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Why? Episode 226- Learning about Wine with Keith Wallace
Why? The Podcast - December 12, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIs wine really that complicated? Do most people who talk about it sound really pretentious? Is there any way that a person can learn how to taste and talk about wine and maybe even become a sommelier? The answer to all of these questions is 'yes.' Well, if you're talking with Keith Wallace and...
Why? Episode 225- DJ Mark Thompson
Why? The Podcast - December 05, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsMark Thompson, with his radio partner Brian Phelps, were responsible for some of the most memorable radio in the 1990s and 2000s. As hosts of "The Mark and Brian Show," they ruled LA radio for almost a decade before being syndicated across the country. Now Mark is recounting his adventures in h...
Why? Episode 225- Mark & Brian's Mark Thompson
Why? The Podcast - December 05, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsMark Thompson, with his radio partner Brian Phelps, were responsible for some of the most memorable radio in the 1990s and 2000s. As hosts of "The Mark and Brian Show," they ruled LA radio for almost a decade before being syndicated across the country. Now Mark is recounting his adventures in h...
Why? Episode 225- Mark & Brian's Mark Thompson
Why? The Podcast - December 05, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsMark Thompson, with his radio partner Brian Phelps, were responsible for some of the most memorable radio in the 1990s and 2000s. As hosts of "The Mark and Brian Show," they ruled LA radio for almost a decade before being syndicated across the country. Now Mark is recounting his adventures in h...
Why? Episode 224- Visiting Chicken, Alaska with Susan Wiren
Why? The Podcast - November 28, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsChicken, Alaska is off the beaten path, but they'd love it if you visited. However, a few things to keep in mind. Chicken doesn't have electricity. They do, however, have a post office and a liquor store. (Yes, it's called Chicken Liquors, and the fact that the t-shirts didn't fly off the shelv...
Why? Episode 223- Sex Educator and Top Freedom Advocate Dorothy Stover
Why? The Podcast - November 21, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsLast week we were talking about chicken, this week we're talking about breasts. Or at least showing them. We talked with sex educator and top freedom advocate Dorothy Stover. You may know of Dorothy from her introduction of a bill making it okay for anyone to go topless on Nantucket beaches. Bu...
Why? Episode 222- The Famous Chicken
Why? The Podcast - November 14, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsHe's hobnobbed with presidents, he has his own baseball card, he's been named "one of the most powerful 100 people in sports of the 20th century." He is Ted Giannoulas, better known to most as the Famous Chicken. We talked with Ted about his humble beginnings as a radio promotion chicken to his...
Why? Episode 221- Vehicle Centric Defensive Tactics
Why? The Podcast - November 07, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIn movies what happens when a CEO or a head of state is in their car and trapped by the bad guys? The person usually turns to the driver and says, "get me out of here." But, how does someone learn how to do that? How do you learn to drive in a way that keeps your passenger and bystanders safe? ...
Why? Episode 220- The Erotic Heritage Museum
Why? The Podcast - October 31, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsAs you no doubt remember, last week we discovered that museums are a great place to display and celebrate what makes something special. The Erotic Heritage Museum in Las Vegas is another institution doing that; but they're presenting sex and the history of sex in a way that weaves together the ...
Why? Episode 219- The World Famous Gopher Hole Museum
Why? The Podcast - October 24, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsThis week we're headed to visit our neighbors to the north so we can appreciate and celebrate their culture. We talked with Laurel Kurta from the World Famous Gopher Hole Museum, located in Torrington, Alberta. The museum is part of Laurel's family history, as well as the history of their small...
Why? Episode 218- Naked Yoga
Why? The Podcast - October 17, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsWe're all looking for some peace in a crazy world. Maybe naked yoga is just the thing. We talked with Doria, who has her own naked yoga studio in London and who also teaches on-line and around the world. The conversation was a fascinating dive into spirit, outlook and acceptance. For more infor...
Why? Episode 217- Sha Na Na's Scott Simon
Why? The Podcast - October 10, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsSha Na Na have been everywhere- from the stage of Woodstock to the gym at Rydell High. We talked with Scott Simon, a long-time member of the group, who also wrote one of the most popular songs from the movie Grease, Sandy. For more information, you can follow Sha Na Na on Facebook, or you can g...
Why? Episode 216- Arctic Bath Hotel
Why? The Podcast - October 03, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsLook, you've already been back in the swing of things for a whole month- you deserve some time off. And what better place to escape to than Sweden? We talked with Peter from the Arctic Bath hotel, a hotel and spa located on the Lule river. Peter's walking tour answered all our questions and mad...
Why? Episode 216- Arctic Bath
Why? The Podcast - October 03, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsLook, you've already been back in the swing of things for a whole month- you deserve some time off. And what better place to escape to than Sweden? We talked with Peter from the Arctic Bath, a hotel and spa located on the Lule river. Peter's walking tour answered all our questions and made us l...
Why? Episode 215- Living Dead Tours with Lawrence DeVincentz
Why? The Podcast - September 26, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIt's the time of year when thoughts turn to ghouls and goblins. And, of course, zombies. In western Pennsylvania, they're well acquainted with zombies, being the filming location for so many of George A Romero's horror masterpieces. We talked with Lawrence DeVincentz, who, as part of the annua...
Why? Episode 214- Actress & Author Dinah Manoff
Why? The Podcast - September 19, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsThis week's guest was a blast to talk with. Dinah Manoff has been involved with three incredibly popular films & franchises. (That'd be Grease, the Chucky films and The Golden Girls.) Your move, Harrison Ford. Now Dinah has written her first novel, loosely based on some of her adventures in fil...
Why? Episode 213- Flat Earth Dave
Why? The Podcast - September 12, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsFlat Earth David didn't always think the earth was flat. But once he had his awakening, he wanted to spread the word. He has a podcast, an app, and a viewpoint that, regardless of whether you agree with him, is impassioned. We talked with Dave about all of this, plus maybe he finally got us a l...
Why? Episode 212- Songwriters Daw & Edmondson
Why? The Podcast - September 05, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsYou may not know the names of songwriters Charity Daw and Josh Edmonson, but you definitely know their music. Their music has over a billion streams and they've worked with artists like the Beach Boys' Mike Love, Ringo Starr and Dove Cameron. Wait... Dove Cameron? Yup, they wrote songs for the u...
Why? Episode 212- Songwriters Daw & Edmonson
Why? The Podcast - September 05, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsYou may not know the names of songwriters Charity Daw and Josh Edmonson, but you definitely know their music. Their music has over a billion streams and they've worked with artists like the Beach Boys' Mike Love, Ringo Starr and Dove Cameron. Wait... Dove Cameron? Yup, they wrote songs for the u...
Why? Episode 211- Soap Making with Iron Lion Soap
Why? The Podcast - August 29, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsFor most of us, taking a shower and washing with soap is just another thing to do every day. However, Iron Lion Soap is trying to change that- with an array of soaps designed to make washing something to enjoy and savor. We talked with Avi Rubin from Iron Lion Soap about the company's humble b...
Why? Episode 210- David Bowie at 75 with Martin Popoff
Why? The Podcast - August 22, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsThis year would have been David Bowie's 75th birthday. Famed rock writer Martin Popoff has put together a wonderful present for us all- Bowie @ 75 is his new book, a look at the many phases of Bowie's multifaceted career. David Bowie @ 75 is available wherever you get your books on September 6t...
Why? Episode 209- Sword Swallower Cyrus Pynn
Why? The Podcast - August 15, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsCyrus Pynn learned how to swallow swords the hard way- he just did it. And that was just the beginning of our fascinating conversation. We learned all about the hard knocks of sword swallowing and why neither Luke or Heidi should ever be allowed to try this dangerous trick. You can see Cyrus in...
Why? Episode 208- Human Cannonball David "The Bullet" Smith
Why? The Podcast - August 08, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsDavid "The Bullet" Smith might've been born into the human cannonball game, but that doesn't mean it was an easy transition to getting inside the cannon. David holds 6 Guinness world records and appeared on America's Got Talent, showcasing his amazing skills. For more information, or to book Da...
Why? Episode 207- Roadie Tana Douglas
Why? The Podcast - August 01, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsRoadies are the lifeblood of any music tour; the folks who are charged with making sure the lights are hung, the instruments are tuned and the stage is set for our favorite artists to perform. Tana Douglas has spent a lifetime in music, cutting her teeth with her fellow Australians like AC/DC an...
Why? Episode 206- The Super Bowl of Naked Volleyball
Why? The Podcast - July 25, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsClearly, it's hot enough in most of the world right now, that taking off your clothes sounds like a brief respite from the oppressive heat. And, if you're naked, why not have some fun? The White Thorn Lodge, located near Pittsburgh has been hosting the Super Bowl of Naked Volleyball the week aft...
Why? Episode 205- Air Card Safety Design
Why? The Podcast - July 18, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsWe've all seen those cards in the seatback in front of us on the airplane- the one with the graphics showing us what to do in case of an emergency... well, someone has to design them. We talked with Brock Fisher from Air Safety Art International, who design those cards for a number of airlines a...
Why? Episode 204- Music Great John Doe
Why? The Podcast - July 11, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsThis week we thought we'd share with you an episode from our other podcast. "Rock n Roll Grad School," (available wherever you get your podcasts) is the same sort of conversations we have on Why?, but with a focus on music. In this recent episode, we talked with music great John Doe. He has a n...
Why? Episode 203- Stern Pinball
Why? The Podcast - July 04, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsWhat's more American than pinball? So, while we celebrate the 4th of July, you can also enjoy this interview with Zach Sharpe from Stern Pinball. Stern is famous for their themed and licensed games, including bands like Rush, AC/DC and, of course, Kiss. We talk about the history of the game, the...
Why? Episode 202- The Rubber Chicken Museum
Why? The Podcast - June 27, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIf you think you don't like museums, you just haven't been to the Rubber Chicken Museum. We talked with Shana, the founder and high priestess of the Rubber Chicken Museum, located inside the Archie McPhee store located in Seattle, Washington. For more information, you can check out the store's w...
Why? Episode 202- The Rubber Chicken Museum
Why? The Podcast - June 27, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIf you think you don't like museums, you just haven't been to the Rubber Chicken Museum. We talked with Shana, the founder and high priestess of the Rubber Chicken Museum, located inside the Archie McPhee store located in Seattle, Washington. For more information, you can check out the store's w...
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