Best But Why Tho The Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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

1d 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

6d 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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INTERVIEW: Goran Stolevski on 'Housekeeping for Beginners' 15:47

10d 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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Episode 45: Cinema for Gaza and Quiet on Set 1:18:49

16d ago1:18:49

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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

16d 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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Episode 44: Hands Up For Akira Toriyama 1:14:48

22d 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

27d 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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Episode 43: Are The Oscars More Diverse This Year? Alex Asks to a Chorus of Laughing "No's" 1:04:21

2M ago1:04:21

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

2M 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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Episode 41: Let People Be Big 52:27

2M 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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Episode 40: But Like, What If Steamboat Willy F***ed? 1:03:01

3M 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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Episode 39: Do People Like Sci-Fi? (Seems Like No) 58:23

3M 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

4M 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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Episode 37: "Why" Is The Spice of Life 1:04:59

5M 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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From Patreon: I Bet You Haven't Seen This - Episode 1 19:30

5M 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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Episode 36: We're All A Little Bloodthirsty 57:54

5M 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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INTERVIEW: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan with Art Director Ovidio Cartagena 24:21

5M ago24:21

24:21

Wizards of the Coast and Magic: the Gathering have been embracing diversity in fantasy storytelling. With a beautifully adapted Lord of the Rings set that was released earlier in 2023 and The Lost Caverns of Ixalan set, it's a beautiful time to see yourself represented in fantasy in ways that haven't been present before. This month, Magic the Gathe…

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Episode 35: Opps, All Recommends 52:44

6M ago52:44

52:44

If this week’s episode was a cereal it would be Oops All Recommendations. Listen along as Alex, Swara, and Adrian share the things that have them excited. From manga to TV to games and beyond, if you’re looking for something to love we’ve got you covered.

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INTERVIEW: Saga And Horror In Alan Wake II With Sam Lake & Kyle Rowley 25:27

6M ago25:27

25:27

Alan Wake II is already set to be one of the top games of the year. With layered horror storytelling and a mixed-medium approach to game design, this sequel to 2010's Alan Wake carries on the legacy of one of gaming's biggest horror-mystery icons. Developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Epic Games, we got the chance to talk with Creative…

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Episode 34: Talking About Pop Culture When The World Is On Fire 1:05:46

6M ago1:05:46

1:05:46

This week, Alex, Kate, and Swara skip the news, skip the jokes, and get serious. Whether it's saying, "it's a great year for gaming," when every studio is laying off developers, talking about movies during a strike, or having podcasts while a genocide is being allowed to happen, how do we keep talking about pop culture when the world is so...bad? I…

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Mother Wounds 28:12

6M ago28:12

28:12

Our relationships to our parents can impact us in ways we've never even considered. Join the doctors as they discuss the cause of mother wounds and how to navigate them. 🦚Follow The RePsychled Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheRePsychledPodcast 🎧Mood Music: Dear Mama by Tupac Shakur- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mb1ZvUDvLDY 🧠Psych101: Mother Wounds …

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Episode 33: Eternal Content of the Game as Service Mind 1:03:58

6M ago1:03:58

1:03:58

This week, Alex, Kate, and Matt talk about games as service. Which genres benefit from it? Which ones struggle with the pivot? And, we debate, the question: Sequel versus constant expansions? While live service may bring an eye roll from some gamers, we think they may just be an answer to some of gaming's problems.…

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The Cost of Passe Blanc 24:06

7M ago24:06

24:06

Join the doctors as they give a brief glimpse into Passe Blanc and the complexities those choosing it may face. 🦚Follow The RePsychled Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheRePsychledPodcast 🎧Mood Music: Half Breed by Cher- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6E98ZRaU1s 🧠Psych101: 'A Chosen Exile': Black People Passing in White America https://www.npr.org/sec…

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Dis-Bra'd | I Don't Know About All That 1:08:24

7M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

It's time for another unfiltered session. Dis-Bra'd is typically a 3rd and 5th Wednesday Live session, but we had to switch up the schedule for October. This session centers on Krayzie Bone, Kevin McCarthy, Tupac Shakur, and host of other bite size conversations. As usual, there will be no sugar coating. Just straight talk. Grab your favorite bever…

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INTERVIEW: Lee Majdoub and Sarah Beaulieu on the Cultural Power of Assassin's Creed: Mirage 24:19

7M ago24:19

24:19

Assassin's Creed Mirage is bringing this iconic video game franchise back to its roots in more ways than one. Perhaps most significantly, by setting this installment in West Asia (the Middle East) once again, like the original Assassin's Creed, Ubisoft has moved the franchise forward by taking it back to its roots. By giving us another Arab Assassi…

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INTERVIEW: Shohreh Aghdashloo on 'Assassin's Creed Mirage' 18:49

7M ago18:49

18:49

As the Assassin's Creed franchise returns to its roots in West Asia for Assassin's Creed: Mirage, allowing players to explore the splendor of Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate in the 9th Century, Ubisoft has recruited a Persian legend to help bring this story to life. An icon in Iranian and many other SWANA communities and beyond, Shohreh Aghdas…

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INTERVIEW: Creating 'Castlevania: Nocturne' and "Hot Goth Guys" With Sam & Adam Deats and Kevin Kolde 23:21

7M ago23:21

23:21

Castlevania: Nocturne Season 1 is here and it's expanding the world of the hit series, that some people would say broke the video game adaptation curse (it's me, I'm some people). Set in the 18th century in the middle of the French Revolution, audiences are introduced to a new Belmont, and a new evil, the Vampire Messiah. In this interview, Directo…

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How to Be a Player (1997) | Movie Mental Breakdown 57:04

7M ago57:04

57:04

Movie Mental Breakdown (MMB) is our version of a movie review with a mental health twist. Today's movie is How to be a Player. This movie is a day in the life of player, Drayton Jackson (Bill Bellamy), and his friends as he schools them on what it takes to get and keep the ladies. Little does he know all of that is about to change. 🎧Mood Music: Big…

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...But Why Tho? | Dis-Bra'd 1:20:01

7M ago1:20:01

1:20:01

It's time for another unfiltered session. Dis-Bra'd is typically a 3rd and 5th Wednesday Live session with the doctors where they discuss any and everything. Today's trending topics are: Tems & Future, Halle Bailey, Teyana Taylor & Iman Shumpert, Sergio Brown, and many more. here will be no sugar coating. Just straight talk. Grab your favorite beve…

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Episode 32: Leave The Tomatoes On The Vine 1:22:46

7M ago1:22:46

1:22:46

This week, Alex, Kate, and Matt are on to talk about Rotten Tomatoes or, more importantly the "Decomposition of Rotten Tomatoes," the Vulture article that questioned not only the legitimacy as the aggregator but the critics of it as well. Do we need a middle ground? Or is fresh and rotten enough? Also, how does widening access almost always result …

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INTERVIEW: 'Disney Illusion Island' Past, Present, and Future With Dlala Studios 33:32

7M ago33:32

33:32

It's not every day that a studio gets handed the keys to Disney's most magical property, Mickey and Friends. Recently, Dlala Studios was given that chance and more in their new game, Disney Illusion Island. In their fresh take on the Metroidvania genre, Dlala got to create their own fresh story for Disney's Fab 4, and even were one of the historica…

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Types of Red Pill Men 19:33

8M ago19:33

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Join the doctors as they continue the Manosphere conversation. Today's session breaks down the different types of "red pill" men and the journey they may take to get there.🦚Follow The RePsychled Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheRePsychledPodcast 🎧Mood Music:The Story of OJ by JAY-Z- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM7lw0Ovzq0&pp=ygUPdGhlIHN0b3J5IG9mIG…

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INTERVIEW: Building A Lasting Community in 'Wizard101' 47:16

8M ago47:16

47:16

At PAX West 2023, we got the chance to talk to Design Director Artie Rogers and Narrative Director Sam Johnson, developers on Wizard101 and Pirate101. In this interview, the duo discusses the importance of building an MMO that is driven by the community and how Wizard101 has been able to evolve over time to offer players the ability to play how the…

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Episode 31: Consume Content Now, Or Else 59:36

8M ago59:36

59:36

This week Alex, Katherine, and a Charles sit down to talk about how consumption and capitalism collide when a movie, game, or show launches. Is it your fault when something “underperforms?” Do studios give shows enough time to breathe before canceling them? All that and more this week on But Why Tho.…

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INTERVIEW: Phoenix Labs Talks Collaboration In 'Fae Farm' From Development To Play 14:11

8M ago14:11

14:11

Phoenix Labs has swung for the fences with its cozy dungeoneering social sim Fae Farm. With elements of core cozy games like managing your homestead, gathering materials, tending to animals, talking to villagers, fishing, and, of course, customizing your character's appearance whenever you want. But the added ability to find resources in dungeons a…

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Glamour of the Red Pill 19:44

8M ago19:44

19:44

Today's session starts the beginning of a month long look into the Manosphere. This session will be an introduction into that world and provide the foundation for the rest of the month. 🦚Follow The RePsychled Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheRePsychledPodcast 🎧Mood Music: Just A Dog by Big Moe- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSbpYLuXLII 🧠Psych101: ht…

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INTERVIEW: Sierrra Barnes — 'Creator of Hans Vogel Is Dead' 42:43

8M ago42:43

42:43

Hans Vogel is Dead began as a webcomic nearly a decade ago, written and illustrated by Sierra Barnes. Now publishing its first of three volumes with Dark Horse, But Why Tho met Barnes at her studio to hear about the series, its origins, Barnes' influences, comic lettering, and what makes the series special.…

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INTERVIEW: Bringing Final Fantasy XVI with the Voice Cast and Localization Director 33:21

8M ago33:21

33:21

Final Fantasy XVI, the latest addition to the storied Square Enix franchise, is a large and beautiful world with complex and dynamic characters. At PAX West 2023, we sat down with Localization Director Michael-Christopher Koji Fox, and some of the voices behind beloved characters, including Clive Rosfield (Ben Starr), Margrace (Jonathan Case), and …

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People Are Really Trippin' | Dis-Bra'd 1:11:53

8M ago1:11:53

1:11:53

It's time for another unfiltered session. Dis-Bra'd is typically a 3rd and 5th Wednesday Live session with the doctors where they discuss any and everything. This week the doctors discuss Coco Gauff, Mitch McConnell, and Fresh & Fit. There will be no sugar coating. Just straight talk. Grab your favorite beverage and join the conversation. Dis-Bra'd…

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Episode 30: Nobody's Got Time For That 1:01:17

8M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

This week, Alex, Jason, and Kate talk about time - and more importantly how we just don't have any of it anymore. With longer games coming out like Baldur's Gate 3, a stacked movie season, and more on the horizon, how does anyone find the time to play and watch, well, everything they're interested in?…

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The Help (2011) | Movie Mental Breakdown 1:07:52

8M ago1:07:52

1:07:52

Movie Mental Breakdown (MMB) is our version of a movie review with a mental health twist. Today's movie is The Help set in 1960s Mississippi. The movie follows Skeeter (Emma Stone) after returning from college with big dreams of becoming a writer. When given a less than ideal job assignment, she turns her small town upside down by interviewing the …

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INTERVIEW: Reflecting on the 1000th Episode of 'One Piece' with the Voice Cast 26:58

8M ago26:58

26:58

We were honored to chat with the voices that have skillfully brought some of the most iconic characters in anime to life in the English dub. Their work and dedication to this series have significantly shaped its charm, growth, and adventurous spirit. We dive into all that in this exclusive video featuring Colleen Clickenbeard, the voice of Monkey D…

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What in the World is Going On? | Dis-Bra'd 1:18:09

8M ago1:18:09

1:18:09

It's time for another unfiltered session. Join the doctors as they discuss Keke Palmer, Usher, Hawaiian Wildfires, Rankin County 6, and the Battle of Montgomery. Dis-Bra'd is typically a 3rd and 5th Wednesday Live session with the doctors where they discuss any and everything. There will be no sugar coating. Just straight talk. Grab your favorite b…

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INTERVIEW: Finding The Balance In ‘Lords Of The Fallen’ 22:46

9M ago22:46

22:46

After 9 years, HexWorks is creating Lords of the Fallen, a sequel/reboot to the 2014 title of the same name. The original was one of the earliest games that attempted to put its own spin on the action RPG genre. After nearly a decade of innovation and mainstream success, the latest genre entry is attempting to capitalize on these lessons and invite…

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INTERVIEW: Hello Kitty is For Everyone With Sunblink's Chelsea Howe 12:54

9M ago12:54

12:54

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a cozy and epic joining of Sanrio and open-world gaming. Described as a combination of Breath of the Wild and Animal Crossing, this Apple Arcade exclusive from Sunblink is a large world. With the driving motto of "Small gift, big smile," Sanrio is a cultural touchstone, and in this game, players get the chance to tal…

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Episode 29: "Pink Isn't for Black Girls" and Other Lies 1:02:27

9M ago1:02:27

1:02:27

This week, Alex, Neysha, and Kate talk about the things they love that people told them they couldn't. With Barbie smashing the box office, we discuss what to do when someone makes a piece of pop culture "not for you." Barbie isn't for Black girls, anime isn't for women; horror isn't real cinema. We talk about the lies that get told to stop your jo…

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What is a Karen? 21:29

9M ago21:29

21:29

Today's session continues the discussion of the trope/meme Karen. The doctors discuss the definition of a Karen and further breakdown how this person's behaviors impact the world around them. 🦚Follow The RePsychled Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheRePsychledPodcast 🎧Mood Music: Bitch by Meredith Brooks- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ivt_N2Zcts&pp=y…

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Karen: The Origin Story 19:27

9M ago19:27

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Today's session starts the beginning of a month long look into slang term "Karen". This session will break down the history leading to the term. 🦚Follow The RePsychled Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheRePsychledPodcast🎧Mood Music: Toxic by Brittney Spears- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOZuxwVk7TU&pp=ygUUdG94aWMgYnJpdG5leSBzcGVhcnM%3D🧠Psych101:https…

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SDCC 2023: Keto Shimizu of "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" 13:14

9M ago13:14

13:14

DC's Legends of Tomorrow was one of The CW's most popular and critically acclaimed shows. Besides being very diverse for a mainline superhero show, it touched on almost every genre you could think of, and with its delightful cast and witty writers, both sets of whom are now on strike, it created something strikingly memorable. Along with her fellow…

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SDCC 2023: Interview with Jeff Bergman, AKA Bugs Bunny Himself 10:10

9M ago10:10

10:10

Mel Blanc was a voice-over legend, originating and playing, for decades until his death, the voices of all the Looney Tunes characters and many more for Warner Brothers. When he passed away in 1989, another voiceover actor would rise to continue his legacy. From Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Marvin, the Martian, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester, Tweety, …

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