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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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29:58

Luis Bermudez Talks Koana, Family, And Dawntrail's...

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2024/07/27

Beyond its tacos and color palettes of golds, greens, and reds, Dawntrail is a thoughtful expansion that doesn't just showcase cultures in all of their beauty. It also empowers its characters to tell universal stories, which can be seen deeply within the context of their voice actors' Latinidad. We spoke with Koana's voice actor, Luiz Bermudez, about the role, Dawntrail's impact, and what the voice acting landscape is like for Latinos.

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46:48

Episode 53: I'm Not Sure If You Passed English Class

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2024/07/24

This week, Alex, Adrian, and Neysha talk about media literacy, why it's so important, and perhaps why it's gone down the toilet over time.

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01:04:47

Episode 52: Does Your Mother Love You? – The Myth of...

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2024/07/11

Alex and Kate discuss 2010's The Myth of the American Sleepover and whether TV and movies actually do a good job depicting coming of age for anybody, let alone teens from different backgrounds.

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01:16:05

RECAP: Summer Game Fest Play Days

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2024/07/07

This week we talked about what we were most excited for coming out of Summer Game Fest Play Days, what the experience was like, and what you can look forward to! And we do it all with the help of Baron (@baronj67) and Eric (@seamoosi)

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01:03:40

Episode 51: You Have To Like The Same Things As Me Or...

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2024/06/26

Alex, Swara, and Charles talk about the Joy of Missing Out, why they miss things, and why sometimes that can feel pretty good.

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01:06:11

Episode 50: Have YOU Heard of Chappell Roan?

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2024/06/12

This week, Alex, Jason, and Adrian talk about celebrities, what makes them, which ones they follow, and why.

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01:03:59

Episode 49: Evil, Wretched Capitalisim In: The Case...

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2024/05/29

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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01:04:12

Episode 48: I Don't Want to Set the World On Fire...

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2024/05/15

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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25:48

Elias Toufexis Explores Seraphim in Blood of Zeus...

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2024/05/11

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 Season 2 and the future.

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44:10

INTERVIEW: Hades, Hera, And Blood of Zeus Season 2...

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2024/05/10

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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59:25

Episode 47: Binge vs. Weekly Round 82 *Ding Ding*

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2024/05/01

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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01:14:37

Episode 46: Play More Indie Games

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2024/04/17

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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19:49

INTERVIEW: Abubakar Salim Explores The Complexity And...

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2024/04/12

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 through different emotions and quests to process their loss. We spoke with Abubakar Salim about creating Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, the importance of

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15:47

INTERVIEW: Goran Stolevski on 'Housekeeping for...

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2024/04/08

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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01:18:49

Episode 45: Cinema for Gaza and Quiet on Set

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2024/04/03

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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20:32

INTERVIEW: Open Roads Team Wants You To Call Your Mom

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2024/04/03

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 (Executive Producer), Noël Clark (Art Director), Aaron Freedman (Engineering Lead), Sarah Robertson (Operations Manager & Associate Producer), and Harrison

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01:14:48

Episode 44: Hands Up For Akira Toriyama

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2024/03/27

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

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25:36

REVIEW: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

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2024/03/22

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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01:04:21

Episode 43: Are The Oscars More Diverse This Year?...

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2024/03/06

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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01:05:54

Episode 42: Piracy is Our Oral Tradition

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2024/02/21

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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