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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Videodrome (1983)
October 14, 2020 13:00 - 55.8 MBThe Spooktacular continues (with even more sound effects) as the guys break down David Cronenberg’s cult classic Videodrome, starring James Woods and Debbie Harry. For… The post Videodrome (1983) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Jason X (2001)
October 07, 2020 13:00 - 61.3 MBFor the sixth year running, the October Spooktacular is back! And we’re finally crossing a favorite off of Adam’s Halloween wish list. Jason Voorhees…in space.… The post Jason X (2001) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Over the Top (1987)
September 30, 2020 13:00 - 54.1 MBWe were told this movie was about arm wrestling. But you know what they say…life doesn’t meet you halfway. For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @TMT_Media, @tackyslacks,… The post Over the Top (1987) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Multiple Maniacs (1970)
September 23, 2020 15:30 - 46.6 MBNick, Nico and Adam reunite with their old pals John Waters and Divine for another filthy, deranged, blasphemous tale. For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @TMT_Media, @tackyslacks,… The post Multiple Maniacs (1970) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Death to Smoochy (2002)
September 16, 2020 20:25 - 43.1 MBNick and Nico deliver an Adam-less breakdown of the cult comedy Death to Smoochy, directed by Danny DeVito and starring Robin Williams and Ed Norton.… The post Death to Smoochy (2002) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Bedtime for Bonzo (1951)
September 09, 2020 13:00 - 45.2 MBRemember when the craziest thing about the President was that he starred in a movie with a suicidal monkey? Allow us to jog your memory…… The post Bedtime for Bonzo (1951) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
August 26, 2020 13:00 - 47.3 MBThe guys try to figure out how Paul Rudd, Bradley Cooper, Amy Poehler, Elizabeth Banks, Janeane Garofalo, David Hyde Pierce, Christopher Meloni and a talking… The post Wet Hot American Summer (2001) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Put Up Your Dux (2010)
August 19, 2020 13:00 - 65.4 MBSometimes you record a podcast that is so niche and scatterbrained, there is exactly zero chance you’ll attract any new listeners. This is one of… The post Put Up Your Dux (2010) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Bloodsport (1988)
August 12, 2020 13:00 - 54.1 MBThe guys continue their Jean-Claude Van Damme mini-series with the “true” story of martial arts “champion” Frank Dux. Topics discussed: Did Dux ever participate in… The post Bloodsport (1988) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Hard Target (1993)
August 05, 2020 21:49 - 64.1 MBVan Damme. Woo. Brimley. This target? Extra hard. For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @TMT_Media, @tackyslacks, @funnynicotweets, @zakkcap, @someadamhall E-mail: [email protected] Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Hard Target (1993) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
North (1994)
July 22, 2020 13:00 - 66.3 MBLive from the Husker nation of Nebraska, Nick, Nico, Rob and Quana discuss the oft-forgotten Rob Reiner comedy North–starring Elijah Wood, Bruce Willis, Jon Lovitz,… The post North (1994) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Twisted Pair (2018)
July 15, 2020 13:00 - 65.4 MBOur old pal Neil Breen is back and has gone full George Lucas with his CGI-ridden sci-fi thriller Twisted Pair. What more is there to… The post Twisted Pair (2018) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
8MM (1999)
July 08, 2020 13:00 - 48.8 MBIn honor of the late, great Joel Schumacher (and in honor of the living, but also great Nicolas Cage), the Nick, Nico and Adam dive… The post 8MM (1999) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Ghosts of Mars (2001)
June 30, 2020 20:10 - 47 MBMuch like John Carpenter’s career, June Carpenter ends with not a bang, but a whimper. Please enjoy the film Ice Cube called “the worst movie… The post Ghosts of Mars (2001) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
In the Mouth of Madness (1995)
June 24, 2020 13:00 - 51.7 MBNick, Nico and Adam discuss John Carpenter, Sam Neill, Charlton Heston, Stephen King, H.P. Lovecraft and many others who are barely related to In the… The post In the Mouth of Madness (1995) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
They Live (1988)
June 17, 2020 13:00 - 57.1 MBWe came here to chew bubblegum and podcast, and we’re all out of bubblegum. For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @funnynicotweets, @TMT_Media E-mail: [email protected] Subscribe and Rate… The post They Live (1988) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Dark Star (1974)
June 10, 2020 14:00 - 42.6 MBIn the summer of 1974, two kooky USC students named John Carpenter and Dan O’Bannon slapped some feet on a beach ball and changed science… The post Dark Star (1974) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
June 03, 2020 14:00 - 55.2 MBIt’s June Carpenter! (I know, it’s a stretch.) And we’re kicking off a month of John Carpenter classics with this one starring the great Kurt… The post Big Trouble in Little China (1986) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Deep Impact (1998)
May 27, 2020 16:02 - 55.8 MBTwo Cents Rob joins Nick and Nico for another 90’s classic. Is Deep Impact better than Armageddon? Well, of course it is. But Deep Impact… The post Deep Impact (1998) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Jesus Rolls (2020)
May 20, 2020 13:00 - 55.8 MBA spinoff of the cult film the Big Lebowski (1998) and a remake of the cult film Going Places (1974), it’s the film no one… The post The Jesus Rolls (2020) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Nothing But Trouble (1991)
May 13, 2020 13:00 - 65.1 MBJoe DeFeo rejoins the program to discuss Dan Aykroyd’s one and only directorial effort, featuring the underutilized talents of Chevy Chase, Demi Moore, John Candy… The post Nothing But Trouble (1991) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Strange Magic (2015)
May 06, 2020 13:00 - 53.8 MBNick’s idea for a month-long George Lucas celebration backfires spectacularly when the guys watch the animated jukebox musical Strange Magic. Featuring the music of Elvis,… The post Strange Magic (2015) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Too Hot to Handle (2020)
April 29, 2020 19:28 - 59.6 MBWhat happens when you assemble the ten horniest people from the English speaking world and forbid them from having sex? Apparently Netflix wanted to know.… The post Too Hot to Handle (2020) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Five Years of Why is This a Thing?
April 23, 2020 21:15 - 90.2 MBNick, Nico, Zakk and Adam celebrate WiTaT’s five year anniversary by revisiting some of their favorite moments from podcasts gone by. Yup, it’s a clip… The post Five Years of Why is This a Thing? appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Counselor (2013)
April 15, 2020 20:11 - 64.5 MBNick: “This is actually the worst movie I’ve ever seen.” Adam: “I think I agree.” Nico: “Hold my beer.” That’s right, it’s counseling time. The post The Counselor (2013) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Critters 2 (1988)
April 08, 2020 14:00 - 60.2 MBHappy Easter…I guess. For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @TMT_Media, @tackyslacks, @funnynicotweets, @zakkcap, @someadamhall E-mail: [email protected] Subscribe and Rate on Apple Podcasts! The post Critters 2 (1988) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Color Out of Space (2020)
April 01, 2020 17:07 - 55 MBWith Documentary Month in the rearview mirror, we tackle a movie that’s right back in our wheelhouse. H.P. Lovecraft’s Color Out of Space, starring–who else?–Nic… The post Color Out of Space (2020) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Incident at Loch Ness (2004)
March 25, 2020 13:00 - 58 MBAnother week of Documentary Month, another non-documentary. At least this one stars Werner Herzog. For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @TMT_Media, @tackyslacks, @funnynicotweets, @zakkcap, @someadamhall E-mail: [email protected]… The post Incident at Loch Ness (2004) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
I’m Still Here (2010)
March 18, 2020 13:00 - 64.2 MBThe guys social distance their way through documentary month with a movie about a guy who could use some social distance, Joaquin Phoenix. Plus: stick… The post I’m Still Here (2010) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010)
March 11, 2020 13:00 - 73.6 MBNick is hung over, Nico hates cold French fries and Adam has seen every episode of Love is Blind. Plus, a review of Banksy’s street… The post Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Best Worst Movie (2009)
March 04, 2020 14:00 - 61.4 MBIt’s time for March of the Documentaries! And to kick things off, a deeply mediative conversation about fame, personal identity and the nature of art.… The post Best Worst Movie (2009) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Ichi the Killer (2001)
February 26, 2020 17:23 - 58.6 MBNick’s friend Jeff joins the program to wrap up Listener Appreciation Month. And the topic is one of the most controversial films ever made. For… The post Ichi the Killer (2001) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Beyond the Black Rainbow (2011)
February 19, 2020 14:00 - 64.3 MBNick Romi returns to the podcast to discuss one of this favorite movies: Beyond the Black Rainbow, from Mandy-director Panos Cosmatos. For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com… The post Beyond the Black Rainbow (2011) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Terror of Tiny Town (1938)
February 12, 2020 14:00 - 65.6 MBOffensive, exploitative or all in good fun? Listener Appreciation Month continues with “the world’s only musical Western with an all-dwarf cast” and our debate gets… The post The Terror of Tiny Town (1938) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The VelociPastor (Special Guest: David Lynch)
February 05, 2020 17:17 - 60 MBNick, Nico and Adam kick off Listener Appreciation Month with an epic dinosaur thriller, a “Most Stuf” Oreo taste test and an interview with one… The post The VelociPastor (Special Guest: David Lynch) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Nine to Five (1980)
January 29, 2020 14:00 - 61.3 MBNick, Nico and Adam take the Dolly Parton challenge, not with an Instagram collage but with a podcast. Dolly, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin star… The post Nine to Five (1980) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
House (1977)
January 22, 2020 14:00 - 63.7 MBNobuhiko Obayashi directs this Japanese horror film about seven girls (Gorgeous, Kung Fu, Prof, Fantasy, Mac, Sweet and Melody) who get murdered by a cat.… The post House (1977) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
200 Cigarettes (1999)
January 15, 2020 14:00 - 60.8 MBWe celebrate the New Year and the 200th episode of WiTaT in the only way we know how…two weeks after New Year’s and two episodes… The post 200 Cigarettes (1999) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Fifth Annual Witatty Awards
January 01, 2020 22:52 - 57.9 MB46 eligible films will enter, but only 10 will take home the gold. Who will be the lucky recipient of “The Synder Award for Best… The post The Fifth Annual Witatty Awards appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Cats (2019)
December 25, 2019 18:04 - 91.9 MBA phone call with Zakk, a stocking stuffing session and lots of jellicle cats on this Christmas edition of Why is This a Thing? For… The post Cats (2019) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding
December 17, 2019 18:17 - 72.6 MBNick, Nico and Adam go deep on Aldovia geography, century-old peace treaties, royal gender reveal parties, mid-labor investigative journalism and much more on their annual… The post A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Last Christmas (2019)
December 11, 2019 15:00 - 55.6 MBThey promised us a movie “based on” Wham’s Last Christmas. We didn’t take them at their word, and for that we paid the ultimate price.… The post Last Christmas (2019) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Knight Before Christmas (2019)
December 04, 2019 15:00 - 73.1 MBAfter a restful Thanksgiving holiday, we’re back for a month of yuletide fun. First up, it’s the Vanessa Hudgens Netflix vehicle “The Knight Before Christmas,”… The post The Knight Before Christmas (2019) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992)
November 20, 2019 15:00 - 62.1 MBNick and Nico are joined by fellow podcasters and Lynch-philes Charles and Xan to discuss the wildly controversial Twin Peaks prequel, Fire Walk with Me.… The post Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Death Bed: The Bed That Eats (1977)
November 13, 2019 15:00 - 66.9 MBThe guys have a ravishing time with the buried seventies horror film Death Bed: The Bed That Eats. Well, all the guy except for Nick,… The post Death Bed: The Bed That Eats (1977) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Oh in Ohio (2006)
November 06, 2019 03:55 - 79.3 MBThe Oh in Ohio–starring Parker Posey, Paul Rudd, Liza Minnelli and Danny DeVito as “Wayne the Pool Guy”–isn’t available anywhere, so don’t bother looking. Instead,… The post The Oh in Ohio (2006) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Troll 2 (1990)
October 30, 2019 16:00 - 82.9 MBSo, umm…where to begin? Well, it’s called Troll 2, but it’s not a sequel to the original Troll nor does feature a troll in any… The post Troll 2 (1990) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Fanatic (2019)
October 23, 2019 15:24 - 72 MBJohn Travolta continues his crusade of shit with this horror-inspired thriller, directed by Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst. How could we resist? For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com… The post The Fanatic (2019) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000)
October 16, 2019 16:59 - 55.3 MBThe Halloween Spooktacular rages on with another abhorrent horror sequel. It’s Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 and it’s probably the worst movie we’ve covered all… The post Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
October 09, 2019 15:00 - 51.9 MBIt took some serious definition stretching, but we found a way to fit the Gremlins into our Halloween Spooktacular. Adam waxes poetic about this remarkable… The post Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.