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.
Why? The Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling
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418 episodes
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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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Recent Episodes
July 7, 2026
Why? Episode 412- Ben Franklin Impersonator Brian Patrick Mulligan
Host Tom Merritt interviews impersonator Brian Patrick Mulligan about bringing historical figures like Ben Franklin to life for audiences.
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Why? Episode 411- "Jaws" actor Jeffrey Voorhees
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Why? Episode 410- Sly and the Family Stone's Jerry Martini
Host Ben Jacobs interviews legendary saxophonist Jerry Martini about his groundbreaking career with Sly and the Family Stone and his enduring musical legacy.
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