But Why Tho? the podcast
By But Why Tho?
Pop culture matters...But why tho?
Looking to catch up on pop culture? We're reviewing the latest movies and television, interviewing industry creatives, and of course - breaking down why all the things we love matter. But Why Tho? is a bi-weekly podcast where we'll dive into the past week in pop culture and get to discoursing on important conversations.
Additionally, you'll be able to check out But Why Tho? Reviews, our review show where we give you a quick spoiler-free review of the latest in pop culture.
Looking to catch up on pop culture? We're reviewing the latest movies and television, interviewing industry creatives, and of course - breaking down why all the things we love matter. But Why Tho? is a bi-weekly podcast where we'll dive into the past week in pop culture and get to discoursing on important conversations.
Additionally, you'll be able to check out But Why Tho? Reviews, our review show where we give you a quick spoiler-free review of the latest in pop culture.
Latest episode
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Episode 76: We Played the Switch 2 and Have A LOT to Say About it
This week, Alex and Matt are joined by Jesse Vitelli, who previewed the Switch 2 last week and is here to discuss everything from the hardware and what's different to the games and their absolutely unjustifiable price tags. -
Episode 75: Fiction vs Memory in 'Warfare'
This week, Alex, Kate, and Jason discuss fact, fiction, and memory in Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland's 'Warfare,' what "based on a true story" really means, and whether any movie could ever truly be completely objective. -
Episode 74: The Ugly, The Bad, and The Good of Fandom
This week, Alex, Adrian, and Neysha talk about the ugly, the bad, and the good of fandom, when fandoms rear their toxic heads, and when fandoms bring people together. -
Episode 73: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie 35 Years Later
This week, Alex is joined by guests Brenda and Austin from the Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries podcast to discuss the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. -
Episode 72: Let's Bait Some Oscars...
This week, Alex, Jason, and Swara talk about what Oscar bait really means, whether filmmakers can make good art while chasing awards, and what they're hopeful for in the future of the Academy. -
Episode 71: What Exactly is Funny, These Days?
This week, Alex, Kate, and Jason discuss comedy—what they find funny, how their senses of humor have evolved over time, and how they draw the line between offensive and comedic. -
Episode 70: How to Do Content Warnings Right
Alex, Kate, and Sarah discuss when content warnings go wrong and how to get them right. -
Episode 69: Do You Ever Really "Add It To Your List?"
Alex, Kate, and Matt discuss whether they ever really "add it to their list" when people give them recommendations, whether they even like giving or receiving recommendations, and then give plenty of their own along the way. -
Episode 68: Sometimes Dead is Better — Posthumous Releases
Alex, Kate, and Adrian discuss when posthumous releases go right and when they go wrong. -
Episode 67: Data Isn't Always Evil
This week, Alex, Jason, and Swara have fun with data: "Wrappeds," stats, metadata tagging, and the secret to enjoying Letterboxd!