The New Way

Last Pint Productions presents The New Way Podcast where we break down Pop Culture so you don't have to. Each episode we discuss Film, Television, Music, Pop Culture, and Crap. If you want to hear a pretentious film school graduate, a social media marketer and a former sitcom writer discuss life, the universe and everything you could ever want to know about Kevin Costner, tune in to The New Way Podcast.

Episode 222 - Plays to Film 04/03/2024

Episode 222 - Plays to Film Recorded on March 13th, 2024 - Matt, Ben and Nick set their sights on plays that have been adapted for the silver screen. WHat works and doesn't work when it comes to transferring mediums. Also, a spirited movie pitch session. And be sure to listen in if you're not entirely sure what the difference between a leg and a thigh is. All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/30697673

Episode 221 - Actors Turned Director 03/06/2024

Episode 221 - Actors Turned Director Recorded on March 6th, 2024 - Matt, Ben and Nick welcome back J.B. Over Wing to help them introduce new guest Seth Ullian. The group is in studio to discuss actors turned director, but not before giving Seth the true New Way treatment. Find out which MCU actors Seth competed with for roles on stage and screen. Find out how J.B. works Barbra Streisand into the conversation. And most importantly, tune in to find out how Betty Buckly will make an appearance. Plus, New Way Superfan Ryan's pending nuptials. All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/30289708

Episode 220 - 2024 Awards Season 02/14/2024

Episode 220 - 2024 Awards Season Recorded on February 7th, 2024 - Matt, Ben and Nick are back for the first pod of 2024! And they are tackling the often critiqued awards ceremonies of the year. From The Globes to the Emmys to the Oscars, the boys join the heated debates of nominees and winners. Forget the poor showing of hosts on these shows, the boys from Last Pint show them how it's done. All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/30289653

Episode 219 - Regrettable Takes 12/20/2023

Episode 219 - Regrettable Takes Recorded on December 22nd, 2023 - Matt, Ben and J.B. Over Wing gather together in person to share some Christmas cheer as they discuss some pop culture opinions they have changed their minds about. Will any of them admit they were wrong in the past? Only time will tell. Plus a return of The Slurred Sophisticate and Erotic Readings! But WHERE is the elusive Elizabeth? You'll have to listen to find out. All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/29218333

Episode 218 - Franchise Fixes 12/06/2023

Episode 218 - Franchise Fixes Recorded on December 6th, 2023 - Matt, Nick, and Ben all settle in to discuss prominent franchises in popular culture that went notably off the rails. The gang then tries to diagnose not only where they went wrong, but how they could be fixed with the benefit of hindsight. Chock full of the usual shenanigans, mispronunciations, and poorly thought-out insights, tune in to laugh along on this episode of The New Way! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/28976993

Episode 217 - Vampires 11/29/2023

Episode 217 - Vampires Recorded on November 26th, 2023 - Matt and Ben are joined by esteemed contributors J.B. and Elizabeth to discuss the cultural relevancy of bloodsuckers across all forms of celluloid. Whether it's pontificating on True Blood, cautiously praising Buffy, or revisiting Ben's Interview with the Vampire emo musical, there's a ton to love in this week's edition of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/28868453

Episode 216 - Slasher Flicks 11/22/2023

Episode 216 - Slasher Flicks Recorded on November 9th, 2023 - Joined by fellow podcaster Erik Olsen, Ben and Matt take a deep dive into the blood and guts laden genre of Slasher Flicks. Eric will even help suggest the proper beer to represent your favorite slasher film. But will they discuss Aliens and make The New Way drinking game players down a beer? Might have to listen to find out! All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/28745078

Episode 215 - Podcasts 11/15/2023

Episode 215 - Podcasts Recorded on October 25th, 2023 - The New Way goes full John Malcovich this week and discusses the medium of podcasts...on their podcast! Does it get any more meta than that? And what kind of podcasts do the boys from Last Pint let tickle their ear drums when they aren't recording their own? You'll just have to tune in to find out. All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/28745008

Episode 214 - Super Ahsoka 10/18/2023

Episode 214 - Super Ahsoka Recorded on October 10th, 2023 - The New Way hands the reins over to superfan Patrick Barrett this week as he leads a lengthy discourse about all things Star Wars, with a special focus on the series Ahsoka. Joining Matt, Nick and Patrick are longtime fan Mark Travaglini and newcomer Bryan Martin. What happens when 5 geeks stop being polite and get real? Actually, they all remaind pretty polite, adhering to Patrick's non toxic fan mandate. Just be careful when he breaks his own rules! All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/28356164

Episode 213 - X-Men Part 1 10/04/2023

Episode 213 - X-Men Part 1 Recorded on September 27th, 2023 - What happens when 5 minutes into a podcast you already realize you're going to need a part 2 and probably parts 3 and 4? That's the case with 3 superfans geeking out over one of their favorite comic properties, The X-Men. Nick and Matt are joined by Ken and Elizabeth with Matt moderating a lengthy and deep dive conversation about all things X-Men. Will there be a quiz to crown the superfan of the group? Of course. And don't think Matt won't try and steer this comic talk to the movies he knows and loves. All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/28223306

Episode 212 - Famous Couples 09/20/2023

Episode 212 - Famous Couples Recorded on September 15th, 2023 - Superfan and frequent house guest, Ryan Alexander, joins Matt and Ben in the studio and things get...heated. We discuss Ryan's proposal to his now fiance and that serves as the perfect catalyst to lead us into a spirited discussion of famous couples in film and tv. All that love in the room, certainly no tempers will flare. After all, it's rare that Ryan could ever rile up the sleeping dragon that is Matt. But when Ben Wilson offers to join him with "his axe"...well, you'll just have to listen and find out what kind of fireworks will be unleashed. Plus, Spongebob! For real! All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/28094675

Episode 211 - The Return of Ben 09/13/2023

Episode 211 - The Return of Ben Recorded on August 17th, 2023 - Ben Wilson makes his triumphant return to the podcast. He's been rebuilt and he's better, stronger, faster, and still just as dumb. If he thinks Cancer treatment means the guys will take it easy on him, he has another thing coming. The boys cover this summer's Barbenheimer and a lot more on this catch up podcast. Plus recent TV hits and other movies in the cinemas. Everything you've come to expect from The New Way. All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/28037205

Episode 210 - Children's Theater 07/05/2023

Episode 210 - Children's Theater Recorded on July 1st, 2023 - Matt has a packed studio with FOUR guests...all of whom are girl bosses! Returning to the podcast are J.B. Wing and Elizabeth Robinson who were specifically requested to join first timers (And Ben and Beth's kids) Margot and Luna! What is the topic? Only Ryan will care, and boy will he have his hands full with this one because it doesn't just go off the rails...it's never on the track to begin with. Dr. Suess, Betty Buckley, The Red Splat Dress, a Grammy acceptance speech, Uncle Nick's Potty Mouth Musical? You bet! All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/27406521

Episode 209 - Party Like It's 1982 06/14/2023

Episode 209 - Party Like It's 1982 Recorded on June 5th, 2023 - Matt and Ben are in studio with Ben's Dad, Scott Wilson and joined via zoom by Ryan Alexander for a SPIRITED discussion of the films of 1982, while Nick is on assignment in South America. Witness 4 men bringing WILDLY different energies to the episode. Find out why Matt and Scott stayed up till 1:30 AM to watch The Verdict. Hear Ryan steal Matt's childhood in an all star 1982 movie bracket. And see Matt dive into sports in the only way he can...through a movie game. All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/27193827

Episode 208 - Guilty Pleasures #2 06/07/2023

Episode 208 - Guilty Pleasures #2 Recorded on May 25th, 2023 - Matt has gone rogue and recorded a super secret podcast without the knowledge of Ben OR Nick! Revisting the age old topic of Guilty Pleasures, Matt has enlisted the help of Sir Patrick Price and Lady J.B. Wing to get to the bottom of the things we love with a slight tinge of guilt attached to them. Does the conversation go off the rails? Spectacularly! Plus, hear the story of The Perfect Fart and The New Way's continued effort to get a cease and desist from Betty Buckley. All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/27193698

Episode 207 - Character Crossovers 05/24/2023

Episode 207 - Character Crossovers Recorded on May 22nd, 2023 - The gentlemen from Last Pint are in rare form this week for one of the funniest episodes yet! Tasked with doing character crossovers from different movies and tv shows, they don't even get into the topic until 45 minutes in. What is their time spent on? You'll have to tune in to find out, but it does involve Guardian's Of The Galaxy Volume 3, a name game, Beef and all The Beetlejuices. All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/26939184

Episode 206 - Theater 05/17/2023

Episode 206 - Theater Recorded on May 5th, 2023 - The New Way's got a brand new bag! With both Ben and Nick on assignment for our Mogadishu desk, Matt has invited two newcomers to The New Way...and get this...they are GIRLS! That's right, The New Way is female and if you can't handle it, then just listen to one of our other 205 episodes featuring unbridled testosterone. Our two newest superfans are excited to be in studio this week to discuss theater, play a cheeky game, and geek out about their stage work. All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/26867931

Episode 205 - Party Like It's 1998 05/10/2023

Episode 205 - Party Like It's 1998 Recorded on April 30th, 2023 - Inspired by a suggestion from new contributor Ken Posner, the boys from Last Pint get in their deloreans and travel all the way back to 1998. Banging out to New Radical's You Get What You Give, the gang discusses the films that defined their lives 19 hundred and 98, the year of our lord. Plus a brand new movie game! All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/26867880

Episode 204 - The New Way Finds Religion 04/12/2023

Episode 204 - The New Way Finds Religion Recorded on April 9th, 2023 - It's finally happened. After years of competing against other podcasts like "The New Way to Jesus", the ORIGINAL New Way Podcast cast has found religion. Well, maybe not. But they do love them some religious themed films. And in honor of this mystical discussion, they have classed up the joint and invited noted scholar Ken Posner along for the ride. Will they disuss Matt Murdoch and Catholicism? You better believe it! All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/26584143

Episode 203 - Casting 03/29/2023

Episode 203 - Casting Recorded on March 30th, 2023 - How important is casting when it comes to an amazing movie or tv show? The boys from last pint answer that question in full this week as they discuss the all importany role of finding the right performer for the right roll. Plus all the indictment talk you can shake a stick it. All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/26584074

Episode 202 - Sequel Pitches #2 03/15/2023

Episode 202 - Sequel Pitches #2 Recorded on March 16th, 2023 - There are a lot of unnecessary sequels...so why can't The New Way? The boys make their best effort to pitch movie sequels that have no earthly right ever being made. Hollywood does it and now it's their turn. Plus, more discussion of fine fast food chicken eateries than any other movie podcast in history. All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/26583957

Episode 201 - Catching Up 03/01/2023

Episode 201 - Catching Up Recorded on March 1st, 2023 - New Year...New Way. After months off, the boys are back and they have a lot to catch up on. From Matt's rekindled love affair with the stage, to new games, to a lengthy debate about JK Rowling and Harry Potter, the boys are back with a vengeance. Our apologies for the sound issues during the last 15 minutes. But annoying New Way is better than no New Way, right? All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/26583918

Episode 200 - The 200th Episode 12/21/2022

Episode 200 - The 200th Episode Recorded on December 18th, 2022 - They did it! Through the birth of twins, the addition of a third core member, the pandemic, Cats: The Movie, Jean's Shorts, Tom Hanks fornication debate, Roadhouse the Musical and even a live panther in the studio, The New Way has reached a milestone: 200 Episodes! Listen as they look back on the podcast, play messages from the fans, and discuss some of their favorite properties of the year. All that and more on the 200th episode of The New Way! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/25395411

Episode 198 - 6 Properties That Explain The New Way #3 12/07/2022

Episode 198 - 6 Properties That Explain The New Way #3 Recorded on December 11th, 2022 - Part 3 in a 6 part series where we examine properties that influenced and inspired The New Way Podcast. Matt discusses Nostalgia and all its trappings as he examines the enduring popularity of Robert Zemekis's 1985 classic, Back to the Future. He is joined for an interview with super fan and licensed practitioner, Dr. Rick, as the two discuss their shared affinity for this film. /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/25384488

Episode 197 - Symbolism 11/30/2022

Episode 197 - Symbolism Recorded on November 30th, 2022 - Matt and Ben are pulling yet another two hander and going subversive this week to discuss symbolism. How do filmmkakers and directors use symbolism in their work? What's the difference between a motif and a symbol? Will Matt and Ben agree on this or will they test their friendship and push it to the breaking point? Find out all that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/25324824

Episode 196 - Plot Development 11/16/2022

Episode 196 - Plot Development Recorded on November 8th, 2022 - Matt and Ben are pulling a rare two hander and tackling this week's topic all on their own. How does pacing and plot development impact a story being told? Is fast paced better or slow paced? Can both be successful? Can both fail? And what happens when the pacing changes mid story? All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/25065543

Episode 195 - The Family Dynamic 11/09/2022

Episode 195 - The Family Dynamic Recorded on November 1st, 2022 - There are family films...but what about the family dynamic featured IN films and television? That's the topic the boys from Last Pint tackle this week and all technical difficulties aside (and there are MANY), the conversation definitely gets lively. Also, a tribute New Way guest Hoot Gibson. All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/25065408

Episode 194 - Redemption Arcs 10/26/2022

Episode 194 - Redemption Arcs Recorded on October 20th, 2022 - What does it mean to find redemption? That's the question the boys from Last Pint aim to answer in this spirited episode. Are there actions a character can take that bar them from finding redemption? Do we treat redemption of characters differently than redemption of real people? Find out the answer to all that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/24806526

Episode 193 - Fantastic Beasts 10/12/2022

Episode 193 - Fantastic Beasts Recorded on September 28th, 2022 - Fresh off a Florida Hurricane, Matt and Ben are joined by Nick as they discuss the world of creature features. Beasts both fantastical and otherwise are covered as the boys pick out some of their favorite designs and what makes a film creature memorable. All that and more on this week's furry episode of The New Way Podcast. /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/24683526

Episode 192 - Water Movies 10/05/2022

Episode 192 - Water Movies Recorded on September 20th, 2022 - The boys are going to need a bigger boat to fit in this week's discussion about movies that take place on or in the water. Much debate is had regarding what qualifies as a water movie and there are even special categories for tropes that get used quite often in these films. All that and more on a very wet episode of The New Way Podcast. /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/24683520

The New Way

TOPICS