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What We Stream

Raf and Mikewww.buymeacoffee.com
A long time ago in New York City, two entry-level ad men got fired; now we meet up for weekly therapy sessions to talk about streaming. We talk movie and TV shows; sometimes pop culture, video games, and travel. It’s like The Odd Couple, for all you AARP-age fans. It’s like Clerks, for all you accidental Gen X single dads. New episodes drop every Thursday. Please support the pod on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatwestream Stay engaged and check us out on TT and IG: @whatwestream Presented by the best millennial ad men in the world: Raf and Mike, From NYC to Hawaii
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Episodes

Why Our Flag Means Death Is the Most-Watched Streaming Show Ever + Mike’s College Script, Part 2

Believe it or not, Our Flag Means Death tops the charts as the most-watched streaming show of all time — and we’re diving into how a queer pirate comedy took the world by storm. From fandom power to storytelling charm, we unpack what made it a global success. Then, we return to Mike’s legendary college screenplay for part two of our dramatic read-through, where the twists get twistier and the dialogue somehow gets even more... Mike.

Jun 10, 20251 hr 5 min

Andor 2, Superman Trailer Reaction, and Mike's Legendary College Script Begins!

In this packed episode, we gives our thoughts on Andor Season 2 — what worked, what surprised us, and what it means for the future of Star Wars TV. Then, we react to the brand-new Superman (2025) trailer and break down all the big reveals, Easter eggs, and DCU implications. Finally, we bring back a hilarious segment: a dramatic reading of the "Greatest College Script of All Time," written by none other than our co-host Mike. You don't want to miss this mix of geek news, storytelling chaos, and h...

May 23, 20251 hr 8 min

May the Rot Be With You: Andor, Cinema, and the Beauty of Burnout

On this May the Fourth , we dive deep into the galaxy of STAR WARS—not to rank lightsaber duels or debate Jedi lore, but to ask a more deranged and profound question: How do you turn brain rot into cinema? From the bloated spectacle of franchise fatigue to the unexpected prestige of Andor , we explore how one of the world’s most memed, merchandised, and overextended IPs somehow produced a work of real political drama, human depth, and aesthetic restraint. What does it take to elevate the algorit...

May 05, 20251 hr 13 min

DCU, SNL, Goofy, and a Looney Tunes Takeover You Didn’t See Coming

We are back! In this jam-packed episode, your favorite hosts dive deep into the wild world of pop culture with hot takes, bold predictions, and nostalgic throwbacks. We kick things off with the DCU’s Superman and updates on The Batman , then shift gears to discuss SNL’s latest sketch hits with Jack Black . Things get animated as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of A Goofy Movie , explore the underrated classic Atlantis: The Lost Empire , and debate the possible Disney acquisition of Looney Tune...

Apr 16, 20251 hr 15 min

The Acolyte is Over / Paul-Tyson Predictions

We're back to give our final thoughts on the (short-lived) Acolyte show—a few months after its final episode. We also get excited about WWE and the Paul-Tyson. This episode was recorded before the Tyson-Paul fight so we didn't know how it had ended at the time of this recording.

Dec 07, 20241 hr

The Power of Two (Minus One) - Godzilla Minus One, The Acolyte and Our Lives

Buckle up for an episode where the titanic terror of Tokyo, Godzilla, takes on a galaxy far, far away in a clash of cinematic titans! This week, we dive deep into the chaotic brilliance of Godzilla Minus One —because what's a monster movie without a little urban renewal? Then, we swing lightsabers and unravel mysteries with The Acolyte , a series that promised more intrigue than it delivered (for now). Will Godzilla learn the ways of the Force? Can a Jedi mind trick calm the King of the Monsters...

Jun 22, 20241 hr 27 min

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

We're talking about Scott Pilgrim Takes Off right before Thxgiving break. #scottpilgrim #netflix #thanksgiving If you're a fan of this podcast: You can start by following us on your podcast platform of choice And, you can buy Raf and Mike a coffee to support the podcast here: ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatwestream⁠⁠ Listen to us every Thursday (whenever our personal lives allow)...

Nov 23, 20231 hr 3 min

I Wrote This in College and I'm So Sorry – Bomba 69

This week, we crack open the vault and roast Raf’s very first script — a short film masterpiece (or disasterpiece?) titled “Bomba 69.” It’s raw, it’s unfiltered, and it’s exactly what you'd expect from a film student with too much ambition and not enough shame. Join us for a live read full of laughs, cringe, and chaotic nostalgia. 📝 #script #writing #roast #liveread If you like what we do: Follow us on your favorite podcast app Buy Raf and Mike a coffee and support the show: buymeacoffee.com/wh...

Nov 19, 20231 hr 8 min

Nicolas Caged - Renfield

We're back with a Nick Cage movie that flopped this year even though we loved it. #nicolascaged Please follow the podcast on the platfrom that you use (it really helps us out) We're back, baby! We're going to post on Thursdays every week (whenever our personal lives allow)

Nov 19, 20231 hr 10 min

Loki x Pluto x Blue Eye Samurai

Special episode this week. We couldn't record together so we recorded separately. Enjoy our thoughts and feelings on Loki and Pluto. #anime #marvel If you're a fan of this podcast: You can start by following us on your podcast platform of choice And, you can buy Raf and Mike a coffee to support the podcast here: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatwestream⁠ Listen to us every Thursday (whenever our personal lives allow)

Nov 09, 202342 min

FNAF

We're back with the new Five Nights at Freddy's movie that destroyed the box office last week. #FNAF If you're a fan of this podcast: You can start by following us on your podcast platform of choice And, you can buy Raf and Mike a coffee to support the podcast here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatwestream Listen to us every Thursday (whenever our personal lives allow)...

Nov 02, 20231 hr 9 min

The Last One...

...but not really. Yes, this is the end of "What We Stream" but Raf and Mike will be back. Please subscribe to follow on us our next podcasting adventure. In this candid farewell, we explain why we're ending the podcast and some of our thoughts about our next steps. Thank you so much to all of our listeners. Some of you have been there with us since before the pandemic. Thank you (x3) MUSIC: (FREE) Chill R&B Guitar Type Beat ''Candy'' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onb5gSB1660...

May 30, 20231 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 121

120. Creed III: Inspired by anime?

Creed 3 director and main star, Michael B Jordan, said that his love of anime heavily influenced the movie. Let's find out how much (it's a lot). We're on, but not limited to: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Deezer, RadioPublic. MUSIC: Heroes (Epic) by Infraction: https://inaudio.org/track/heroes-epic/

Apr 04, 20231 hrSeason 1Ep. 120

119. John Wick 4 / Tiktok banned in U.S.?

The moment we decide to join TikTok is the moment US congress tries to ban it. Coincidence? Yes. We also talk about the proposed HQ, John Wick 4/The Continental, Avatar: the Last Airbender, and more. TIMESTAMPS: 00:21- Tiktok Ban 00:35- Past experiences in creative industries We're on, but not limited to: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Deezer, RadioPublic. MUSIC: (FREE) Chill R&B Guitar Type Beat ''Candy'' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onb5gSB1660...

Mar 29, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 119

118. Freestyle: Money Shot (The Pornhub Story), AOT, and AI

We start on Everything Everywhere All at Once, then devolve into our randomness and weird mixture of things we streamed this week. Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatwestream Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwestream We're on, but not limited to: iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Deezer, RadioPublic, Anchor. Find us on other platforms here: https://anchor.fm/what-we-stream MUSIC: (FREE) 80's Type Beat x Dua Lipa Type Beat - "Pulse": https://www.yo...

Mar 21, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 118

117. The Last of Us: Best Video Game Adaptation

The Last of Us broke our hearts and minds but season 1 is over. Let's talk about it. We're on, but not limited to: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Overcast, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Deezer, RadioPublic. MUSIC: spanish guitar rnb type beat | slow r&b type beat ~ "lover" [prod. THIR13EN] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c72QSco7fTs

Mar 15, 202358 minSeason 1Ep. 118

116. Fixing Ant Man 3

0:00-44:00: Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania and Marvel Fatigue 44:00: The Last of Us up to this point MUSIC: [FREE] Freestyle Type Beat - "Marvel" l Free Type Beat 2023 l Rap Trap Instrumental: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvmiQ7_yLWE We're on, but not limited to: iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Deezer, RadioPublic, Anchor.

Mar 08, 202354 minSeason 1Ep. 116

115b. Bros of the Traveling Hoes: Discussing Green vs. Blue Bubbles

We forgot to edit/upload a whole chunk of episode 115 (we had to splice together separate parts of the last episode due to technical difficulties). So, we present it here. Also, more about streaming fatigue, why Avatar belongs in the theatres (and not in the franchise world), James Gunn’s daddy issue DCU plan, etc. Find us on other platforms here: https://anchor.fm/what-we-stream Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwestream We're on, but not limited to: iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts,...

Feb 08, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 115

115a. Where Streaming Went Wrong (Streaming Fatigue, Part 2)

It's been a while. Nice to see you're still here. This week, we're back with a different kind of episode. We're talking about what we find frustrating about streaming platforms and the clones they keep pushing out. 0:00- Bullshit, bodegas, being built to last 11:43- Why we feel streaming fatigue…again Stick around for 115b. You'll love it. SONG(S): [FREE] Yacht Rock Type Beat 2020 Now Available @beatstars | www.theletterlbeats.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebkVonaNBqI Find us on other plat...

Feb 07, 202348 minSeason 1Ep. 115

114. Best & Worst of 2022 (Black Adam, Nope, Top Gun, Our Flag Means Death, HOTD)

What we remembered...and what we forgot! We're going through the best and worst movies and TV shows of 2022. Happy Holidays and see y'all next year!!! Music: (FREE) Christmas Rap Type Beat | Trap Instrumental Produced by Kin Rich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALSkLIHrV_U Find us on other platforms here: https://anchor.fm/what-we-stream Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwestream We're on, but not limited to: iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Deezer...

Dec 20, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 114

Shower ASMR

Couldn’t record this weeks. Experience Raf's shower in peace and tranquillity. Find us on other platforms here: https://anchor.fm/what-we-stream Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwestream We're on, but not limited to: iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Deezer, RadioPublic, Anchor.

Dec 06, 20221 hr 3 min

Wednesday on NETFLIX Review

Binge watching is on its way out. Just Mike this week. Find us on other platforms here: https://anchor.fm/what-we-stream Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwestream We're on, but not limited to: iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Deezer, RadioPublic, Anchor.

Nov 29, 202223 min

113. Old Hollywood, Metaverse and Social Media

This week, we're talking about old Hollywood and how history repeats itself. We’ll chat about our feelings on the metaverse (mainly why it sucks) and our social media habits. Find us on other platforms here: https://anchor.fm/what-we-stream Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwestream We're on, but not limited to: iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Deezer, RadioPublic, Anchor.

Nov 22, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 113

112. Weird Al, Psycho-Pass, Crawdads

The title of this episode is a mashup of this week's topics: Weird: the Al Yankovic story Psycho-Pass Where the Crawdads Sing We're also talking about our changing streaming and social media habits. Music: KOBT013 - Backing Track by Korochin Music JP https://korochinmusicjp.bandcamp.com/album/kobt013-backing-track Find us on other platforms here: https://anchor.fm/what-we-stream Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwestream We're on, but not limited to: iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, ...

Nov 15, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 112

111. Enola Holmes 2 (REVIEW) + we get philosophical

Extra long episode because we were on a roll, 2 rolls, I can't count anymore (too much wine). We're talking about Enola Holmes 2, how to fix those cheesy speech scenes, and we get a touch philosophical about well...everything. Answer our poll if you want to see Tipsy Spoilers make a return. Song: Soundtrack by Alex-Productions https://www.free-stock-music.com/alex-productions-soundtrack.html Find us on other platforms here: https://anchor.fm/what-we-stream Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wh...

Nov 08, 20221 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 111

110. All Quiet on the Western Front - REVIEW

This week, we're talking about the Netflix adaptation of "All Quiet on the Western Front" (in German: Im Westen nichts Neues). It's a hard watch, but it's worth it. We'll share our opinion on Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities. Enjoy the show. Find us on other platforms here: https://anchor.fm/what-we-stream Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwestream We're on, but not limited to: iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Deezer, RadioPublic, Anchor...

Nov 01, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 110

109. Random Halloween (Terrifier 2, Tales from the Crypt, Creepshow, Chucky TV Show, etc.)

We're talking about Werewolf By Night, Hellraiser, and VHS? Why does horror have such a loyal audience? Why will the MCU do a victory lap around Dark Universe? Terrifier 2, Tales from the Crypt, Creepshow 2, Chucky TV Show, etc.. Anything else? Find us on other platforms here: https://anchor.fm/what-we-stream Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwestream We're on, but not limited to: iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Deezer, RadioPublic, Anchor.

Oct 25, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 109

108. Chainsaw Man

It's time, finally, to talk about Chainsaw Man, available on Hulu and Crunchy Roll. This is an anime-centric episode. Plug in those earplugs and feel the 2D animation wash all over you. (Yes, it’s Denji, not Genji) Music: KOBT013 - Backing Track by Korochin Music JP https://korochinmusicjp.bandcamp.com/album/kobt013-backing-track Find us on other platforms here: https://anchor.fm/what-we-stream Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwestream We're on, but not limited to: iHeartRadio, Spotify, ...

Oct 18, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 108

107. Inheritance, Werewolf by Night, and Hellraiser

00:00- Inheritance 05:53- Werewolf by Night 18:33- Hellraiser Mike got sick!! (plot twist) So, this week, Raf is talking (to himself) about horror movies that are currently streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and Disney Plus. We've passed 5000 listens! A huge achievement for the podcast. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! We'll celebrate next week when Mike will have hopefully regained his voice. Music: I Saw Evil by Waylon Thornton and the Heavy Hands...

Oct 11, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 107
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