Why do most apps seem to require random permissions?

I don't know if it's just me, but since Apple started tightening down on permissions (which I think is great), I've noticed soooo many apps ask for a ton of permissions and I have no idea why. For example, I just installed Pocket Casts, a simple podcasts app, asked for accessibility permissions. Why? Tons of other apps ask for "local network access" for no apparent reason. My point here is: when apps randomly ask for permission for things without providing a reason, that trains users to just press "ok" on everything, and sort of defeats the purpose of the asking in the first place. Anyone else have the same experience?