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A pop culture podcast dedicated to discussing movies, television, and other aspects of pop culture from the 90s to present day.
Eric, Kyle, and Ashby return for one more episode to update listeners on where they've been, what they are up to, their memories of recording the podcast, and what is to come.
Thank you, everybody, for your support over the past four years. What The What!? was a labor of love, and we are excited about new opportunities in the future.
We are drafting again! In the 9 on the 90s season finale, Eric, Kyle and Ashby are joined by Chad Casey to pick their favorites and steal from their friends in a draft of the movies from the 1990s!
Hosts: Eric Creech, Kyle Whitley, and Ashby Brame
Guests: Chad Casey
ITS MORPHIN' TIME! Eric, Kyle, and Ashby talk about this 90s kids dream movie, the differences between the movie and the show, and what held up - and what didn't hold up!
HOW YOU DOIN'? Ashby and Kyle are "on a break" this week, so Eric calls upon friend of the podcast Chad Casey to co-host and talk about one of their favorite shows of all time - FRIENDS! Join Eric and Chad as they discuss their favorite characters, guests, episodes, and what this show meant to them!
QUACK! QUACK! QUACK! Join us as we talk about one of Kyle's favorite movies! We discuss the movie, Ashby's experience for seeing it for the first time, Eric's coaching comparisons and more!
Did you ever want to be on Double Dare of Legends of the Hidden Temple? Maybe you wanted to try your hand at GUTS, Nick Arcade, or Figure It Out? Ashby, Kyle, and Eric discuss these classic Nickelodeon Game Shows and more!
EVERYBODY!!! Join the WTW Crew as they discuss the history of boy bands and girl groups, highlighting their peak in the 90s! They discuss overrated and underrated group, best songs from the 90s era, and much more!
Welcome to Jurassic Park! Eric, Ashby, and Kyle discuss a 90s classic that still holds up today! Join in as they talk about pop culture's obsession with dinosaurs in the 90s and why this franchise still holds a special place in our lives!
Join Ashby, Eric, and Kyle as they discuss X-Men: The Animated Series and their memories of the series!
What The What!? IS BACK with a brand new season! Join Ashby, Eric, and Kyle on their new journey into all things 90s with their new season "9 On The 90s!" In this first episode, the WTW crew discuss all the songs that makes 90s music great! Listen as they put together a 15 song mixtape and let us know what you would put on your all 90s mixtape!
What is the greatest toy of all time? Ashby, Eric, and Kyle go through a 64 toy bracket and narrow it down to one winner! Check it out and see what toys advanced far, and what toys got voted out! Moderated by producer Rickie Liles. Bracket created by Hunter Batten.
What was some of your favorite moments in pop culture in 2021? Join Ashby, Eric, and Kyle as they discuss the things they enjoyed watching and listening to this past year!
THE DE-SANTIFICATION PROCESS HAS BEGUN! Ashby, Kyle, and Eric discuss The Santa Clause 2 and how much they enjoyed this Christmas classic!
We've heard everything on Side A...it's time to flip over that cassette tape and let's hear the B Side! Tune in, as Ashby, Eric and Kyle share their favorite "B Side" Christmas songs!
"Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie?" We're sure you've heard the debates before! In this episode, Ashby, Eric, and Kyle name their favorite movies that may - or may not - be Christmas movies!
In episode 4 of the What The What Holiday Season, Ashby leads Eric and Kyle in a discussion of the fun, spooky themed classic - Scooby-Doo! Join them, as they discuss the impact Scooby-Doo and the Scooby Gang has had on pop culture over the years, as well as their memories and favorite episodes!
In episode 3 of the What The What Holiday Season, Ashby, Eric and Kyle participate in a Halloween Movie Draft! Each co-host gets five selections to headline their spooky themed movie marathon - what movie would you make sure you would pick?
In episode 2 of the What The What Holiday Season, Ashby, Eric, and Kyle take a look at one of the most iconic horror movies in the last 25 years - Scream! Join them as they take a deep dive into the horror classic!
THEY'RE BACK! After a couple of months off, Ashby, Eric and Kyle return with episode one from their "Holiday Season." In this episode, they talk about the songs that remind them of Halloween!
WAKANDA FOREVER! In episode number 99, the WTW crew discuss the MCU film, Black Panther! Join them as they talk about this movie and it's larger impact on pop culture and representation, their favorite scenes and quotes and some fun facts!
Picture it: If you are scrolling the channel guide, what movies would cause you to immediately go to the channel that the movie is playing on and finish the movie, no matter how long the movie has left before it’s finished? That's a rewatchable movie - and Ashby, Kyle, and Eric share their favorites!
COME ON AND SLAM! Kyle Whitley makes his return to the podcast and talks with Ashby and Eric about the 1996 movie Space Jam! They discuss how this movie holds up 25 years later, fun facts and observations, favorite scenes and their hopes for the 2021 sequel!
Ashby and Eric talk about more summer hits to listen to while relaxing by the pool or chilling at the beach! What are some of your suggestions?
Ashby and Eric take a deep dive into the third film of the Thor franchise by discussing Thor: Ragnarok!
POP POP! Ashby and Eric are joined by the Return To Beacon Hills podcast hosts Will, Kate, and Kalissa as they talk about one of Eric's all time favorite shows, Community! Will, who worked on Season 1 of the show, gives his unique perspective as someone who worked on the show directly. Tune in as they discuss their favorite episodes, characters and moments, and their pitch for the fabled Community movie! Thanks to RTBH for joining us - be sure to check out their Teen Wolf Rewatch podcast!
While Kyle is out on paternity leave and Eric is simply out, Ashby invites Hunter Batten to join the podcast once again, as they discuss Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2! Tune in and listen as they give their thoughts of the movie!
Ashby and Eric preview and react to the upcoming MCU Phase 4 theatrical lineup! What movie are you most looking forward to?
You ever been told by a friend about a movie that you just "had to watch" because it was so good? And upon watching said movie, you thought to yourself, "Uhhh, I don't get why people like this movie so much"? Ashby and Eric have had those thoughts too and on this episode, they dive deep into three movies each that, for one reason or another, they just don't get. Spoiler: Ashby doesn't kill Eric for one of his selections, but she thought about it. What are some of your choices?
Cow! Ashby and Eric celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of Twister by discussing the movie! They dive deep into the fantastic cast, the science behind actual tornadoes, and their favorite scenes and quotes!
Join Ashby, Eric, and Kyle as they discuss their favorite (and arguably, the best) movie soundtracks (non-musical edition)!
Shhhhhh! We're in a library! Ashby, Eric, and Kyle talk about some of their favorite literary works, including books from their childhood to books they've read as adults!
Hello! Join Ashby, Eric, and Kyle as they discuss the hip hop granny who makes a mean cup of coco, Mrs. Doubtfire!
Come and knock on our door - we'll be waiting for you! Ashby, Eric, and Kyle discuss some of their favorite TV theme songs over the years! Which tv theme song is your favorite? Take a listen, and thank you for being a friend! We might solve a mystery or re-write history!
Time to get strange! Or should we say, "Doctor Strange?" Ashby, Eric, and Kyle discuss this entry into this MCU and the effects this character had long term!
Kyle and Eric take a deep dive into the athletes that transcended their sport into the wider pop culture world in the 90s! Which athletes defined the 90s for you?
This episode is so fetch! Join Ashby, Eric, and Kyle as they discuss 2004's Mean Girls! How much did they enjoy the movie? What aged the best and what aged poorly? Is this the best high school movie of all time? (One person says yes, the others say no.) All that and more! It's like they have ESPN or something!
This episode does contain adult content towards the end of the episode.
Ashby and Kyle take the listeners on a journey into some childhood arguments they had with their parents! Some of the listeners also called in and shared their experiences - listen for some hilarious stories!
We have arrived to Phase 3 of the MCU! Ashby, Eric and Kyle discuss this film, including the character and story arcs that define it, the history of the Sokovia Accords in the MCU, some fun facts and a little friendly debate! Whose side are you on?
Join Ashby, Eric, and Kyle as they discuss what they believe to be one of the best DCEU films in 2017's Wonder Woman!
Ashby, Eric, and Kyle discuss some of the great break up songs in music history! What your favorite?
Ashby, Eric, and Kyle go back in time to the end of 1995 to discuss Mr. Holland's Opus! Join them and listen as they discuss themes that are relevant to the present day, including the importance of educators and the arts in the lives of students! This episode is in honor of the many great educators that played a role in the lives of the hosts!
After six weeks, Ashby, Eric, and Kyle are back form the Quantum Realm to discuss Ant-Man! Join them as they discuss this movie's role in the MCU!
Kyle, Eric and (a barely audible) Ashby* discuss Home Alone 2! Listen as they talk about their favorite scenes, quotes, and fun facts!
*Due to technical difficulties, Ashby's audio did not record as intended, and as a result, her audio is hard to hear. We apologize for this! Hopefully, you can still enjoy Kyle and Eric's banter and - if you really try hard - you can hear Ashby's contributions as well!
Ashby, Eric, Kyle and Producer Rickie sit down and draft different food options to create a Christmas meal! Each co-host has a different theme in mind, what are they? Tune in to see what meals were created and exactly why Eric got incredibly super salty during the episode!
What The What Podcast, what's your favorite color? Ashby, Eric, and Kyle gather to talk about this instant Christmas classic (despite Ashby's claims because she sits on a throne of lies). We hope you find this podcast in time for the Christmas season, because Baby, It's Cold Outside!
Language! Join the WTW Avengers for their last Running The Infinity Gauntlet episode in 2020 as they discuss the second Avengers film! In this episode, they will discuss why they generally enjoyed this film, the issues they had with it, fun facts and observations, and why Ashby really hates the opening line of the movie! What, you didn't see that coming?
Ashby, Eric, and Kyle take a look at all three Grinch movies and compare them before declaring which Grinch movie is their favorite!
It's the episode that Eric and Ashby have been waiting for since July 3rd. In this supersized episode, they discuss their thoughts on story, the cast, the production and the music! Make sure you vote on November 3rd!
Hunter Batten joins Ashby, Eric, and Kyle to talk about his favorite movie from the MCU - Guardians of the Galaxy!
It's spooky season and what better way to kick it off than by discussing your favorite spooky season movies! Ashby, Eric, and Kyle share their personal top 3 spooky season movies as they eagerly await the arrival of the Great Pumpkin to their most sincerest pumpkin patch! Whether it be the traditional horror movies, movies that invoke the feeling of Halloween, or something light hearted - there is something for everyone on these lists! What's your favorite scary movie? Check out the podcast this week to find out!
If money was no object, what would you cosplay as? Ashby and Kyle talk about their top three choices to cosplay - and Kyle even comes up with some ideas for Eric!
Just in time for the Fall Classic, it's Rookie of the Year! Ashby, Eric, and Kyle discuss this classic sports movie and all the things they liked and disliked about it in this bonus episode! To quote Ashby, 'yay baseball!"
We continue looking into the MCU by discussing one of the best films in the saga: Captain America: The Winter Soldier!
STRONG SIDE! Ashby, Eric, and Kyle discuss Remember The Titans and the lessons learned from real life events and how they reflected in society today.
Ashby, Eric, and Kyle take us on three separate musical journeys as they discuss the songs that would make their mixtapes! Ashby is in charge of the breakup mixtape, Kyle guides us through a mixtape about life, and Eric is in the driver seat for the mixtape when you just want to cruise with your friends! Also, at the end, a very special message regarding World Suicide Prevention Day.
Those aren't spirit fingers - these are spirit fingers! Kyle and Ashby talk about Bring It On and all of the themes discussed in this movie, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year!
Can the What The What crew redeem what's considered one of the worst MCU movies? Join Ashby, Eric, and Kyle as they talk about this 2013 film and it's connection to the larger MCU! Also join for Kyle's review of last weeks episode and a semi deep dive into current DCEU trailers that were dropped this past week!
Ashby and Eric discuss Psych! In this episode, they talk about their favorite episodes, characters, running gags and so much more!
Ashby, Eric, and Kyle go back to the 90s and the 2000s to talk about some of their favorite and memorable Teen TV Dramas!* They also get dangerously close to the infamous E rating!
10:00 - History of Teen TV Dramas
21:00 - Buffy The Vampire Slayer
27:35 - Friday Night Lights
35:45 - Dawson's Creek
40:23 - One Tree Hill
51:54 - 7th Heaven
58:10 - Sk8
1:05:10 - Teen Wolf
1:12:12 - The Secret Life of the American Teenager
1:26:22 - Family Matters?
1:32:32 - Social Media Shoutouts
1:34:05 - End Credits
*May also include a sitcom. Thanks Kyle
While Ashby is on vacation, Kyle and Eric bring Chris Rhode - the same Chris Rhode who has gotten shoutouts from the very beginning - on the show to discuss their favorite video games they played with friends while growing up!
Flashback to 1999 as Ashby, Eric, and Kyle talk about Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace! Is this movie as good or as bad as you remember? Who won the movie? Favorite scenes, characters, plots - all this and more!
This week on WTW?! Ashby, Eric, and Kyle discuss Iron Man 3, their thoughts on how it fits in the MCU, who won the movie, and much more! (Editors Note: This has been re-uploaded and contains the entire podcast. An earlier version was uploaded that only contained 11 minutes. We apologize for the error.)
It's been one year since What The What!? started their journey into nostalgia and pop culture! In this supersized episode, new co-host Ashby interviews Eric and Kyle about the beginnings of the show, their favorite and least favorite memories, and all three discuss goals they have for the show moving forward!
Podcasters Assemble! Ashby, Eric, and Kyle revisit the culmination of the MCU Phase 1! Join them as they discuss their general thoughts about the movie, their favorite quotes, their favorite Easter Eggs, a lot of Agents of SHIELD talk, and who won the movie!
Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger, can I take your order? Ashby and Kyle teach Eric everything they know about the classic comedic duo from the 90s, all the way from All That to Kenan and Kel and anything else in between!
In...honor? of this films 25th anniversary, Kyle and Eric take a look at Batman Forever and discuss the film at length! Would the rumored cast be better than what we got? What were some things that were enjoyable about the movie? Did Two-Face and The Riddler make a good villain team? All these questions and more are answered, plus Kyle attempts to recap the movie in just 121 seconds!
Listener beware! You're in for a scare! Eric, Kyle, and Ashby dive into the television and literature worlds presented in Goosebumps! They discuss favorite episodes and books from their childhood and much more!
Best. Episode. Ever! Ashby Brame joins Kyle and Eric and steals the show and possibly one of the co-hosts spots as we discuss the 5th movie in the MCU, Captain America: The First Avenger! Find out who won the movie, what the best scene was, unanswered questions, and much more!
What are you looking forward to being able to do when the Covid-19 pandemic is over? Kyle and Eric discuss the things they miss and the first things they will want to do once it is safe to do so.
This week, Kyle and Eric are living life a quarter mile at a time! With special guest host, Bobby Perry from Beards and Boost, the trio discuss this movie that spawn a franchise.
Dunder Mifflin, this is What The What!? Kyle and Eric chat about the first season of one of their favorite TV Shows, discussing favorite episodes, and their season MVP!
The fourth stop in the Running the Infinity Gauntlet series lands on the 2011 film Thor! Kyle and Eric discuss the MCU hero's first outing and how he connects to the rest of the series.
It's the 25th Anniversary of A Goofy Movie! Join Kyle and Eric as they discuss this Disney classic!
What songs did you enjoy, but were too ashamed to admit it to anyone? Kyle and Eric discuss their favorite songs that they loved but would never tell anyone...until now!
The conclusion to the Disney Pixar March Madness tournament! Who wins! Do you agree? Which movie should have made it a lot farther than it did according to chat? What matchup literally made Eric leave the room? Check it out!
The first part of our epic Disney-Pixar March Madness tournament! Kyle and Eric go through the first two rounds, discussing which movies should move, with the help from the YouTube live streaming chat and other friends!
The Running the Infinity Gauntlet series continues with this review of Iron Man 2! Kyle and Eric discuss the first sequel in the MCU!
Eric and Kyle discuss their favorite Video Game Consoles and the memories that come along with them!
Hosts: Eric Creech and Kyle Whitley
Editing: Eric Creech
Design: Kyle Whitley
Producer: Rickie Liles
Research: Tim Hutchinson
Opening and Closing Song Used With Permission: "Heartbeat" by The Separate
To celebrate the 25th anniversary, Eric and Kyle discuss the Disney family movie Heavyweights! Listen as Kyle leads the discussion on the movie and Eric reacts with his thoughts, having first seen the film two days prior to recording! What connections does this film have to other Disney classics? What quotes do the guys find to be the best?
Hosts: Eric Creech and Kyle Whitley
Editing: Eric Creech
Design: Kyle Whitley
Producer: Rickie Liles
Research: Tim Hutchinson
Opening and Closing Song Used With Permission: "Heartbeat" by The Separate
Let's get it on! In today's episode, Kyle and Eric discuss their favorite love songs in honor of Valentine's Day.
Hosts: Eric Creech and Kyle Whitley
Editing: Eric Creech
Design: Kyle Whitley
Producer: Rickie Liles
Research: Tim Hutchinson
Opening and Closing Song Used With Permission: "Heartbeat" by The Separate
In today's episode, Kyle and Eric continue their deep dive into the Marvel Cinematic Universe by reviewing and discussing The Incredible Hulk! Kyle and Eric discuss how this movie fits into the MCU, how it doesn't fit, and debate Edward Norton vs. Mark Ruffalo!
Hosts: Eric Creech and Kyle Whitley
Editing: Eric Creech
Design: Kyle Whitley
Producer: Rickie Liles
Research: Tim Hutchinson
Opening and Closing Song Used With Permission: "Heartbeat" by The Separate
Let's get ready to rumble! On this special Sunday episode of WTW, Kyle and Eric discuss their favorite memories of the Royal Rumble and share their predictions for the 2020 iteration of the WWE event!
Hosts: Eric Creech and Kyle Whitley
Editing: Eric Creech
Design: Kyle Whitley
Producer: Rickie Liles
Research: Tim Hutchinson
Opening/Closing Song, Used With Permission: "Heartbeat" by The Separate
ITS MORPHIN' TIME! In this episode, Eric and Kyle discuss the cultural phenomenon that was the first season of the Power Rangers! Who was their favorite Ranger? What was their favorite moments of the season? Tune in to find out this, plus much more!
Hosts: Eric Creech and Kyle Whitley
Editing: Eric Creech
Design: Kyle Whitley
Producer: Rickie Liles
Research: Tim Hutchinson
Opening/Closing Song, used with permission: "Heartbeat" by The Separate
In today's episode, Kyle and Eric start their deep dive into the Marvel Cinematic Universe by reviewing and discussing the film that started it all - Iron Man! Kyle and Eric discuss how this movie changed the superhero film genre forever, how this movie set the tone for the rest of the saga, and share some fun facts about the film!
Hosts: Eric Creech and Kyle Whitley
Editing: Eric Creech
Design: Kyle Whitley
Producer: Rickie Liles
Research: Tim Hutchinson
Opening and Closing Song Used With Permission: "Heartbeat" by The Separate
In this episode, Eric and Kyle discuss their favorite Christmas specials. Spoilers - their lists overlap for the first time! Merry Christmas from the What The What!? team!
Hosts: Kyle Whitley and Eric Creech
Producer: Rickie Liles
Editing: Eric Creech
Design: Kyle Whitley
In this supersized episode of What The What!? Kyle and Eric discuss their favorite Christmas TV Episodes! Eric goes full musical during one of his selections, while Kyle reminisces about the memories involved with one of his picks.
Hosts: Kyle Whitley and Eric Creech
Producer: Rickie Liles
Editing: Eric Creech
Design: Kyle Whitley
Eric and Kyle dive deep into one of the great Christmas comedies of all time: ‘Home Alone' by exploring the the best scenes and quotes, sharing ten of their favorite insights and observations from the film, and answering some unanswered questions. Who is the biggest villains in this movie? Not who you might think.
Hosts: Eric Creech and Kyle Whitley
Do You Hear What I Hear? It's Kyle and Eric, sharing their favorite Christmas and holiday songs!
It's DRAFT DAY! Kyle, Eric, and Producer Rickie take turns drafting food items to piece together their ideal Thanksgiving Meal! Who ends up with a more traditional meal? Who ends up with something completely original? Tune in to find out!
In this episode, Kyle and Eric discuss their favorite Thanksgiving TV Episodes! Who picked the episode that said "there's always room for more at our table?" What about the classic "As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!?" And which Thanksgiving episode of Friends did Eric pick? Plus, at the beginning of the episode, Eric and Kyle talk about the first day of Disney Plus!
- In this episode, Kyle and Eric discuss the 1994 classic The Santa Clause, starring Tim Allen. They discuss favorite scenes, best quotes, unanswered questions, and the magic of this movie and how this relates to Christmas.
Eric and Kyle - after some computer issues - are back! In this re-recorded episode, they talk about the things they are excited about involving the new Disney Plus streaming service.
This week, Kyle and Eric share some of their favorite TV episodes that were centered around Halloween or had a scary theme.
In this episode, Kyle and Eric discuss the movie Casper in honor of Halloween! If you can make it past their...interesting duet (2:20), Kyle and Eric will talk about their favorite parts about the movie, favorite quotes, fun facts, and unanswered questions!
Kyle and Eric discuss two different topics this week - their memorable costumes and candy! What costume did Kyle wear that ended up scaring kids? Why does Eric consider all his costumes failures? Which candy does Kyle and Eric like and dislike? Be sure to check out this weeks episode to answers to all of those questions - plus, an epic rant from Eric to people who give out fruit and toothbrushes on Halloween night!
Kyle and Eric discuss one of the greatest animated TV shows of all time! They will dive deep into their favorite characters, memories, episodes, and some fun facts and trivia!
In this episode, Kyle and Eric discuss their favorite things about their favorite season: Fall! (Or Autumn, if you prefer.)
This week, Kyle and Eric discuss Dead Poets Society, starring the great Robin Williams. They talk about the themes of individuality, best scenes, best quotes, fun facts, and some unanswered questions.
In this episode, Kyle and Eric discuss TV shows they feel are underrated. Listeners chime in with their own picks, and Eric makes a bold statement about one of his picks!
Kyle and Eric discuss the Spider-Man MCU and Sony drama, news coming out of the D23 Expo, and mimic the Parton The Interruption style format, with quick takes, a game of Toss-Up, and Happy Time!
In this episode, Eric and Kyle go back 25 years to discuss the Spider-Man Animated series! They discuss the impact this series had on them and their love for superheroes to the present day. They also discuss favorite characters, favorite episodes, fun facts, and draw parallels to the current Spider-Man movies! There are some brief spoilers for Spider-Man: Far From Home in this episode. There is a verbal warning beforehand - if you don't want to be spoiled, go watch Spider-Man: Far From Home!
In this What Versus What episode, Kyle and Eric each select a TV Show, a Movie, and a Song that has connections to school! Their lists are wildly different, which one did you relate to most? Plus, we hear from those who have chimed in on social media with their selections!
This weeks episode has a special guest star: Producer Rickie! Rickie, Kyle, and Eric take turns sharing memories from their summers that left a lasting impact.
In this episode, Kyle and Eric discuss memorable moments and quotes from the Sandlot, a childhood favorite. They also discuss how some of the aspects of this movie holds up in the present day, unanswered questions from the movie, and respond to listener comments from social media!
Summer, summer, summer time! Eric and Kyle discuss music that reminds them of summer and the memories that go along with those songs. They also share some summer songs that were mentioned on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram by fans of the show!
In this episode, Kyle and Eric discuss the impact The Lion King had on them - both in 1994 and in the present day - as well as music, memorable lines, scenes, fun facts, and unanswered questions! There are also shoutouts to social media comments and their thoughts and anticipation of seeing the remake!
In this long awaited episode, Eric and Kyle discuss all things Boy Meets World, including Cory and Mr. Feeny's mentor relationship, Cory and Topanga's roller coaster relationship, topics and themes that were ahead of its time, favorite guest stars, and their favorite episodes. Do good.
In this wild card edition of the show, Kyle and Eric discuss their three favorite wrestling moments.
In this episode, Kyle and Eric explore a new format: What vs. What!? Kyle and Eric share their top 5 video games from their childhood.
In the debut episode of What The What!?, Kyle and Eric discuss their memories of Toy Story, random facts and observations, unanswered questions, and their thoughts on what worked in the first Pixar classic!