This week, the crew gets scary as they discuss the lasting impact of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark from Alvin Schwartz and Stephen Gammell and what the stories continue to matter nearly 40 years after their release. Kate leads the team through the history, controversy in schools, and ultimately the importance of children's horror in relation to some of the world's darker moments. Oh, and Kate scares Adrian by reciting some of Scwartz's scarier stories....
Aug 21, 2019•1 hr 15 min
This week we're resisting the Fast & the Furious franchise to honor the recent release of Hobbs & Shaw. We talk about the absurdity of the franchise, the machismo, the fights off-screen, and ultimately about how it all wraps back to familia. And, we do it all with the help of Nikko, contributor for But Why Tho? A Geek Community. Have you ever wondered why everyone in the franchise are superheroes now? We got answers, but we also got family.
Aug 14, 2019•1 hr 31 min
This week, we dive into the kawaii world of Hello Kitty with help from special guest Stefani from El Cucuy is My Neighbor. Find out how this Sanrio favorite made it to being one of the most iconic characters across the world and even the Japanese Tourism Ambassador to China. We cover Kitty White's history, her journey to the US and more. Stefani Ruiz | @stefanihearts From — El Cucuy is My Neighbor El Cucuy is My Neighbor on Twitter - @ELCIMN_Podcast...
Aug 07, 2019•1 hr 12 min
This week, the crew talks about the caped crusader, the Dark Knight, the one and only Batman. With the help of our community website editor and Queen of Batprivilege Lizzy, we tackle the 80 years of the Bat. We cover his psychology, his identity as Bruce, his creators' history, and what he means to us. But here's your disclaimer: This episode isn't about the Batfamily or his rogues, there was a lot to cover in a little over an hour. That said, we'll have more Batman episodes in the future so don...
Jul 24, 2019•1 hr 27 min
DeadTectives, the newest Shudder Original horror-comedy premiered last week. Funny, nostalgic, and filled to the brim with paranormal lore, the ghost hunting parody offers up more than just great humor, it also provides a supernatural world filled great practical effects and characters that pull you in. Over the weekend I also got a chance to speak with the film's director Tony West about the horror genre , DeadTectives, and the Mexican folklore that inspired the setting. DeadTectives is now str...
Jul 23, 2019•21 min
With the remake of The Lion King hitting theaters this weekend, the crew is going deep into why 1994 Disney animated film matters to pop culture and fans. Adrian leads us through its box office, it's EGOT status, and how Disney didn't originally think it would be hit - but it was!
Jul 17, 2019•1 hr 20 min
While at this year's Rooster Teeth Expo (RTX), Kate and Matt got the chance to sit down and talk with Josh Hofmann, the founder of Paws Your Game. In the interview above, the three discuss the importance of no-kill shelters, the differences between kill-shelters and no-kill shelters, and ultimately how gamers and general animal lovers can help Paws Your Game help give animals a voice. If you would like to get involved, please email community@pawsyourgame.org To stay up to date on all of their fu...
Jul 12, 2019•25 min
At this year's Rooster Teeth Expo (RTX) we got the chance to sit down with Brennan Lee Mulligan and Ally Beardsley of CollegeHumor's Dimension 20. The Dungeons & Dragons campaign web-series follows the adventures of the Dimension 20 team in a world of magical realism and it had a big impact at RTX. Now in its third season, "The Unsleeping City," Dimension 20 is a wonderful and comedic world of magical realism. “Fantasy High,” season one, was an 80's inspired John Hughes film with wizards. Th...
Jul 09, 2019•24 min
Wizard of the Coast's Magic: The Gathering is more than just a card game. For over 25 years, the world of Magic has vast lore that ranges from dark zombies and demons to the lightness of fairies. It is a world that has expanded into books, comics, video games, and in 2020, it's making it's way to Netflix as a new original series. Produced by the animation network and studio Octopie , and executively produced by Joe and Anthony Russo, and with Henry Gilroy and Jose Molina serving as showrunners, ...
Jul 08, 2019•24 min
This week we talk about one of the most important horror films of the internet age: The Blair Witch Project . Since Adrian is in Japan this week, we brought on Alex, from Frightday and What We Talk About When We Talk About to talk about the significance of the humble found footage film. This episode we break down the long legacy the film has left in the genre and how the lore has created a universe that continues today....
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 35 min
We know they get a bad rap, but as the first to attempt a universe we have to talk about them, the X-Men Movies. This week we cover why the films still get talked about today, how they paved the road for the current super hero love, and ultimately dropped the ball.
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 18 min
This week we talk about the Men In Black franchise. It started with a dark comic series based on the urban legend (conspiracy?) about Men dressed in black exorcising demons and killing aliens. In 1997 the focus became the secret government organization tasked with protecting the Earth and managing our relationship with aliens and two agents - Agent J and Agent K. We talk about the enduring buddy science fiction comedy and action that Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith brought to the films and where ...
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 25 min
This week we dive into the game that made its founder a billionaire by selling their company via twitter: Minecraft. Beyond that, Minecraft has been a stable cultural phenomenon for a while now, so we decided to look into it. In this episode we learn about how Minecraft was made, the community around it, and ultimately how it has become a major classroom resource.
Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 30 min
In this episode, Kate and Matt discuss the consequences of living life on the internet and how your social media profiles, podcasts, and other content can be used to harm and help you. Have you thought about your internet profile? They did.
Jun 05, 2019•31 min
Married couple Kate and Matt talk about a lot of things when they aren't recording our flagship podcast. In this Episode 0, find out why they decided to start this new podcast, what they're going to be talking about in the future, and more. Like what you hear? Subscribe to the But Why Tho? A Geek Community's Patreon: patreon.com/butwhytho So, I Was Thinking is a biweekly podcast hosted by Kate and Matt of But Why Tho? The Podcast. Here, the two discuss topics that just got them thinking for 30 m...
Jun 05, 2019•13 min
Adrian had the opportunity to interview the great Kyle Hebert on the floor of Dream Con 2019 . With over 500 voice acting credits including franchises Dragon Ball Z, Bleach, Naruto, Street Fighter and many others Hebert has a been there and done that when it comes to the industry. Take a listen as they talk about his thoughts on the convention, his experiences as a voice actor, favorite fandoms, and the landscape of geekdom....
May 31, 2019•19 min
This week, Kate and Adrian sat down with Jeff and Jennifer from the Pod of Thrones , a podcast where the couple talks about Game of Thrones and other sh*t. With their help, we unpack everything that happened and didn't happen in season eight of the largest and most watched show in television history. Are people upset about who sits on the melted Iron Throne? Should Jon had pet Ghost? Check it all out in this episode....
May 29, 2019•1 hr 41 min
Now that John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum has been in theaters for a couple of weeks it's time for us to talk about it. This episode we review the film, break down some of the fights, and get to a long convo on how and why Keanu Reeves is the defining action star of a generation.
May 27, 2019•53 min
This week, we're discussing the animated Disney classic: Aladdin . With the help of special guest Swara Salih, we go through the origin of the story of Aladdin, how it has been retold, the production history of the one we all know and love from 1993, and we get into how the film means so much to so many people while also discussing the problematic tropes it employs.
May 22, 2019•1 hr 18 min
It's been over a year since we last talked about Pokemon and a lot has happened. A new game out, and a new game and generation was announced, not to mention a live-action movie just hit theaters! We have a lot to cover and we do it with the help of Ryan from the Gameboys Podcast.
May 15, 2019•1 hr 14 min
We talked about Pro-Wrestling in episode 10, almost two years ago, and so much has happened since then! We're joined by Anthony from ReadyComicsRoll as we cover the changes in the women's division, Kofimania, and the evolving debate around healthcare for athletes who sacrifice their bodies for the show.
May 08, 2019•1 hr 24 min
Swara reports from Awesome Con in Washington DC to bring you two interviews with two of the voice cast of the hit series Steven Universe ! We talk with Zach Callison (Steven) and Susan Egan (Rose Quartz) on what the show and their characters have meant to them, what they thought of that mind-blowing season 5 finale, Susan's work as Meg, the original Belle on Broadway, and Broadway Prince Party , and much more!
May 04, 2019•22 min
It's been a long road, but we made it all the way to 100 main episodes of the podcast. So, in honor of this milestone, we asked you to Ask us Anything. To commemorate the occasion we decided to make a drinking game to go along with it, but don't worry we have our pretty much co-host at this point Alex come-in to moderate our very spirited discussion. [pun intended] So, settle in and grab a drink or two or three with us! Take a drink when... Someone brings up Twitter Someone brings up Star Wars S...
May 01, 2019•1 hr 50 min
This week, we cover the highest grossing movie franchise of all time and the series that brought comics to life in the grandest of ways: The MCU. They've made us laugh, they've made us cry, they've pretty much made us feel everything and it was a long road to get here. This episode, we cover the production history, the heroes, the controversies, and we talk about all of our favorite heroes. With so many movies to cover, 22 in all, we try our best to get it right. If we missed things, and we know...
Apr 24, 2019•1 hr 24 min
The theme of our podcast is: pop culture matters. On My Block , a show about brown and Black teens in the community of Freeridge coming-of-age, living, and adventuring with the odds against them fits that theme. In this special episode, Kate and Adrian sit down to talk with Julio Macias, one of the show's breakout stars. We discuss the importance of showcasing different Latinx identities on screen, what it's like to play Oscar 'Spooky' Diaz in On My Block , how he brings respect to his role, wha...
Apr 18, 2019•41 min
This week, we cover the best-selling boy band of all time: the Backstreet Boys . We talk about their long and still going career, status as 1990s icons, and how they kickstarted the early 2000s boy band craze. We cover all of this with the help of Manny Perez, associate community manager at Bethesda, who relives his own boy band moment and helps the crew prove that BSB is statistically better than *NSYNC.
Apr 17, 2019•1 hr 25 min
This week we talk about the 60 year old franchise that is as timeless as it is terrifying: The Twilight Zone. We talk about its social themes, its remakes, and how it has maintained a place in our lives, with same problems, decades after airing. We do it all with the help of Alex, from What We Talk About When We Talk About. Find out why this franchise is still going strong and is in its third reboot this year.
Apr 10, 2019•1 hr 31 min
This week, the crew honors ten years since we visited Pawnee, Indiana. That's right, they're covering Parks and Recreation . From the excellent comedy, the careers that the show launched, and the cult following it grew, the crew talks about everything thing they can. But they don't just cover the stuff in the show. From representation to production, they explore everything that Parks and Rec have come to be known for and the impact it's left on viewers 10 years later.
Apr 03, 2019•1 hr 42 min
With the 20th anniversary of The Matrix this month, we decided it about time we tackled the One. This week we're joined by special guest Carolyn, from So Here's What Happened. As a freelance journalist, film critic, and lover of martial arts we tackle why this 1999 film bent all the metaphorical pop culture spoons. We talk about Keanu Reeves, the productions of the film, the franchise, and of course, how The Matrix introduced a new standard of action sequences and fight choreography to American ...
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 30 min
We had the honor of covering the South by Southwest 2019 Film Festival, there Matt saw his favorite film of the year so far, Apollo 11 . In this interview, Matt sits down to discuss the film with its director and producer Todd Douglas Miller. They discuss how long assembling 9 days worth of footage from multiple people into one film is, complications with audio, and using Apollo 11 to leave a lasting impact. Using all original footage of the nine-day Apollo 11 mission, Miller retells a story fro...
Mar 25, 2019•26 min
