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Why? Episode 226- Learning about Wine with Keith Wallace Dec 12, 2022

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Is wine really that complicated? Do most people who talk about it sound really pretentious? Is there any way that a person can learn how to taste and talk about wine and maybe even become a sommelier?
The answer to all of these questions is 'yes.' Well, if you're talking with Keith Wallace and attending a class at the Wine School of Philadelphia. Keith guided us through the world of wine, without pretension, explaining in clear and easy terms, how we can all become experts on wine.
For more information about the Wine School of Philadelphia, to sign up for a course, or to get a gift certificate for the holiday season, check out the school's website, or follow them on Facebook.

Why? Episode 225- Mark & Brian's Mark Thompson Dec 05, 2022

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Mark Thompson, with his radio partner Brian Phelps, were responsible for some of the most memorable radio in the 1990s and 2000s. As hosts of "The Mark and Brian Show," they ruled LA radio for almost a decade before being syndicated across the country.
Now Mark is recounting his adventures in his memoir, Don't Bump the Record, Kid, available December 6th. We talked with Mark about throwing Christmas trees, showering with political candidates and why he wrote the book now. To get your copy, check out Mark's website.
Plus, we talk about Thanksgiving, whore wagons and what exactly Calvin is peeing on on all those truck stickers.

Why? Episode 224- Visiting Chicken, Alaska with Susan Wiren Nov 28, 2022

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Chicken, Alaska is off the beaten path, but they'd love it if you visited. However, a few things to keep in mind.
Chicken doesn't have electricity. They do, however, have a post office and a liquor store. (Yes, it's called Chicken Liquors, and the fact that the t-shirts didn't fly off the shelves confuses us as well.) We talked with Susan Wiren, who lived in Chicken for 8 years, about the unique challenges posed by living in Chicken, how the town got it's name and how she ended up there in the first place.
For more information, and for Chicken-themed gifts, you can check out the town's website.

Why? Episode 223- Sex Educator and Top Freedom Advocate Dorothy Stover Nov 21, 2022

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Last week we were talking about chicken, this week we're talking about breasts. Or at least showing them. We talked with sex educator and top freedom advocate Dorothy Stover.
You may know of Dorothy from her introduction of a bill making it okay for anyone to go topless on Nantucket beaches. But Dorothy is on a mission to make it easier for people to talk about sex and helping people understand how to improve their sex lives. From her on-line classes to her podcast, Nantucket After Dark, Dorothy is doing a lot to spread the word.
For more information, to sign up for a class, or to hear the podcast, check out Dorothy's website, or follow her on Facebook.

Why? Episode 222- The Famous Chicken Nov 14, 2022

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He's hobnobbed with presidents, he has his own baseball card, he's been named "one of the most powerful 100 people in sports of the 20th century." He is Ted Giannoulas, better known to most as the Famous Chicken.
We talked with Ted about his humble beginnings as a radio promotion chicken to his ascendancy to world-wide fame and adoration and what he's learned along the way.
For more information, you can visit The Chicken's website, or you can check out his channel on YouTube.
Plus, Luke and Heidi discuss what makes a good cult and why that doesn't include sharing a refrigerator or sweating profusely.

Why? Episode 221- Vehicle Centric Defensive Tactics Nov 07, 2022

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In movies what happens when a CEO or a head of state is in their car and trapped by the bad guys? The person usually turns to the driver and says, "get me out of here."
But, how does someone learn how to do that? How do you learn to drive in a way that keeps your passenger and bystanders safe? Enter Vehicle Dynamics. They offer driving courses for security professionals, designed to help them get out of sticky situations. (They also offer courses for the general public too.)
We talked with Joe Autera, the president and CEO of Vehicle Dynamics, about how he applied his real-life security and military experience to make the company what it is today.
For more information, check out their website and sign up for a course- maybe we'll see you on the track!
Plus, Heidi's mom comes to visit and talk about marble.

Why? Episode 220- The Erotic Heritage Museum Oct 31, 2022

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As you no doubt remember, last week we discovered that museums are a great place to display and celebrate what makes something special.
The Erotic Heritage Museum in Las Vegas is another institution doing that; but they're presenting sex and the history of sex in a way that weaves together the story of humans and sexuality. (You might be better off taking Grandma to see Mama Mia.) But for the rest of us, it's a fascinating study of what makes us tick.
We talked with Dr Victoria Hartmann, the Executive Director of the museum, about what their goal is, but also what she has learned in a lifetime of studying human sexuality.
For more information and to plan your visit, check out the museum's website, or follow them on Facebook or Twitter.
Plus, it's Halloween, so we play some lame spooky sound effects while we talk about "Let's Go Brandon" themed gay pornography.

Why? Episode 219- The World Famous Gopher Hole Museum Oct 24, 2022

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This week we're headed to visit our neighbors to the north so we can appreciate and celebrate their culture.
We talked with Laurel Kurta from the World Famous Gopher Hole Museum, located in Torrington, Alberta. The museum is part of Laurel's family history, as well as the history of their small town. (And we already asked about getting gophers dressed like Luke and Heidi added to the museum.)
For more information, check out the Gopher Hole Museum's website.
Plus, we've got leaf peeping and sexy ghosts.

Why? Episode 218- Naked Yoga Oct 17, 2022

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We're all looking for some peace in a crazy world. Maybe naked yoga is just the thing. We talked with Doria, who has her own naked yoga studio in London and who also teaches on-line and around the world.
The conversation was a fascinating dive into spirit, outlook and acceptance. For more information, you can visit Doria's website to book a class (either on-line or in person) or to order her book about her journey to naked yoga.
Plus, we try to figure out why Supertramp is in our dreams and why sex toys don't make the best devices for cheating in competitions.

Why? Episode 217- Sha Na Na's Scott Simon Oct 10, 2022

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Sha Na Na have been everywhere- from the stage of Woodstock to the gym at Rydell High. We talked with Scott Simon, a long-time member of the group, who also wrote one of the most popular songs from the movie Grease, Sandy.
For more information, you can follow Sha Na Na on Facebook, or you can get information, merch and so much more on their website.

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