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Hosted by Wes Encalade, Blake Encalade, Scott Schlegel, Steven Schlegel · leisure · EN-US · 94 episodes
A podcast about watches, but even more so, about navigating life and trying to appreciate the small details along the way. Join four lifelong friends, now in their mid-40s, as they discuss timepieces, marriage, fatherhood, movies, sports, faith, food and drinks, and much more. Easy listening, fun, funny, personable. We appreciate someone who builds a cocktail at home the same way it should be served at a bar. That's someone aware of the small details in life and that ultimately, we wear a nice watch or make a cocktail the right way, not to show off to others, but because we enjoy it ourselves. Welcome to Times Like These.
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Signup to Generate a PitchA podcast about watches, but even more so, about navigating life and trying to appreciate the small details along the way. Join four lifelong friends, now in their mid-40s, as they discuss timepieces, marriage, fatherhood, movies, sports, faith, food and drinks, and much more. Easy listening, fun, funny, personable.
Times Like These is hosted by Wes Encalade, Blake Encalade, Scott Schlegel, Steven Schlegel. The show has published 94 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "E89: Bobbing For Apples" (3 June 2026, 75 minutes), "E88: The Rolex Datejust" (11 September 2025, 48 minutes), and "E87: Get a Watch, Not a Phone" (21 August 2025, 63 minutes).
Times Like These publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 52 minutes across 94 episodes.
Booking probability for Times Like These is 42%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Times Like These requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Times Like These's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Times Like These are Jewelry, Toys & Sporting Goods and Bars & Pubs. Times Like These has a leisure audience.
Wes Encalade, Blake Encalade, Scott Schlegel, Steven Schlegel hosts Times Like These, a leisure show with 94 episodes published.
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Times Like These
<p>The guys are back after a few months away, and they're wasting no time wasting time— breaking the crowd with a rapid-fire round of "which have you done more recently," where the options are just obscure enough to...
Times Like These
<p>In this episode, the fellas begin with a discussion on some common cliches, and common ways they are botched. They then turn their attention to a new watch addition over the summer, the iconic Rolex Datejust. They...
Episode #87
<p>In this episode, the fellas return to the podcast studio following a break. They discuss things that have happened over the last few months including some interesting changes to their watch collections. They enjoy a...
Times Like These
<p>With our spring schedules busy with travel and family activities, we are taking a little break. Stay tuned for more episodes in the future.</p>
Episode #86
<p>In this episode, the fellas give a nod to the sports lovers by breaking the crowd with some of our favorite memories of great sports moments. They then shift gears to have a fantastic discussion around a more...
Episode #85
<p>In this episode, the fellas break the crowd with a percentage quiz testing how well they know the habits of their fellow Americans. They then honor St. Patty’s Day with a fun and wide-ranging discussion of...
Episode #84
<p>In this episode, the fellas break the crowd with a Taylor Swift song quiz to try and earn their Swiftie status. They then discuss how it affects their view of a watch when a friend already owns it. They’ll finish...
Episode #83
<p>In this episode, the fellas break the crowd by choosing which three streaming services they can’t live without…and why. They then recap a wonderful night at Christopher Ward’s only North American showroom, thanks to...
Episode #82
<p>In this episode, the fellas break the crowd with some harrowing and humorous five second stories, including the dangers of trying to train for a marathon with a stray dog. They then delve into some iconic watch...
Episode #81
<p>In this episode, the fellas break the crowd with a game called "The Inconvenient Burglar," in which they discuss what a burglar might steal if his only goal was to make your life more annoying. They then turn their...
Episode #80
<p>In this end of year episode, Wes tests the fellas with a crowd breaking quiz to see how much they remember about 2024. The guys then enjoy a discussion around their favorite watch releases of the year and some watchy...
Times Like These
<p>In this episode, the fellas channel their holiday Siskel and Ebert as they judge a Christmas Movie Tournament to determine the best Christmas movie ever. They’ll then discuss the year in watches before being joined...
Episode #78
<p>In this episode, the fellas back into a crowd-breaker pondering their names before Steven shares his arduous (and hilarious) car buying adventure in Tulsa. They then discuss whether they have a watch collecting...
Episode #77
<p>In this episode, the fellas meander their way to a crowdbreaker involving some crazy hypotheticals. Then they discuss TV dial watches … their history and recent resurgence, along with some pieces that are worth a...
Episode #76
<p>In this special Election Day episode the fellas begin with a cheers to democracy and an electoral college quiz. They then educate themselves and the listener regarding the wristwatch game for each candidate. Are...
Episode #75
<p>In this episode, the fellas break the crowd with an intense (nonsensical) game of “Is it a real paint color?” They then stop down for a spirited discussion of one-watch collection options at a few different price...
Episode #74
<p>In this episode, the fellas break the crowd by tackling a super sports quiz. They then invite Chat GPT into the studio to roast each of our beloved watches. They’ll finish with a discussion of Homecoming rituals and...
Episode #73
<p>In this episode, the fellas break the crowd by learning if they have what it takes to be a true gentleman. They then discuss the concept of the (largely bygone) employee recognition watch. Stay tuned till the end for...
Episode #72
<p>In this episode, we’ll welcome back football season by debating the Mt. Rushmore of iconic NFL helmets. Then, we recap a recent trip to Vegas and a visit to the largest watch store in the United States. We finish...
Times Like These
<p>Apologies, TLT Fam! We had a couple scheduling conflicts this week. We’ll be back next Tuesday with Episode 72. </p>
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