Why Do You Know That?

Gotta catch 'em all! This week, Steve and Nadia talk with comedian and podcast host Matt Apodaca (@mattapodaca) about the specific topic of Pokemon Red for the Nintendo Gameboy. Not Blue, nor Yellow -- Red only, baby! We get into the video game development, Matt's breakdown of cheat codes and rumors, and a brief history of the origins of the 151 original Pocket Monsters. What do we think of Andy Samberg as Charmander? What would Bruce Springsteen have to say about Pallet Town? And what's a better devastating own that "you turkey"? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with Bad Comix By Anna creator and writer Anna Salinas (@badcomixbyanna) about the specific topic of Swedish Cinema. Ever wanted to get wild about WILD STRAWBERRIES?! From the silent era to Ingmar Bergman's depressing obsessions with death to, like, two TV channels, to modern Swedish movies like Let the Right One In, we cover as much as we can in a reasonable timespan. Get your lingonberry jam ready and let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with Rick and Morty writer and performer Anne Lane (@AnnieLLane) about the specific topic of British occultist writer and mountaineer Beast 666, Aleister Crowley, the practitioner of magick with a K and, uh, "decadent" lifestyle choices. Ever wondered how much linseed you need for a spell to figure out your future? What the hell is the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and why does it sound like Harry Potter? Why do rich guys think they can conquer mountains? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with actor, writer, and producer Katie Willert (@kawillert) about the specific topic of the United Way of Cleveland, Ohio disaster Balloonfest '86. Ever been to a hot air balloon festival? How did a well-intentioned nonprofit fundraiser end up pissing off Canada? And who exactly thought it'd be a great idea to compete with Disneyland's world record? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with comedian, writer, and podcast host Edgar Momplaisir (@edgarmomplaisir) about the very specific religious topic of growing up Seventh-day Adventist! What's the connection between corn flakes and masturbation? Is the theme song for The Leftovers a religion? How was Upstate New York's Second Great Awakening the 1800s Coachella? Oh, and we probably owe Ariana Grande an apology. Let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with comedian and podcast host David Zwick (@tryitlikeitpod) about the specific topic of beloved Internet video star Homestar Runner. Are the Brothers Chaps part of the Quentin Tarantino universe? Will the 2020 Democratic nominees figure out how to bring back Flash? What's better, the original "Come On, Fhqwhgads" or Strongbad vs. Daft Punk? Get into the Excitement Zone and let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with actor, writer, and podcast host Brittany Ashley (@britt27ash) about the specific topic of queerness in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. LGBTQIA representation on television? Does Susan Sontag consider Buffy "camp"? Does BDE stand for Big Dushku Energy? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with actor and podcast co-host Oscar Montoya (@ozzymo) the specific topic of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, airing from 1993 to 1996, and how much Oscar loves the show. Non-union stunt work? Racial stereotypes? The city of Santa Clarita? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with animator David Kantrowitz (@DavidKantrowtiz) about the specific topic of The Fleischer brothers, Max and Dave, who ran an animation studios and were responsible for animated classics like Betty Boop and Popeye. Terrifying clowns? Sexy cartoon dogs? Family scandals? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with comedian Frank Garcia-Hejl (@frankgarciahejl) about his deep obsession with watching all kinds of commercials from the decade known as the 90s! Mark Wahlberg, your naked parents, and the horniest M&Ms all make an appearance! Let's do this again some time!