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But Why Tho?

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TV & Film
Society & 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 weekly podcast where we'll dive into the past week in pop culture and get to discoursing on important conversations.
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Episode 60: Gaming Is Good, Actually

This week, Alex, Kate, and Matt discuss the power of gaming to build community, the difference between watching people play games and playing co-op and multiplayer, and what we can learn about online gaming community from the documentary The Remarkable Life of Ibelin.

Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 28 min

Episode 58: Why Do We Love Our Favorite "That Guys?"

Help But Why Tho? and consider donating to support independent journalism! This week, Alex, Kate, and Jason talk about typecasting, character acting, and why we like when our favorite "That Guy" shows up as much as we hate when our least favorites do.

Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 12 min

Episode 56: Franchises Are Ruining Everything

Alex, Kate, and Matt discuss how franchises are probably ruining everything, why Rebel Ridge is just copaganda, and why entertainment industries are stuck in such creative ruts right now.

Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 20 min

Episode 54: The South Is A Real Place

This week, Alex, Kate, and guest Andrea Shearon talk about how the South is portrayed in American media, what it gets right and mostly, what it gets wrong.

Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 24 min

Luis Bermudez Talks Koana, Family, And Dawntrail's Impact For Latinos In Video Games

Beyond its tacos and color palettes of golds, greens, and reds, Dawntrail is a thoughtful expansion that doesn't just showcase cultures in all of their beauty. It also empowers its characters to tell universal stories, which can be seen deeply within the context of their voice actors' Latinidad. We spoke with Koana's voice actor, Luiz Bermudez, about the role, Dawntrail's impact, and what the voice acting landscape is like for Latinos.

Jul 28, 2024•30 min

RECAP: Summer Game Fest Play Days

This week we talked about what we were most excited for coming out of Summer Game Fest Play Days, what the experience was like, and what you can look forward to! And we do it all with the help of Baron (@baronj67) and Eric (@seamoosi)

Jul 07, 2024•1 hr 16 min

Elias Toufexis Explores Seraphim in Blood of Zeus Season 2

Blood of Zeus Season 2 is out now and we sat down to speak with Elias Toufexis, the voice of Seraphim. From villain to a co-lead of the series, this season puts him on a path toward atoning for his past, without seeking redemption for himself in the process. Toufexis takes us into his process as an actor and how he sees Seraphim developing in Season 2 and the future.

May 11, 2024•26 min

INTERVIEW: Hades, Hera, And Blood of Zeus Season 2 with Charley & Vlas Parlapanides

After nearly four years, Blood of Zeus is finally here. Animated by Powerhouse Animation from creators/showrunners Charley & Vlas Parlapanides, the second season of the adult animated series hits even harder than the first. We talk Hades, Hera, Seraphim, Heron, and of course expanding the characters beyond expectations.

May 10, 2024•44 min

Episode 46: Play More Indie Games

This week, Alex and Kate are joined by Mike Towndrow of Six One Indie and The Indie Council podcast to talk about the state of indie games.

Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 15 min

INTERVIEW: Abubakar Salim Explores The Complexity And Vibrancy Of Grief

After his panel at SXSW, I spoke to the actor-turned-studio head Abubakar Salim. Surgent Studios' debut game, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU , which is published under the EA Originals banner, is a story about grief. But unlike other forms of media tackling the subject, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is a vibrant blend of Bantu mythology, each level taking the player through different emotions and quests to process their loss. We spoke with Abubakar Salim about creating Tales of Kenzera: ZAU , the importance of t...

Apr 12, 2024•20 min

INTERVIEW: Goran Stolevski on 'Housekeeping for Beginners'

We interview director Goran Stolevski about his new movie Housekeeping for Beginners . He shares what it's like growing up in a crowded house, working with young and untrained actors, and the importance of throwing away the rules.

Apr 08, 2024•16 min

Episode 45: Cinema for Gaza and Quiet on Set

CW: This episode discusses child abuse and sexual abuse at great length. This week, Alex, Neysha, and Swara talk about the ongoing Cinema for Gaza fundraiser and the documentary "Quiet on Set."

Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 19 min

INTERVIEW: Open Roads Team Wants You To Call Your Mom

Developed by the Open Roads Team and published by Annapurna Interactive, Open Roads doesn't rest on its laurels, which are its lead actresses, Kaitlyn Dever and Kerri Russell. Instead the game's dialogue, choices, and immersive art style is core to this mother-daughter story. We spoke with the Open Roads Team developers which included Amy Fincher (Executive Producer), Noël Clark (Art Director), Aaron Freedman (Engineering Lead), Sarah Robertson (Operations Manager & Associate Producer), and ...

Apr 03, 2024•21 min

REVIEW: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Jason and Prab review Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, but is the second lega-sequel in the franchise Firemaster hot or Death Chill cold?

Mar 22, 2024•26 min
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