The W.H.Y. Podcast

The W.H.Y. Podcast

by David & Justin

Season 1

NEWSIES (1992) - War for the Planet of the Papes

Thirteen years before Christian Bale prowled the alleys of Gotham City looking for villains to pummel, he took to the cobbled streets of old Manhattan to sing and dance his way into audiences’ hearts. All topics are on the table as your hosts discuss Disney’s 1992 movie musical, Newsies. Talking points include the Tony award-winning Broadway musical, the film’s passionate fandom, director Kenny Ortega’s resemblance to a certain Twin Peaks villain, questionable New York accents, and so much more. Will David be able to keep the Newsies candle boinin’ and win over musical-averse Justin with this plucky underdog story? Tune in to find out! Watch the prologue from the 2017 Broadway musical here Watch the full performance of The World Will Know from the 2017 Broadway musical here Watch the very R-rated Blood Drips Heavily on Newsie Square here Read Sarah Marshall’s “The Afterlife of Newsies” here Watch a full episode of the stop-motion animated Davey and Goliath here Comments? Questions? Contact us at whyhaventyoupod@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky for show updates, movie musings, and more Intro music by Andrew Zap. Discover more of his music on Spotify

CASABLANCA - We’ll Always Have Podcasts

Join your hosts for the second installment of the movies that inspired Damien Chazelle’s La La Land as they discuss an all-time classic, Casablanca. Along the way, Marvel, Star Wars, and Looney Tunes are referenced, MacGuffins are debated, and an invitation is extended to Mr. Ryan Gosling. Plus, Justin dons his history hat to channel the Encyclopedia Britannica, and David flirts with cinematic heresy by proposing an alternate ending. Comments? Questions? Contact us at whyhaventyoupod@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky for show updates, movie musings, and more Intro music by Andrew Zap. Discover more of his music on Spotify

BATMAN: THE MOVIE (1966) - Got Ham?

Holy diamond jubilee! Batman: The Movie debuted 60 years ago on July 30, 1966. Does the dynamic duo’s first full-length feature film stand the test of time, or is it a total bomb? And how does Adam West’s caped crusader stack up against the many cinematic Batmans (Batmen? Batpeople?) who have followed in his footsteps? Join intrepid hosts David and Justin as they shine a spotlight on rubber sharks, exploding octopi, piscatorial statutes, and so much more! Comments? Questions? Contact us at whyhaventyoupod@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky for show updates, movie musings, and more Intro music by Andrew Zap. Discover more of his music on Spotify

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN - Blame it on the Rain

The W.H.Y. Podcast’s path to covering La La Land begins with one of its inspirations, 1952’s Singin’ in the Rain. No discussion of what is arguably one of the greatest musicals ever made would be complete without references to banana oil and monkey fur. Talking points include a Blade Runner mashup musical, an unlikely connection to Ridley Scott’s Alien, and the artistic merits of dream ballets. Plus: Vincent Price and Chairman Mao have entered the chat?? Watch Good Mornin’ from Singin’ in the Rain here Was Spinel (as performed by Sarah Stiles) inspired by Jean Hagen’s Lina Lamont? Watch this clip from Steven Universe: The Movie and decide for yourself! Comments? Questions? Contact us at whyhaventyoupod@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky for show updates, movie musings, and more Intro music by Andrew Zap. Discover more of his music on Spotify

THE SHINING - Big Wheel Keep on Turnin’ (Part 1)

Please join David and Justin for this special amuse-bouche of an episode as they mark an auspicious milestone: the midway point of The W.H.Y. Podcast’s first season. Before his first-time watch, David makes predictions about The Shining (which may or may not be informed by The Simpsons). Meanwhile, Justin is less than loquacious about the rest of season one’s movies. Plus, be sure to listen to the very end for David’s initial reaction to The Shining! Despite its short runtime, this episode has more endings than Peter Jackson’s The Return of the King! Comments? Questions? Contact us at whyhaventyoupod@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky for show updates, movie musings, and more Intro music by Andrew Zap. Discover more of his music on Spotify

THEY LIVE - They Live, They Laugh, They Love

The boys discuss their second John Carpenter film, 1988’s They Live. High school celebrity crushes are discussed, Carpenter’s oeuvre is ranked, and the merits of the film’s iconic fight scene are debated. Plus, stick around for a “post-credits scene” wherein David and Justin hatch a plan to watch the movies that inspired Damien Chazelle’s 2016 musical, La La Land…! Comments? Questions? Contact us at whyhaventyoupod@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky for show updates, movie musings, and more Intro music by Andrew Zap. Discover more of his music on Spotify

NAPOLEON DYNAMITE - Crouching Liger, Hidden Llama

Jared Hess’s Napoleon Dynamite is a quirky little indie film that holds a special place in David’s quirky little heart. But will Justin (who is watching this for the very first time!) feel the same way? Talking points include Eraserhead what-ifs, Justin’s thoughts about human zoos, and how David is grossed out by eggs. You can view Aaron Ruell’s photography here Comments? Questions? Contact us at whyhaventyoupod@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky for show updates, movie musings, and more Intro music by Andrew Zap. Discover more of his music on Spotify

CARNIVAL OF SOULS - Ghoul, Interrupted

In this week’s episode, your intrepid hosts quickly realize there’s something about Mary in the 1962 indie horror classic, Carnival of Souls. Talking points include Elliot Ghoul, organs, and the iPod Video. Plus, how do David and Justin land themselves in cinema jail yet again with truly “juicy” (and wholly unexpected) missed-movie revelations? Can Whyhaventology redeem them?? Watch The Film That Wouldn’t Die (1990 KTWU interview with Herk Harvey and John Clifford) here Comments? Questions? Contact us at whyhaventyoupod@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky for show updates, movie musings, and more Intro music by Andrew Zap. Discover more of his music on Spotify

GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS - Commission Impossible

To paraphrase Boromir, son of Denethor, one does not simply discuss Glengarry Glen Ross without earning an explicit rating. Read the Vanity Fair 30th anniversary oral history here Read the 1984 WFMT Studs Terkel radio interview with David Mamet here Watch Paul Piff’s Ted Talk: Does money make you mean? here Comments? Questions? Contact us at whyhaventyoupod@gmail.com Follow us on Bluesky for show updates, movie musings, and more Intro music by Andrew Zap. Discover more of his music on Spotify

OUTLAND - From Io with Love

In this episode, the boys put Peter Hyams’ 1981 movie Outland under the microscope to answer only the most salient questions: How many exploding heads is too many? Is a racquetball court really the best place for a therapy session? And just how did Earth’s most annoying mailman get strung out on space meth? Justin will be on the edge of his seat to see if this gritty reimagining of the 1952 classic western High Noon passes muster with David (whose strict standards for in-movie keyboard usage are finally revealed!). Watch the Outland miniature effects excerpt from the documentary Sense of Scale here Read the 2014 Ryan Lambie interview with Peter Hyams here Intro music by Andrew Zap. Discover more of his music on Spotify Follow us on Bluesky for show updates, movie musings, and more

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