About this Podcast:
Rough Cut is a podcast for jewelers and small business owners in the business of jewelry. Join us for straight talk, honest advice, business insights, trends you should be aware of, special guests, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of unsolicited opinions about the jewelry industry, everyone, and everything in it. Hosted by jewelry aficionado JB Jones photographer Alain Simic, and esteemed journalist Emili Vesilind.Follow Rough Cuton IG: @rough_cut_podcaston TikTok: @roughcutpodcastFollow our hosts on IG:@j_b_j_o_n_e_s @alainsimic@aelliot718@emilivesilind
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Public web form
Booking probability
32%
Guest openness
Selective
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What is Rough Cut about?
Rough Cut is a podcast for jewelers and small business owners in the business of jewelry. Join us for straight talk, honest advice, business insights, trends you should be aware of, special guests, a touch of humor, and a whole lot of unsolicited opinions about the jewelry industry, everyone, and everything in it.
What has Rough Cut covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Clocking Out" (22 September 2026, 64 minutes), "You're a Winner, Baby!" (17 August 2026, 91 minutes), and "They Call Him Daddy? Feat., David Nassi" (23 July 2026, 86 minutes).
How often does Rough Cut publish?
Rough Cut publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 78 minutes across 78 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Rough Cut?
Booking probability for Rough Cut is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Rough Cut requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Rough Cut's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Rough Cut?
The strongest fits for Rough Cut are Jewelry, Toys & Sporting Goods and Pet, Art & Other Specialty Retail. Rough Cut has a business audience.
About the host
Rough Cut is a business podcast with 78 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #5
You're a Winner, Baby!
Aug 17, 20261h 31mS5Alain, Emili, and JB present our second, and likely last, iteration of the Rough Cut Awards! Yes, that is a thing, no, most people don't seem to know it exists. Strap in, kitty cats, it's a messy ride. Subscribe to the...
Episode #4
They Call Him Daddy? Feat., David Nassi
Jul 23, 20261h 26mS5Alain, Emili, and JB talk with David Nassi of Nassi Gems & Jewels! We talk a whole bunch of mess, but somewhere in there is a discussion about gemstone trends, politics, probably loads of sexual innuendo... just listen...
Episode #3
Yearning Feat., Jewel_Boxing
Jun 23, 20261h 37mS5Honey, the Land! It's still Pride, and we are still doing gay stuff and shoving it down the throats of families across the country... across the world. I am again joined by friend of the show, and acting...
Episode #2
Be Gay! Do Crime! Feat., Thomas Davis
Jun 11, 20262h 24mS5We are finally back and supersized for Pride! For this episode, I am joined by friend of the show, and acting producer/co-host, Jennifer Gandia of Greenwich St. Jewelers! We sat down to chat with the magnificent Thomas...
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- Mar 17, 20261h 32mS5
Alain, Emili, and JB talk about a whole load of nonesense but are quickly rescued by the one and only Lauren Harwell Godfrey ! She's an Icon, she's a legend, and she is the moment. We talk Gem Awards, AI, Film and...
Episode #15
It's a Wraptina Aguilerta!
Dec 23, 20251h 43mS4Alain, Emili, and JB talk about a whole load of nothing for close to two hours in this, our final episode of 2025. Good riddance! Are we coming back next year for an all-new season of Rough Cut? We'll never tell...
Episode #14
Donna Jewel
Dec 9, 202548 minS4Alain and JB talk with absolute industry gem, Laura Inghirami, founder of Donna Jewel, educator, speaker, and all-around brilliant marketer. Here is a bit more about Laura in her own words... Laura Inghirami is one of...
Episode #13
Dirty Laundry
Nov 25, 20251h 28mS4Alain and JB talk kind of about jewelry but get, of course, completely derailed and start spilling all of their own private dirty laundry. JB cries in one bit, so if that’s your idea of fun, you can listen to this mess...
Episode #12
Dream Weaver Feat., Linda Hoj
Oct 1, 20251h 5mS4Alain talks with friend to the pod, Linda Hoj! Linda is one of his favorite independent designers/jewelers of all time, a dear friend, and an endless source of admiration. We talk about creativity in the time of A.I...
- Sep 16, 20251h 23mS4
Alain talks with friend to the pod, Jennifer Gandia of Greenwich St. Jewelers, about jewelry? Maybe... we definitely cover TikTok, misinformation, antique jewelry, theories of revolution, and the inevitable fall of...
Episode #10
Talented, Brilliant, Incredible, Amazing...
Sep 3, 20251h 39mS4Emili, and Alain talk to the one and only Dana Bronfman about many things, none of which are coherent or consistent... that sounds familiar. I think this episode is about Jewelry. Subscribe to the Substack, and you will...
Episode #9
Get it Together, Mary!
Jul 24, 202558 minS4Today, JB, Emili, and Alain talk about many things, none of which are coherent or consistent. I think this episode is about burnout, or general malaise, or living in the end times while producing luxury goods... let's...
Episode #8
The World is Ending... Let's Shop
Jul 10, 202550 minS4Today, JB, Emili, and Alain talk about retail. Yes, you heard us! The West is collapsing into a fascist dystopia, but we thought we should talk about jewelry retail instead. Subscribe to the Substack, and you will get a...
Episode #7
The Style Issue ( As if Anyone Cares )
Jun 26, 202551 minS4It's Still Pride month, baby! Today, JB, Emili and Alain talk about all the styles, all the fashions. It's the style issue, and nobody should care what we have to say on this, but here we are. Subscribe to the Substack...
- Jun 12, 20251h 6mS4
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! Today, JB and Alain talk about Lies, Liars, Lying, and letting sleeping dogs lie. We all love this business, but it's also deeply riddled with bullshit, and we will mention it all! Subscribe to the...
Episode #5
Prehistoric Erections
May 29, 20251h 15mS4We are joined by the talented, verbose, and horny dinophile, Joseph Ramsay! Yes, I said what I said. Also, if you subscribe to the substack, you will get a 15% discount code for the Rough Cut candle, an easy and...
Episode #3
Divination... Well, Predictions
Apr 15, 20251h 29mS4We summon the stars; we conjure the moon and commune with the eldest and wisest celestials... to give you a few random thoughts and predictions. This is still a jewelry show, right?
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