- 14
- Episodes
- Monthly
- Cadence
- 2021
- First episode
About Prodigal Persiflage
This is the podcast from the same morons who brought you The Prodigal Guide. So, these are audio ramblings around the world of high-end watches, cars, and gadgets. theprodigalguide.substack.com (https://theprodigalguide.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)
- Publisher
- Andrew Carrier
- Category
- leisure · technology
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 14 Apr 2021
- Latest episode
- 18 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
14 episodes in the feed.
18 Sept 2026
Fakes and folds
It’s Friday; it’s five o’clock in London; that means it’s time to down tools, pour yourself a drink, and look back at what a Prodigal week it has been. Glass in hand? Let us offer you some canapés of news and views. Things we learnt this week: * Apple was so concerned with whether they could, they never stopped to consider whether they should (https://www.apple.com/uk/iphone-duo/) (Source: Apple) * Andrew is always right (https://www.ft.com/content/11ac28b0-0c82-4d4a-bcb4-0e0dae44cf87?syn-25a6b1a6=1) (Source: The Financial Times) * Rolex is coming for Jaeger-LeCoultre’s lunch (https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/introducing-rolex-perpetual-padellone) (Source: Hodinkee) * It’s uncool to wear a fake watch (https://www.wired.com/story/we-bought-a-counterfeit-rolex-so-good-even-rolex-didnt-spot-it/) (Source: Wired) * It’s (https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/supernova-serena-williams-gets-her-own-audemars-piguet-royal-oak)really (https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/supernova-serena-williams-gets-her-own-audemars-piguet-royal-oak) cool to wear a (https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/supernova-serena-williams-gets-her-own-audemars-piguet-royal-oak)fake-looking (https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/supernova-serena-williams-gets-her-own-audemars-piguet-royal-oak) watch (https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/supernova-serena-williams-gets-her-own-audemars-piguet-royal-oak) (Source: Hodinkee) * IWC flubbed the Ingenieur’s birthday celebrations (https://www.fratellowatches.com/50-years-of-iwcs-ingenieur-sl-designed-by-gerald-genta-a-new-iwc-ingenieur-automatic-in-two-sizes/) (Source: Fratello) * Tudor continues to surprise if not always delight us (https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-tudor-northflag) (Source: Hodinkee) Thank you for tuning in! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theprodigalguide.substack.com/subscribe (https://theprodigalguide.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)
10 Jul 2026
Step away from the screen; try it in real life.
It’s Friday; it’s five o’clock in London; that means it’s time to down tools, pour yourself a drink, and look back at what a Prodigal week it has been. Glass in hand? Let us offer you some canapés of news and views. Things we learnt this week: * Only children will want Lamborghini’s new app. (https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/07/lamborghini-launches-apple-vision-pro-app-with-interactive-full-size-cars/) (Source: 9to5 Mac) * Tudor didn't cut any corners when downsizing the Black Bay chrono. (https://monochrome-watches.com/hands-on-tudor-black-bay-chrono-39-bumblebee-79310n-mt5813-cosc-chronometer/) (Source: Monochrome) * We’re amblers at heart. (https://driveamble.com/)(Source: Amble) * Ferrari is faking it. (https://www.thetimes.com/article/1f38ed32-2317-4bd2-9b9a-89b9adf509c7) (Source: The Times) * IWC divides us. (https://monochrome-watches.com/iwc-ingenieur-automatic-35-pool-dial-iw324902-review-price/) (Source: Monochrome) Thank you for tuning in! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theprodigalguide.substack.com/subscribe (https://theprodigalguide.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)
26 Jun 2026
Three watches, £100,000. What would you choose?
It’s Friday; it’s five o’clock and sweltering in London; that means it’s time to down tools, make yourself an ice-cold martini, and look back at what a Prodigal week it has been. Glass in hand? Let us offer you some canapés of news and views. Things we learnt this week: * The Polestar 4 is nicer than Andrew’s house. (https://www.polestar.com/uk/polestar-4-models/polestar-4-coupe/) (Source: Polestar) * The Holy Trinity should really be a Quaternity. (https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/gb-en/watches/master-ultra-thin/master-ultra-thin-perpetual-calendar-pink-gold-q1142510) (Source: Jaeger-LeCoultre) * Eric wants to move to Miami, he just doesn’t know it yet. (https://www.audemarspiguet.com/com/en/watch-collection/royal-oak/15553BA.OO.1356BA.04.html) (Source: Audemars Piguet) Thank you for tuning in, have a great weekend! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theprodigalguide.substack.com/subscribe (https://theprodigalguide.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)
19 Jun 2026
No one, absolutely no one, wants smart glasses.
It’s Friday; it’s five o’clock in London; that means it’s time to down tools, pour yourself a drink, and look back at what a Prodigal week it has been. Glass in hand? Let us offer you some canapés of news and views. Things we learnt this week: * It is impossible to look cool in Snap’s glasses. (https://www.theverge.com/report/951481/snap-specs-wearables-smart-glasses-fashion) (Source: The Verge) * The Longines Diver looks very different in 39mm. (https://www.longines.com/en-gb/p/watch-longines-legend-diver-l3-764-4-90-9) (Source: Longines) * Watch nerds don’t need to bicker anymore. (https://thewatchleague.app/) (Source: The Watch League) Thank you for tuning in! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theprodigalguide.substack.com/subscribe (https://theprodigalguide.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)
5 Jun 2026
Ignore brand, size, price: It's all about design.
It’s Friday; it’s five o’clock in London; that means it’s time to down tools, pour yourself a drink, and look back at what a Prodigal week it has been. Glass in hand? Let us offer you some canapés of news and views. Things we learnt this week: * Naoya Hida doesn’t need Zenith. (https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-zenith-gfj-calibre-135-double-signed-with-naoya-hida-and-co) (Source: Hodinkee) * If you’re a middle-aged performance car fan with adult-sized kids, there’s no better car than a Polestar 5. (https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/polestar/2026-5/) (Source: Car Magazine) * Tudor has finally rightsized the Black Bay Chrono. (https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-tudor-black-bay-chrono-39-bumblebee) (Source: Hodinkee * Timex has nailed the Atelier Chronograph Quartz M1q. (https://timex.co.uk/products/timex-atelier-chronograph-quartz-m1q-40mm-swiss-made-nbr-synthetic-rubber-strap-tw6a07000?country=GB) (Source: Timex) * Audi has forgotten what made the C Concept so compelling. (https://www.topgear.com/car-news/supercars/welcome-back-audi-r8-217mph-v8-engined-audi-nuvolari) (Source: TopGear) Thank you for tuning in! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theprodigalguide.substack.com/subscribe (https://theprodigalguide.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)
29 May 2026
The Luce is many things but it's not a Ferrari
It’s Friday; it’s five o’clock in London; that means it’s time to down tools, pour yourself a drink, and look back at what a Prodigal week it has been. Glass in hand? Let us offer you some canapés of news and views. Things we learnt this week: * The markets and social media trolls alike hate Ferrari’s first EV (https://www.ft.com/content/17939c73-e747-4c95-a234-22ae966eb30c?syn-25a6b1a6=1) (Source: The Financial Times) * Ferrari isn’t going after existing customers with the Luce (https://www.economist.com/business/2026/05/27/ferraris-electric-car-divisiveness-is-the-point) (Source: The Economist) * Cleo Abram’s YouTube channel is an absolute delight: smart, optimistic and beautifully made (https://www.youtube.com/@CleoAbram) (Source: YouTube) Thanks for tuning in and welcome to the weekend, folks! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theprodigalguide.substack.com/subscribe (https://theprodigalguide.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)
22 May 2026
Watches we want but can't have
It’s Friday; it’s five o’clock in London; that means it’s time to down tools, pour yourself a drink, and look back at what a Prodigal week it has been. Glass in hand? Let us offer you some canapés of news and views. Things we learnt this week: * Instagram has ruined everything. (https://www.ft.com/content/b3a34540-958c-4ee1-b825-0b69297b0830?syn-25a6b1a6=1) (Source: The Financial Times) * Some of the finest, most traditional Swiss-style watchmaking comes from Japan. (https://naoyahidawatch.com/?lang=en) (Source: Naoya Hida) * Mermont makes a watch that’s…close to perfect. (https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-mermont-la-parfaite-considers-the-simple-art-of-time-telling-in-elevated-form-live-pics) (Source: Hodinkee) * Watch snobs like us should pay more attention to Longines. (https://monochrome-watches.com/longines-legend-diver-59-return-42mm-case-lld-review-price/) (Source: Monochrome) * BMW lacks vision. (https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/vision-bmw-alpina-a-look-future-worlds-coolest-car-brand) (Source: TopGear) * Breitling is determined to continue the enshittification of its classic designs. (https://www.fratellowatches.com/the-redesigned-breitling-chronomat/) (Source: Fratello) * If you’re dumb enough to buy a Cybertuck, you’re dumb enough to drive it into a lake. (https://gizmodo.com/cybertruck-owner-drives-car-into-lake-to-test-wade-mode-gets-arrested-2000761357)(Source: Gizmodo) * Nobody loves Thierry Stern as much as Thierry Stern loves Thierry Stern. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndsrCcqlWuk)(Source: Hodinkee) Thanks for tuning in and welcome to the weekend, folks. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theprodigalguide.substack.com (https://theprodigalguide.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
15 May 2026
Tudor and Audemars Piguet go pop!
It’s Friday; it’s five o’clock in London; that means it’s time to down tools, pour yourself a drink, and look back at what a Prodigal Week it has been. Glass in hand? Let us offer you some canapés of news and views. * Fratello, 15 May 2026: Hands-on with the Tudor Monarch (https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-tudor-monarch/) (https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-tudor-monarch/)Hands (https://www.fratellowatches.com/hands-on-with-the-tudor-monarch/) * Monochrome, 14 May 2026: The new MeisterSinger Souscription Panthero Jumping Hour Guilloché (https://monochrome-watches.com/introducing-meistersinger-souscription-panthero-jumping-hour-guilloche-specs-price-pics/) * Fratello, 12 May 2026: The Swatch x Audemars Piguet “Royal Pop” release (https://www.fratellowatches.com/audemars-piguet-x-swatch-royal-pop-the-most-unexpected-swatch-collaboration-yet/) * Engadget, 12 May 2026: Lotus will return to combustion engines for its cars (https://www.engadget.com/2170515/lotus-vision-2030-type-135/) * Rolex, 14 May 2026: Celebrating 100 years of the Oyster * CityAM: Volkswagen Golf R - RIP to the ultimate hot hatch? (https://www.cityam.com/volkswagen-golf-r-end-of-the-line-for-the-ultimate-hot-hatch/) Thank you for tuning in! Flavor Flav says, welcome to the weekend, folks. P.S. Have you downloaded The Watch League yet? (https://thewatchleague.app/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theprodigalguide.substack.com (https://theprodigalguide.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
2 Apr 2023
Watches & Wonders 2023
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4 Dec 2022
Rolex will now sell you a pre-owned watch
In this episode, we discuss Rolex’s announcement of an official Certified Pre-Owned programme that will be supported by the brand's worldwide network of retailers. Hodinkee writes: (https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-announces-certified-pre-owned-program) The program – which offers both certification, a guarantee of authenticity, and a two-year warranty – kicks off this month at 25 Bucherer boutiques across Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France, Denmark, and the UK before expanding to other official Rolex retailers by the spring of 2023. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theprodigalguide.substack.com (https://theprodigalguide.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
24 Oct 2022
The Lotus is out. Or is it?
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10 Jan 2022
What's next?
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6 Dec 2021
The fool is selling his Royal Oak 'Jumbo'
Having declared it “the most important watch I own”, “an icon”, and “the one piece I would never part with”, Andrew - the fool - is selling his Royal Oak. But not without visiting the world’s worst psychotherapist first to discuss his decision… Welcome, to Prodigal Persiflage № 10. Oh…and, if you’re interested in picking up one of the very best examples of one of the most important watches ever made, visit Watch Collecting this week (https://www.watchcollecting.com/for-sale/2013-audemars-piguet-royal-oak-extra-thin-jumbo). But be fast and Prodigal! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theprodigalguide.substack.com (https://theprodigalguide.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
14 Apr 2021
Watches & Wonders 2021
In this week’s Prodigal Persiflage, Eric Drosin and I discuss some of the main announcements to come out of Watches and Wonders (https://www.watchesandwonders.com/en) 2021. We hope you enjoy the show. If you do, please leave a comment and let us know what you thought. It’s an experiment at this stage but if you like the format, we’re happy to do more. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 IWC Big Pilot’s 43 Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Tudor New Black Bay chrono Rolex Explorer Explorer II Jaeger-LeCoultre Hybris Mechanica Calibre 185 Quadriptyque This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theprodigalguide.substack.com (https://theprodigalguide.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
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