B*Maestro — What does becoming a record-breaker require?

Bulgari’s first podcast series celebrates the bold creative processes of exceptional individuals at the top of their fields. In honor of the record-breaking ingenuity of the Octo Finissimo watch collection, each episode in the series is dedicated to a unique trailblazer. Through the voice of each guest, the B*Maestro Podcast explores the concept of mastery — and uncovers the drivers behind phenomenal success.

In this exclusive bonus episode, Julien Behra joins the B*Maestro Podcast. The Head of Product Development at Bulgari Watches, Julien breathes mechanical life into Bulgari’s bold drawings and desires. Explore the notorious Octo Finissimo spirit and the striking creativity behind Bulgari’s crafting of the impossible.

Having worked with the Maison for two decades, Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani’s designs have influenced Bulgari’s rich heritage — always pushing creative boundaries with the same exuberance as the award-winning Octo Finissimo saga. Listen as the Bulgari Watches Product Creation Executive Director uncovers the intricacy of Bulgari watch design in the seventh episode of the B*Maestro Podcast.

Enter a world of gastronomical delights with Michelin-starred Chef Niko Romito. For Niko, discovering his passion for Italian cuisine was just the beginning. What follows is an incredible story of dedication and testing one’s personal limits. Applying Bulgari’s record-breaking Octo Finissimo spirit to a very different creative pursuit, discover Niko’s “less is more” ethos — and why time is an essential ingredient of any dish.

At just 16, Jade Hameister broke a world record. The youngest explorer awarded the accolade, she conquered the “polar hat-trick” — a feat that involves skiing to the North and South Poles and crossing the second largest polar ice cap on the planet: Greenland. Embodying the Octo Finissimo watch collection’s fearless spirit, listen as she explains her passion for exploration in the 5th episode of the B*Maestro Podcast.

Enter the world of Lorenzo Viotti, a Franco-Swiss conductor with a very Italian style. Embodying the spirit of Bulgari’s record-breaking Octo Finissimo watch collection, challenging the rules has already led the young maestro to great success. But Lorenzo is so much more. Listen as the Chief Conductor tells the B*Maestro Podcast about his relationship with time itself and his forward-thinking approach to life and music.

Alyssa Carson was the first person to complete the "NASA Passport Program" — visiting each of NASA's fourteen space centers. Now a student of astrobiology, she talks to Bulgari about what a day in the life of a young space enthusiast is like. Her relentless quest towards her dreams reflects the Maison's evolution in watchmaking mastery and charts the course for today's episode of B*Maestro.

Turkish-American new media artist and designer Refik Anadol tells the B*Maestro Podcast about his journey to success, the powerful nature of AI art, and his relationship to time and memory. Just like the marvelous design of the record-breaking Octo Finissimo saga, Anadol's creative practice is informed by the fearless pursuit of exceptional innovation.

How do you chart your path to legacy? In its debut episode, the B*Maestro Podcast talks with esteemed orchestra conductor Beatrice Venezi. A woman who embodies the spirit of Bulgari’s award-winning Octo Finissimo watch saga, Beatrice explains what it’s like to be a female conductor and her secret aspirations for the future.

What does becoming a record-breaker require?How do we go further than anyone has gone before and leave a legacy of mastery?How do we push the limits of what’s possible and elevate craft to the level of art?Bulgari’s new podcast, B*Maestro, is answering these questions with a series of exclusive interviews. Together, we’ll uncover the unique paths that extraordinary individuals forged when achieving the seemingly impossible. Each guest is a master in their field who has made a mark on time.B*Maestro, a Bulgari podcast inspired by the record-breaking spirit of the Octo Finissimo watch collection.Available soon on every podcast platforms