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Why? Episode 216- Arctic Bath Oct 03, 2022

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Look, you've already been back in the swing of things for a whole month- you deserve some time off. And what better place to escape to than Sweden? We talked with Peter from the Arctic Bath, a hotel and spa located on the Lule river.
Peter's walking tour answered all our questions and made us long to sit in a hot tub and watch the northern lights twinkle above us.
For more information, you can check out their website. You can also follow them on Twitter and Instagram. And if you want to see the tour Peter gave us, check out our website.
Also in this episode we celebrate fighting writers and lizards in sweaters.

Why? Episode 215- Living Dead Tours with Lawrence DeVincentz Sep 26, 2022

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It's the time of year when thoughts turn to ghouls and goblins. And, of course, zombies. In western Pennsylvania, they're well acquainted with zombies, being the filming location for so many of George A Romero's horror masterpieces.
We talked with Lawrence DeVincentz, who, as part of the annual Living Dead Weekend, offers tours of many of the filming locations. At the celebrations in Evans City, PA this October, you can meet many of the cast members of classic horror films and, thanks to Larry's crack research and dedication, see many of the filming locations for the classic Night of the Living Dead.
For more information, check out the Living Dead Weekend website.

Why? Episode 214- Actress & Author Dinah Manoff Sep 19, 2022

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This week's guest was a blast to talk with. Dinah Manoff has been involved with three incredibly popular films & franchises. (That'd be Grease, the Chucky films and The Golden Girls.) Your move, Harrison Ford.
Now Dinah has written her first novel, loosely based on some of her adventures in filmmaking. The Real True Hollywood Story of Jackie Gold is available wherever you get your books. For more information, or to order a copy, check out Dinah's website. You can also follow her for updates on her Facebook page.
Plus, how comfortable is riding naked on a horse and, do we even want to think about what Prince Andrew does all day?

Why? Episode 213- Flat Earth Dave Sep 12, 2022

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Flat Earth David didn't always think the earth was flat. But once he had his awakening, he wanted to spread the word. He has a podcast, an app, and a viewpoint that, regardless of whether you agree with him, is impassioned.
We talked with Dave about all of this, plus maybe he finally got us a listener in Antarctica?
For more information and to check out his podcast or app, check out his website. You can also follow him on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Why? Episode 212- Songwriters Daw & Edmondson Sep 05, 2022

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You may not know the names of songwriters Charity Daw and Josh Edmonson, but you definitely know their music. Their music has over a billion streams and they've worked with artists like the Beach Boys' Mike Love, Ringo Starr and Dove Cameron. Wait... Dove Cameron? Yup, they wrote songs for the uber popular Disney movie The Descendants. Need we say anything else?
Plus, Heidi's mom extends an invitation and we're all booking our flights on Southwest from now on.

Why? Episode 211- Soap Making with Iron Lion Soap Aug 29, 2022

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For most of us, taking a shower and washing with soap is just another thing to do every day. However, Iron Lion Soap is trying to change that- with an array of soaps designed to make washing something to enjoy and savor.
We talked with Avi Rubin from Iron Lion Soap about the company's humble beginnings to their unique approach to creating some truly wonderful soaps.
For more information and to order your own soap (or even set up a soap subscription), check out Iron Lion's website, or you can follow them on Facebook or Twitter.

Why? Episode 210- David Bowie at 75 with Martin Popoff Aug 22, 2022

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This year would have been David Bowie's 75th birthday. Famed rock writer Martin Popoff has put together a wonderful present for us all- Bowie @ 75 is his new book, a look at the many phases of Bowie's multifaceted career.
David Bowie @ 75 is available wherever you get your books on September 6th. For more information on Martin, to listen to his podcast, or to get copies of his many other books, check out his website.

Why? Episode 209- Sword Swallower Cyrus Pynn Aug 15, 2022

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Cyrus Pynn learned how to swallow swords the hard way- he just did it. And that was just the beginning of our fascinating conversation. We learned all about the hard knocks of sword swallowing and why neither Luke or Heidi should ever be allowed to try this dangerous trick.
You can see Cyrus in action across the country. For more information, you can check out his website, or follow him on Facebook and Instagram.
And if that isn't enough, we talked for a while (some might say too long,) about Tommy Lee's method of mayhem, if you know what we mean, and we think you do.

Why? Episode 208- Human Cannonball David "The Bullet" Smith Aug 08, 2022

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David "The Bullet" Smith might've been born into the human cannonball game, but that doesn't mean it was an easy transition to getting inside the cannon. David holds 6 Guinness world records and appeared on America's Got Talent, showcasing his amazing skills.
For more information, or to book David for an appearance, you can check out his website, or you can follow him on Facebook.

Why? Episode 207- Roadie Tana Douglas Aug 01, 2022

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Roadies are the lifeblood of any music tour; the folks who are charged with making sure the lights are hung, the instruments are tuned and the stage is set for our favorite artists to perform. Tana Douglas has spent a lifetime in music, cutting her teeth with her fellow Australians like AC/DC and INXS.
Tana's memoir, Loud, is available wherever you get books. You can also get it on her website. For more information you can also follow her on Facebook.
Plus, we pay tribute to a pirate legend on a very special 10th anniversary.

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