Why Does This Exist?

By Why Does This Exist?

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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How many episodes does Why Does This Exist? have?

The podcast currently has 164 episodes available.

Why Does This Exist? episodes:

January 29, 2025 Episode 143: The IT Crowd
Chris and Rob talk about The IT Crowd, a cult British sitcom about nerds at work.

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51min
January 22, 2025 Episode 142: Deicide
Chris and Rob talk about the Satan-happy old-school death metal band known as Deicide!

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1h 6min
January 05, 2025 Episode 141: Santa Claus, Krampus and Pagans
Chris and Rob kick off the New Year by discussing the origins of Christmas traditions, roots, mascots and more in a jam-packed chat of philosophy, spiritualy and whimsy.

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1h 1min
December 22, 2024 Episode 140: Frosty the Snowman
Chris and Rob talk about one of the OG Christmas specials, Frosty the Snowman!

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55min
December 16, 2024 Episode 139: Nintendo DS
Chris and Rob talk about one of the most beloved handheld video game consoles of all time, the Nintendo DS!

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47min
November 27, 2024 Episode 138: Eli Roth's Thanksgiving
Chris and Rob rant and rave about Eli Roth's festive slasher flick, Thanksgiving!

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1h 10min
November 11, 2024 Episode 137: Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
Chris and Rob chat about one of the weirdest cult classics out there: Garth Marenghi's Darkplace!

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52min
October 31, 2024 Episode 136: Blacula
Chris and Rob give everyone a Halloween sendoff with the awesome Blaxploitation horror film known as Blacula!

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59min
October 22, 2024 Episode 135: Destroy All Humans
Chris and Rob continue unleashing Halloween havoc with the alien invasion gaming masterpiece Destroy All Humans!

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52min
October 15, 2024 Episode 134: Deceased
Chris and Rob get into the Halloween spirit by discussing the errie awesomeness of death metal legends Deceased! Up the tombstones!

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58min

FAQs about Why Does This Exist?:

How many episodes does Why Does This Exist? have?

The podcast currently has 164 episodes available.