The Waiting List Podcast
Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun
Show overview
The Waiting List Podcast has been publishing since 2022, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 100 episodes. That works out to roughly 110 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 58 min and 1h 15m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.1 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2023, with 51 episodes published. Published by Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum, Lung Lung Thun.
From the publisher
The Waiting List Podcast is hosted by three watch geeks: Jaclyn Li, Daniel Sum and Lung Lung Thun. We can‘t say we are the most knowledgeable collectors but one thing we do have is a passion to grow the watch community and bring positive vibes! Chill out while we discuss trending topics within the watch industry, interview collectors and have a bit of fun! Reach out to us via email at [email protected] and also our Instagram page @thewaitinglistpodcast.
Latest Episodes
View all 100 episodes#233- Casual musings - Jac
#232-Watches and Wonders 2025 - Jac, Dan, Lung
Watches and Wonders 2025!
#231- Ep 2 The Waiting Room- Anxiety
In this episode, we talk about one of the most common mental disorders- anxiety.
#230-"I tend to go to auctions because that is the place with the most rare watches" - Karen Hung, Watch Enthusiast/Writer
On this episode, we speak to Karen @watch_garden_kh about how she got into watches, how she became a writer, and how she learned about FP Journe before Rolex.
#229-Ep 1 of The Waiting Room- "Uncle"
On the first episode of our mini series on mental health, we introduce you to our resident co host "Uncle".
#228-"There is nobody more snobbish than Parisians"- Gautier Massonneau, Founder of Trilobe watches
On this episode we interview Gautier on the history of the brand, his inspiration, and his vision for the Company and why it is important to stick to the brand's core principles.
#227-Happy CNY! - Dan, Jac, Lung Lung
We're back! Happy CNY, Gong Xi Fa Cai everyone!
#226- Merry Xmas and Happy NY!
In our final episode of 2024, we reflect on how we feel and just life in general.
#225-"In the watch world I equally have things...as important as getting a No.1 album" -James McVey, Singer/Member of The Vamps
On this episode we speak to James about his grails, watches with significance in his collection, getting cancelled on Reddit and why he was lucky to get introduced to watches not through Rolex or AP.
#224-"We actually supply the movement for 17 brands" - Swei, GM for Speake Marin Greater China
On this episode we speak to Swei about how he went from Nike, to Apple, to managing the Greater China market for Speake Marin. We talk about the Ripple collection, why the longevity of a brand is important to collectors, and how the brand has evolved to more modern designs.
#223-"If it was a Shanghai (watch), you could marry any girl" - Chris, Collector
On this episode we speak to Chris who started collecting watches in the early 90s. Originally French, he moved to China and started discovering a watch landscape that was very different from what he knew in Europe. He teaches us about Chinese watch brands and shares the story of receiving a very special piece from his father in law.
Ep 2#222-Reverse Interview with - Ryan Goddu, Collector
In this new concept episode, Ryan interviews the 3 of us instead!
#221-3 of us Part 3 - Dan, Jac, Lung
#220-3 of us Part 2 - Dan, Jac, Lung
The title says it all, just the three of us catching up.
#219- "Were making watches, not units"- Nicholas Bowman-Scargill, Managing Director of FEARS watches
In this episode we speak to Nicholas @fearswatches about how he came to revive the brand, the success and growth of FEARS watches, why he left Rolex and more.
#218-"I know that I dont want to do things that are too obvious or too easy"- Matteo Violet-Vianello, Founder of ANOMA Watches
In this episode we speak to Matteo @anomawatch about how the inspiration for the ANOMA A1 came about and why interesting case shapes are making a comeback.
#217-Catch up - Dan, Jac, Lung
Another quick catch up before the summer comes to an end!
#216-"You present it as the greatest story that you can tell in that moment"- Arthur Touchot, Digital Director at Phillips Watches
In this episode we speak to Arthur @arthur_touchot about his journey from being a war correspondent reporter to working at Hodinkee and now Phillips Watches, the story of his steel panda, and more.
#215-"I've touched vintage pieces before but I've been burnt"- John, Collector
In this episode we speak to John @watch.academics about working with lab rats, why he chose Panerai as his first luxury watch and "interesting" shopping experiences.
#214-"I'm so much happier now than I was in the bubble COVID yeras because things make sense"- Eric Gustafson, Founder of Hairspring
In this episode we speak to Eric, founder of Hairspring @hairspringwatches about the differences between collectors from the US, Europe, and Asia, using his platform as a medium to bridge together the watch community through his great "Finds" and how we can all maintain our passion for this hobby when you feel like you've seen everything.