Podcasts about Swatch

This week on The Business of Watches, we go behind the scenes with the man who compiles and crunches the numbers for the Morgan Stanley Swiss Watcher report, the most influential and widely read annual financial league table on the industry. Oliver Müller has been around the sector for some three decades, beginning his career at Omega before executive roles at a series of brands, including Laurent Ferrier, where he served as Chief Executive Officer. He's now a consultant to the industry and has helped shape brand strategy and positioning for the likes of Akrivia and Rexhep Rexhepi, among others.  Müller's most high-profile gig these days is compiling the estimates of Swiss brand revenue and volumes for the Morgan Stanley report. It's the top league table for the sector, and he tells us how he calculates and decides on the estimates that get published. Not everyone is a fan. Swatch Group has long criticized the report, now in its 9th edition, and Müller tells us why he believes Swatch and its leadership don't always appreciate the numbers. But first, Hodinkee founder Ben Clymer drops in for his Business of Watches debut. Ben tells us about his recent trip to Geneva and what he's hearing from some of the big brand executives. He also gives us his take on some of the data deep inside the Morgan Stanley report.  Show Notes  1:30 Ben Clymer (Hodinkee)  2:11 Watches of Switzerland Group 4:10 Gold price 4:42 USDxCHF 6:40 Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta Drives Double-Digit Sales Increase For Brand's 150th Anniversary Year 10:20 Cartier Santos de Cartier in Titanium (And Steel) — The Watches You Want From Cartier, Whether You Know It Or Not (Hodinkee) 12:55 Cartier's NSO – Or "New Special Order" –  Watch Program Is Over, At Least As We Know It (Hodinkee) 15:00 LuxeConsult (Oliver Müller) 15:15 Morgan Stanley 18:15 Richard Mille 18:34 Bucherer 24:13 When Banks Try To Unlock The Watchmaking Secret (Le Temps) (In French) 32:47 F.P. Journe  32:50 H. Moser & Cie. 37:30 MB&F 39:20 Raymond Weil 39:25 Frederique Constant 39:30 Christopher Ward 43:05 Jacob & Co. 44:00 How The Five Time Zone Shaped Modern Watch Culture (Hodinkee Malaika Crawford) 49:20 Tudor sales slump by 23% but Rolex turnover ticks up 5% to CHF 10.6 billion (Watchpro) 53:20 IWC 54:15  Jaeger-LeCoultre 59:20 Richemont Sells Baume & Mercier 1:01:30 Swatch Group Brands 1:06:20 Rolex careers and work locations including Biel / Bienne 

In Episode 266, Greg and Pam discuss the Olympics, bus knitting, and inspiring knitters. Many thanks to Greg's Computer for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record an introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0 or https://tidd.ly/4mGsyws. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Our next Patreon & Community Zoom call will be on Saturday, February 28 at 2pm Eastern! All are welcome! Links will be posted in Patreon, Ravelry, and Facebook or email us if you need it.*** NOTES Greg's Projects Greg finished(?) a hat in Leading Men Fiber Arts yarn, using Doodle Card Decks by Pacific Yarn Co. Greg darned some socks using the Katrinkles Darning Loom. Greg is working on socks using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern and String Theory Colorworks yarn in the Dark Matter colorway. Pam's Projects Pam is working a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel Socks. She is using String Theory Colorworks yarn in the displacement base and the colorway Black Body Radiation. Pam worked on a thermal stitch crochet potholder using KnitPicks Dishie. She uses these wooden rings in 35mm. Pam uses the pattern/recipe from My Crochet Space. The written directions can be found here and the Youtube tutorial can be found here. Pam finished a Melt the Ice Hat by Paul S. Neary. She used Patons Kroy Socks Fx in Geranium Colors, held double. Pam started the Cloud Iridescence blanket by Kathyrn Bernard. She is using KnitPicks Mighty Stitchin fingering weight and several colors of mohair/alpaca silk yarns. Miscellaneous Pam is attending Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice in Washington, DC. People are able register to livestream the event if they want to. We talked about Nadia Bolz-Weber. We mentioned the passing of Barbara Walker. Greg pointed out that Abe's Books is a great resource for purchasing used books. Pam and Greg are planning to attend Carolina FiberFest March 13-14 and will have a meetup on the morning of Saturday, March 14 at 8am at Lucky Tree coffee shop in Raleigh. Greg talked about Humble Bundle. Some of our Denver area listeners are meeting to knit monthly. If you are in the area and want to join in, reach out to martaschmarta. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits. Affiliate Link Disclosure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

How did an industry survive a technology that should have made it obsolete? Aled Maclean-Jones explains to EconTalk's Russ Roberts how Japanese quartz watches nearly wiped out Swiss watchmaking with cheaper, more accurate alternatives--and how the Swiss redefined the value of a watch to recover market dominance. Maclean-Jones discusses the Japanese innovations that led to the Swiss industry's collapse; the brilliant decision by a pair of Swiss mavericks to change the narrative around mechanical watches; and the consolidation and standardization of Swiss watchmaking undertaken by Swatch founder Nicolas Hayek.

Enjoying the ad-free show? Please consider supporting it! Patrons get monthly bonus episodes, perks, and priority on their knitting questions. Lots of lively conversation, a book club and knit-along too! www.patreon.com/verypinkknits Many thanks to Turtlepurl for supporting the podcast! Check out the self-striping yarns on their website - www.turtlepurl.com Coupon code information: For 10% off the total purchase *Excluding mini skein bundles or knitting needles* A special note to Turtlepurl's US customers from Emily, "I am thrilled to share that Turtlepurl Yarns is CUSMA-approved (no tariffs/no extra fees)! Thank you for your continued support!" Febrauary Code - FEB26VP Mia Sweater (Staci's current project, but I haven't made a Ravelry page yet!) Heritage Yoke Cardigan (Polly's current project) Polly's Ravelry page for the sweater Staci's favorite notebook - C.D. Notebook from Apica Staci's favorite letter paper - L. Writing Paper from Life The Art of Cursive Penmanship by Michael Sull Good starter fountain pen - Lamy Safari Our links Polly's Instagram Polly's Ravelry Notebook VeryPink Instagram Verypink.com VeryPink Knits YouTube Channel Staci's Ravelry Notebook Sign up for the free VeryPink Knits weekly newsletter

In Episode 265, Greg and Pam discuss full brains, engineering dilemmas, and knitting superpowers. Many thanks to CreativelyCasey and Goat for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record an introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0 or https://tidd.ly/4mGsyws. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Our next Patreon & Community Zoom call will be on Saturday, February 28 at 2pm Eastern! All are welcome! Links will be posted in Patreon, Ravelry, and Facebook or email us if you need it.*** NOTES Greg's Projects Greg finished socks using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern and String Theory Colorworks yarn in the Tau Lepton colorway. Greg finished socks using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern and String Theory Colorworks yarn in the Dark Matter colorway. Greg is making up a hat in Leading Men Fiber Arts yarn, using Doodle Card Decks by Pacific Yarn Co. Pam's Projects Pam is working a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel Socks. She is using String Theory Colorworks yarn in the displacement base and the colorway Black Body Radiation. Pam worked on a thermal stitch crochet potholder using KnitPicks Dishie. She uses these wooden rings in 35mm. Pam uses the pattern/recipe from My Crochet Space. The written directions can be found here and the Youtube tutorial can be found here. Pam worked on Sun Salutation by Celia McAdam Cahill. She is using KnitPicks Gloss and Trailhead Yarns Cabot Trail. Pam worked on the Winding Road Scarf by Tetiana Otruta. She using yarn from Knitting Notions. Pam worked on (but forgot to talk about) Regular Guy Beanie by Chuck Wright using Fibra Natura Lima (the blue yarn). Pam started a Melt the Ice Hat by Paul S. Neary. She is using Patons Kroy Socks Fx in Geranium Colors, held double. Miscellaneous We mentioned PAKnitWit's new cowl pattern Mosaika and kbamr's new Advent Along KAL. martaschmarta mentioned a weaving in ends as you go technique by Ann Bourgeois. It is about 16 minutes in on this video. We talked about a couple of movies and TV show: Pluribus, Invasion of the Body Snatchers ('56) and John Carpenter's The Thing ('84). Pam mentioned the NCSU Nuclear Summer Program, applications are open. Pam turned off Google AI in her Gmail. We talked about the Walk for Peace Monks. Pam and Greg are planning to attend Carolina FiberFest March 13-14 and will have a meetup on the morning of Saturday, March 14 at 8am at Lucky Tree coffee shop in Raleigh. Some of our Denver area listeners are meeting to knit monthly. If you are in the area and want to join in, reach out to martaschmarta. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits. Affiliate Link Disclosure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your dayOn today's podcast:(1) Keir Starmer’s future is in the balance after a crisis over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington claimed the UK prime minister’s closest aide.(2) Chinese regulators have advised financial institutions to rein in their holdings of US Treasuries, citing concerns over concentration risks and market volatility, according to people familiar with the matter.(3) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a historic election triumph, positioning her as the nation’s strongest leader in the postwar era in an outcome that sent stock prices and bond yields soaring.(4) Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian described the Friday nuclear talks with Washington as “a step forward,” even as he pushed back against any attempts at intimidation.(5) The Seattle Seahawks have won the Superbowl -- beating the New England Patriots 29 to 13, with the halftime performance by Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny being attacked as "an affront to the Greatness of America".(6) American activist investor Steven Wood’s one-man mission to overhaul the governance and culture of Swatch Group just became a lot harder. The company’s shares — the most shorted in Europe — recently had their best day ever, and are up 15% this year.Podcast Conversation: Why Some People Live to 100 Despite Bad HabitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vous avez eu l'impression de passer la semaine dans une machine à laver en mode essorage, pendant qu'un type tapait dessus avec un marteau dans les escaliers ? Rassurez-vous, vous n'êtes pas seuls. Entre les algos qui font la loi, le Bitcoin qui redécouvre la loi de la pesanteur, et le Dow Jones qui nargue tout le monde en franchissant les 50 000 points pour la première fois de son histoire, cette semaine du 2 au 6 février 2026 a été un véritable défi pour les nerfs (et les portefeuilles). Au programme de ce Swiss Bliss : L'arnaque du sentiment : Pourquoi on a eu tort chaque matin avant la clôture ? IA & CAPEX : On dépense des centaines de milliards, mais quand est-ce que ça rapporte ? Le cas d'école Nvidia. Crypto Crash & Rebond : Le Bitcoin à 60'000$, simple respiration ou fin de l'euphorie ? Focus Suisse

Orpund: Das Verkehrsprüfzentrum ist nicht mehr so stark im Rückstand, wie noch vor einem Jahr; Seeland: Je nach Wohnort haben Jugendliche bessere oder schlechtere Chancen auf Lehrstellen

Aktien hören ist gut. Aktien kaufen ist noch besser. Unser Partner Scalable Capital ist jetzt Bank und bietet euch dadurch jetzt noch bessere Konditionen. Mehr Infos findet ihr unter: scalable.capital/oaws. 2017 wollte Trump ihn nicht. Jetzt will er ihn. Kevin Warsh versenkt die Gold- & Siberkurse. Asta Energy hat top IPO. SpaceX hat top Marge. Google Genie versenkt Activision, Unity & Roblox. Deckers & Swatch wachsen. AstraZeneca kauft. Eutselsat verkauft nicht. Der erste Monat von 2026 ist vorbei. Gold und Silber waren DAS Thema. Wie geht's weiter? Welche Rolle spielen Minen-Aktien? Haben wir alles am Makro-Montag mit dem Chief Economist von Scalable Capital, Christian Röhl, besprochen. Diesen Podcast vom 02.02.2026, 3:00 Uhr stellt dir die Podstars GmbH (Noah Leidinger) zur Verfügung.

Si votre portefeuille ressemble actuellement à l'électrocardiogramme d'un marathonien mal entraîné, rassurez-vous : c'est "normal". Entre l'ombre omniprésente de Donald Trump, la nomination surprise de Kevin Warsh à la tête de la Fed et des marchés qui oscillent entre euphorie artificielle et krach latent, la finance mondiale vient de nous offrir une semaine digne d'un film de Scorsese. Dans ce nouvel épisode de Swiss Bliss, Thomas Veillet décortique pour vous le chaos ambiant et les forces opposées qui s'affrontent sur l'échiquier mondial.

Rio Tinto, BHP, Glencore, Antofagasta, SAP, Adidas, Swatch, Cap Gemini y Engie. Con Antonio Aspas, socio de Buy & Hold Gestión de Activos.

DAX stabilisiert sich nach dem Donnerstagsrutsch: +0,9% auf 24.539 Punkte, auf Wochensicht -1,5%. EuroStoxx50 +0,8% auf 5.941. Adidas stützt mit Rekordumsatz, angekündigten Aktienrückkäufen bis 1 Mrd. Euro und Aktie +3,9%. In den USA bleiben Anleger vorsichtig: Dow -0,2% auf 48.949 Punkte, S&P 500 -0,2%, Nasdaq -0,3%. Trump nominiert Kevin Warsh als möglichen Powell-Nachfolger - die Zinsfantasie bleibt das große Thema. Einzelwerte: Verizon +6,4%, Sandisk +20%. American Express nach Zahlen -2,8%, Visa -1,5%. Apple meldet im Weihnachtsquartal 143,76 Mrd. USD Umsatz und 2,84 USD je Aktie, iPhone-Umsatz +23%. Tesla vorbörslich +2,2% nach Berichten über eine mögliche Fusion mit SpaceX. Swatch mit deutlichem Gewinn- und Umsatzrückgang. Deutschland: Inflation 2,1%. Ver.di kündigt für Montag Streiks im kommunalen Nahverkehr an. Rohstoffe: Gold rutscht zeitweise bis 4.958 USD und liegt zuletzt bei 4.998 USD, Silber fällt unter 100 USD.

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With Ariel off on a mysterious, possibly horological, possibly diplomatic mission somewhere in Germany, Rick, David, and Ripley take the wheel. They immediately veer into Hungarian folk heroes, goose-based revenge myths, and the comforting knowledge that Disney will eventually monetize all of it. From there, the clappage gives way to Oris' Year of the Horse watch and the genuinely baffling decision to celebrate an animal by wearing part of it. That choice sparks a long, ethically curious spiral involving cordovan straps, zodiac logic, pet straps, April Fool's trauma, and whether anyone thought to ask a horse enthusiast first. From there, the episode turns into an unintentional audit of the modern watch internet. SevenFriday, U-Boat, and Swatch demonstrate that search functions are optional, vowels are negotiable, and websites may simply choose not to work. Along the way, the group revisits the watches they “missed” in 2025, including aggressively plastic divers, kindergarten crayon designs, watches that tick loudly enough to inspire resonance experiments, collabs that feel more like t-shirts than timepieces, and diamond-studded bison fantasies that send at least one host mentally relocating to Texas. The chaos culminates in a brutally honest round of the Picker Wheel of Death. Chronoswiss, Tutima, and Jaeger-LeCoultre face resurrection, mercy, or total erasure from the timeline as the debate somehow becomes philosophical, existential, and deeply online. It ultimately proves, once again, that this is, in fact, a watch podcast, even if it refuses to behave like one.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!

Hey Watch Fans,Happy New Year!!!Lets take a look at 3 pink watches from 2025 that made a splash!Like WatchFanatics.ca on Facebook Follow David @watchfanaticdavid on InstagramANDPlease check out Carol atIG: @spassense

Google has updated Quick Share to work with Apple's Airdrop. Does Nvidia's strong earnings report this week, mean that AI's bubble is about to burst. Flock's cloud-connected cameras are a popular tool for American police departments to capture images of vehicles and cross-reference them against national and state crime databases. But there use creates a number of privacy concerns as Shannon Morse explains. Swatch's AI‑DADA lets owners prompt AI‑DADA with their own idea, and gives them a unique-to-them watch design. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Shannon Morse, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes in a separate page click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 725! The Swiss have SWATCH, the Japanese have G-SHOCK and Italians have D1 Milano! Today, we're speaking with Dario Spallone, founder of D1... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #725 : Bringing Italian Flair To The Watch Industry With D1 Milano appeared first on Scottish Watches.

In Episode 261, Greg and Pam discuss moving, fiber festival hauls, and self-serving planning. Many thanks to DrJo Joanne for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record an introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0 or https://tidd.ly/4mGsyws. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. NOTES Greg's Projects Greg completely finished the Cirith Ungol shawl (pattern by Heather Seevers) using The Fiber Faerieyarn. Greg cast on the Checkerwork Hat (pattern by Vexy) using Hinkston Handmade yarn. Greg went to SAFF and had a show-and-tell: He got a mystery grab bag from String Theory Colorworks. He got several skeins from KnitCircus Yarns. He got some yarn from Aisling Yarns for some fingerless mitts. He got some yarn from The Fiber Seed to help teach a friend how to knit. He got some yarn from Leading Men Fiber Arts. He got some Doodle Decks from Pacific Knit Co. He got some yarn from Hinkston Handmade. Pam's Projects Pam worked on Recalibrate by Shana S. Cohen. She used PAKnitWit, Sarah Jordan's, blog post about Recalibrate math. She is using Robin's Promise, Madeleine Tosh, Twist Fiber Studio (no longer dyeing). Pam is working a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel Socks. She is using String Theory Colorworks yarn in the displacement base and the colorway Black Body Radiation. Pam started the Winding Road Scarf by Tetiana Otruta. She using yarn from Knitting Notions. Miscellaneous We discussed Shaniko Wool. We talked about Kate Atherley's book Math for Knitters. Greg is collecting Preemie Hats for his annual Preemie Hat Drive. Some of our Denver area listeners are meeting to knit monthly. If you are in the area and want to join in, reach out to MartaSchmarta. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits. Affiliate Link Disclosure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

Are your formulas still living by the swatch — and leaving your clients with hot roots instead of the perfect tone? In this honest, no‑fluff episode, I share a real forum post gone wrong and break down exactly what went wrong — and how you can avoid it behind the chair. 

In Episode 259, Greg and Pam discuss breast cancer awareness, losing nerd cred, and spider shawls. Many thanks to kbamr Keri for the episode introduction! You can find all of Keri's patterns here. We would love to have YOU record an introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0 or https://tidd.ly/4mGsyws. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Next Patreon Zoom will be Sunday, November 2 at 2pm Eastern.*** NOTES Greg's Projects Greg is knitting a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks for himself using String Theory Colorworks yarn in the Gottlebei colorway. Greg continues working on the Cirith Ungol shawl (pattern by Heather Seevers) using The Fiber Faerie yarn. Greg talked about the Pencil Me In kit from Yarn Love. Greg is thinking about casting on the Sturbridge Fingerless Mitts pattern. Pam's Projects Pam worked on Recalibrate by Shana S. Cohen. She used PAKnitWit, Sarah Jordan's, blog postabout Recalibrate math. She is using Robin's Promise, Madeleine Tosh, Twist Fiber Studio (no longer dyeing). Pam is working a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel Socks. She is using String Theory Colorworks yarn in the displacement base and the colorway Black Body Radiation. Pam started the Winding Road Scarf by Tetiana Otruta. She using yarn from Knitting Notions. Miscellaneous Greg talked about the Hopper Trolley in Greensboro. Greg mentioned the Story Time With Silas podcast. Greg talked about watching The Lord of the Rings film series. We shared that our next episode will be an interview with Kate Atherley for her new book Math for Knitters. Pam mentioned Craft Circle Kits. Some of our Denver area listeners are meeting to knit monthly. If you are in the area and want to join in, reach out to MartaSchmarta. Pam and Greg mentioned a fiber festivals in NC that is coming up: SAFF on October 24-26. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits. Affiliate Link Disclosure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 258, Greg and Pam discuss album releases, nuclear safety, and management tips. Many thanks to pammaher Pam and knittingdaddy Greg

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 714! We kick things off with Swatch poking fun at U.S. tariffs with their cheeky “Tariff 39” release before turning to Christopher Ward's... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #714 : New Watches for October 2025 appeared first on Scottish Watches.

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In Episode 257, Greg and Pam discuss emus, 3D printing, and being directionally correct. Many thanks to scitchr Diane for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record an introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0 or https://tidd.ly/4mGsyws. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. NOTES Greg's Projects Greg is knitting a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks for himself using String Theory Colorworks yarn in the Gottlebei colorway. Greg continues working on the Cirith Ungol shawl using The Fiber Faerie yarn. Greg is thinking about casting on the Sturbridge Fingerless Mitts pattern. Greg is talking about assembling a circular sock machine. Pam's Projects Pam worked on Recalibrate by Shana S. Cohen. She used PAKnitWit, Sarah Jordan's, blog post about Recalibrate math. She is using Robin's Promise, Madeleine Tosh, Twist Fiber Studio (no longer dyeing). Pam finished Choose Your Own Adventure Tee by Allyson Dykhuizen. She used Juniper Moon Farms Zooey. Pam worked on a thermal stitch crochet potholder using KnitPicks Dishie. She uses these wooden rings in 35mm. Pam uses the pattern/recipe from My Crochet Space. The written directions can be found here and the Youtube tutorial can be found here. Pam started another pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel Socks. She is using String Theory Colorworks yarn in the displacement base and the colorway Black Body Radiation. Miscellaneous We shared an article about how knitters are affected by the tarrifs. Pam is going to see the movie The Nuclear Frontier. Greg is enjoying a new-to-him podcast: Lateral with Tom Scott. Pam read the book The Abominable by Dan Simmons, which referenced climbing clothing we learned about in The Golden Thread. Some of our Denver area listeners are meeting to knit monthly. If you are in the area and want to join in, reach out to MartaSchmarta. Pam and Greg mentioned a fiber festivals in NC that is coming up: SAFF on October 24-26. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits. Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de Spicy4tuna, en el día de hoy hablaremos de la debacle electoral de Javier Milei en Argentina, sobre el juicio antimonopolio a Google, el e-commerce que factura millones sin publicidad, los bots de Twitch, el nuevo juego favorito de Euge, la dificultad de contratar extranjeros en Andorra, el nuevo fenómeno de los relojes Swatch y la película el Patriota. Sin más dilación, empecemos. Abre tu cuenta de empresa en Finom y comienza a operar en 24h: http://bit.ly/46tmD98 Accede a la carrera de Ciencias del Deporte de Fit Generation: https://fitgeneration.es/cafyd-online/?utm_source=embajador&utm_medium=Spicy4Tuna Invierte de forma segura y recibe un 2,02% sobre tu efectivo con Trade Republic: https://trade.re/spicy4tuna Invertir conlleva riesgos, los rendimientos no están garantizados. Aplican T&Cs. ️ Reserva tu estancia en Villa Spicy de Lombok Souls usando el código SPICY4TUNA para obtener un 10% de descuento: https://lomboksouls.com/spicy4tuna/ Apúntate a la lista de espera para la formación de Especialización en Inversión Multimercado y Diversificación por la Universidad de las Hespérides: https://club.visualfaktory.com/lista-de-espera-formacion?utm_source=afiliado&ref=18 Invierte en inmuebles de forma pasiva y sin dolores de cabeza con Invesiva: https://link.inversiva.com/spicy4tuna_youtube Encuentra tu hogar con un alquiler con opción a compra fácil y flexible con Wannaprop: https://wannaprop.es/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=spicy4tuna&utm_campaign=acceso_a_la_vivienda Contacta con Hausum para pedir más información sobre su servicio de inspección de viviendas: https://spicy4tuna.com/hausum Crea tu Página Web con Hostinger: https://www.hostinger.com/spicy4tuna :ticket:Cupón de 10% de Descuento para planes de +24 meses: SPICY4TUNA Aprende a hablar inglés como un Nativo: https://youtalkonline.com/spicy4tuna ️ El curso digital #1 de Oratoria y Comunicación para Hablar en Público con Confianza: https://go.hotmart.com/L97199651U ⚪️ Consigue tu pulsera Whoop: https://join.whoop.com/Spicy4tuna ════════════════ ️ Accede a la Web de Spicy4tuna y Suscríbete a nuestra Newsletter: https://www.spicy4tuna.com Contacto para Sponsors ➡ https://tally.so/r/nrPNE5 Email de Contacto ➡ podcast@spicy4tuna.com ════════════════ Todos los episodios completos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9XxulgDZKuzf6zuPWcuF6anvQOrukMom ════════════════ REDES SOCIALES DE SPICY4TUNA ➜ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/spicy4tunapodcast/ ➜ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@spicy4tuna ➜ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/spicy4tuna ════════════════ ️ ESCUCHA SPICY4TUNA EN FORMATO PODCAST Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QPC17Z9LhTntCA4c3Ijk9?si=39b610a14bb24f1f iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/spicy4tuna/id1714279648 iVoox: https://www.ivoox.com/escuchar-audios-spicy4tuna_al_33258956_1.html ════════════════ ¿QUIÉNES SOMOS? · Euge Oller: https://www.instagram.com/euge.oller/ · Willyrex: https://www.instagram.com/willyrex/ · Marc Urgell: https://www.instagram.com/marcurgelldiaz/ · Alvaro845: https://www.instagram.com/alvaro845/ ════════════════ CAPÍTULOS 00:00:00 Introducción 00:00:40 Desastre en Argentina 00:22:39 Facturar millones sin publicidad 00:34:33 El lanzamiento exclusivo de Swatch 00:39:10 ¿Qué está pasando en Andorra? 00:59:51 El juicio antimonopolio de Google 01:11:35 Los bots de Twitch 01:27:21 El videojuego favorito de Euge 01:34:30 El Patriota

Following up our topic about “clicking” with watches, today we have a big discussion spurred by the fact that Ralf has always wanted an Omega Speedmaster, but has never been able to click with one. So for all of the people out there in Ralf's shoes, what are the best Speedmaster Moonwatch alternatives? What could you pick up that would scratch the same itch?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

In Episode 256, Greg and Pam discuss private knitting retreats, spicy ice cream, and the mysteries of teenager socks. Many thanks to MartaSchmarta Marta for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record an introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0 or https://tidd.ly/4mGsyws. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Our next Patreon Zoom call will be Saturday, September 20 at 4pm Eastern.*** NOTES Greg's Projects Greg delivered a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks for Blueberry using String Theory Colorworks yarn. Greg continues working on the Cirith Ungol shawl using The Fiber Faerie yarn. Greg is thinking about casting on the Sturbridge Fingerless Mitts pattern. Greg is talking about assembling a circular sock machine. Pam's Projects Pam worked on Recalibrate by Shana S. Cohen. She used PAKnitWit, Sarah Jordan's, blog post about Recalibrate math. She is using Robin's Promise, Madeleine Tosh, Twist Fiber Studio (no longer dyeing). Pam worked on Choose Your Own Adventure Tee by Allyson Dykhuizen. She is using Juniper Moon Farms Zooey. Pam worked on a thermal stitch crochet potholder using KnitPicks Dishie. She uses these wooden rings in 35mm. Pam uses the pattern/recipe from My Crochet Space. The written directions can be found here and the Youtube tutorial can be found here. Pam found a pattern for Porto Sardines and made one using Comfy Sport. Review We reviewed the book Geometric Knit Blankets by Margaret Holzmann. You can see some of the gorgeous patterns and projects here. This is the Starburst Blanket that scitchr made. Miscellaneous Greg talked about the fascinating history of the fish pepper. We talked about the Focus Friend app from Hank Green. Greg mentioned that Imagined Landscapes Sarah Schira was recently denied entry to the US from Canada. Pam and Greg mentioned a fiber festivals in NC that is coming up: SAFF on October 24-26.   Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits. Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

Anne's Book Club is a new series of interviews with the authors of new fiber art books that I think Long Thread Podcast listeners will love. This episode features new books by Deb Essen, a frequent contributor to Handwoven and Little Looms. Deb Essen may weave plenty of blocks and squares, but you definitely can't put her in a box. Not many weavers would release a book about turning pin-loom squares into adorable stuffed animals just a few months before a book about a drafting method for multishaft weaving, but Deb's curiosity about all things weaving has led her down delightful rabbit holes. (For her book Swatch Critters from the Pin Loom, she wove the whole rabbit!) In our conversation about weaving, writing, and inspiration, Deb talked about why she's excited about both new projects. “They're for people who just like to weave,” she says, “and they're curious about all different kinds of weaving things.” Listen in for a chat and excerpt from the books. From Deb's introduction: Pin looms appeared on the weaving scene in the 1930s as small wooden frames with nails around the perimeter that hold yarn to allow the weaving of small squares. The best-known brand was the “Weaveit” pin loom. Now I have to admit, previous experience with pin looms made out of wood did not make me a fan of pin loom weaving. The wooden looms can be hard to hold comfortably, the weaving needle would catch on the frame edges, and the nails are not always perfectly spaced. But Schacht Spindle Company's Zoom Loom resolved all the issues I had with pin looms. The frame is flat plastic that is easy to hold, the pins are placed precisely and securely anchored, the inside edges of the frame are beveled so the weaving needle does not catch a sharp edge when exiting, and as a bonus, the loom frame has directional notations for winding yarn onto the pin loom. I am in love with these little looms! From Deb's introduction: Welcome to profile drafting—a powerful weaving tool that lets us create one fabric design and translate it into many weave structures! Whether you are a beginning weaver or have been weaving for years, my intent is to open this wonderfully versatile design toolbox for you and explain how to use the tools inside. I consider profile drafts as weaving “shorthand,” where I can quickly see the overall fabric design and then plug in the treading, treadling, and tie-up for the block weave structure I want to use. I've taught prolife drafting for many years, and there are three big questions everyone has that I will answer in this book: Question 1: Why use a profile draft? Question 2: How do profile drafts work? Question 3: How do the squares on a profile draft translate into the threading, the treadling, and especially the tie-ups for different weave structures? This book is a sampler platter of block weave structures using profile drafts. I could literally write an entire book on each weave structure, but my intention is to answer those big questions above for each weave structure and whet your appetite for using profile drafting when designing fabrics. In the "Resources" section at the end of the book, I have listed other books that are dedicated to deeper dives into the different weave structures. All the projects can be woven on 4 or 8 shafts. If you have more shafts available on your loom, you can weave more blocks of pattern in your fabric. Deb Essen is a well-known weaving expert and a frequent contributor to Handwoven and other magazines. The owner of DJE Handwovens, Deb teaches at conferences and guilds, nationally and internationally. She lives in Victor, Montana. Deb Essen's Books Profile Drafting for Handweavers (https://a.co/d/3bckCqX) (available November 29, 20235) Swatch Critters from the Pin Loom: Step-by-Step Instructions for Making 30 Cuddly Animals from Woven Squares (https://a.co/d/40gBOil) (available August 28, 2025) Easy Weaving with Supplemental Warps: Overshot, Velvet, Shibori, and More (https://a.co/d/bx2TUMX) (available now) This episode is brought to you by: Schiffer Craft brings you the most important currents of inspiration and knowledge, helping you tap the resources of craft history and heritage to find new directions in learning and making. We publish to help energize and enlarge the craft world! Learn more at SchifferCraft.com. (https://www.schiffercraft.com/)

Welcome to another on-location episode of Fratello Talks, this time from the Watch Valley event in Utrecht, where the Swatch Group unveiled its latest novelties for 2025. In attendance were Nacho, Daan, and RJ, keen to get a full preview of the year's releases from the brands present. The event was packed with exciting novelties from Hamilton, Tissot, Rado, Certina, Balmain, and, for the first time, Mido.

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Retail realist Kate Fannin joins Future Commerce to explore how today's leading brands are redefining the store experience. Spearheading Field Notes, Kate is analyzing in-store experiences at SKIMS, Swatch, Rituals, and more. In this episode, she explains why Return on Experience is becoming a critical metric, how pop-ups act as brand laboratories, and what makes some stores unforgettable while others fall flat.Key Takeaways:Return on Experience (ROE) trumps immediate conversion: Great retail experiences build trust and engagement over multiple visits rather than forcing day-one purchases. Customers may visit four or ten times before converting, especially for luxury or investment pieces.Know your brand story—and tell it consistently: The most successful stores have crystal-clear brand identity. Swatch excels because they know exactly who they are across generations, while other brands confuse customers by mixing messages or defaulting to celebrity associations.Sensorial brands must commit fully: Stores like Rituals in Dublin create immersive experiences (offering green tea, trial sinks, strong scents) that keep customers engaged, while half-measures feel clinical and forgettable like many current luxury retailers.Physical retail is about experimentation, not just sales: Pop-ups and flagship stores serve as brand laboratories where companies test market reception, gather customer data, and create shareable moments—even when immediate sales aren't the primary goal."People buy stuff, they buy things, but they pay for an experience." - Kate Fannin"If you like their stuff, go online"—the worst possible thing someone could say about a store experience. - Kate Fannin on SKIMS"I wish marketing would change their name to engagement because that's really what companies and brands and stores should be focused on." - Kate FanninIn-Show Mentions:Field Notes: Future Commerce's new premium retail analysis product measuring in-store return on experienceSKIMS flagship store: Clinical Fifth Avenue showroom experienceSwatch Times Square: Interactive, multigenerational retail experience with hands-on elementsAssociated Links:Check out Future Commerce on YouTubeCheck out Future Commerce+ for exclusive content and save on merch and printSubscribe to Insiders and The Senses to read more about what we are witnessing in the commerce worldListen to our other episodes of Future CommerceKate Fannin Consulting: katefanninconsulting.comHave any questions or comments about the show? Let us know on futurecommerce.com, or reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. We love hearing from our listeners!

Welcome to the Scottish Watches Podcast Episode 702! We start with Omega's Aqua Terra in turquoise, now sporting a ceramic bezel and rubber strap, before diving into Chronoswiss's 30th-anniversary Opus... The post Scottish Watches Podcast #702 : SWATCH Fail At Advertising, Plus New Watches from Omega, GP, Formex and Much More appeared first on Scottish Watches.

In Episode 255, Greg and Pam discuss losing a bike tire, losing your kids to adulthood, and losing cables to cats. Many thanks to CatSaysKnit Cathy for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record an introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Our next Patreon Zoom call will be Saturday, September 20 at 4pm Eastern.*** NOTES Greg's Projects Greg finished a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist using yarn from Oink Pigments. Greg cast on and finished a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks for Blueberry using String Theory Colorworks yarn. Greg cast on the Cirith Ungol shawl using The Fiber Faerie yarn. Greg is talking about assembling a circular sock machine. Pam's Project Pam finished a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist using Must Stash Yarn in the Must Match Set. Pam finished the Dahlia Hat by Jonatan Tollow. She used Plymouth Superwash Merino DK and Malabrigo Rios. Pam worked on Recalibrate by Shana S. Cohen. She used PAKnitWit, Sarah Jordan's, blog postabout Recalibrate math. She is using Robin's Promise, Madeleine Tosh, Twist Fiber Studio (no longer dyeing). Pam worked on Choose Your Own Adventure Tee by Allyson Dykhuizen. She is using Juniper Moon Farms Zooey. Pam worked on a thermal stitch crochet potholder using KnitPicks Dishie. She uses these wooden rings in 35mm. Pam uses the pattern/recipe from My Crochet Space. The written directions can be found here and the Youtube tutorial can be found here. Pam found a pattern for Porto Sardines that she is going to start! (She started and finished and forgot to talk about it! Miscellaneous Greg mentioned that Imagined Landscapes Sarah Schira was recently denied entry to the US from Canada. Pam mentioned Craft Cook Read Repeat and their Summer Bingo. Some of our Denver area listeners are meeting to knit monthly. If you are in the area and want to join in, reach out to MartaSchmarta. Pam mentioned Softwave that she is trying on her shoulder. Pam and Greg mentioned a fiber festivals in NC that is coming up: SAFF on October 24-26. Greg talked about a website where you can listen to a simulation of the WKRP radio station from the late-70s/early-80s sitcom. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits. Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

An Australian court has fined airline giant Qantas a record A$90m (£43m; $59m) for illegally sacking more than 1,800 ground workers during the Covid-19 pandemic.The Swiss watchmaker Swatch has withdrawn advertisements featuring an Asian model pulling the corners of his eyes after facing a backlash in China.

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Many of us think of the arts as entertainment or a luxury of some kind. But In their New York Times Bestselling Book: Your Brain on Art, authors Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross invite us to open our minds and consider a breathtaking expansion of this limited view of what the arts are, and the power they hold to transform our lives both individually and collectively. Ivy, who serves as Chief Design Officer for Consumer Devices at Google, and has previously held executive positions spanning from head of product design and development to CMO and presidencies with several of the world's leading companies, including Calvin Klein, Swatch, Coach, Mattel, and Gap.And Susan who is the founder and director of the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine where she also serves as a faculty member, Originally came together through a cold outreach email on LinkedIn.That email turned into a 3 hour conversation,Which ultimately led to a 4 year journey of discovery, writing and research.  In today's conversation they will share the fruits of this unlikely and extraordinary collaboration -As they offer insights, research, and practices that shed light on the new science of neuroaesthetics. And the possibility we find ourselves standing in front of:A cultural shift in which the arts can deliver potent, accessible, and proven solutions for the well-being of everyone.Susan and Ivy argue that this new understanding about how the arts and aesthetics can help us Holds the potential to transform traditional medicine, build healthier communities, and mend an aching planet.And that unlocking this potential is not about seeking something outside of us, But rather, is about returning to the creative and artistic expression we freely experienced as children.Embracing art not as a luxury, or an escape,But as our evolutionary birthright.For more on Ivy, Susan, their beautiful book Your Brain on Art, please visit yourbrainonart.com. You can also check out a beautiful newly launched resource center for the Neuroarts that Susan is spearheading at neruoartsresourcecenter.comEnjoying the show? Please rate it wherever you listen to your podcasts!Did you find this episode inspiring? Here are other conversations we think you'll love:On the Science, and Magic, of Great Conversations | Alison Wood BrooksA Cardiologist's Journey to Healing, Health, and Happiness | Dr. Jonathan FisherThanks for listening!Support the show

In Episode 254, Greg and Pam discuss the final and thirteenth chapter, Book Club: The Golden Thread The Golden Cape: Harnessing Spider Silk, of our book club book, The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. See Spider Silk being harvested here. Read about MicroSilk from Bolt Threads here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our new MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the current giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. Affiliate Link Disclosure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

1/4: China's Technology War: Why Beijing Took Down Its Tech Giants 1st ed. 2022 Edition by Andrew Collier (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Chinas-Technology-War-Beijing-Giants/dp/9811930414/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kzjbkuH8LImvk50xfyFi-8R5AEv1ZtYc8_-rCrU4vfuuzdXAM4IKjLNg335oZS7c3Zn67RuGRxHDvvdBqm9ZgQ6tro_1SF6KQr8DhiPCZDSmOg0RBZsguaU3sBRFEJ6j5KbVdxBTKGJ9mTbRxElg-ABrObRRoeIvnYSxOIW0T5nxofZwtwnOKe4T7g0cLOUBRxBF7bwrbmWiq_u0CpZGGGseQ7R0Yry-xBtmb_BYywg.NMoUaAcbtdJj-hs8BJRYg-NW5gmUv1xecIOdigBNOoY&qid=1754081703&sr=1-3 This book is a short history of the Chinese crackdown on the country's large technology firms that began in 2020. The book discusses the political and economic context, and outlines the limitations on the power of the state. As the policies of 'common prosperity' continue to develop, this book will be an invaluable reference for economists studying either China, the internet and big tech, or both. 1890 HK

5/8 The Party's Interests Come First: The Life of XI Zhongxun, Father of XI Jinping Hardcover – 3 June 2025 by  Joseph Torigian  (Author) https://www.amazon.com.au/Partys-Interests-Come-First-Zhongxun/dp/1503634752/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 1949 XI ZHONGXUN China's leader, Xi Jinping, is one Cf the most powerful individuals inCtheCworld--and one of the least understood. Much can be learned, however, about both Xi Jinping and the nature of the party he leads from the memory and legacy of his father, the revolutionary Xi Zhongxun (1913-2002). The elder Xi served the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for more than seven decades. He worked at the right hand of prominent leaders Zhou Enlai and Hu Yaobang. He helped build the Communist base area that saved Mao Zedong in 1935, and he initiated the Special Economic Zones that launched China into the reform era after Mao's death. He led the Party's United Front efforts toward Tibetans, Uyghurs, and Taiwanese. And though in 1989 he initially sought to avoid violence, he ultimately supported the Party's crackdown on the Tiananmen protesters. The Party's Interests Come First is the first biography of Xi Zhongxun written in English. This biography is at once a sweeping story of the Chinese revolution and the first several decades of the People's Republic of China and a deeply personal story about making sense of one's own identity within a larger political context. Drawing on an array of new documents, interviews, diaries, and periodicals, Joseph Torigian vividly tells the life story of Xi Zhongxun, a man who spent his entire life struggling to balance his own feelings with the Party's demands. Through the eyes of Xi Jinping's father, Torigian reveals the extraordinary organizational, ideological, and coercive power of the CCP--and the terrible cost in human suffering that comes with it.

UKRAINE ESCALATES, RUSSIA COUNTER ESCALATES, NO KNOWN BOUNDARIES: 8/8:  Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy  https://www.amazon.com/Nuclear-Folly-History-Missile-Crisis/dp/0393540812/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Nearly thirty years after the end of the Cold War, today's world leaders are abandoning disarmament treaties, building up their nuclear arsenals, and exchanging threats of nuclear strikes. To survive this new atomic age, we must relearn the lessons of the most dangerous moment of the Cold War: the Cuban missile crisis. 1957 PLUMBBOB.

UKRAINE ESCALATES, RUSSIA COUNTER ESCALATES, NO KNOWN BOUNDARIES: 1/8:  Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy  https://www.amazon.com/Nuclear-Folly-History-Missile-Crisis/dp/0393540812/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Nearly thirty years after the end of the Cold War, today's world leaders are abandoning disarmament treaties, building up their nuclear arsenals, and exchanging threats of nuclear strikes. To survive this new atomic age, we must relearn the lessons of the most dangerous moment of the Cold War: the Cuban missile crisis. .MARCH 1, 1955 ATMOSPHERIC TEST NEVADA

UKRAINE ESCALATES, RUSSIA COUNTER ESCALATES, NO KNOWN BOUNDARIES: 2/8:  Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy  https://www.amazon.com/Nuclear-Folly-History-Missile-Crisis/dp/0393540812/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Nearly thirty years after the end of the Cold War, today's world leaders are abandoning disarmament treaties, building up their nuclear arsenals, and exchanging threats of nuclear strikes. To survive this new atomic age, we must relearn the lessons of the most dangerous moment of the Cold War: the Cuban missile crisis. 1953 

UKRAINE ESCALATES, RUSSIA COUNTER ESCALATES, NO KNOWN BOUNDARIES: 3/8:  Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy  https://www.amazon.com/Nuclear-Folly-History-Missile-Crisis/dp/0393540812/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Nearly thirty years after the end of the Cold War, today's world leaders are abandoning disarmament treaties, building up their nuclear arsenals, and exchanging threats of nuclear strikes. To survive this new atomic age, we must relearn the lessons of the most dangerous moment of the Cold War: the Cuban missile crisis. SUMMER 1940

UKRAINE ESCALATES, RUSSIA COUNTER ESCALATES, NO KNOWN BOUNDARIES: 4/8:  Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy  https://www.amazon.com/Nuclear-Folly-History-Missile-Crisis/dp/0393540812/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Nearly thirty years after the end of the Cold War, today's world leaders are abandoning disarmament treaties, building up their nuclear arsenals, and exchanging threats of nuclear strikes. To survive this new atomic age, we must relearn the lessons of the most dangerous moment of the Cold War: the Cuban missile crisis. 1958

UKRAINE ESCALATES, RUSSIA COUNTER ESCALATES, NO KNOWN BOUNDARIES: 5/8:  Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy  https://www.amazon.com/Nuclear-Folly-History-Missile-Crisis/dp/0393540812/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Nearly thirty years after the end of the Cold War, today's world leaders are abandoning disarmament treaties, building up their nuclear arsenals, and exchanging threats of nuclear strikes. To survive this new atomic age, we must relearn the lessons of the most dangerous moment of the Cold War: the Cuban missile crisis. 1954 PUERTO RICO B-36 STRATEGIC BOMBER

UKRAINE ESCALATES, RUSSIA COUNTER ESCALATES, NO KNOWN BOUNDARIES: 6/8:  Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy  https://www.amazon.com/Nuclear-Folly-History-Missile-Crisis/dp/0393540812/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Nearly thirty years after the end of the Cold War, today's world leaders are abandoning disarmament treaties, building up their nuclear arsenals, and exchanging threats of nuclear strikes. To survive this new atomic age, we must relearn the lessons of the most dangerous moment of the Cold War: the Cuban missile crisis. 1956 ENEWETAK ATOLL 13.7 KT

UKRAINE ESCALATES, RUSSIA COUNTER ESCALATES, NO KNOWN BOUNDARIES: 7/8:  Nuclear Folly: A History of the Cuban Missile Crisis, by Serhii Plokhy  https://www.amazon.com/Nuclear-Folly-History-Missile-Crisis/dp/0393540812/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Nearly thirty years after the end of the Cold War, today's world leaders are abandoning disarmament treaties, building up their nuclear arsenals, and exchanging threats of nuclear strikes. To survive this new atomic age, we must relearn the lessons of the most dangerous moment of the Cold War: the Cuban missile crisis. 1958 SAC

CLOSE OF THE COLD WAR:     2/4: The Picnic:A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain by  Matthew Longo  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Picnic-Dream-Freedom-Collapse-Curtain/dp/0393540774/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= In August 1989, a group of Hungarian activists organized a picnic on the border of Hungary and Austria. But this was not an ordinary picnic―it was located on the dangerous militarized frontier known as the Iron Curtain. Tacit permission from the highest state authorities could be revoked at any moment. On wisps of rumor, thousands of East German “vacationers” packed Hungarian campgrounds, awaiting an opportunity, fearing prison, surveilled by lurking Stasi agents. The Pan-European Picnic set the stage for the greatest border breach in Cold War history: hundreds crossed from the Communist East to the longed-for freedom of the West. Drawing on dozens of original interviews―including Hungarian activists and border guards, East German refugees, Stasi secret police, and the last Communist prime minister of Hungary―Matthew Longo tells a gripping and revelatory tale of the unraveling of the Iron Curtain and the birth of a new world order. Just a few months after the Picnic, the Berlin Wall fell, and the freedom for which the activists and refugees had abandoned their homes, risked imprisonment, sacrificed jobs, family, and friends, was suddenly available to everyone. But were they really free? And why, three decades since the Iron Curtain was torn down, have so many sought once again to build walls? Cinematically told, The Picnic recovers a time when it seemed possible for the world to change. With insight and panache, Longo explores the opportunities taken―and the opportunities we failed to take―in that pivotal moment. 1837 BUCHAREST

CLOSE OF THE COLD WAR:     1/4: The Picnic:A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain by  Matthew Longo  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Picnic-Dream-Freedom-Collapse-Curtain/dp/0393540774/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= In August 1989, a group of Hungarian activists organized a picnic on the border of Hungary and Austria. But this was not an ordinary picnic―it was located on the dangerous militarized frontier known as the Iron Curtain. Tacit permission from the highest state authorities could be revoked at any moment. On wisps of rumor, thousands of East German “vacationers” packed Hungarian campgrounds, awaiting an opportunity, fearing prison, surveilled by lurking Stasi agents. The Pan-European Picnic set the stage for the greatest border breach in Cold War history: hundreds crossed from the Communist East to the longed-for freedom of the West. Drawing on dozens of original interviews―including Hungarian activists and border guards, East German refugees, Stasi secret police, and the last Communist prime minister of Hungary―Matthew Longo tells a gripping and revelatory tale of the unraveling of the Iron Curtain and the birth of a new world order. Just a few months after the Picnic, the Berlin Wall fell, and the freedom for which the activists and refugees had abandoned their homes, risked imprisonment, sacrificed jobs, family, and friends, was suddenly available to everyone. But were they really free? And why, three decades since the Iron Curtain was torn down, have so many sought once again to build walls? Cinematically told, The Picnic recovers a time when it seemed possible for the world to change. With insight and panache, Longo explores the opportunities taken―and the opportunities we failed to take―in that pivotal moment. 1956 BUDAPEST

CLOSE OF THE COLD WAR:     3/4: The Picnic:A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain by  Matthew Longo  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Picnic-Dream-Freedom-Collapse-Curtain/dp/0393540774/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= In August 1989, a group of Hungarian activists organized a picnic on the border of Hungary and Austria. But this was not an ordinary picnic―it was located on the dangerous militarized frontier known as the Iron Curtain. Tacit permission from the highest state authorities could be revoked at any moment. On wisps of rumor, thousands of East German “vacationers” packed Hungarian campgrounds, awaiting an opportunity, fearing prison, surveilled by lurking Stasi agents. The Pan-European Picnic set the stage for the greatest border breach in Cold War history: hundreds crossed from the Communist East to the longed-for freedom of the West. Drawing on dozens of original interviews―including Hungarian activists and border guards, East German refugees, Stasi secret police, and the last Communist prime minister of Hungary―Matthew Longo tells a gripping and revelatory tale of the unraveling of the Iron Curtain and the birth of a new world order. Just a few months after the Picnic, the Berlin Wall fell, and the freedom for which the activists and refugees had abandoned their homes, risked imprisonment, sacrificed jobs, family, and friends, was suddenly available to everyone. But were they really free? And why, three decades since the Iron Curtain was torn down, have so many sought once again to build walls? Cinematically told, The Picnic recovers a time when it seemed possible for the world to change. With insight and panache, Longo explores the opportunities taken―and the opportunities we failed to take―in that pivotal moment. 1994 ROMANIA