The Accutron Show

Award-winning documentary filmmaker, artist, and conservationist, Susan Rockefeller , joins our hosts to discuss the meaning and actions behind the word 'sustainability.' Susan is also a designer of inspirational jewelry. She sits on the Program Committee of The Stone Barns for Sustainable Agriculture, the Global Leadership Council for NRDC, the Audubon’s Women in Conservation, and is Chairwoman o...

Our hosts are quite.. puzzled by the story of this episode's guest, Steve Richardson, Founder of the iconic Stave Puzzles . Together they discuss how this very successful company came to life, the mechanics behind its jigsaw puzzles, and why Steve calls himself a tormentor! Discover which well known couple gets very competitive when it comes to finishing a puzzle and why the book "The Happy Hooker...

In this episode, our hosts meet with Suchi Reddy founder of Reddymade , a firm with a human-centric approach to design, dedicated to celebrating diversity and equality, as well as addressing the economic, social, environmental and cultural impacts of its work on both the user and the planet. They discuss neuroaesthetics as well as the future of architecture and design.  Episode Highlights: 16:25 -...

In this episode, our hosts meet with Jonathan Riley, CEO of Portland-based agency Better, that operates within multiple industries and networks in order to empower under-served communities and people of color with awareness, access and opportunity. They discuss the many facets of the sneaker industry and how it has become the global and cultural phenomenon it is today. Episode Highlights: 12:35 -...

Renaissance man, actor, car aficionado and art collector, Elliot Cuker, is the guest of this episode of The Accutron Show. Together with our hosts, Elliot shares some of the most memorable moments of his career and talks about the beauty of classic cars and how the modern automotive industry is evolving the concept of luxury and beauty. If you want to learn how Elliot began the tradition of gettin...

In this episode, we discuss the rise of niche distilleries in America. Our hosts meet Ralph Erenzo, founder of Tuthilltown Spirits Farm Distillery, New York’s first whiskey distillery since prohibition that creates some of America’s most prized spirits in the Hudson Valley. Ralph shared with us some great stories about the distillery, the secrets behind the multiple award-winning Hudson Whiskey li...

Timo Weiland is an American fashion designer, DJ, and entrepreneur, as well as the co-founder and creative director of the Timo Weiland brand. Timo started his career designing bowties and went on developing one of the most interesting and relevant fashion labels today.  An eclectic and multifaceted personality in the studio, Timo discusses the status and future of fashion with our hosts.  Episode...

Maria Brito is an award-winning New York-based contemporary art advisor, author, and curator. A Harvard graduate, originally from Venezuela, her first monograph “Out There” published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2013, was the recipient of the USA Best Book Awards in both the Art and Design Categories. In this episode our hosts talk to Maria about art, artists, galleries and curators in America today a...

What is the meaning of handwriting in the heart of the digital age? What is the passion (or obsession) behind the art of collecting expensive pens? This podcast features guest Ryan Sirignano, National Director of Sales for Esterbrook Pens , a company founded in 1858. Esterbrook pens were used by U.S. Presidents Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson to sign legislation; by Disney a...

This episode features watch connoisseur royalty, Jack Forster, Editor in Chief of Hodinkee.com . Jack discusses with our hosts the origins of his renowned digital platform, the future of print media and the book he wrote to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Accutron. How successful can a digital platform be when it jumps into print media? What was the process of writing a book about Accutron? Tune...

Assouline Publishing is considered to be the first luxury brand devoted to culture. In this episode of The Accutron Show, our hosts meet its founder, Prosper Assouline, and discuss with him, how culture and design come together to give life to their visually unique books and their meaning in the digital era we live in.  Episode Highlights:  9:33 - Prosper Assouline promises that in 20 years, print...

What kind of cocktail are you? Together with our guest David Powell , brand ambassador of Hudson Whiskey, we discuss his career and the art behind making and choosing a cocktail. From the latest cocktail trends to the best bars in America, fill up your glass and join us for a journey through the pleasure of sipping your favorite drinks.  Episode Highlights:  19:00 - How much originality is in the...

In this episode of the Accutron Show, our hosts interview iconic American supermodel, actress and author, Carol Alt, to talk about the evolution and meaning of modeling in the era of Instagram and TikTok. Carol takes us through the journey of her incredible career; from her simple beginning as a restaurant waitress to being defined as "The Most Beautiful Woman In The World" by Playboy Magazine. Sh...

What is the ultimate gadget to own today? Do gadgets make our life more comfortable or just more complicated? Our hosts give a call to Jack Rico , host of Emmy nominated NBC show Consumer 101 , where he explores the surprisingly intricate science used to test every kind of product -- from the obscure to the fascinating to the everyday. Tune in to find out what is the most essential gadget you need...

Our hosts talk about one of their favorite subjects, wine! Our special guest is Mika Bulmash, founder of Wines For the World , specializing in artisanal, responsibly produced wines made by top producers from rising star regions. The episode explores the history of wine production in the United States, helps us navigate throughout the various labels (organic, biodynamic, natural...) and highlights...

La Palina Cigars , is the ultra-premium handmade cigars that offer a meritage of the finest aged tobacco leaves selected and blended by master artisans. Founded in 1896 by Samuel Paley, the brand was relaunched in 2010 by Sam’s grandson, Bill, the son of CBS founder William S. Paley and socialite/fashion icon Barbara “Babe” Paley. In this episode, our hosts meet with Sam Phillips, president of La...

What is value and the passion that triggers the wish to collect watches - or anything else? Where do you start if you want to start collecting watches? The episode's featured guest is Reginald Brack , Industry Analyst for Watches and Jewelry at the NPD Group . Reginald and our hosts talk about the current and future trends in the watch world, the importance of heritage and storytelling and the val...

Introducing our three hosts that will take you through the journey of The Accutron Show: entertainment reporter Bill McCuddy, journalist David Graver (Cool Hunting, New York, Times, Vogue) and Editor Scott Alexander (GQ, Playboy). The Accutron Show's first episodes premiere Tuesday, July 28th, with a new episode published every week.  Learn more about the Accutron watch here , and follow @Accutron...