Worn & Wound Podcast
The weekly shop talk from the editors of Worn & Wound, covering the culture, community, and new releases in the world of accessible watches.
This is the audio extension of the Worn & Wound publication, functioning as a weekly 'shop talk' session among colleagues. It's less a formal interview show and more a candid conversation between industry insiders as they debate new releases, analyze brand strategies (like Seiko and Citizen), and recap events. The tone is familiar and collegial, giving listeners a seat at the table with the journalists who cover the watch world.
“Unlike shows focused on single-brand deep dives or celebrity collectors, this podcast captures the weekly pulse of the watch *community* through the eyes of the journalists who cover it. The inclusion of monthly listener Q&As and lighthearted non-watch debates makes it feel like joining a regular meetup among knowledgeable friends.”
Who hosts this show
The official podcast from WornandWound.com, a leading online publication for value-driven watch enthusiasts. Hosted primarily by Zach Kazan, the show features a rotating cast of the site's editors and contributors, including co-founder Zach Weiss and Head of Content Kat Shoulders. Episodes are typically roundtable discussions covering recent watch news, industry trends, and answers to listener questions in a casual, conversational format.
Credentials & credits
- Zach Kazan, Managing Editor at Worn & Wound
- Zach Weiss, Co-Founder and Executive Editor of Worn & Wound
- Kat Shoulders, Head of Content for Worn & Wound
- Cait Bazemore, Contributor, journalist, poet, and enameler
- Blake Malin, Co-Founder & CEO of Worn & Wound
Other ventures
- Worn & Wound (online magazine)
- Windup Watch Shop (e-commerce and physical store)
- Windup Watch Fair (multi-city watch event)
- OraOrea (independent watch brand by Zach Weiss)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01Ep 455: Watch Writing Cliches, New Releases, and MoreJun 24, 2026 · 1h 01m
- 02
- 03Ep 453: Visiting Citizen in Japan, and a New Horological Machine from MB&FJun 10, 2026 · 50 min
- 04Ep 452 Summer WatchesJun 4, 2026 · 52 min
- 05Ep 451 Catching Up with Ben Cook, from Ben’s WatchesMay 27, 2026 · 57 min
- 06Ep 450: Royal Pop ReactionsMay 20, 2026 · 56 min
- 07Ep 449: Monthly Q&A: AP x Swatch, Grand Seiko, and Condiment CornerMay 13, 2026 · 55 min
- 08Ep 448: Recapping the San Francisco Windup Watch FairMay 6, 2026 · 46 min
Notable episodes
- 01Ep 454: What’s Going on with Seiko? Also, Our Bagel Orders, Favorite Pizza Toppings, and More
A prime example of the show's blend of serious industry analysis (a deep dive on Seiko's struggling brand perception) and fun, off-topic debates among the hosts.
- 02Ep 453: Visiting Citizen in Japan, and a New Horological Machine from MB&F
Showcases the interview format, where host Zach Kazan talks with contributor Cait Bazemore about her article on visiting Citizen's facilities, providing behind-the-scenes insight.
- 03Ep 455: Watch Writing Cliches, New Releases, and More
A meta-discussion about the state of watch media, where the hosts critique common tropes in watch writing, demonstrating their position as industry commentators.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show's format is more conversational than a formal interview. When a guest is on, host Zach Kazan typically uses their recent articles or areas of expertise as a launchpad for discussion, asking broad, context-setting questions before drilling into specifics. In the monthly Q&A episodes, he acts as a moderator, fielding listener-submitted questions to a panel of Worn & Wound contributors. The overall style is a roundtable 'shop talk' among industry peers, not a structured interrogation.
The format varies weekly between co-hosted topic discussions, guest interviews (often with other watch media figures or Worn & Wound contributors), and monthly listener Q&A episodes. Every episode begins with the signature "Wrist Check" segment. The tone is informal, conversational, and often humorous, blending deep horological knowledge with personal anecdotes.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
7 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
personal
2- Q.01
“What are you wearing today?”
This is the show's signature 'Wrist Check' opening, asked of every host and guest to ground the conversation.
- Q.02
“What is the most underrated or overrated [non-watch item]?”
The hosts frequently ask lighthearted, off-topic questions like this during Q&A episodes to foster a casual, fun atmosphere.
industry
3- Q.01
“What are your thoughts on [brand]'s current strategy?”
The host often poses this to the panel to analyze a major brand's market position and enthusiast perception.
- Q.02
“What has been the most impactful watch release of the year so far?”
This question is used in Q&A episodes to gauge the cultural significance of recent watches.
- Q.03
“How do you feel about [recent industry news]?”
This question serves as a prompt for the panel to discuss and debate timely developments in the watch world.
process
2- Q.01
“How would you characterize a typical watch industry press trip?”
This is used to establish a baseline for comparison before a guest details a specific, and often unusual, trip.
- Q.02
“Can you share any initial impressions of the [watch] you're reviewing?”
Kazan asks this of contributors to give listeners a preview of an upcoming article on the Worn & Wound site.
Signature segments
- · Wrist Check
- · Monthly Q&A
- · Summer Watches (annual topic)
- · Condiment Corner
- · Windup Watch Fair Recaps
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically fellow Worn & Wound editors, regular contributors, or other figures in the watch media space. The show focuses on conversations with those who critique and cover the industry, rather than brand CEOs or watchmakers.
- Kat Shoulderson Ep 455: Watch Writing Cliches, New Releases, and More
- Zach Weisson Ep 454: What’s Going on with Seiko? Also, Our Bagel Orders, Favorite Pizza Toppings, and More
- Cait Bazemoreon Ep 454: What’s Going on with Seiko? Also, Our Bagel Orders, Favorite Pizza Toppings, and More
- Ben Cookon Ep 451 Catching Up with Ben Cook, from Ben’s Watches
- Garrett Joneson Ep 449: Monthly Q&A: AP x Swatch, Grand Seiko, and Condiment Corner
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is sponsored by a mix of major watch brands (like Hamilton and Bulova) and independent/microbrands (like Atelier Wen), mirroring the publication's editorial focus. Worn & Wound also operates its own watch shop and events, creating an integrated business model where they discuss, sell, and celebrate watches.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who is the main host of the podcast?
- The primary host is Zach Kazan, Managing Editor at Worn & Wound. He is frequently joined by other members of the Worn & Wound team.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a weekly roundtable discussion. The format varies between topic-focused episodes, monthly listener Q&A sessions, and interviews with contributors or other watch media personalities.
- Is this podcast still running?
- Yes, it is an active podcast with new episodes released weekly.
- How can I submit a question to the podcast?
- Questions are often sourced from the Worn & Wound+ Slack channel, which is available to newsletter subscribers. They also mention an email, [email — gated], for questions.
- What is Worn & Wound?
- Worn & Wound is a media and retail company for watch enthusiasts, founded in 2011. It includes an online magazine, a podcast, the Windup Watch Shop (for retail), and the Windup Watch Fair (a traveling event).
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Built from the show's public RSS feed, YouTube, the host's own websites, and the cited sources below. Computed and AI-extracted fields are labelled. Facts only — no private info, no fabrication, no transcripts republished.
Sources & how this page was built
This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence
- [01]Our Team - Worn & Woundwornandwound.com
- [02]About Worn & Woundwornandwound.com
- [03]MrWatchMaster Meets…Zach Kazanmrwatchmaster.com
- [04]The Worn & Wound Story - YouTubeyoutube.com
- [05]Windup Watch Fairwindupwatchfair.com
- [06]Introducing OraOrea by Zach Starr Weisswornandwound.com
- [07]The Worn & Wound Podcast Ep. 247: Welcome Kat Shoulders!wornandwound.com
- [08]The Worn & Wound Podcast Ep 398: Inside Biwi with Cait Bazemorewornandwound.com
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