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Why Does This Exist explores the very weirdest in pop culture ranging from bad TV shows to recalled toys, failed products, strange ideas that turned out to be huge success stories, and more. Help support the show and discover articles and more by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisexist. Buy us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydoesthisexist Like, Dislike, Comment and Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY23JJcBuc904cgAZpnDOiQ Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at whydoesthisexistshow@gmail.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support .
Unknown Host hosts Why Does This Exist?, a music show with 171 episodes published.
Chris and Rob talk about the wildest, weirdest, wackiest, and most whimsical band in the land: Primus! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support . Help supp
(00:00:00) Welcome to Why Does This Exist? (00:00:44) The Origins of Pokémon (00:04:43) The Anime Phenomenon (00:14:02) Evolution of the Pokémon Anime (00:31:35) Pokémon Movies and Merchandise (00:46:12) Nintendo's IP Ad
Chris and Rob are joined by Shaun to discuss the legacy of the Pokémon video games and TCG in the first of a two-part Pokémon panegyric. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-
(00:00:00) Welcome to Why Does This Exist? (00:00:07) Afroman's Resurgence (00:02:18) The Rise of "Because I Got High" (00:04:55) The Golden Age of Stoner Movies (00:06:34) Marijuana's Changing Legal Landscape (00:11:07)
(00:00:00) Welcome to Why Does This Exist? (00:00:46) Industry Plants in Music (00:02:30) The Nature of Industry Plants (00:04:42) Sleep Token and Ghost Influences (00:08:47) The Rise of Industry Plants in Metal (00:14:0
(00:00:00) Welcome to Why Does This Exist? (00:00:45) Format Changes and Musical Focus (00:03:18) The Ghost BC Name Change Controversy (00:08:55) The Rise of Ghost in the US (00:13:42) Tobias Forge's Vision and Anonymity
Chris and Rob talk about John Wick: the film that revived Keanu Reeves' career, creating a new action hero - and franchise - in the prcoess! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-t
Chris and Rob reunite with Spaceman Frank to discuss John Cena's retirement tour, and how WWE/TKO managed to botch it! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/sup
Chris and Rob talk about an incredibly underrated thrash metal band that blends prog, punk, and mayhem: Voivod! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support .
Chris and Rob discuss one of the sickest video game franchises that took the PS2 era by storm: Devil May Cry! Help support the show and discover articles and more by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.co
Chris and Rob talk about the cringetastic uncanny valley Nintendo abomination known as the Donkey Cong Country cartoon! Help support the show and discover articles and more by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.
(00:00:00) Welcome to Why Does This Exist? (00:00:46) Festivus Airing of Grievances (00:03:24) Introducing the Grinch Movie (00:05:15) The Making of a Christmas Classic (00:10:15) Jim Carrey's Iconic Performance (00:27:5
(00:00:00) Welcome to Why Does This Exist? (00:00:43) Christmas Carol in the Hood - A Muppet Masterpiece (00:03:48) Michael Caine's Iconic Scrooge (00:10:05) The Making of a Christmas Classic (00:21:36) Scrooge's Transfo
(00:00:00) Welcome to Why Does This Exist? (00:03:06) NWA's Formation and Early Days (00:07:07) The Birth of Gangster Rap (00:11:03) NWA's Impact and Controversy (00:29:05) The Breakup and Solo Careers (00:37:54) Easy's
(00:00:00) Welcome to Why Does This Exist? (00:00:45) Introducing Evil Dead the Musical (00:05:17) The Origins of Evil Dead's Licensing Issues (00:09:10) A Bloody and Campy Stage Adaptation (00:15:57) The Musical's Struc
Chris and Rob reminisce about the classic cartoon from the early aughts known as The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy! Help support the show and discover articles and more by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.p
Chris and Rob talk about the OG YouTuber and retro video games icon The Angry Video Game Nerd! Grab a Rolling Rock, play a shitty game that sucks ass and strap yourself in for an awesome time! Help support the show and d
Chris and Rob talk about the wonderful music of Huntress and the legacy of the band's late founder and frontwoman, Jill Janus, to whom this episode is dedicated to. Help support the show and discover articles and more by
Chris and Rob talk about Godzilla 1998, and try to figure out what went wrong for this film. Help support the show and discover articles and more by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisexis
Chris and Rob are gonna show you God does exist as they talk about (and rip apart) the Nicolas Cage classic Con Air. Help support the show and discover articles and more by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.pat
Josh Peck
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Kevin Smith
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ArnoCorps
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Why Does This Exist? is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under music (tv) and has published 171 episodes.
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