(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. 

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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.

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(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.

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(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.

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(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!


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Chris and Rob talk about John Wick: the film that revived Keanu Reeves' career, creating a new action hero - and franchise - in the prcoess!

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Chris and Rob reunite with Spaceman Frank to discuss John Cena's retirement tour, and how WWE/TKO managed to botch it!

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Chris and Rob talk about an incredibly underrated thrash metal band that blends prog, punk, and mayhem: Voivod!

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Chris and Rob discuss one of the sickest video game franchises that took the PS2 era by storm: Devil May Cry!

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Chris and Rob talk about the cringetastic uncanny valley Nintendo abomination known as the Donkey Cong Country cartoon!

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