The Grey Nato
Society & Culture
About
A loose discussion of travel, adventure, diving, driving, gear, and most certainly watches! Hosts Jason Heaton and James Stacey break down their love for adventure, their addiction to watches, and the many forms both can take. Have a question? Let us know at thegreynato@gmail.com.
Episodes
- The Grey NATO – 374 – Our West Coast Time (Diving, Driving, Wind Up SF, the Vancouver Timepiece Show, & More)
Episode 374 of The Grey Nato covers West Coast time, touching on diving, driving, Wind Up SF, and the Vancouver Timepiece Show. Detailed show notes and listener support options are available.
- The Grey NATO – 373 – From The Bottom Of The Oceans To Outer Space With Victor Vescovo
In episode 373 of The Grey Nato, Victor Vescovo joins the podcast to discuss his experiences traveling from the deepest parts of the Earth's oceans to outer space. Further details and links can be found in the show notes.
- The Grey NATO – 372 – Watches And Wonders 2026 Megasode
Episode 372 of The Grey Nato, titled "Watches And Wonders 2026 Megasode", covers the Watches and Wonders 2026 event. Show notes and listener support details are available via links provided by the hosts.
- The Grey NATO – 371 – The Final 2025 Slack Crew & A (Part 10)
This episode, part 10 of 'The Final 2025 Slack Crew & A', is available with complete show notes and links via The Grey Nato's Substack. Listener support options are detailed on their website.
- The Grey NATO – 370 – TGN Book Club 5
The Grey Nato podcast episode 370, TGN Book Club 5, directs listeners to their substack for comprehensive show notes and related content. The episode also mentions listener support options for the podcast.
- The Grey NATO – 369 – Slack Crew & A [Part 9]
The Grey Nato episode 369 discusses Slack Crew & A [Part 9]. Full show notes, links, and comments are available on the podcast's Substack page. Listener support is encouraged for additional benefits.
- The Grey NATO – 368 – A Chat With Lydia Winters [Watch Photographer, Creative Consultant, and Podcaster]
In episode 368 of The Grey Nato, the hosts chat with Lydia Winters, a watch photographer, creative consultant, and podcaster. More details and links can be found on The Grey NATO Show Notes.
- The Grey NATO – 367 – Our Fave New Watches for the Start of 2026
This episode of The Grey Nato, number 367, covers favorite new watches for the start of 2026. More information and links can be found in the show notes.
- The Grey NATO – 366 – Slack Crew & A [Part 8]
Episode 366 of The Grey Nato, titled "Slack Crew & A [Part 8]", directs listeners to the show notes for complete details and discussion. Support for the listener-funded podcast is encouraged.
- The Grey NATO – 365 – Cole Pennington IV
Episode 365 of The Grey Nato features Cole Pennington IV. Complete show notes, including links and comments, are available on The Grey Nato's Substack.
- The Grey NATO – 364 – Guy Allen And How 40+ Years In Watches Brought Him To Elliot Brown
This episode features Guy Allen discussing his extensive experience in the watch industry over 40 years and how it led him to Elliot Brown watches. Detailed show notes and links are provided.
- The Grey NATO – 363 – A Navel-Gazing Oral History Of TGN
This episode of The Grey Nato, titled "363 – A Navel-Gazing Oral History Of TGN," offers an oral history of the show. Complete show notes, links, and comments are available on The Grey Nato's Substack.
- The Grey NATO – 362 – 10 Years of TGN With Mike Pearson
This episode of The Grey Nato podcast marks the 10-year anniversary, featuring guest Mike Pearson. Show notes and support information are available via a provided link.
- The Grey NATO – 361 – Film Club Vol. 13
This episode of The Grey Nato, titled "361 – Film Club Vol. 13," is part of their Film Club series. Complete show notes, links, and discussion for this episode can be found on The Grey NATO's Substack.
- The Grey NATO – 360 – Slack Crew & A [Part 7: Travel, Watches We'd Never Own, Dalton's Bond, And Watches On The Wrong Side Of History]
Episode 360, Part 7 of Slack Crew & A, discusses travel, watches the hosts would never own, Timothy Dalton's portrayal of Bond, and watches considered to be on the wrong side of history. Full show notes are available on The Grey NATO's Sub…
- The Grey NATO – 359 – The 2026 TGN "In" & "Out" List
The Grey Nato podcast episode 359 covers the 2026 TGN
- The Grey NATO – 358 – Final Notes Greatest Hits Of 2025
Episode 358 of The Grey Nato, titled "Final Notes Greatest Hits Of 2025," provides show notes and links via their Substack. The podcast is listener-supported, with options for additional content and benefits available through their support…
- The Grey NATO – 357 – Our Favorite Watches of 2025
This episode of The Grey Nato, titled 'Our Favorite Watches of 2025', covers favorite watches of the upcoming year. More details and links can be found in the show notes.
- The Grey NATO – 356 – The 2025 TGN Holiday Gift Guide
Episode 356 of The Grey Nato, titled 'The 2025 TGN Holiday Gift Guide,' is available. Show notes and listener support information can be found on The Grey Nato's Substack.
- The Grey NATO – 355 – The 36mm Tudor Ranger & Other New Watches
This episode discusses the 36mm Tudor Ranger and other recent watch releases. The Grey Nato is a listener-supported podcast.
- The Grey NATO – 354 – A Brand New Omega Planet Ocean And Trip Reports
The Grey Nato podcast episode 354 discusses a new Omega Planet Ocean watch and includes trip reports from the hosts.
- The Grey NATO – 353 – A Chat With Ben Fogle [Adventurer, Broadcaster, Author, And Owner of Buffalo Systems]
In episode 353 of The Grey Nato, the hosts chat with Ben Fogle, who is described as an adventurer, broadcaster, author, and owner of Buffalo Systems. Complete show notes and links are available on The Grey Nato's Substack.
- The Grey NATO – 352 – Picking Birth Year Watches
Episode 352 of The Grey Nato discusses picking birth year watches. Complete show notes, links, and comments are available on The Grey Nato's Substack.
- The Grey NATO – 351 – Tactile Turn x TGN, Watch Writing, 3D Printing, Pen Collecting & More With Ed Jelley
This episode of The Grey Nato features Ed Jelley discussing tactile turn, watch writing, 3D printing, and pen collecting. More details and links are available in the show notes on The Grey Nato's Substack.
- The Grey NATO – 350 – Things We'd Prefer Not To Live Without
Episode 350 of The Grey Nato discusses items the hosts would prefer not to live without. More details and support options are available on The Grey Nato Show Notes website.
- The Grey NATO – 349 – Watch Enthusiasm, Then and Now
This episode of The Grey Nato discusses watch enthusiasm and its changes over time. More information, including links to show notes and support the podcast, can be found on their Substack page.
- The Grey NATO – 348 – Slack Crew & A 2025 Part 6 [Camping, Watches with Personality, Dream watches, And a Special Dispatch from Geneva]
Episode 348 of The Grey Nato covers the TGN Crew Slack, 2025 plans Part 6, camping experiences, watches with personality, dream watches, and a dispatch from Geneva. Listener support is encouraged through their Substack.
- The Grey NATO – 347 – Hunting (And Finding) Shipwrecks With Derek Haager & Matt Ludvigson
In episode 347 of The Grey Nato, hosts Derek Haager and Matt Ludvigson discuss their adventures in hunting and finding shipwrecks. Further details and links can be found in the complete show notes.
- The Grey NATO – 346 – What Community Means To Watches [Live From The Toronto Timepiece Show]
Episode 346 of The Grey Nato, recorded live at the Toronto Timepiece Show, explores the concept of community within the watch enthusiast world. Full show notes and links are available on The Grey Nato's Substack.
- The Grey NATO – 345 – The Horological Hunt With Daniel Miller
Episode 345 of The Grey Nato features Daniel Miller discussing "The Horological Hunt." Full show notes and details are available on The Grey NATO Show Notes website. The podcast is listener-supported.
- The Grey NATO – 344 – Forgotten Watches We Still Love
This episode of The Grey Nato discusses beloved watches that might be forgotten. The hosts direct listeners to their Substack for complete show notes, including links and comments.
- The Grey NATO – 343 – Slack Crew & A 2025 Part 5 [Our Own Shows, Designing a PR Event, BB vs. Sub, & How Many Straps Do We Own?]
In this episode, the hosts discuss the TGN Slack community, planning a PR event, a comparison of BB and Submariner watches, and their personal watch strap collections. This episode is part of the 2025 series.
- The Grey NATO – 342 – From The Hebrides To Brooklyn With The Paulin Mara Diver
This episode of The Grey Nato discusses the Paulin Mara Diver, with additional show notes and links available on the podcast's Substack page. The hosts also provide information on listener support and community access.
- The Grey NATO – 341 – A Chat with Jack Carr [Former Navy SEAL, Bestselling Author, and Watch Enthusiast]
Jack Carr, a former Navy SEAL and bestselling author, joins The Grey Nato podcast for a discussion. Show notes and support links are available on the podcast's Substack.
- The Grey NATO – 340 – Jason Hutton Of The Timepiece Shows & Zenea Watches
This episode of The Grey Nato podcast, number 340, features Jason Hutton from The Timepiece Shows and Zenea Watches. Full show notes and links are available on The Grey NATO Substack.
- The Grey NATO – 339 – Inside Citizen And The Aqualand With Neall Brick
This episode features Neall Brick discussing Citizen watches and Aqualand. Additional details and links are available in the show notes on The Grey NATO's Substack.
- The Grey NATO – 338 – Going Pro In Watches With Writer-Photographer Troy Barmore
Writer-Photographer Troy Barmore joins The Grey Nato podcast, episode 338, to discuss going professional in the watch industry. The episode includes show notes and support information on The Grey Nato website.
- The Grey NATO – 337 – Orange & Black Is Back For Summer
Episode 337 of The Grey Nato, titled 'Orange & Black Is Back For Summer', is available. Show notes with links and comments can be found on The Grey Nato's Substack. Listener support options are detailed on their website.
- The Grey NATO – 336 – Oops! All Mods!
Episode 336 of The Grey Nato, titled "Oops! All Mods!", directs listeners to the show notes for complete details. Support for the listener-supported podcast is available via their website.
- The Grey NATO – 335 – Guilty Pleasure Watches (and more!)
Episode 335 of The Grey Nato discusses "Guilty Pleasure Watches (and more!). Full show notes, links, and comments are available on The Grey NATO Show Notes website. The podcast is listener-supported.
- The Grey NATO – 334 – The Dive Watches of Summer 2025!
Episode 334 of The Grey Nato discusses dive watches for Summer 2025. Detailed show notes, links, and comments are available on The Grey Nato's Substack.
- The Grey NATO – 333 – Slack Crew & A 2025 Part 4 [Watch gifts, best lenses, comfort viewing, and lessons we wish we learned earlier]
This episode of The Grey Nato covers topics including Slack Crew, 2025 Part 4, watch gifts, lens selection, viewing comfort, and advice on early life lessons.
- The Grey NATO – 332 – The 2025 Summer Watch Draft
The Grey Nato podcast episode 332 covers the 2025 Summer Watch Draft. Further details and support options are available via the show notes.
- The Grey NATO – 331 – Adventurous Women & Their Watches With Rhonda Riche
Rhonda Riche joins The Grey Nato podcast to discuss adventurous women and their watches. Further details, links, and support options can be found on The Grey Nato's Substack and website.
- The Grey NATO – 330 – From The Hebrides With Love
Episode 330 of The Grey Nato podcast, titled 'From The Hebrides With Love', provides show notes and links via their Substack. Listener support options are available on the official website.
- The Grey NATO – 329 – A Deep Dive With Brock Stevens & Chris Sohl
This episode of The Grey Nato features a deep dive with guests Brock Stevens and Chris Sohl. More details, links, and comments can be found in the show notes on The Grey Nato's Substack.
- The Grey NATO – 328 – Slack Crew & A 2025 Part 3 [Watches that disappoint, dinner party menus, weekend cars, and watch elevator pitches]
Episode 328 of The Grey Nato covers topics including disappointing watches, dinner party menus, weekend cars, and watch elevator pitches. Show notes and support information are available on The Grey NATO website and Substack.
- The Grey NATO – 327 – The Vancouver Timepiece Show (Special Chats & Lots of Watches)
Episode 327 of The Grey Nato, titled The Vancouver Timepiece Show, covers chats and watches from the event. Complete show notes, links, and support information are available on The Grey Nato's website.
- The Grey NATO – 326 – Imperfect Products (Land Rover vs. Jeep)
This episode of The Grey Nato, titled '326 – Imperfect Products (Land Rover vs. Jeep)', examines the topic of imperfect products through a comparison of Land Rover and Jeep. Complete show notes and additional details are available on the p…
- The Grey NATO – 325 – Book Club 4
Episode 325 of The Grey Nato is titled Book Club 4. For complete show notes, links, and comments, listeners can visit the provided Substack link. The podcast is listener-supported.