About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 430 episodes
- Why? Episode 428- Haunted House Designer Leonard Pickel · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 428Leonard Pickel has spent his life scaring people. As a designer of haunted houses, he's worked around the world, creating spaces that will scare the pants off of mere mortals…
- Why? Episode 427- Living Dead Tours with Lawrence DeVincentz · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 427It'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…
- Why? Episode 426- Chris Rowan from Buffalo Bill's House · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 426Ever watched Silence of the Lambs and thought, 'I wish I could stay at Buffalo Bill's house?' Well, it's your lucky day because now you can. This week we talked with Chris Rowan…
- Why? Episode 425- The Surfaris' Bob Berryhill · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 425You 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…
- Why? Episode 424- Dan the Funeral Man · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 424Dan 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…
- Why? Episode 423- Rocky Horror's Barry Bostwick · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 423How 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…
- Why? Epsiode 422 The Wing Bowl Documentary · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 422Wing 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…
- Why? Episode 421- Showgirl Bootcamp · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 421Fulfilling 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…
- Why? Epsiode 420 Imagineer Joe Lanzisero Pt 2 · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 420This 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…
- Why? Epsiode 419 Imagineer Joe Lanzisero Pt 1 · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 419We 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…
- Why? Episode 418- Sly and the Family Stone's Jerry Martini · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 418This 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…
- Why? Episode 417- The Evel Knievel Experience · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 417A 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…
- Why? Episode 416- Bike Talk's Taylor Nichols · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 416Taylor 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…
- Why? Episode 415- The Gremlins Museum Collection · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 415Ian 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…
- Why? Episode 414- Behind the Screams at Spooky World · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 414The 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…
- Why? Episode 413- The Unmaking of "Hudson Hawk" · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 413It 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…
- Why? Episode 412- Ben Franklin Impersonator Brian Patrick Mulligan · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 412This 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…
- Why? Episode 411- "Jaws" actor Jeffrey Voorhees · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 411Jeffrey 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…
- Why? Episode 410- Sly and the Family Stone's Jerry Martini · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 410Jerry 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…
- Why? Episode 409- Actress Lauren-Marie Taylor · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 409Not 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…
- Why? Episode 408- Singer, writer Miist · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 408Miist 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…
- Why? Episode 407- Author Nikki Mammano on "Breaking Good" · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 407Nikki 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…
- Why? Episode 406- Dearly Departed Tours · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 406For 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…
- Why? Episode 405- Author Mark Mustian · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 405Mark 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…
- Why? Episode 404- It's Dorothy Documentary · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 404A 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…
- Why? Epsiode 403- Civil War Tails · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 403How 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…
- Why? Episode 402- Building the Orca II · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 402What 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…
- Why? Episode 401- Celebrating Tura Satana and her documentary · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 401To 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…
- Why? Episode 400- American Treasure Tour · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 400The American Treasure Tour in Oaks, Pennsylvania is unlike any other museum or display you've ever seen. We'd try to describe it, but we really can't. Best to let someone who…
- Why? Episode 399- Adult Content Creator Naomi Noel · 27 minNaomi Noel recently made headlines in an interview where she said that she made $12,000 a month with her feet pictures. Of course, there is more to Naomi, and we get into all of…
- Why? Episode 398- Martin Popoff on Kiss in 76 · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 398Enjoy this special episode from our sister show, "Rock n' Roll Grad School." Martin Popoff has a new book out. If that hasn't got your putting on your coat and heading out to…
- Why? Episode 397- Polyamory with author Courtney Boyer · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 397Courtney Boyer was trying to figure out what was going on in her life when she realized she was polyamorous. What is polyamory? Is that you? How do you figure it out? Courtney…
- Why? Episode 396- The Kelley House Museum, home of Murder, She Wrote · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 396You'll recognize Mendocino, California by sight- but you'll probably better know it as Cabbot Cove, home of best-selling mystery writer Jessica Fletcher from Murder, She Wrote…
- Why? Episode 395- AVN Awards Host Abigaiil Morris · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 395Getting to the stage of the AVN Awards for any performer is a big deal. But hosting? Well, that's an whole other level. Abigaiil Morris just finished hosting the 2026 awards. And…
- Why? Episode 394- Match Game 101 · 57 min · Season 1 Episode 394Did you ever wonder what was going on behind the scenes at Match Game? Or what the relationship between Brett and Charles really was like? Thankfully, A Ashley Hoff as written…
- Why? Episode 393- Professional Pillow Fighting · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 393It's a sport we've all had experience with. But this take on pillow fighting is something you may not be ready for. And before you go down that path of ladies at sleepovers, let…
- Why? Episode 392- The Tuneless Choir · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 392Singing is a great thing to do, even if you aren't great at it. Really. Don't believe us? Listen to Nadine, the creator and organizer of the Tuneless Choir. Ever been told you've…
- Why? Episode 391- Golden Child Skin Care · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 391Everyone is looking for quality skincare that won't interfere with their skin regimen... how do you find it and how do you design it? Thankfully we have Genevieve Dolan, the…
- Why? Episod 390- Slippery Stairs · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 390It's the newest sport that's sweeping the nation- slippery stairs. Like the best athletic pursuits, it is charmingly simple, but frustratingly complicated. Thankfully we have…
- Why? Episode 389- Naked Fund-Raising Calendar · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 389How do you raise money for your community when it's facing a budget shortage? Get naked, of course! To order your copy of the calendar, check out their website or follow them on…
- Why? Episode 388- Craig Shemin on Jim Henson's "Sam & Friends" · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 388Created while Kermit was still a tadpole, "Sam & Friends" was a program that Jim Henson produced alongside his future wife Jane in the 1960s. That program led to the creation of…
- Why? Episode 387- Art Model and Author DH Jonathan · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 387Dan Hawkins, also known as DH Johnathan is about to release his newest book, "Propagation" on January 20th. We talked with Dan about the book and his lifetime spent working as a…
- Why? Episode 386- Transforming Your Life with Cassie Sobelton · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 386What better way to kick off a new year than by looking at how we can reset and find balance in our lives? We talked with Health and Wellness Expert, Cassie Sobelton, about her…
- Why? Episode 385- The Best of 2025 · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 385With the year drawing to a close, we take a review over the 52 episodes and the new friends we've made along the way.
- Why? Episode 384- Happy Christmas · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 384As we wrap up 2025, we play some of our favorite holiday music that you likely can't find elsewhere. Enjoy and we'll be back next week with a look at the year in Why!
- Why? Episode 383- Cherie DeVille, "The Internet's Step-mom" · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 382Cherie DeVille achieved fame through her work in adult films. But it's not all sunshine and hot tubs in the world of porn, and Cherie has learned how to successfully navigate a…
- Why? Episode 382- The Titanic on VHS Museum · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 381Titanic is, of course, one of the biggest movies of all time. And when it was released on VHS, it probably goes without saying, it was a really big deal. And for one man, it was…
- Why? Episode 381- Divorce Coach Meagan Norris · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 380Divorce is difficult, no matter how you look at it. But what if you could come out of the process with a positivity and an outlook that would put you in a better place for both…
- Why? Episode 380- Mothership Connected · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 379Seth Neblett's book Mothership Connected is a fascinating, first-hand look inside the mothership that was Parliament Funkadelic. (As well as the side projects The Parlets, The…
- Why? Episode 379- Competitive Scrabble · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 378Looking to take your gaming to a new level? Try competitive Scrabble. The game is growing in popularity and the competition to find the best is riveting. We sat down with John…
