Because Reasons Podcast

Two random people talking trash on people's childhood favorite films. Neither seem to have any background in film or media studies; from the few episodes I listened to, they can't even be bothered to do the most basic research on the film they are "reviewing" The episodes I listened to felt more like tired nerd snobbery, "my geekdom is better, more important, more valid than yours," than anything substantive. Not worth the download.

You know that one friend you have who you can sit around with and spend hours discussing the merits of one thing or the guiltiest of pleasures without embarrassment while also draining a couple bottles of wine? And you know that super relaxed and joyful feeling you get after doing that with that friend? That’s this show.

Unlike the usual "bad movie" type podcasts out there, Don and Kate give us surprisingly sincere consideration to infamous and controversial pop culture media. I love that I've got a new "guilty pleasure" geek crew! <3

Definitely a good amount of snark to this podast, but there are also so well thought out and erudite points made by the hosts, clearly fans of offbeat cinema themselves. If you can stand your darkest, guiltiest pop culture pleasures put under a spotlight, give this a listen. It's an entertaining hour.