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The Why Files
@thewhyfilesTracked since May 2026
Creating videos about fun and weird topics.
Observed Aug 20, 2026 · staleModeled revenue
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Starting price
$3/mo
11 membership tiers
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$0/moFreePublic prices and benefits only
$3/moFlounderCome join the fun for only $3 a month!! Get your videos early and have VIP access on Discord!!
$7/moKoiOur most popular! Spend your Thursdays at the Ask AJ Anything informal gathering on Discord!
$15/moTunaIf you enjoy access to backstage antics, join this tier for the Hangout with AJ on Fridays at 9am PST on Discord.
$20/moPiranhaIt's easy being green!! Two livestreams and all the perks ... come on in
$35/moBarracudaIf you love merch, chatting with AJ and being a badass Barracuda ... this is the level for you!
$50/moManta RayWe 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/moSturgeonYou need some perks? How about Holiday cards and more merch?! Then this is the level for you!
$250/moNarwhalCalling 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/moOrcaWooohooo..... 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??
$1,000/moWhale SharkSo 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!!!
Growth signals: The Why Files
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MembershipLast observed 2026-08-20. Not enough recent observation yet for a 30-day reading.
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May 202617 weeks trackedNow
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The Why Files does not yet have a measured paid-member count. 1 of 7 cohort creators are measured for this metric.Ranking data · includes stale rows| Rank | Creator and why included | Paid members | Gap vs The Why Files | Freshness |
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| Not ranked |  Thierry WeberPodcastsCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | 0 | Not comparable | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Not ranked |  The Why FilesProfilePodcastsPaid members position in Recommended cohort | Not measured | Reference | Aug 20, 2026Stale |
| Not ranked |  The Vibe CheckPodcastsCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | Not measured | Not comparable | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Not ranked |  The War on CarsPodcastsCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | Not measured | Not comparable | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Not ranked |  Daire lynchPodcastsCategory, audience, pricing & cadence | Not measured | Not comparable | Aug 20, 2026 |
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Recent posts
What they publish158Posts total12 postsLast month91.7%Members-only
Previews available for 158 posts
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Guest: Dr. Diana Walsh Pasulka - Submit your questions!Locked Guest: Dr. Diana Walsh Pasulka - Submit your questions! August 6 49 33ArticleAugust 6$3 tier & up 49 33
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