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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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24:53

INTERVIEW: 'Thor: Metal Gods' with Serial Box...

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2019/12/30

When it comes to new serialized stories, it isn't just television you should be looking to, but Serial Box. Earlier this year, the platform dropped the continuation of science fiction favorite Orphan Black, with Orphan Black: The Next Chapter. Now, the audio and reading experience that is perfect for hungry readers launches its first title in partnership with Marvel Comics- Thor: Metal Gods. Thor: Metal Gods, the first of several original serialized fiction and audiobook series based on Marvel

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01:14:23

Episode 126: Die Hard Matters...But Why Tho?

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2019/12/25

It's Christmas time!! To celebrate this time of year, we're diving into the importance of a Christmas classic; DIE HARD. We cover the production history, the sequels, and just how Bruce Willis redefined what it means to be an action here. We also talk about Die Hard in a school, Die Hard on a bus, Die Hard on a cliff, and ask: Where is Die Hard in space?

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02:07:51

SPOILER REVIEW: The Rise of Skywalker

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2019/12/23

We haven't done one of these in a while but we figured we'd follow up our most downloaded episode, our spoiler review of The Last Jedi, and cover the end of the Skywalker Saga as we know it now - granted, Disney+ exists. We talk about our issues with the film, what we loved, and debate whether or not the sequel trilogy will hold up as a unified body of work. We discuss our faves, force sensitivity, and Rey's past. BE WARNED, spoilers there are. We also bring back Ritz, the owner of Comics Horizon

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01:09:23

Episode 125: The Terminator Matters...But Why Tho?

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2019/12/18

This week jump into the franchise that just keeps coming back. From Arnold, a franchise defining sequel, and Linda Hamilton to why we think no one showed up to Dark Fate, we're talking the Terminator franchise. Hit play as we take a deep dive into the franchise's history, T2's groundbreaking special effects from Industrial Light & Magic, the importance of Sarah Conner and how she defined a generation of heroines, and of course, we talk horrible, terrible, no good sequels and retcons.

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01:20:20

Episode 124: Power Rangers Matters...But Why Tho?

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2019/12/11

It's morphin' time! This week the crew is talking about the long history of the Power Rangers franchise. From toys, comics, movies, Mighty Morphin' and Mystic Force? We're covering it all, getting really nostalgic, and continuing the eternal debate: Was Rocky or Tommy the leader? And why was Tommy's suit so extra compared to everyone else?

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26:30

INTERVIEW: Bolo, Bruce Lee, and Warrior with Rich Ting

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2019/12/10

I got the chance to talk with Ting about Warrior, Bolo Yeung, and the world of martial arts. We even get into the inspiration Ting found in Bruce Lee's work, which not only influenced his acting career but also his life in sports and pursuing his black belt when he was 13. We get into how Ting connected to the role of Bolo immediately and how he and the series honored Bolo Yeung in his character. We even get into the physically taxing final fight scene between his character and Ah Sahm played by

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01:09:09

Episode 123: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles...

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2019/11/27

This week is all about the lasting love of Turtle Power as we cover Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - and if you didn't read that name to the tune of the song, who are you? Adrian brings us through the early beginnings as an adult comic, to the toy marketing, animated television show, and of course all three rounds of live-action. We get into the memories the turtles gave us and talk about why they're still here all these years later.

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38:25

INTERVIEW: La Voz de M.A.Y.O with Henry Barajas and...

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2019/11/26

I got the chance to speak with Barajas and Gonzo about this groundbreaking work, published by Top Cow Productions, an imprint of Image Comics. We spoke about the importance of telling our histories as people of color who have been erased and more importantly the pressure of bringing those stories to life. Barajas details his choice to improve the negative moments in Tata Rambo's life as well as the heroic activist ones. Gonzo dives into the influences on his art and recreating the time period in

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01:30:34

Episode 122: His Dark Materials Matters...But Why Tho?

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2019/11/13

** Spoiler Warning: We discuss key plot points and themes in the book series that the TV series of the same name is based on** With the new HBO/BBC series out, we figured it's time to grab our daemons and head into the world of Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials. In this episode with the help of Aaron from the Nerds Social Club Podcast, we dig into the lore, history and controversy around on of the UK's most beloved fantasy series.

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23:13

INTERVIEW: Kaiju and Mecha with ‘Ultramechatron Team...

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2019/11/13

I got the chance to speak with Ultramechatron Team Go! creator and star Mike Trapp about the creation of the series, his inspiration, and the work that goes into the comedy of show. Additionally, he talks about his role in the show as the useless torso helps him let loose and have some fun. Ultramechatron Team Go! from CollegeHumor’s DROPOUT is an original kaiju comedy, will premiere on their subscription-based streaming service on every Thursday. A parody of the kaiju and mecha genre, the series

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01:09:20

Episode 121: Scooby-Doo Matters...But Why Tho?

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2019/11/06

This week we're diving into the long history of Scooby-Doo. Find out how this Hanna-Barbera cartoon became a childhood staple for generations and why it continues to delight young fans. This episode we track its creation, it's longevity, and of course talk about how at the end of the day it's always just a rich old man in a mask trying to get us.

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01:06:52

NYCC 2019 RECAP: Castle Rock, Emergence, and More...

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2019/11/05

New York City Comic-Con may have happened last month, but our contributor has the inside scoop on round tables with the cast of ABC's Emergence, Hulu's Castle Rock, NBC's Lincoln, and even Samantha Bee's new mobile game that aims to get people involved in their local elections. This episode is a little different than what we normally do, but it's filled to the brim with NYCC 2019 content. Plus, Matt arrives at the decision that Castle Rock and Fringe are the same show, while Kristen attempts to

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01:06:38

Episode 120: Super Spooky Halloween Special

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2019/10/30

It's that time of the year and after a month of checking out the horrifying, the macabre, and the things we remember from our childhood we're turning to Halloween and talking about all the things we love watching during the spookiest of holidays. With recommendations from Halloweentown, Trick 'r Treat, and Hocus Pocus to the many "Treehouse of Horrors" and Buffy the Vampire Slayer Halloween episodes, we're excited to share all of our spooky favorites for you to add to your watchlist tomorrow. And of

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16:47

INTERVIEW: Subverting Horror Expectations and...

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2019/10/29

Netflix Original Rattlesnake is closing out the month of October for the platform with solid psychological horror uses the supernatural and morality in the best ways. At the Austin Film Festival, I got a chance to speak with the film's writer-director Zak Hilditch about storytelling, subverting expectations, and how the spirit of Stephen King horror runs through the character driven film. The film, which debuted at the Austin Film Festival was a blast to watch and from a storytelling perspective,

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25:15

INTERVIEW: Bigfoot and Vice with Writer-Director Zach...

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2019/10/24

Directed By Zach Lamplugh and co-written by Lamplugh & Brian Emond, The Vice Guide to Bigfoot is a paranormal comedy follows a millennial reporter, Brian (Emond) on the most important assignment of his career: Bigfoot. As the Austin Film Festival was gearing up to begin, I got the chance to sit down with Lamplugh and discuss the film and how it captures the spirit of "Popstar and Creep." In this interview, we discuss how Lampulgh and Edmond designed the comedy in the script and ultimately how much

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01:26:51

Episode 119: Nightmare on Elm Street Matters...But...

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2019/10/23

We're continuing out spooky streak for October with the Wes Craven classic: Nightmare on Elm Street. With the help of Alex, assignment editor at Frightday.com, we take a look back at the 9 films, the cultural impact they had, how absolutely absurd they are, and of course fo in-depth on the first one. We also break down the importance of practical effects throughout the films and the grand scale on which they were executed. Plus, we also discuss Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street and how the

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01:17:42

Episode 118: Hellraiser Matters..But Why Tho?

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2019/10/16

This week, we're continuing the spooky season with an episode dedicated to Clive Barker's Hellraiser. Initially, a novella from Barker named the Hellbound Heart, we talk about Hellraiser's production, story, and how it rocked the horror world. Plus, we get into the weirdness of cenobites, the commentary on pleasure and pain, plus we find out about the Hellraiser Christmas special comic, because of course. And yes, we talk about some of the other 10 films in the franchise.

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16:50

INTERVIEW: Practical Effects, Stories, and 'The...

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2019/10/15

At Fantastic Fest 2019 I got the opportunity to see The Mortuary Collection, an anthology film by director Ryan Spindell that gave me the same feelings I got when I saw Michael Dougherty's Trick 'r Treat for the first time. Set in a funeral home the film follows a young girl as she requests to be trained as an assistant to the home's mortician Montgomery Dark, played by the iconic Clancy Brown. As he shows her around he recounts 4 tales of terrifying and unique deaths in an attempt to shock her,

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27:07

INTERVIEW: Breaking the Model Minority Myth,...

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2019/10/14

There are more superhero stories in the public consciousness than ever before. However, they tend to focus on extremely similar characters to one another. Fortunately, as the superhero world becomes more diverse, ever so slowly Dennis Lui is pushing it forward. Lui is the creator of Raising Dion, a comic-turned-Netflix Original series focused on a young boy discovering his power after the death of his father and his mother's struggle to raise him and protect him from those who will hurt him. Liu,

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12:33

INTERVIEW: Myth, 'Alien,' and 'Memory' with Director...

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2019/10/11

Memory: The Origins of Alien premiered at Fantastic Fest 2019 from director Alexandre Philippe, known for 78/52. In Memory, Philippe explores the origins of one science fiction's most iconic films, Ridley Scott's Alien. But, this isn't just a production history, instead he discusses the myths and culture that formed the story of the film and how it could have only happened with the trio of Dan O'Bannon, H.R. Giger, and Ridley Scott. Beyond this, Philipped maps the history of the iconic

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