Harry and Simon are joined by James Broad, or JB, the new man on BBC One's Antiques Roadshow. James shares his journey into the world of antiques, starting from his passion for pocket watches and his experience as a teenage auctioneer. He discusses his online shop, James Broad Antiques, which offers a diverse range of curated items. James also talks about his involvement in TV shows like The Bidding Room and The Great Antiques Challenge, and the importance of attracting younger people to the industry. JB shares his passion for antiques and the excitement of auctioneering. He also emphasizes the diverse range of items that can be found at auctions, including modern collectibles like Pokémon cards and trainers. www.jamesbroadinteriors.net CONTACT [email protected] Instagram @thegavelandthegabble Twitter @GavelandGabble  TikTok @laughingauctioneer www.windsorauctions.co.uk www.lymebayauctions.co.uk TIME STAMPS 02:17 TV Career 04:38 Journey into the Antiques Industry 06:26 Starting James Broad Antiques 07:20 Getting into TV and Working with Other Auctioneers 09:14 Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking 10:52 James Broad's Personal Life and Emma's Role in the Business 14:09 James Broad's Auction House Role 16:30 Working with Family in the Auction Business 20:10 A Day in the Life of an Auctioneer 22:01 The Great Antiques Challenge and James Broad Antiques 23:49 JB's Experience on the Antiques Roadshow 25:12 The Importance of Attracting Younger People to the Antique Industry 26:26 The Evolution of Auctions and the Role of TV Shows 30:27 Encouraging Younger People to Explore Different Areas of the Antique Industry 32:50 Auctions: Welcoming and Friendly Environments 36:59 Rodney the Bearded Dragon ABOUT THE PODCAST  The Gavel and The Gabble is a podcast hosted by Harry and Simon who, together, are lucky enough to run two provincial Auction Houses in Windsor, Berkshire and Seaton, Devon. Now we know there are lots of TV shows about buying and selling antiques and collectables but we thought followers of this podcast would like to hear about what goes on behind the scenes of an actual working auction house as we go about our daily business, the characters we meet, the things we find, and the things we wished we had never found. Famed for our slightly different auctioneering style, constant chatting on the rostrum, awful jokes. Stick with us as we bunk off to record anecdotes, interview others in the industry and basically gabble on. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a rating.  Music from Lemonmusicstudio Production by David Burd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.