Was It Good Though? Podcast

For Episode 180, we’re going back in time with a classic, Back to the Future . It’s been 40 years since this film was released and changed the way we think about time travel. The crew dives into their favorite time-travel movies, the cultural impact of Back to the Future , and whether it stands as one of the best trilogies ever made. We also break down the questionable behavior of characters like...

For Episode 179, we’re diving into TipToes, starring Matthew McConaughey and Gary Oldman. This was a last-minute addition — one neither Jason nor Jazz had seen before — and let’s just say, our expectations were way off. The story might feel familiar, but it offers a perspective neither of our cohosts have experienced. We break down the film’s rollercoaster tone, Gary Oldman’s performance as Rolfe,...

The halls of Godolkin University are darker than ever… and the Was It Good Though crew is back to uncover it all. For this episode we enlisted Anthony of the Talkin Ish A Podcast Amongst Friends, Mike of Sowell Productions, Furb and Low, of KingLowBeats. After the tragic real life loss of Chance Perdermo (Andre), the team debates how his character’s story was handled and things get intense. As we...

We’re joined once again by Lisa from  @reelmovielovers9570  for the third straight week, along with our brother Chris, to break down The Black Phone 2 for Episode 177.We really got into our horror bag with this one — from calling out the Nightmare on Elm Street influences, to sharing our thoughts on where the horror genre is heading. We even revisited our favorite debate: Camp vs. Horror Comedy (C...

The crew is back for another horror classic this spooky season! Episode 176 takes us straight to Elm Street, where the nightmare begins! That’s right ! A Nightmare on Elm Street is on the agenda, and our sister Lisa from NxG Global Productions and Reel Movie Lovers joins us to break it all down! We kick things off with a conversation about spoilers, review rules, and expectations, before diving in...

We’re keeping the Spooky Season reviews rolling! This week, we’re diving into Together with our sister in podcasting, Lisa from Reel Movie Lovers ​⁠. We usually try to stay away from the “Red Pill” topics, but with this film, that was about as hard as Tim trying to be a decent partner. 👀 We also unpack some of the drama surrounding the movie before its release. Was Tim really Millie’s biggest hat...

Avengers! DONT assemble because we don’t want to be eaten however we ATE this review , lol. Episode 174 we are discussing “Marvel Zombies” the latest from Marvel and we had a few of our friends, Helaine and Anthony from Talkin Ish and Dave from Brickwall Review podcast to talk shop with us. We get into our favorite zombie tropes used from classic films. We talk about the final T’Challa send off an...

We’re kicking off our horror binge a little early this year! For Episode 173, we’re diving into Alien: Earth, a highly anticipated series for the crew. We had to bring our brother Chris along to help us break down the latest project in the Alien franchise. Did the series live up to the legacy? Is the Xenomorph still the ultimate creature lurking in the shadows? And was this a fitting finale? We di...

Denzel and Spike team fit their 5th movie, “Highest 2 Lowest” a film about David King (Denzel ) music head who must decide between family and doing the right thing. We get into the expectations of a Spike and Denzel production. The passion of King David and who did Yung Felon represent. We talk about our favorite Denzel relationships on film, and much more but the main reason you’re hear is WAS IT...

Football season is here, which means it’s time for our annual football film review! For Episode 171, we’re diving into Remember the Titans with special guests Diandre (Mass-Debaters Podcast) and Chappell (Recap Kickback). We break down the racial themes in the film, share some of our own football stories, and ask whether the sport can truly break through racism. We also uncover some real-life fact...

💃🕺 Nobody puts this review in a corner! The crew is blasting back to the past with a true classic! This week we are reviewing Jason’s favorites, this is a first time watch for Jazz and our special guest, Anthony of the Talkin Ish Pod, was able to see this when the film was released in theaters. Yes, We get into the controversy of the age difference between Baby and Johnny. Jazz gets into the dif...

This week we’re dropping Episode 169 ! Finding the perfect movie for this episode took some thought, but choosing our guests was the easy part. Big shoutout to our family over at Talking Ish: A Podcast Amongst Friends — Anthony and Helaine, for joining us, along with Rico and Jada. The crew came with the perfect energy as we dove straight into the conversation: kinks, toes, and whether quick pumpe...

Before we hit y'all with the wild ride that will be Episode 169, we're giving you a special preview with Episode 168. We brought back Chapell from the ​⁠​⁠ podcast and our very own toxic king Shawn to finally dive into a movie we've been talking about for a minute - Love Jones (1997), starring Lorenz Tate and Nia Long. Is the chase a lost art? Do you believe in love at first sight? Plus, we rank o...

WAKANDA FOREVER! ✊🏾🖤 This week the crew is back with Episode 167 to break down Eyes of Wakanda ! We’re joined by our brother Chappell from the Recap Kickback podcast to dive into Marvel’s latest series. We talk about anthologies, the history of Wakanda, and whether this series is truly canon. It doesn’t go unnoticed that this is the second Marvel series released this year with Black leads that...

This is a podcast about how one day, just a normal Tuesday but today was different because the night before someone decided to drop the podcast at 2:17 in the morning! That’s right, we’ve seen it, we’ve reviewed it and dropped it for consumption at the WEE HOURS of the morning and that movie discussed was Weapons! One of the most anticipated films of the year has landed and we have a lot to talk a...

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?? 😱 Even in 2025, we’re still getting chills from that iconic line delivered by the one and only Jennifer Love Hewitt—this time in the latest installment of the I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise. In Episode 165, we’re diving into our first slasher of the year, and we had to bring in our brother Chris to break it all down with us. The crew discusses the new friend...

Faannntasticccc 164! The crews back to discuss one of the most anticipated since the MCUs conception , Fantastic Four: The First Steps. Before we get into the movie , we get into Kevin Feige’s Variety interview to discuss some of the “Fantastic Facts or Fictions!” This is the 4th iteration of the Fantastic Family, so we get in to the speed run of the back story of the family and how Jazz and Antho...

For Episode 163, we review the latest film in the Jurassic Park franchise — a so-called rebirth featuring Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali. Jason’s love for dinosaurs is stronger than ever, and we’re joined by our brother Chris to break down the film's highs, lows, and everything in between. We hold the franchise accountable for its ongoing lack of story development and question whether a...

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Nope! It’s the WAS IT GOOD THOUGH PODCAST here to discuss James Gunn’s SUPERMAN with Anthony from the Talkin Ish Podcast a Podcast Amongst Friends and Michael! Jazz leads us the men geek out over DC and we discuss was this a different variation of Superman or was he just the wheel being turned again? We get into the introduction of the film, which was shared months ago,...

For Episode 161, we're reviewing the final project of the MCU’s Phase 5: Ironheart. We’re joined by our brother Anthony from Talking Ish: A Podcast Amongst Friends (@TSWNMediaNetwork).We dive into not only RiRi’s journey in the series but also Marvel’s handling of the show leading up to its release. We hold RiRi accountable for her stumbles throughout the season while also highlighting the sta...

🎬 Welcome to the Was It Good Though? Podcast — the movie review podcast where loving a franchise doesn’t mean we won’t roast it. In Episode 160, Jason & Jazz (plus the crew) dive headfirst into the latest installment of the 28 Days franchise, 28 Years Later, a movie we were very excited about… mostly because we grew up with this series and had high hopes. That excitement? Yeah… we talk about it....

This week, we're diving into The Last of Us: Season Two, for episode 159. The video game adaptation that has everyone talking. We brought in KC, a true fan of the game, to help us break it all down. Did Season 2 fall short, stay true to the game, or just suffer from some questionable casting choices? We explore it all. Plus, we ask the tough questions,"If you were Joel, would you have saved Ellie?...

It’s our anniversary!!! Yes the WAS IT GOOD THOUGH PODCAST has made it to 3 years and the crew reminisce, give praise, and thanks to our listeners and fans , but most importantly WE THANK US. We have dropped an episode for 158 weeks strait with no signs of letting up. We send our condolences to Ananda Lewis, Former MTv VJ, we discuss the BET Award Show, and we also send a BIG 30th Birthday to our...

This week, the crew is joined by our brother Chappell from The Recap Kickback podcast to break down the classic buddy cop film Rush Hour . We dive into whether the movie has aged well and ask the big question: in 2025, are the jokes still funny—or just cringeworthy? Jason lays out his criteria for what defines “a Black film,” which sparks a lively debate between Martin Lawrence and Chris Tucker fa...

As the crew prepares for prepares for its 3rd anniversary, we must prepare for the final mission! Yes, this week , we are visiting the Final Reckoning , the lastest and LAST installment in29 year long the Mission Impossible series. The exposition is said to be too much in a Mission Impossible film, what do you think? The crew discusses their favorite mask reveal , which is your favorite across the...