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Why? Episode 136- Actress Liz Priestley Apr 05, 2021

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If you had to choose your screen debut, you could do worse than playing the significant other of Idris Elba. And, Liz Priestley was just that fortunate. Liz co-stars in Concrete Cowboy, the most recent film from Netflix. It tells the story of a boy who meets up with the Fletcher Street Riding Club in Philadelphia and who rediscovers his father on horseback.
We talked with Liz about the new film, the difference in preparing for a stage performance vs film and whether she offered to act alongside her co-star should he ever get the job portraying a certain British secret agent who is also known as a prime number.

Why? Episode 135- Dog Bark Park Mar 29, 2021

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This week, pull out your best canine puns because we're talking with the creators and owners of the popular Dog Bark Park B&B.

You've seen it on countless roadside attraction shows, and celebrations of the unique and memorable buildings, but this week, we get under the collar and talk with Frances Conklin, co-owner of the popular B&B.

And if sleeping inside a dog wasn't enough. Frances and her husband are artists and in the gift shop located right next to Big Willy (that's the name of the 12 ft Beagle you can sleep inside, you can get all sorts of creative dog art, including art made by chainsaw.
For more information check out their website.

Why? Episode 134- Puppet Engineer Randy Erskine Mar 22, 2021

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How do puppets do all those things that make them look so alive? That's the work of this week's guest- puppet engineer Randy Erskine. Randy works for Selberg Studios helping build hand-crafted puppets that have been used by puppeteers around the world. (You also might have seen their work in the movies Best in Show and Goosebumps.)
For more information on Randy and his impressive work, check out the Selberg Studios website.

Why? Episode 133- Actress Kimie Muroya Mar 15, 2021

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If the phrase 'coming-of-age-movie' makes your skin crawl, just wait until you see Antarctica. It's a unique and wonderfully written and produced film. This week we talked with actress Kimie Muroya, who stars in the film along with Chloe Levine.
If Monday's Oscar nominations has you thinking good movies need to be pretentious and long and boring, check this one out- it's a fun one.

Why? Episode 132- Actor Ted Lange Mar 08, 2021

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Would it shock you if we said that our conversation with Ted Lange was exciting and new? Because it was. Ted was wonderful, telling us all about his career, his time on The Love Boat and how his career has only grown and expanded since the show ended.
Heidi told Ted about her celebrating his birthday every year and he wasn't the least bit scared. Needless to say, we are fans of Ted and his work. Come aboard, we've been expecting you.

Rock n Roll Grad School Starts Next Week! Mar 05, 2021

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Hello there ladies and gentlemen! Hello there ladies and gents- are you ready to rock?
Starting March 10th, we're launching a brand new podcast all about music.
It's called Rock n Roll Grad School and will feature interviews with singers, songwriters, DJs, producers, scholars and the occasional roadie. We're releasing a bunch of episodes as an opening act, and we can't wait for you to hear who we got.
Subscribe to the show now so you don't miss an episode. We're on iTunes, Spotify and wherever you subscribed to Why? And follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Why? will still continue, with all sorts of unique conversations and we're are excited for our next episode. It's both exciting AND new.
Rock on!

Why? Episode 131- Video Game Voice & Podcast Host Andrew Morrison Mar 01, 2021

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This week we get to talk with another podcaster and learn about his show and his work.
Andrew Morrison is a voice over actor and has provided voices for all sorts of characters and projects. He also hosts The Voice Over Coffee Shop, a new podcast dedicated to learning more about the voice over world and encouraging each other in finding their path.
For more information, you can check out the podcast's website.

Why? Episode 130- Eating Bugs with Massimo Reverberi Feb 22, 2021

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Let's face it, we're going to have to change the way we eat. And we're not talking about the sleeve of Oreos you ate while standing over the sink last night. (Or was that just us?)

With the population of the earth growing, we are now turning to new ways to get the protein our bodies need. We talked with Massimo Reverberi from Bugsolutely about the future of food. Bugsolutely is making pasta out of crickets as well as exploring all the other ways people can create delicious food out of bugs. For more information on Bugsolutely, check out their website.

Why? Episode 129- Musician Damon Johnson Feb 18, 2021

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Damon Johnson grew up loving Thin Lizzy, so it was a dream come true when he was offered a spot in the band. And if that wasn't enough, Damon has also played with folks like Sammy Hagar, Faith Hill, Alice Cooper AND he was a member of the popular band Brother Cane.
Damon has a brand new record out, with his new band, The Get Ready. Battle Lessons is an album designed to be played loud. We recommend doing just that. Check out our interview with Damon and then get your copy of Battle Lessons!
For more information, check out Damon's website.

Why? Episode 128- Writer Bruce Vilanch Feb 15, 2021

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Bruce Vilanch is a comedy legend.

He's an awards show writing EGOT (having written for the Emmys, Grammys, Oscars AND Tonys), and also written for Better Midler, Donnie & Marie and Chewbacca. (Oh, did you miss episode 120 where we talked about the Star Wars Holiday Special with Bruce?) He's also well known for his appearances on Hollywood Squares. ("Bruce Vilanch for the block!")

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