But Why Tho?

Everyone has a Holiday Special! Now we do too! We talk about the most wonderful time of the year, our favorite holiday movies, tv specials and eggnog.

Like Frank Castle's vengeance, this episode has been a long time coming. After dissecting the character in Episode 42, we look at the newest Marvel on Netflix series: The Punisher. We have a lot to say about one of the most iconic and complicated characters from Marvel. Music used is not our own. Intro Music: Main Title Theme, Tyler Bates -- Outro Music: Hell Broke Luce, Tom Waits 

Why is Star Wars still smashing the box office and outselling other franchises after 40 years? This week we tell you why George Lucas’ Star Wars turned from science fiction blockbuster to the backbone of American mythology. From the height of being nerdy to becoming pop culture references that every in our pop culture galaxy know and love. The Original Trilogy Matters…But Why Tho? All music in thi...

We're closing out the year with a movie everyone has been waiting for: The Last Jedi. The second part of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Rian Johnson's The Last Jedi has had fans hearts and minds whirling, debating, and running back to the theater for their second, third, fourth, and even fifth viewings. In this episode, hear what we have to say with guest Sceritz from the Wakanda IV Lyfe podcast. W...

In this crossover, Matt sits down with Jason Flatt, host of the Holy Star Wars podcast to discuss the religion and mythology of Assassin's Creed. But you won't get an explanation of historical parallels to the Templars and the Assassin's like everywhere else. Instead, they dive deep into the myth of the Isu, the gods of the games, the first people, ancient aliens, and how free-will comes into play...

For Episode II of our Star Wars special leading up to The Last Jedi, we're talking about the 40 years of video games that allowed fans to enter the Star Wars universe, create their own stories, and even dance as Han Solo. Yes. We talk about that game. Spanning game-type, character focuses, and even building out the now apocryphal Extended Universe, these video games matter...but why tho? Music Use...

Nothing turns into a debate quicker than the Prequel Trilogy. Love them, hate them, want more from them, or appreciate them, the Prequel Trilogy is a point of contention and argument in the Star Wars fandom. This week we cover the bad, the good, and it's impact on the Star Wars universe. We focus on the But Why Thos from start to finish and it's definitely a ride.   All music used belongs to Lucas...

We all love popular culture, but few of us use it to do good in the world. In this Missions that Matters episode, we got to sit down with a member of the Red Sands Patrol, the El Paso, TX squad of the global organization: The 501st Legion. Dressed as Stormtroopers, Tie Pilots, Vader, and more, the 501st Legion uses their love of Star Wars to give back to their communities and bring the community t...

In honor of The Last Jedi and because the Star wars universe is so wide and vast, we've decided to do a lot a special series where we look at different pieces of the franchise and ask, but why tho? This week Adrian brings us through the world of Star Wars books, both pre and post Disney. 

This week we talk about the highest grossing media franchise ever, one of the longest running series, and a franchise that has been a card game, a manga, an anime, a video game, and a gateway to otaku status for kids in the US: Pokémon. Adrian brings us through one of his first fandoms and explains how it has been able to unite families and generations of fans, how it became a phenomena, and why i...

Did Justice League save the DCEU? Can you really not save the world alone? Find out on our spoiler-filled review of Warner Brothers' Justice League. We take you through the movie with our thoughts on what appears to be a very divisive movie among comic book fans and movie-goers.  Music Used: Come Together by Gary Clark Jr.; Icky Thump by The White Stripes

This week we talk about why we need anti-heroes as we explore Frank Castle, The Punisher. We talk about his history, his trauma and why chaotic good is sometimes the only way to counter chaotic evil. We cover why he's important in the Marvel universe, in the world of anti-heroes, and why veterans and active duty military connect with Frank and use his symbol. We take through his trauma, so that yo...

With the Justice League movie coming out this weekend (Nov. 17th) we decided to revisit Bruce Timm's early 2000s animated series and it's sequel. Justice League and Justice League: Unlimited is loved by critics and fans alike and defined the League and it's heroes for a generation of comic book and superhero fans.  Music used: Justice League intro theme, Justice League: Unlimited intro theme

We saw Thor: Ragnarok opening night, but you still have to! This episode spoils everything about the movie. We go into our takes on the cast, the music, and the fresh new dynamic that the director, Taika Waititi brought to the MCU. So, where does the third installment of the Thor series rank for us? Does this blow other comic book movies out of the water this year? Do you come from the land of the...

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 ma...

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,...

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 ho...

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 @IADC...

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 s...

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 t...

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,...

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 capta...

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

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 Stac...

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 b...