Wes Encalade, Blake Encalade, Scott Schlegel, Steven Schlegel
Times Like These
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...
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Wes Encalade, Blake Encalade, Scott Schlegel, Steven Schlegel
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Jun 3, 2026
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Episodes
E43: Pete Groundhog 30.01.2024 52:13
In this episode, we will find out if the Times Like These hosts are smarter than a 5th grader, discuss some watch buying pitfalls, and then review the movie Groundhog Day.
E42: Diamond Bling-Bling Guy 23.01.2024 57:18
In this episode, we start off by playing the match game, then we'll discuss the people you might meet in a watch shop, we finish up with a little talk about dads.
E41: Watch Sherpas for Hire! 16.01.2024 46:12
In this episode, we will play a game of $100,000 Pyramid, tell the story of watch shopping with a friend, and discuss the most fun times in our lives.
E40: Ins and Outs 09.01.2024 57:26
In this episode, we will review the holiday season, discuss the ins and outs of 2024, as well as the ins and outs of watches in 2024, then we take a look back at the regular season of the NFL now that it’s playoff time.
E39: The Bulova Jet Star 19.12.2023 1:03:23
In this episode, we will have the first ever Times Like These Christmas gift exchange, discuss high accuracy quartz movements, find out if someone got a new watch, and discuss a book we are going to read over our holiday break.
E38: Don’t Buy That, Buy This! 12.12.2023 56:36
In this episode, we share our first reactions to new songs in 2023, we'll take a look back at some of our favorite Christmas gifts over the years, then make some alternative watch recommendations.
E:37 Welcome, Santos de Cartier 05.12.2023 56:50
In this episode, we enjoy a recap of the little Encalade’s trip to Europe and play a game called Wavelength - which the kids tell us is trending on social media. Finally, we meet a special new addition to one of our watch boxes - the Cartier Santos.
E36: Scotch on the Shelf 28.11.2023 50:12
In this episode, we welcome a special guest to the studio to discuss what watch Santa should wear, Steven ranks his Top 5 / Bottom 5 Christmas movies, and we discuss how to navigate the busyness of the holiday season.
E35: Rolex with Giblet Gravy 21.11.2023 53:43
In this episode, we'll do a Thanksgiving food draft, we talk a little about Rolex, and review the classic Thanksgiving film, Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.
E34: Parking Lot Pass Out 14.11.2023 1:01:05
In this episode, we will discuss why last week's podcast had to be pulled from the archive, engage in a battle royale pitting the 80's against the 90's, and take a look at life before smart phones.
(Archive) E10: Ice Cream Hearse 07.11.2023 1:02:02
We were out of the studio this week, but no worries! Let’s revisit a popular episode back when we called the show “Small Seconds”. In this episode, we play a little "This or That," take a watch shopping field trip with Scott (he later received one of these watches as a gift), and discuss some hopes and dreams.
E33: The Actuary Costume 31.10.2023 49:11
In this episode, we will discuss Halloween, binge-watching TV, and take a look at a watch micro-brand based in America that you need to know about.
E32: Rubric on Rye 24.10.2023 53:25
In this episode, Wes will rank the top five and bottom five sandwiches, we'll discuss non-round watches, and do a little baseball talk.
E31: Late for Dinner 17.10.2023 57:14
In this episode we will discuss some uncomfortable situations, take a look at watches and milestone moments, and field some parenting questions from America's Uncle.
E30: Callback Corner 10.10.2023 1:03:53
In this episode, we will listen to the fan make a clicking noise in the background (sorry about that), explore a new social media trend, take a look at watch accessories, and discuss the benefits and possible pitfalls of a trip to Costco.
E29: I've Got Pink Chinos 03.10.2023 59:07
In this episode, we'll take a look inside Wesley's closet, examine the smartwatch, and discuss the world of sports betting.
E28: Santa’s Little Ninja 26.09.2023 59:12
In this episode, we'll visit with Statista about some top selling musical artists, discuss the concept of the starter watch, and enjoy some story time with Wes.
E27: Statista! Statista! 19.09.2023 1:01:41
In this episode, we'll get to know Blake a little better with a fun game, answer some listener questions, explore the shows of our lives with Wes, and we discuss the changing of the seasons - from summer to fall.
E26: Are You Ready For Some Watches? 12.09.2023 1:02:22
In this episode, celebrating the return of football, we will take a look at some interesting football facts, Steven will share the shows of his life, then we hold a fantasy watch draft!
(Archive) E5: Resplendent 05.09.2023 1:06:45
We had some vacationing and schedule issues going on this week, so we weren't able to record. However, we thought we would re-release one of our greatest hits.... In this episode, we'll talk race horse names and answer the question, "If you had to build your watch collection from just one brand, what would it be and why?" We’ll be back next week. I’m the meantime, enjoy revisi...
E25: Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 29.08.2023 1:00:37
In this episode, we play a little game of would you rather, take a look at Scott's new watch, discuss the shows of Scott's life, and talk about what it's like to make friends as adults.
E24: Hotel Giessbach 22.08.2023 1:06:12
In this episode, we'll take a look at some Gen Z culture with a special guest, hear the shows of Blake's life, take a look at watches in movies, and hear about a really cool way that Scott volunteers his time.
E23: #PupPieces 15.08.2023 45:50
In this episode, we talk about the controversial idea of watches for our pets, then try to comfort each other by sharing our ways to cope with the hot Texas summer. We finish with a discussion around the “life-hacks” that we have found to make day-to-day life a little better and finally, a quick conversation about “toxic traits”.
E22: Doodle and a Movie 08.08.2023 1:00:15
In this episode, Wes will do some summer movie reviews and we play a game called "Guess the Sound Effect”. We then talk about what it’s like to service and maintain mechanical watches before finishing with a discussion around what it's like being a sibling.
E21: Granddad's Omega 01.08.2023 1:01:03
In this episode, we'll take a look at Steven & Scott’s Grandfather's Omega, answer some listener questions, and discuss what we carry with us everyday.
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