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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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42:43

INTERVIEW: Sierrra Barnes — 'Creator of Hans Vogel Is...

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2023/09/06

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...

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2023/09/03

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 Benedikta Harman (Nina Yndis) to discuss what it's like joining the legacy of such a special franchise, the skill involved with voice acting, and how the

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Episode 30: Nobody's Got Time For That

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2023/08/23

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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26:58

INTERVIEW: Reflecting on the 1000th Episode of 'One...

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2023/08/18

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. Luffy, Luci Christian, who voices Nami; Sonny Strait, the voice of Ussop; and Eric Vale, the voice of Sanji.

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22:46

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

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2023/08/15

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 newcomers to yet another grand adventure. We spoke with Cezar Virtosu, the Creative Director at HexWorks, and Saul Gascon, Head of Studio and Executive

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12:54

INTERVIEW: Hello Kitty is For Everyone With...

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2023/08/10

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 talk to, make friends with, and adventure the world of brand with Hello Kitty, Karumi, Aggretsuko, and more. We got the chance to talk with Chelsea Howe,

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

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2023/08/09

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 joy and why you should never listen to them.

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

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2023/07/31

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 co-showrunners, writer and co-showrunner Keto Shimizu was a pivotal part of making it the success it was. Many fans bemoaned its somewhat abrupt

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SDCC 2023: Interview with Jeff Bergman, AKA Bugs...

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2023/07/31

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, and so many more icons of animation, legendary voice actor Jeff Bergman has voiced them all in TV and film from the late 80s to today, along with other

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SDCC 2023: E.K Johnston Discusses'Star Wars: Crimson...

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2023/07/22

At San Diego Comic-Con 2023, we had the opportunity to sit down with E.K Johnston, the renowned author behind critically acclaimed Star Wars novels like Ahsoka and the Queens Trilogy. With her upcoming novel Crimson Climb on the horizon, Johnston shared insights into her approach to writing iconic characters such as Ahsoka and Padme, delving into their unique journeys while staying true to the beloved Star Wars canon. In this interview, she also offers a glimpse into the challenges Qi'ra faces in

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INTERVIEW: Union Strong with Dani Fernandez

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2023/07/19

The WGA has been on strike for almost 80 days, just 20 shy of how long the strike of 2007-2008 lasted, and as of last week, SAG-AFTRA joined the picket line as the AMPTP refused to concede in contract negotions. To say that this is a watershed moment is some how not strong enough. As the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike to ensure fair wages and working conditions and protect their craft from AI, we wanted to do a very special episode to talk about what you can do to help support the unions working for a

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Episode 27: The Problem With That Thing You Like

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2023/07/12

This week Alex is joined by Swara and Adrian to discuss the state of Twitter, the Grimace Shake, and how to handle things that maybe didn’t age great. From the Problem with Apu to the Breakfast Club to Transformers, there’s a bit of everything here.

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Episode 26: At Least He's Hot

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2023/06/29

This week, Alex, Kate, and Matt discuss the interview with Xbox's Matt Booty that explained how long video games take to make. The trio discusses what kinds of expectations fans put on studios, what pressures studios put on developers, and where developers are in all of this. How long should games take to make? How soon should studios announce them? We dive in.

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But Why Tho? Reviews Summer Game Fest

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2023/06/21

Kate and Matt got the chance to be on-site in LA for Summer Game Fest, the Xbox Games Showcase, and the Ubisoft Forward. In this episode, they talk about the highs of the fest, their favorite hands-on previews for games and what they're looking forward to. From Alan Wake 2 to MK1 and Prince of Persia: Lost Crown, 33 Immortals, and Disney Illusion Island, they got you covered with their impressions from the fests.

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32:08

INTERVIEW: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre with Gun's...

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2023/06/20

At the pre-launch party for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, we got the chance to sit down with GUN's Creative Director Ronnie Hobbs, actor Damian Maffei, the voice of Johnny, and horror legend Kane Hodder, about the game, and what its like to bring what has become a vital part of horror and Texas mythos to life.

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INTERVIEW: Creating Cyberpunk 2077's "Phantom...

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2023/06/20

At Summer Game Fest 2023, we got the chance to play a demo that introduced us to about 45 minutes of gameplay in Dogtown. On a mission to find a relic, we work through the demo, fighting enemies and exploring the new zone. We also got the chance to speak with the “Phantom Liberty” Game Director, Gabe Amatangelo, who expanded on elements that players can look forward to when the expansion releases.

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01:02:55

Episode 25: For Real Though, Just Be Kind

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2023/06/14

I’m your host, Alex, joined this week by Charles and Adrian. This week, we’re talking about hobby intimidation. What creates it? How do you deal with it? All that good stuff. But first, we dive into some of the new games announced at the showcases this week.

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INTERVIEW: Exploring CS:GO and Dallas' Esports...

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2023/06/14

When it comes to esports, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) is one of the leaders. In fact, Counter-Strike has been one of the mainstay first-person-shooter drivers since the birth of esports. This is what makes the Intel Extreme Masters Dallas tournaments all the more interesting and fulfilling at Dreamhack Dallas 2023. At the convention, we spoke with Sean Clark, Senior Director of the Counter-Strike ecosystem at ESL Faceit Group (EFG), about the longevity of Counter-Strike, the

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22:27

INTERVIEW: Embracing GGForAll At Dreamhack Dallas...

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2023/06/06

When it comes to esports, it's important to make the experience inclusive. Gaming, at its core, is for everyone no matter who they are. Because of this, it's fantastic to see ESL Faceit Group (EFG) invest time and commitment to their GGForAll initiative, which aims to fulfill one of the organization's pillars: Universal participation. At Dreamhack Dallas 2023, we got the chance to talk with Claudia Beaton, the Vice President of People and Culture at EFG. Beaton's role is leading diversity, equity

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Episode 24: Reviewing Reviewer's Reviews

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2023/06/01

This week, Alex, Kate, and Katherine dive into the world of reviews. Are they necessary? Do you read them? And what's better, a binary Rotten and Fresh or a grading scale of any kind? In this episode, the crew breaks down how the depreciating of reviews in our more connected world may be connected to falling media literacy and of course, bite-sized TikTok videos and more.

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