Latest Luke poling Podcast Episodes
Why? Episode 309- Short film The Funeral Photographer
Why? The Podcast - July 15, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSometimes the best short films leave you thinking and pondering long after the film is over. Mark Strauss' film The Funeral Photographer does all of that in more. The film is showing as part of the Beaver Island Film Festival, but can also be streamed right now. Your Most Interesting Story Every...
Famous Last Words- Season 2 is here!
Why? The Podcast - July 08, 2024 08:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSeason two of our other podcast Final Last Words is now out there. Who do we have on the docket? Well, a few weeks ago, we gave a sneak preview with the Wilson Mizner story and this week, we tell the story of Lavina Fisher. Check it out!
Why? Epsiode 307- Robin Taylor Zander
Why? The Podcast - July 01, 2024 08:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIf there's anything more American than great pop rock, than we don't know it. And if there's anything better than Cheap Trick when you're talking great pop rock, well, you need to get your head examined. And when it comes to Cheap Trick, the second generation of insanely wonderful songwriting is...
Rock n Roll Grad School #181 Noel on whether there's More To Life Than Dancing
Why? The Podcast - June 24, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsListeners know how we feel about the band Sparks and we had a rare opportunity that we wanted to share with everyone we've ever met. You may not have heard of Noel, but if you listen to this show, you've definitely heard us sing the praises of two people who wrote and produced a record for her....
Why? Episode 305- Marqueetown
Why? The Podcast - June 17, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsEveryone has a moment where they can try to do something special for those around them. For Bernie Rosendahl, it was working to rescue and restore an important part of history in Marquette, Michigan. And the new film, Marqueetown tells of Bernie's quest and why it's so special. We talked with f...
Why? Epsiode 304- Corn Hole Champion Rosie Streker
Why? The Podcast - June 10, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsRosie Streker is a force of nature. Going from a career as a teacher, Rosie is onto her next chapter in life- Corn Hole champion. (Three times, might we add.) In the middle of the season, Rosie took the time to talk with us about her career and offer a few tips for the next time you find yoursel...
Why? Episode 303- Andrew Shaffer
Why? The Podcast - June 03, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsWhen we last talked with Andrew Shaffer, he was talking about his series of mysteries starring Joe Biden and Barack Obama. Now, Andrew's taking his twisted sort of genius to the next logical step- children's books. "The Secret Pet" (no spoilers, please) is a great gift for any child, or just to ...
Why? Episode 302- The Forest County Bigfoot Festival
Why? The Podcast - May 27, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsWhat better reason to get a huge group of people together other than to celebrate and hunt Bigfoot? That's what they do every year in Forest County, Pennsylvania and the festival is bringing large numbers of people to this small town. Not interested in hunting? Don't worry, there's more than en...
Why? Episode 301- Jewelry Maker Kimberly Charron
Why? The Podcast - May 20, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsOur show is all about passions and, talking with Kim Charron, you instantly get a sense of her passion. Kim is a jewelry maker and she walks us through how she turned pro and all the work that goes into creating a unique, memorable and wearable work of art. And if that's not enough, we also tal...
Why? Episode 300- Cellos & Metallica
Why? The Podcast - May 13, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsMaybe you're closed minded and don't think cellos and the music of Metallica go together. Well, the folks who make up Apocalyptica, the all-cello quartet who first came to fame with their all-Metallica covers album are back at it with their newest release- a vol. 2 of Metallica songs. And this t...
Why? Epsiode 298- Famous Last Words season two is coming!
Why? The Podcast - May 06, 2024 08:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsYou think we're just lounging around in robes, enjoying the nice weather? Think again, buster. We're in the podcast salt mines, making content. In that spirit, we thought we'd give you a sneak preview of what we've been up to- making season 2 of our show Famous Last Words. Hope you enjoy it. (An...
Why? Epsiode 299- Famous Last Words season two is coming!
Why? The Podcast - May 06, 2024 08:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsYou think we're just lounging around in robes, enjoying the nice weather? Think again, buster. We're in the podcast salt mines, making content. In that spirit, we thought we'd give you a sneak preview of what we've been up to- making season 2 of our show Famous Last Words. Hope you enjoy it. (An...
Why? Episode 298- Celebrating Earth Day and "Think!" with Sheri Miller
Why? The Podcast - April 29, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsYes, Earth Day was a week or so ago, but, really, shouldn't every day be Earth Day? (We're sure we've heard that somewhere before...) No matter what day it is, it's a good time to talk with music star and children's author Sheri Miller. Along with her mother, Linda Miller, Sheri wrote a book, ca...
Why? Episode 297- The Gathering of the Kyles
Why? The Podcast - April 22, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsAre you named Kyle? Do you know someone named Kyle? The city of Kyle, Texas is holding their annual Gathering of the Kyles, where they will try to set the world record of the biggest gathering of people with the same name. How does one organize that many Kyles? What are the difficulties that com...
Why? Episode 296- Tornado Tours
Why? The Podcast - April 15, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIf you're looking for an unforgettable and unique way to see tornado, why not take a tour with Twisted Sky Tours? Traveling all around Tornado Alley, Ryan and Shanda will have you chasing storms like you're Helen Hunt. We talked with them about how the tours work, how close you'll get and how ...
Why? Episode 295- The World Naked Bike Ride in Milwaukee
Why? The Podcast - April 08, 2024 08:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIt’s become a yearly event that’s taking over- the World Naked Bike Ride. The Milwaukee, Wisconsin version of the ride is taking place June 22nd of this year. We spoke with John, the organizer of the event and the founder of We Bare All, a naturist community dedicated to holding events year roun...
Why? Episode 293- The World Naked Bike Ride in Milwaukee
Why? The Podcast - April 08, 2024 08:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIt’s become a yearly event that’s taking over- the World Naked Bike Ride. The Milwaukee, Wisconsin version of the ride is taking place June 22nd of this year. We spoke with John, the organizer of the event and the founder of We Bare All, a naturist community dedicated to holding events year roun...
Why? Episode 292- Twister City Roller Derby
Why? The Podcast - April 01, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsRoller Derby is for everyone. And if that wasn't great enough, it's making a comeback. We sat down with Cheyenne Riggs aka Professor Flex (no word the source of her professional accreditation, but it sounds badass,) to talk about the sport, and, in particular, the Twister City Derby. For more i...
Why? Episode 294- Twister City Roller Derby
Why? The Podcast - April 01, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsRoller Derby is for everyone. And if that wasn't great enough, it's making a comeback. We sat down with Cheyenne Riggs aka Professor Flex (no word the source of her professional accreditation, but it sounds badass,) to talk about the sport, and, in particular, the Twister City Derby. For more i...
Why? Epsiode 293- The Ramoms
Why? The Podcast - March 25, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsHere's another fun episode from our sister show, Rock n Roll Grad School. Hey! Ho! Let’s Go! The Ramoms play punk rock music for punks of all ages. Their loving tributes to both their children and the Ramones are the type of things that make you wanna be sedated. (Or if you’re listening to the ...
Why? Episode 292- Escape Rooms
Why? The Podcast - March 18, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIt's the activity that will either bring friends closer together or it will most surely tear friends apart. Of course, we're talking about escape rooms. What are the rules? What can we learn about humanity from the activity? We talked with Michael from the Milwaukee location of the popular Escap...
Why? Episode 291- The Naturist Research Library
Why? The Podcast - March 11, 2024 08:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe Naturist Research Library is exactly what you think it is- a library with a large catalogue, documenting the history and enjoyment of naturism. The library has one of the largest collections of such material in the world. We talked with Doug, one of the librarians about the history of the co...
Why? Episode 290- Surf Rock with The Surfrajettes
Why? The Podcast - March 04, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsThere's a new/old sound sweeping the world and that's surf music. And leading the charge are The Surfrajettes, an all-female band leaving audiences spellbound with their musical skills. We talked with Shermy, one of the band's guitarists as they prepared to hit the road for a long stretch, play...
Why? Episode 289- The Boot Tan Festival
Why? The Podcast - February 26, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsThere is always a reason to celebrate women and women in sports. Enter the Boot Tan Fest, a yearly celebration where women have a mountain all to themselves. And to cap off the weekend's activities, there is a naked ski run for all to participate in. We talked with Jenny Verrochi , the founder ...
Why? Episode 288- Corgi Racing
Why? The Podcast - February 19, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsWhat better way to spend a day than watching your pet corgi race around with other dogs, having a great time? Thankfully, there's a few folks in southern California who feel the same way. What started as a day on the beach has turned into a twice-a-year gathering on the beach as well as two days...
Why? Episode 287- Even more time with the Accidental Swingers
Why? The Podcast - February 12, 2024 09:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsWhen we talked with Marina and Tristan from The Accidental Swingers podcast last year, we had a lot of stuff to cover. Thankfully, we were able to sit down for another conversation about safe words, how relationships grow and change and even what to do if you end up dating Art Garfunkel. You ca...
Why? Episode 286- The American Museum of the House Cat
Why? The Podcast - February 05, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsAsk any house cat you know- they will tell you they are most deservedly worthy of a museum. Thankfully, there's the American Museum of the House Cat, a celebration of all things cat-related. We talked with Dr Simms, the founder of the museum and Julie, the museum's director. (Museum cat Mimi was...
Why? Episode 285- The Kennedy Assassination in LEGO
Why? The Podcast - January 29, 2024 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsLike many people, Eric Peschke grew up fascinated by the assassination of President John F Kennedy. So, Eric did what any curious child would do; he built the entire scene in LEGO. And now that model is heading to the Sixth Floor museum in Dallas, Texas. We talked with Eric about the model, it’...
Why? Episode 284- Jon Scott on Tom Petty
Why? The Podcast - January 22, 2024 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsJon Scott worked as a record promotion guy with a lot of great artists, but his most important, and meaningful, relationship was with Tom Petty. (In fact, Jon can be credited for breaking Petty, long after the record company gave up on him.) In his new book, Tom Petty and Me, Scott recounts a li...
Why? Episode 283- 1/6 the graphic novel
Why? The Podcast - January 15, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsWhat would have happened if the January 6th insurrection had been successful? Harvard law professor Alan Jenkins co-wrote the book. It is a fascinating study of what could have happened. You can order the first two issues of 1/6: The Graphic Novel on Amazon, or you can get it on the comics' webs...
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