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Hosted by Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling · comedy · EN-US · 425 episodes
Naked skydivers. Jeopardy champions. Rodeo clowns. Suzi Quatro. Professional mascots. Competitive eaters. Astronauts. Cherry Vanilla. Renaissance fair kings. Benjamin Franklin. Olympic Curlers. Mandalorians. Gay erotica writers. Mermaids. Fruit cake tossers. Martha Wash. Dolphin Lovers. Hair collectors. Strippers. And satanists. We've talked to them all. On Why? every week we talk with another guest leading a fascinating life.
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Episode #424
Dan Madden, better known as Dan the Funeral Man, is working to make sure funerals and celebrations of life are as personalized as possible. Working to change the conversation, Dan has started Fashurns and is offering a new approach to saying goodbye. For more information, check out his website , or you can find him on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube where he's @DantheFuneralMan.
Episode #423
How can you not love The Rocky Horror Picture Show ? And, even though he's not everyone's favorite, how can you not at least have a soft spot in your heart for Barry Bostwick's Brad Majors? This October, Barry, Patricia Quinn ("Magenta" in the movie) and Nell Campbell (the one and only "Little Nell") are taking the film on the road and celebrating the movie live and in person. For more information and dates, check out the show's website .
Episode #422
Wing Bowl was a Philadelphia staple- a food eating contest that would up being about so much more than just chicken wings. Thankfully there is a new documentary, No One Died: The Wing Bowl Story, to explain to the folks outside of the state just what a unique event it was. We sat down with Pat Taggart, the film's director for more the whole story. The film is now available to purchase or rent on Amazon, Youtube or AppleTV. For more information, check out the film's website .
Episode #421
Fulfilling a life-long dream? Looking for a fun event in Vegas? Either way, the Showgirl Bootcamp will give you the experience of what is required to be a Vegas showgirl. Taught by professionals, you'll learn how to walk, dress and, most importantly, hold your head up while wearing a headdress. For more information, or to book your own session, check out their website .
Episode #420
This week, more of our conversation with former Disney Imagineer Joe Lanzisero. We talk about Joe's role in a very important piece of Muppet history, hidden Mickeys and so much more. You can follow Joe on Instagram .
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