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427 episodes
Why? Episode 425- The Surfaris' Bob Berryhill
You may not recognize Bob Berryhill's voice, but you'll definitely recognize his guitar. Bob plays on the iconic "Wipeout" by the Surfaris. And Bob is still out there, playing music and catching waves.For more information on the Surfaris...
Why? Episode 424- Dan the Funeral Man
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 go...
Why? Episode 423- Rocky Horror's Barry Bostwick
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 Quin...
Why? Epsiode 422 The Wing Bowl Documentary
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 outsi...
Why? Episode 421- Showgirl Bootcamp
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 import...
Why? Epsiode 420 Imagineer Joe Lanzisero Pt 2
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 c...
Why? Epsiode 419 Imagineer Joe Lanzisero Pt 1
We sat down with Disney Imagineer Joe Lanzisero to talk about his career designing worlds at Disney and the process they followed to create worlds and experiences that guests will never forget.
Why? Episode 418- Sly and the Family Stone's Jerry Martini
This week we're sharing an episode of our other podcast, Rock n' Roll Grad School and a conversation we recently recorded with Sly and the Family Stone's Jerry Martini.Jerry has had a fascinating career. He helped put toget...
Why? Episode 417- The Evel Knievel Experience
A one-of-a-kind legend like Evel Knievel deserves a one-of-a-kind museum. The Evel Knievel Experience is a look at the folk hero that was Evel Knievel, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. We talked with Mike Patterson, one of the heads of the museum ...
Why? Episode 416- Bike Talk's Taylor Nichols
Taylor Nichols just finished biking from Los Angeles to Michigan to show that it is possible and that biking is a great way to travel. Taylor co-hosts that popular Bike Talk podcast dedicated to all things biking. The show can be heard across t...
Why? Episode 415- The Gremlins Museum Collection
Ian Grant has spent years collecting all elements of the Gremlins films and now he's sharing it with everyone. The Gremlins Museum Collection is, for now, an on-line repository of his collection of scripts, photos, props and, oh yeah, actual Gr...
Why? Episode 414- Behind the Screams at Spooky World
The Halloween craze has always been with us. But one man can be credited with blowing it up into what it is today. That man is David Bertolino and in his new book, "Behind the Screams at Spooky World," he explains how he built a haunted hayride...
Why? Episode 413- The Unmaking of "Hudson Hawk"
It was the stumble heard around the world- Bruce Willis and his fun, goofy, mystery, action comedy that for decades became a punchline. Now, more and more people are standing up and proudly identifying themselves as "pro-Hawk." Film writer Davi...
Why? Episode 412- Ben Franklin Impersonator Brian Patrick Mulligan
This week, we look back (and clean up from a multi-day power outage) and celebrate the 250th birthday for the US.Brian Patrick Mulligan is Ben Franklin. And Teddy Roosevelt. And Winston Churchill. And he's been Charlie Chaplin, Oliver Ha...
Why? Episode 411- "Jaws" actor Jeffrey Voorhees
Jeffrey Voorhees is best known for going swimming off of Amity and not coming back. He played Alex Kintner, one of the earliest victims of the shark terrorizing Chief Brody and the rest of the island.For more information and to get your ...
Why? Episode 410- Sly and the Family Stone's Jerry Martini
Jerry Martini has had a fascinating career. He helped put together Sly and the Family Stone. He's played with Prince. He's still touring with the Family Stone Band. For more information and tour dates, ...
Why? Episode 409- Actress Lauren-Marie Taylor
Not too many actors can say they've appeared on screen with John Belushi and Jason Vorhees, and also in over 3,000 episodes of a soap opera. But Lauren-Marie Taylor has done just that.For more information and to find out where she's be a...
Why? Episode 408- Singer, writer Miist
Miist found music as part of her journey to find happiness. Now, taking what she learned along the way, she is helping others with a new book, her podcast and her music. For more information, check out ...
Why? Episode 407- Author Nikki Mammano on "Breaking Good"
Nikki Mammano's memoir, "Breaking Good," is a harrowing if not eventually uplifting story, telling the story of how a drug dealer in Hawaii became one of the biggest dealers in the state and then how she was able to rebuild a sustainable and po...
Why? Episode 406- Dearly Departed Tours
For decades Scott Michaels has been leading people around Los Angeles to see some of the death sites of the famous and infamous. And now he's taken the tour on-line and is sharing items in his collection (Jayne Mansfield's car, Don Rickles' fan...
Why? Episode 405- Author Mark Mustian
Mark Mustian likes to explore fascinating worlds and then write about them. And his most recent book, Boy With Wings, is a great example of Mark's work. You can pick up a copy wherever you get your books. For more information,
Why? Episode 404- It's Dorothy Documentary
A new documentary, directed by friend of the show Jeffrey McHale explores the legend and legacy of the one and only Dorothy Gale from Kansas. It's now streaming on Peacock, but will be available elsewhere soon.
Why? Epsiode 403- Civil War Tails
How do you make Civil War history even more interesting? You build dioramas of important battles with cats, of course! (and then exhibit them in Gettysburg, PA) We talked with Rebecca, one of the two sisters responsible for this unique museum. ...
Why? Episode 402- Building the Orca II
What do you if you love the movie Jaws and want to share that love with people from around the world? Well, if you're Jon Fieldhouse, you build a boat that looks exactly like the one from the movie and offer tours.We talked...
Why? Episode 401- Celebrating Tura Satana and her documentary
To know about Tura Satana is to know of her fascinating story of triumph and success amidst many, many challenges. There's a new documentary telling her full story openly and honestly. We sat down with director/producer Cody Jarrett a...