Why? The Podcast

It's hard to summarize  our conversation with Samantha Rogers. Is it too much to say, just listen to it? We touch on a lot of things about the fight and acceptance of transgender equality. Samantha also talks about her work with TGDetroit, a group that holds gatherings for the transgender community in the Detroit area. You can find more information about them at their website . But, otherwise...

All the Go Topless movement is asking for is equality. And on Saturday, August 26th, the group will be celebrating International Go Topless Day. How do you join in? Simple. Just talk off your top. We talked with Nadine Gary, president of the  Go Topless movement. For more information, check out the group's website , or follow them on Facebook or on Instagram. Laugh Love Law Real conversations...

The phrase on their logo says it all- 'Everybody's happy on the inside.' We talked with Jay Bliznick about his origin story, how he learned how to make gelato and what sort of sights and sounds greet every customer upon entering the shop. For more information, you can check out Sideshow Gelato's website , or follow them on Facebook or Instagram . And for information about the s...

This week we're running a conversation that we had on our sister show that's good enough to talk about on Why? (Plus, if you're looking for something to read on vacation...) His songs have been popular with generations of listeners. Now, for the first time, Felix Cavaliere tells the fascinating story of his life, both on and off the road with folks like Jimi Hendrix, Steve Cropper a...

What is practice? How do you define it? Why do you do it? And how do you do it even though you may not want to? John Vorhaus has a fascinating take on the art of practice with his new book The Book of Practice . For more information and to order a copy of the book, check out John's website . Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and... Listen o...

What can we say about the great DJ Lance Rock? From his work on Yo! Gabba Gabba! To his work behind the turntables, Lance is wonderful. And we had a great conversation with him. For more information, check out DJ Lance's website , or follow him on Instagram . Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact. A podcast about life, law and... Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

This week we offer an episode from our sister show, Rock n Roll Grad School . And if that isn't enough, we're giving away copies of the book! Listen to the episode for more information! The early 1970s was an incredibly difficult time for one of the most popular bands of the decade. With two long time members having died within almost a year of each other, The Allman Brothers Band regrou...

As people take to the travel this holiday week, we also need to remember the rougher parts of traveling. Thankfully Steve Silberberg has been collecting bags for years and, believe it or not, each bag tells a fascinating story. For more information, or to see if you recognize any bags, check out the virtual Air Sickness Bag Museum . Plus, what cover songs should a band from Australia play? And do...

It's the trivia game America loves! This week we talk with Daniel and Rachel and we get down to the bare facts about this popular new podcast. Plus, we subject them to a trivia game of our own. Will they guess the right answers? Will they end up naked? Does it even matter because podcasting is an aural medium? You have to listen to find out! For more information, check out their website , fol...

Saunas are a popular part of many cultures, but in Estonia, 2023 is the year of the sauna. They're celebrating all the different kinds of saunas, and highlighting this important part of Estonian life. We talked with Elin Priks from the Estonian Tourism Board so we could get all the first-hand details and grab our towels. For more information, check out the website they've dedicated to th...

Let’s be honest, we all need Hangover Helpers. The Perth, Australia-based company will come to your house the morning after a part and CLEAN EVERYTHING UP. They take away the trash. They wash the dishes. They get rid of all the cheese that got left out overnight. We talked with Anya from Hangover Helpers about the wonderful work this company is doing. For more information, check out Hangover Helpe...

If there's anything that can bring the world together, it's got to be the mullet. The hairstyle that never goes out of style (or never goes in style) is back and being judged. We talked with Kevin Begola, the founder of the Mullet Championship to discuss the history of the championship, the children's competition and so much more. For more information, check out the Mullet Champ web...

By day, Austin Richards is an engineer and scientist, but by night, he's Dr Megavolt, blowing the minds of audiences everywhere by showing them the magic of science. We talked with Dr Megavolt about his early days and his complete lack of fear in building a Tesla coil, something which makes both Luke and Heidi quake in worry. We then move onto some of his most amazing performances, including...

Naturism is simply taking off your clothes. British Naturism is a group dedicated to spreading the joys of doing things naked. Swimming? Dancing? Axe throwing? Sure! And you can do all that (and so much more) at the groups annual Nudefest, happening this summer. We talked with Andrew Welch from British Naturism about the joys of being naked and all the things the group is doing to share the joy of...

Contained within the promise of every spring is baseball. And the national past time just isn't the same without organ music pumping up the crowd. We talked with Matthew Kaminski, the organist for the Atlanta Braves about his time behind the keys, and all the other sports and activities that keep him busy in the off season and when the team's out of town. And if that isn't enough, M...

One of the most popular languages in all of the galaxy is Klingon. But, where do you go to learn Klingon, let alone speak and read it? We talked with qurgh lungqIj (AKA Chris) from the Klingon Language Institute, a group dedicated to promoting and deepening the appreciation of one of the most beautiful languages in the galaxy. For more information, check out the Klingon Language Institute's w...

How can you receive guidance from the spirits and angels around you? One way is through Michigan mediums Connie and Laura. The two have teamed up to offer readings and sessions and now, Spirit School. With Connie and Laura as your guide, you'll learn how to tap into all the things going on in the spirit world around you. For more information, you can find Connie at her website , Laura at her...

Jeff Holmin started in taxidermy right out of high school and he hasn't looked back. He doesn't need to because he's one of the busiest out there. Jeff has won first place in both the state and the world taxidermy competition. We talked with Jeff about the early days and what exactly you need to stuff an animal and why the term 'stuff' isn't even correct anymore. For...

We last spoke with Donna J Drucker about her book on the history of contraception and now her new book tackles the history of fertility and it is equally fascinating.  We get into the details of the history of conception (and the history of trying to improve conception) and so much more. For more information, you can follow Dr Drucker on Twitter. Meanwhile, Heidi is left trying to figure out what...

Let's be honest- most museums don't cut the... well, you get the joke. And the 1986 Red Sox team is the origin story for Barry Levinson, the founder of the National Mustard Museum. Boasting literally thousands of mustards, exhibits showing how mustard is made and loads of ephemera, the museum also boasts it's own Mustard University. (It's called Poupon U.) For more information...

How does one describe the music of Muzzins? They describe themselves as a 'psychedelic party band,' which is as good as an explanation as any. What we love about Muzzins is their outlook on the life, the role of art for all of us and the joys of collaboration. This Saturday (April 8th) they're playing at The Paradise in Boston and the following Thursday they're releasing a new...

Tammy Glover has successful careers in multiple fields, so, it's not surprising she decided to tackle the musical genre. But, Tammy approached it differently, finding a way to put a new twist on the Peter Pan story with the show, "Wendy, My Darling." We talked with Tammy about writing the show, putting the show on the stage and the unique-for-reasons-we-still-dont-understand idea of...

Sure, sex toys are fun, but what if they were a little more... personal? That's where Clone-a-Willy comes in. As the in-home penis molding kit experts, you can make your own sex toy with your own two hands... and a few other parts too. And they don't just stop with the willy. There's Clone-a-Pussy kits and so much more. We talked with Victoria from the company about their fascinatin...

Everyone can be a champion. The key is finding the right thing that you excel at. Maybe it's toe wrestling? We talked with Ben "Toe-tal Destruction" Woodroffe, the reigning champion about his entry into the sport and his work to try to spread the word of the sport around the world. Plus, we get an insight into the lengths many go to to try to capture that elusive title. For more inf...

Orlando Wilson has the job that you've probably dreamed about doing- and, believe it or not, it's not all glamor. Orlando is a private investigator, helping people try to find solutions for some of the most difficult problems that you can think of. For more information on Orlando's services, to read his blog, or to order his books, check out his website, Truth Has Only Few Friends ....