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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.Help support the show and discover articles and more by heading on over to our Patreon!
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Episode 175: Nu Metal (opens the original)
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(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 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
Episode 174: GoldenEye 007 (opens the original)
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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 Follo
Episode 173: James Bond (opens the original)
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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://twitte
Episode 172: MF DOOM (opens the original)
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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--541
Episode 171: Primus (opens the original)
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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 Fol
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