Why is This a Thing?
246 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 28 ratingsNick, Nico, Zakk and Adam are on a mission to watch the most crazy, bizarre and unapologetically horrible content ever produced. Each week, the four friends check out a movie or TV show you’ve probably never heard of and talk about it in intense, thought-provoking detail. Sometimes it’s weird. Sometimes it’s philosophical. But it’s always hilarious as they try to answer the question: “Why is This a Thing?”
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Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)
November 16, 2022 05:01 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBOn the new and improved, slimmed-down, super efficient Why is This a Thing, the guys discuss their favorite green characters and babble about Sam Raimi’s… The post Oz the Great and Powerful (2013) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Wiz (1978)
November 09, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBNovember of Oz™ continues as we review another reimaging of L. Frank Baum’s story. It’s the Wiz, starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson! Chat with… The post The Wiz (1978) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Return to Oz (1985)
November 02, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBOh, you thought the Spooktacular was finished? Think again, my pretties! Nick, Nico and Adam discuss the unofficial Wizard of Oz sequel and accidental horror… The post Return to Oz (1985) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Halloween Ends (2022)
October 26, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBEvil dies tonight, and so does this year’s Spooktacular. Nick, Nico and Adam close out their month of horror movies with the “final” installment in… The post Halloween Ends (2022) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Monster Squad (1987)
October 19, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBNick, Nico and Adam were working in the lab late one night, when their eyes beheld an eerie sight. For this forgotten Shane Black kid’s… The post The Monster Squad (1987) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Maximum Overdrive (1986)
October 12, 2022 05:01 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBThe Spooktacular rages on, this time with Stephen King’s first and only directorial effort. Man, cocaine is one hell of a drug. Chat with the… The post Maximum Overdrive (1986) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Munsters (2022)
October 05, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 51 MBIt’s year eight of the WiTaT Spooktacular and somehow we’ve never discussed the man with the spookiest name of all…until now! Mr. Robert Zombie has… The post The Munsters (2022) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Barbarian (2022)
September 28, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBSPOILER WARNING: We strongly advise seeing this movie (IN THEATERS) before listening to the pod. We’re kicking off this year’s Spooktacular™ a week early to… The post Barbarian (2022) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Last Airbender (2010)
September 21, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBRing in the 21st Night of September with some Earth, Wind, Fire and Shyamalan! Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @TMT_Media, @tackyslacks, @funnynicotweets, @someadamhall… The post The Last Airbender (2010) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Rehearsal (2022)
September 01, 2022 21:45 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBWith the first season of Nathan Fielder’s HBO show complete — leaving in its path a trail of blood, tears and damaged reputations — Nick,… The post The Rehearsal (2022) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Fatso (1980)
August 24, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBNow that the cute children’s films are out of the way, we get to the nitty gritty of Nostal-gust with a classic comedy from Nico’s… The post Fatso (1980) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Baby Geniuses (1999)
August 17, 2022 22:47 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBOur journey into the the dark recesses of our childhood continues with Nick’s nostalgic selection: the painfully unwatchable children’s “comedy” Baby Geniuses. Chat with the… The post Baby Geniuses (1999) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Small Soldiers (1998)
August 03, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBThis month, the guys revisit movies they haven’t seen since childhood to see if they hold up to the sensibilities of adulthood. It’s called… Nostal-gust!… The post Small Soldiers (1998) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Waterworld (1995)
July 27, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBWe’ve come to the end of our month of wet podcasts. And it will soon be time to dry off. But before then, we ask… The post Waterworld (1995) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Revenge of the Creature (1955)
July 20, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBIt’s Nick’s turn to select a wet film for Wet Month, and he’s chosen a B-movie classic. It’s Revenge of the Creature, the 3-D sequel… The post Revenge of the Creature (1955) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Big Wednesday (1978)
July 15, 2022 03:42 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBSplash! Our wet summer continues with the surfing film Quentin Tarantino called “too good for surfers.” It’s John Milius’s cult classic Big Wednesday, starring a… The post Big Wednesday (1978) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Deep Blue Sea (1999)
July 07, 2022 02:39 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBIt’s Wet July, our celebration of water in all its various forms. This week, Adam brings one of his all time favorite creature features to… The post Deep Blue Sea (1999) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
I Am Here….Now (2009)
June 30, 2022 01:15 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBChildren in the yard, patties on the grill, fireworks in the sky and another Neil Breen movie on Why is This a Thing? Summer has… The post I Am Here….Now (2009) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)
June 22, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBWith the much-awaited Elvis Presley biopic coming to theaters this weekend, Nico, Adam and Nick (in studio) discuss the time Elvis and JFK fought a… The post Bubba Ho-Tep (2002) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Book of Henry (2017)
June 15, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBNick, Nico and Adam get into a SPOILER-ific discussion of Top Gun: Maverick (4:15) before diving deep into the career of Colin Trevorrow and his… The post The Book of Henry (2017) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Hannibal (2001)
June 02, 2022 00:21 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBDeath is coming for us all. In an extra-morbid edition of the podcast, Nick, Nico and Adam discuss Norm Macdonald’s secret Netflix special and the… The post Hannibal (2001) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Crimewave (1985)
May 18, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBYes, Sam Raimi and the Coen Brothers made a movie together in the mid-80’s. And no, you’re not the only one who’s never heard of… The post Crimewave (1985) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Pentaverate (2022)
May 12, 2022 21:36 - 51 minutes - 41.4 MBAfter being trapped on an island for 15 years, atoning for the sins of the Love Guru, comedy superstar Mike Myers is back on our… The post The Pentaverate (2022) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Paddington 2 (2017)
May 04, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBInspired by The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, the guys finally review Pedro Pascal’s third favorite movie (and the most well-reviewed movie in the history… The post Paddington 2 (2017) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)
April 27, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBAt long last, it has arrived! A movie so us that it might as well be called Us. I guess that title’s already taken. But here… The post The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Problem Child (1990)
April 20, 2022 16:41 - 1 hour - 64 MBAfter the death of yet another comedy icon, Nico, Adam and Rob discuss the film that earned Gilbert Gottfried a Razzie: the shockingly violent, uncomfortably… The post Problem Child (1990) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Happening (2008)
April 13, 2022 13:47 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBIt’s finally happening! (sorry) Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @TMT_Media, @tackyslacks, @funnynicotweets, @someadamhall E-mail: [email protected] Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post The Happening (2008) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
After Earth (2013)
April 06, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBAfter the Slap Heard Around the World, there was only one movie for us to cover. Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT… The post After Earth (2013) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse (1991)
March 23, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 71 MBDocumentary Month continues with another behind-the-scenes look at a notorious disaster: Francis Ford’s Coppola’s Apocalypse Now. Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT… The post Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s Apocalypse (1991) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Burden of Dreams (1982)
March 16, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBWerner Herzog, the King of Documentary Month, returns to the podcast in the classic behind-the-scenes documentary Burden of Dreams. Chat with the TMT Community on Discord!… The post Burden of Dreams (1982) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
You Don’t Nomi (2020)
March 09, 2022 05:08 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThe guys review You Don’t Nomi, a film that examines the infamous flop Showgirls with a generous critical eye. Might as well have been called… The post You Don’t Nomi (2020) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Always Amazing (2018) / The Amazing Johnathan Documentary (2019)
March 02, 2022 05:01 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBAfter the passing of a cult icon, Nick, Nico and Adam examine why there are TWO recent documentaries about the Amazing Johnathan. Chat with the… The post Always Amazing (2018) / The Amazing Johnathan Documentary (2019) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990)
February 23, 2022 05:01 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBJoe DeFeo returns to reignite the feud with Nick’s pots and pans and discuss one of his favorite behind-the-scenes Hollywood disasters, Brian DePalma’s Bonfire of… The post The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Life Itself (2018)
February 09, 2022 05:01 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBThis Valentine’s Day, tell that special lady you love her with a dissertation on Bob Dylan’s Time Out of Mind. Chat with the TMT Community… The post Life Itself (2018) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Endless Poetry (2016)
January 26, 2022 05:01 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBJodorowsky January concludes with talk of Saturday Night Live, Christmas bonuses, creepy clowns, Wiccan sex, film criticism and much much more. Chat with the TMT… The post Endless Poetry (2016) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Dirty Work (1998)
January 19, 2022 05:01 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBWith Bob Saget and Norm Macdonald now free from their mortal coil, the guys revisit their much-panned cult classic Dirty Work, starring Artie Lange, Jack… The post Dirty Work (1998) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Dance of Reality (2013)
January 12, 2022 18:59 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBJodorowsky January returns! (This time, with golden showers.) Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @TMT_Media, @tackyslacks, @funnynicotweets, @someadamhall E-mail: [email protected] Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post The Dance of Reality (2013) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Seventh Annual Witatty Awards
December 29, 2021 05:47 - 3 hours - 125 MBGifts are swapped, Dave’s are drafted, Witatties are awarded and huge surprises are revealed on this, OUR 300TH EPISODE, of Why is This a Thing?… The post The Seventh Annual Witatty Awards appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
December 22, 2021 05:01 - 1 hour - 86 MBMerry Christmas from Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Stanley Kubrick and the rest of our highly dysfunctional WiTaT family. Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For… The post Eyes Wide Shut (1999) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Nutcracker in 3D (2009)
December 15, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBDo DVDs still come with special features? Do movies about childhood fantasies ever work? What the hell is the Nutcracker about anyway? All will be… The post The Nutcracker in 3D (2009) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964)
December 08, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBThe holiday season continues with a tale of family, cheer and aliens with pornstaches. Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @TMT_Media, @tackyslacks, @funnynicotweets, @someadamhall… The post Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star (2021)
December 01, 2021 17:31 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBYes, it’s that time of year again! Time for love. Time for family. Time for rabid commercialism. And time for another deep dive into the… The post The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star (2021) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Crank (2006)
November 24, 2021 05:01 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBFrom our podcast family to your’s, Happy Cranksgiving! Chat with the TMT Community on Discord! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @TMT_Media, @tackyslacks, @funnynicotweets, @someadamhall E-mail: [email protected] Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Crank (2006) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Shaolin Soccer (2001)
November 18, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 65 MBNick, Nico and Adam discuss motion picture tattoos, the history of comedy movies and Nico’s short-lived karate career in their review of the wuxia classic… The post Shaolin Soccer (2001) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
All Too Well: The Short Film
November 16, 2021 06:15 - 1 hour - 54 MBNick, Nico and Adam dance round the kitchen in the refrigerator light as they discuss all things Taylor Swift, Jake Gyllenhaal and the “short film”… The post All Too Well: The Short Film appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Iron Mask (2020)
November 03, 2021 04:07 - 77.2 MBThe guys draft their favorite Jennifer’s (14:40), before diving into the confoundingly horrible foreign film Iron Mask (45:50), starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jackie Chan. Chat… The post Iron Mask (2020) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Iron Mask (2019)
November 03, 2021 04:07 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBThe guys draft their favorite Jennifer’s (14:40), before diving into the confoundingly horrible foreign film Iron Mask (45:50), starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jackie Chan. Chat… The post Iron Mask (2019) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Psycho (1998)
October 27, 2021 02:46 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBNico and Adam round out this year’s Spooktacular with a highly existential conversation about filmmaking, art and Gus Van Sant’s Psycho remake. Chat with the… The post Psycho (1998) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Candyman (1992)
October 20, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBIn light of the recent sequel from Nia DeCosta and Jordan Peele, Nick and Nico discuss the original cult classic Candyman, obviously without saying it… The post Candyman (1992) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Basket Case (1982)
October 13, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 69 MBNick, Nico and Adam discuss heavy metal shows, their favorite Mike’s and New York sports radio before eventually getting to the cult classic grindhouse film… The post Basket Case (1982) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.