Why Do You Know That?

About Why Do You Know That?

The podcast that asks why YOU know SO MUCH about a VERY specific topic. Comedians Nadia Osman and Steve Szlaga invite guests to talk about a singular, limited point of interest they know more about than anyone (but that Nadia and Steve usually know next to nothing about). Topics range from pop culture, history, science, politics, and art, to anything and everything niche, kitsch, camp, weird, wild, wondrous, and beyond. Come join the party!

Publisher

Why Do You Know That?

Category

comedy · comedy

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

5 Jun 2019

Latest episode

27 Oct 2021

Latest episodes

10 of 100 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   27 Oct 2021TRANSCRIPT

   The Horrors of Conservative Talk Radio with Jake Goldman

   On our last Why BOO You Know That? of the year, Nadia and Steve talk with writer and producer Jake Goldman (@TheDragoEffect) about a societal and political horror that has gripped the nation for decades: conservative talk radiooooo! How did Rush Limbaugh exacerbate conservative political ideology via showmanship? What terrifying ideas have been assimilated by the unsuspecting public How do we stop these monsters? Why does Steve have so many Christmas hams?! Let's do this again some time!

2. 

   20 Oct 2021TRANSCRIPT

   Stephen King's IT Miniseries with Alyssa Sabo

   Hiya, Georgie! We continue our Why BOO! You Know That series with podcaster, comedian, and beloved Tik Tok star Alyssa Sabo (@alyssa_sabo) about the 1990 horror TV miniseries, Stephen King's IT. How does the 90s version differ from the recent films? Why is Tim Curry always the best, even as the evil Pennywise with a Bronx accent? What's it like growing up with an actual clown, and then becoming a clown yourself for children's birthday parties? Orgies? CHUD? Beep beep, Richie! Let's do this again some time!

3. 

   13 Oct 2021TRANSCRIPT

   Halloweentown with Rachel Chapman

   We continue our Why BOO! You Know That series with podcaster and comedian Rachel Chapman (@@LadyTomHanks) about the 1998 Disney Channel Original Movie Halloweentown. Why is this kids film about witches so beloved that there is an annual celebration of it in St. Helens, Oregon? How did Debbie Reynolds get to be the first Agatha all along? What's the deal with the skeleton cab driver? Is Halloweentown actually an allegory for American politics? Let's do this again some time!

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The Horrors of Conservative Talk Radio with Jake Goldman

Published 27 Oct 2021 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I'm a very, very big fan of Doctor Who, right? And Russell T Davies, who is the former showrunner, soon to be future showrunner of Doctor Who, was doing things in 2005 and 2006 that were so incredibly progressive in their representation in sci-fi that we would be impressed if he did it now. […]

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