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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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Why? Epsiode 337- Dog Sledding

Why? The Podcast ·

2025/01/27

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 Sledding Experience website or follow them on Instagram.

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Why? Episode 336- The Unique History of Baseball...

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2025/01/20

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,) check out their website.Plus, has AI come for our jobs?

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Why? Episode 335- Tribute: Saturday Morning Cartoons'...

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2025/01/13

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."

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Why? Episode 334- New Year, Same Us

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2025/01/06

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.

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Why? Episode 333- Redd Kross

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2024/12/30

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 McDonald was just 11 years old. Along with his big brother Jeff, Redd Kross has been carving their own uniqu...

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Why? Episode 332- Christmas

Why? The Podcast ·

2024/12/23

It's our annual Christmas celebration, where we exchange gifts, complain and play music you probably haven't heard in a while. Enjoy!

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Why? Episode 331- Naked Wanderings with Nick and Lins

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2024/12/16

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.

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Why? Episode 330- Movie Madness in Portland, OR

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2024/12/09

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.

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Why? Epsiode 329- Naked at the Museum

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2024/12/02

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.

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Why? Episode 328- The CDC Museum

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2024/11/25

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 plan your visit, check out the museum's website.

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Why? Episode 327- Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson

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2024/11/18

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 more information on Circus Vargas and to see Johnathan in person, check out their website.

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Why? Episode 326- Theme Park Entertainment

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2024/11/11

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.

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Why? Episode 325- The 501 Definitive Records of the '90s

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2024/11/04

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.

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Why? Episode 323- Matthew Sweet

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2024/10/28

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 have a few bucks, please kick in to help him on the road to recovery.

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Why Episode 323- Instagram Goalie Coho Connie

Why? The Podcast ·

2024/10/21

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 where Connie shows off her brand new helmet.

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Why? Episode 322- Actor/Filmmaker Mark Finnell

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2024/10/14

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.

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Why? Episode 321- DJ Lance Rock

Why? The Podcast ·

2024/10/07

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.

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Why? Episode 320- Author Pete Thron

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2024/09/30

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.

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Why? Episode 319- The Art of Gary Grimshaw

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2024/09/23

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.

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Why? Episode 318- Author Ross Warner on Cheap Trick

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2024/09/16

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: Cheap Trick from the bars to the Budokan and Beyond is available right now from Backbeat books.

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