Why? The Podcast
Heidi Hedquist/ Luke PolingNaked 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 gue... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 412 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Comedy InterviewsLeisureComedy | |||
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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.
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 ne... more
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.
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... more
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Funny and informative…!! Check it out I highly recommend!!
Apple Podcasts5AnneMRldUnited States6 years ago - Electric Conversation!
Odd Eccentric Interesting and the bizarre! Bravo!
Apple Podcasts5Breezy 21United States6 years ago - Truly Unique
Love the show and the subject matter. Great podcast!
Apple Podcasts5MJC ReviewsUnited States6 years ago - Great Podcast
Luke and Heidi are naturals, who do an incredible job each episode!
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A witty, wide-ranging interview show that pursues unusual life stories with humor, curiosity, and thoughtful insight. Episodes span glamorous and offbeat worlds—from adult entertainment hosting and game-show nostalgia to niche sports, skincare entrepreneurship, puppetry legacies, and avant-garde art—always centering on what makes each guest's path distinctive. The show blends candid personal moments, behind-the-scenes craft, and cultural observations, making it engaging for listeners who enjoy curiosity-driven conversations, entertaining anecdotes, and learning how varied careers and passions unfold in unexpected ways. A notable hallmark is the mix of high-profile, quirky guests with accessible, human storytelling, often balancing humor wit... more
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1. Lauren-Marie Taylor
2. Nikki Mammano
3. Mark Mustian
4. Jeffrey McHale
5. Naomi Noel
6. Martin Popoff
7. Courtney Boyer
8. Abigaiil Morris
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