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With our spring schedules busy with travel and family activities, we are taking a little break. Stay tuned for more episodes in the future.
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 delicate watch topic: What to do when you buy a new watch but don’t love it? They finish by celebrating MLB Opening Day with a chat about what makes baseball special. And with some great audio from James Earl Jones, and writing from George Will, they hope you enjoy it too!
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 green-dialed watches. They finish by taking a Time Machine back to the 80’s to discuss Saturday mornings as a kid.
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 with a thoughtful discussion around the art of the compliment…how to give and receive them well.
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 our friend, Trey. They’ll finish with a mid-level potato on things they wish they better understood.
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 brands and models to ask …”Is it worth it?” They’ll finish with a mini deep potato discussing the concept of “love languages” and how they best show and receive love. Our number one love language is when listeners recommend TLT to a friend!
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 attention to a new watch alert for one of the hosts. They’ll finish with Wes keeping us fresh on the music scene with some new jams from 2024 worth our time.
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 hopes for 2025. They’ll finish with a “life’s too short” conversation discussing some serious (and not so serious) themes to make the rest of their lives as rich as possible. Happy New Year from your friends at TLT!
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 by Scotch the Elf and his associate, Stitch, for a gift exchange.
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 “plan”, and the different collecting styles of the group. They finish with a discussion on sports viewing habits and how to navigate the landscape of a congested sports (and entertainment) world. Stick with these guys and you’ll be okay.
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 look. They’ll finish with a conversation about collaboration.
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 America’s wrists in good hands? They finish by sharing their hopes for future elections and are even joined by a (legitimately) surprising visit from Uncle Sam. If anyone can calm the nerves of a jittery nation, it’s him.
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 points. They’ll finish with a very neighborly chat about what makes a good neighbor…and a bad one.
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 the mystique of the mum.
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 a deep potato in sheep’s clothing as they discuss how to navigate the upcoming election.
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 with a discussion of bucket lists. Stay tuned to the end as we tell you what to do before you die and update our programming schedule for the fall.
In this episode, the fellas break the crowd by ranking their top five fast food burgers, which somehow includes tacos. After that, they celebrate a new watch purchase and a big birthday before finishing with a mini deep-potato discussion about coaches and the profound impact they make. Enjoy!
In this episode, the fellas discuss the highs and lows of going back to school. They then let the listeners know about a chance to pick up a watch at a discount and tell the story of Hodinkee. We’ll finish with a toast to happy hour and a talk about it’s evolution.
In this episode, the fellas break the crowd with a game of “this or that” before talking through reasons to buy a first watch and attaching watches to life events. Finally, the guys share who their “leaders” are - the people who they look to for inspiration and guidance in style, food, spirituality, and other aspects of life.
