Buy Like a Guy

By Andy Koehn

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A podcast for men about how to buy cool things like bourbon, beers, watches and more, from experts who know their sh*t. It's always good to "know a guy." BLAG is collection of interviews and solo podcasts that cover the important things in life, like bourbon, beer, watches, and how to knock your girl's pants off with killer gifts. Third generation jewelry store owner and diamond expert, Andy Koehn and his guests will take you from confusion to confidence by opening the playbooks of experts who know their stuff. Think diamonds have nothing to do with bourbon or beers? Think again!

Episode Date
Ep. 76 - Thinking About Buying a Gun for The First Time? Listen to Leland Before You Do
May 02, 2024
Ep. 75 - Glitter & Grit: Pat Finn on the Sparkle of Necessity, Bonds of Friendship, and a Chris Farley Gem
Apr 25, 2024
Ep. 74 - The Male Experience of Buying Jewelry: Advice and Stories from Pat Finn
Apr 18, 2024
Ep. 73 - The Bourbon Brotherhood: A Beginner's Guide From "A Guy" Who Knows His Sh*t
Apr 11, 2024
Ep. 72 - One for the Ladies: What NOT to Do When He's Picking Out His Wedding Ring
Apr 04, 2024
Ep. 71 - Ask Andy: What is the Custom Jewelry Design Process Like?
Mar 28, 2024
Ep. 70 - Ask Andy: What is a "Push Present?" and Why It's a Legendary Gift
Mar 21, 2024
Ep. 69 - Beyond the Carat: A New Direction for Buy Like a Guy
Mar 14, 2024
Ep. 68 - Timing is Everything: Navigating Jewelry Buying Decisions, the Paradox of Choice, and the Importance of a Plan B
Mar 07, 2024
Ep. 67 - Diamonds are NOT A Lot of Money, and The Top 3 Things to Consider When You're Buying Jewelry
Feb 29, 2024
Ep. 66 - The Truth Behind Diamond Deals: Deciphering Beauty, Value, and Investment with Diamond Evangelist Shane Decker
Feb 22, 2024
Ep. 65 - Ask Andy: The Marks of Time and Why Scratches and Dings In Your Rings are Not a Bad Thing
Feb 15, 2024
Ep. 64 - You CAN Buy The Right Jewelry Without Sticking Your Head Up A Bulls A**
Feb 08, 2024
Ep. 63 - What's The Hardest Year of Marriage, And Why Jewelry Is The Right Gift To Give For Your Anniversary?
Feb 01, 2024
Ep. 62 - Why Do We Wear Wedding Rings On The Ring Finger of Our Left Hand?
Jan 25, 2024
Ep. 61 - Why It Makes Sense To Give "Impractical" Jewelry She Won't Wear Everyday
Jan 18, 2024
Ep. 60 - Timing the Knot: Navigating the Timelines of An Engagement Ring Purchase
Jan 11, 2024
Ep. 59 - Ask Andy: Are Diamonds A Bad Investment? Part 2
Jan 04, 2024
Ep. 58 - Ask Andy: Are Diamonds A Bad Investment? Part 1
Dec 28, 2023
Ep. 57 - "You're Never Broke When You Own a Rolex" and What That Means to You
Dec 21, 2023
Ep. 56 - What to Do If She Sends You Ring Pics When You've Already Bought The Ring
Dec 14, 2023
Ep. 55 - How to Surprise Her with Jewelry You Know She'll Love So You Won't Feel Like an Idiot
Dec 07, 2023
Ep. 54 - The Buy Like a Guy Top 10 List of Things You Should Know to Make Buying Jewelry Easy and Less Painful
Nov 30, 2023
Ep. 53 - Ask Andy: What's The One Thing You Should NOT Do When You're Buying Jewelry
Nov 23, 2023
Ep. 52 - How Soon Should You Plan The Ring Purchase Before The Proposal?
Nov 16, 2023
Ep. 51 - 6 Factors That Explain Why a 1 Carat Diamond is the Best Bargain on Earth
Nov 09, 2023
Ep. 50 - "The Diamonds to Steak Conversion Chart." An Easy Guide to Diamond Prices
Nov 02, 2023
Ep. 49 - The Hero's Journey and Jewelry Shopping: When to Listen and When to Lead
Oct 26, 2023
Ep. 48 - Shifting the Spotlight: Talking to Men About Buying Fine Jewelry. (And Why I Started Buy Like a Guy)
Oct 19, 2023
Ep. 47 - For Guys and Girls: A Quick and Easy Way to Ruin The Moment
Oct 12, 2023
Ep. 46 - The Art of Timeless Jewelry: An Interview with World Renowned Designer Ilaria Lanzoni
Oct 05, 2023
Ep. 45 - Shop For Diamonds With Your Eyes, Not Your Ears: My Answer to a Listener's Question
Sep 28, 2023
Ep. 44 - The Marks of Time: Why Scratches and Dings In Your Rings are Not a Bad Thing
Sep 21, 2023
Ep. 43 - The Jewelry Design Process: Balancing Your Personal Input with Expert Guidance
Sep 14, 2023
Ep. 42 - Stay Manly My Friends: Why You Need To Pick Up The Ring When It's Ready
Sep 07, 2023
Ep. 41 - The Diamond Dilemma: Why The World's Hardest Gemstone Can Still Break
Aug 31, 2023
Ep. 40 - The Best Way to Choose a Diamond When She Doesn't Tell You What She Wants
Aug 24, 2023
Ep. 39 - Guided by Mysticism: An Ancient Sage Unveils the Sensual Bond Between Women and Diamonds
Aug 17, 2023
Ep. 38 - Diamonds and Desires: Accepting the Mystery of Women's Love for Sparkling Treasures
Aug 10, 2023
Ep. 37 - Custom Rings and Jewelry: Design, Inspiration, and The Timeline to Your Perfect Piece
Aug 03, 2023
Ep. 36 - Diamonds, Heroes, and A Simple Answer: The Best Advice for Making Jewelry Buying Easy
Jul 27, 2023
Ep. 35 - Ask Dad. He Knows. Why Independent Jewelry Stores Are Better Than Chain Stores and Online Joints
Jul 20, 2023
Ep. 34 - The Perfect Engagement Ring vs. Your Budget: 3 Strategies for A Better Fit
Jul 13, 2023
Ep. 33 - Timing Matters: When Not to Buy An Engagement Ring or Other Fine Jewelry
Jul 06, 2023
Ep. 32 - An Engagement Ring with A Side of Wedding Ring: Why Two Rings are On The Menu
Jun 29, 2023
Ep. 31 - Unified Brilliance: The Shared Language of Natural and Lab-Grown Diamonds
Jun 22, 2023
Ep. 30 - The Solitaire: The Perfect Engagement Ring When She Doesn't Know What She Wants
Jun 15, 2023
Ep. 29 - 5 Ways to Get Her Ring Size Without Tipping Her Off That You're Going to Propose
Jun 08, 2023
Ep. 28 - Diamonds: Lab-Grown vs. Natural - Let The Sparks Fly!
Jun 01, 2023
Ep. 27 - Decoding Platinum: From Weight to Rarity, Durability to Price-Unveiling the Ultimate Precious Metal Choice
May 25, 2023
Ep. 26 - The Regular Guy's Guide to Jewelry with Guest Pat Finn: Unveiling Necessity, Friendship, and a Quick Story about Chris Farley
May 18, 2023
Ep. 25 - A Real Guy's Jewelry Buying Experience: Tips and Tales with Actor Pat Finn
May 11, 2023
Ep. 24 - All That Glitters: A Guide to the Different Types of Gold for Your Engagement Ring and Fine Jewelry
May 04, 2023
Ep. 23 - How To Calm Down When You're Shopping For Your Wedding Ring
Apr 27, 2023
Ep. 22 - From Classic to Modern: Exploring the World of Diamond Shapes
Apr 20, 2023
Ep. 21 - The Man's Guide to "Push Presents": Where Legend's Begin
Apr 13, 2023
Ep. 20 - Are Diamonds a Bad Investment? Part 2
Apr 06, 2023
Ep. 19 - Are Diamonds a Bad Investment? Part 1
Mar 30, 2023
Ep. 18 - The 4 Cs of Diamonds: Exploring Clarity, Carat Weight, and the Most Important C of All
Mar 23, 2023
Ep. 17 - Diamond Color Grades: Which is the Best "Color" for You?
Mar 16, 2023
Ep. 16 - How to Present a Gift You're 99.9% Sure She'll Love
Mar 09, 2023
Ep. 15 - Unveiling a Diamond's Beauty: The Role of Choices and Talent in the Cutting Process
Mar 02, 2023
Ep. 14 - Diamond Cutting: Setting the Angel Free
Feb 23, 2023
Ep. 13 - Why Cut is King: The Magic Behind a Diamond's Sparkle
Feb 16, 2023
Ep. 12 - 6 Simple Questions That Make Choosing a Diamond Easy
Feb 02, 2023
Ep. 11 - How Much Do You Really Need To Know to Buy Diamonds?
Jan 26, 2023
Ep. 10 - Diamonds and Jewelry: The Best Investment You'll Ever Need
Jan 19, 2023
Ep. 9 - The Four C's of Diamond Quality, And Why They Exist
Jan 12, 2023
Ep. 8 - How Much Should You Spend On An Engagement Ring?
Jan 05, 2023
Ep. 7 - What Rare Bourbons Can Teach You About Buying Diamonds
Dec 29, 2022
Ep. 6 - The Greatest Gift Giving Secret in the World
Dec 22, 2022
Ep. 5 - The Top 5 Jewelry Gift Guide for Guys
Dec 15, 2022
Ep. 4 - One Thing You Should NOT Do When You're Buying Jewelry
Dec 08, 2022
Ep. 3 - Wishlist's are Gold, So Don't Screw It Up
Dec 01, 2022
Ep. 2 - What to do when she finds THE ring, and all eyes are on you!
Nov 24, 2022
Ep. 1 - How She'll Tell You Which Ring She Wants...Without Saying A Word
Nov 17, 2022