Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling
Why? The 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.
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Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
Why? Episode 312- Naked French with Lisa St Lou 05.08.2024 40:42
We've talked with Lisa St Lou before and had a blast doing so. Her newest album, "Oh Dang," is out September 9th. But if that wasn't enough reason to reconnect with Lisa, she also has wonderful Instagram series called Naked French that was too good an opportunity to let pass by without discussing. You can find Naked French on Instagram @torandlisa, and you can follow Lisa on Fa...
Why? Epsiode 311- Rock Cat Rescue 29.07.2024 44:22
Every cat needs a good home. And what better way to remind people of this fact than by showing off some of their amazing talents? The Rock Cats Rescue and the Amazing Acro-Cat are on the road, showing audiences all across the US the amazing, fascinating and, let's be honest, sometimes a little difficult world of cats. Samantha Martin has been training and exhibiting the talents of these amazi...
Why? Episode 310- Cat Tours 22.07.2024 30:12
You've likely seen the story in the news and wanted to learn more- a group of dedicated cat lovers in Minneapolis have been gathering every year since 2017 to walk around the their neighborhood and look at cats. That's it. Just look at cats. We talked with John Edwards from Wedge LIVE! about how he created the tour and just why he does it. Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people....
Why? Episode 309- Short film The Funeral Photographer 15.07.2024 33:30
Sometimes the best short films leave you thinking and pondering long after the film is over. Mark Strauss' film The Funeral Photographer does all of that in more. The film is showing as part of the Beaver Island Film Festival , but can also be streamed right now. Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spo...
Famous Last Words- Season 2 is here! 08.07.2024 9:56
Season two of our other podcast Final Last Words is now out there. Who do we have on the docket? Well, a few weeks ago, we gave a sneak preview with the Wilson Mizner story and this week, we tell the story of Lavina Fisher. Check it out!
Why? Epsiode 307- Robin Taylor Zander 01.07.2024 39:53
If there's anything more American than great pop rock, than we don't know it. And if there's anything better than Cheap Trick when you're talking great pop rock, well, you need to get your head examined. And when it comes to Cheap Trick, the second generation of insanely wonderful songwriting is emerging. You know Robin Taylor Zander's dad's work, but wait until you c...
Rock n Roll Grad School #181 Noel on whether there's More To Life Than Dancing 24.06.2024 43:05
Listeners know how we feel about the band Sparks and we had a rare opportunity that we wanted to share with everyone we've ever met. You may not have heard of Noel, but if you listen to this show, you've definitely heard us sing the praises of two people who wrote and produced a record for her. Ron and Russell Mael from Sparks made "Is There More To Life Than Dancing?" for Noel...
Why? Episode 305- Marqueetown 17.06.2024 33:48
Everyone has a moment where they can try to do something special for those around them. For Bernie Rosendahl, it was working to rescue and restore an important part of history in Marquette, Michigan. And the new film, Marqueetown tells of Bernie's quest and why it's so special. We talked with filmmakers Joe Beyer and Jordan Anderson on the hows and whys of Bernie's story became the...
Why? Epsiode 304- Corn Hole Champion Rosie Streker 10.06.2024 27:09
Rosie Streker is a force of nature. Going from a career as a teacher, Rosie is onto her next chapter in life- Corn Hole champion. (Three times, might we add.) In the middle of the season, Rosie took the time to talk with us about her career and offer a few tips for the next time you find yourself picking up a beanbag. For more information, you can follow Rosie on Facebook or you can follow her on...
Why? Episode 303- Children's Book Author Andrew Shaffer 03.06.2024 38:23
When we last talked with Andrew Shaffer, he was talking about his series of mysteries starring Joe Biden and Barack Obama. Now, Andrew's taking his twisted sort of genius to the next logical step- children's books. "The Secret Pet" (no spoilers, please) is a great gift for any child, or just to leave out on your coffee table and worry visitors. "The Secret Pet" is ava...
Why? Episode 302- The Forest County Bigfoot Festival 27.05.2024 27:37
What better reason to get a huge group of people together other than to celebrate and hunt Bigfoot? That's what they do every year in Forest County, Pennsylvania and the festival is bringing large numbers of people to this small town. Not interested in hunting? Don't worry, there's more than enough to keep you busy even if you aren't tracking the elusive creature. This year&apo...
Why? Episode 301- Jewelry Maker Kimberly Charron 20.05.2024 36:00
Our show is all about passions and, talking with Kim Charron, you instantly get a sense of her passion. Kim is a jewelry maker and she walks us through how she turned pro and all the work that goes into creating a unique, memorable and wearable work of art. And if that's not enough, we also talk about Billy Possum! Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about l...
Why? Episode 300- Cellos & Metallica 13.05.2024 30:57
Maybe you're closed minded and don't think cellos and the music of Metallica go together. Well, the folks who make up Apocalyptica, the all-cello quartet who first came to fame with their all-Metallica covers album are back at it with their newest release- a vol. 2 of Metallica songs. And this time they're even joined on one track by bassist Robert Trujillo. For more information and...
Why? Epsiode 299- Famous Last Words season two is coming! 06.05.2024 10:36
You think we're just lounging around in robes, enjoying the nice weather? Think again, buster. We're in the podcast salt mines, making content. In that spirit, we thought we'd give you a sneak preview of what we've been up to- making season 2 of our show Famous Last Words. Hope you enjoy it. (And there's soon to be more where that came from!)
Why? Episode 298- Celebrating Earth Day and "Think!" with Sheri Miller 29.04.2024 43:07
Yes, Earth Day was a week or so ago, but, really, shouldn't every day be Earth Day? (We're sure we've heard that somewhere before...) No matter what day it is, it's a good time to talk with music star and children's author Sheri Miller. Along with her mother, Linda Miller, Sheri wrote a book, called "Honoring Our Planet- Think!" which is out now. We talked about...
Why? Episode 297- The Gathering of the Kyles 22.04.2024 31:48
Are you named Kyle? Do you know someone named Kyle? The city of Kyle, Texas is holding their annual Gathering of the Kyles, where they will try to set the world record of the biggest gathering of people with the same name. How does one organize that many Kyles? What are the difficulties that come from that many Kyles in the same place? (And if you're not named Kyle, don't worry there&apo...
Why? Episode 296- Tornado Tours 15.04.2024 36:30
If you're looking for an unforgettable and unique way to see tornado, why not take a tour with Twisted Sky Tours? Traveling all around Tornado Alley, Ryan and Shanda will have you chasing storms like you're Helen Hunt. We talked with them about how the tours work, how close you'll get and how astounding your slideshow will be when you get home. For more information, you can check o...
Why? Episode 295- The World Naked Bike Ride in Milwaukee 08.04.2024 37:22
It’s become a yearly event that’s taking over- the World Naked Bike Ride. The Milwaukee, Wisconsin version of the ride is taking place June 22nd of this year. We spoke with John, the organizer of the event and the founder of We Bare All, a naturist community dedicated to holding events year round for people to enjoy while naked. For more information, you can check out their website , follow them o...
Why? Episode 294- Twister City Roller Derby 01.04.2024 42:42
Roller Derby is for everyone. And if that wasn't great enough, it's making a comeback. We sat down with Cheyenne Riggs aka Professor Flex (no word the source of her professional accreditation, but it sounds badass,) to talk about the sport, and, in particular, the Twister City Derby. For more information about the league, or to find out when the next game is, check out their website . La...
Why? Epsiode 293- The Ramoms 25.03.2024 34:16
Here's another fun episode from our sister show, Rock n Roll Grad School . Hey! Ho! Let’s Go! The Ramoms play punk rock music for punks of all ages. Their loving tributes to both their children and the Ramones are the type of things that make you wanna be sedated. (Or if you’re listening to the Ramoms, playdated.) For more information on the group, and to learn when they’re playing near you,...
Why? Episode 292- Escape Rooms 18.03.2024 28:53
It's the activity that will either bring friends closer together or it will most surely tear friends apart. Of course, we're talking about escape rooms. What are the rules? What can we learn about humanity from the activity? We talked with Michael from the Milwaukee location of the popular Escape the Room. For more information, you can check out the Milwaukee branch's Facebook page,...
Why? Episode 291- The Naturist Research Library 11.03.2024 39:50
The Naturist Research Library is exactly what you think it is- a library with a large catalogue, documenting the history and enjoyment of naturism. The library has one of the largest collections of such material in the world. We talked with Doug, one of the librarians about the history of the collection and, if you are allowed to be naked while researching the collection, do you need to wear those...
Why? Episode 290- Surf Rock with The Surfrajettes 04.03.2024 37:13
There's a new/old sound sweeping the world and that's surf music. And leading the charge are The Surfrajettes, an all-female band leaving audiences spellbound with their musical skills. We talked with Shermy, one of the band's guitarists as they prepared to hit the road for a long stretch, playing with bands like The Electric Six and The Reverend Horton Heat. For more information an...
Why? Episode 289- The Boot Tan Festival 26.02.2024 35:20
There is always a reason to celebrate women and women in sports. Enter the Boot Tan Fest, a yearly celebration where women have a mountain all to themselves. And to cap off the weekend's activities, there is a naked ski run for all to participate in. We talked with Jenny Verrochi , the founder of the festival about the joy and celebration contained in each and every year of Boot Tan. For more...
Why? Episode 288- Corgi Racing 19.02.2024 25:58
What better way to spend a day than watching your pet corgi race around with other dogs, having a great time? Thankfully, there's a few folks in southern California who feel the same way. What started as a day on the beach has turned into a twice-a-year gathering on the beach as well as two days of races at one of the most iconic horse racing venues in the country. We talked with Kelly, one o...
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