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 171 episodes available.

Why Does This Exist? episodes:

May 23, 2025 Episode 150: Mortal Kombat
To commemorate the milestone 150th episode, Chris and Rob talk about the greatest fighting game franchise in history: MORTAL KOMBAT!!!!

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1h 42min
May 05, 2025 Episode 149: Stoner/Doom Metal
Chris and Rob break down the essence of Stoner/Doom Metal, one of the purest forms of heavy metal.

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58min
April 15, 2025 Episode 148: AI Art
Chris and Rob have a philosophical discussion about AI and art, including whether
AI art is ever appropriate, is AI good or bad and what needs to be done before it gets out of control.

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1h 20min
April 02, 2025 Episode 147: Austin Powers
Chris and Rob discuss Mike Myers' timeless classic comedy franchise, Austin Powers!

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1h 36min
March 20, 2025 Episode 146: Curb Your Enthusiasm
Chris and Rob tackle the life and times of Larry David as they discuss the hit HBO sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm.

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1h 5min
March 07, 2025 Episode 145: Shadow of the Vampire
Chris and Rob jump on the Nosferatu bandwagon and discuss one of the most underrated vampire movies of all time: Shadow of the Vampire!

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1h 3min
February 19, 2025 Episode 144: Viking Metal
Chris and Rob talk about one of the most badass musical subgenre, Viking metal!

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57min
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

FAQs about Why Does This Exist?:

How many episodes does Why Does This Exist? have?

The podcast currently has 171 episodes available.