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Why? Episode 416- Bike Talk's Taylor Nichols Aug 03, 2026

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Taylor Nichols just finished biking from Los Angeles to Michigan to show that it is possible and that biking is a great way to travel. Taylor co-hosts that popular Bike Talk podcast dedicated to all things biking. The show can be heard across the country on public radio stations and can be found as a podcast as well. For more information, check out their website.

Why? Episode 415- The Gremlins Museum Collection Jul 27, 2026

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Ian Grant has spent years collecting all elements of the Gremlins films and now he's sharing it with everyone. The Gremlins Museum Collection is, for now, an on-line repository of his collection of scripts, photos, props and, oh yeah, actual Gremlins.

And if that wasn't enough, Ian's work and dedication has led to the discovery of the legendary almost 3 hour long cut of the original Gremlins.

For more information and to see the collection for yourself, check out their website.

Why? Episode 414- Behind the Screams at Spooky World Jul 20, 2026

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The 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.

Why? Episode 413- The Unmaking of "Hudson Hawk" Jul 13, 2026

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It 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.

Why? Episode 412- Ben Franklin Impersonator Brian Patrick Mulligan Jul 07, 2026

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This 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.

Why? Episode 411- "Jaws" actor Jeffrey Voorhees Jun 29, 2026

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Jeffrey 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.

Why? Episode 410- Sly and the Family Stone's Jerry Martini Jun 22, 2026

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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.

Why? Episode 409- Actress Lauren-Marie Taylor Jun 15, 2026

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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 next, check out her website.

Why? Episode 408- Singer, writer Miist Jun 08, 2026

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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.

Why? Episode 407- Author Nikki Mammano on "Breaking Good" Jun 01, 2026

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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 life when it all came crashing down.

For more information, check out her website.

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