Wes Encalade, Blake Encalade, Scott Schlegel, Steven Schlegel

Times Like These

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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...

Author

Wes Encalade, Blake Encalade, Scott Schlegel, Steven Schlegel

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jun 3, 2026

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Episodes

E66: Skiing with Guns 23.07.2024

In this episode, we’ll light the torch for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Then we shine the brand spotlight on Longines, a Swiss watchmaker with incredible history. We finish with a fun discussion around summer blockbuster movies through the years. Get your popcorn ready!

E65: Women’s Shoes & other Guilty Pleasures 16.07.2024

In this episode, we talk about our guilty pleasures, then discuss unnecessary and obsolete items (including mechanical watches)….

E64: Tick Tock Radio 09.07.2024

In this episode, we’ll welcome Steven back before discussing all things AI…it's impact on society and our podcast. We finish by taking a look at dive watches at a few different price points. When the bots take over, you should at least have a nice summer watch. 

(Archive) E2: Dos Felix 03.07.2024

Summer travel has your podcast buddies passing like ships in the night, so we thought we would take you all the way back to the beginning. This is our first episode (even though it's titled "E2"). We plan on being back in the studio next week. In the meantime, enjoy a classic show recorded when Times Like These was called Small Seconds.

E63: Big Streets of Seville 25.06.2024

In this Steven-less episode, we discuss a few things that underpromise and overdeliver, we'll compare some watch companies to car manufacturers, and we will take a brief look at what we've been up to so far this summer.

E62: A Bad Case of Wet Leg 18.06.2024

In this episode, we share some things we enjoy and recommend to our friends. Then, with summer settling in; we'll take a deep dive into water resistance.

E61: Hotels Love Scott 11.06.2024

In this episode, we take a look at our Mt. Rushmores of male actors, then we discuss a new watch that Steven bought (kind of).

E60: That's What Willie Was Singing About 04.06.2024

In this episode, we discuss the Bloody Mary, we'll talk about some potentially awkward social situations, and we will take a brief look at inherited watches.

E59: High-End Clowns 28.05.2024

In this episode, we will discuss the things we no longer need to know because we carry a cell phone, we take a deep dive into the Tudor Black Bay line, and we'll see if we can help Wes plan his anniversary.

E58: The Summer Episode 21.05.2024

Summer is upon us (well not officially, but it's hot in Texas). In this episode we discuss summer activities we enjoyed as kids, we'll take a look at some examples of summer watches, and even share some opinions on summer style.

E57: A Podcast About Nothing (and Everything) 14.05.2024

In this episode, we see what happens when we don't have a run sheet and don't plan out any segments.  Lazy…or genius?? You can decide….enjoy!

E56: I Have to Have Potty 08.05.2024

In this episode, we play a game of “this or that”, covering lots of topics, with watches included, of course. We finish with some talk about road trips. 

E55: Band or Racehorse 30.04.2024

In this episode, we will play the classic game of Band or Racehorse,  we'll take a broad look at dress watches, and discuss some of our favorite cocktails in different scenarios.

E54: An Episode Unlike Any Other 23.04.2024

In this episode, we'll hear about Steven's trip to The Masters, take a look at what was new this year at Watches & Wonders, and we'll have some nostalgic car talk. 

E53: Knights of the Pod Table 16.04.2024

In this episode, we'll play a game of Celebrity Dead or Alive, discuss a possible podcast watch acquisition, and Wes will try to convince us not to wait, but instead to fix it now.

E52: Mastering the Walk-Up 09.04.2024

In this very sporty episode, we'll take a look at baseball walk-up songs, discuss the overlap of watches and golf, then consider the opening of a new baseball season.

(Archive) E29: I've Got Pink Chinos 02.04.2024

Some nasty weather and a little illness prevented us from recording this week.  But we've brought back a classic for you - if you missed this one, you’re in for a treat! We will be back in the studio with something new and fresh next week.

E51: Swatch Watches and Hammer Pants 26.03.2024

In this episode, we take a look at some of our favorite album titles, we'll learn more about the Swatch watch and the Swatch Group, then finish with a discussion around what it means to leave childish things behind you.

E50: Dreaming of Rolex While Sleeping in a Ball Pit 19.03.2024

In this episode, we'll take a look back at COVID 19, ask the question "Does Rolex really need to advertise?" and talk about our sleep habits.

E49: Mascot Madness 12.03.2024

In this episode we rank the cereal mascots, we'll take turns building a three-watch collection for $6K, then discuss all things weather.

E48: Spring Break, Greek Style! 05.03.2024

In this episode, Wes shares about seeing U2 at The Sphere in Vegas, we'll discuss ladies' watches, then finish by chatting a bit about spring break.

E47: Watch Dial Colors 27.02.2024

In this episode, we talk about what we feed our dogs, we'll take a deep look at watch dial colors, then save a little time to discuss hobbies.

E46: The Listenerville Zoo 20.02.2024

In this episode, we enjoy some joke talk, we'll discuss some watches that are more budget-friendly, then we share a few insights into the art of hosting.

E45: Carving the Valentines Pumpkin 13.02.2024

In this episode, we kick it off with a game of Who Wants to be a Millionaire, get back to basics and cover some commonly used watch terminology, then we discuss some less than popular characters in an segment we call "Don't be that Guy!"

E44: Does This Episode Make Me Look Fad? 06.02.2024

In this episode, we play a game of Name That Tune , we'll discuss the intricacies of watch sizes, as well as a topic Scott has been clamoring over...fad talk.

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