Gold Digging with Stephen Webster: Recent Episodes
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Dive into the world of jewellery with Stephen Webster’s captivating new podcast “Gold Digging”. It’s impossible not to become totally engrossed in Stephen’s riveting conversations with inspiring friends, family and collaborators who share stories and glittering nuggets of information.
British-born Stephen Webster MBE is one of the most prominent jewellery designers of his generation. Founded upon 40 vibrant years of impeccable craftsmanship, innovative design, fearless creativity and responsible sourcing, Stephen Webster's eponymous brand has won industry-wide recognition. Coveted by icons and idols, Stephen Webster is celebrated for creating bold and glamorous fine jewellery collections, that not only stand out but stand for something.
Gold Digging is back! On this occasion, rather than digging in, we are looking up, and talking to the man who mines Diamonds from the Sky - Dale Vince, founder of Skydiamond. From living as a nomad, to selling phone calls powered by the wind at Glastonbury, to now creating the world’s first carbon negative Diamond; we find out about Dale’s journey to date, and all of the other sustainable (and vegan) pies he’s got his fingers in.
This week, we are joined by a very special guest all the way from New Jersey; the musical genius and keyboard player of Bon Jovi - David Bryan. As you will find out, Bryan is totally dedicated to Rock, and to music in general, and has been since the age of 5. Today we get to dig around his golden nuggets and find out a bit more of his Rock 'n' Roll journey that continues today.
Gold Digging is back with our first post-lockdown guest: Ozwald Boateng - long term old friend of Stephen but also creator of Stephen's favourite outlandish brightly coloured suits. Stephen and Ozwald discuss what Ozwald wore during lockdown, his journey to Saville Row, his spell as Creative Director of Givenchy and initiating Made in Africa. A whole lotta gold in this one.
It's been a while but we're back with a corker! Our Gold Digging podcast returns with the legendary Punk Poet; Dr John Cooper Clarke. Stephen and John talk about growing up in Salford, his love for Elvis Presley and Charles Baudelaire, gobbing at gigs and of course a few gags chucked in there too...
Gold Digging is back! Season 2 kicks off with Jessie and Hanover; the two ladies behind the bright, bold and colourful brand The Mighty Company. Stephen digs for nuggets of gold about how The Mighty Company came to be, what keeps them so positive and what impact the lockdown has had on them and their brand.
Grab a comfortable chair or find a cosy corner and tune into this month’s Gold Digging Podcast with Carol Woolton; author, historian, editor, stylist, curator and Contributing Director of British Vogue. Imminently releasing her 5th book: The New Stone Age, Stephen and Carol discuss the power of crystals, their experiences at Tucson Gem Show, and the beauty of imperfection.
In this months' episode Stephen catches up with one of his oldest friends; the legendary Pete Tong. They reminisce on their youth growing up in Kent, the rise of the superstar DJ and Ibiza antics; all in a bid to find out when exactly it all went Pete Tong.
In this months episode of Gold Digging, Stephen meets with Sue Webster to discuss what makes them Websters, Siouxsie Sioux, scrapheap scavenging and the flashing lights of Las Vegas.
To celebrate Positive Week 2019, Stephen and Diana Verde Nieto (co-founder and CEO of Positive Luxury) discuss Generation Less, the future of the luxury industry and our new initiative RESET.
Stephen Webster met with famous astrologer Shelley von Strunckel for our latest podcast. They looked to the stars and discussed Stephen's astrological chart, the power of gem stones and the 13th astrological sign: Ophiuchus.
Celebrity photographer Richard Young could reel off incredible, star studded stories for days. From touring Europe with Queen, and hanging out with Andy Warhol in his famous Factory in New York, to taking Elizabeth Taylor around Chelsea Flower Show… This month’s Gold Digging podcast is truly gold.
What do Stephen Webster and the leading London restauranteur and chef Mark Hix have in common? In this latest episode of Gold Digging, it turns out, plenty. As well as a love of contemporary art, fish, fowl and feasts are all subjects up for discussion.
In the first of the series, Stephen settles down to chat with his good friend Nadja Swarovski. They discuss design, collaborations and the future of luxury.