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What The What?!

Three friends. A lifetime of questionable obsessions. One podcast.

Join us on The What The What Variety Show, where we excavate the best (and weirdest) of pop culture and nostalgia. From the high-stakes physics of a Disc Jump to the toys, trends, and television that raised us, we’re digging through the cultural archives so you don’t have to.

Every episode is a high-energy mix of deep dives, debates, and "Wait, do you remember...?" moments that will make you question your own childhood. We’re bridging the gap between what was cool then and what’s bizarre now—one deep dive at a time.

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  • 20 episodes
  • Avg 1 hr 26 min
  • English
  • September 21 · 1 hr 38 min

    WHAT's No One Asked For

    After a bit of a hiatus, the group is back and they aren't alone! After talking Spider-Man, Ted Lasso, and all the pop culture, Zack from BLANKS No One Asked for and American Without A Clue joins the festivities for an interview, a game of Lyrically Correct, and bringing his own Useless Aggression! Make sure you check out the YouTube Exclusive video where Zack brings British Snacks for everyone to try and rate! 0:00 - Intro 1:51 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day 27:25 - Ted Lasso Season 4 38:35 - X-Men 97 Season 2 Final Thoughts 44:43 - Coyote vs. ACME 47:37 - Avengers Endgame ENCORE Extra Footage Discussion 51:04 - Vision Quest 53:35 - The One To Watch 57:02 - Fake Ad 58:41 - Creator Conversation with Zack 1:19:19 - Lyrically Correct 1:32:25 - Useless Aggression

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  • August 20 · 51 min

    BELIEVING: Episodes 4-6

    In the second episode of BELIEVING, Eric and Gavin dive deep into episodes 4-6 of Season 1 of Ted Lasso and explore how vulnerability is the central theme of this block of episodes. What would you sacrifice to break the Richmond curse?

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  • August 6 · 48 min

    BELIEVING: Episodes 1-3

    Welcome to BELIEVING: A Ted Lasso Rewatch! Eric and Gavin start off the rewatch journey by discussing how they discovered the show and what it means to them before diving into the first three episodes in Season 1!

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  • July 30 · 1 hr 40 min

    X-Men 97 Is Awesome; Ted Lasso Season 4 Hopes; Best 90s Film Year

    In this episode, the trio discuss - is X-Men 97 the best thing Marvel has ever put on a screen? Also, they share their hopes and dreams for Ted Lasso Season 4, debate the best film year from the 1990s, play another game of the As If Archives, and some more Useless Aggression! #xmen97 #tedlasso #tedlassoseason4 #90sfilm 0:00 - Intro 2:09 - X-Men 97 Discussion 26:39 - Ted Lasso Season 4 Hopes 44:54 - Odds and Ends Rapid Fire 52:17 - The One To Watch in August 57:54 - Fake Ad Read: Beard Oil By Beard 58:51 - Best 90s Film Year Discussion 1:11:27 - The As If Archives - One Truth and Two Lies 1:24:14 - Useless Aggression 1:39:44 - Sign Off

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  • S2 · E5
    July 7 · 1 hr 57 min

    Build-A-Spidey Movie!

    In this episode, Ashby, Eric, and Kyle battle technology issues as well as each other in a special Build-A-Spiderman Movie Draft! They also discuss the movies and television shows they have been watching, as well as discussing rumored projects in development and what they can't wait to see in July! And of course, who can forget Useless Aggression? Chapters 0:00 - TRL Mega Band 9:58 - What Are You Watching? 12:18 - Criminal Minds,Thrash, House of Dynamite, and Paradise 16:53 - Rooster, Toy Federation 18:26 - The Four Seasons (Netflix) 19:42 - The Mandalorian and Grogu 20:34 - The Bear 23:14 - Sports 26:46 - Toy Story 5 Discussion 36:49 - In Development (The Mummy, Grinch 2, 24 Jump Street, Princess Diaries 3, Hocus Pocus 3) 51:31 - The One To Watch in July 57:06 - Build A Spider-Man Movie Draft 1:37:54 - Pop Culture Penalty Kicks 1:48:46 - Useless Aggression

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  • June 5 · 1 hr 31 min

    Summer Songs and High School Movies Mount Rushmore

    In this episode, the trio open the show with their perfect opening song to grace their summer mix CD! Afterwards, they discuss Ted Lasso Season 4, Rooster, The Sheep Detectives and play a game of Keep 5 Cut 5 involving Toy Story toys! Later, they decide the ultimate High School Movie Mount Rushmore and play a fun game of Grab the Mic!

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  • S2 · E3
    May 1 · 1 hr 55 min

    Doom, Dates, and Double-Set Tapes

    In this episode, the trio discuss Star Wars Day, the perfect date (April 25th), Heated Rivalry, Daredevil, Avengers: Endgame's rerelease and Avengers: Doomsday! In block two, they do a fictional character Survivor Tribe draft, where each host drafts 6 people to represent their tribe on Survivor! In the third block, Ashby and Kyle try their knowledge in a game of Rental Shelf Roulette! And finally, more useless aggression involving online haters, McDonalds Drive-Thurs, and Pharmaceutical Commercials! #starwars #maythe4thbewithyou #themandalorian #theperfectdate #mcu #theavengers #theavengersendgame #theavengersdoomsday #survivor50 #heatedrivalry #uselessaggression Chapters: 0:00 - Star Wars Mid-2000s Commercial 5:53 - Star Wars Memories 18:17 - The Perfect Date (April 25th) Discussion 36:51 - Ashby Talks Heated Rivalry 49:13 - Super Mario Galaxy Movie Short Review 51:15 - Daredevil Season 2 Thoughts 59:44 - Avengers Endgame and Doomsday! 1:09:53 - May One To Watch Picks 1:16:28 - Fictional Character Survivor Tribe Draft 1:38:25 - Rental Shelf Roulette 1:47:38 - Useless Aggression

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  • S2 · E2
    April 3 · 1 hr 44 min

    Whatchella!

    In this episode, the trio starts with a classic discussion - on a Saturday morning from your youth, what cartoon are you watching, and what cereal are you eating? In Block A, the Spider-Man trailer and Toy Story 5 clip is discussed, the hosts pay their respects to Chuck Norris, Robert Duvall, and Nicholas Brendan, Ashby gives her Wrestlemania 42 picks, despite not being a fan, and more! In Block B, Ashby, Kyle and Eric draft their Whatchella lineup - a Coachella inspired musical draft, featuring artists from 1994-2006! In Block C, Ashby and Kyle try to detect what nostaglic artifact is fake in the "As If" Archive. And of course - the group ends with their "Useless Aggression" for the month!

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  • S2 · E1
    March 11 · 1 hr 20 min

    Repilot

    Guess who's back? Back again! Eric, Kyle, and Ashby return as the What The What!? Variety Show makes it's re-debut! Join the hosts as they start the episode with a question about what would you pick at Blockbuster in 1999. In the main part of the episode, they will discuss reboots, sequels, and re-quels, as well as talk about the things they are excited to see in pop culture in 2026, and they end the episode with a game of Lyrically Correct and let out some frustrations with Useless Aggression! Follow the group on Instagram and Youtube!

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  • #121
    Oct 2, 2023 · 2 hr 7 min

    Stay As Cool As The Other Side of The Pillow

    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.

  • #120
    May 23, 2022 · 2 hr 7 min

    The 90s Movie Draft

    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

  • #118
    May 16, 2022 · 1 hr 9 min

    Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers: The Movie

    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!

  • #119
    May 9, 2022 · 1 hr 18 min

    FRIENDS - The One With The Podcast

    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!

  • #117
    May 2, 2022 · 1 hr 5 min

    The Mighty Ducks

    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!

  • #116
    Apr 24, 2022 · 38 min

    Nickelodeon Game Shows

    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!

  • #115
    Apr 18, 2022 · 1 hr 24 min

    Boy Bands and Girl Groups

    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!

  • #114
    Apr 11, 2022 · 1 hr 13 min

    Jurassic Park

    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!

  • #113
    Apr 4, 2022 · 58 min

    X-Men: The Animated Series

    Join Ashby, Eric, and Kyle as they discuss X-Men: The Animated Series and their memories of the series!

  • #112
    Mar 28, 2022 · 1 hr 35 min

    90’s Mixtape

    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!

  • #111
    Dec 31, 2021 · 1 hr 35 min

    The Greatest Toy of All Time

    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.

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