Why? The Podcast

You see them on every flight, but what are they thinking, how can they help you and, more importantly, how can you help them? We sat down with flight attendant Caroline Bright to find out what is the most annoying thing for attendants, how they respond to emergencies and what drink you should never ask for when they come around with the beverage cart. If Caroline's voice sounds familiar, that...

The Colonial Theater in Phoenixville, PA is a great movie theater. Besides being the location of one of the most memorable horror films ever, (1958's The Blob ), it also hosts a ton of wonderful events. And one of those events is The Horror Bowl on February 2nd. They'll be screening the three movies that make up John Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy. (That would be The Thing , Prince...

After the holidays have come and gone, you might find yourself surrounded by fruitcake. What's a person to do? Why not head outdoors and try throwing it as far as you can? That's what they do every year in Manitou Springs, Colorado, where they have thrown fruitcakes for the past 24 years. We talked with Jenna Gallas from the Chamber of Commerce about the annual tradition, how it got star...

Quinn Anderson is a writer. Starting off in fan fiction, she eventually moved on to novels, creating the popular Murmur Inc. series among her other work. She's also known for writing a how to write a sex scene article, which has been a beacon of light in a storm of bad fornication. You can follow Quinn on Facebook or Twitter , and her "smut fic" guide is definitely worth checking ou...

Finally, a look under the helmet- this week we talk with cosplayer Rachel Devine. She talks with us about how long it took her to make her costume, what she's learned doing cosplay and why you always need to design keeping the forecast in mind.

If you want to talk stone throwing and sweeping, Korey Dropkin is your guy. A member of Team USA’s curling team, Korey knows all the ins and outs far better than we do, and he’s doing great at it. (Just look at his performance in this season’s tournaments.) He answered all of our stupid questions with ease and grace. To learn more about the team, check out their website . And to plead with Korey t...

As 2019 ends and we head into a new decade, now is as good a time as any to reflect on what we've done and what we could do better. Pete Seeger was one of the people who was always trying to do better. From is multitudinous work with a wide variety of charities, Pete seemingly lived his life to try to make things better for people. We were fortunate to talk with Paul Suchow, a musician and th...

If you listen to audiobooks, you've probably heard Sean Pratt's voice. That's because Sean has narrated over 1,000 books. On top of that he also offers coaching, working with both writers who want to read their own work and aspiring narrators improve their skills. We talk about some of his favorite books he's read, how to truly embody the personality of Paul Stanley (aka The St...

Felix Cangas is an artist. On top of being a tattoo artist in Denver, Colorado, he's made a splash with his Deadtime Toys. Felix works with tools that you wouldn't normally associate with My Pretty Pony or any Disney princess- a blowtorch. And what he creates is something wholly unique and memorable. Listener note: This episode is pretty visual, so be sure to check out the photo album of...

So are things really better hotter under the water? We talked with professional mermaid The Mermaid Phantom, who, on top of her numerous public appearances, also blogs & posts videos on YouTube about mermaiding. (Yes, that's the correct term.) We talk about tail care, what mermaids say and how much her career has changed her life and her outlook. For more information on Mermaid Phantom, c...

If you want a fruitcake this holiday season, you need to go to the best. That's why we talked with Hayden Crawford from Collin Street Bakery. Apart from being one of the best-known and well-loved fruitcake purveyors in the world, it's a family business. Hayden talks about what makes the Collin Street Bakery fruitcake the classic it is, how much people love it (and include it in their wil...

You ever get so mad at someone that you just want to send them a box full of ass-shaped gummies? Well, thank goodness for Cheeks by Mail. The company will anonymously sent a box of gummies that look like butts to anyone you'd like. It's just that simple. How did he come up with the idea? What public figures has he sent gummies to? (We give you three guesses and the first two don't c...

When you're at the Texas Renaissance Festival, it's good to be the king. The fest is the largest renaissance festival in the country, with over half a million visitors every year. Having run every year since 1974, this fest has become legendary. We sat down with the king of the fest, (who has reigned for more than 20 years) about what makes the festival so special and what he's lear...

Mike Mullane has spent over 350 hours in space on three different shuttle missions. If anyone can talk about what that's like, it's Mike. So how does one become an astronaut? How scary is it lying in the shuttle, waiting for lift off and you hear someone say, 'there's a small fire?' And do you ever get tired of the view? Mike's written several books about his career w...

At first blush, or maybe second, end of life care and burlesque don't really seem to go together. But, the more you think about it, they do. (Listen to the show and find out how.) Misty Lynn provides end of life care and is also a burlesque dancer. And while it isn't always a light-hearted conversation, our talk is fascinating and you'll learn a lot about both of her careers.

Brian Patrick Mulligan is Ben Franklin. And Teddy Roosevelt. And Winston Churchill. And he's been Charlie Chaplin, Oliver Hardy and Harpo Marx. Brian isn't possessed, he's an impersonator, bringing history to life for people. Sometimes he talks to school or library groups. Sometimes he talks to corporations. Obviously he knows a few things about this founding father. We talk with Br...

Ali Murdock describes her job as 'living the dream.' And she is. Growing up wanting to work for the Tampa Bay Lightning, she now is the zamboni driver for the team she grew up loving. What's the hardest part about driving a zamboni? Is it difficult? What other ice care is she responsible for? For more info on the Lightning, check out their website.

Rob Feldman is the writer and creator of Cyko KO, a best-selling comic book series that has crossed over into a coloring book and an audio adventure. (You know, like the ones that have the bell when it's time to turn the page?) We talk with Rob about creating a comic book for all ages, the feedback he gets from fans and his Ringo-nominated book. For more info on Rob and Cyko, (and to pick up...

The Gilligan's Island fan club has been keeping the torches lit for the Professor, the Millionaire, Lovey, Mary Anne, Ginger, the Skipper and, of course, Gilligan for decades. What is it about this show that has created such a rabid fan base? We're joined by the fan club president to talk about the phenomenon that is Gilligan's Isle, what got him into the show and we listen to the f...

Professional rodeo clown Josh “Porkchop” Garrick is living his best life. Dreaming of the career since he was 5, Porkchop followed his dream and is now a rodeo clown on the PBR Bull Riding Tour. What does a rodeo clown do? How badly can you get hurt? What was his first rodeo like?  For more information on Porkchop, and to find out where he will be appearing next, check out his Facebook page for mo...

It may seem antithetical- a story about a gruesome crime where the details are deliberately kept fuzzy so that it doesn't upset the reader. It's also an incredibly popular genre in crime fiction. This week we got to talk with Elizabeth S Craig, the best-selling author of the Myrtle Clover, Southern Quilting and Memphis Barbeque series. And if that isn't enough work for one person, E...

There's been a lot of books written about Disney World, but nothing like Blu Carson's Dark Rides: Erotic Theme Park Adventures . Blu talked with us about the inspiration for the book, what she's learned from writing the book and when (if ever) Volume Two of her book will be coming out. And, for more Blu, check out our YouTube page , where you can listen to an outtake from our interv...

What are you going to do when the zombie apocalypse is upon us? Are you ready? Can you really ever be ready for an army of the undead? We spoke with Cameron Carlson from the Zombie Research Society, who helped us come up with a plan for the day the zombies rise up as one. He gives us some tips on how to be ready, where you should go when it goes down and what we can hope to be when it happens. For...

Black Pudding lobbing is no joke. It's been around since the War of the Roses. This yearly tradition continues on in Ramsbottom, where black puddings are lobbed at Yorkshire puddings on posts high above competitors.  Why do they do this? Well, in previous iterations, it was a continuation of an ongoing battle, but today it's to raise money for local families in need of a little assistanc...

In many ways, Why exists because of John Sauve. (Not that he'd want us to advertise this fact.) But John's real love is art and sculpture. We sat down with John to talk about his Man in the City project, showing his work on the Highline in New York and how you get the permits to float a giant orange man down the Chicago river. For more information on John's work and the Sauve Art Fo...