The WAYWA Podcast

Can you feel it? We’ve got the Beiber Fever! Ben Buchnat, creator of “A Decade In” podcast joins the show to help the guys make sense of Justin Bieber’s up-and-down career through the lens of the 2011 docu-concert-puff-piece “Never Say Never.” Did the heartthrob from Canada peak with his child star fame back in the day, and if so, why is he currently the most listened-to artist in the world even t...

Disney+ has been cranking out some great stuff lately, and Phil and Ben are here to recap the most recent offerings in the streaming universe! Since Ben finally got around to finishing Falcon and the Winter Soldier, they give their takes on the 6-episode thrill ride that introduced us to our new Captain America. Then, Ben pitches each of Marvel’s upcoming series to Phil, who decides which ones are...

We’re back with the 2nd part of our Pixar Journey series! This week, Phil and a quarantine-delirious Ben discuss what the call the “Experimental” phase of the franchise that saw a turn to more introspective, feels-inducing films. Just how many tears did they shed during Up and WALL-E? (Hint: A Lot). But first, they handle some of the week’s most fascinating stories, including Citizen Kane’s fall f...

 It’s time for another FLOODLIGHT episode, this one from a special listener request! It’s time to talk about Over the Hedge. Phil and Ben dig deep into this mid-2000s throwback and take, as Hammy would say, a weed hacker to their childhood memories as they realize some movies don’t age very well. There’s plenty to say about the brilliant, bizarre and bad casting choices and what this movie was int...

This week, another friend of the pod, 10/11 KOLN journalist Madison Pitsch, joins the show! (Yes, someone who is actually on TV!) She talks about life as a multimedia reporter and what it was like covering historic events over the past year, from the COVID-19 pandemic to dodging tear gas at racial justice protests. She also tells the story of her winding career path, going from not knowing what sh...

The release of the trailer for Space Jam 2 prompts the guys into an out-of-this-world discussion (get it?) about the original film, LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan, and what to expect from the new movie. The conversation marks the interesting intersection of sports, entertainment, fame, legacy and Daffy Duck. First up is a review discussion of the 1996 classic and it’s admirably ridiculous premise...

Are you ready for an epic journey of a lifetime? This week begins a monthly series of the guys talking about EVERY SINGLE Pixar movie, starting in chronological order! In anticipation of the newest Pixar release coming in June, Ben and Phil will get into detail about each of the studio’s installments, starting all the way back at Toy Story. They’ll use their familiar format of picking an element o...

This week, the guys review some of the hottest content to come out in recent days. It’s Oscars season, so Phil and Ben take a deep dive into Best Picture front runner Nomadland. They both contemplate what it would be like to live in a van for years. The only downside seems to be the fact that making the podcast would be harder. Then, it’s on to the top commodities in the world of superheroes! Phil...

On a very special episode of the We (don't) Watch Everything Podcast, Phil and Ben are joined by the show's first ever guest! SalvationsElite (AKA Josh Roeloffs) is a content creator, podcaster, and YouTuber with a subscriber base more than 40K strong! This friend of the pod cooks up innovative content based around competitive Call of Duty gaming. He shares his journey of creation, from his earlie...

It’s a special bonus episode time! In this segment of WAYWAWU (What are You Watching Wrap-Up), the guys give a full, spoiler-ish review of Amazon Prime’s “The Wilds” now that Phil has finished the series’ first season. What did they like? What didn’t they like? What kind of grade and recommendation do they give it, and will they be back for season 2? They also discuss the cast, their favorite char...

Ready to get weird? Phil and Ben’s discussion of one of the weirdest movies out there should do the trick. It’s time for a FLOODLIGHT deep dive into Hoodwinked! They look at this movie at every level: Its bizarre storyline, its memorable characters, its bafflingly bad animation, and its hilarious one-liners. Oh, and don’t forget the original songs that oddly turn this movie into a musical. Do any...

Ready to get heated? Prepare yourselves for an episode devoted to Phil and Ben’s hot takes and unpopular opinions on all things entertainment! It starts off weird and only gets weirder. One of them has a lot to say about Tarantino movies. The other has a lot to say about Ancient Aliens. You’ll have to tune in to find out which is which. They save the best for last, with a bombshell take by Ben on...

Get ready for a deep dive into all things “Lord of the Rings!” Ben and Phil dig into the never-ending treasure trove that is this epic fantasy franchise. They discuss all of the detail and care that make the films so great, take a look at the mythology and universe-building around J. R.R. Tolkein’s stories, and give their takes on how each of the movies stack up in their personal rankings. The guy...

Are you bored of tired, over-used movie plots? Well buckle up, because Ben and Phil are going to to fix that problem forever!! (Kind of) The guys take on the task of creating an original film script using an automatic plot generator. The subject matter? Literally everything they’ve talked about on the pod so far meshed into a blender. The final result is something you’ll have to see to believe. Hi...

The podcast's first ever "Floodlight" deep dive episode focuses on the Disney classic, "The Emperor's New Groove." Phil and Ben go off on why it's one of their all-time favorites, managing to quote (almost) the entire movie in the process.  But aside from heaping endless blind praise, the guys discuss the background of the movie, its unique spot in Disney's history, and struggle to find what it is...

In honor of Super Bowl week, get ready for a jam-packed, sport-tacular episode about sports movies! Ben and Phil discuss their all-time favorites and give their takes on what elements make a great sports film. Where do they stand on classics like Remember the Titans and Friday Night Lights? Does Karate Kid fit the genre? If Lucas Black isn’t a good actor, why does he keep popping up in great sport...

Get ready for a super episode about superheroes! The guys dive deep into the universe of superhero movies using a series of unique prompts. Which hero would you most want to hang out with? Who would trust least watching your kids? Which iconic scene do you wish you were a fly on the walk for? The show goes off the rails because of a fight only once (surprisingly), and Ben and Phil only spend 10 mi...

This week, the hot topic is binge-able shows! What do Phil and Ben spend wayyyy too much time watching and why? Well, you’re about to find out, as they hash out each of their power rankings. More importantly, what’s the definition of a “binge-able” show anyway? If you’re bored and need a new streaming idea or want to revisit some old favorites, give us a listen! Then, on this episode’s WAYWA segme...

On the podcast’s first-ever episode, the guys give everyone what absolutely no one asked for: A mock draft of basketball teams made up completely of Star Wars characters! If you’ve ever wondered what the advantages and pitfalls of having Chewbacca as your power forward or a squad built around the shooting ability of Han Solo would be, look no further. Then, on this week’s WAYWA (What are you watch...