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(00:00:00) Welcome to Why Does This Exist? (00:00:51) A Cursed Podcast? (00:07:53) The Legacy of Venom (00:09:13) The Birth of Black Metal (00:12:59) The Raw Sound of Venom (00:20:22) Satanic Imagery in Music (00:28:05) The Classic Venom Lineup (00:38:19) Kronos' Departure and Aftermath (00:47:13) Venom's Continued Evolution (00:47:47) Venom's Black Metal Legacy Chris and Rob talk about one of the greatest pioneers in music history: Venom! This episosde is dedicated to the memory of Conrad "Cronos" Lant. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support. 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 Support us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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 [email protected].

(00:00:00) Welcome to Why Does This Exist? (00:00:45) A Tribute to Benjamin "Pac" Satterley (00:06:03) Introducing The Mighty Boosh (00:07:15) The Origins and Structure of The Mighty Boosh (00:27:04) Vince Noir: The Carefree Character (00:32:07) The Mighty Boosh's Surreal Comedy Style (00:32:22) Cancel Culture and The Mighty Boosh's Blackface Controversy (00:33:11) Tropic Thunder: A Masterclass in Self-Aware Comedy (00:34:40) The Rise of Cancel Culture and Its Hypocrisy (00:37:54) The Mighty Boosh: A Comedy Born from Writer's Room Laughter Chris and Rob explore the wacky world of the surrealist comedy troupe known as The Mighty Boosh. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Benjamin "Pac" Satterley. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support. 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 Support us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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 [email protected].

(00:00:00) Welcome to Why Does This Exist? (00:03:31) Defining Nu Metal (00:09:45) The Origins and Influences of Nu Metal (00:14:05) The Controversy and Commercialization of Nu Metal (00:28:13) Nu Metal's Diverse Sound and Lack of Cohesion (00:31:54) Woodstock '99: The Nu Metal Festival (00:35:22) Ozzfest and the Breakthrough of Nu Metal Bands (00:36:57) The Allure and Challenges of Ozzfest (00:40:16) The Rise of Nu Metal Bands (00:41:12) Boston's Contribution to the Nu Metal Scene Chris and Rob go deep on the rise, fall, and revenge of Nu Metal! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support. 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 Support us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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 [email protected].

Chris and Rob go Slappers Only on the greatest first person shooter game of all time: GoldenEye 007! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support. 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 Support us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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 [email protected].

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 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 Support us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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 [email protected].

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-exist--5418632/support. 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 Support us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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 [email protected].

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/support. 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 Support us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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 [email protected].

(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.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support. 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 Support us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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 [email protected].

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/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support. 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 Support us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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 [email protected].

(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 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support. 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 Support us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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 [email protected].

(00:00:00) Welcome to Why Does This Exist? (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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support. 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 Support us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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 [email protected].

(00:00:00) Welcome to Why Does This Exist? (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! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support. 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 Support us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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 [email protected].

Chris and Rob talk about John Wick: the film that revived Keanu Reeves' career, creating a new action hero - and franchise - in the prcoess! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support. 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 Support us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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 [email protected].

Chris and Rob reunite with Spaceman Frank to discuss John Cena's retirement tour, and how WWE/TKO managed to botch it! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support. 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 Support us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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 [email protected].

Chris and Rob talk about an incredibly underrated thrash metal band that blends prog, punk, and mayhem: Voivod! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support. 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 Support us on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/wdtepod Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.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 [email protected].