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.

Episode 55: Sailor Moon Is A Big Three Anime

Aug 21, 2024

This week, Alex, Kate, and Charles discuss what makes a "Golden Age," whether they're even real, and if we're in one for anything right now.

Episode 54: The South Is A Real Place

Aug 7, 2024

This week, Alex, Kate, and guest Andrea Shearon talk about how the South is portrayed in American media, what it gets right and mostly, what it gets wrong.

Luis Bermudez Talks Koana, Family, And Dawntrail's Impact For Latinos In Video Games

Jul 27, 2024

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...

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

Jul 24, 2024

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.

Episode 52: Does Your Mother Love You? – The Myth of the American Sleepover (2010)

Jul 11, 2024

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.