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The Why Files

@thewhyfilesTracked since May 2026

Observed Jun 23, 2026Modeled revenue
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Creating videos about fun and weird topics.

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Starting price$3/mo

11 membership tiers

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$0/moFreeHiddenPatron count not public
$3/moFlounderHiddenCome join the fun for only $3 a month!! Get your videos early and have VIP access on Discord!!
$7/moKoiHiddenOur most popular! Spend your Thursdays at the Ask AJ Anything informal gathering on Discord!
$15/moTunaHiddenIf you enjoy access to backstage antics, join this tier for the Hangout with AJ on Fridays at 9am PST on Discord.
$20/moPiranhaHiddenIt's easy being green!! Two livestreams and all the perks ... come on in
$35/moBarracudaHiddenIf you love merch, chatting with AJ and being a badass Barracuda ... this is the level for you!
$50/moManta RayHiddenWe love you too!!!! But you had us at Flounder! Thanks for being part of the awesome fam! This level was our highest for so long, and we can't thank the original members enough for making these videos possible... you are appreciated!!!
$100/moSturgeonHiddenYou need some perks? How about Holiday cards and more merch?! Then this is the level for you!
$250/moNarwhalHiddenCalling all Producers!!!! Your name will be in the Special Contributor Status on all videos as Associate Producer! You will also be looking mighty fine in your custom hoodie letting all your friends know you your status at The Why Files! Merch gift certificate and hoodie will be awarded on third consecutive month.
$500/moOrcaHiddenWooohooo..... we got ourselves a fancy one here! You will be credited as "Producer" in a Special Recognition Status section in our videos.... AJ & Hecklefish will design a specially made birthday card for you and after 3 months, you get $200 merch gift certificate!! What more could you want??
$1000/moWhale SharkHiddenSo you do want MORE???? Let's list you as Executive Producer in the Special Recognition Section every video. Dress you up in a snazzy custom leather jacket and $400 worth of merch credit after three consecutive months! A one time free TWF Plushie!!!
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