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Why? Episode 356- Revolutionary Crawls and Events Jun 09, 2025

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What better way to learn about the early days of our country than with a drink in your hand? We talk with Marianne Rosato, creator and producer of the walks/crawls and Ben Franklin, who is one of the founding fathers you'll meet along the way.

For more information on events and to find out when the next one will be held, make sure to check out the website for Revolutionary Crawls and Events.

Why? Episode 355- Music Producer David Z Jun 02, 2025

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You may not know the name, but you know his sound. From his work as a member of Lipps, Inc, to producing with Prince to bands like Fine Young Cannibals and Big Head Todd and the Monsters, David Z has created a sound that, literally, everyone has danced to.

For more information on David and his fascinating career, check out his website.

Why? Episode 354- Furries May 26, 2025

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What is a furry? Who can be a furry? Are you a furry and you just don't know it? Flint and Camille from Anthro New England tell us all about the movement and why you may be a furry and not even know it.

Anthro New England is a yearly convention held in Boston, Massachusetts. Next year's convention is January 15th through the 18th. For more information, check out their website.

Why? Episode 353- I Know Catherine, the Log Lady May 19, 2025

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Catherine Coulson was an artist, in all senses of the word. Most people probably know her from her role as The Log Lady on David Lynch and Mark Frost's TV show, Twin Peaks. But that is just the beginning of Catherine's story.

I Know Catherine, the Log Lady, is a fascinating look at a fascinating character and a study of reaching the end of your life with grace and love. The film is now playing at theaters across the country. For more information about screening dates and locations and to pre-order a copy of the film, check out the film's website.

Why? Episode 352- Sex-O-Rama music May 12, 2025

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This week, we talk with one of the members of Sex-O-Rama. (What's his real name? What's his band name... we find out!) The group was originally formed to create fake porn music for folks to enjoy and, shockingly, things got out of hand and now they're onto volume 5.

Sex-O-Rama volume 5: Invaders from the Pleasure Planet is available wherever you get your music. For more information, check out their website.

Why? Episode 351- The Antique Vibrator Museum May 05, 2025

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They say those who don't learn the past are doomed to repeat it. What does that have to do with our guest? We're not really sure. Dr. Carol Queen, phd is the curator of the Antique Vibrator Museum, located inside the Good Vibrations store in San Francisco. (Other branches of the chain have some items on display too.) What is the history of the vibrator? Did it seriously involve steam power? Where do things go from here? Dr Queen has all the answers.

To plan your visit to the Antique Vibrator Museum, check out their website.

Why? Episode 350- Underseas Exploration and Living Apr 28, 2025

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Ian Koblick has made a living exploring underwater and learning about how man can live there. From his building of habitats for NASA to turning one habitat into an undersea hotel, Ian has devoted his life to sharing his love of the ocean with everyone.

For more information about Ian's work, you can check out the Marine Resources Development Foundation's website. And to learn more about Jules' Undersea Lodge and to book your stay, check out their website.

Why? Episode 349- The History of Nudist Films Apr 21, 2025

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Exploitation films are always a fascinating study. And some of the most fascinating movies are nudist film. Mark Storey has writing a fascinating history of the naturist film in the book, Cinema au Naturel.

Cinema au Naturel is available right now wherever you get your books.

Why? Episode 348- The Buckland Museum of Witchcraft Apr 14, 2025

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Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft offers visitors a fascinating into the world of witchcraft and the history of the practice. Staffed and run by well educated folks, the museum offers both practitioners and non-practitioners a look into the history through objects and artifacts.

We sat down with museum director Steven Intermill to learn more about the museum.

For more information, you can find the museum online.

Why? Episode 347- Grant Philipo from the Las Vegas Showgirl Museum Pt 2 Apr 07, 2025

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As promised, here is part two of our fascinating conversation with Grant Philipo, the founder of the Las Vegas Showgirl Museum. How fascinating? There was so much of it, we had to split it up into two episodes. Though, when you hear Grant's story, you will be aching to see his incredible work on display at the museum.

For more information on the museum and to schedule your visit, check out their website.

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