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. 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. Be...

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Episode 52: Ready to Rumble 06.04.2022 1:48:04

Fresh off of WWE WrestleMania Weekend, Chris and Rob are joined by Spaceman Frank as they fly off the handle reviewing the WCW disaster movie "Ready to Rumble!" Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisex.. . Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthise.. . Know of any other weird happe...

Episode 51: Bump in the Night 27.03.2022 1:37:08

Chris and Rob talk about "Bump in the Night," a forgotten children's show starring the legendary Jim Cummings and Rob Paulsen! Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisex.. . Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthise.. . Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know...

Episode 50: Twisted Metal 22.03.2022 1:39:27

For the big 50th Episode Spectacular, Chris and Rob talk about the iconic vehicular combat video game franchise Twisted Metal! Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisex.. . Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthise.. . Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know...

Episode 49: UHF 14.03.2022 1:07:43

Chris and Rob finish their Weird Al Yankovic chat by reviewing and talking about Al's wild movie UHF! Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisex.. . Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthise.. . Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at whydoesthisexistshow@g...

Episode 48: Weird Al Yankovic 06.03.2022 1:14:44

Chris and Rob discuss the wild and wacky world of "Weird Al" Yankovic. Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisex.. . Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthise.. . Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at whydoesthisexistshow@gmail.com . Check out all our ep...

Episode 47: Sega CD 28.02.2022 1:34:02

Chris and Rob talk about the genesis of modern day consoles, the Sega CD (and why it failed). Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisex.. . Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthise.. . Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at whydoesthisexistshow@gmail...

Episode 46: Shrek 13.02.2022 1:29:49

Chris and Rob examine the many layers of the iconic movie Shrek. Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisex.. . Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthise.. . Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at whydoesthisexistshow@gmail.com . Check out all our epis...

Episode 45: Metallica’s St. Anger 06.02.2022 1:21:33

Chris and Rob discuss Metallica's red-headed stepchild, St. Anger. Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisex.. . Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthise.. . Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at whydoesthisexistshow@gmail.com . Check out all our ep...

Episode 44: Robot Chicken 23.01.2022 1:04:27

Chris and Rob talk about the hilariously ridiculous Adult Swim show Robot Chicken. Truth or Whacked returns as our cohosts discuss conspiracies surrounding the death of NWA rapper Eazy-E. Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisex.. . Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthise.. ....

Episode 43: The PJs (The Lost Episode About A Forgotten Eddie Murphy Sitcom) 15.01.2022 1:09:41

Chris makes due on his past promises and releases the lost episode about Eddie Murphy's forgotten stop-motion sitcom: The PJs! Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisex.. . Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthise.. . Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us kn...

Episode 42: Trading Places 09.01.2022 1:06:39

Chris and Rob kick off 2022 by talking about Trading Places: an 80's comedy gem starring Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy and Jamie Lee Curtis. Merry New Year! Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisex.. . Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthise.. . Know of any other weird happenings...

Episode 41: Santa’s Slay 24.12.2021 1:34:09

Chris and Rob discuss Santa's Slay: a crazy Christmas slasher movie starring WWE Superstar Goldberg! Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisex.. . Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthise.. . Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at whydoesthisexistsho...

Episode 40: LEGOs Rule!!! 19.12.2021 1:15:00

Chris and Rob talk about the iconic bricks that everyone enjoys, LEGO! Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisex.. . Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthise.. . Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at whydoesthisexistshow@gmail.com . Check out all ou...

Episode 39: The Muppets 12.12.2021 1:30:29

Chris and Rob talk about the legendary Jim Henson and his timeless creation: The Muppets! Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisex.. . Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthise.. . Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at whydoesthisexistshow@gmail.com...

Episode 38: ArnoCorps 05.12.2021 1:17:27

Chris and Rob talk about the greatest band of all time: ArnoCorps; an awesome punk band from California dedicated to the iconic Arnold Schwarzenegger! Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisex.. . Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthise.. . Know of any other weird happenings i...

Episode 37: ThanksKilling 25.11.2021 59:09

Chris and Rob talk about ThanksKilling: a ridiculous Thanksgiving horror movie about a killer turkey! Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisex.. . Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthise.. . Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at whydoesthisexistshow@g...

Episode 36: Revolution X (Featuring Aerosmith) 21.11.2021 1:31:35

Chris and Rob talk about Revolution X - a forgotten shooter game featuring Aerosmith! Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisexist Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthisexistpod Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at whydoesthisexistshow@gmail.com ....

Episode 35: Swat Kats - The Radical Squadron 14.11.2021 1:06:34

Chris and Rob talk about Swat Kats: an underrated cartoon from the 90's. Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisexist Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthisexistpod Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at whydoesthisexistshow@gmail.com . Check out a...

Episode 34: Black Metal 31.10.2021 1:14:47

Chris and Rob talk about one of the most extreme forms of music: Black Metal! Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisexist Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthisexistpod Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at whydoesthisexistshow@gmail.com . Check...

Episode 33: Survival Horror Games 24.10.2021 1:25:11

Chris and Rob talk about survival horror video games, including Resident Evil, Silent Hill, Night Trap and more! Buy The Minds Behind the Games Book Series Here: https://www.amazon.com/Patrick-Hickey-Jr./e/B07B6J4Y11?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000 Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisexist Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like...

Episode 32: Edgar Allan Poe — American as Apple Pie! 17.10.2021 1:04:31

Chris and Rob talk about the ODB of horror: Edgar Allan Poe! Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisexist Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthisexistpod Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at whydoesthisexistshow@gmail.com . Check out all our episodes...

Episode 31: Ghostbusters 11.10.2021 1:15:04

Continuing the Halloween kick, Chris and Rob talk about Ghostbusters! Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisexist Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthisexistpod Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at whydoesthisexistshow@gmail.com . Check out all our...

Episode 30: King Diamond 03.10.2021 1:25:04

In the spirit of Halloween, Chris and Rob talk about heavy metal god and lord of all things spooky, King Diamond! Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com /whydoesthisexist Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthisexistpod Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at whydoe...

Episode 29: ATM - A Bad Horror Movie Starring Josh Peck 24.09.2021 1:06:40

Chris and Rob talk about ATM: A horrible horror movie starring Josh Peck! Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com /whydoesthisexist Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at whydoesthisexistshow@gmail.com . Check out all our episodes and more at https://www.whydoesthisexistpod.com ! Follow us on Twitter @WDTEPod Like us on Facebo...

Episode 28: CDs 12.09.2021 1:14:18

Chris and Rob talk about the awesomeness of CDs, CD players, and old PlayStation games that you can listen to! Help support the show by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com /whydoesthisexist Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at whydoesthisexistshow@gmail.com . Check out all our episodes and more at https://www.whydoesthisexistpod.com ! Follow us...