Episode 175: Nu Metal
(00:00:00) Welcome to Why Does This Exist? (00:03:31) Defining Nu Metal: A Challenging Task (00:09:45) The Origins and Influences of Nu Metal (00:14:05) The Controversy and Commercialization of Nu Met...
12 Sep 1h 32min
Episode 173: James Bond
Chris and Rob talk about the films, novels, and origins of James Bond!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support.Help support the show an...
15 Aug 58min
Episode 172: MF DOOM
Chris and Rob discuss the life, times, and legacy of the late rap legend and illest supervillain of the game: MF DOOM!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this...
2 Aug 1h 17min
Episode 171: Primus
Chris and Rob talk about the wildest, weirdest, wackiest, and most whimsical band in the land: Primus!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/...
15 Jul 1h 2min
Episode 170: Pokémon Part 2: The Anime
(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:...
21 Jun 56min
Episode 169: Pokémon Part 1: The Games
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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...
8 Jun 1h 31min
Episode 168: Afroman
(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 ...
18 Mai 1h 2min
