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@playitforward.bsky.social, and Ryan are trying to survive the corporate hellscape of space in Outer Worlds 2 by being hot and flirty! Come join us being charismatic anti-heroes!
November 5, 2025 at 12:08 AM
@playitforward.bsky.social, and Ryan are trying to survive the corporate hellscape of space in Outer Worlds 2 by being hot and flirty! Come join us being charismatic anti-heroes!
NEW EPISODE!
To celebrate Halloween, we made a bracket of Slashers vs Survivors. Listen as we debate who wins — and find out why we end up talking a lot about true crime.
Thanks to @byronmckoy.bsky.social for joining us to celebrate with some horror icons.
butwhytho.captivate.fm/episode/epis...
To celebrate Halloween, we made a bracket of Slashers vs Survivors. Listen as we debate who wins — and find out why we end up talking a lot about true crime.
Thanks to @byronmckoy.bsky.social for joining us to celebrate with some horror icons.
butwhytho.captivate.fm/episode/epis...
October 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
NEW EPISODE!
To celebrate Halloween, we made a bracket of Slashers vs Survivors. Listen as we debate who wins — and find out why we end up talking a lot about true crime.
Thanks to @byronmckoy.bsky.social for joining us to celebrate with some horror icons.
butwhytho.captivate.fm/episode/epis...
To celebrate Halloween, we made a bracket of Slashers vs Survivors. Listen as we debate who wins — and find out why we end up talking a lot about true crime.
Thanks to @byronmckoy.bsky.social for joining us to celebrate with some horror icons.
butwhytho.captivate.fm/episode/epis...
NEW PODCAST!
It's the spooky month, so we're diving into why horror gets a pass for its sequels. Slashers, Monsters, and the paranormal, why do we have sequel and reboot fatigue for other genres but not horror?
LISTEN 🎧👉🏽 butwhytho.captivate.fm/episode/epis...
It's the spooky month, so we're diving into why horror gets a pass for its sequels. Slashers, Monsters, and the paranormal, why do we have sequel and reboot fatigue for other genres but not horror?
LISTEN 🎧👉🏽 butwhytho.captivate.fm/episode/epis...
October 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
NEW PODCAST!
It's the spooky month, so we're diving into why horror gets a pass for its sequels. Slashers, Monsters, and the paranormal, why do we have sequel and reboot fatigue for other genres but not horror?
LISTEN 🎧👉🏽 butwhytho.captivate.fm/episode/epis...
It's the spooky month, so we're diving into why horror gets a pass for its sequels. Slashers, Monsters, and the paranormal, why do we have sequel and reboot fatigue for other genres but not horror?
LISTEN 🎧👉🏽 butwhytho.captivate.fm/episode/epis...
We've got a new episode!
This week, we celebrate THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW with film historian and critic, @ptklein.com!
We discuss how it became a cult classic, what it means to us, how it saved lives, and why it remains important today.
LISTEN HERE 👇
butwhytho.captivate.fm/episode/epis...
This week, we celebrate THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW with film historian and critic, @ptklein.com!
We discuss how it became a cult classic, what it means to us, how it saved lives, and why it remains important today.
LISTEN HERE 👇
butwhytho.captivate.fm/episode/epis...
October 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
We've got a new episode!
This week, we celebrate THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW with film historian and critic, @ptklein.com!
We discuss how it became a cult classic, what it means to us, how it saved lives, and why it remains important today.
LISTEN HERE 👇
butwhytho.captivate.fm/episode/epis...
This week, we celebrate THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW with film historian and critic, @ptklein.com!
We discuss how it became a cult classic, what it means to us, how it saved lives, and why it remains important today.
LISTEN HERE 👇
butwhytho.captivate.fm/episode/epis...
No @playitforward.bsky.social this week so @keikoparsons.bsky.social and Ryan are stepping into the fog for the first time with Silent Hill f!
Grab your comfort items and join them in stream!
👉 twitch.tv/butwhythopc
Grab your comfort items and join them in stream!
👉 twitch.tv/butwhythopc
October 14, 2025 at 11:02 PM
No @playitforward.bsky.social this week so @keikoparsons.bsky.social and Ryan are stepping into the fog for the first time with Silent Hill f!
Grab your comfort items and join them in stream!
👉 twitch.tv/butwhythopc
Grab your comfort items and join them in stream!
👉 twitch.tv/butwhythopc
@keikoparsons.bsky.social, @playitforward.bsky.social, and Ryan are revisiting Little Nightmares 2 in before Little Nightmare 3 drops on Thursday!
Get in chat!
twitch.tv/butwhythopc
Get in chat!
twitch.tv/butwhythopc
October 7, 2025 at 11:06 PM
@keikoparsons.bsky.social, @playitforward.bsky.social, and Ryan are revisiting Little Nightmares 2 in before Little Nightmare 3 drops on Thursday!
Get in chat!
twitch.tv/butwhythopc
Get in chat!
twitch.tv/butwhythopc
Join the stream!
@keikoparsons.bsky.social and Ryan navigate the twisted rooms and strange perceptions in the surreal puzzler, Superliminal! Join us on this mind-bending steam!
Getting chat 👉🏾 twitch.tv/butwhythopc
@keikoparsons.bsky.social and Ryan navigate the twisted rooms and strange perceptions in the surreal puzzler, Superliminal! Join us on this mind-bending steam!
Getting chat 👉🏾 twitch.tv/butwhythopc
September 9, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Join the stream!
@keikoparsons.bsky.social and Ryan navigate the twisted rooms and strange perceptions in the surreal puzzler, Superliminal! Join us on this mind-bending steam!
Getting chat 👉🏾 twitch.tv/butwhythopc
@keikoparsons.bsky.social and Ryan navigate the twisted rooms and strange perceptions in the surreal puzzler, Superliminal! Join us on this mind-bending steam!
Getting chat 👉🏾 twitch.tv/butwhythopc
@keikoparsons.bsky.social and @playitforward.bsky.social and Ryan parkour their way through the 2D world of The Rogue Prince of Persia.
Join them in chat now!
twitch.tv/butwhythopc
Join them in chat now!
twitch.tv/butwhythopc
August 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
@keikoparsons.bsky.social and @playitforward.bsky.social and Ryan parkour their way through the 2D world of The Rogue Prince of Persia.
Join them in chat now!
twitch.tv/butwhythopc
Join them in chat now!
twitch.tv/butwhythopc
Netflix has confirmed that the fifth season of the hit series Emily in Paris will premiere globally on December 18th.
August 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Netflix has confirmed that the fifth season of the hit series Emily in Paris will premiere globally on December 18th.
Netflix has announced that the highly anticipated K-fantasy romantic comedy, Genie, Make a Wish, starring Kim Woo-bin and Suzy, will premiere globally on October 3.
August 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Netflix has announced that the highly anticipated K-fantasy romantic comedy, Genie, Make a Wish, starring Kim Woo-bin and Suzy, will premiere globally on October 3.
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@keikoparsons.bsky.social @playitforward.bsky.social, and Ryan are starting a Ra Ra BOOM, a new co-op beat 'em up! Join them in the stream now!
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@keikoparsons.bsky.social @playitforward.bsky.social, and Ryan are starting a Ra Ra BOOM, a new co-op beat 'em up! Join them in the stream now!
👉🏽 twitch.tv/butwhythopc
August 18, 2025 at 11:34 PM
GET IN CHAT!
@keikoparsons.bsky.social @playitforward.bsky.social, and Ryan are starting a Ra Ra BOOM, a new co-op beat 'em up! Join them in the stream now!
👉🏽 twitch.tv/butwhythopc
@keikoparsons.bsky.social @playitforward.bsky.social, and Ryan are starting a Ra Ra BOOM, a new co-op beat 'em up! Join them in the stream now!
👉🏽 twitch.tv/butwhythopc
NEW PODCAST 🚨
This week, we talk about why remembering some celebrities differently from others, if it's okay to pick & choose parts of their legacy to remember, & what it means to gerrymander moral lines around which famous people's art we like best.
LISTEN 👉🏽 player.captivate.fm/episode/336e...
This week, we talk about why remembering some celebrities differently from others, if it's okay to pick & choose parts of their legacy to remember, & what it means to gerrymander moral lines around which famous people's art we like best.
LISTEN 👉🏽 player.captivate.fm/episode/336e...
August 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM
NEW PODCAST 🚨
This week, we talk about why remembering some celebrities differently from others, if it's okay to pick & choose parts of their legacy to remember, & what it means to gerrymander moral lines around which famous people's art we like best.
LISTEN 👉🏽 player.captivate.fm/episode/336e...
This week, we talk about why remembering some celebrities differently from others, if it's okay to pick & choose parts of their legacy to remember, & what it means to gerrymander moral lines around which famous people's art we like best.
LISTEN 👉🏽 player.captivate.fm/episode/336e...
Stream time!!
@keikoparsons.bsky.social and @playitforward.bsky.social, and Ryan return with bigger, buggier outcomes in Grounded 2!
Get in chat! 👇🏾
🐛 twitch.tv/butwhythopc
@keikoparsons.bsky.social and @playitforward.bsky.social, and Ryan return with bigger, buggier outcomes in Grounded 2!
Get in chat! 👇🏾
🐛 twitch.tv/butwhythopc
August 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Stream time!!
@keikoparsons.bsky.social and @playitforward.bsky.social, and Ryan return with bigger, buggier outcomes in Grounded 2!
Get in chat! 👇🏾
🐛 twitch.tv/butwhythopc
@keikoparsons.bsky.social and @playitforward.bsky.social, and Ryan return with bigger, buggier outcomes in Grounded 2!
Get in chat! 👇🏾
🐛 twitch.tv/butwhythopc
NEW EPISODE!
HWAT!? This week we're celebrating King of the Hill - with its revival making a strong mark on fans and critics, we talk about why we all really wanted to go back to Arlen.
Listen Here 👉🏽 player.captivate.fm/episode/e401...
HWAT!? This week we're celebrating King of the Hill - with its revival making a strong mark on fans and critics, we talk about why we all really wanted to go back to Arlen.
Listen Here 👉🏽 player.captivate.fm/episode/e401...
August 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
NEW EPISODE!
HWAT!? This week we're celebrating King of the Hill - with its revival making a strong mark on fans and critics, we talk about why we all really wanted to go back to Arlen.
Listen Here 👉🏽 player.captivate.fm/episode/e401...
HWAT!? This week we're celebrating King of the Hill - with its revival making a strong mark on fans and critics, we talk about why we all really wanted to go back to Arlen.
Listen Here 👉🏽 player.captivate.fm/episode/e401...
NEW PODCAST EPISODE!
This week, @awildjessichu.bsky.social and @lotrlore.bsky.social join the pod to talk about Magic: The Gathering, the importance of Universes Beyond as a gateway, and how to manage new entry ways against collectors driving up prices.
🎧👉🏽 player.captivate.fm/episode/353a...
This week, @awildjessichu.bsky.social and @lotrlore.bsky.social join the pod to talk about Magic: The Gathering, the importance of Universes Beyond as a gateway, and how to manage new entry ways against collectors driving up prices.
🎧👉🏽 player.captivate.fm/episode/353a...
July 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
NEW PODCAST EPISODE!
This week, @awildjessichu.bsky.social and @lotrlore.bsky.social join the pod to talk about Magic: The Gathering, the importance of Universes Beyond as a gateway, and how to manage new entry ways against collectors driving up prices.
🎧👉🏽 player.captivate.fm/episode/353a...
This week, @awildjessichu.bsky.social and @lotrlore.bsky.social join the pod to talk about Magic: The Gathering, the importance of Universes Beyond as a gateway, and how to manage new entry ways against collectors driving up prices.
🎧👉🏽 player.captivate.fm/episode/353a...
We have a duo of voice actor interviews over on our YouTube!
Check our talk with the voices of Namor and The Winter Soldier in Marvel Rivals!
🪖👉🏾 youtu.be/h6DYwJeCfGs
🔱👉🏾 youtu.be/glAL1jnJmjw
Check our talk with the voices of Namor and The Winter Soldier in Marvel Rivals!
🪖👉🏾 youtu.be/h6DYwJeCfGs
🔱👉🏾 youtu.be/glAL1jnJmjw
July 28, 2025 at 3:20 AM
We have a duo of voice actor interviews over on our YouTube!
Check our talk with the voices of Namor and The Winter Soldier in Marvel Rivals!
🪖👉🏾 youtu.be/h6DYwJeCfGs
🔱👉🏾 youtu.be/glAL1jnJmjw
Check our talk with the voices of Namor and The Winter Soldier in Marvel Rivals!
🪖👉🏾 youtu.be/h6DYwJeCfGs
🔱👉🏾 youtu.be/glAL1jnJmjw
Looking for a conversation all about #CFB26? We got you!
Check out our video review of the latest from EA Sports and why it escapes the sophomore slump with ease.
@dattm18.bsky.social and @kfoleyfl.bsky.social talk improvements made, things still needed, and more.
📽️ youtu.be/ZdjRMoXxzl4?...
Check out our video review of the latest from EA Sports and why it escapes the sophomore slump with ease.
@dattm18.bsky.social and @kfoleyfl.bsky.social talk improvements made, things still needed, and more.
📽️ youtu.be/ZdjRMoXxzl4?...
July 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Looking for a conversation all about #CFB26? We got you!
Check out our video review of the latest from EA Sports and why it escapes the sophomore slump with ease.
@dattm18.bsky.social and @kfoleyfl.bsky.social talk improvements made, things still needed, and more.
📽️ youtu.be/ZdjRMoXxzl4?...
Check out our video review of the latest from EA Sports and why it escapes the sophomore slump with ease.
@dattm18.bsky.social and @kfoleyfl.bsky.social talk improvements made, things still needed, and more.
📽️ youtu.be/ZdjRMoXxzl4?...
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE!
This week, we're joined by @caitdoescontent.bsky.social as we discuss resurrecting franchises and why sometimes, you should. We compare 28 Days Later, what it meant then, and what 28 Years Later and its Rage Virus mean now for the horror franchise.
🎧 pod.fo/e/2eebfa
This week, we're joined by @caitdoescontent.bsky.social as we discuss resurrecting franchises and why sometimes, you should. We compare 28 Days Later, what it meant then, and what 28 Years Later and its Rage Virus mean now for the horror franchise.
🎧 pod.fo/e/2eebfa
June 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
NEW PODCAST EPISODE!
This week, we're joined by @caitdoescontent.bsky.social as we discuss resurrecting franchises and why sometimes, you should. We compare 28 Days Later, what it meant then, and what 28 Years Later and its Rage Virus mean now for the horror franchise.
🎧 pod.fo/e/2eebfa
This week, we're joined by @caitdoescontent.bsky.social as we discuss resurrecting franchises and why sometimes, you should. We compare 28 Days Later, what it meant then, and what 28 Years Later and its Rage Virus mean now for the horror franchise.
🎧 pod.fo/e/2eebfa
The gang are aiming for new heights in PEAK. Join @keikoparsons.bsky.social and @playitforward.bsky.social, and Ryan in this co-op climbing game. Will they all reach the summit?
Join the stream now!
Twitch.tv/butwhythopc
Join the stream now!
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June 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The gang are aiming for new heights in PEAK. Join @keikoparsons.bsky.social and @playitforward.bsky.social, and Ryan in this co-op climbing game. Will they all reach the summit?
Join the stream now!
Twitch.tv/butwhythopc
Join the stream now!
Twitch.tv/butwhythopc
NEW EPISODE: We have to talk about SGF
@ohmymithrandir.bsky.social @gamingvlognetwork.com & @imluisgutierrez.bsky.social talk covering SGF Play Days while ICE raids were happening around the city. They discuss Latino representation in games media and what we need to do better.
pod.fo/e/2e7d7f
@ohmymithrandir.bsky.social @gamingvlognetwork.com & @imluisgutierrez.bsky.social talk covering SGF Play Days while ICE raids were happening around the city. They discuss Latino representation in games media and what we need to do better.
pod.fo/e/2e7d7f
June 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
NEW EPISODE: We have to talk about SGF
@ohmymithrandir.bsky.social @gamingvlognetwork.com & @imluisgutierrez.bsky.social talk covering SGF Play Days while ICE raids were happening around the city. They discuss Latino representation in games media and what we need to do better.
pod.fo/e/2e7d7f
@ohmymithrandir.bsky.social @gamingvlognetwork.com & @imluisgutierrez.bsky.social talk covering SGF Play Days while ICE raids were happening around the city. They discuss Latino representation in games media and what we need to do better.
pod.fo/e/2e7d7f
NEW PODCAST
It's time for you to interrogate your thirst with us and a special guest @awildjessichu.bsky.social!
This week, we discuss archetypes, stereotypes, our first crushes, and the people we married and somehow venture into discussing male loneliness in 2025.
LISTEN HERE 👇🏽
pod.fo/e/2e3a36
It's time for you to interrogate your thirst with us and a special guest @awildjessichu.bsky.social!
This week, we discuss archetypes, stereotypes, our first crushes, and the people we married and somehow venture into discussing male loneliness in 2025.
LISTEN HERE 👇🏽
pod.fo/e/2e3a36
June 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
NEW PODCAST
It's time for you to interrogate your thirst with us and a special guest @awildjessichu.bsky.social!
This week, we discuss archetypes, stereotypes, our first crushes, and the people we married and somehow venture into discussing male loneliness in 2025.
LISTEN HERE 👇🏽
pod.fo/e/2e3a36
It's time for you to interrogate your thirst with us and a special guest @awildjessichu.bsky.social!
This week, we discuss archetypes, stereotypes, our first crushes, and the people we married and somehow venture into discussing male loneliness in 2025.
LISTEN HERE 👇🏽
pod.fo/e/2e3a36
WE'RE LIVE 🚨
@keikoparsons.bsky.social, @playitforward.bsky.social and a couple of others are joining together in Sunderfolk, a shared turned based tactical rpg adventure!
Join the stream!
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@keikoparsons.bsky.social, @playitforward.bsky.social and a couple of others are joining together in Sunderfolk, a shared turned based tactical rpg adventure!
Join the stream!
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May 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
WE'RE LIVE 🚨
@keikoparsons.bsky.social, @playitforward.bsky.social and a couple of others are joining together in Sunderfolk, a shared turned based tactical rpg adventure!
Join the stream!
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@keikoparsons.bsky.social, @playitforward.bsky.social and a couple of others are joining together in Sunderfolk, a shared turned based tactical rpg adventure!
Join the stream!
twitch.tv/butwhythopc
Thank you Rogue Factor for inviting us out to Montreal for the 'Hell is Us' preview event! More to come!
May 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Thank you Rogue Factor for inviting us out to Montreal for the 'Hell is Us' preview event! More to come!