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Hosted by Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling · EN
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? Episode 414- Behind the Screams at Spooky World
3d ago00:30:16Tap to summarizeThe 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.
Transcribe →Why? Episode 413- The Unmaking of "Hudson Hawk"
1w ago00:43:18Tap to summarizeIt 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.
Transcribe →Why? Episode 412- Ben Franklin Impersonator Brian Patrick Mulligan
2w ago00:36:20Tap to summarizeThis 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 with Brian about how he got into this line of work, some of his favorite quotes and what facts we've all been getting wrong about Franklin for decades.For more information, or to book Brian, visit his website.
Transcribe →Why? Episode 411- "Jaws" actor Jeffrey Voorhees
3w ago00:43:29Tap to summarizeJeffrey 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.
Transcribe →Why? Episode 410- Sly and the Family Stone's Jerry Martini
Jun 2200:31:20Tap to summarizeJerry 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.
Transcribe →Why? Episode 409- Actress Lauren-Marie Taylor
Jun 1500:33:01Tap to summarizeNot 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.
Transcribe →Why? Episode 408- Singer, writer Miist
Jun 800:31:15Tap to summarizeMiist 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.
Transcribe →Why? Episode 407- Author Nikki Mammano on "Breaking Good"
Jun 100:29:46Tap to summarizeNikki 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.
Transcribe →Why? Episode 406- Dearly Departed Tours
May 2500:39:56Tap to summarizeFor 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.
Transcribe →Why? Episode 405- Author Mark Mustian
May 1800:33:00Tap to summarizeMark 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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