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Why Does This Exist?
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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.
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Episode 170: Pokémon Part 2: The Anime
4d ago00:56:12Tap to summarize(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 Adaptations (00:47:25) The Kirby and Star Fox Adaptation Debate (00:51:32) Pokémon's Phenomenal Success (00:54:41) Closing Remarks and Call to Action In the second part of our spotlight on Pokémon, Chris, Rob, and Shaun talk about the anime and its impact on pop culture. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support.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/whydoesthisexistSupport us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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.
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Episode 169: Pokémon Part 1: The Games
3w ago01:31:34Tap to summarizeChris 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-exist--5418632/support.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/whydoesthisexistSupport us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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.
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Episode 168: Afroman
May 1801:02:13Tap to summarize(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) Afroman's Early Career and Musical Evolution (00:21:14) The Stage Incident and Its Aftermath (00:32:17) The Controversial Raid and Its Consequences (00:34:47) The Defamation Lawsuit and Its Outcome (00:46:08) The Lemon Pound Cake Incident Chris and Rob talk about Afroman, a hilarious rapper who is experiencing a career reannaisance in the weirdest way. The discuss his music, court trial, and ultimate revenge album via Lemon Pound Cake.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support.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/whydoesthisexistSupport us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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.
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Episode 167: Music Industry Plants
May 1100:46:29Tap to summarize(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 (00:14:01) Dogma: A Textbook Industry Plant (00:26:32) The CIA and The Doors: A Conspiracy Theory (00:39:39) K-Pop: A Fully Manufactured Industry (00:40:23) Pop Music's Manufactured Nature (00:43:54) The Morality of Industry Plants Chris and Rob talk about a controversial topic in music, and weigh in on industry plants in the rock and metal world.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support.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/whydoesthisexistSupport us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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.
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Episode 166: Ghost
Apr 1301:17:32Tap to summarize(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 (00:16:03) Ghost's Musical Evolution and Arena Success (00:19:58) The Nameless Ghouls and Band Dynamics (00:20:46) Tobias Forge's Background and Influences (00:31:49) Ghost's Musical Style and Criticism (00:41:54) The Royalty Lawsuit and Band Revelation Chris and Rob talk about the coolest cult band going: Ghost!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support.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/whydoesthisexistSupport us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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.
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Episode 165: John Wick
Mar 1601:05:19Tap to summarizeChris 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-this-exist--5418632/support.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/whydoesthisexistSupport us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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.
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Episode 164: John Cena's Retirement Tour
Mar 300:44:57Tap to summarizeChris 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/support.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/whydoesthisexistSupport us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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.
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Episode 163: Voivod
Feb 200:53:51Tap to summarizeChris 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.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/whydoesthisexistSupport us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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.
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Episode 162: Devil May Cry
Jan 2100:48:11Tap to summarizeChris 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.com/whydoesthisexist.Buy us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydoesthisexistSupport us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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.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/whydoesthisexistSupport us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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.
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Episode 161: The Awful Donkey Kong Country Cartoon
Jan 1200:44:48Tap to summarizeChris 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.patreon.com/whydoesthisexist.Buy us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydoesthisexistSupport us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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.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/whydoesthisexistSupport us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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.
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