Was It Good Though? Podcast

We’re back with another Daredevil Born Again Side Quest Review! Vanessa is still hanging on by a thread as Daredevil and Bulleyes are on a manhunt. We discuss the similarities with this episode and one of Paradise, on Hulu, was structured very similar . We discuss the wrath of Fisk. The fake out of the episode and how it ends , and what this means for the remaining characters we’ve been following...

Ladies and Gentlemen, we finally get to see what Thragg can do and he did not disappoint. We’re back with another Side Quest Review, diving into Invincible Episode 7. This time, we’re joined by our brothers Low and Ivy as we break it all down. We share our thoughts on Thragg’s long-awaited arrival, Oliver STILL not learning his lesson, and the sheer destruction of Viltrum. Make sure to check out o...

Welcome back to the WIGTP, and we are back to conclude Paradise season 2 with our homie Jada! Yes this was a SIDE QUEST REVIEW , so please check out our week to week in depth analysis over the show. We get in to why it rewards to rewatch the seasons back to back. Should Xavier have told his wife about Dr Tarabi? Jason and the ladies discuss how they would introduce , if they would, someone they sm...

We’re back with another Queued Up, As Requested , and this time we’re diving into Zendaya’s latest film, The Drama . This is one of those movies where the trailer barely hints at the emotional rollercoaster you’re about to experience. The crew gets into the heavy themes both within the story and surrounding the film itself. We break down the on-screen chemistry between Zendaya and Robert Pattinson...

We’re back with another SIDE QUEST review and we’re discussing the latest episode of Daredevil and it doesn’t disappoint! We get into Bullseye terror on the police force. Daredevil and Karen’s lack of awareness this far down the road. Is this it for the swordsman? We discuss if Daniel knows what his boo thang is going and if BB make it out of this season. Vanessa !!? Plenty more

We’re back with another Side Quest Review for Season 4 of Invincible, this time diving into Episode 6. Picking up right where things left us, the aftermath hits hard and doesn’t let up. This episode leans into the growing bond between Nolan and Oliver, giving us some surprisingly heartfelt moments while Mark is sidelined, recovering from a brutal, near-fatal attack. At this point, you have to wond...

🚨 MILESTONE ALERT!!! 🚨 That’s right, we’ve officially hit 200 regular WIGTP episodes! 🎉 To celebrate, we had to take it back to where it all began with a franchise that helped launch this podcast journey: Scream 4 . We’re joined by our pod cousins, Lisa and Ivy, for a fun, chaotic, and nostalgic conversation. ⚠️ Spoiler Warning: Before diving into Scream 4 , we kick things off with reactions to...

Nonstop action and relentless fight sequences, sound like your kind of movie? That’s exactly what you get with Zazie Beetz’s latest film, They Will Kill You . It was an easy choice to bump this one up in our Queued Up, As Requested series. Marking Zazie’s first lead role, she delivers a standout performance alongside Myha’la and Patricia Arquette. In this episode, the crew breaks down their favori...

Art is imitating life early on as we watch the new season of Daredevil. In this episode we’re recapping the first 3 episodes. We get in to Matt keeping his humanity and having a no kill rule. Who is behind the Internet Fisk mask? We discuss Heather (Dr Glenn’s) storyline and if it makes sense considering what she has been through. Clashes between Matt and current girlfriend Karen. Why wouldn’t Fis...

Spaghetti, anyone? Episode 5 of Invincible gave us a lot to unpack, honestly, it’s hard to know where to even begin with this Side Quest review. This episode was packed with reunions…some are more welcoming than others. From Debbie and Nolan, to Mark and Conquest, to Nolan and Oliver—these were anything but your typical family moments. Things got messy, and we broke down all of it. Is Conquest sti...

As we approach another milestone we take it back 20 years to celebrate the anniversary of ATL for our 199th episode , starring Ti and Lauren London. We reminisce on what the times were like 20 years ago and our theater experiences. We get into some other black lead films in the early and late 2000s. We talk about bridging the gap with movie and music for the teenagers today. We discuss whether eac...

We’re back with another QUEUED UP , AS REQUESTED! And we’re discussing Radio Silence’s latest film Ready or Not: Here I come! The follow up to the 2019 hit , Ready or Not, where we a the newlywed Grace must play a deadly game with the Le Demas family where winner takes all, well they leave with their life . In the sequel we follow Graces journey in the after math of the Le Domas game of “Hide and...

Looks like Invincible took a bit of a side quest in Episode 4, where he comes face-to-face with Damon Darkblood. We break down this unexpected duo and how this episode felt noticeably calmer than the first three, Jazz finally had a moment to breathe. We also get a glimpse of Satan in his final form, plus a new villain that could be a real challenge for Mark in the episodes ahead. And let’s not for...

Paradise Episode 7 was full of its own, Side Quest…so much happened and to much to discuss. The reunion we’ve been waiting for is finally here, Xavier and Teri are back together. It’s been a long time coming, and it was genuinely a beautiful moment to watch. But they’re not the only ones reconnecting… it looks like Sinatra may have come face-to-face with her son, though that situation still leaves...

For Episode 198, we’re wrapping up Cross Season 2 with our sister in pod, Helaine from Talkin Ish: A Podcast Amongst Friends, she joined us for our Season 1 review, so we had to bring her back to close out Season 2. Since we’ve been covering the series weekly during our Side Quest Reviews, this episode focuses on the finale, what we might see in Season 3, and getting Helaine’s take on some of the...

We’re back with Season 4 of Invincible, and let’s just say—the first three episodes are pure chaos. So much so that Jazz is actually asking them to slow things down… yeah, it’s that intense. We dive into where Mark is mentally and emotionally after the brutal battle with the Invincible variants—an event that left behind massive destruction and loss. The weight of it all is clearly taking a toll on...

Is Paradise leading us down a time-traveling path? This week, we’re diving into Episode 6 for our Side Quest Reviews. This episode centers on Jane, the agent whose unique skill set has made her a dangerous force for anyone who’s crossed her path. We finally get a glimpse into her backstory and what shaped her into the ruthless killer we see now. But does it make you feel sympathy for her? We also...

We’re back with another in depth review but before that welcome to the Was It Good Though? Podcast. We’re discussing The Bride, the debut film from the mind of writer and director Maggie Gyllenhal . We discuss the creative liberties she takes as a retells the story of Frankie and The Bride. Oscar Award winner Jessie Buckley performance . Is this a love story or a story of betrayal and manipulation...

We’re wrapping up our Side Quest Reviews for Cross Season 2 with Episode 7. Don’t worry, we’ll still be doing a full breakdown of the finale and the entire season in Episode 198 . Jazz kicks things off with a smooth “told you so” to John, pointing out how the red flags surrounding his mother were flying all season. We also dive into the major death in this episode and discuss how that betrayal mig...

The crews back with 98th Oscar predictions ! We talk about who we think will win, who we want to win, and blunders leading up to Hollywood’s most esteemed night. The categories we discuss are as followed: Best Makeup an Hairstyling, Best Costume Design, Best Visual Effects, Best Original Song, Best Original Score , Best Sound, Best Production Design, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best An...

If you were rich would you be flashy ? The crew debates before we get into the latest episode of Paradise season 2. Gary did what now!? We discuss what value we would bring to the crew in the end of days . Garrrrrryyyyyyy, be cool man . The rules of the bunker! We finally spent a day with Teri and what this meant for the bunker . Kids or nah? Ennis thinks he’s Rick Grimes. The pacing of this seaso...

We’re taking Episode 196 back to the early ‘90s with a review and discussion of the cult classic superhero comedy Blankman . Joined by our brother Austin, a huge fan of the film, we break down this unique take on a 90s superhero movie and how it stands out as one of the early Black superhero movies in cinema. Starring Damon Wayans and David Alan Grier, Blankman tells the story of a self-made hero...

Were back with a Side Quest and we’re discussing episode 6 of Cross ! We kick it off with Two John and mothers conversation. Is Two John being played? Cross and Kayla must face consequences for allowing Luz to escape. Kayla goes to find the woman who altered the tape. Felicia is kidnapped by Bobby Trey and Kayla , the host discuss if they were in Felicia shoes how would we handle it. Bobby Trey sc...

We are back with another QUEUED UP AS REQUESTED . Yes the new segment of the WIGTP where we allow SUBSCRIBERS and FOLLOWERS of the pod to request Movies they’d like to see us discuss and this week our brother in Pod, Anthony from the Talkin Ish A Podcast Amongst friends , requested the 1988 black classic “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka.” Both pod-mates have seen the film but seeing it at our “big age” al...

Get your tissues ready, this one is a certified tearjerker. We’re four episodes into Season 2 of Paradise , and the writers are not holding back. Lightning, hail, heartbreak… they’ve been cooking up a storm of emotions. Annie and Xavier leave Graceland for Atlanta, only to find themselves in a situation neither Jason nor Jazz could’ve predicted. The tension? Heavy. The emotions? Even heavier. We a...