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  • Episode 165: John Wick

    Episode 165: John Wick
    Mar 16 2026
    Chris and Rob talk about John Wick: the film that revived Keanu Reeves' career, creating a new action hero - and franchise - in the prcoess!

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    1 h et 5 min
  • Episode 164: John Cena's Retirement Tour

    Episode 164: John Cena's Retirement Tour
    Mar 3 2026
    Chris and Rob reunite with Spaceman Frank to discuss John Cena's retirement tour, and how WWE/TKO managed to botch it!

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    45 min
  • Episode 163: Voivod

    Episode 163: Voivod
    Feb 2 2026
    Chris and Rob talk about an incredibly underrated thrash metal band that blends prog, punk, and mayhem: Voivod!

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    54 min
  • Episode 162: Devil May Cry

    Episode 162: Devil May Cry
    Jan 21 2026
    Chris and Rob discuss one of the sickest video game franchises that took the PS2 era by storm: Devil May Cry!

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    48 min
  • Episode 161: The Awful Donkey Kong Country Cartoon

    Episode 161: The Awful Donkey Kong Country Cartoon
    Jan 12 2026
    Chris and Rob talk about the cringetastic uncanny valley Nintendo abomination known as the Donkey Cong Country cartoon!

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    45 min
  • Episode 160: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    Episode 160: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
    Dec 24 2025
    (00:00:00) Welcome to Why Does This Exist?
    (00:00:46) Festivus Airing of Grievances
    (00:03:24) Introducing the Grinch Movie
    (00:05:15) The Making of a Christmas Classic
    (00:10:15) Jim Carrey's Iconic Performance
    (00:27:53) Behind the Scenes of Grinch's Makeup
    (00:36:25) The Impact and Legacy of the Grinch
    (00:37:02) The Grinch's Cinematic Triumph
    (00:37:52) Anthony Hopkins: A Hidden Gem
    (00:39:31) The Power of Narration in Storytelling

    Chris and Rob talk about the incredible performance of Jim Carrey, as well as the the holiday magic of Director Ron Howard in How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

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    56 min
  • Episode 159: The Muppet Christmas Carol

    Episode 159: The Muppet Christmas Carol
    Dec 18 2025
    (00:00:00) Welcome to Why Does This Exist?
    (00:00:43) Christmas Carol in the Hood - A Muppet Masterpiece
    (00:03:48) Michael Caine's Iconic Scrooge
    (00:10:05) The Making of a Christmas Classic
    (00:21:36) Scrooge's Transformation
    (00:25:22) The Scariest Ghosts of Christmas
    (00:31:38) Disney's Risk-Taking Era
    (00:35:20) The Marvel Cinematic Universe's Overproduction
    (00:39:52) Casting Scrooge in Different Worlds
    (00:40:18) Hip-Hop Holiday Adaptations

    Chris and Rob discuss and share praise for one of the greatest renditions of the Charles Dickens Holiday Classic: The Muppet Christmas Carol!

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    1 h
  • Episode 158: N.W.A.

    Episode 158: N.W.A.
    Dec 8 2025
    (00:00:00) Welcome to Why Does This Exist?
    (00:03:06) NWA's Formation and Early Days
    (00:07:07) The Birth of Gangster Rap
    (00:11:03) NWA's Impact and Controversy
    (00:29:05) The Breakup and Solo Careers
    (00:37:54) Easy's Tragic Death and Suge Knight's Involvement
    (00:44:08) NWA's Legacy and Reunion
    (00:44:42) The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Controversy
    (00:44:58) Motown Museum: A Musical Treasure Trove
    (00:49:47) NWA's Impact on Hip-Hop

    Chris and Rob talk about one of the greatest rap groups of all time: N.W.A!

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    54 min