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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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27:53

Why? Episode 424- Dan the Funeral Man

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2026/09/28

Dan Madden, better known as Dan the Funeral Man, is working to make sure funerals and celebrations of life are as personalized as possible. Working to change the conversation, Dan has started Fashurns and is offering a new approach to saying goodbye. For more information, check out his website, or you can find him on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube where he's @DantheFuneralMan.

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Why? Episode 423- Rocky Horror's Barry Bostwick

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2026/09/21

How can you not love The Rocky Horror Picture Show? And, even though he's not everyone's favorite, how can you not at least have a soft spot in your heart for Barry Bostwick's Brad Majors? This October, Barry, Patricia Quinn ("Magenta" in the movie) and Nell Campbell (the one and only "Little Nell") are taking the film on the road and celebrating the movie live and in person. For more information and dates, check out the show's website.

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Why? Epsiode 422 The Wing Bowl Documentary

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2026/09/14

Wing Bowl was a Philadelphia staple- a food eating contest that would up being about so much more than just chicken wings. Thankfully there is a new documentary, No One Died: The Wing Bowl Story, to explain to the folks outside of the state just what a unique event it was. We sat down with Pat Taggart, the film's director for more the whole story. The film is now available to purchase or rent on Amazon, Youtube or AppleTV. For more information, check out the film's website.

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31:56

Why? Episode 421- Showgirl Bootcamp

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2026/09/07

Fulfilling a life-long dream? Looking for a fun event in Vegas? Either way, the Showgirl Bootcamp will give you the experience of what is required to be a Vegas showgirl. Taught by professionals, you'll learn how to walk, dress and, most importantly, hold your head up while wearing a headdress. For more information, or to book your own session, check out their website.

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24:07

Why? Epsiode 420 Imagineer Joe Lanzisero Pt 2

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2026/08/31

This week, more of our conversation with former Disney Imagineer Joe Lanzisero. We talk about Joe's role in a very important piece of Muppet history, hidden Mickeys and so much more. You can follow Joe on Instagram.

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Why? Epsiode 419 Imagineer Joe Lanzisero Pt 1

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2026/08/25

We sat down with Disney Imagineer Joe Lanzisero to talk about his career designing worlds at Disney and the process they followed to create worlds and experiences that guests will never forget. You can follow Joe on Instagram.

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31:20

Why? Episode 418- Sly and the Family Stone's Jerry...

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2026/08/17

This week we're sharing an episode of our other podcast, Rock n' Roll Grad School and a conversation we recently recorded with Sly and the Family Stone's Jerry Martini. Jerry has had a fascinating career. He helped put together Sly and the Family Stone. He's played with Prince. He's still touring with the Family Stone Band. For more information and tour dates, check out their website.

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35:53

Why? Episode 417- The Evel Knievel Experience

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2026/08/10

A one-of-a-kind legend like Evel Knievel deserves a one-of-a-kind museum. The Evel Knievel Experience is a look at the folk hero that was Evel Knievel, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. We talked with Mike Patterson, one of the heads of the museum who has been along for the ride since the beginning. For more information check out their website.

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Why? Episode 416- Bike Talk's Taylor Nichols

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2026/08/03

Taylor Nichols just finished biking from Los Angeles to Michigan to show that it is possible and that biking is a great way to travel. Taylor co-hosts that popular Bike Talk podcast dedicated to all things biking. The show can be heard across the country on public radio stations and can be found as a podcast as well. For more information, check out their website.

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30:22

Why? Episode 415- The Gremlins Museum Collection

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2026/07/27

Ian Grant has spent years collecting all elements of the Gremlins films and now he's sharing it with everyone. The Gremlins Museum Collection is, for now, an on-line repository of his collection of scripts, photos, props and, oh yeah, actual Gremlins. And if that wasn't enough, Ian's work and dedication has led to the discovery of the legendary almost 3 hour long cut of the original Gremlins. For more information and to see the collection for yourself, check out their website.

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Why? Episode 414- Behind the Screams at Spooky World

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2026/07/20

The Halloween craze has always been with us. But one man can be credited with blowing it up into what it is today. That man is David Bertolino and in his new book, "Behind the Screams at Spooky World," he explains how he built a haunted hayride into a must-see event in New England and then across the country. The book is available now, wherever you get your books.

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Why? Episode 413- The Unmaking of "Hudson Hawk"

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2026/07/13

It was the stumble heard around the world- Bruce Willis and his fun, goofy, mystery, action comedy that for decades became a punchline. Now, more and more people are standing up and proudly identifying themselves as "pro-Hawk." Film writer David Hughes has written the definitive guide to what went down behind the scenes in his new book "The Unmaking of Hudson Hawk." "The Unmaking of Hudson Hawk" is available right now from Plumeria Pictures.

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Why? Episode 412- Ben Franklin Impersonator Brian...

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2026/07/07

This week, we look back (and clean up from a multi-day power outage) and celebrate the 250th birthday for the US. 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 wit...

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Why? Episode 411- "Jaws" actor Jeffrey Voorhees

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2026/06/29

Jeffrey Voorhees is best known for going swimming off of Amity and not coming back. He played Alex Kintner, one of the earliest victims of the shark terrorizing Chief Brody and the rest of the island. For more information and to get your official Kintner merch, check out his website.

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Why? Episode 410- Sly and the Family Stone's Jerry...

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2026/06/22

Jerry Martini has had a fascinating career. He helped put together Sly and the Family Stone. He's played with Prince. He's still touring with the Family Stone Band. For more information and tour dates, check out their website.

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Why? Episode 409- Actress Lauren-Marie Taylor

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2026/06/15

Not too many actors can say they've appeared on screen with John Belushi and Jason Vorhees, and also in over 3,000 episodes of a soap opera. But Lauren-Marie Taylor has done just that. For more information and to find out where she's be appearing next, check out her website.

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Why? Episode 408- Singer, writer Miist

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2026/06/08

Miist found music as part of her journey to find happiness. Now, taking what she learned along the way, she is helping others with a new book, her podcast and her music. For more information, check out her website.

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Why? Episode 407- Author Nikki Mammano on "Breaking...

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2026/06/01

Nikki Mammano's memoir, "Breaking Good," is a harrowing if not eventually uplifting story, telling the story of how a drug dealer in Hawaii became one of the biggest dealers in the state and then how she was able to rebuild a sustainable and positive life when it all came crashing down. For more information, check out her website.

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Why? Episode 406- Dearly Departed Tours

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2026/05/25

For decades Scott Michaels has been leading people around Los Angeles to see some of the death sites of the famous and infamous. And now he's taken the tour on-line and is sharing items in his collection (Jayne Mansfield's car, Don Rickles' fan, etc.) and so much more on YouTube. For more information, check out Scott's website or on YouTube.

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Why? Episode 405- Author Mark Mustian

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2026/05/18

Mark Mustian likes to explore fascinating worlds and then write about them. And his most recent book, Boy With Wings, is a great example of Mark's work. You can pick up a copy wherever you get your books. For more information, check out his website.

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