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 Faceboo...
Aug 19, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 38
You've heard the legend of the Loch Ness monster. But if you want some facts, you need to check out Gary Campbell's website. Gary's archived every single sighting of Nessie, starting in 546 AD up to today. We talk about the very first Nessie sighting and when the legend really took off. What could be living in the dark waters? What will Gary do if the truth is ever discovered? And that's not all. If you have any questions about the history of the monster, or the history of the Loch, Gary's your ...
Aug 12, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Shellie Blum was the first female freestyle waterski ramp jumper in the world. Yet, shortly after this incredible feat, she broke her neck attempting a record setting jump. We talked with Shellie about her incredible story, about how she got into the sport, and how she came back from such a terrible injury. Shellie has written and shared her story in the book, Waterski Girl Wonder , which is available on Amazon . For more information, check out Shellie's website . And to hear Shellie break down ...
Aug 05, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 36
People! You wanted the best, we got the best. And it is a fun conversation. One of the best tribute bands out there is Mini Kiss. And if you don't believe us, would you believe the members of real Kiss? We talk with Mini Gene about the joys of rock stardom, what the fans are like, what Gene Simmons thinks of the band and, most importantly, whether it's possible to text Dr. Love now. This show was made for lovin' you. For more information on the band, check out their website . And, check out our ...
Jul 29, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Todd Turfe used to wrestle professionally. And while that might be cool, nothing is as cool as walking into a hospital carrying Thor's hammer. 'Cause that's what Todd does now. Todd spends his free time dressing up as superheroes and visiting sick kids in the hospital. While getting to meet a professional wrestler is cool, hanging out with Batman will always be cooler. Todd talks with us about what he carries in his utility belt, how Spiderman's outfit is not one-size-fits-all and how he can car...
Jul 22, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Connie Smock is a medium. That means she talks with people who have passed on, but still have messages for the living. Connie talks with us about how she gets these messages, what types of messages she gets and whether your dead relatives can see you in the bathroom. (All the important stuff.) For more on Connie, check out her website .
Jul 15, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 33
You may not know the name, but you definitely know the voice. From her solo work, to her singing with Sylvester, the Weather Girls and C&C Music Factory, Martha Wash is a talented singer who shows no signs of slowing down. (And that's not just a show biz cliche- she currently has her own TV show, a magazine, tours constantly and is putting the finishing touches on a new record. We talk with Martha about her illustrious career, if she ever wishes it would stop raining men and how her parents ...
Jul 08, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Mark Shaw wasn't interested in writing about the assassination of the 35th president. He thought this horrible mark in American history was just that- horrible. But after stumbling onto how reporter Dorthy Kilgallen might've been murdered because of her knowledge of the plot to kill Kennedy, well, he couldn't help himself. With a skilled reporter's eye, Mark tackled the case in four different books, each filling in with more detail how Kilgallen was murdered because of her diligent reporting. We...
Jul 01, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Admit it, we've all played sick to stay home from school or work. Vanessa Ahern plays sick on a regular basis... and she gets paid for it. Vanessa is what they call an SP (Standardized Patients). She acts sick for medical students to help them learn how to talk with and diagnose patients. We talk with Vanessa about her favorite disease to pretend to have and if she's ever gotten comfortable wearing the gowns they give you in hospitals. For more of Vanessa's writing, or to read the article "I Fak...
Jun 24, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Getting married can be overwhelming. That’s why most people have bridesmaids. But what if you don’t want to be yelling at friends with no wedding planning experience? That’s when you need a professional bridesmaid. Enter Caroline Bright, who has been involved in the wedding world for her whole life. She talks with us about how she can help your big day run smoother, what to do when the future Mother-in-Law steps up and what songs you might want to ask your DJ not to play. For more information on...
Jun 17, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Sealand is the smallest country in the world. Located just off the coast of the UK in international waters, the country was 'founded' when Prince Michael's dad took over an abandoned World War II defense post and turned it into a pirate radio station. How do you keep broadcasting AND keep her majesty's government off your back? Claim you're not part of the UK. And it's worked. Sealand has happily existed since 1967. Prince Michael talks with Luke and Heidi about the country- how did they form, w...
Jun 10, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Everyone loves being cozy. But what if you're feeling frisky? Along comes the Cozy Love Company with the answer- the Cozy Love Pants. We talk with Beth and Rachael, the founders of the company and the inventors of the pants, which are taking the nation by storm. For more information, check out the Cozy Love Company's website , and use the code 'flash' at check-out for an additional 15% off your order.
Jun 03, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 27
For horror film fans, 1958's The Blob is a classic. For the residents of Phoenixville, PA, it's a reason to celebrate. Blobfest is an annual celebration of the film, involving costume contests, screenings and a re-creation of the famous run out of the theater scene in the film. For more information on Blobfest, or to get your tickets (which go on sale Friday, May 31st, check out the Colonial Theatre's website ....
May 27, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Dan Meers is a wolf for a living. Well, KC Wolf, the mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs. This pinnacle comes after a lifetime of mascotting. (Is that a word?) He was named the nations #1 mascot while in college, he was Fred Bird for the St. Louis Cardinals. Dan joins us to talk about his career under the head- how hot it gets in there, the strange things he finds himself doing to smell good and how kids all over the world respond to a large, anthropomorphic wolf. To find out more about Dan, visit ...
May 20, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Is it possible that adults can have fun at Disney World? Of course they can, and Leonard Kinsey wrote the book on it. Where you can have sex, how you can get drugs, and the best bar crawls this side of the monorail are all covered in his book, The Dark Side of Disney . And Leonard should know- he's been to the parks over 100 times. For more information on Leonard's books (he's also written two adult Disney-themed novels) or any of the other Disney-centric books he's published, check out Bamboo F...
May 13, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 24
The wax museum returns to Boston with the Dreamland Wax Museum. Located in downtown Boston, the museum features popular celebrities including Snoop Dogg, Amy Winehouse, the Dali Lama and Clint Eastwood. (This is also the first time those 5 have appeared in the same sentence.) Luke and Heidi talk with Jed Reitler from Dreamland about his favorite figures, how a figure is created and whether it is creepy to be alone in the museum at night. For more information on the Dreamland Wax Museum, visit th...
May 06, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 23
David Coutcher met a guy in Mexico City in the late 60s. As they got to know each other, this guy opened up to David about his past. And, reflecting back on their friendship David came to a terrifying realization- his 'friend' was confessing to him his horrible life in crime. Because David's friend was the Zodiac Killer. And the murderer of the Black Dahlia. And DB Cooper. And one of the three prisoners who escaped from Alcatraz. David's written a book about this relationship and all the things ...
Apr 29, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Feeling down? Want to feel better? Want to feel cared for? Maybe what you need is a good cuddle. We talk with Madelon Guinazzo from Cuddlist.com about the benefits of cuddling, how she got into the industry and whether she prefers to be big or little spoon.
Apr 22, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This week we talk with Sex Coach Cain. She answers all of our important questions, how much Gatorade does a sex coach drink, if there is such a thing as a dumb sex question and whether "Yakity Sax," is good mood music. To learn more, or to book a session with Sex Coach Cain, visit her website, www.Romantic Discovery.com or check her out on Instagram @SexCoachCain.
Apr 15, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Dr. Diane Febles started as a veterinarian, but quickly found herself drawn to dentistry. She now drives all across Georgia, taking care of sick animals, as well as keeping horses healthy by showing owners proper dental care. Does it involve a lot of floss? What does a retainer for a horse look like? And if that isn't enough, Dr. Febles is also a licensed acupuncturist. For more information, visit her website: www.georgiaequinedentistry.com
Apr 08, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Callista Womick is an art model. And yeah, she’s naked at work. But she gets to work in collaboration with artists as they create their work. She talks about the strain posing can put on her body, what goes through her head while posing and answers the age old question: whose more uncomfortable- the artist or the nude model? Check out Callista on Twitter @ alackaschmatz . (And if you want to see some of the work produced during Callista’s posing sessions, check out whythepodcast.com)...
Apr 01, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Are people still obsessed with the 1975 musical? Why? What does it mean to them. We talk with Ash, Dawn and Sean, the co-hosts of the popular Rocky Horror Podcast Show about how they got into the scene, what they love about it and why they aren't tired of the Time Warp. You'll shiver with antici.... pation. Check out their podcast: www.facebook.com/RockyHorrorPodcast/
Mar 25, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 17
No matter what you believe politically, you can probably agree that we need to do a better job of understanding each other and listening to each other. This week, we talk with Rob Cortis, the owner/driver of the Trump Unity bridge. We try to move outside of politics and keep the conversation to things like parallel parking and juggalos. You know, the sorts of things that everyone wants to know more about. To learn more about Rob & his bridge, check out www.TrumpUnityBridge.com....
Mar 18, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 16
What is gender-free clothing and what is the Phluid Project? And what is their mission? Heidi and Luke talk with Phluid phounder Rob Garrett Smith about what makes his store different, why pink is now a color associated with women and why you shouldn't quit your job after your first trip to Burning Man. Recorded onsite in New York City, it's phucking fabulous!
Mar 11, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Direct from Cupecoy beach on St. Maarten, it's Why with our special guest nude beach enthusiast Harry Levy. Why does Harry love being naked? Does he even own a bathing suit? And what about sun block? We get to the bottom (get it?) of it all.
Mar 04, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 14
If you've read "Restless Sea Lord," "To Mate a Werewolf," or "The Caress of a Commander," you're already familiar with Michael Wayne Foster's work. He's a model and is featured on over 800 romance novel covers. But Michael is more than that. He's also an actor, who's appeared notably in "The Walking Dead," "The Thundermans," and "black-ish." We talk with Michael about all his acting work, what prompted him to make a career 180 from teaching as well as his charity work for Nicaragua....
Feb 25, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 13
How do you describe a Satori Circus show? Part musical, part mime, part drama, part burlesque and all-inclusive. Basically, you never know what you'll get, but you're sure to be sucked in. We talk to Satori about his skin care regimen, his favorite type of shows, his alter-egos and what he wants the audience to take away from his art.
Feb 18, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Bruce Zaccagnino holds the world record for building the largest model train set in the world. But he's not done yet. He's still building. He joins us to talk about his building, holding a Guinness World Record, receiving the highest honor in the Hindu faith and what is up next. You can see Bruce's work at Northlandz, in Flemington, New Jersey.
Feb 11, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 11
River Gallo was recently named one of PAPER magazine's 100 People Taking Over 2019. Why? You may ask. Well, he wrote, co-directed and stars in the new short film Ponyboi- the first film written by and starring an intersex person. Oh, and it's produced by Emma Thompson and Stephen Fry. Yes, that Emma Thompson and Stephen Fry. He's also a model, intersex advocate and all around fascinating. We talk about all of it, as well as his deep love of Brittany Murphy, his other work and the ending of Crazy...
Feb 04, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Just in case doing an Iron Man seems too easy to you, here comes wife carrying. Champion Jesse Wall joins us to talk about tricks of the trade, adding some snowshoes to the mix and competing against the Ivan Drago of the sport.
Jan 28, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 9
