The WAYWA Podcast

We’re dipping into weird territory on this week’s episode. After Ben gives a reaction to Not Okay, one of Phil’s choices from last week, the guys discuss Snowflake Mountain, a mildly uncomfortable Netflix reality show that tricks its contestants into not knowing what show they’re on, plus the latest trailer drop from Cobra Kai Season 5 and the current season of Hard Knocks. Then, Phil shares a (da...

Phil and Ben talk about what they’ve been watching lately, which includes a Sylvester Stallone movie you’ve heard of and one you haven’t. Plus, Phil took Ben’s recommendation and watched Wind River. What are his thoughts? We also got some new teaser material, including a Black Panther trailer and set photos from Cobra Kai season 5! Follow the podcast on Twitter @WAYWAPODCAST for episode drops all...

On this week’s episode, Phil and Ben dive into discussions on 4 random different shows and movies, none of which are new: Titletown High, Shameless, The Boys and Django Unchained. No common themes or logic here, and nothing is said that is notable at all. Enjoy! Follow the podcast on Twitter @WAYWAPODCAST for episode drops all the latest show news and to drop your mailbag questions! Episode segmen...

Get ready for big things on this week’s episode of WAYWA! We’re finally breaking down season 2 of Amazon Prime’s The Wilds and all of the drama that came with adding a group of teenage boys to the castaway crew. Then, Mike Chapin returns to the show to discuss The Rehearsal, the new HBO Max show that’s the brainchild of Nathan for You’s Nathan Fielder. Except someone decided to give him a way bigg...

The boys are back. With a brand-new show. Phil and Ben kick off the inaugural episode of the WAYWA podcast, and boy do they have a lot to talk about. They’re joined by old friend of the show, Josh (SalvationsElite) to run through the most exciting things they’ve been watching lately, including the new season of Stranger Things, Kenobi, The Bear, and most importantly, a network TV show that’s been...

We are back to our movie swapping ways. This week, it’s 2 films that don’t seem to have much in common, but have a lot of similarities the deeper you go! There’s Sugar, a creative and sad character piece about a young baseball player making his way from the Dominican Republic to America. Then there’s Rounders, a fun Matt Damon project about how to beat John Malkovich at poker. And someone is sport...

Phil and Ben re-live the classic journey of the High School Musical trilogy and discuss how each movie ended up being vastly different from each other. What’s most memorable about these films, and do we buy that Ryan was actually a star pitcher? The guys also hit in some other topics, including the latest Marvel show Moon Knight and preview the coming-soon season of The Wilds. Be sure to follow th...

Spoiler alert: This appears to be a podcast episode, but it is actually a piece of cake. The guys talk about a recent viewing of Netflix’s mindless new reality show Is it Cake? starting Mikey Day. Contestants bake cakes to look like real-life objects. So is it worth watching? We also hit on some other topics, including previewing the upcoming season of Selling Sunset and the film Deep Water starri...

The Batman is a big deal. So big that we needed to bring on guest star Caleb Johnson to help break down the movie. What worked so well about this incarnation Batman? Is Robert Pattinson just that good? Or does it have more to do with the overall philosophy and detail behind the film? And the biggest question, can the guys actually convince Ben to go see it? Some Marvel and Star Wars talk finds its...

It’s Ben’s turn for an extended WAYWA, and brace yourselves, because he just takes it as a chance to talk about The Wilds for 3 hours. Then, the guys watch the new Kenobi trailer and react live on the episode. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter @WEDIDNOTWATCHIT for episode drops, show news, and the most unique entertainment takes you’ve never heard! Episode segments: 6:15–Raya and the Last D...

Some people liked it, but it seems like everybody hated it. What’s up with The Book of Boba Fett? Now that the series is done, Phil and Ben discuss the finale and look back on what worked and what didn’t. Were people just expecting the wrong type of show? And does that take away from what we did see? Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter @WEDIDNOTWATCHIT for episode drops, show news, and the mo...

Phil and Ben Floodlight Palm Springs, a Groundhog Day-esque time loop romantic comedy about Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti being stuck at the worst wedding ever. How does it compare to other movies with the same concept? And did the guys have different interpretations of what happened in the film? Ben continues his shameful lagging behind in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in this week’s WAYWA as...

Today’s big question: When does a show know what it is? Phil and Ben break down some of their recent/favorite shows to find out whether they really understand the tone, direction and ambition they are aiming for. What’s the result when they do understand? More interestingly, what about when they don’t? Phil’s discusses How I Met Your Father for WAYWA and how it can be rewarding to stick with somet...

It’s time to talk about possibly the best bad movie ever made. It’s time to talk about The VelociPastor. Amazon Prime has a hidden gem, an awful, awful, wonderful film about a priest who turns into a dinosaur to eat cocaine-selling Christian ninjas. We needn’t say more. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter @WEDIDNOTWATCHIT for episode drops, show news, and the most unique entertainment takes y...

The guys break their personal record for longest show ever, and for good reason. Award-winning podcaster Colton Stone of “Chasing History” joins WDWE to cover a lot of ground, including the unlikely story behind his show getting honored, the psychology behind Wes Anderson films, whether Marvel is headed in the right direction and much much more. Stick around to the end for his Top 5 list of best N...

Phil and Ben dish out their takes in what they’ve been watching lately. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter @WEDIDNOTWATCHIT for episode drops, show news, and the most unique entertainment takes you’ve never heard! Episode segments: 2:15—Encanto 6:30—Reservation Dogs 10:50—Euphoria Season 2 15:00—Avengers: Infinity War/Endgame 16:30—The Oscars and Marvel movies 21:15—Phil’s HBO movie picks 23...

The journey’s end is here, and thankfully so is the end of the Karate Kid movies...Phil and Ben wrap up their trip through the franchise with a discussion of the final two installments. There’s The Next Karate Kid, starring Hillary Swank. We thought things couldn’t get any worst after Part III, but this is the worst movie ever made. Then there’s the 2010 reboot of The Karate Kid starring Jackie Ch...

It’s here! Phil and Ben break down the first episode of Cobra Kai season 4 after an early screening. What are all of our favorite characters up to? How is Terry Silver going to come back into the story? And is this really on track to be the biggest season of the show yet, as it’s been hyped up to be?? Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter @WEDIDNOTWATCHIT for episode drops, show news, and the m...

In honor of season 4 of Cobra Kai dropping, we are dropping our very own predictions for the show! Ben and Phil each give 3 things they think are going down in the upcoming set of episodes. How will Carmen and Johnny’s relationship affect Miguel? Who will be left standing at the All-Valley? And do we dare predict whether we will have a tie-in to The Next Karate Kid?? Be sure to follow the podcast...

It’s here! Cobra Chat is live!!! On the first episode of our side project, we’re counting down our picks for the top 25 characters in Netflix’s Cobra Kai. These aren’t simply our favorite characters, but the strongest characters and the ones with the biggest impact on the show. You may be surprised with the results...now QUIET! Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter @WEDIDNOTWATCHIT for episode...

What’s the best way to spread Christmas cheer? Aside from singing loud for all to hear, it’s gotta be tuning in for our FLOODLIGHT of the holiday classic, Elf! Elf is among Will Ferrell’s earliest work, and it’s also some of his best. This movie is packed full of nostalgia and Christmas spirit, but the memorable scenes and jokes land even harder on a re-watch. Ben tackles WAYWA this week with Get...

Our own Phil Grothaus has been watching so much stuff lately he just has to share it all. So that’s what we devoted this episode to! This WAYWA Catch-Up sees Phil go over everything from Marvel’s new Hawkeye show to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s directorial debut tick, tick...BOOM! And there’s a roast I’d the Jonas Brothers in there somewhere. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter @WEDIDNOTWATCHIT for e...

We’re on our journey through the Karate Kid franchise, and we’ve finally come to it: Season 3 of Cobra Kai! There’s so much to unpack in a season full of character development, memorable moments and dark twists. We hash through it all, highlighting the biggest turning points of the series and predicting what comes next when season 4 drops. Ben uses WAYWA to reflect on a binge rewatch of Marvel’s P...

Thanksgiving bonus pod! We’re grateful for you, our listeners, and we’re also grateful for so many of the things we’ve watched over the past year. Today we’re each sharing 3 of them. Ben and Phil each talk about 3 movies or shows they’re thankful they saw. But are there any surprise choices?? Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter @WEDIDNOTWATCHIT for episode drops, show news, and the most uniqu...

Another week, another record-breaking piece of Netflix content! On this episode, the guys react to Red Notice, a Netflix original that’s the most-streamed movie on an opening weekend in the platform’s history. So why is this action/comedy/heist starring The Rock, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot blowing up? There are plenty of flaws to go around, but everyone is tuning in. Phil and Ben have a review of...