Why? The Podcast

Alex Therriault might have it all figured out. He's turned his love of animals and dog sledding into a successful business and racing career. Coming from a family of dog sledders, Alex still races and now offers tours and trips for people looking to learn more about these animals and the sport, or just to have a unique weekend in Maine. For more information, check out the Ultimate Dog Sleddin...

It's the only mud that's been used in major league baseball for almost 75 years- there's something about Lena Blackburne's Baseball Rubbing Mud. We talked with Jim Bintliff, the third-generation of his family to farm, harvest and supply rubbing mud for so many professional teams and sports. (The NFL also uses the mud too!) For more information, (and to order your own mud,) chec...

This week it's another installment in "Tribute: A Tribute to Tributes," where we discuss another tribute album. This time it's one of the most 90's tributes ever made- featuring Liz Phair, Sublime, Sponge, Matthew Sweet and the Butthole Surfers, "Saturday Morning Cartoons' Greatest Hits." Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast...

Welcome to 2025. Please your wipe your feet.  This week we thought we'd take a moment, sans guests, to discuss the pressing issues of the moment- namely, the new movie about Bob Dylan. And because we're us, there is a tangent or two, some beauty tips and references to the Titanic. Please enjoy. Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and......

When we started Why's sister podcast, Rock n' Roll Grad School, top of our dream list of guests was Redd Kross. We have been longtime fans of the band, and dreamed of discussing their work, along with that of Donny Osmond, Cheap Trick and the Velvet Underground with them. When it finally happened, it did not disappoint. The legendary band Redd Kross started in the early 80’s when Steven...

It's our annual Christmas celebration, where we exchange gifts, complain and play music you probably haven't heard in a while. Enjoy! Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Several years ago, Nick and Lins decided to chuck it all and do what made them happy. And that was traveling around the world, exploring all the places for nudists to go and experience life. They've parlayed that love of naturism into a job, with a popular website, Patreon and YouTube page. For more information, check out their website . Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real im...

Movie Madness is a one-of-a-kind video store. Containing over 90,000 movies on a variety of formats, it is also the home to an amazing collection of film memorabilia. We talked with Matt Parnell, the the managing director and head curator for the store. For more information, check out their website . Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and... List...

This week, our guests are from across the pond. As members of British Naturism, Ed and Keith worked together to organize a naked night at the Dorset Museum. And the event was a rousing success with amazing press coverage. (Ed and Keith had just finished up talking with the New York Times when we spoke.) We talked about the organization of the event and the response. Laugh Love Law Real conversatio...

Wait... the CDC has a museum? They sure do. And it's a fascinating collection of items that show the width and breadth of the work the Centers for Disease Control has been doing for almost a century. We talked with Mary Hilpertshauser, the CDC Museum Collections Manager, about some of the unique items in the museums collection. (And there's show and tell!) More more information and to pl...

We're not the first people to point out that Johnathan Lee Iverson did what so many of us have considered doing, but it's really true. As the ringmaster at Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey, Johnathan Lee Iverson learned his craft from some of the most talented people in the business. Now, as part of Circus Vargas Johnathan is helping the next generation see how it's done. For mo...

When you want to talk theme park entertainment, you want to talk with Dewey Joe Beene. Starting as a teenager at Six Flags in Oklahoma City, he took to the stage, performing multiple shows a day, and now as an adult, he's consulting and producing the show, bringing a performer's eye to making something that can enchant and entertain any age.  Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real peopl...

What records define the '90s as a decade to be remembered? Is it NSync? Nirvana? What about hip-hop? Thankfully, music writer and editor Gary Graff is here to muddy the water and start all sorts of disagreements with his new book, "501 Essential Albums of the '90s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide," available November 5th from Motorbooks.  Laugh Love Law Real conversations...

Last week, the great musician Matthew Sweet suffered a stroke while on tour. Thankfully he will recover, but it will be a long hard road. A GoFundMe has been started to help raise money to cover the insane cost of the work he will have to go through. We wanted to re-run out conversation with him because of his generosity with his time and his work. We are sure we didn't deserve it. If you hav...

If you've seen Coho Connie's videos, you'll remember them. Between her great goaltending, she keeps things interesting with a one-of-a-kind running commentary that really has to be seen to be believed. (To say nothing of the crow she sometimes wears on her head.) You can follow Connie on Instagram where she is @CohoConnie. And if you check out our YouTube page, we have a bonus video...

Actor and filmmaker Mark Finnell has had a fascinating career. We had the opportunity to talk with Mark prior to the screening of his documentary about Detroit performance artists Satori Circus screening at the Beaver Island Film Festival. Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

What can we say about the great DJ Lance Rock? He's great. From his work on Yo! Gabba Gabba! To his work behind the turntables, Lance is wonderful. And we had a great conversation with him about all the joys of music. Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Best-selling writer Pete Thron knows of what he speaks. As a police officer in New York city, he wracked up over 100 solo arrests. Now, he's back with his latest #1 best seller. In  Deep Cover , Pete tells the riveting story of two rival motorcycle clubs and the battle between good and bad. Deep Cover is now available on Amazon. For more information, you can follow Pete on Facebook . Laugh Lo...

Gary Grimshaw was a concert poster artist (among other things) and is perhaps best known for his work promoting shows at Detroit's legendary Grande Ballroom. We sat down with his widow, Laura, to talk about his art and the unforgettable music. Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

If you're like us, you need more Cheap Trick in your life. Thankfully, Ross Warner is here with his new book,  American Standard: Cheap Trick from the bars to the Budokan and Beyond . It's a look at one of the great American bands and tries to sort fact from fiction. Ross is a passionate guy when it comes to pop culture, so, of course, we got along like a house on fire. American Standard...

We say we're not a political podcast. And we're not. But, this time of year, let's be honest, it's something a lot of people are talking about. And for those in South Carolina who are interested in the candidates and the issues, they have a new podcast to help guide the way. Frogmore Stew with Grace Cowan talks with the candidates and covers the issues in a way to help us see w...

Here we go again, starting a new music show to go along with all our other shows.  "Tribute- A Tribute to Tributes" is a study, analysis and celebration of the tribute record. From Leonard Cohen to Victoria Williams to Big Star to Frank Sinatra- we'll look at them all.   Each episode, we'll break down and talk through another tribute record and decide whether it's worth li...

First off, there is no place really like the Sunsphere. Built for the World's Fair, the sphere is a unique landmark with loads to see. And, it's just going to get better and better. For more information (and tickets) check out the Sunsphere's website . Or you can follow them on Facebook . Hey, let's all go to the Sunsphere! Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real i...

Beaver Island is one of the most beautiful places in the US, with fascinating stories to boot. This year, the island is kicking off their inaugural film festival. We sat down with reluctant executive producer (and film festival producer) John Sauve to discuss a few of the films playing at the festival. Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and... Li...

For music fans, the legend of the Grande Ballroom looms large. The room played host to important shows by band such as The MC5, The Who, Iggy and the Stooges and BB King. While it's not longer a music venue, the room is an iconic part of the history of Detroit music. We talked with Tony D’Annunzio, director of the documentary, Louder Then Love: The Grande Ballroom Story , which is screening a...