In episode 16 of the Why Is That Podcast we discuss the likely origin of the folktale Hansel and Gretel along with why it is that so many similar fairy tales exist in the various European cultures. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-po...
Sep 23, 2018•27 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In episode 15 of the Why Is That Podcast we discuss why it is that firefighting has developed in the Volunteer Fire Departments of today. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Podcast Republic: http://www.podcast...
Sep 09, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In episode 14 of the Why Is That Podcast we discuss why it is that we use the pinky promise to seal our most sacred childhood vows. Introduction Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN72_SVbETA Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podca...
Aug 26, 2018•19 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In episode 13 of the Why Is That Podcast we discuss why it is that we use the middle finger as an obscene gesture. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/13...
Aug 12, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In episode 12 of the Why Is That Podcast we discuss why it is that the various countries of the world drive on the side of the road that they do. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitch...
Jul 29, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Episode 11 of the Why Is That Podcast arrives two days early in order to discuss perhaps the most popular superstition of all, Friday the Thirteenth. Why is it that Friday the Thirteenth is such a feared day? Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1354456347 RSS: https://rss.acast....
Jul 13, 2018•27 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Today, the 4th of July, is American Independence Day. In celebration the Why Is That Podcast is exploring why it is that America is called America. This explanation is a bit shorter than we usually have our episodes so we decided to make it the first of our Special Shorts series. This Special Shorts series does not have a specific release schedule and will be in addition to our usual episodes so be sure to subscribe using your favorite podcast app so you do not miss one! Audio: https://www.acast...
Jul 04, 2018•5 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Today, July 1st, is Canada Day. In celebration of the holiday the Why Is That Podcast is exploring the history of Canada to discover why it is that Canada is called Canada. Also, how did Canada become independent? Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcas...
Jul 01, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 10
On June 14, 1777 the Second Continental Congress of the United States of America adopted the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the nation. In this episode of the Why Is That Podcast we will discuss why it is that flags hold such a unique status as a symbol of a nation. We will discuss some of the flags and symbols of ancient civilizations before exploring the history of the Danish flag to discover our answer. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsTh...
Jun 17, 2018•25 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In episode eight of the Why Is That Podcast we discuss birthdays. Why do we celebrate birthdays? Where does that tradition come from? We explore the birthday traditions of the Persians, Romans, Jews, Christians, Germans and early Americans. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https:/...
Jun 03, 2018•27 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In recognition of Victoria Day episode seven of the Why Is That Podcast discusses the United Kingdom. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-is-that-podcast/id1354456347?mt=2 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/aura-of-greatness/why-is-that...
May 20, 2018•23 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In episode six of the Why Is That Podcast we discuss the Pope. Specifically we discuss why the Pope is the Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, where that authority came from and how it came to be. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/why-i...
May 06, 2018•22 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In episode five of the Why Is That Podcast we discuss the political philosophy of the Separation of Powers and the history behind the United States Constitution. Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/au...
Apr 22, 2018•21 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In episode four of the Why Is That Podcast, Travis explains the origin of the phrase 'I don't give a damn.' Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Show website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 08, 2018•10 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In episode three of the Why Is That Podcast, Travis takes the popular satirical song Istanbul (Not Constantinople) way too seriously and finally answers the song's seminal question, why is Istanbul not Constantinople? https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 25, 2018•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Episode 2 of the Why Is That Podcast features an explanation about why we celebrate St. Patrick's Day and who St. Patrick was. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 11, 2018•14 min•Season 1Ep. 2
The first episode of the Why Is That Podcast is about the months of the year. How did January, February and the rest of the months get their names? Find out in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 26, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 1
An introduction to the new podcast, Why Is That Podcast hosted by Travis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2018•4 min
