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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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.
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.
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
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.
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,
We say we"re not a political podcast. And we"re not. But, this time of year, let"s be honest, it"s something a lot of people are talking about. And for those in South Carolina who are interested in the candidates and the issues, they have a new podcast to help guide the way. Frogmore Stew with Grace Cowan talks with th