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Why? Episode 47- NHL Zamboni Driver Ali Murdock Oct 21, 2019

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Ali Murdock describes her job as 'living the dream.' And she is. Growing up wanting to work for the Tampa Bay Lightning, she now is the zamboni driver for the team she grew up loving.
What's the hardest part about driving a zamboni? Is it difficult? What other ice care is she responsible for? For more info on the Lightning, check out their website.

Why? Episode 46- Comic Book Writer Rob Feldman Oct 14, 2019

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Rob Feldman is the writer and creator of Cyko KO, a best-selling comic book series that has crossed over into a coloring book and an audio adventure. (You know, like the ones that have the bell when it's time to turn the page?)
We talk with Rob about creating a comic book for all ages, the feedback he gets from fans and his Ringo-nominated book.
For more info on Rob and Cyko, (and to pick up copies of the books) check out the Cyko KO website.

Why? Episode 45- The Gilligan's Island Fan Club with the President Oct 07, 2019

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The Gilligan's Island fan club has been keeping the torches lit for the Professor, the Millionaire, Lovey, Mary Anne, Ginger, the Skipper and, of course, Gilligan for decades. What is it about this show that has created such a rabid fan base?
We're joined by the fan club president to talk about the phenomenon that is Gilligan's Isle, what got him into the show and we listen to the first pass at the theme song, before it was changed to the one we all know and love.
For more information, check out the fan club's website, where you will learn a ton of interesting facts about the show, including the fate of the SS Minnow.

Why? Episode 44- Professional Rodeo Clown Josh "Porkchop" Garrick Sep 30, 2019

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Professional rodeo clown Josh “Porkchop” Garrick is living his best life. Dreaming of the career since he was 5, Porkchop followed his dream and is now a rodeo clown on the PBR Bull Riding Tour.

What does a rodeo clown do? How badly can you get hurt? What was his first rodeo like?

For more information on Porkchop, and to find out where he will be appearing next, check out his Facebook page for more information.

Why? Episode 43- Cozy mysteries with Elizabeth Craig Sep 23, 2019

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It may seem antithetical- a story about a gruesome crime where the details are deliberately kept fuzzy so that it doesn't upset the reader. It's also an incredibly popular genre in crime fiction.
This week we got to talk with Elizabeth S Craig, the best-selling author of the Myrtle Clover, Southern Quilting and Memphis Barbeque series. And if that isn't enough work for one person, Elizabeth has just launched her latest series, the Village Library Mysteries.
Elizabeth talked about how she got into writing, how much she writes every day (spoiler: it's an impressive amount), and how much of mystery writing is applicable to the old 'write what you know' adage.
You should check out Elizabeth's website, which includes her great blog about writing and links to all the different websites and bookstores where you can get her books. And on our YouTube page, check out a bonus clip, where we talk with Elizabeth about what she reads for fun and living a writing life.

Why? Episode 42- Erotic Disney stories with Blu Carson Sep 16, 2019

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There's been a lot of books written about Disney World, but nothing like Blu Carson's Dark Rides: Erotic Theme Park Adventures. Blu talked with us about the inspiration for the book, what she's learned from writing the book and when (if ever) Volume Two of her book will be coming out.
And, for more Blu, check out our YouTube page, where you can listen to an outtake from our interview where she talks about some of the reasons people didn't give the book five stars and how she wanted to answer those reviews.
To pick up a copy of Blu's book, you can order a signed copy from Bamboo Forest Publishing, or you can order a copy on Amazon or Audible.

Why? Episode 41- The Zombie Research Society Sep 09, 2019

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What are you going to do when the zombie apocalypse is upon us? Are you ready? Can you really ever be ready for an army of the undead? We spoke with Cameron Carlson from the Zombie Research Society, who helped us come up with a plan for the day the zombies rise up as one.
He gives us some tips on how to be ready, where you should go when it goes down and what we can hope to be when it happens.
For more information, check out the Zombie Research Society's website, or you can follow them on Twitter.

Why? Episode 40- The World Black Pudding Lobbing Competition Sep 02, 2019

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Black Pudding lobbing is no joke. It's been around since the War of the Roses. This yearly tradition continues on in Ramsbottom, where black puddings are lobbed at Yorkshire puddings on posts high above competitors.
Why do they do this? Well, in previous iterations, it was a continuation of an ongoing battle, but today it's to raise money for local families in need of a little assistance.
We talk with Jimmy Cunliffe, the current organizer of the event and Gillian, the social media person with the competition.

Why? Episode 39- Sculptor (and reluctant Executive Producer) John Sauve Aug 26, 2019

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In many ways, Why exists because of John Sauve. (Not that he'd want us to advertise this fact.) But John's real love is art and sculpture. We sat down with John to talk about his Man in the City project, showing his work on the Highline in New York and how you get the permits to float a giant orange man down the Chicago river. For more information on John's work and the Sauve Art Foundation, check out his page on Facebook.

Why? Episode 38- Las Vegas Doorman Jay Rankin Aug 19, 2019

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And you thought your job was exhausting...
Jay Rankin saw it all as a doorman at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Working the graveyard shift, Jay saw a side of Vegas they don't advertise in magazines, and he learned a lot about people by seeing them at their best and their worst. Jay's taken these experiences and written about them in his book Under the Neon Sky. It's a fascinating read and we're not just saying that because Jay was on our show.
For more information on Jay, check him out on Facebook, or to order a copy of the book, head over to Amazon.

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