Why? The Podcast

It's spring, the days are longer, the sun is brighter and the temperatures are a little bit higher- it seems like the perfect time to take off your clothes and enjoy your day. We talked with nudist Matthew McDermott about his book  How to Take Your Clothes Off  and his work as an author and blogger to help spread the acceptance and understanding of non-sexual nudity. You can read his great bl...

If you had to choose your screen debut, you could do worse than playing the significant other of Idris Elba. And, Liz Priestley was just that fortunate. Liz co-stars in  Concrete Cowboy , the most recent film from Netflix. It tells the story of a boy who meets up with the Fletcher Street Riding Club in Philadelphia and who rediscovers his father on horseback. We talked with Liz about the new film,...

This week, pull out your best canine puns because we're talking with the creators and owners of the popular Dog Bark Park B&B. You've seen it on countless roadside attraction shows, and celebrations of the unique and memorable buildings, but this week, we get under the collar and talk with Frances Conklin, co-owner of the popular B&B. And if sleeping inside a dog wasn't enou...

How do puppets do all those things that make them look so alive? That's the work of this week's guest- puppet engineer Randy Erskine. Randy works for Selberg Studios helping build hand-crafted puppets that have been used by puppeteers around the world. (You also might have seen their work in the movies Best in Show and Goosebumps .) For more information on Randy and his impressive work,...

If the phrase 'coming-of-age-movie' makes your skin crawl, just wait until you see Antarctica . It's a unique and wonderfully written and produced film. This week we talked with actress Kimie Muroya, who stars in the film along with Chloe Levine. If Monday's Oscar nominations has you thinking good movies need to be pretentious and long and boring, check this one out- it's...

Would it shock you if we said that our conversation with Ted Lange was exciting and new? Because it was. Ted was wonderful, telling us all about his career, his time on The Love Boat and how his career has only grown and expanded since the show ended. Heidi told Ted about her celebrating his birthday every year and he wasn't the least bit scared. Needless to say, we are fans of Ted and his wo...

Hello there ladies and gentlemen! Hello there ladies and gents- are you ready to rock? Starting March 10th, we're launching a brand new podcast all about music. It's called Rock n Roll Grad School and will feature interviews with singers, songwriters, DJs, producers, scholars and the occasional roadie. We're releasing a bunch of episodes as an opening act, and we can't wait for...

This week we get to talk with another podcaster and learn about his show and his work. Andrew Morrison is a voice over actor and has provided voices for all sorts of characters and projects. He also hosts The Voice Over Coffee Shop, a new podcast dedicated to learning more about the voice over world and encouraging each other in finding their path. For more information, you can check out the podca...

Let's face it, we're going to have to change the way we eat. And we're not talking about the sleeve of Oreos you ate while standing over the sink last night. (Or was that just us?) With the population of the earth growing, we are now turning to new ways to get the protein our bodies need. We talked with Massimo Reverberi from Bugsolutely about the future of food. Bugsolutely is maki...

Damon Johnson grew up loving Thin Lizzy, so it was a dream come true when he was offered a spot in the band. And if that wasn't enough,  Damon has also played with folks like Sammy Hagar, Faith Hill, Alice Cooper AND he was a member of the popular band Brother Cane. Damon has a brand new record out, with his new band, The Get Ready. Battle Lessons is an album designed to be played loud. We re...

Bruce Vilanch is a comedy legend. He's an awards show writing EGOT (having written for the Emmys, Grammys, Oscars AND Tonys), and also written for Better Midler, Donnie & Marie and Chewbacca. (Oh, did you miss episode 120 where we talked about the Star Wars Holiday Special with Bruce?) He's also well known for his appearances on Hollywood Squares . ("Bruce Vilanch for the block!...

Carrie Stevens memoir "Unrated," sets a new bar for memoirs. Carrie isn't afraid to name names and tell some amazing stories about her fascinating life. Starting off in Massachusetts before heading to LA, Carrie talks all about her modeling career and her time with Eric Carr, the love of her life. Eric was the drummer for Kiss from 1981 until his untimely passing from heart cancer i...

No matter your age, no matter your philosophy, bouncing up and down on a pogo stick is fun. But the things the Xpogo stunt team are doing on a stick are on a different level all together. We talked with Russ Kaus from the stunt team about how he got into extreme pogo, the insane tricks that he does on a stick and the world record he held... for a hot minute. (Or 5.) For more info, check out the Xp...

If you're looking for a boost of encouragement this week, have we got the guest for you. Fran Capo is the world's fastest talking woman. But that's not all. She also is a stand-up comic, motivational speaker, written 22 books and holds 9 Guinness World Records. We talked with Fran about all her accomplishments, including her record for book signings at the highest point in the world...

We have loved the music of Matthew Sweet for decades and we were thrilled to talk with Matthew on the release of his 15th solo album. Catspaw is everything you love about Matthew's music, plus a few new colors as he played every instrument on the record, save the drums. We talks about a lot with Matthew- songwriting, his cats, Big Star and the lasting influence of his breakthrough record Girl...

It's hard to describe Mark Herschberg in one sentence. He has written a book,  The Career Toolkit , to help folks by giving them the information they don't usually get in school. And Mark's life has been one of things learned outside of a traditional classroom. He's been a competitive ballroom dancer. He has over 400 cufflinks. He's helped catch terrorists. Oh, and he&apos...

Let's start off 2021 with a couple of truths: Everyone loves baked goods. Everyone loves food shaped like body parts. So, why not combine the two and sell cakes shaped like breasts, penises, butts and vaginas for almost half a century? That was the question Niki Novak asked when she started Sweet-n-Nasty in Boston, MA. The store has become an institution, a go-to for bachelor & bachelorle...

Chuck Berry was one of a kind. You can't hear any one of his songs without instantly recognizing his guitar playing. We talked with Jon Brewer, the director of the new film, "Chuck Berry- the Original King of Rock n' Roll," about Berry's life and career, and about what Jon has learned from a lifetime spent working in the music industry. "Chuck Berry- the Original King...

Any Star Wars fan worth their salt knows that Life Day is an important part of any holiday celebration. We talked with writer Bruce Vilanch who, on top of writing for 14 Oscar ceremonies also contributed to the much maligned 1977 TV special, The Star Wars Holiday Special. We'll bring you the full interview with Bruce at a later day, but we couldn't let the holiday season go by without pa...

You can't escape A Christmas Story every time this year and that's a good thing- it's a great movie. We talked with Scott Schwartz, one of the stars of the film (as well as star of The Toy and Kidco) about his holiday memories, and what the movie means to him and its many fans. Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45 A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this...

You know our show- you wanted the best, you got the best. And this week, we got one of the best when it comes to Kiss. Ron Albanese has been obsessed with the classic TV movie "Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park," since it first aired in October of 1978. Ron's new book  Conversations with Phantoms is a great behind-the-scenes look at the movie that has become legend among both film...

We thought we knew a few things about the Walt Disney Company, their various products and the possible location of their founder's frozen remains. Well, we were wrong- or were we? We talked with Perry and Wes from the popular podcast Banter? I Hardly Know Her and they tested us with their difficult Disney quiz. Do you know which voice actor Luke has the e-mail of? Do you know which character...

Death can be a scary thing. But for Minda and Kristi, it's just another work day. They are morticians. (And, also podcasters.) They host the popular show Dead Girls Talking . We got to talk to them about how you get into this business, what makes for good embalming music and the huge responsibility they have to the decedent and their family. For more information and to listen to their show, c...

You may have seen Sarah Apgar on a recent episode of Shark Tank. And if you did, you know all about FitFighter, the program she developed to change exercise for everyone, using techniques and ideas she came up with while serving in the Army and as a volunteer firefighter. Yeah, Sarah is impressive. We talk about the FitFighter program, how she created it, and what it's like to turn on the sir...

You'll be seeing more of actress Shannan Wilson soon. Not only did she star in the new movie Sno Babies, (now available on Amazon,) but she also just started shooting a role in the new Ryan Murphy show about designed Halston. From her life in Philadelphia to the design of some of the most famous gowns in history, we had a lot to talk with Shannan about. For more information, you can check out...