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 weekly podcast where we'll dive into the past week in pop culture and get to discoursing on important conversations.

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Episodes

Episode 23: Transformers Matters...But Why Tho?

This week, Adrian brings us through the 30 year history of Transformers. It all started a Japanese-American joint venture for a line of Hasbro toys and transformed into one of the most beloved and marketable franchises of the last quarter-century. As a Marvel/Disney property, the crew dives into the possibilities for crossovers and talk about how the Transformers-verse merging with Disney's other properties have spawned some awesome comic-book cameos and lines of action figures. Adrian also brin...

Jun 28, 2017•1 hr

Episode 22: eSports Matters...But Why Tho?

This week we talk about the fast growing teams, competitions, prize pools, and communities involved in eSports. From college scholarships, spots on the Big 10 Network, and holding tournaments in Madison Square Garden, eSports has become a franchise that is gaining ground on the physical leagues like the NBA or NFL. We talk about why these things matter and how they've grown. We also deal with some of the same issues that are involved in physical competition, like mental health, PEDs, and the tro...

Jun 21, 2017•1 hr 9 min

Wonder Woman -- Spoiler Review

If you haven't seen Patty Jenkin's 2017 film, Wonder Woman, staring Gal Gadot and Chris Pine, turn back now! We spoil everything in the movie and talk about why we think worked, where it fits in the new DCEU canon, and some of the things that didn't work for us. We also rate in the pantheon of Superhero movies. Hera give us strength! And let us know what you thought about the movie. *Adrian was sick for this recording and we recorded live on twitch.tv/ButWhyThoPC, so there are some audio issues....

Jun 18, 2017•43 min

Episode 21: Wonder Woman Matters...But Why Tho?

76 years of comic books, television shows, and a movie, Wonder Woman is a hero for multiple generations and the iconic Amazon from Themyscira has a place in history. We discuss her origin and how it's contributed to her status a feminist icon in the 40s, 70s, today, and everything in-between. Diana, Princess of Themyscira is known for her strength, honor, and the fact she had single-handedly taken down the Green Lantern, Batman, and Superman. We ask our mom's about how the 1975 television show w...

Jun 16, 2017•1 hr 16 min

Episode 20: The NBA Matters...But Why Tho?

In this episode, we bring on special guest Tim to help us go through why the NBA matters to people and how it has served as a microcosm of society. Adrian brings us through a brief history of the professional basketball starting at it's roots in a time of segregation, into what Matt calls the best financial deal of all time in which professional basketball became the NBA. We address issues of racism that have been ever present in the sport, the NBA's willingness to reflect the culture of the cit...

Jun 07, 2017•1 hr 30 min

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 - Spoiler Review

It's been a month, we hope all of you have seen it now! Check out our spoiler-filled recap of James Gunn's Guardian's of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and find out where we rate in the pantheon of super-hero movies. We also talk about parent-issues driving all of our movies and whether or not the MCU recycled some strong Civil War moments with Peter Quill. Also, Adrian really wants to know, "WHY DID YOU SAY THAT NAME!?"

Jun 03, 2017•50 min

Episode 19: Missions that Matter, Stack-Up.Org

This week we start our monthly series highlighting the ways in which pop culture and those who love it, can use their passion to do real good in the world. In today's episode, we had the honor of sitting down with Stephen Machuga, the founder and CEO of the military gaming charity: Stack-Up.Org. We learn more about the important the work this charity is doing for vets and active duty servicemen and women through the power and as Steve says in the interview, "the common language," of video games....

Jun 01, 2017•1 hr 6 min

Episode 18: Sailor Moon Matters...But Why Tho?

This week we tackle the anime favorite of 90s kids everywhere: SailorMoon! We talk about the sometimes convoluted story line and how the characters shined through time traveling, past lives, and everything in between. Kate brings us through her gate-way anime and teaches Matt and Adrian about creator, Naoko Takeuchi's long road to fame in a male dominated industry, the Sailor Scouts' genre defining story lines, and it's ability to succeed on Toonami. We also talk about how the show as able to te...

May 24, 2017•1 hr 12 min

Episode 17: Bill Nye the Science Guy Matters...But Why Tho?

Think about the first video you watched in science class, chances are it was the quirky scientist in a blue lab coat with a bow-tie: Bill Nye the Science Guy. It began as his television persona, but Bill has embraced it and has begun to use it to encourage people of all generations to learn, especially in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math). He's also used his popularity to speak out on social issues, using science to back his positions and bring a different take on thin...

May 17, 2017•1 hr 8 min

Episode 16: Fast and the Furious Matters...But Why Tho?

On this episode, Adrian brings us through the history of the Fast and the Furious (FF) franchise, the plots, the numbers, and its transition from ode to car culture to superhero action movies. Kate and Adrian also welcome special guest Jay Pidlaoan. With 20 years in the street racing and car club scene, Jay is able to show how the franchise has impacted the car culture more broadly. We explain Paul Walker's impact on the motor-sports scene, his charity. his death, and ultimately the display of a...

May 11, 2017•1 hr 22 min

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