Podcasts by But Why Tho?

Episode 70: Mission Impossible Matters...But Why Tho? from 2018-07-25T12:29:33

Did you know that the Mission Impossible franchise has been around since the 1960s? Kate and Adrian didn't! This week Matt is leading us through the almost 60-year history of the IMF and how it ...

Episode 69: Steve Ditko Matters...But Why Tho? from 2018-07-18T09:00

In honor of comic book legend and artistic icon, we talk about Steve Ditko's life and his contributions to and creations of our favorite characters. Having passed away on June 29th at 90-years o...

Did You Have To? Episode 1: Dragonball Evolution (2009) from 2018-07-13T09:00

In our inaugural episode, LaNeysha and Kate decide to hit the ground running and watch the baddest of badaptations out there: Dragonball Evolution (2009).  We talk about all the ways th...

Ant-Man and the Wasp -- Spoiler Review from 2018-07-11T04:47:21

Coming hot off the heels of Avengers: Infinity War, Ant-Man and the Wasp offers a much-needed action-packed movie without tearing your heart out. As the first billed female her...

Did You Have To? -- Episode 0: Meet LaNeysha & Kate from 2018-07-10T12:00

Before we start our adventure into the live action badaptations of our favorite anime get to know our hosts: LaNeysha and Kate! Find out about how the show got started, the movies we want to cov...

Episode 68: The Wasp Matters...But Why Tho? from 2018-07-04T06:32:26

With Ant-Man and the Wasp coming out this week we decided to dive into the history of one of the most important but overlooked Avengers: The Wasp. With the help from special guest Ash f...

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom -- Spoiler Review from 2018-06-27T09:00

It's a little bit of dinosaurs and a whole lot of humans as we review Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. As promised Adrian pitches Jurassic World 3. The plot may be as spliced together as...

Interview with Sherman Augustus from Into the Badlands from 2018-06-21T09:00

This week we were honored to talk with Nathaniel Moon himself, Sherman Augustus. In this conversation, we talked with him about his transition from the NFL into acting, how he became a martial a...

Episode 67: Jurassic Park Matters...But Why Tho? from 2018-06-20T03:45:08

It's been 25 years since we entered Jurassic Park but the nostalgia of dinosaurs, science, and ultimately Jeff Goldblum still captures our hearts and imaginations. Jurassic Park has inspired a f...

Episode 66: The Rock Matters...But Why Tho? from 2018-06-13T09:00

Do you smell what The Rock is cooking? We do! This week, our resident wrestling aficionado Adrian brings us through the history of the The Rock and his move being one of the highest paid actors ...

Episode 65: The Lord of the Rings (Movies) Matter...But Why Tho? from 2018-06-06T09:00

This week Kate brings us through her favorite trilogy in existence: The Lord of the Rings. As a follow-up to our J.R.R. Tolkien episode, we explore the world of Middle Earth, talk about our fear...

Solo: A Star Wars Story - Spoiler Review from 2018-06-05T01:22:47

We saw Solo: A Star Wars Story and the feelings are all over the place. Some good, some bad, and some just bland. We dig into spoilers and Adrian explains how things began getting recanonized by...

Missions that Matter: Nerdtino from 2018-05-30T12:30

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Thomas Delfi, Executive Director and Founder of Nerdtino Enetertainment Studios and the Nerdtino Expo. As the first Latinx comic con on the East coast, t...

Deadpool 2 - Spoiler Review from 2018-05-27T18:00:17

Get your chimichangas ready and hold onto tight to your loved one's butt, we're talking Deadpool 2. There are spoilers everywhere, so make sure you've seen the movie before listening OR you just...

Episode 64: Overwatch Matters...But Why Tho? from 2018-05-22T10:00

Today is Overwatch's 2 year anniversary, and to honor it, we're talking about why Blizzard's hero shooter matters. With one of the largest player base of any FPS and accolades for both game play...

Fave of the Month: Bebo from 2018-05-21T21:17:24

This past April at PAX East 2018 we got a chance to meet the founders of Bebo, an all in one broadcasting app. When we say all-in-one we mean it. It eliminates the need for multiple open windows...

Episode 63: Tolkien Matters...But Why Tho? from 2018-05-16T12:25:16

This week takes us through her favorite fandom: the Legendarium of Middle-earth and the guy who wrote it. They talk about the fantasy genre he reinvigorated, religion, the themes of his work and...

Episode 62: Archer Matters...But Why Tho? from 2018-05-09T04:33:24

This week we talk about the FX original adult spy parody: Archer. We talk about how it may not matter in the big picture, but the fact that a small show can go 10 seasons and do it's type irrede...

Avengers: Infinity War - Spoiler Review from 2018-05-02T12:17:46

We saw Avengers: Infinity War and we have feelings. In this SPOILER review, we walk through some of the biggest parts of the movie, Kate loves Gamora, Adrian quotes Drax and Matt explains some e...

Episode 61: Captain America Matters...But Why Tho? from 2018-04-25T13:29:34

This week we talk about the Star-Spangled Man with a plan, Captain America. Kate brings us through his history and journey from nationalist war propaganda machine to protector from the American ...

Missions that Matter: Diverse Gaming Coalition from 2018-04-24T09:00

We got to sit with the founder and Executive Director of the Diverse Gaming Coalition, Abbey Sager. She shares her mission, why she started the organization and how you can get involved to stop ...

PAX East 2018 Recap from 2018-04-18T17:22:24

From April 5-8th, the podcast crew attended PAX East 2018 in Boston. Here are their faves, worsts, and all around feels towards the convention experience for thier first PAX East. They're joined...

Godzilla Follow-Up with Matt Frank from 2018-04-13T15:02:45

Kate and Matt sat down to talk with the King of Kaiju himself, comic book artist Matt Frank. They talk about what they got in Episode 57, why Godzilla may be important but isn't the only kaiju t...

Episode 60: Planet Earth (the series) Matters...But Why Tho? from 2018-04-11T11:06:30

A nature documentary that brought high production quality and ground breaking cinematography in addition to years of study, Planet Earth revolutionized educational nature documentaries on TV. We...

Episode 59: Dungeons and Dragons Matters...But Why Tho? from 2018-04-04T04:00

Get your character sheets ready and hope you roll a natural 20 because this week we talk about the tabletop of all tabletops: Dungeons and Dragons. From it's humble beginnings as a mash-up of di...

Pacific Rim Uprising Spoiler Review from 2018-03-30T20:22:50

In the sequel to Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim we get jaegers, drones, and Kaiju and things in between. Kate and Adrian bring you through the movie and talk about their likes and dislikes in ...

Episode 58: Iron Man Matters...But Why Tho? from 2018-03-28T12:17:27

In honor of Avengers: Infinity War coming out next month, we talk about a hero has risen from the B-list to the foundation Marvel Cinematic Universe and one of the most recognizable heroes of ou...

Tomb Raider Spoiler Review from 2018-03-26T21:04:07

We saw Tomb Raider, the adaptation of the 2013 reboot franchise focused around a new and different Lara Croft. Directed by Roar Uthaug and staring Alicia Vikander as our adventurer and tomb raid...

Episode 57: Godzilla Matters...But Why Tho? from 2018-03-21T05:15:42

This week's episode was supposed to be about the Kaiju genre, but through our research one thing was clear: Godzilla is the one that matters. the longest running film franchise ever and over 60 ...

Episode 56: Shrek Matters...But Why Tho? from 2018-03-14T13:25:49

This week, Adrian wanted to get on the lighter side of things so we talked about Shrek and how it kicked off Dreamworks animation. It may seem like a small kids movie, but the numbers and spin-o...

Episode 55: Jessica Jones Matters...But Why Tho? from 2018-03-07T10:00

In honor of Jessica Jones season 2 premiering on Netflix this week, we talked about Jessica Jones and why a hero who has only been around since 2001 has such an impact on her readers. Beyond tha...

Episode 54: The Elder Scrolls Matter...But Why Tho? from 2018-02-28T05:00

This week, Matt leads us through a franchise that began in 1994 and hasn't pumped the breaks. Initially put out by Bethesda, the D&D based franchise easily became one of the best Western RPGs in...

Patreon Exclusive: Iron Man Review from 2018-02-25T18:32:19

Each month we record a review episode chosen by our $10 patrons. Here is a clip what you can find if you subscribe to the $3 tier.

Black Panther Spoiler Review from 2018-02-23T12:00

We watched the 18th installment in the MCU, Black Panther. Directed by Ryan Coogler, it proved that super-hero fatigue means nothing and good movies break records and builds out a new world we h...

Episode 53: The Last Airbender & The Legend of Korra Matter...But Why Tho? from 2018-02-21T13:22:18

This week we welcome back Swara Salih from the Beltway Banthas podcast to talk about one of his and Adrian's favorite cartoons, Avatar: The Last Airbender. However, we can't talk Airbender witho...

Missions that Matter Follow-Up: Stack Up Overwatch Program from 2018-02-19T15:03:52

This week we sat down with Elvis from Stack Up to talk about what has changed since we last spoke in Episode 19. As Program Director of the Stack Up Overwatch Program (StOP), he explained how th...

Episode 52: The Simpsons Matter...But Why Tho? from 2018-02-14T15:30:56

600+ episodes, 29 years, The Simpsons have not only parodied pop culture, but created it too. This week, we welcome back Alex from What We Talk About When We Talk About, Frightday.com, and Game ...

Episode 51: Black Panther Matters...But Why Tho? from 2018-02-07T12:57:32

For over 50 years, the Black Panther has inspired people from the pages of Marvel, in a week, he will take his rightful place on the big screen, but why tho? Why do we still care about Black Pan...

Coraline: Patreon Review from 2018-02-01T16:00

We reviewed Coraline, the 2009 dark fantasy, just for Nikko! It definitely gave Matt nightmares of button eyes. Although this episode is open to all listeners, every Patreon Review episode will ...

Maze Runner: The Death Cure Spoiler Review from 2018-01-30T16:00

Kate and Matt headed out to see the third and final installment of the Maze Runner trilogy on opening night and walked away feeling things. Seemingly closing the chapter on Young Adult fiction a...

Episode 50: Your Questions Matter from 2018-01-18T01:57:09

This week we celebrate our 50th episode by answering your questions!! In this episode you'll learn a lot about us and who we are outside the podcast and what parts of pop culture get us going. Listen

PAX South 2018 Recap from 2018-01-15T21:45:33

This weekend (Jan 12-14) Matt and Kate to PAX South, a gaming convention in San Antonio Texas. Check out their highlights and experience in this episode! Head over to our website for all of the ...

Episode 49: Guillermo del Toro Matters...But Why Tho? from 2018-01-10T05:21:44

After 25 years in the industry, Mexican director, Guillermo del Toro, has earned a spot among the cinematic greats. His striking visual style and color pallets have made a name for him, and his ...

Episode 48: 2017, Year in Review from 2018-01-03T21:26:38

This week we recapped everything that happened in 2017. With the podcast, with our lives, and in popular culture. Find out our favorites, our worst, our underwhelming, and where we're taking the...

Crossover 6: Uncontacted Tribes, an Academic Talk from 2018-01-02T22:29:48

By you know that we all have advanced degrees. In that process we met some interesting friends doing interesting work. In this Crossover, Matt talks with Brice, a Latin American Religions PhD st...

Episode 47: The Holiday Special from 2017-12-24T18:20:09

Everyone has a Holiday Special! Now we do too! We talk about the most wonderful time of the year, our favorite holiday movies, tv specials and eggnog.

The Punisher (Netflix) Spoiler Review from 2017-12-23T06:03:08

Like Frank Castle's vengeance, this episode has been a long time coming. After dissecting the character in Episode 42, we look at the newest Marvel on Netflix series: The Punisher. We have a lot...

Episode 46: The Original Trilogy Matters...But Why Tho? from 2017-12-21T15:48:33

Why is Star Wars still smashing the box office and outselling other franchises after 40 years? This week we tell you why George Lucas’ Star Wars turned from science fiction blockbuster to the ba...

The Last Jedi Spoiler Review from 2017-12-21T14:44:25

We're closing out the year with a movie everyone has been waiting for: The Last Jedi. The second part of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Rian Johnson's The Last Jedi has had fans hearts and minds ...

Crossover 5: Religion & Myth in Assassin's Creed from 2017-12-18T17:02:31

In this crossover, Matt sits down with Jason Flatt, host of the Holy Star Wars podcast to discuss the religion and mythology of Assassin's Creed. But you won't get an explanation of historical p...

Star Wars Special II: The Video Games with the Game Boys Podcast from 2017-12-14T15:52:52

For Episode II of our Star Wars special leading up to The Last Jedi, we're talking about the 40 years of video games that allowed fans to enter the Star Wars universe, create their own stories, ...

Episode 45: The Prequels Matter...But Why Tho? from 2017-12-13T14:43:30

Nothing turns into a debate quicker than the Prequel Trilogy. Love them, hate them, want more from them, or appreciate them, the Prequel Trilogy is a point of contention and argument in the Star...

Episode 44: Missions that Matter, the 501st Legion from 2017-12-06T15:56:52

We all love popular culture, but few of us use it to do good in the world. In this Missions that Matters episode, we got to sit down with a member of the Red Sands Patrol, the El Paso, TX squad ...

Star Wars Special I: The Books Matter with Swara Salih from 2017-12-04T12:00

In honor of The Last Jedi and because the Star wars universe is so wide and vast, we've decided to do a lot a special series where we look at different pieces of the franchise and ask, but why t...

Episode 43: Pokemon Matters...But Why Tho? from 2017-11-29T16:27:20

This week we talk about the highest grossing media franchise ever, one of the longest running series, and a franchise that has been a card game, a manga, an anime, a video game, and a gateway to...

Justice League Spoiler Review from 2017-11-22T15:35:09

Did Justice League save the DCEU? Can you really not save the world alone? Find out on our spoiler-filled review of Warner Brothers' Justice League. We take you through the movie with our though...

Episode 42: The Punisher Matters...But Why Tho? from 2017-11-22T14:44:59

This week we talk about why we need anti-heroes as we explore Frank Castle, The Punisher. We talk about his history, his trauma and why chaotic good is sometimes the only way to counter chaotic ...

Episode 41: Bruce Timm's Justice League Matters...But Why Tho? from 2017-11-15T13:34:42

With the Justice League movie coming out this weekend (Nov. 17th) we decided to revisit Bruce Timm's early 2000s animated series and it's sequel. Justice League and Justice League: Unlimited is ...

Thor: Ragnarok Spoiler Review from 2017-11-09T14:16:52

We saw Thor: Ragnarok opening night, but you still have to! This episode spoils everything about the movie. We go into our takes on the cast, the music, and the fresh new dynamic that the direct...

Episode 40: Thor Matters...But Why Tho? from 2017-11-08T12:40:33

Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor! This week we channel the God of Thunder in order tell you why we think he matters in comics and beyond. Kate lead t...

Episode 39: Halloween Matters...But Why Tho? from 2017-10-31T04:03:18

On Halloween night in 1978 there was a killing spree in Haddonfield, Illinois. Made on a small budget and grossing millions of dollars, John Carpenter's Halloween cemented the path of slashers a...

Episode 38: Resident Evil Matters...But Why Tho? from 2017-10-25T23:14:13

Happy Halloween month! 21 years, 26 games, and 6 live action movies later, the Resident Evil franchise is still holding it's spot in video game history. Resident horror buff, Kate brings us thro...

Crossover 4: Selena y los Podcasters with It's About Damn Crime from 2017-10-18T23:53:09

22 years after her death, this Tejano legend is still revered, loved, and idolized, but why tho? This week Kate sat down with Justine and Brittney from the true crime podcast It's About Damn Cri...

Episode 37: Assassin's Creed Matters from 2017-10-11T21:25:18

In honor of Assassin's Creed Origins, we headed into the world of Ubisoft's 10 year old franchise: Assassin's Creed. Matt brings us trough the game's story, mythology, and how it became one of t...

Episode 36: The CWverse Matters (pt.2 Representation & Family)...But Why Tho? from 2017-10-06T16:40:34

In part 2 of this week's conversation about the CWverse, we talk about how the DC TV shows have succeeded in casting and writing diverse characters, how relationships are at the heart of our her...

Episode 36: The CWverse Matters (pt.1 Our Favorites & Female Representation)...But Why Tho? from 2017-10-04T16:28:34

This week we welcome back Swara Salih from the Beltway Banthas podcast as we discuss the importance of the CWverse. The CW started a DC TV universe that has expanded across 4 shows: Arrow, The F...

Episode 35: Star Trek Captains Matter...But Why Tho? from 2017-09-27T17:52:27

This week, in honor of Star Trek: Discovery, we're talking about the most important debate topic in the Star Trek fandom: The Captains. We walk through what makes them tick, what makes them uniq...

Missions that Matter: Full Interview with Brian from SideQuest from 2017-09-24T00:23:39

This week we discussed the charity SideQuest and what it does to help connect gamers with charities and raise money. This is the full interview with Executive Director Brian Truong. 

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Episode 34: Missions that Matter, SideQuest from 2017-09-20T23:08:24