One of these days, Steve will get the audio recording done right. He'll have to, if he doesn't want to sound like he's off to the side (he was) recording in a tile floor living room (he did) while Tim is sitting directly in front of the microphone (he was). It only serves to distract from the awesome (temporary?) mash-up of a couple of show themes to open and close the show. It was also a terrific episode directed by Bryce Dallas Howard. Steve nerds out on animation-to-live action developments w...
Nov 15, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 24
"Get to tha choppa!" There were apparently some Predator, Alien(s), and maybe even an Ant-man reference in this week's episode of The Mandalorian. Chapter 10 was unanimously disliked by the hosts. It just wasn't their cup of bone broth. The series went "horror" and brought some Ralph McQuarrie illustrations back from the original trilogy discard pile...that perhaps should have stayed there? You'll get a brisk recap from the arachnophobes, sense the hosts searching for a way back from disappointm...
Nov 08, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Disney has something special planned for us this holiday season and it's a Star Wars special! No, not THAT Star Wars Holiday Special. A new Lego Star Wars Holiday Special, coming November 17th to Disney's streaming service, Disney+. Despite a cold, Steve gives his thoughts and reaction and hopes Tim and Andy are just as excited to see what fun is in store, especially since we get a tiny tie-in to The Mandalorian! As usual, send feedback via Twitter or even Facebook and you can always e-mail at t...
Nov 05, 2020•5 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Thank the Force! The new season of The Mandalorian is here and Steve, Tim, and Andy get together to talk about their favorite little green guy and we're not talking about Gore Koresh. The series longest episode to date produced the longest podcast episode and boy was there a lot to work on behind the scenes. The guys announce a specialized discount code for Cufflinks.com , give YouTube's ScreenCrush a shoutout , and the hosts make their...appreciation of Jon Favreau known to all. There's talk of...
Nov 01, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 21
If you've got toys to sell, this is the time of year to start doing it. The first Mando Monday came and went on October 26th and there was lots of style, but it sure felt like an infomercial. If you have about 35 minutes to spare, feel free to head over to the Star Wars YouTube channel for the first offering of the show, but Steve Loscalzo tells you about it, 50% off! The first episode of the second season is just days away from showing up on Disney+ which means there is still time to share feed...
Oct 28, 2020•19 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Steve dared the depths of Jabba's Palace to rescue his podcasting friends Tim and Andy. It was a costly effort as Steve's computer did not record the final two-thirds of the show and they had to go back and recreate podcasting gold (or is it Beskar?). The great news is everyone was able to get together before the beginning of The Mandalorian's sophomore season for a preview of what they expect to happen over the next few weeks. That's right! Friday, October 30th will be the debut of season two! ...
Oct 23, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 19
It's been a long time since last we talked about our Beskar buddy and his charge, The Child. Now that Season 2 is less than a month from release on Disney Plus, Lucasfilm has put together our first trailer, picking up with the pair on a search for more money...I mean, Baby Yoda's parents...I MEAN THE CHILD! Yeah. Whew. As always, e-mail our hosts at thisisthewaypodcast@gmail.com or interact with us on Twitter or Twitch or Instagram or YouTube or...wherever you can find us!
Sep 17, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Steve troops on without Andy or Tim and finishes up the recaps of season one. It was a great season and season two will (eventually) be released if the world ever recovers from the pandemic. There may be more episodes of This is the Way, but this is probably it for season one of The Mandalorian, unless the guys can get together and chat about the news coming out about season two and talk about what they liked and didn't like about the first set of episodes. As usual, send us feedback if you have...
Apr 24, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 17
It's another special episode recorded long after the Rise of Skywalker graced theaters on opening night and gone are hosts Tim and Andy, so prepare yourselves for 51 minutes and 51 seconds of our host Steve giving you his unfiltered and sometimes meandering thoughts on not just the movie, but the direction of Star Wars under Disney. A lot has happened since December and since the confirmed leaks didn't ruin the experience for Steve, it must have been the poor storytelling that did that! Your tho...
Feb 28, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Does anyone know how to get to Jabba's Palace? I think a couple of hosts are "hanging out" there. Host Steve goes "Solo" in this one, still with a cold, microphone too close to his hands (apparently), and he tries editing out as many coughs and sips of water as he can. "The Reckoning", the seventh episode of season one of The Mandalorian, might be the best yet, if for no other reason than the stakes feel higher this late in the season. Will the other co-hosts thaw out of carbonite in time for th...
Feb 27, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Well, what can be said? The hosts keep trying new things and this episode has a little of everything, from a slight format change to a new microphone and recording position. One of those works out okay, the other, not so much. Find out which is which by listening to Steve, Tim, and Andy talk about The Prisoner which is the sixth episode of season one of The Mandalorian. Chapter 6 had a little bit of everything, too, from the Gungan reference that the hosts just declined to mention to Andy's mind...
Dec 18, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 14
It's a special episode recorded on the night of the Los Angeles red carpet, world premiere event for Rise of Skywalker and hosts Tim and Andy give predictions on what they think will happen in this final movie of the Skywalker story. Steve knows exactly what will happen because the leaks were confirmed, BUT he doesn't spoil anything for anyone, he just talks about what he'd like to see happen and wistfully pines for a world where The Last Jedi never happened. He also ends his thoughts and the po...
Dec 18, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 13
How much fun can three guys have talking while watching Star Wars TV shows? Judge for yourself in the 12th installment of the This is the Way podcast. The Mandalorian Chapter 6 is the weekly episode that Steve, Tim, and Andy sit down and discuss. Turn on the TV and sync up the podcast with The Prisoner and watch along. If you have feedback, send it in to thisisthewaypodcast@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts!
Dec 17, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 12
A new show debuts for us with our "reactions" to the latest episode of The Mandalorian, which in this case is Chapter 6, The Prisoner , and Tim, Steve, and Andy all give their first impressions of the show. Feedback for our recap episode can be sent to thisisthewaypodcast@gmail.com and don't forget, the next episode is not Friday, but Tuesday, because...it's Rise of Skywalker week!
Dec 16, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Feedback! The Hosts go over the first feedback sent into the show to the thisisthewaypodcast@gmail.com and then start talking about the most excitingly disappointing episode of The Mandalorian so far. Tim, Andy, and Steve all start the show, but only two are around for the close...who falls victim to sleep? You'll have to tune in (or fast forward to the end and cheat) to find out!
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Hosts Tim, Andy, and Steve gather once again to watch another episode of The Mandalorian, this one entitled "The Gunslinger." Visits to familiar places, mentions, call backs, thematic echoes...this episode has so much to enjoy and nitpick and so does Chapter 5 of the show! Please listen along and marvel at how much better the sound is when three guys sit close together while watching a TV show in Tim's house...maybe too close? Send in feedback to thisisthewaypodcast@gmail.com and keep your binoc...
Dec 10, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Hosts Steve, Tim, AND Andy discuss the fourth episode of The Mandalorian entitled Sanctuary and also give mid-season grades. This episode only became available after Chapter 5 went online, but it was because of technical difficulties during the edit, some of which may or may not be apparent in the final product. The guys continue to try new things to make the experience easy, but still fun for everyone. If you have feedback, send it along to thisisthewaypodcast@gmail.com to possibly become part ...
Dec 06, 2019•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Hosts Steve, Tim, and Andy sit down together to watch Chapter 4 of The Mandalorian, entitled Sanctuary . Watch along and listen to the comments and feel free to send in your feedback to thisisthewaypodcast@gmail.com. Keep an eye on social media @thisisthewaypod for updates. Maybe you have friends to sit down and watch with, maybe you don't. Either way, join us and watch together as we try to figure out the best way for three grown men to sit in close proximity and record an episode without bothe...
Dec 05, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Hosts Steve and Tim talk about one of the best episodes yet in this young season of The Mandalorian. Steve apologizes, in fact, for just how much he talks! There is talk about just what The Sin might be, where The Mandalorian gets his inspiration for infiltration, and the charge of the jetpack brigade. Join the show by giving feedback at thisisthewaypodcast@gmail.com
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Hosts Steve and Tim watch what may be the best episode of The Mandalorian just three episodes into the debut season on Disney+ and they talk about what they're watching. Forgive them, because they pause this episode a few times, but they promise not to do that again...or too much, at least. If you have feedback, you can share it with them via e-mail at thisisthewaypodcast@gmail.com and, oh yeah, Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 27, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Hosts Steve, Tim, and regular guest Andy discuss Chapter 2. After a pilot episode that met expectations, the second chapter seemed to instill less enthusiasm, but it's still got great moments and it's still great television. Dive into deep meanings and listen to the theories about "The Child" with the guys and send your feedback to thisisthewaypodcast@gmail.com.
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Steve, Tim, and Andy record an episode where they watch episode 2 of The Mandalorian. Sync up to watch "The Child" along with the guys and become part of the show! You can provide feedback or questions by e-mailing the hosts at thisisthewaypodcast@gmail.com.
Nov 21, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Hosts Steve and Tim welcome Andy Schelb to the podcast to talk about the first episode of The Mandalorian which aired November 12th, 2019. The guys briefly talk about how they feel about finally getting to see Star Wars on TV and then recap Chapter one, scene-by-scene. Steve, Tim, and Andy discuss what they like about this new addition to Star Wars and what they're excited to find out in the future, since the season rolls forward with Chapter 2 on November 15th. You can comment and give feedback...
Nov 14, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Host Steve Loscalzo introduces the new podcast featuring recaps and reviews of The Mandalorian series on the Disney+ streaming service, both of which are available as of November 12, 2019. In the premiere episode, expectations for the series and for the podcast itself going forward are discussed and Steve invites you to participate with feedback. The e-mail address is now thisisthewaypodcast@gmail.com.
Nov 12, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 1
