Ep 468: A Look Back with Kat Shoulders
Summary
This final episode of The Worn & Wound Podcast features an exit interview with departing media director Kat, who reflects on her 4.5-year tenure and the company’s evolution. The conversation covers her journey from self-taught photographer to media director, her conversion to titanium watches, and memorable behind-the-scenes stories, including a chaotic desert shoot interrupted by a wildfire and a rattlesnake. Kat shares her pride in the team’s collaborative culture and her excitement for her next chapter within the watch community, while Zach Kazan offers a heartfelt farewell to a key memb…
Topics discussed
Kat's departure announcement and initial reactions
Kat's future plans and farewell to the community
Setting up the exit interview format
Kat's current watch: Friends & Family Fear Jump Hour
Evolution of opinion on titanium watches
Editorial independence and the separation of business sides
Defining the most 'Worn and Wound' watch of all time
Reflections on the team's diverse collecting journeys
Inside jokes and things Kat will miss about the office
Challenges of lighting setups at Wind-Up Fairs
What Kat will remember most: the team relationships
How Kat joined Worn and Wound from a furlough
Learning photography and the early days of the role
The balance of luck, hard work, and job drudgery
The many hats Kat has worn in her role
Who is best on camera and favorite video projects
Kat's comfort with podcasting and camera presence
The cursed shoot: snakes, scorpions, and wildfires
Joke about trauma and watch re-releases
Favorite creative projects: Benrus and Dat Master
Funny podcast moments: accordion player and Watson Wonders
Office mishaps: fog machine evacuation and laser tag
Travel memories: haunted hotels and Geneva restaurants
Closing remarks and final thanks to listeners
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