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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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Episode 114: Being a Good Neighbor Can't Be Political

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2026/03/04

This week, Alex and Kate talk about how to be good people and neighbors in an age of constant horrors, war, and disappearings. They draw from the examples of Mr. Rogers, Ms. Rachel, the people of Minneapolis, and our own staff to try and find hope and action in dark times.

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01:26:31

Episode 113: And Yet, The Edit Could Have Been Worse

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2026/02/25

This week, Alex, Kate, Sarah, and Allyson talk about the Netflix documentary series, Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model. They discuss the docuseries, the toxicity inherent in America's Next Top Model, and how watching it impacted them, including eating disorders, on-screen representation, and much more.

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01:08:05

Episode 112: Performative Consumption vs Bad Buddy's...

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2026/02/11

This week, Alex and Kate talk about the rise of performative consumerism as a form of moralization and how it manifests from Tumblr to Bad Bunny's halftime show. Plus a reminder about some of the politics of some of the most misunderstood musicians. We aren't just the things we consume; go be a community!

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01:03:30

Episode 111: The Technicality of Muppetry

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2026/02/04

This week, Alex, Jason, and Kyle discuss the Muppets, their legacy and impact, what iterations of the Muppets have worked and why, and of course, how they'd like to see the Muppets used in the future.

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01:02:32

Episode 110: Moral Nitpicking

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2026/01/28

This week, Alex and Jason talk about the classic depiction≠endorsement argument. They talk about how a lack of media literacy leads to the misconception and when depicting unsavory things is meant to make you think versus when it's unintentionally depicting.

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01:16:44

Episode 109: The But Why Tho 2025 Culture Draft

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2026/01/14

This week, Alex, Kate, and Jason draft their favorite things from different corners of pop culture from 2025. The categories are TV/Film, Books/Comics, Music, Video Games, and Favorite Moments. The picks range from well-known hits to a trifecta of country/folk musicians.

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48:43

Episode 108: Rest Easy 2025, We Have The Watch

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2025/12/17

To close out 2025, Alex leads Kate, Matt, and Jason in some trivia about the year in pop culture, diving into conversations about manners at the movie theater, sub-contracting in video games, the number of teeth on a Labubu, and more.

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59:36

Episode 107: The Wrappeds Are Not You Friends

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2025/12/10

This week, Alex, Swara, and Charles discuss the Wrapped phenomenon, its intended and unintended consequences, and where they draw lines on engaging with them, personally.

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01:01:18

Episode 106: Please, Who Will Think of the Continuity?!

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2025/11/26

This week, Alex, Adrian, and Charles talk about worldbuilding, continuity, when it's a fun expansion of our understanding of a universe, and when it becomes a source of gatekeeping or overwhelm in a story. Plus, is there a fine line to draw between scrutinizing a timeline and over-analyzing it? And at the end of the day, does any of it really matter?

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56:51

Episode 105: Thank you, Wicked!

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2025/11/19

This week, Alex, Kate, and Neysha talk about adaptations, why we're constantly going back to the same wells for stories, the impact of a good reinterpretation, and how they appreciate when an adaptation has a unique take or perspective on a story.

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01:15:49

Episode 140 (Redux) Predator Matters... But Why Tho?

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2025/11/12

This week we're talking all about the Predator matters. From comics to films and the lore that its steeped in - yes, even AVP - we dig into why this film that began with Jean-Claude Van Damme in a read monster suit jumping over logs became one of the cornerstones of action and science fiction in the 1980s, 90s, and today. Adrian leads us through the history of the franchise, its technical effects wonders, and more.This is a rerelease of a May 2020 episode with an introduction from Jason to celebrate

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01:10:09

Episode 104: Don't Forget That the Real World Exists

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2025/11/05

This week, Alex and Kate discuss brain rot, what it is, how it's destroying literacy and culture, and ultimately how it helps the rise of fascism, even if some of it is innocuous too. Plus, they have no idea what 6-7 means.

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01:32:58

Episode 103: This Is(n't) a True Crime Pod

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2025/10/29

This week, Alex, Kate, and guest Byron McKoy from Frightday.com discuss true crime and how Shelby Oaks was completely recut between its original festival release and its theatrical release before diving into a slasher killers vs survivors bracket.

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01:09:57

Episoe 102: Why Did Jason X Have to Go to Space?

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2025/10/22

This week, Alex and Kate talk about horror franchises, when they do and don't work, why they've been around since the beginning of cinema, and which ones they've enjoyed the most.

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01:18:46

Episode 101: Don't Dream It, Be It

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2025/10/15

This week, Alex, Kate, and guest Paul Klein discuss The Rocky Horror Picture Show in honor of its 50th anniversary. They discuss the legacy of the movie and its countless shadow cast productions, its impact on representation for queer and non-queer viewers alike, and why we shouldn't expect "perfect" representation from our media.

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01:12:24

Episode 100: But Why Tho? Matters... But Why Tho?

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2025/10/08

100 episodes into the "new era" of But Why Tho? The Podcast, Alex, Kate, and Matt talk about why But Why Tho matters, the topics and themes we harp on most often, and what we hope people will continue getting out of the show.

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56:49

Episode 99: Maybe Slow the Hype Train Down?

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2025/09/24

This week, Alex and Adrian talk about the hype cycle in media, how it can backfire on companies, create toxic fandoms, and still keep people excited for releases long after they're initially announced.

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01:05:04

Episode 98: People Just Want a Freaky Lil' Guy to Be...

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2025/09/19

This week, Alex and Kate discuss Labubus, the appeal of collectibles that others dismiss, and how women have to perform gender more with expensive products than men do.

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01:20:26

Episode 97: Annual Sport Games Are Essential, Actually

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2025/09/10

This week, Alex, Kate, and guest Jason Fannelli discuss sports video games, the communities that build around them, the benefits of having more than just one company making them at a time, and why an annual cycle is actually important for keeping the games relevant and immersive.

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01:10:28

Episode 96: Genre Isn't A Cookie Recipe

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2025/09/03

This week, Alex, Swara, and Kyle discuss genre, its utility in determining what to consume, its shortcomings as an aspect of marketing, and the malleability that genre needs to remain fresh and relevant. Plus, why AI art can never express emotion.

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