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 231 - Fan Adaptations 10/02/2024

Episode 231 - Fan Adaptations Recorded on September 26th, 2024 - Paul Mams makes his triumphant return to the podcast to discuss his upcoming wedding as well as listen to the Last Pint Boys go on at length about some of the properties they have long wished would be brought to screens either big or small. Plus, they play a spirited game involving movie plots and titles and matt learns the true meaning of stretching. All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/33300147

Episode 230 - Concept and Execution 09/18/2024

Episode 230 - Concept and Execution Recorded on September 10th, 2024 - Ever see a movie with a really great concept, only to be let down by how poorly executed it is? And what about the reverse? A movie idea that's absurd, but so much fun that it transcends the bad idea. The boys from Last Pint have, and they are ready to talk to you about it. But not before they have a spirited preamble including a game that peels back the curtain on Nick's mysterious, possibly real, girlfriend. And technical difficulties? Oh yeah, we have plenty of those too! All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/33123537

Episode 229 - Random Influences 08/14/2024

Episode 229 - Random Influences Recorded on August 12th, 2024 - The boys from Last Pint have talked about many a film in their 229 episodes of The New Way Podcast. But are their still stones left unturned? Can these gentlemen actually still surprise one another? That will be put to the test when they share some of the lesser known film properties that shaped their warped little minds. Is that not enough to whet your appetite? How about 45 minutes of buzzed preamble. That do anything for ya holmes? All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/32576507

Episode 228 - Pop Culture Medicine 07/24/2024

Episode 228 - Pop Culture Medicine Recorded on July 15th, 2024 - Is there a Doctor in the house? Yes! Esteemed physician, and budding international superstar DJ, Dr. Rick joins the gentlemen of last pint to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of all things medicine on film, television and even literature for the nerds out there. Medicine is the discipline this week, but don't think we won't make time for a lengthy preamble about what we've been up to, a heartfelt speech from Ben, and the world debut of Dr. Rick's new hit song. All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/32274152

Episode 227 - Golf 06/12/2024

Episode 227 - Golf Recorded on June 3rd, 2024 - Hold on to your tiny hats with the little balls on top, cause we have a real barn burner of an episode for you this week. Joined in the studio by Village Idiot....Engineer Jon Reinsvold, we load up our clubs, stock up a cooler, and listen to the electric hum of the cart as we set out for our tee time on the links. That's right, we're talking about the sport of Golf this week. Favored past time of married white men for millennia. You better believe we are going to bring up DORF. All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/31720822

Episode 226 - Las Vegas 06/05/2024

Episode 226 - Las Vegas Recorded on May 19th, 2024 - We've got a live one! Matt, Ben and Nick are all three in the studio this week! Plus, special guest host, and Nick's delightful mother, Cathy SantaCroce joins us as well! The topic is for all you high rollers out there: Las Vegas. They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but we've never been fond of the rules. We are telling tales. So buckle up, it's Vegas Baby! All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/31720747

Episode 225 - A Wing and a Slayer 05/22/2024

Episode 225 - A Wing and a Slayer Recorded on May 17th, 2024 - What's this? A never-before seen lineup of New Way hosts? That's right. Not only is Nick SantaCroce IN THE STUDIO, but he's joining Matt and new fan favorites Elizabeth Robinson and JB (Over) Wing! What's the topic? That's anyone's guess. But games will be played, movies will be pitched, and Santa Claus will be ruined. All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/31369907

Episode 224 - Plot Holes 05/15/2024

Episode 224 - Plot Holes Recorded on May 9th, 2024 - Matt, Ben and Nick are about to get a little nit picky! Spurred on by a topic suggested by the incomparable Beth Wilson, Last Pint's brain-trust gathers to discuss holes in the plots of otherwise solid movies and tv shows. Also...Jerry Seinfeld? Yup, they go there. All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/31341942

Episode 223 - Artificial Intelligence 05/08/2024

Episode 223 - Artificial Intelligence Recorded on April 18th, 2024 - Matt, Ben and Nick tackle the emerging and quickly growing technology of Artificial Intelligence. Are they fans? Who can say? Their love/hate relationship definitely stirs up some heated debates. You'll certainly get your fill of AI generated songs that New Way Fans will find riddled with easter eggs. All that and more on this week's episode of The New Way Podcast! /episode/index/show/thenewway/id/31202702

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

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