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The WAYWA PodcastBS High and One PieceThis week, the guys talk about BS High, an HBO documentary about the bizarre Bishop Sycamore football scandal that feels more like a serial killer interview. Plus, Phil has started One Piece. Find out how close he is to seeing all thousand-plus episodes of the anime series.
Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram @waywa_podcast for all the latest show news, episode drops and more!
:30-BS High
10:45-One Piece
20:15-Hawaii Five-O
23:30-Gen V
2023-10-1425 minThe WAYWA PodcastDrafting Disney Princesses - Who will win?!?!This week, we’re talking Disney princesses. More specifically, which Disney princesses we’d want in a team competition.
The mystery is, we have no idea what that competition is. We’re just drafting who we would want into teams of 4, then competing against each other in an AI-selected contest! So we’re breaking down every possible strength, weakness, ability, character flaw and more.
Along the way, there’s a lot to talk about with the 8 original princesses. Which ones are our favorites, and which movies are the most classic? And do they hold up today?
5:00-Picking our princesses
27:30-The competitio...
2023-09-3037 minThe WAYWA PodcastJury Duty, Man vs Wild and Raiders of the Lost ArkThe guys bring a quick-hitting WAYWA update, including the unique real-life-meets-fiction concept Jury Duty.
You’ll also want to stick around to find out which Ghibli movies Phil has decided to watch after Ben’s review of the franchise in the last episode, plus learn whether Bear Grylls would win on the show Survivor.
:30-Jury Duty
6:20-Phil’s 3 Ghibli movies
12:10-Man vs Wild
17:30-Recent Disney+ adventures
22:45-Raiders of the Lost Ark
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2023-09-2330 minThe WAYWA PodcastRanking EVERY Studio Ghibli movie!It’s time for the definitive countdown of the Japanese anime Studio Ghibli movies. And who better to review and rank all 22 of them than someone who just watched them all for the first time, all in a row?!
That’s right, Ben is tackling this epic task. With 4 decades of tradition and countless childhood memories of generations attached for so many fans, it seems this is the only fair way to analyze them. How disappointed will Phil be at his picks? Which films are more accessible to a first-time viewer, and which ones will tumble down the list?
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2023-09-091h 09The WAYWA PodcastRanking 12 MOST UNDERRATED movies!Friend of the pod Josh Roeloffs is back for his THIRD appearance on the show, and we need all the help we can get, because today we are breaking down 12 of our picks for most underrated movies!
Some are blockbusters, some you have never heard of, and some of them are Paul Blart: Mall Cop. Find out what goes into calling a movie “underrated” and why our picks fit!
Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram @waywa_podcast for all the latest show news, episode drops and more!
Follow Josh at @JoshRoeloffs.
16:25-What makes a movie “underrated?”
18:30-Paul Blart: Mall Cop...
2023-09-021h 24The WAYWA Podcast"Hey Barbie! Hey Ben…and Phil”Remember us?!?!
After a long layoff due to the Hollywood strike, Phil and Ben are back with a long-awaited episode of WAYWA. And there is so much to talk about.
The guys catch up on a few things they’ve been watching, compare the expansive universes of Star Wars vs. Star Trek and discuss the all-important Barbie movie. Oh, and there are some Would-You-Rathers involved.
Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram @waywa_podcast for all the latest show news, episode drops and more!
3:30-WAYWA catch-up
20:40-Barbie
30:50–Star Wars or Star Trek?
2023-08-1939 minThe WAYWA PodcastThe Mandalorian & Outer Banks: Season 3Season 3 of The Mandalorian is up and running. Find out what we think so far. Is Star Wars finally back on top?
Also, Ben is heated about the sorry excuse of a season 3 of Outer Banks and Phil has found a movie that’s changed his life.
Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram @waywa_podcast for all the latest show news, episode drops and more!
3:30–The Mandalorian season 3
13:50–Outer Banks season 3
18:30–38 at the Garden
22:00–Aftersun
26:15–Gridiron Gang
2023-03-1730 minThe WAYWA PodcastBook Adaptations — Ft. Clarice Reads StuffGuest alert! This week we’re joined by bookstagrammer Clarice Reads Stuff for a super interesting conversation on books screen adaptations and everything in between.
Clarice talks about everything, from what makes a book adaptation a strong movie or show to the successes and failures of classic novels remade for the screen. We also learn about plenty of more recent movies and shows that we had no idea we’re based on books (The 100? Yes! Man on a Ledge? Sadly, no).
Finally, the show wouldn’t be complete without a roundtable of WAYWA. Beware of princess classics and giant monster blobs...
2023-02-2557 minThe WAYWA PodcastNausicaa of The Valley of the WindThis week’s discussion centers on Nausicaa of The Valley of the Wind, a 1984 Studio Ghibli creation about a post-apocalyptic earth where giant spore monsters battle against humans who use medieval swords and World War II airplanes. It’s epic, unique and serves as inspiration for so much of what we have in film today. Hear why it’s one of Phil’s classics and, for Ben, the best movie he’s seen since…(?)
Other WAYWA topics include an aged Harrison Ford actually trying hard in Shrinking, and an aged Dennis Quaid not trying hard in GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra.
Be...
2023-02-0430 minThe WAYWA PodcastThe Last of Us + Vengeance, The Northman, Spirited AwayHBO’s newest big series is The Last of Us, a zombie apocalypse creation based on the popular video game. All the pieces are in place, including the star power of Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, great visuals and a properly horrifying atmosphere. After the premiere of the series, hear our thoughts on the look and feel of the show and where it could go from here.
A jam-packed WAYWA includes Ben’s journey into anime movies, a bone crunching Viking film and a particularly strong showing from Amazon Prime.
Oh, and Cobra Kai Season 6 will be the final season of t...
2023-01-2145 minThe WAYWA PodcastTraining DayOne week after Ben somehow didn’t know who Ethan Hawke is, he gets a crash course with Training Day. We’re here to talk about this 2001 police classic where he has to match wits (and screen presence) with Denzel Washington. This movie rocks, but does it get a little bit too convoluted for a first-time viewer?
Also, is Amazon Prime cancelling season 3 of The Wilds??? Hear our reaction to this devastating news.
Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram @waywa_podcast for all the latest show news, episode drops and more!
:15–Headlines
8:15–Training Day
27:00–WAYWA (The After Party, Band of Br...
2023-01-1437 minThe WAYWA PodcastGlass Onion: A Knives Out MysteryGlass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is the latest chart-topping Netflix product, and with it comes a fun twist on Rian Johnson’s first wildly successful installment of the series. Phil and Ben talk about the tweaks that worked and the performances that stood out.
Also, what’s more embarrassing: That Ben actually finished his rewatch of The 100 or that he seemingly doesn’t know who Ethan Hawke is?
1:00–Headlines
7:40–Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
27:00–WAYWA (The 100 [LAST TIME!], Divergent, Love & Basketball, 21 Bridges, This Place Rules)
2023-01-0742 minThe WAYWA PodcastLast Chance U: Basketball + Wakanda ForeverOn this episode, we take a deep dive into one show and one movie!
Netflix’s Last Chance U is in its 7th season, and the second of which focuses on a junior college basketball program. The show has fantastic documentary storytelling of young players’ lives, and this season is no different. How does it compare to the previous season, and which players are Phil and Ben’s favorites?
Then, it’s a better-late-than-never review of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The movie had the impossible task of paying tribute to Chadwick Boseman while telling a cohesive story in the MCU. And it d...
2022-12-2345 minThe WAYWA PodcastWednesday + The SwimmersWe’re talking about a couple of popular recent Netflix releases this week!
First, The Swimmers is a gripping true story film about two Syrian sister swimmers that acts as part sports movie, part immigration story. So much of the movie works well, but are the out-of-place elements scattered throughout enough to hold it back?
Then, Tim Burton’s Wednesday has topped the Netflix charts as an Addams Family reboot focusing on the family’s troubled little sister as she struggles to fit in. Jenna Ortega more than owns the role, and there’s a lot to like. But there are some...
2022-12-1738 minThe WAYWA PodcastThe PeripheralAmazon Prime’s The Peripheral is one of the most popular things streaming. But should you actually give this futuristic thriller a look? Ben and Phil share their perspectives having watched the show to different points. What works and what doesn’t? Are the super long, intense episodes a problem? And what stupid connection to The 100 did Ben find?
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3:15–Housekeeping
7:45–The Peripheral
21:30–WAYWA (The White Lotus, Fahrenheit 451, Andor)
2022-12-1031 minThe WAYWA PodcastBlockbuster and Man on a Ledge + HUGE argument about Star WarsNetflix made a new sitcom about the last Blockbuster on earth. Is that kind of a low blow? And does the show work? Plus, you won’t want to miss this week’s discussion about the Sam Worthington classic, Man on a Ledge.
We also leave plenty of space for an argument about which Star Wars movies are good and what the next generation of fans will remember as their favorite films.
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2:30–Blockbuster
10:00–Man on a Ledge
14:30–Blockbuster memories
16:20–An argument abo
2022-11-1134 minThe WAYWA PodcastTales of the Jedi, Licorice Pizza and Black Adam + Cowboys & AliensPhil and Ben discuss about Tales if the Jedi, an awesome new anthology series that tells amazing stories in just 15 minutes and teaches us things we never knew we needed to know about the Star Wars universe. Then it’s on to Black Adam and what our thoughts are on resetting the DC universe, or if it even matters at this point.
Plus, hear some thoughts on Paul Thomas Anderson’s Licorice Pizza, the decade-old Cowboys & Aliens and whether Ben agrees that Rosaline is actually enjoyable.
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2022-11-0527 minThe WAYWA PodcastThe 100, The Watcher and Rosaline + How the Rings of Power got spoiledIt’s been an eventful couple of weeks. Ben recounts how the Rings of Power finale got spoiled for him, plus a hard binge of The 100. Phil goes through The Watcher, Rosaline and season 4 of The Sinner, plus gives a glance at Tales of the Jedi.
Follow the podcast on Twitter @WAYWAPODCAST for episode drops all the latest show news and to drop your mailbag questions!
2:55–The Watcher
6:20–How Rings of Power got spoiled
11:45–Rosaline
15:45–The 100
24:05–Tales of the Jedi
27:25–The Sinner season 4
2022-10-2936 minThe WAYWA PodcastBlonde, Clash of the Titans and The Redeem TeamThis week we are bringing some movies to the pod that aren’t very good. Ben watched a familiar yet flawed favorite double feature, Clash of the Titans and Wrath of the Titans, and Phil was disappointed by Blonde, an oddity project from Ana de Arnas and Andrew Dominik.
There’s also some good things, as the guys discuss the new Redeem Team documentary on the 2008 Olympic basketball team and share some thoughts on horror movies.
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2:40–Clash of the Titans/Wrath...
2022-10-1531 minThe WAYWA PodcastThor: Love and Thunder and Master of NoneSince we finally got around to seeing Thor: Love and Thunder, we are finally going to talk about it. Where does it stack up coming off of Ragnarock? And what works and doesn’t work in the film?
Plus, Phil’s hardcore recommendation of Abbott Elementary pushed Ben into watching. What are his initial thoughts?
Follow the podcast on Twitter @WAYWAPODCAST for episode drops all the latest show news and to drop your mailbag questions!
4:50–Thor: Love and Thunder
13:45–Master of None
16:30–Abbot Elementary
19:30–Andor and Rings of Power update
2022-10-0733 minThe WAYWA PodcastDahmer + Catching up on Andor & House of the DragonThere’s so much good stuff to watch, we’re struggling to keep up. So Phil and Ben take some time to catch up on some of the biggest things streaming right now, including what we’ve seen of House of the Dragon and the first four episodes of Andor, which (sadly for Ben) is actually pretty good so far!
Phil also drops some thoughts on Dahmer, plus the new season of Abbott Elementary.
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4:00—House of the Dragon (Episodes 1-6)
12:00–Andor
21:5...
2022-10-0136 minThe WAYWA PodcastAndor, Apocalypse Now and This is the EndPhil and Ben run through some new stuff (Andor started and Ben began House of the Dragon) and old stuff (Apocalypse Now and This is the End). You could say this episode feels like the end of the world…
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2:30—Andor
5:30—Ben started House of the Dragon
7:45–The Eyes of Tammy Faye
12:15—Apocalypse Now
17:00—This is the End
2022-09-2423 minThe WAYWA PodcastCobra Kai: Season 5Cobra Kai Season 5 is here, and there is so much to talk about!
We got what felt like a much different 10-episode run of the show this time around, one that was darker and more serious, but still had so many memorable moments. The guys discuss what they did and didn’t like, where this season stacks up with the rest of the show, and whether they think this journey should keep going or if Netflix should quit while it’s ahead.
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2022-09-1740 minThe WAYWA PodcastRings of PowerIt’s finally here! The long anticipated Rings of Power spin-off of Lord of the Rings is now streaming on Amazon Prime, and we’re pumped to talk about it.
What are Ben and Phil’s impressions of the first two episodes? Do we like the new characters, and are the wide-ranging storylines enough to keep us interested, or is something missing? And where is all of this heading?
Follow the podcast on Twitter @WAYWAPODCAST for episode drops all the latest show news and to drop your mailbag questions!
9:30–Prey
12:10–IMDB Top 10
13:30–8 Mile
18:30–Rings of Power
2022-09-0944 minThe WAYWA PodcastUntold (Manti Te’o), House of the Dragon, She-Hulk and Mary PoppinsThis week, the guys discuss Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist, a rising Netflix documentary that gives stunning insight into football player Manti Te’o’s fake girlfriend scandal from a decade ago. They also talk about some popular series that are just kicking off, including House of the Dragon and She-Hulk. Plus, hear a dumb Mary Poppins story from Ben.
Then, we do a live reaction to the new Rings of Power trailer, where we actually finally get to see things that will be in the show.
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2022-08-2741 minThe WAYWA PodcastSnowflake Mountain, Hard Knocks and Phil meets Clayton KershawWe’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 (dare we say) life-changing encounter with the Los Angelis Dodgers in Kansas City from last week.
Follow the podcast on Twitter @WAYWAPODCAST for episode drops all the latest show news and to d...
2022-08-2028 minThe WAYWA PodcastCreed, Not Okay and The SandmanPhil 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!
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2:30–Wind River
5:30—Creed
11:00–New trailers and other fun stuff
16:30—Escape to Victory
22:15—Not Okay
26:30—The Sandman
2022-08-1333 minThe WAYWA PodcastThe Boys, Titletown High & MoreOn 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 segments:
:15–Intro
4:30–Titletown High
11:00–Shameless
18:00–The Boys
24:45–Django Unchained
2022-07-3035 minThe WAYWA PodcastThe Wilds Season 2 + The RehearsalGet 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 bigger budget, and the results are even more mind blowing and awkward than before.
Episode segments:
0:00–Intro
3:15–Wind River
12:30–MasterChef
20:00–The Wilds season 2
33:00–The Rehearsal (with...
2022-07-2359 min
The WAYWA PodcastStranger Things 4 and Kenobi with SalvationsEliteThe 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 off the air for years that no one watches anymore (except for Ben).
Where does Stranger Things 4 rank in the series? Was Kenobi a success, or did it do...
2022-07-161h 27
The WAYWA PodcastEp. 57—MOVIE SWAP: Rounders and SugarWe 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 sporting an odd Russian accent...
Finally, we give a live reaction to the trailer for the final chapter of Stranger Things.
:10—Intro
14:25—Sugar
28:20—Rounders
39:25—Stranger Things 4 trailer...
2022-04-1646 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 56—HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL TRILOGYPhil 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 the podcast on Twitter @WEDIDNOTWATCHIT for episode drops, show news, and the most unique entertainment takes you’ve never heard!
Episode segments:
1:20–High School Musical
15:00– Moon Knight
19:00–The Girl from Plain...
2022-04-0935 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 55—IS IT CAKE?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 starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas.
Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter @WEDIDNOTWATCHIT for episode drops, show news, and the most unique entertainment takes you’ve never hear...
2022-04-0135 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 54—THE BATMAN with Caleb JohnsonThe 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 way into the conversation, too. We decide once and for all how good of a movie Attack of the Clones is.
Be sure to...
2022-03-1947 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 53—Ben’s WAYWA + Kenobi trailer reactionIt’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 Dragon
9:35–Marvel dump (Eternals, Shang-Chi, Loki, Hawkeye, Spider-Man: No Way Home)
19:45–Pirates of the Caribbean journey
25:00–The Protege
27:30–Hoosiers and Facing the Giants
33:15–Kenobi trailer live reaction
2022-03-1237 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 52—THE BOOK OF BOBA FETTSome 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 most unique entertainment takes you’ve never heard!
2022-02-1920 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 51—FLOODLIGHT: Palm SpringsPhil 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 he finally watched WandaVision. Yes, a year late.
Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter @WEDIDNOTWATCHIT for episode drops, show news, and the most unique entertainment takes you’ve never heard!
2022-02-1232 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 50—WHEN DOES A SHOW KNOW WHAT IT IS?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 something that starts out so hopelessly not good.
Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter @WEDIDNOTWATCHIT for episode drops, show news, and the most unique entertai...
2022-02-0546 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 49—FLOODLIGHT: The VelociPastorIt’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.
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2022-01-2916 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 48–COLTON STONE—Award-winning podcaster joins the showThe 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 Nebraska high school basketball coaches. Because you definitely asked for that.
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2022-01-221h 23The WAYWA PodcastEp. 47—EXTENDED WAYWA: Encanto, Reservation Dogs & Euphoria Season 2Phil 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
23:00—Phil’s Anime Corner
2022-01-1526 minThe WAYWA PodcastEP. 46—MOVIE JOURNEY: The Next Karate Kid & The Karate Kid (2010)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 Chan and Jaden Smith. It’s not the worst movie ever made.
But first, we kick things off with The Book of Boba Fett and give our takes...
2022-01-0142 min
The WAYWA PodcastCOBRA CHAT WITH THE KAI GUYS: Season premiere breakdownIt’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??
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2021-12-3125 min
The WAYWA PodcastCOBRA CHAT WITH THE KAI GUYS: Season 4 predictions!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??
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2021-12-2920 min
The WAYWA PodcastCOBRA CHAT WITH THE KAI GUYS: Top 25 Cobra Kai Characters!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!
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2021-12-2159 minThe WAYWA PodcastEP. 45—FLOODLIGHT: ElfWhat’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 Smart, the 1960s spy spoof that shared very little DNA with the 2008 Steve Carell/Anne Hathaway remake. But both are classics in their own way.
Be...
2021-12-1838 minThe WAYWA PodcastEP. 44—PHIL’s EXTENDED WAYWAOur 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 episode drops, show news, and the most unique entertainment takes you’ve never heard!
2:15—Queenpins
6:00—Hawkeye
10:55—Home Sweet Home Alone
14:45—The Great
20:05—Jonas Brothers Family Roast
22:50—tick, tick...BOOM!
2021-12-1131 minThe WAYWA PodcastEP. 43—MOVIE JOURNEY: Cobra Kai season 3We’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 Phase One If movies, which are somehow more than a decade old at this point.
Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter @WEDIDNOTWATCHIT for episode drops, show news, an...
2021-12-0447 minThe WAYWA PodcastTHANKSGIVING BONUS EPISODE: 3 Things We’re Thankful We Watched This YearThanksgiving 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 unique entertainment takes you’ve never heard!
2021-11-2420 minThe WAYWA PodcastEP. 42—RED NOTICE: Record-breaking Netflix movie (but is it good?)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 the film and the answers to all your questions.
On WAYWA, Phil discusses Love Life, an HBO original (shocker!) about, well, the love life of some characters.
Be sure to f...
2021-11-2038 minThe WAYWA PodcastEP. 41—MOVIE SWAP: Spotlight and Tommy Boy (movies about our jobs!)For this week’s movie swap, the guys picked films that are about their respective careers. And their choices couldn’t be more different than each other...
Ben’s choice is Spotlight, a hard-hitting Best Picture winner that takes a deep dive into the world of investigative journalism. Phil picks Tommy Boy, a buddy salesman comedy that features Chris Farley & David Spade, a resurrected deer and an appearance by evil Rob Lowe.
Then, Ben’s WAYWA is the Netflix sketch comedy series I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson. Which you shouldn’t try unless you’re ready to have your br...
2021-11-1347 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 40—FLOODLIGHT: Robin Hood (1973)Phil and Ben Floodlight the 1973 animated Disney feature Robin Hood, which is a classic to some, but many critics have poured on the hate over the years. The guys get heated as they get to the bottom of it all and make their case for why this charming and magical adaptation is worth remembering with its whimsical musical soundtrack and its subtle and grown-up sense of humor.
And even though it gets dark for a Disney movie, at least it’s not as scary as Finding Nemo. For Ben’s sake.
Phil has WAYWA this week and talks about Euphoria, a Ze...
2021-11-0636 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 39—MOVIE JOURNEY: Cobra Kai season 2 (Plus Dune review!)Our Karate Kid movie journey continues with season 2 of Cobra Kai! Was there too much teen relationship drama in this season? Is the school brawl the best part of the show? And then there’s an awkward encounter at a Mexican restaurant...
The guys also give their review of Dune and discuss whether it lived up to the hype and was worth the wait. Plus, the creator of Squid game and LeBron James are beefing? Things are getting weird...
Finally, Ben takes WAYWA to talk about a recent trip through The Chronicles of Narnia adaptations and how they loved up to...
2021-10-3049 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 38: WAYWAWU: Squid GameIt’s the most popular show in the world so we might as well talk about it. It’s time for our full Squid Game discussion!
Now that both Phil and Ben have finished the Korean game show drama sensation, find out what they think about its endless twists & turns, its brutally violent and emotionally taxing style and which characters they think were the strongest. They also give their theories for why this show blew up so fast worldwide and predict what happens next.
Phil has the floor on WAYWA and drops some knowledge on Netflix’s You and HBO’s Succes...
2021-10-2359 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 37—FLOODLIGHT: The SandlotThis week we’re floodlighting the baseball classic, The Sandlot. Phil and Ben agree that it’s the authoritative movie on trying to steal a baseball back from a big evil dog next door and Babe Ruth dream sequences. But it’s also about so much more and offers great insight into baseball culture, boyhood and the perfect movie protagonist.
Ben sticks with the sports theme for WAYWA and discusses All-American, an LA-based high school football drama that wades through lots of cultural issues. But does he spend more time in this segment talking about the show or complaining that it’s n...
2021-10-1647 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 36—MOVIE SWAP: Sherlock Jr. and Metropolis (silent films)It’s movie swap time once again, and the guys are throwing it wayyyyy back to the 1920s....before people even talked in films!
They’re on opposite ends of the spectrum this time with their silent film selections. Phil gives Ben Sherlock Jr., a 45-minute action-packed sprint made by the legendarily-forgotten Buster Keaton. Ben dishes out Metropolis, a nightmarishly long German film that helped launch modern Sci-Fi.
The guys also hit on No Time to Die, the latest (and last?) James Bond film from Daniel Craig. They answer the big question: Should James Bond be a woman now?
Phil has...
2021-10-0948 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 35—MOVIE JOURNEY: Cobra Kai Season 1 (Plus Stranger Things 4 trailer & Squid Game!)The guys finally get to what they’ve been waiting for in their Karate Kid movie journey: Cobra Kai!!!
There’s a lot to talk about in what’s been their favorite watch of the past year. Daniel and Johnny are back and older than ever, but they’re passing their karate feud on to the next generation. What makes this show so magically hilarious, dramatic, entertaining and downright perfect? We do our best to explain.
It’s Ben’s turn for WAYWA, and he’s talking about what everyone else seems to be into right now. It’s Squid Game, the most p...
2021-10-0242 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 34—EMMY AWARDS: Which shows are good???The 2021 Emmy Awards have come and gone. The academy has spoken on what shows from the past year are the best of the best. But if you want an even more valid take on what’s good, you should listen to what we have to say!
Phil pitches some of the winning shows to Ben, who the provides an expert verdict on whether you should watch them or not. And we can guarantee he’s right, because he hasn’t actually watched any of them.
This week’s WAYWA belongs to Phil, who wastes no time in talking about anime again. H...
2021-09-2542 minThe WAYWA PodcastBONUS WAYWA: Stranger ThingsOn a special extended WAYWA, Phil and Ben talk about the Netflix smash hit Stranger Things, because Ben finally watched something that everyone already knew was great 5 years ago. And shocker, he thinks it’s really good, too.
The guys discuss what makes the show work so well, who their favorite characters and top performances are, and giddily anticipate Season 4’s arrival in 2022.
Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter @WEDIDNOTWATCHIT for episode drops, show news, and the most unique entertainment takes you’ve never heard!
2021-09-1816 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 33—MOVIE JOURNEY: Karate Kid 3In this episode, the guys do their best to break down Karate Kid: Part 3 in their journey through the franchise. But this film, seemingly written by “a drunk algorithm” doesn’t make it easy on them.
Ralph Macchio is 28 years old. The villain has bizarre motivations. And the karate is getting uncomfortably violent. Nothing makes sense. But is Daniel and Miyagi’s relationship enough of a redeeming quality to make the movie watchable? Most importantly, where does this forgotten piece of the trilogy fit into the overall picture? And can things get any worse...
On WAYWA, Ben talks about Dark Matter...
2021-09-1837 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 32—MOVIE SWAP: Lady Bird and Close (Female lead & director movies)On this edition of Movie Swap, Phil and Ben trade their picks for films featuring female lead and director! Their choices couldn’t be any more different from each other.
First there’s Close, a Netflix original action thriller that Noomi Rapace carries from start to finish. Then there’s Lady Bird, a critically acclaimed coming-of-age gem starring Saoirse Ronan. Both explore troubled mother-daughter relationships, but the biggest differences between the films include the casting firepower, quality of the story and the number of explosions that happen.
Phil has WAYWAY this week and he’s talking about Hulu’s Only Murderers...
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The WAYWA PodcastEP. 31—FLOODLIGHT: Power Rangers (2017)GO GO POWER RANGERS!
It’s time for Phil and Ben to talk about the 2017 Power Rangers reboot movie. And it’s an infinitely interesting puzzle.
The film turned a $6 billion cheesy toy franchise into a dark, dramatic origin story that appeals to anyone, not just weird kids who like Power Rangers (Ben). The guys discuss the fascinating cast, (Billy from Stranger Things, a Latin pop star, Bryan Cranston on a computer screen, and a delirious Elizabeth Banks) and whether the stylistic choices is the movie work. But things take an odd turn when Ben reveals some of the deepest, stra...
2021-09-0454 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 30—WAR MOVIE SWAP: Jojo Rabbit and GloryThis means war...
The guys are back with another movie swap, and this time they are trading their favorite war films. Phil dishes out Jojo Rabbit, a satirical dark comedy/drama/tear-jerker on a 10-year-old boy’s experience in Nazi Germany. Ben’s choice is Glory, a forgotten Civil War classic starring younger versions of Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman, plus 100 other people you know from one other movie.
The movies each highlight a different experience of the human spirit fighting against oppression. And spoiler alert, both are amazing. They guys go really deep into not just the spectacular performances and...
2021-08-281h 14The WAYWA PodcastEp. 29—MOVIE JOURNEY: Karate Kid 1 & 2Let’s begin...
Phil and Ben start on the podcast’s second movie journey. The task? Travel through the entire Karate Kid Franchise!
In this episode, the cover the first and second movies, focusing on the small, magical details of the first one and the unique creative choices of the sequel. Most importantly, how do the two movies relate to each other, and does it all work?
In WAYWA, Ben talks about Beckett, a brand-new man-on-the-fun thriller Netflix Original.
Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter @WEDIDNOTWATCHIT for episode drops, show news, and the most unique entertainment takes you’ve nev...
2021-08-2147 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 28—COURT CASE: Is Space Jam: A New Legacy just a Warner Bros. Cash Grab?We’re going to court...
Or at least, Phil and Ben are going to court against each other! They have massively different opinions on LeBron James’ mega-project, Space Jam: A New Legacy. One sees it as a unique, modern take on the legacy of the original film. The other sees only a shameful, over-commercialized cash grab for Warner Bros. So who’s right?
We aren’t leaving it up to us to decide. The guys are joined by honorable impartial judge Mike Chapin who hears both of their arguments, weighs the evidence and issues a verdict. There can only be one cham...
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The WAYWA PodcastEp. 27—MOVIE SWAP: I Love You Man, & The Naked GunWe’re back!
Phil and Ben kick off Season 2 of the podcast with a movie swap. They each put forward one of their favorite comedies: For Phil, it’s I Love You, Man, a role-switch rom-com bromance that stars the untouchable Jason Segel. For Ben, it’s The Naked Gun, a ridiculous police spoof classic.
But first, find out what the guys have been up to on their break. Phil’s been busy at the movie theatre and Ben has been, well, watching Outer Banks. But not Loki. For some reason.
The boys team up for this week’s WAYWA and break...
2021-08-0752 minThe WAYWA PodcastWDWE Highlights: Best of Season 1In this episode, we’re looking back at some of the best bits of season 1 of the We (Don’t) Watch Everything Podcast. Season 2 is in the works, so stay tuned!
Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter @WEDIDNOTWATCHIT for episode drops, show news, and the most unique entertainment takes you’ve never heard!
Segments from episodes
00:35—Ep. 26—PIXAR FINALE: Luca, all-movie tier rankings & awards
2:25—Ep. 24—FLOODLIGHT: Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse
3:42—Ep. 18—Falcon, NEW Marvel shows & The Bad Batch
5:50—Ep. 11—SalvationsElite: A content creator extraordinaire joins the pod
8:02—Ep. 9—FLOODLIGHT: Hoodwinked
8:26—Ep. 15—Madison Pitsch, 10/11 KOLN Journalist
13:44—Ep. 5---FLOODLIGHT: The Emperor’s New Groove
15:37—Ep. 1...
2021-07-1739 minThe WAYWA PodcastEP. 26—PIXAR FINALE: Luca, all-movie tier rankings & awardsIt’s here, folks: The end of the Pixar Journey! Phil and Ben finish the emotional roller coaster of talking about this franchise in the WDWE Season 1 finale.
They discuss Luca, the newest addition to the canon, before revealing their tier rankings for every single movie in the franchise. Warning: There are some surprise choices, and a massive fight as a result. When the dust settles, the guys dish out their choices for awards, including Best Picture, MVP performance and which movie they can’t wait to pass on to their kids someday.
Finally, Ben takes the last WAYWA of the...
2021-07-0351 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 25—PIXAR JOURNEY (part 4): Coco through SoulWe’ve made it to the final leg of our Pixar Journey, and these movies may have saved their best for last! Join the guys as they break down Coco, Incredibles 2, Toy Story 4, Onward and Soul. Each (with one not-so-incredible exception) are home runs, crafting the perfect blend of heart and laughs that breath magic into the whole franchise.
On WAYWA this week, Phil discusses Sweet Tooth, a post-apocalyptic nightmare DC quick-hit on Netflix.
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 highlights:
6:40-Coc...
2021-06-2658 minThe WAYWA PodcastBo Fo Sho - Phil and Friends break down all that is Bo BurnhamJoin Phil, and yet another friend named Ben and special guest Cailie as they dive into 8 years of Bo Burnham content, all leading to his newest Netflix special "Inside" entirely written, filmed, edited and produced all on his own.
The three of them all of a deeply personal relationship with the creator that is Bo Burnham and they have a great time breaking down the new special, Bo in general and most importantly what Bo means to them as individuals.
Also stick around for WAYWA's from Ben and Cailie
2021-06-2048 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 24—FLOODLIGHT: Spider-Man: Into the SpiderverseIt’s time for our 4th floodlight episode, this time on Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse! Nepotism is on full display as Rosie Grothaus, Phil’s sister, joins the pod to help break down this work of of art that is equal parts brilliant, hilarious and emotionally moving. There are also questions to be answered: Which Spider-Man gives the top performance? Which one is the funniest? And how do they compare to Kronk?
Rosie takes on WAYWA and drops some knowledge on Demonslayer, Loki and more. Yes, anime makes it into the pod back-to-back weeks. We aren’t sorry.
Be sure to fol...
2021-06-1953 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 23—Ben watched Anime?? + Ingrid Goes West & Cruella discussionThings are getting animated at the WDWE Podcast. Per Phil’s recommendation, Ben tried anime for the first time with Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood. It raises some interesting points: What even is anime? How is it different than Western storytelling? Is Ben too weirded out to keep watching, or is there actually something to like here?
The guys also talk about Ingrid Goes West, a dark social media comedy they both recently watched starting Aubrey Plaza, 2 Marvel stars and Ice Cube’s son, plus Cruella, a villain origin story that no one asked for but everyone seems to love.
Ben has...
2021-06-1245 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 22—MOVIE SWAP: Scott Pilgrim vs. Attack the BlockIt’s time for a fight to the death! Ben and Phil do the podcast’s first ever movie swap: Each one picked a film that the other had to watch, no questions asked. Now it’s time for each of them to review the other person’s choice.
The competitors? Phil chose Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, a movie that is pretty much inexplicable. So Ben trying to explain it goes about as well as you’d guess. Phil is subjected to Ben’s “favorite” movie ever, Attack the Block, a genre mash-up alien invasion nightmare. What happens when these films go h...
2021-06-0552 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 21—PIXAR JOURNEY (part 3): Let’s get introspective!!Part 3 of our Pixar Journey is here! This week, the guys discuss what they call the “Surprise-Introspective” phase of the franchise, with some films proving to be unexpected gems while others just had head-scratching differences from the rest. One thing is for sure: This one has us in our feels (Looking at you, Inside Out).
Brave, Monsters University, Inside Out, The Good Dinosaur, Finding Dory and Cars 3 show Pixar crossing into brand-new territory. But does the magic carry over to Cars 3, which has the task of salvaging a car-wreck if a franchise? You’ll have to listen to find out!
Then...
2021-05-2956 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 20—TRAILER PARK: Black Widow, Snake Eyes, Quiet Place 2 & more!It’s trailer time! Ironically on National Streaming Day, Phil and Ben break down a whole “stream” of new trailers on their way to movie theaters (remember what those are?) What does Phil think of comedic actors Chris Rock and Kevin Hart taking more serious roles? How pumped is Ben for the Snake Eyes: GI Joe Origins movie? Find out which ones the guys will be seeing and which ones will be trash.
In other news, Attack the Block is getting a sequel! John Boyega is coming back in his best role in what will obviously become the best movie franch...
2021-05-2237 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 19—BEIBER FEVER with Ben Buchnat of “A Decade In” podcastCan 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 though few people seem to care anymore?
Plus, Phil and (our) Ben get the lowdown on the mission of “A Decade In,” and why Ben structures the pod to talk to folks...
2021-05-151h 04The WAYWA PodcastEp. 18—Falcon, NEW Marvel shows & The Bad BatchDisney+ 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 bangers and which ones are garbage.
Also, the guys delve into Star Wars: The Bad Batch, a Clone Wars continuation that seems to be Dave Filoni at his best. Anyone wh...
2021-05-0853 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 17—PIXAR JOURNEY (Part 2): Cars through Cars 2We’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 from the 100% club on Rotten Tomatoes and the first look at the filming of season 2 of Amazon Prime’s The Wilds.
WAYWA includes a look back at the Academy Awards, where Nomadland ri...
2021-05-011h 00The WAYWA PodcastEp. 16—FLOODLIGHT: Over the Hedge + Shang-Chi & more!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 intended to be vs. what we ended up with. (We ended up with FLOODLIGHT material, so...)
But first, the guys cover a few random topics that (kind of...
2021-04-2459 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 15—Madison Pitsch, 10/11 KOLN JournalistThis 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 she wanted to do in college to finding her passion in global issues and storytelling.
The guys make sure to ask her all of the important questions: What’s the craziest story sh...
2021-04-171h 07The WAYWA PodcastEp. 14—Space Jam, LeBron, and LegacyThe 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. Why not throw the Looney Tunes and Michael Jordan into an intergalactic basketball game? In case you haven’t seen it or forgot what happens, Ben just recites the whole plot which is (almost) as fun as actu...
2021-04-111h 05The WAYWA PodcastEp. 13—PIXAR JOURNEY (Part 1): Toy Story through The IncrediblesAre 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 or aspect that exemplifies the films and go to town. You’ll probably learn something along the way. The guys definitely did. (Was A Bug’s Life the best Mafia mo...
2021-04-0254 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 12—Oscars, Snyder Cut, Last Chance U & more! An extended discussionThis 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 gives his take on the famed Snyder Cut of Justice League. Is 4 hours too long for a movie? Not if you watch it t...
2021-03-2956 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 11—SalvationsElite: A content creator extraordinaire joins the podOn 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 earliest inspirations on YouTube to innovating E-Sports commentary.
Josh also steps in for this week’s WAYWA as he shares his take on the mind-blowing, spectacular and messed-up show Westworld. Buckle up, it’s a fu...
2021-03-231h 04The WAYWA PodcastEp. 10—BONUS WAYWA: The Wilds Season 1 ReviewIt’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 characters (and least favorite...sorry Leah), and whether the ending to Season 1 was appropriate and where the story could go from here. Finally, they talk over the show’s solid handli...
2021-03-1419 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 9—FLOODLIGHT: HoodwinkedReady 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 of these songs (like “Be Prepared” or “The Schnitzel Song”) get sung on the podcast? You’ll have to listen to find out.
Then, this week’s edition of WAYWA includes Phi...
2021-03-1452 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 8—Hot takes and unpopular opinionsReady 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 the Star Wars spin-off movies that almost results in tears. Well, not really. But also really.
Despite the explosive conflict the final argu...
2021-03-071h 01The WAYWA PodcastEp. 7—All Things Lord of the RingsGet 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 guys talk about top-notch casting in the films and how rare it is to have a full set of actors going all-out in embracing their roles. At lea...
2021-02-2855 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 6—Phil and Ben write a movie scriptAre 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. Hint: Detective Boobie Miles defeats racism forever.
The guys also discuss some big time current events in the world of entertainment, including the in-the-works Mr. And Mrs. Smith proj...
2021-02-2252 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 5---FLOODLIGHT: The Emperor’s New GrooveThe 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 about it that makes it so legendary.
Then, on this week's WAYWA segment, Phil continues the show's baffling tradition of analyzing teenage girl dramas by giving his take on "Veronica Mars."
Be s...
2021-02-1347 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 4—All I wanna do is play footballIn 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 sports movies (Ben digs himself quite a hole on that one)? Finally, a case is made for The Parent Trap being an average sports film (yes, really).
The guys al...
2021-02-051h 22The WAYWA PodcastEp. 3—What Superhero would you leave your children with?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 minutes worshiping The Dark Knight (more surprising).
Then, this week’s WAYWA features Ben’s take on the Netflix original series Bojack Horseman and why it took...
2021-02-0450 minThe WAYWA PodcastEp. 2—What does binge-able mean to you?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 segment, Phil steps up to the plate to give his take on “True Detective.”
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The WAYWA PodcastEp. 1—Star Wars basketball draftOn 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 watching) segment, Ben talks for way too long about Amazon Prime’s new original show, “The Wilds” and tries to make the case for why it isn’t just like “Lost,”ex...
2021-01-2354 min