Best But Why Tho Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 49: Evil, Wretched Capitalisim In: The Case of the Lost Media 1:03:59

9d ago1:03:59

1:03:59

This week, Alex, Adrian, and Neysha talk about lost media: what is it, why does it happen, and what lost media do they wish they could get back.

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HHBSO 55: Should You Book an Atlantis Cruise If You're On The Fence? 24:13

8h ago24:13

24:13

This week I talk about how sticky I am for 10 minutes, but right after that, I talk about whether you should book an Atlantis cruise if you're on the fence about it and not sure you wanna go. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/support

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HHBSO 54: Solo Rates WAY UP on Atlantis Cruises 31:38

9d ago31:38

31:38

This week's main topic is the big price hike for solo cruisers on the Atlantis gay cruises. I also talk about my Myers-Briggs personality type, my daydreams about home renovations, and my hatred for sharing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/support

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HHBSO 53: Why Don't People Leash Their Dogs in Public? 31:57

17d ago31:57

31:57

This week it's a rant about people who do not put a leash on their dogs in public - I just don't get it... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/support

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HHBSO 52: Washing Machines Are My Dream Now 28:06

24d ago28:06

28:06

This week I talk about my hair getting longer and puffier, the cost of living in California, my teenage dream of becoming an actor, which pales to my current dream of washing machine, and a possible move to a different state... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/support…

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Episode 48: I Don't Want to Set the World On Fire (With These Sick Beats) 1:04:12

23d ago1:04:12

1:04:12

This week, Alex, Adrian, and Charles get into the power of music and how it impacts the way we experiences games, movies, and beyond.

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Elias Toufexis Explores Seraphim in Blood of Zeus Season 2 25:48

28d ago25:48

25:48

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 Seaso…

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INTERVIEW: Hades, Hera, And Blood of Zeus Season 2 with Charley & Vlas Parlapanides 44:10

30d ago44:10

44:10

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.…

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HHBSO 51: I Give You Permission to Skip Work (and School) 25:52

1M ago25:52

25:52

This week I talk about playing hooky, skipping work or school for no legit reason, and why you absolutely have my permission to do it. Hey, you don't work for me, why would I say no? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/support

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LJOF014 Kā bô lī-piān lám--leh | Embrace inconvenience, WHY? 1:10:15

1M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Ta̍k-ê lóng ài o-ló Tâi-oân sī chiok lī-piān ê só͘-chāi. M̄-koh chit chip J-siáⁿ kap lâi-pin Iông-soaⁿ sī-án-chóaⁿ leh thó-lūn Tâi-oân eng-kai ài piàn-sêng khah bô lī-piān ê kok-ka neh？ Often Taioan is praised for her convenience, however our host J-siáⁿ and guest Iông-soaⁿ are promoting Taioan to become a less convenient country, why? Kòe-tiûⁿ im-…

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HHBSO 50: Are you really working hard tho? 35:57

1M ago35:57

35:57

This week I talk about not styling my difficult hair, getting some SIBO-related depression, decoding my dreams, my concept of "working really hard", not monetizing hobbies, and I tackle some of your YouTube comments! My OF/Alt username is @kianraix and everything is linked on kianraix.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

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Episode 47: Binge vs. Weekly Round 82 Ding Ding 59:25

1M ago59:25

59:25

This week, Alex, Kate, and Swara get in the boxing ring yet again to bout over binge models versus weekly models for television releases.

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HHBSO 49: I'm back from Asia! 36:24

1M ago36:24

36:24

This week I talk about my Asia trip, annoyances in an airport lounge, going to a RuPaul's Drag Race watch party for the finale, how I flew business class without paying for it, and how Mom nearly bought some very expensive sneakers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/support…

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HHBSO 48: I'm in Asia! 19:20

2M ago19:20

19:20

This week we take a break from gay cruise advice and I tell you a little about my trip to Asia instead --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/support

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Episode 46: Play More Indie Games 1:14:37

2M ago1:14:37

1:14:37

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.

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INTERVIEW: Abubakar Salim Explores The Complexity And Vibrancy Of Grief 19:49

2M ago19:49

19:49

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…

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HHBSO 47: A Few Packing Tips for Airplanes and Cruises 24:25

2M ago24:25

24:25

This week I zoom in on a few categories of things that you think through when packing to fly on an airplane or sail on a cruise. What's the deal with batteries in luggage? How much alcohol can I bring on a cruise? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/support

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INTERVIEW: Goran Stolevski on 'Housekeeping for Beginners' 15:47

2M ago15:47

15:47

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.

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HHSBO 46: What If You Miss the Cruise Ship? 24:43

2M ago24:43

24:43

This week I talk about what can happen if you miss getting on a cruise ship, either during embarkation on day 1, or while the ship is docked at a port of call. Basically, just don't ever miss getting on the ship! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/support

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Episode 45: Cinema for Gaza and Quiet on Set 1:18:49

2M ago1:18:49

1:18:49

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."

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INTERVIEW: Open Roads Team Wants You To Call Your Mom 20:32

2M ago20:32

20:32

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 (…

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HHBSO 45: Team Atlantis: Who Are They & What They Do 26:44

2M ago26:44

26:44

This week I talk about the Team Atlantis volunteers. Who are they? What do they do? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/support

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Episode 44: Hands Up For Akira Toriyama 1:14:48

2M ago1:14:48

1:14:48

Earlier this month we lost the iconic storyteller, Akira Toriyama. This week, we remember him.

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REVIEW: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire 25:36

3M ago25:36

25:36

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

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HHBSO 44: D-ck Deck & Cruise Cards 22:43

3M ago22:43

22:43

This week I answer a listener's questions about the D-ck Deck and whether anyone still uses cruise cards --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/support

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HHBSO 43: How to Get on a Sold-Out Atlantis Gay Cruise 25:13

3M ago25:13

25:13

This week I get advice how to get yourself a cabin on a sold-out Atlantis gay cruise. Plus, i think I wanna turn this into a proper gay cruise/party podcast...but what should I call it? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/support

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HHBSO 42: Advice for Couples on a Gay Cruise / OnlyFans is a Real Business 32:11

3M ago32:11

32:11

This week I answer a listener's question about couples going on a gay cruise where they don't both want to do all the same activities onboard and how to still have a good time together. Then I talk a bit about my OnlyFan journey and how it's a real job and a real business, which you can find everywhere under KianRaiX. --- Support this podcast: http…

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Episode 43: Are The Oscars More Diverse This Year? Alex Asks to a Chorus of Laughing "No's" 1:04:21

3M ago1:04:21

1:04:21

This week, we're talking about the Oscar's. Alex, Kate, and Jason talk about everything they watched (which is more than the voters), what they avoided, and the real snubbs that weren't Margot Robbie.

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HHBSO 41: 1st Time Gay Cruise FAQs 36:45

3M ago36:45

36:45

This week I tackle some of the common questions that first time gay cruisers frequently ask. Is it fine to go solo? What is the embarkation process like? What clothes should I pack? How does Wifi work? Do I tip while onboard? How do I meet new people and make friends? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/support…

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Saying No to Sex (Politely) 25:50

4M ago25:50

25:50

She Show Videos: After Dark is back for another episode... after an unplanned and months long hiatus from the audio world!? Thanks for your patience #shesquad! This episode centers around the topic: Saying No (Politely). Inevitably, sex will be offered, presented, or suggested to you during a time when you just aren't up for it- for whatever reason…

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HHBSO 40: Mythbuster - Only "Young & Pretty" Guys Are on Gay Cruises 31:46

4M ago31:46

31:46

This week I talk about the comments you see about there's only 1 type of guy on gay cruises, that it's just "young" "pretty" "muscle" boys apparently, and how impossibly WRONG they are. And apparently someone (or a bot!) thinks I ever was able to pick and choose guys at will? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/s…

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Episode 42: Piracy is Our Oral Tradition 1:05:54

4M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

What do you do when companies are erasing art from existence? What do you do if you never really own media if its digital? Alex, Kate, and Adrian talk about the erasing of Funimation as a platform, the taking down of games, and other general dystopian "you don't own it" corporate attitudes and where piracy fits into it all.…

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HHBSO 39: Buying & Selling Cabins on a Gay Cruise 32:36

4M ago32:36

32:36

This week I talk about buying and selling cabins on an Atlantis gay cruise, especially around rate changes for those who are selling a cabin they've already booked and those who are looking to take over someone else's cabin. I also talk about getting into TikTok and why I'm doing it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

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Episode 41: Let People Be Big 52:27

4M ago52:27

52:27

This week, Alex, Kate, and Neysha talk about body diversity in media and how casting thin actresses for buff characters perpetuates outdated and colonial ideas of beauty.

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HHBSO 38: Don't Have Public Sex on a Gay Cruise 37:27

4M ago37:27

37:27

In part 2 of this 2-part podcast, David and I talk about (why you shouldn't have) public sex on a gay cruise, the unique way that David dances (and bruises), David Attenborough at Sorrento's at 5am, and (gasp!) orgies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/support

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HHBSO 37: David on the Atlantis Caribbean January Cruise 34:06

4M ago34:06

34:06

In part 1 of this 2-part podcast, David and I talk about online comments and media articles on Atlantis gay cruises, David's time on the Atlantis Caribbean cruise last week, and a potential new Asia Atlantis cruise coming in 2025. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/support…

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HHBSO 36: Best Cabin Locations on a Gay Cruise 36:44

5M ago36:44

36:44

In this week's episode, I give useful consumer advice: where on an Atlantis gay cruise ship is the best place to book your cabin? Plus a little bit about different cabin types and how booking rooms work with Atlantis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/support

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Episode 40: But Like, What If Steamboat Willy F***ed? 1:03:01

5M ago1:03:01

1:03:01

This week, Alex, Kate, and Jason talk public domain and why everyone collectively went "But Like, What If Steamboat Willy F***ed?" They discuss the immediate reaction to make anything public domain sexy or a horror story from Pooh Blood & Honey to all of the muder-varients of Steamboat Willy.

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HHBSO 35: My 2023 Recap & 2024 Outlook 39:24

5M ago39:24

39:24

In this week's episode, I attempt (likely not super successfully) to recap my weird 2023 and take a guess at whether 2024 will be any different. Somehow there's a healthy dose of opinions on college life and office corporate culture mixed it.. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/support…

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HHBSO 34: Getting Sick After White Party Bangkok 32:20

5M ago32:20

32:20

In this week's episode, the first of 2024, I talk all about our White Party Bangkok experience this year and how we picked up some gnarly virus that made us real sick. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/support

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Episode 39: Do People Like Sci-Fi? (Seems Like No) 58:23

5M ago58:23

58:23

This week, Alex, Kate, and Matt ask the question: Do people really like sci-fi? Or do they just like space fantasy and think that everything else is boring?

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Episode 38: Is Your War Over Now? 54:05

5M ago54:05

54:05

This week Alex, Kate, and Matt get together to say goodbye to 2023 and talk about all the things they loved in pop culture throughout the year. From video games to movies and why Godzilla Minus One needs an oscar, listen to our last episode of 2023.

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HHBSO 33: More on Gay Cruises & Circuit Parties 28:01

6M ago28:01

28:01

In part 2 of this 2-part podcast, David and I talk about our Instagram algorithms, recycling party outfits, more about why we love gay cruises, our absolute favorite thing to do after a party, Sour Skittles which are the best and the worst, and excuse us as we go through our prep for WPBKK. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…

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HHBSO 32: Fiscally Responsible Adults (Not Us) 28:00

6M ago28:00

28:00

In part 1 of this 2-part podcast, David and I talk about taking selfies, reposting memes, being financially responsible adults, how the name of the podcast came about, and for the first time we talk politics (but only a little bit). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/support…

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HHBSO 31: What's a Gay Cruise Like? 2024 Atlantis Gay Cruises 29:24

6M ago29:24

29:24

In this week's special episode, David and I talk about the gay cruises that Atlantis will be sailing in 2024, with our take on each of them, and we also chat about what the general gay cruise experience is like, especially for those who have been on one before. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/support…

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Episode 37: "Why" Is The Spice of Life 1:04:59

6M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

This week Alex is joined by Jason and Adrian to talk about the validity of disliking things, and how sometimes it’s alright to hate stuff, no matter what the internet says. From Star Wars to Fast X and beyond, there’s something for everyone (to dislike).

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HHBSO 30: If You Can't Drive a Big SUV, Get a Smaller Car 33:44

6M ago33:44

33:44

This week I talk about getting the sniffles in cold weather, Friendsgiving and what I'm thankful for this year, my non-side non-hustles, pulling my hamstring, doing the treasure hunt at the gym, and being courteous...but am I really? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hhbso/support…

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From Patreon: I Bet You Haven't Seen This - Episode 1 19:30

6M ago19:30

19:30

[From Patreon] Welcome to a new bi-weekly Patreon exclusive show, I Bet You Haven't Seen This. Every other week, Patrons at any tier will get to hear about at least three things we bet you haven't seen and why you totally should. This week, But Why Tho's Senior Editor Jason takes the reigns to walk you through what's on VOD, what's seating in theat…

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HHBSO 29: I Have a Dog Crate but No Dog 40:59

7M ago40:59

40:59

This week I talk about some secrets of filming for YouTube, fall Los Angeles weather, what podcasts I'm listening to (including my own?), Suze Orman, getting so much anxiety watching Heartstopper season 2, and the truth about why I have a dog crate in my living room even though I don't have a dog. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif…

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Episode 36: We're All A Little Bloodthirsty 57:54

7M ago57:54

57:54

This week, Alex, Adrian, and Kate talk about the appeal of competition as entertainment. From Survivor to The Challenge and Physical 100, the trio talk about why they like watching this specific genre of entertainment and why we're all just a little bloodthirsty in the end.

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