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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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01:03:50

Episode 40: Thor Matters...But Why Tho?

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2017/11/08

Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor! This week we channel the God of Thunder in order tell you why we think he matters in comics and beyond. Kate lead through his origin and how Marvel took a god and made him a hero all while using Norse mythology as a base. From his worthiness, family, and the use of his solo movies by Marvel for STEM initiatives, Thor matters...but why tho? Music used: Mighty Thor opening song from 1966

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01:11:56

Episode 39: Halloween Matters...But Why Tho?

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2017/10/31

On Halloween night in 1978 there was a killing spree in Haddonfield, Illinois. Made on a small budget and grossing millions of dollars, John Carpenter's Halloween cemented the path of slashers and gave rise to one of the most iconic villains: Michael Myers and all those to follow. To celebrate the Kate's favorite holiday, she brings the guys through the history of Halloween and why it all matters, with help from returning guest Alex Paterno (host of What We Talk About When We Talk About and

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01:24:09

Episode 38: Resident Evil Matters...But Why Tho?

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2017/10/25

Happy Halloween month! 21 years, 26 games, and 6 live action movies later, the Resident Evil franchise is still holding it's spot in video game history. Resident horror buff, Kate brings us through one of her favorite video games. She walks the guys through the games, gives us a break down of the games, and maps out the franchise's convoluted production history. We talk about how the series put horror gaming on the map, scared the crap out of us, and evolved with time. As the largest of Capcom's

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01:25:30

Crossover 4: Selena y los Podcasters with It's About...

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2017/10/18

22 years after her death, this Tejano legend is still revered, loved, and idolized, but why tho? This week Kate sat down with Justine and Brittney from the true crime podcast It's About Damn Crime to talk about La Reina, The Mexican Madonna, The Queen of Tejano, Selena Quintanilla Perez. Make sure to head over to www.itsaboutdamncrime.com, listen to their podcast, and follow them on twitter @IADCpodcast Music used: "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" and "Tu Solo Tu" by Selena Quintanilla Perez Header Image

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01:30:40

Episode 37: Assassin's Creed Matters

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2017/10/11

In honor of Assassin's Creed Origins, we headed into the world of Ubisoft's 10 year old franchise: Assassin's Creed. Matt brings us trough the game's story, mythology, and how it became one of the most successful franchises. Matt also explains how the franchise went from one of his all-time favorites to one he skips. Then we discuss the role history plays, the games' diversity, lightly touch on some time-travelling Fassbender, and then talk about what Origins has in store for the franchise.

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01:01:36

Episode 36: The CWverse Matters (pt.2 Representation...

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2017/10/06

In part 2 of this week's conversation about the CWverse, we talk about how the DC TV shows have succeeded in casting and writing diverse characters, how relationships are at the heart of our heroes' stories, and how the CW was able to build worlds for each of the shows that feel distinct but fit together perfectly. We finish our conversation with Swara Salih by explaining how the CWverse fits in the pantheon of superhero television. Do you have a fan but why tho for this episode? Email us at

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01:12:02

Episode 36: The CWverse Matters (pt.1 Our Favorites &...

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2017/10/04

This week we welcome back Swara Salih from the Beltway Banthas podcast as we discuss the importance of the CWverse. The CW started a DC TV universe that has expanded across 4 shows: Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl, as well comics and animated web-series. We start the conversation by getting out our biases, talking about the series and characters that we love, the ones we hate, and the ones that fall in both categories. Adrian breaks down the shows into their IMDB synopses and

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01:31:46

Episode 35: Star Trek Captains Matter...But Why Tho?

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2017/09/27

This week, in honor of Star Trek: Discovery, we're talking about the most important debate topic in the Star Trek fandom: The Captains. We walk through what makes them tick, what makes them unique, and ultimately how their personalities have melded with our own. We don't go through the history of Trek but you can tune in to Episode 4 to check that out. Instead we keep focus and try to find a captain for Chris Pine lover and Trek newbie Matt. Let us know who your favorite captain is why they matter

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Missions that Matter: Full Interview with Brian from...

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2017/09/24

This week we discussed the charity SideQuest and what it does to help connect gamers with charities and raise money. This is the full interview with Executive Director Brian Truong. Follow them at @SideQuestOrg And email Brian at Brian@sidequest.org

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Episode 34: Missions that Matter, SideQuest

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2017/09/20

This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Brian Truong, Executive Director of SideQuest, a charitable organization that aims to connect gamers and use their passion for nerdy things to do good. For more information how you can get involved, check out the shownotes below. We talk about the power of community engagement, meet-ups, and explore how SideQuest connects gamers to charities like Stack-Up.org and Extra Life. The full interview will be released this weekend September 23rd, 2017.

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01:14:25

Episode 33: Scream Matters...But Why Tho?

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2017/09/13

This week we're back in the horror genre discussing the movie that defined 90's horror and started its own subgenre: Scream. We're joined by Alex Paterno, host of What We Talk About When We Talk About and assignment editor at Frightday.com. Kate takes us through the 1996 movie by Wes Craven and then explains how a movie so symbolic of the 90's has joined the classics. Iconic, funny, and a little bloody, Scream matters...but why tho? Follow Alex on Twitter: @MostAlwaysAlex Listen to his podcast on

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01:18:21

Crossover 3: Game of Thrones Ssn 7 Recap with Swara...

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2017/09/06

The night is dark and full of spoilers. This week we break down each episode of Game of Thrones season 7 with guest co-host Swara Salih from Beltway Banthas. We give our reactions to each episode, our favorites, our pet peeves, our predictions for season 8, and unanimously agree that we need to put Bran back in the tree. So join the conversation with us! You can find Swara at: @swarasalih1 and @BeltwayBanthas "Beltway Banthas is a Star Wars podcast about the intersection of fandom and the things

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01:02:01

The Defenders: Spoiler Review

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2017/09/05

This week we talk the long awaited team-up between Daredevil, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist. We talk about our hopes, our thoughts, and ultimately whether this mini-series redeemed or spoiled the characters we've met so far. Make sure to join the discussion on our Twitter and Facebook and let us know what you think! @ButWhyThoPC

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01:14:30

Episode 32: The NFL Matters (pt. 2 Social Issues and...

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2017/08/31

*trigger warning, we discuss domestic violence and sexual assault in this episode* In part 2, we talk about the social issues and impact of the NFL and its players. Kate takes us through the charitable work of the league and the fines that happen when a player attempts to use there playtime as a platform. Matt brings us through the interesting history of how the league went from having Black and Native players in the beginning to moving to a league that that needed to was forced into integration by

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01:06:37

Episode 32: The NFL Matters (pt.1 History, Economics,...

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2017/08/30

In part 1 of 2, Matt brings us through the long history of the NFL, the teams, mergers, and how became and ultimately gave up the status of a non-profit organization. We also talk about the dynasties, how the same teams keep winning, and what it's like love a team that hasn't had good years since before you were born.

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01:20:05

Episode 31: World of Warcraft Matters...But Why Tho?

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2017/08/24

This week Adrian brings us to the world of Azeroth. We talk about World of Warcraft, it's history, it's changes, and it's wide-reaching impact on pop culture consciousness and what it means to be a Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG). We hear Matt's "back in my day" stories, and Kate asks a lot of questions. Who does she live her life by? The one and only Leroy Jenkins.

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Episode 30 BONUS: Marvel on Netflix Villains

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2017/08/18

We have to cut some great conversations from the episode for time, but we wanted to make sure you heard our thoughts on the well-done villains of the Marvel Netflix Universe.

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01:18:35

Episode 30: Marvel on Netflix Matters...But Why Tho?

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2017/08/16

SPOILERS! This week we talk Marvel! But not the MCU, no, this week we talk about how the Marvel Netflix Universe matters to fans, critics, and the image of Marvel superheroes. Up until the Netflix originals, Marvel wasn't known for gritty and violent drama, leaving much of the dark, broody, and bloody stories to the side. In this episode we take you through why each series matters (chronologically, DD, JJ, LC, IF, if you need to skip some spoilers) and what they mean to us. With Daredevil, Marvel

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01:18:43

Episode 29: Cosplay Matters...But Why Tho?

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2017/08/09

This week we talk about a hobby, career, competition, that has come out of fan convention obscurity to mainstream reality shows, how-to videos, and even casual wear influenced by the are of: COSPLAY! We welcome Alley from the Rick & Alley Twitch stream. We talk about it's fluid history and beginnings. Switching to the But Why Thos: we discuss how it's come to create inclusive communities, inspire children, become the ultimate form of representation, and has become the base for fans to do good in the

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01:14:47

Episode 28: Game of Thrones Matters...But Why tho?

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2017/08/02

This week, we drink, and we know things. In this episode we talk about the pop culture phenomena: Game of Thrones. Adrian takes us through one of his favorite fandoms by lining the books up with the show and giving a brief history and financial success of the franchise. Then we get into the but why thos, talking about how the show has been able to craft characters and seasons that build a world in a fantastical and real way.

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