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.<br /><br />Help support the show and discover articles and more by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisexist.<br /><br />Buy us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydoesthisexist <br /><br />Like, Dislike, Comment and Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY23JJcBuc904cgAZpnDOiQ <br /><br />Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at whydoesthisexistshow@gmail.com.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support</a>.
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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.<br /><br />Help support the show and discover articles and more by heading on over to our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisexist.<br /><br />Buy us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydoesthisexist <br /><br />Like, Dislike, Comment and Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY23JJcBuc904cgAZpnDOiQ <br /><br />Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at whydoesthisexistshow@gmail.com.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support</a>.
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Recent Episodes
July 15, 2026
Episode 171: Primus
Chris and Rob talk about the wildest, weirdest, wackiest, and most whimsical band in the land: Primus!<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support</a>.<br /><br />Help support the show and discover articles and more by heading on over to our Patreon! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisexist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisexist</a>.<br /><br />Buy us Coffee: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydoesthisexist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydoesthisexist</a><br /><br />Support us on Spreaker: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support </a><br /><br />Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/wdtepod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://twitter.com/wdtepod</a> <br /><br />Like us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthisexist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthisexist</a> <br /><br />Like, Dislike, Comment and Subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY23JJcBuc904cgAZpnDOiQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY23JJcBuc904cgAZpnDOiQ</a> <br /><br />Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">whydoesthisexistshow@gmail.com</a>.
June 21, 2026
Episode 170: Pokémon Part 2: The Anime
(00:00:00) Welcome to Why Does This Exist?<br /> (00:00:44) The Origins of Pokémon<br /> (00:04:43) The Anime Phenomenon<br /> (00:14:02) Evolution of the Pokémon Anime<br /> (00:31:35) Pokémon Movies and Merchandise<br /> (00:46:12) Nintendo's IP Adaptations<br /> (00:47:25) The Kirby and Star Fox Adaptation Debate<br /> (00:51:32) Pokémon's Phenomenal Success<br /> (00:54:41) Closing Remarks and Call to Action<br /> <br /> In the second part of our spotlight on Pokémon, Chris, Rob, and Shaun talk about the anime and its impact on pop culture. <br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support</a>.<br /><br />Help support the show and discover articles and more by heading on over to our Patreon! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisexist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisexist</a>.<br /><br />Buy us Coffee: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydoesthisexist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydoesthisexist</a><br /><br />Support us on Spreaker: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support </a><br /><br />Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/wdtepod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://twitter.com/wdtepod</a> <br /><br />Like us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthisexist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthisexist</a> <br /><br />Like, Dislike, Comment and Subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY23JJcBuc904cgAZpnDOiQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY23JJcBuc904cgAZpnDOiQ</a> <br /><br />Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">whydoesthisexistshow@gmail.com</a>.
June 8, 2026
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.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support</a>.<br /><br />Help support the show and discover articles and more by heading on over to our Patreon! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisexist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.patreon.com/whydoesthisexist</a>.<br /><br />Buy us Coffee: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydoesthisexist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whydoesthisexist</a><br /><br />Support us on Spreaker: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/why-does-this-exist--5418632/support </a><br /><br />Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/wdtepod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://twitter.com/wdtepod</a> <br /><br />Like us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthisexist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/whydoesthisexist</a> <br /><br />Like, Dislike, Comment and Subscribe to our YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY23JJcBuc904cgAZpnDOiQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY23JJcBuc904cgAZpnDOiQ</a> <br /><br />Know of any other weird happenings in pop culture? Let us know at <a href="https://gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">whydoesthisexistshow@gmail.com</a>.
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