Then the dad gets out of jail and he ends up doing this work with Volkswagen. Now, here’s what’s interesting. And this is where the really tight ties between Porsche and Volkswagen start. The deal that the German government gives Ferdinand, the deal that the allies give Ferdinand is this. Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories to Sell Ad] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off and trust me you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: The deal that the allies give Ferdinand is this. We want your help designing and distributing this car. We will give you a royalty for every VW Beetle sold worldwide. Dave Young: Wow, that’s pretty generous. Stephen Semple: Well, no one knew it was going to be such a huge success and basically go for 50 years that car was being built. Dave Young: Right, right. Stephen Semple: So for a long time, the biggest source of revenue for Porsche was royalties on VW Beetle sales. Dave Young: Wow, okay. So it really- Stephen Semple: Isn’t that crazy? Dave Young: It really wouldn’t exist if that deal hadn’t been made. Stephen Semple: May not have, may not have. Now, meanwhile, Ferry, who has design chops of his own and loves cars, started tinkering around with vehicles. And what he started to do was put big engines in small cars. There was all these Beetle parts lying around. He would build a car, this little car, and he’d put a big engine in it. And if you go back in the time, if you go back and take a look in the late 30s, early 40s, and you take a look at Ferraris and things like that, you take a look at the race cars at the time, they were two-thirds engines. They’re these massive engines. So he went the opposite direction. He said, “Well, let’s take a little car and put a big engine in it.” And he’s driving around and he goes, “This is fun.” Because he’s basing it on parts lying around, which is the VW stuff. It’s an engine in the back. This becomes the Porsche 356, which is basically Porsche’s first car. So they start making this car and they wanted to make it somewhat affordable. So the price was $3,750, which would be $42,000 today. And they also wanted to have it as being a daily driver because again, everybody else making performance cars were not daily drivers, had a trunk, bunch of things, daily driver. And this is an important part of Porsche’s DNA. We’re going to come back to this a little bit later, this idea of it being a daily driver. So coming out of World War II, sports cars, industry’s happening and everybody’s got one. MG and Jag in the UK, there’s Ferrari in Italy, you get the idea. Now, one thing I forgot to mention that’s interesting and still today, the government state of Lower Saxony, which is basically would be the state, they still own 20% of Volkswagen. Dave Young: Really? Okay. Stephen Semple: I forgot to mention that. Dave Young: Who are they now? Stephen Semple: Well, Volkswagen’s still around. Volkswagen’s still- Dave Young: No, who is the Saxony? Stephen Semple: Well, it’d be like saying the state of Texas. It’s a state. Dave Young: Okay, it’s just a part of Germany. Stephen Semple: Part of Germany and that government still owns 20% of the company. Dave Young: What a world. Stephen Semple: Now there’s all this stimulus going on in Germany to try to get the economy going. One of the things that they did, there was a really interesting tax rate. There was an interesting tax structure. There was a very high marginal tax rate. Now, ordinary people were taxed at 15%, but the marginal tax rate could go as high as 95%. And the reason why they wanted to do this was create this incentive for reinvestment. So there’s all this… As they’re making money, there’s this heavy reinvestment. And in the early 50s, racing is really exploding. Automobile racing is really exploding, but the lines between professional and amateur is blurry. If you remember, James Dean and Steve McQueen and other actors, Paul Newman, were all racing. Dave Young: Right. Stephen Semple: They’re all racing vehicles. And Jaguar and Porsche were trying to do the same thing in terms of creating this daily driver that you could race. Now in the end, Porsche won, and I think part of it is because quite frankly, they just built a better vehicle. There was a time where the joke with Jaguars was you had to own two because one would always be in the shop and one… And going back to the early DNA, Ferry Porsche was quoted as saying, “We have the only car that can go from an East African safari to race in the Le Mans to take out to theater and then drive on the streets in New York.” Dave Young: Wow, okay. Stephen Semple: And look, today, Porsche still heavily advertises that. They will advertise a Porsche driving through the snow with ski racks on it. And not their SUVs, the 911. This is very much part of it. And if you think about it, this parallels what Rolex did in the early days. You remember from episode 184 with Rolex. Rolex, the Submariner, the Explorer. Dave Young: Target by niche. Stephen Semple: Target by niche and make it tough and something that you could use and wear day to day. So it’s 1954 and Porsche’s selling 588 cars and about 40% of them is in the US. So really what’s making things hum with them is all those Beetle sales. And it’s the ’60s, the Ford Mustang comes out, the Jag E type comes out, the Austin-Healey comes out, and Porsche decides they need a new vehicle. And they were going to do a sedan, a four door sedan. But what they realized was they didn’t really want to compete with Mercedes and BMW. So they looked around at the other German car manufacturers and they said, “You know what? That’s probably not the place to go.” They had designed it up and that project failed. They had also been working on a six cylinder Boxter engine. So Boxter engine, the cylinders are opposed, so they’re like boxing. And the whole idea is that lowers the center of gravity of the weight of the engine. And they had a project that they were working on that that didn’t go ahead. So they stepped back and they went, “Maybe what we should do is just reduce the size of the sedan and put that engine in it.” That’s what they did. And that became the Porsche 901. Except there’s a problem. Peugeot had the copyright for zero in the middle of a bunch of numbers in France. They couldn’t call it the 901 because of that copyright. Dave Young: So they called it- Stephen Semple: So they called it the 911. And that’s now the iconic Porsche car. 1966, they sell 13,000 of these cars. Now, here’s the thing that I think is very interesting. And Porsche, as far as I could figure out, is the only car manufacturer that does this. First of all, they’ve maintained the 911 forever, but even on top of that, Porsche really understands design language. We can all recognize a Porsche. Dave Young: Right. Stephen Semple: We can recognize one from 2020. We can recognize one from 1999. We can recognize one from 1970. Even though they’ve upgraded the technology, they’ve changed the design of the car. They’ve now come out with the Cayman and the Macan and the Cayenne. They’re all recognizable as that vehicle. They’ve done a great job of doing that. I think that was a lost opportunity, frankly, when Tesla came out because they had a clean design slate. Tesla could have done that. But I think that’s really interesting how they’ve managed to maintain, even though they’ll modernize it. In our minds, we still will see one and go, “That’s a Porsche.” Dave Young: Sure. And the great car brands are able to do that. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: Audi is always going to be an Audi. Volvo is always going to look like a Volvo. And in the Portals class at Wizard Academy, one of the videos that I use to demonstrate that, there’s a language. If you combine specific shapes and specific lines, that all adds up to that brand of car. And so I’ve got an old video that I got when I was in the Motor Press Guild from Audi. It was just a video that was made for journalists with an Audi designer explaining all the lines on the car when they came out with the Q7 and how it still maintained the Audi design language. It was fascinating. Stephen Semple: It is. Dave Young: So Porsche could tell you that and the cool thing is those designers can tell you that. It’s hard for you and I to go, “Well, I can look at it and say, “That’s a Porsche.” But to be able to put it into words that describe it to someone else, is a gift. Stephen Semple: What’s really interesting, my nephew, Jeffrey, he loves Audi’s. That’s what he has. And he’ll even make the comment, he doesn’t like the Porsche’s because you feel like you’re in a bubble. Audis are very square. If you look at the back of an Audi and you look at the rear end of a Porsche, it has hips. But again, he’s even, “They’re great cars, but I like the squareness of the Audi.” So that’s interesting. Dave Young: Audi Audi has a fairly, not perpendicular, but an upright grill more so than a … And that’s part of their design language. Stephen Semple: So the whole DNA of Porsche came from this whole idea of a small car. Dave Young: Big engine. Stephen Semple: Big engine, daily driver, that was the whole idea is, it’s supposed to be a car that you can drive every day. That’s the core, core, core, core principle. That’s why they always have decent sized trunks. I remember when Gary bought his Boxter, one of the things he loved about it is you can actually put two sets of golf clubs in that car. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Right? Now, here’s what’s fun. There was a time where when they were really wanting to get things going, they did some great print advertisements. So they had ads like bug killer. Another one was calling it transportation is like calling sex reproduction. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Now, two of my favorites, one was not perfect. It would list 20 or 30 races that Porsche won. And if you actually read it, there was two that it didn’t. Dave Young: That they didn’t, “We didn’t win all the races.” Stephen Semple: So not perfect. Dave Young: That could have been driver error. Stephen Semple: That could have been. But Dave, you were going to make some jokes. Porsche’s able to laugh at itself. It actually had an ad that said, “Small penis? Have I got a car for you? If you’re going to overcompensate, then by all means, overcompensate.” Dave Young: I love it, I love it. Well, and that’s always the thing, the jokes are not about the car. Stephen Semple: But they actually ran that ad and I believe it ran in Car and Driver Magazine. I cannot imagine getting that ad approved. Dave Young: That’s amazing. Stephen Semple: And look, their own drivers are like, “Yeah, whatever.” Dave Young: Sure, compensating all I want. Absolutely. I love that story. Well, thank you, Stephen. I love the story of Porsche. Stephen Semple: There you go. Dave Young: And get out there and enjoy it or just buy me one and send it here. Thank you. Stephen Semple: All right, thanks, David. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us. Subscribe on your favorite podcast app and leave us a big fat, juicy five-star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

MRC (pretty much) finishes up July 1968 with Fantastic Four 76, Incredible Hulk 105, Iron Man 3, and Sub-Mariner 3, where we find out that we should have been reading Plant-Man with a cockney accent all these years! Check it out!

This week's episode begins with a hearty round of “clappage” for a €1,500 Omega dial book that looks like it was assembled during mandatory arts and crafts time, with hand glued pages, candlelit workshops, and enough fumes to convince someone this was a good idea, sparking what becomes the Watch Chime Anti Climax saga as the guys marvel at how brands keep uninventing printing and romanticizing hand binding as if the entire history of modern machines never happened. That sends everyone straight into “Planet Ocean Blue Gate”, where Omega's new Planet Ocean looks wildly blue in every promotional image yet is not blue at all, causing David to question reality, Ariel to ask why the images tell lies, Ripley to declare that they blew it themselves, and Rick to desperately try and fail to summon an Omega customer service advisor like he is attempting contact with the spirit realm. From the wide lugs to the disappearing helium escape valve to center links polished so perfectly you can literally watch your own disappointment reflected back at you, the team analyzes every confusing detail before wandering into a discussion about bullying a watch AI, especially once Ariel introduces the completely radioactive looking G Shock that feels like something an AI would choose to wear specifically to unsettle humans. They wrap with praise for Dubai Watch Week and Ariel's recounting of a brilliant HBO watch cameo featuring a fake Submariner and even faker watch guy dialogue, sealing this episode as a perfect mix of misleading marketing, glossy regret, chime-related frustration, and the ongoing psychological torment of any artificial intelligence unfortunate enough to wade into the world of watches.Check out this week's sponsor: Movado- https://www.movado.com/To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative, aBlogtoWatch Weekly, and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aBlogtoWatch If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

World War II submariner Patrick Zilliacus shares his remarkable experiences serving aboard USS Spot (SS-413). He reflects on life underwater, combat patrols, and the realities of submarine warfare. His firsthand stories offer rare insight into courage, duty, and the silent service during WWII.

The New Capes & Lunatics Ep #57 (LGY #412): Namor The Sub-Mariner - Into The Savage Land This episode your team of Phil, Lilith and Justin conclude the Justin birthday month celebration with a Thanksgiving review of five issues from the John Byrne run, Namor The Sub-Mariner #14-#18 (May 1991-September 1991) featuring Namor and Namorita's trip to the Savage Land and the secret of the fake Iron Fist revealed.   Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!    Capes & Lunatics Links  → Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/capeslunatics.bsky.social → Twitter https://twitter.com/CapesLunatics → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/capeslunatics/ → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/capesandlunatics → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics   ==================  

The New Capes & Lunatics Ep #56 (LGY #411): Namor The Sub-Mariner - The Invaders Fight Again This episode your team of Phil, Lilith and Justin continue the Justin birthday month celebration with a review of five issues from the John Byrne run, Namor The Sub-Mariner #9-#13 (December 1990-April 1991) featuring the menaces of Headhunter, nazis, and a court of law. PLUS: guest appearances by Captain America, 2 Human Torches, Thor, and the Fantastic Four. Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!  Capes & Lunatics Links  → Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/capeslunatics.bsky.social → Twitter https://twitter.com/CapesLunatics → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/capeslunatics/ → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/capesandlunatics → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics   ==================  

The New Capes & Lunatics Ep #54 (LGY #409): Spider-Man vs Namor The Sub-Mariner This episode your team of Phil, Lilith, Justin and Rey continue the Justin birthday month celebration with a review of two classic Namor and Spider-Man stories from Marvel Team-Up #14 (October 1973) and Amazing Spider-Man #211 (December 1980) featuring battles and team-ups with the two Marvel heroes.   Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can!    Capes & Lunatics Links  → Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/capeslunatics.bsky.social → Twitter https://twitter.com/CapesLunatics → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/capeslunatics/ → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/capesandlunatics → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics   ==================  

Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we chat about the legendary five-digit Rolex era and how it's probably the greatest collection of modern watches. We discuss why and mention some of our favorite models. Enjoy the show!For many of us, it seems that the five-digit Rolex period was around forever. In fact, the watches debuted in the late 1970s and stayed in production until 2012! That's a long time! Of course, there were tweaks over the 30-plus years, but the watches remain relevant today. We discuss their impact and why owning one can be an endgame move.HandgelenkskontrolleWe kick off our show with a discussion about Mike's recent trip to the United States and his proximity to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Then, we move on to watches. Mike recently spent a lengthy amount of time with the new Ming 37.11 Odyssey, a diver GMT that truly struck his fancy. Yes, he has ordered one. Then, Balazs mentions the new Louis Erard 2340, an attractive take on the integrated-bracelet sports watch. For the Handgelenkskontrolle, both of us are wearing a Ming 22.01 GMT. Mike's Gilt version is on the titanium Ming Universal Bracelet. However, Balazs scores the win with his Kyoto variant on the new titanium Ming Polymesh. It's fabulous!Five-digit RolexFor our main topic, we move on to five-digit Rolex and why it still reigns supreme as the greatest modern collection of watches. These pieces all had one foot in the modern era and one in the vintage period. Slim cases, stamped clasps, and mostly stamped end links are just some of the lovely old-world characteristics. Modern movements finally brought a quick-setting date function and modern frequencies. For those who enjoy aging, aluminum bezels, and the chance to find tritium, these watches tick a lot of boxes. Most importantly, though, these pieces can all be worn daily and should remain usable for decades to come. We also discuss how values are rising again after a post-pandemic drop.It's hard to go wrong with any five-digit Rolex, but each of us shares our favorite three models. Balazs enjoys the Submariner 14060 with tritium markers, an Explorer II 16570 with a polar-white dial, and the watch that brought Rolex into the mainstream, the Submariner Date 16610. As for Mike, he's in love with the flashy Submariner 16618 with blue dial, the ultimate classic Explorer 14270, and the under-the-radar Datejust 16200 or Turn-O-Graph 16264. Really, there's no wrong choice within the entire catalog, but we'd love to hear yours!We hope you enjoy today's episode. As always, thanks for listening, and feel free to share any topics that you'd like us to cover in the future.

Eqotime Podcast: Prisvärda Rolex-modeller just nu och klockmarknaden 2025I det här avsnittet möts Andreas J. Weber och Albin Johansson i ett samtal om Rolex och dagens klockmarknad. Dessutom talar de om de senaste nyheterna från klockbranchen. Rolex är ett av de mest eftertraktade klockvarumärkena i världen, vilket har lett till att gråmarknaden blivit en central del av hur många entusiaster faktiskt får tag på sina klockor. Köpare möter ofta långa väntelistor hos auktoriserade återförsäljare, särskilt för populära modeller som Datejust, Daytona, GMT-Master och Submariner/Sea-Dweller. Detta har drivit upp priserna på sekundärmarknaden och skapat ett komplext ekosystem där efterfrågan, tillgång och rykten om produktionsförändringar spelar stor roll. För att förstå marknaden är det viktigt att känna till vilka faktorer som påverkar värdeutveckling, hur dokumentation och skick påverkar pris och vilka referenser som anses mer samlarvärde än andra. Datejust lockar med variation och tidlös design, Daytona fortsätter vara ett prestigeobjekt med begränsad tillgång, GMT-Master har starkt intresse kopplat till färgkombinationer på bezeln och Submariner samt Sea-Dweller visar hur små tekniska skillnader kan skapa stora skillnader i efterfrågan. Den som rör sig på gråmarknaden behöver därför både kunskap och omdöme för att göra ett tryggt och genomtänkt val.Ni hittar alltid alla artiklar på Eqotime.com Länk till artikel om Daytona (https://eqotime.com/rolex-daytona-fran-racingkronograf-till-kulturell-ikon/) Länk till artikel om Datejust (https://eqotime.com/rolex-datejust-fyller-80-ar/) Länk till artikel om GMT (https://eqotime.com/rolex-gmt-master-70-ar/) Länk till artikel Sea-Dweller https://eqotime.com/klassikern-rolex-sea-dweller-ref-16600/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MRC tries to extricate itself from the quagmire of June 1968, with Fantastic Four 75, Incredible Hulk 104, Iron Man 2, Captain Marvel 2 and Sub-Mariner 2! Check it out!

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Today's topic is a strange one… Rolex recently released a desk clock in the image of a Submariner. Why? Who knows… but we can still talk about it!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

How do we know if past life recall is true? The stories we are sharing: submarines, World War II, Mozart,  dying at birth and so much more are discussed in these often chilling examples of how we lived in past lives and what it is like to remember them today. Are our memories accurate? Should you tell someone about your past life, or theirs? Are there rules for this? So many cool stories will leave you scratching your head!

MRC covers part 2 of 3 of Marvel's super-sized May 1968, with Fantastic Four 74, Incredible Hulk 103, Iron Man 1, Marvel Super-Heroes featuring Spider-Man 14 (don't worry, they just do that once) and Sub-Mariner 1. Check it out!

After some technical issues forced us to re-record, we're pulling up late to the party with our September episode featuring the rest of Roy Thomas's run writing Sub-Mariner with issues #30-39 from 1970-71! Then we assemble for a Recent Reads Roundtable that includes the first issues of Spider-Man '94, Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider, Uncle Scrooge: Earth's … Continue reading "Marvel Noise Episode 458 – Solo Sub-Mariner Stories & Recent Reads"

After some technical issues forced us to re-record, we're pulling up late to the party with our September episode featuring the rest of Roy Thomas's run writing Sub-Mariner with issues #30-39 from 1970-71! Then we assemble for a Recent Reads Roundtable that includes the first issues of Spider-Man '94, Spider-Gwen: Ghost Spider, Uncle Scrooge: Earth's … Continue reading "Marvel Noise Episode 458 – Solo Sub-Mariner Stories & Recent Reads"

This week on the Worn & Wound podcast, Zach Kazan welcomes Garrett Jones and Ricardo Sime to the show to talk about potential alternatives to some of the most popular luxury watches. This idea, over the years, has proven to be one of the central questions and debates among watch enthusiasts. If you started your watch journey on the forums before Instagram was the central hub of the watch community, you no doubt came across countless threads asking for advice on alternatives to the most iconic (and often expensive) luxury watches. We look at two watches, the Rolex Submariner and the Cartier Tank, and come up with a handful of alternatives for each. We also discuss the merits of thinking about collecting in this way, and if an alternative can ever really scratch the itch for the “real” thing. We'd love to know your thoughts. Have you ever picked up one watch as an alternative to another? What do you think of our picks as substitutes for the Tank and Submariner? Let us know in the comments or find us on Instagram and let us know. To stay on top of all new episodes, you can subscribe to The Worn & Wound Podcast on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and more. You can also find our RSS feed here.And if you like what you hear, then don't forget to leave us a review.If there's a question you want us to answer you can hit us up at info@wornandwound.com, and we'll put your question in the queue. Show Notes Out Of Office: A New England Road Trip with the Rolex SubmarinerExploring Shipwrecks, Diving with Sharks and Getting SCUBA Certified with the Citizen Promaster ‘Fujitsubo' in Black Super TitaniumOut of Office: Exploring the Canadian Rockies with Citizen's Team Promaster[VIDEO] Hands-On with the Citizen Promaster Dive Automatic aka Fujistubo aka BarnacleReview: the Caravelle by Bulova Sea Hunter – Finally A Potential Seiko SKX SuccessorDevin on the “A Tale of Two Wristies” podcastReview: Lorier Neptune CollectionReview: The DOXA Sub 300, A Return To Form[VIDEO] Owner's Review: the Tudor Black Bay “Burgundy”[VIDEO] Review: the echo/neutra RivaneraHands-On: Get a Little Fancy with the Lorier ZephyrSeiko Still Makes a Cartier Tank Lookalike, and they Just Introduced Three New ReferencesIntroducing Cartier's New, and Affordable, Quartz Tanks[VIDEO] Living the Life Exotic: A Year and a Half with the Christopher Ward C1 Bel CantoOwner's Review: The Arcanaut Arc II ForditeSpaceOne Launches the All New WorldTimerWatch Inside | Netflix Official SiteTime on Screen: There Will Be Blood

GGACP remembers the late, great television writer Ron Friedman (“The Odd Couple,” “The Andy Griffith Show,” “All in the Family,” “Barney Miller”) by revisiting this return engagement from 2019. In this episode, Ron talks about the structure of storytelling, the importance of escapism, his years-long friendship with comics legend Stan Lee and the original inspirations for Captain Marvel and the Sub-Mariner. Also, Ron regales the boys with all-new stories about Lucille Ball, Lenny Bruce, Tony Randall, Danny Thomas and (of course) Pat McCormick. PLUS: Jack Benny takes a stand! Marilyn Monroe converts! Buster Crabbe teams with Chuck McCann! John Huston tangles with Errol Flynn! And Ron kills off a beloved fictional character!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MRC finishes up April 1968 with special guest Paris Cullins! Featuring Fantastic Four 73, Strange Tales 167 with SHIELD and Dr. Strange, Captain America 100, Iron Man and Sub-Mariner 1 and Avengers 51! Demolo-Gun Nerve Blasters! 4 page splashes! Pseudo-Godzilla! The Destructron! Johnny Craig! The other Mentallo! The Vibration! Check it out!

Thinking about buying a Rolex under $20,000? In this episode, Chris Warnes from Warrior Time breaks down new vs pre-owned Rolexes — the benefits, risks, and best value picks. You'll learn which models fall under the $20K mark, what to look out for in authenticity and condition, and insider tips to protect your investment.Whether you're considering an Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Submariner, or vintage GMT-Master II, this guide will help you make the right decision and get the most value for your money.Want to learn more about watches?email us at support@chriswarnes.comWe buy, sell, trade, consign, service, source and repair. Do you want to work with us on a timepiece? email us support@chriswarnes.comDominate Your Day: A high performer's guide to winning at life

Ralf suggests that his new-to-him reference 16610 Rolex Submariner is the best watch in the WORLD! Marton both agrees and disagrees. Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

SUMMER CROSSOVER SPECTACULAR CONTINUES! Comic book annuals are a remnant of the newsstand distribution era, when Marvel and DC tried to get some extra-sized product on the rack for the summer. With the advent of the direct market, annuals lost a bit of their luster, so Marvel began using them as a vehicle for linewide crossovers. “Atlantis Attacks” from 1989 sprawled across 14 annuals, contriving a way for the Silver Surfer, the Punisher, and three non-consecutive Spider-Man annuals to somehow participate in the same story as the Avengers and Fantastic Four. While Atlantis does indeed attack the surface world (eventually), the main focus of this story is actually the Deviant villain Ghaur, seeking to bring Set the Elder God to Earth. We also take a snapshot of the Marvel Universe circa 1989, learn the history of the Serpent Crown (it involves, canonically and inextricably, Conan the Barbarian) and celebrate Namor the Sub-Mariner's 50th anniversary (largely by sidelining him from the story).Discussed in this episode: Silver Surfer Annual #2, Iron Man Annual #10, X-Men Annual #13, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #23, Punisher Annual #2, Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #9, Daredevil Annual #4 (...or is it #5?), Avengers Annual #18, New Mutants Annual #5, X-Factor Annual #4, Web of Spider-Man Annual #5, Avengers West Coast Annual #4, Thor Annual #14, Fantastic Four Annual #22, plus New Mutants #76 and selected material from Marvel Comics Presents #26 and Avengers West Coast #56.Support the show at patreon.com/ironageofcomics

Send us a textIch war bei der JLC Watchmaking Masterclass und hab mein Zertifikat erhalten :-)Rolex CPO updates, neue Omegas, die unglaubliche Atelier Wen Jiao, und was ist bitte schön ein Sekulärer Ewiger Kalender?Viel Spass beim Anhören!! Danke für Deine Zeit und für's Zuhören. Sendet mir eine Voicemail und wir hören uns im Podcast:https://www.speakpipe.com/opportunistischesdurcheinanderBitte folgt mir/uns auf instagram IG: @leuchtmasse_podcast oder schreibt mir: opportunistischesdurcheinander@gmail.com

Dive into the gripping world of Fantom Facts Society as we sit down with Brian Hayes, a battle-hardened Iraq and Afghanistan veteran and elite submariner who survived two devastating IED blasts. From pioneering DNA tracking to hunt down high-value enemies, Brian shares untold stories of courage under fire. But beyond the battlefield, discover his greatest victory: a rock-solid family and a thriving marriage spanning over 30 years. Heroism, resilience, and heart—tune in now!

Imperius Rex. Marvel troglodytes. A strong Morlock. Japan's greatest hero. A Brazilian mutant. Which are Hot? Which are Not? Find out, as the Hot Squad completes its coverage of OHOTMU's 12th issue and reveals how datable its characters are. Featuring permanent panelists Elyse, Nathalie, Josée, and Amelie. Listen to Episode 107 below (the usual mature language warnings apply), or subscribe to oHOTmu OR NOT? on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Relevant images and further credits at: oHOTmu or NOT ep.107 Supplemental This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK! Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. And thanks for leaving a comment.

Imperius Rex. Marvel troglodytes. A strong Morlock. Japan's greatest hero. A Brazilian mutant. Which are Hot? Which are Not? Find out, as the Hot Squad completes its coverage of OHOTMU's 12th issue and reveals how datable its characters are. Featuring permanent panelists Elyse, Nathalie, Josée, and Amelie. Listen to Episode 107 below (the usual mature language warnings apply), or subscribe to oHOTmu OR NOT? on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Relevant images and further credits at: oHOTmu or NOT ep.107 Supplemental This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK! Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Like our FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Subscribe via iTunes as part of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK. And thanks for leaving a comment.

In this episode of Wrist Enthusiast Radio, Craig, Ben, and Derek share their picks for the most overrated and underrated watches across every major category, including divers, chronographs, GMTs, skeleton watches, and more. They debate popular models like the Pelagos 39, the Submariner, and the Tissot PRX, and highlight overlooked favorites from brands like Zenith, Doxa, Longines, Cartier, and JLC. Plus, updates on new pickups like the Wren Diver 38 Seafoam and the Zenith Lapis Chronomaster.   Make sure to check out the sponsor of our podcast, Delugs! Delugs is a great place to get all your watch straps and accessories. Definitely check them out! Delugs website: https://delugs.com/   Preorder the Wren Diver 38 Seafoam: https://www.wristenthusiast.com/shop/p/wren-diver-38-seafoam   Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wristenthusiast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wristenthusiastradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wristenthusiast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wristenthusiast   Follow Craig: https://www.instagram.com/craig_karger/ Follow Ben: https://www.instagram.com/benswatches/ Follow Derek: https://www.instagram.com/theminutemon/ 

Our July Recent Reads Roundtable discussion includes classic issues of Sub-Mariner (#17-29), Imperial #1, props for Jim Shooter, It's Jeff Week, Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man (2025), Godzilla vs Thor, Godzilla vs The Avengers, Captain America #1, Fantastic Four #1, the Ironheart television series, It's Jeff – Infinity Paws, the wrap up of Al Ewing's Immortal Thor, … Continue reading "Marvel Noise Episode 456 – Classic Sub-Mariner & Recent Reads"

Our July Recent Reads Roundtable discussion includes classic issues of Sub-Mariner (#17-29), Imperial #1, props for Jim Shooter, It's Jeff Week, Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man (2025), Godzilla vs Thor, Godzilla vs The Avengers, Captain America #1, Fantastic Four #1, the Ironheart television series, It's Jeff – Infinity Paws, the wrap up of Al Ewing's Immortal Thor, … Continue reading "Marvel Noise Episode 456 – Classic Sub-Mariner & Recent Reads"

Submarines have an ominous, almost predatory presence about them. Nightlife takes a deep dive with these stealth underwater military machines. 

Bryan Clark, senior fellow and director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at Hudson Institute, joins the show to talk about how a war with China could play out. ▪️ Times      •      01:51 Introduction     •      02:00 Submariner     •      10:10 Environmental conditions       •      12:40 State of play      •      20:04 Complacency           •      23:36 Hellscape          •      32:14 Cultural differences      •      37:20 Party control     •      43:40 Degraded environment       •      48:02 Practice now     •      51:45 Deterrence Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast Find a transcript of today's episode on our School of War Substack

In this unique episode, Kyle steps into the spotlight as his friend and Buck Starts Here cohost Eric Mason interviews him about his time in the U.S. Navy's submarine service. From enlisting at 19 after a reflective moment at Walmart to serving as a nuclear electrician on a ballistic missile submarine, Kyle shares raw insights into the mental resilience required to thrive in the “Silent Service.” Hear about boot camp challenges, pranks like stealing the captain's mattress, and the experience of test firing 3 Trident D5 SLBMs. With humor and candor, Kyle reflects on the skills, discipline, and perspective gained from living underwater for nearly a year across five patrols.Anyone considering joining the US Navy that has any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Discord or email!Sponsors and FriendsOur podcast is sponsored by Sue Maki at Fairway Independent Mortgage (MLS# 206048). Licensed in 38 states, if you need anything mortgage-related, reach out to her at SMaki@fairwaymc.com or give her a call at (520) 977-7904. Tell her 2 Bulls sent you to get the best rates available!If you are interested in signing up with TRADEPRO Academy, you can use our affiliate link here. We receive compensation for any purchases made when using this link, so it's a great way to support the show and learn at the same time! **Use code CHINASHOP15 to save 15%**Visit Airsoftmaster.com to support one of our own!To contact us, you can email us directly at bandoftraderspodcast@gmail.com Check out our directory for other amazing interviews we've done in the past!If you like our show, please let us know by rating and subscribing on your platform of choice!If you like our show and hate social media, then please tell all your friends!If you have no friends and hate social media and you just want to give us money for advertising to help you find more friends, then you can donate to support the show here!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"Understanding the problem puts you 50% of the way to addressing it."In this episode of Books of the Boardroom, Season Three of the CFO Catalyst Podcast, host Sumith welcomes Simon Turner, CFO and ELT member with nearly three decades of experience in finance. Simon shares insights from his unique career path, from serving on nuclear missile submarines in the Royal Navy to becoming a CFO. They discuss leadership, the importance of addressing problems head-on, the evolution of data analytics, the role of ESG in modern business, and the potential impact of AI on SMEs. Simon also offers practical advice for upcoming finance professionals and underscores the significance of integrating operational focus within the CFO role.Thanks for tuning in to Books to the Boardroom! If you enjoyed today's episode, take your leadership journey further:

Rob welcomes back Michael Bailey to the cabin to discuss TALES TO ASTONISH #12 starring The Sub-Mariner! Check out images from this comic by clicking here! This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow Fire & Water on BLUE SKY – https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts E-MAIL - firewaterpodcast@comcast.net Thanks for listening!

Let's say you're eager to buy yourself a shiny new Rolex Submariner! Should you? Are there better things out there to be had? Tune in and you'll find out!Give us a follow, and feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @lumeplottersOr… leave us an audio comment using the link below, and we may just play it in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/lumeplotters

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In this episode of Building the Base, Hondo Geurts and Lauren Bedula reconnect with Cameron McCord, Co-Founder and CEO of Nominal, two years after his first appearance on the show (linked here). Drawing from his unique journey from submarine officer (484 days underwater) to defense tech entrepreneur, McCord discusses building software to accelerate testing and validation of mission-critical systems. He shares insights from his time at Anduril, Applied Intuition, and Saildrone, and how these experiences shaped Nominal's approach to modernizing test and evaluation processes. The episode concludes with exciting news that Nominal recently announced a $75 million Series B led by Sequoia Capital and co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.Five key takeaways from today's episode:Entrepreneurial success, according to McCord, requires falling in love with the process itself rather than just the initial idea, as markets, technology, and competition will force constant adaptation and iteration throughout the journey.Testing and validation software in defense hasn't been meaningfully innovated in decades, McCord explains, creating massive opportunities to modernize from "2002 to 2019" standards using basic automation and data practices before advancing to AI capabilities.The most valuable customer conversations, McCord notes, evolve from incremental efficiency gains at the engineer level to strategic business impact discussions about reducing 24-month test campaigns to 18-20 months for major defense programs.Rather than leading with confidence, McCord advises asking genuine questions to allow customers to reveal what's truly valuable to them, while learning when to say "not right now" instead of forcing poor fits often leads to higher revisit rates.Cross-functional experience across military service, government, startups, and venture capital has provided McCord with invaluable perspective for navigating complex stakeholder environments and understanding what success looks like from multiple viewpoints.

Text Abby and AlanListen in as Abby and Alan discuss the origins of superhero horror, starting with the earliest instances of folk heros, and the very first superhero comics. From Hugo Hercules to Robinhood, the Scarlett Pimpernel and Namor the Submariner.Get Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.Follow us on TikTok, X, Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon. Support the show

In this episode of the Submarine Sea Stories Podcast, host Bill Nowicki reunites with Dave Bowman, a former submariner who was first interviewed nearly 11 years ago. They reminisce about Dave's captivating career in the Navy, his passion for naval history, and his extraordinary journey from a landlocked upbringing to life underwater. Dave shares personal anecdotes about influential mentors, his deep love for submarines, and his transformative 20-year process of converting to Judaism from a conservative Christian household. They also delve into the challenges of conveying the significance of their Cold War duties to younger generations and the camaraderie found within submarine veterans' organizations. This episode explores personal growth, military history, and the profound connections forged within the submarine community.   00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast 00:26 - Catching Up with Dave Bowman 01:17 - Dave's Journey to the Navy 05:03 - Life in the Navy and Mentorship 07:15 - Influential Figures and Personal Growth 10:28 - Transitioning Out of the Navy 18:04 - Full Circle: Returning to Submarine Community 18:33 - Joining the Submarine Veterans 19:11 - Discovering the Value of Sub Vet Meetings 20:22 - Becoming Base Commander During COVID 20:45 - Transition to Base Historian and Digitalization 22:07 - The Importance of Cold War Stories 24:42 - Challenges of Sharing Cold War Experiences 27:45 - The Bond Among Submarine Veterans 30:53 - Dave's Podcasts and Online Presence 33:18 - Final Thoughts and Farewell

On today's MJ Morning Show: Diddy has been warned TV in lobby still not replaced Shoplifters targeting candles Morons in the news Tiffany Gomas has a new gig lined up Cheesecake Factory portion size Woman made mistake with tip, bank won't correct it MJ's headed to drop off bulbs tomorrow MJ took a jar of mercury to school A company tells its employees to delete selfies if they show this.... Diddy trial update Instrument played in a park causes a woman to have a meltdown Calls from listeners with names that are a turn-off (both men and women) Metallica at Raymond James Stadium MJ got a haircut "Submariner" is the latest dating term Bomb threat on an Allegiant flight out of PIE DoorDash stories Gold & Diamond Source former employee arrested for theft Arrest made in the theft of Heart's instruments Chewing loudly can trigger mysophonia, and can be connected to depression "Stranger Things" Nintendo Switch went on sale... A couple of issues at Gamestop Julian's keys Aldi is slashing prices for the summer Valerie Bertinelli is hooked on something at Trade Joe's Mary Lou Retton update

Diver and Submariner, John Kearney talks about his discovery of the Leukos trawler off the Donegal coast.

In this episode of The Inquisitor Podcast, host Marcus Cauchi speaks with Michael Davis-Marks, a veteran of the Royal Navy who commanded a nuclear-powered submarine and now focuses on leadership development and advocating for the veteran community. They discuss decision-making under pressure, the unique transferable skills veterans bring to civilian life, and the critical differences between traditional and effective leadership models like servant leadership. The conversation highlights the importance of training, teamwork, delegation, building trust, and fostering a culture where people feel valued and empowered to do their best work. Michael Davis-Marks: Spent 36 years in the Royal Navy, primarily as a submariner, including commanding a nuclear-powered submarine. Served in the British Embassy during 9-11. Since leaving the Navy 13 years ago, he has focused on leadership development and culture. He is also the managing editor of TheVeteran.uk, a publication that gives voice to the veteran community. His mission is to amplify the lived experience of veterans, challenge outdated stereotypes, and advocate for what armed forces veterans can offer to organisations, employers, and society. Key Discussion Points: Veterans as a Valuable Asset: Veterans possess extraordinary transferable skills such as leadership, teamwork, discipline, and commitment, which can be enormously helpful to organisations and society as a whole. There are approximately 2.2 million veterans in the UK, about a million of whom are of working age, representing a significant pool of talent. Challenging Stereotypes: The common stereotype of military people as "Colonel Blimp" or a "shouty sergeant" is inaccurate for the vast majority of veterans. Veteran Mindset: Many veterans, including Michael, don't initially realise how much they have to offer civilian life due to a self-effacing mindset developed through military training that prioritises the team over the individual. Decision Making Under Stress: The military trains individuals to remain calm and think clearly in high-pressure situations. The ability to make good decisions under stress is crucial and can be developed through training and building resilience. Leadership Defined: Leadership is not about telling people what to do. It's about motivating and inspiring people, helping them become better versions of themselves. Servant Leadership: This model posits that the leader is there to serve the people subordinate to them, helping them realise their full potential. It's about looking after the people in your charge, not just being in charge. Delegation vs. Abdication: Leaders who spend their time "doing" are stealing learning opportunities and growth from their people. Empowering people to work things out for themselves, rather than always providing the answer, is crucial for development. Michael's rule was "don't bring me problems, bring me solutions". Allowing people to "have a go," even if they make mistakes in a safe environment, fosters learning. Creating Conditions for Trust: Trust begins with the leader's self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and empathy. It is developed by assigning low-risk tasks initially, being a mentor and coach, gently nudging rather than directing, and providing encouragement and positive feedback. Leadership is Trainable: While some may be "born leaders," leadership skills can be taught and developed through training and practical experience. Openness to feedback and the realisation that one is not perfect are key to improvement. The Staircase of Learning: This concept describes the progression from unconscious incompetence (not knowing what you don't know) through conscious incompetence and conscious competence to unconscious competence (second nature). Training and repetition are critical to moving through these stages and building resilience. Continuous Improvement: In the military, standard operating procedures were changed "all the time" because you can't stand still; "every day is a school day". Agility of thought is essential because plans often don't survive first contact. The Leader's Role: The leader's job is to create the conditions for their people to do their best work. Delegating tasks to competent people allows the leader to step back, maintain a strategic view, and avoid becoming a bottleneck or single point of failure. The Importance of People: People are the most important asset in any organisation, not just numbers on a spreadsheet. Treat them as people. A high staff retention rate is often a sign of a happy and well-led company. People frequently leave jobs because of their boss, particularly if the boss prevents them from doing their best work. Beating people does not improve morale. Advice for New Managers: "Get Off Your Arse" (GOYA) is crucial advice. New managers should spend their initial time listening, walking around, asking curious questions about what people do, what they like/dislike, and what can be improved. Taking notes shows you are listening and helps you remember. Getting out and talking to people makes them feel important and that they belong. This approach should be routine, not just for the first few days. Lesson for a Younger Self: Michael would tell his 23-year-old self that he knows much less than he thinks and is surrounded by people who can help. He would advise working on relationships with others to learn and grow together as a team, emphasising that people are the most important aspect in everything. Recommended Resources: "Turn the Ship Around" by David Marquette (Discusses an "I intend to" model of leadership empowering the team). "Always Start With Why" by Simon Sinek. "Leaders Eat Last" by Simon Sinek (Highlights the principle of leaders serving those who rely on them). TheVeteran.uk: Publication giving voice to the veteran community. Connecting with Michael Davis-Marks on LinkedIn

Want to learn more about watches?email us at support@chriswarnes.comWe buy, sell, trade, consign, service, source and repair. Do you want to work with us on a timepiece? email us support@chriswarnes.comWe move a TON of modern Submariners… but this neo-vintage classic? Not so much.What arrived? A Rolex 16610—one of the most underrated Subs out there. And it hit me... we've NEVER reviewed this era on the channel. Until now.

THIS WEEEEEK!!! We delve into the deep with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to look for ALIENS. There are brain worms, The Bends, underwater escapades, Catfish, Government Inefficiency--it's a wild ride! Just like in that movie! The one with Bill Paxton and Harrison Ford, guest Starring Tom Cruise!  Also: :ADGRODCORP: Invest in US! Or, just listen to us. That counts for a lot too.  The Brain Worm Abides!!!!

Gregg and Matt meet live to do an extended wrist-check with a pair of recent GMT offerings from Formex (Stratos UTC) and Nodus (Contrail GMT). Matt then waxes hopeful with a notional wishlist for upcoming releases from Grand Seiko and Tudor. Will this year bring blessings to the GS faithful who'd love to see a REAL "Submariner killer"..?? Time will tell. In the meantime, thanks for listening.

Daniel Marin, the voice behind Prince Namor in Marvel Rivals, joins us this week to talk about stepping into the role of Marvel's iconic sea king. With over 40 million players since launch, Rivals is making serious waves—and Daniel breaks down how he brought Namor's strength, pride, and bite to life. We also swap gameplay tips to help you master the Atlantean in the arena.Then we rewind to where it all began: X-Men #6 "Sub-Mariner Joins the Evil Mutants!", the comic that marks Namor's very first crossover into the world of mutants. Both Xavier and Magneto try to pull him into their ranks, but Namor's never been one to follow orders. Between a crush on Scarlet Witch and a clash with Magneto, things go sideways fast. It's voiceover insights meets vintage Marvel chaos—come for the strategy, stay for the Sub-Mariner attitude.Dive deep into Namor's legacy, from the battlefield of Rivals to the pages of Marvel's past.Find us on the AIPT Podcast Network. Follow our show to be alerted when new episodes appear the first and third Wednesday of the month. Check us out on social media @xreadspodcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. For business inquiries, email xreadspodcast@gmail.com. Learn more at https://aiptcomics.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/x-reads-an-x-men-experience--3616281/support.

The Titans Three take on the Avengers in a fun issue of Sub-Mariner plus we give our thoughts on the first four episodes of Daredevil Born Again. Spoilers begin at 56:50! Skip to 1:29:00 to avoid!

Our Season 8 recap covers all of these issues, more or less: Amazing Adventures#14-17, Amazing Spider-Man #112-146, Astonishing Tales#14-30, Avengers #103-137, Captain America #153-187, Captain Marvel #22-39, The Cat #1-4, Daredevil #91-123, Defenders #2-25, Doctor Strange (vol. 2) #1-8, Fantastic Four #126-160, Incredible Hulk #155-189, Iron Man #50-76, Ka-Zar #1-10, Luke Cage, Hero for Hire/Power Man #3-25, Marvel Feature #5-12, Marvel Premiere #4-23, Marvel Preview #2, Marvel Team-Up #4-35, Marvel Two-In-One #1-10, Night Nurse #1-4, Shanna the She-Devil #1-5, Strange Tales #169-180, Sub-Mariner #53-72, Thor #203-237, Warlock #2-8, Special Marvel Edition #15-16, Creatures on the Loose #30-36, Adventure Into Fear #10-28, Marvel Spotlight #6-22, Ghost Rider #1-12, Man-Thing #1-19, Frankenstein #1-17, Tomb of Dracula #4-34, Werewolf by Night #1-31, Giant-Size Avengers #1-4, Giant-Size Chillers/Curse of Dracula #1, Giant-Size Creatures #1, Giant-Size Defenders #1-5, Giant-Size Dracula #1-5, Giant-Size Fantastic Four #1-5, Giant-Size Invaders #1, Giant-Size Man-Thing (tee hee) #1-5, Giant-Size Spider-Man #1-5, Giant-Size Superheroes #1, Giant-Size Super Stars #1, Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up #1-2, Giant-Size Werewolf #2-5, Giant-Size X-Men #1. All comics ©1972-1975 Marvel Comics. Phew!Support us on Patreon! Patreon supporters at the M.M.B.T.M.M.S. level get access to our subscriber-only feed, which contains almost 150 extended versions of our regular episodes and exclusive bonus episodes that can't be heard anywhere else. They got a version of this episode weeks before you did that was nearly twice as long and had to be split into three episodes!"Marvel by the Month" theme v. 3.0 by Robb Milne, sung by Barb Allen. All incidental music by Robb Milne. Visit us on internet at marvelbythemonth.com and follow us on Bluesky at @marvelbythemonth.com and on Instagram at @marvelbythemonth.Much of our historical context information comes from Wikipedia. Please join us in supporting them at wikimediafoundation.org. And many thanks to Mike's Amazing World of Comics, an invaluable resource for release dates and issue information. (RIP Mike.)

Episode 306.  James B and Eddie cover 4 new books, 2 old books and bring back a long forgotten segment! https://breakfast-cereal.fandom.com/wiki/The_Freakies https://readallcomics.com/sub-mariner-v1-040/ Theme Music by Jeff Kenniston.  This Episode Edited by James B using Audacity and Cleanfeed.  Summaries written by James B and Eddie and Echo and the Bunnymen.  Most Sound effects and music generously provided royalty free by www.fesliyanstudios.com and https://www.zapsplat.com/  Check out all the episodes on letsreadspiderman.podbean.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Check out our live meetup and Discord Channel here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_mW6htjJUHOzlViEvPQqR-k68tClMGAi85Bi_xrlV7w/edit

GGACP celebrates the birthday (August 1) of longtime television writer and podcast pal Ron Friedman (“The Odd Couple,” “The Andy Griffith Show,” “All in the Family,” “Barney Miller”) by revisiting Ron's second sitdown with Gilbert and Frank. In this episode, Ron discusses the structure of storytelling, the importance of escapism and the inspirations for Captain Marvel and the Sub-Mariner and shares all-new stories about Lucille Ball, Tony Randall, Danny Thomas and (of course) Pat McCormick. Also, Jack Benny takes a stand, Carol Wayne dodges a bullet, John Huston tangles with Errol Flynn and Ron remembers the late, great Stan Lee. PLUS: Stump and Stumpy! Herve Villechaize's doppelgänger! Marilyn Monroe converts! Buster Crabbe teams with Chuck McCann! And Ron kills off a beloved fictional character! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices