But Why Tho?

Pop culture matters...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 bi-weekly podcast where we'll dive into the past week in pop culture and get to discoursing on important conversations.

Additionally, you'll be able to check out But Why Tho? Reviews, our review show where we give you a quick spoiler-free review of the latest in pop culture.

But Why Tho? Reviews The Little Mermaid

May 26, 2023

Disney isn't stopping it's live actions any time soon, and the latest may just set a new standard! In this episode, But Why Tho? reviews The Little Mermaid (2023) and discuss what works about this live-action, what could be better, and whether or not you should head to the theater to see it. Kate's score? A 5/10, but...

Episode 23: Chase Those Sharks Then Jump Them

May 17, 2023

This week, Alex, Adrian, and Jason are inspired by the increasingly crazy stunts of the Fast & Furious franchise, so they're talking all about jumping the shark after some quick news.

Episode 22: The Fate of the Fatigueious

May 4, 2023

This week we dig into the Microsoft x Activision acquisition, Disney vs the fascist, and top it all off by talking about concept fatigue — is it real? Alex, Kate, and Swara discuss what concepts get beaten into the ground and how we can fix it.

Episode 21: Did Game Prices Go Up Or Did We Get Old?

Apr 19, 2023

This week, Alex, Matt, and Katherine tackle the Mario box-office, the MAX news, and dive into video games prices for their main topic. Game prices have been slowly moving to a $70 USD as a the standard after what felt like decades of a $60 rule — how does it impact critics, fans, and everyone in between?

Give us your...

Episode 20: Can You Even Define A Filler Episode?

Apr 5, 2023

This week Alex, Adrian, and Charles are talking all about filler episodes. Are they good? Are they necessary? Has the word lost all meaning?