But Why Tho? The Podcast

We all love popular culture, but few of us use it to do good in the world. In this Missions that Matters episode, we got to sit down with a member of the Red Sands Patrol, the El Paso, TX squad of the global organization: The 501st Legion. Dressed as Stormtroopers, Tie Pilots, Vader, and more, the 501st Legion uses their love of Star Wars to give back to their communities and bring the community together through their love of the franchise. Yes, they even work with rebel scum.  This interview is reflective of the West Texas Squadron of Star Garrison and specifically the activities and events of the El Paso chapter.  All music used is by John Williams and owned by the Walt Disney Company. 

In honor of The Last Jedi and because the Star wars universe is so wide and vast, we've decided to do a lot a special series where we look at different pieces of the franchise and ask, but why tho? This week Adrian brings us through the world of Star Wars books, both pre and post Disney. 

This week we talk about the highest grossing media franchise ever, one of the longest running series, and a franchise that has been a card game, a manga, an anime, a video game, and a gateway to otaku status for kids in the US: Pokémon. Adrian brings us through one of his first fandoms and explains how it has been able to unite families and generations of fans, how it became a phenomena, and why it beats out Star Wars when it comes to money. Pokémon matters, but why tho?

Did Justice League save the DCEU? Can you really not save the world alone? Find out on our spoiler-filled review of Warner Brothers' Justice League. We take you through the movie with our thoughts on what appears to be a very divisive movie among comic book fans and movie-goers.  Music Used: Come Together by Gary Clark Jr.; Icky Thump by The White Stripes

This week we talk about why we need anti-heroes as we explore Frank Castle, The Punisher. We talk about his history, his trauma and why chaotic good is sometimes the only way to counter chaotic evil. We cover why he's important in the Marvel universe, in the world of anti-heroes, and why veterans and active duty military connect with Frank and use his symbol. We take through his trauma, so that you can understand the violence in his world. Sometimes we need a soldier, not a Superhero.  Music used: In time by Mark Collie and War Zone by Rob Zombie

With the Justice League movie coming out this weekend (Nov. 17th) we decided to revisit Bruce Timm's early 2000s animated series and it's sequel. Justice League and Justice League: Unlimited is loved by critics and fans alike and defined the League and it's heroes for a generation of comic book and superhero fans.  Music used: Justice League intro theme, Justice League: Unlimited intro theme