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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Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)
October 02, 2019 17:48 - 59.3 MBWiTaT’s October Spooktacular returns with a journey through the worst horror sequels of all time. This week, Linda Blair and Max von Sydow–joined by newcomers… The post Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Trollhunter (2010)
September 25, 2019 17:47 - 51.6 MBIt’s a very serious time in our nation’s history. So it’s only appropriate that we cover a serious documentary about serious issues–like environmental protection, government… The post Trollhunter (2010) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Bad Taste (1987)
September 18, 2019 17:12 - 63.2 MBIntrigued by the B-movie origins of James Cameron’s career, Nick, Nico and Adam track down Peter Jackson’s first film. Bad Taste follows a group of… The post Bad Taste (1987) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Twister (1996)
September 11, 2019 14:59 - 54.8 MBRob is back, bringing with him another 90’s action gem. It’s the much-anticipated ‘Twister’ podcast, featuring soundbites from Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt, that son of… The post Twister (1996) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Anaconda (1997)
September 04, 2019 16:00 - 61 MBIt’s finally here! Piranhaconda Month concludes with the much-anticipated Anaconda podcast, and it was well worth the wait. Unlock the secrets of Adam Hall’s childhood… The post Anaconda (1997) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Piranha II: The Spawning (1981)
August 28, 2019 16:00 - 56.9 MBWiTaT is back, and with more monster movie goodness! This week, we continue our Piranhaconda series with the second installment in the Piranha franchise, The… The post Piranha II: The Spawning (1981) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Piranha (1978)
August 14, 2019 16:00Well, this podcast was supposed to be the second installment of our month long Piranhaconda series. But instead of reviewing the original Piranha movie, we mostly just… The post Piranha (1978) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Piranhaconda (2012)
August 07, 2019 16:00From the network that brought you Dinoshark, Sharktopus, Sharktopus vs. Pteracuda, Sharktopus vs. Whalewolf, Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus, Mega Shark vs. Crocosaurus, Shark in… The post Piranhaconda (2012) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Top Secret! (1984)
July 31, 2019 16:00After two excruciating months of boot camp, Zakk is back to update us on military life (4:00). Then, the guys jump into a review of… The post Top Secret! (1984) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Grindhouse (2007)
July 24, 2019 16:22In honor of Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood–which comes to theaters this week–we break the worst thing Quentin Tarantino has ever done. It’s the double… The post Grindhouse (2007) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The River Wild (1994)
July 17, 2019 16:00Nico’s Two Cents Radio cohost Rob makes his WiTaT debut to discuss one of his all time favorite movies. It’s the River Wild, starring a… The post The River Wild (1994) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Beach Bum (2019)
July 10, 2019 16:00The guys finish the business they started back in McConaug-May, and break down Harmony Korine’s the Beach Bum. Is the main character Moondog a brilliant poet… The post The Beach Bum (2019) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Wrong (2012)
July 03, 2019 16:00With the June of Dupiuex in full swing, Nick, Nico and Adam tackle another bizarre entry in the Frenchman’s filmography. Last week it was telekinetic… The post Wrong (2012) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Rubber (2010)
June 26, 2019 15:50Nico and Adam revisit Rubber, one of their favorite guilty pleasures from the mind of crazy Frenchman Quentin Dupieux. Bad news: it’s the worst movie ever… The post Rubber (2010) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Dark Crystal (1982)
June 19, 2019 16:00Nick and Nico hand the keys to the podcast over to Micaela, who proceeds to hand them to a bunch of freaking puppets. It’s the… The post The Dark Crystal (1982) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Ma (2019) & mother! (2017): A WiTaT Double Feature
June 12, 2019 16:00Happy Father’s Day! As we all know, no one is better at being Dad than Mom. So this week, we’re honoring two very special maternal… The post Ma (2019) & mother! (2017): A WiTaT Double Feature appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Showgirls (1995)
June 05, 2019 16:00With Zakk off to boot camp, the three lesser men decide to maximize their machismo—we watch Showgirls, a movie with too many boobs and not… The post Showgirls (1995) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Sssssss (1973)
May 29, 2019 16:11Don’t say it, hiss it. Friend of the podcast Joe DeFeo joins the guys to discuss snakes, men and snake-men from the 1973 cult classic… The post Sssssss (1973) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Bourne Legacy
May 22, 2019 16:00First Lady of WiTaT Jackie joins the program to talk all things Treadstone on the much-anticipated Bourne-cast. Did Jeremy Renner’s spinoff sully the reputation of… The post The Bourne Legacy appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Great ‘Interstellar’ Debate
May 15, 2019 16:00For the final installment of McConaug-May, Zakk finds himself in the middle of an eternal struggle. Is Interstellar a good movie? Like most things on… The post The Great ‘Interstellar’ Debate appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Killer Joe
May 08, 2019 17:27McConaug-May continues with William Friedkin’s 2011 black comedy Killer Joe. You’ll never look at KFC the same way again. For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @TMT_Media, @tackyslacks,… The post Killer Joe appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Serenity
May 01, 2019 16:00Happy McConaug-May! Throughout the month we’ll be paying tribute to Hollywood’s sexiest and grooviest man, the god Matthew McConaughey. This week, we kick things off… The post Serenity appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Plan 9 from Outer Space
April 24, 2019 16:00Nick, Nico and Zakk finally pay homage to one of the all-time best bad movies: Ed Wood’s Plan 9 from Outer Space. Plus: a quick… The post Plan 9 from Outer Space appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Neil Breen’s Pass Thru
April 17, 2019 16:00After two very long years, independent filmmaker Neil Breen is back in our lives, and we couldn’t be happier. This week, the guys take a… The post Neil Breen’s Pass Thru appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Nick Does the Public
April 10, 2019 16:00Nick went to a fancy movie premiere, Nico wants to freeze his brain and Zakk has an idea for a new sitcom. Follow and chat… The post Nick Does the Public appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Documentarian Bryce Wagoner: A WiTaT Exclusive
April 03, 2019 16:00Bryce Wagoner–director of After Porn Ends and Parrot Heads–shares stories of the porn industry, WWE, Jimmy Buffett, Frank Marshall, Hollywood stalkers and much more. Stream After… The post Documentarian Bryce Wagoner: A WiTaT Exclusive appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Director Robert D. Krzykowski: A WiTaT Exclusive
April 01, 2019 16:00The guys sit down with Robert D. Krzykowski–the director of the Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot–to discuss working with Sam Elliott, the… The post Director Robert D. Krzykowski: A WiTaT Exclusive appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot
March 27, 2019 16:00Nick, Nico and Adam discuss the greatness of Sam Elliot (and his mustache) in this surprisingly intimate character study with a crazy name. Follow and… The post The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Roar
March 20, 2019 16:00No animals were harmed during the making of this podcast. Follow and chat with us on Twitter: @TMT_Media, @tackyslacks, @funnynicotweets, @zakkcap, @someadamhall See more content: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Subscribe… The post Roar appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Last Leprechaun
March 13, 2019 16:00Is St. Patrick’s Day really about pirates? The guys discuss this contentious subject before reviewing the delightfully terrible Last Leprechaun–now streaming on Amazon Prime. Plus:… The post The Last Leprechaun appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Roar: The Most Dangerous Movie Ever Made
March 06, 2019 17:00The guys wrap up Documentary Month with a movie about a movie that almost wasn’t a movie. Hear all about the making of ROAR, featuring… The post Roar: The Most Dangerous Movie Ever Made appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Danger Boys: Punks in Osaka
February 27, 2019 17:00Documentary Month continues with a film about the punk scene in Osaka, Japan and an interview with director Nick Romi. Then, we decide the winner… The post Danger Boys: Punks in Osaka appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
After Porn Ends
February 20, 2019 17:00It’s Oscar Week which means, for our purposes, it’s also Razzies Week! In anticipation, the guys make their picks for the 39th Annual Golden Raspberry… The post After Porn Ends appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Camp Death III in 2D! (Featuring Katherine Alpen)
February 13, 2019 17:00The guys take a respite from Documentary Month to review the uber-raunchy Friday the 13th parody, Camp Death III. Then, actress Katherine Alpen stops by… The post Camp Death III in 2D! (Featuring Katherine Alpen) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Dark Tourist Andrew Drury: A WiTaT Exclusive
February 11, 2019 17:00The fellas sit down with dark tourist Andrew Drury to chat about hanging with warlords, swimming in nuclear waste, tricking the KKK, dining with cannibals,… The post Dark Tourist Andrew Drury: A WiTaT Exclusive appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Dark Tourist
February 06, 2019 14:00WiTaT’s Documentary Month kicks off with a visit to an old friend. Nick, Nico and Zakk check in on Tickled‘s David Farrier and his new… The post Dark Tourist appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Critters
January 30, 2019 14:00Nick, Nico, Zakk and Adam break down the first installment in the franchise that gave Leo DiCaprio his start: the 1986 horror-comedy Critters. Follow and… The post Critters appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Happy!
January 16, 2019 14:00Nico, Zakk and Adam discuss the trouble with texting, childhood movies that don’t hold up and the upcoming action thriller Egg MacGuffin. Follow and chat… The post Happy! appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
January 09, 2019 20:31The guys play through the interactive episode of Black Mirror, and learn something about themselves along the way. Follow and chat with us on Twitter:… The post Black Mirror: Bandersnatch appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
The Fourth Annual Witatty Awards
January 02, 2019 14:00Following annual tradition, the guys hand out eleven awards for excellence in crazy, bizarre and unapologetically horrible filmmaking. Gigli leads the pack with 6 nominations, but… The post The Fourth Annual Witatty Awards appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
A Rugrats Kwanzaa
December 26, 2018 15:00The guys stuff each other’s stockings and learn the story of Kwanzaa from their favorite Nicktoon. Follow and chat with us on Twitter: @tackyslacks, @funnynicotweets,… The post A Rugrats Kwanzaa appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding (Bonus Commentary Track)
December 25, 2018 20:17As a special Christmas gift to the listeners, Nick, Nico, Zakk and Adam record their first ever Netflix commentary track. Experience what it’s like to… The post A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding (Bonus Commentary Track) appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Christmas in Hollywood
December 18, 2018 23:38What better way to ring in the holidays than spending time with a drunk, a racist elf and a magical Christmas pirate? Follow and chat… The post Christmas in Hollywood appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
A Christmas Prince
December 12, 2018 14:00Nick, Nico, Zakk and Adam giggle like school girls over their new Christmas guilty pleasure, the controversial Netflix film A Christmas Prince. Follow and chat… The post A Christmas Prince appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Krampus
December 05, 2018 14:00Nick, Nico, Zakk and Adam kick off their annual holiday spectacular by revisiting the film stylings of Trick ‘r Treat director Michael Dougherty. Listen as… The post Krampus appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.
Howard the Duck
November 28, 2018 14:00The guys FINALLY pay tribute to the late great Stan Lee with a movie that has nothing to do with the late great Stan Lee.… The post Howard the Duck appeared first on Too Many Thoughts.