One of the most popular languages in all of the galaxy is Klingon. But, where do you go to learn Klingon, let alone speak and read it? We talked with qurgh lungqIj (AKA Chris) from the Klingon Language Institute, a group dedicated to promoting and deepening the appreciation of one of the most beautiful languages in the galaxy. For more information, check out the Klingon Language Institute's website , or follow them on Facebook ....
May 08, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 247
How can you receive guidance from the spirits and angels around you? One way is through Michigan mediums Connie and Laura. The two have teamed up to offer readings and sessions and now, Spirit School. With Connie and Laura as your guide, you'll learn how to tap into all the things going on in the spirit world around you. For more information, you can find Connie at her website , Laura at her website , and at the Michigan Medium Angels website ....
May 01, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 246
Jeff Holmin started in taxidermy right out of high school and he hasn't looked back. He doesn't need to because he's one of the busiest out there. Jeff has won first place in both the state and the world taxidermy competition. We talked with Jeff about the early days and what exactly you need to stuff an animal and why the term 'stuff' isn't even correct anymore. For more information, check out Jeff's company, the North Star Taxidermy Studio ....
Apr 24, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 245
We last spoke with Donna J Drucker about her book on the history of contraception and now her new book tackles the history of fertility and it is equally fascinating. We get into the details of the history of conception (and the history of trying to improve conception) and so much more. For more information, you can follow Dr Drucker on Twitter. Meanwhile, Heidi is left trying to figure out what to wear for an 80's themed party....
Apr 17, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 244
Let's be honest- most museums don't cut the... well, you get the joke. And the 1986 Red Sox team is the origin story for Barry Levinson, the founder of the National Mustard Museum. Boasting literally thousands of mustards, exhibits showing how mustard is made and loads of ephemera, the museum also boasts it's own Mustard University. (It's called Poupon U.) For more information about hte museum, to apply for membership for Poupon U and to visit the gift shop, filled with so many mustard choices, ...
Apr 10, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 243
How does one describe the music of Muzzins? They describe themselves as a 'psychedelic party band,' which is as good as an explanation as any. What we love about Muzzins is their outlook on the life, the role of art for all of us and the joys of collaboration. This Saturday (April 8th) they're playing at The Paradise in Boston and the following Thursday they're releasing a new single. We talked with R-Muzz about all the goings on and the approach to art and other such things. For more informatio...
Apr 03, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 242
Tammy Glover has successful careers in multiple fields, so, it's not surprising she decided to tackle the musical genre. But, Tammy approached it differently, finding a way to put a new twist on the Peter Pan story with the show, "Wendy, My Darling." We talked with Tammy about writing the show, putting the show on the stage and the unique-for-reasons-we-still-dont-understand idea of a project where women play key roles in the show both on stage and off. For more information about "Wendy, My Darl...
Mar 27, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 241
Sure, sex toys are fun, but what if they were a little more... personal? That's where Clone-a-Willy comes in. As the in-home penis molding kit experts, you can make your own sex toy with your own two hands... and a few other parts too. And they don't just stop with the willy. There's Clone-a-Pussy kits and so much more. We talked with Victoria from the company about their fascinating origins and all the unique ways their clients are using their products. For more information, check out their web...
Mar 20, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 240
Everyone can be a champion. The key is finding the right thing that you excel at. Maybe it's toe wrestling? We talked with Ben "Toe-tal Destruction" Woodroffe, the reigning champion about his entry into the sport and his work to try to spread the word of the sport around the world. Plus, we get an insight into the lengths many go to to try to capture that elusive title. For more information, follow the World Toe Wrestling Federation on Facebook . And if that isn't enough, Berlin has decided to l...
Mar 13, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 239
Orlando Wilson has the job that you've probably dreamed about doing- and, believe it or not, it's not all glamor. Orlando is a private investigator, helping people try to find solutions for some of the most difficult problems that you can think of. For more information on Orlando's services, to read his blog, or to order his books, check out his website, Truth Has Only Few Friends . He's also on Instagram ....
Mar 06, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 238
Neil Cole has turned a life-long love of science fiction into something that everyone can enjoy. The Museum of Classic Sci-Fi features props, costumes and artwork from Doctor Who, the Planet of the Apes, Star Wars and Flash Gordon. We talked with Neil about his collection and his approach sharing his collection with generations of fellow fans of the genre. For more information and to visit out the museum, check out their website ....
Feb 27, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 237
If you're an America's Got Talent viewer, you've seen this week's guest in action. The Human Fountains are something to see- an act that completely lives up to their name. We sat down with Sam Kaufman from The Fountains, and go on the amazing journey that the group has been on. For more information, check out the Human Fountains website , or you can follow them on Facebook .
Feb 20, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 236
Who doesn't want to spend a fun evening with Rose, Blanche, Dorothy and Sophia? Throw in a murder and things start to get real interesting. We talked with Traci Connaughton, founder of the Without a Cue theater company about how you go about making someone like Rose a cold-hearted murderer. For more information about catching either the Golden Girls show, or any other the other shows they have running in Pennsylvania, New Jersey as well as Delaware and Maryland, check out their website....
Feb 13, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 235
Jai Alai may sound like something your grandmother would be into, but when you see these athletes catching and throwing a small ball with the density of a hockey puck at 100+ mph, your opinion might change. We talked with Scott Savin, from the World Jai-Alai League, who is one of the many working to revitalize the sport and bring it to a whole new generation. The season just kicked off, so now it the perfect time to check it out. For more information, and to watch and wager on the game, visit th...
Feb 06, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 234
We talked with Shana from the Rubber Chicken Museum last year, but a lot has happened. Those things include Fred Schneider, and us doing our damndest to get invited to join the board for the museum. We sat down once more with Shana to find out what has been going on at the museum, and to present her with our efforts over the last 8 months. If you want to visit the Rubber Chicken Museum, located inside the Archie McPhee store in Seattle, WA. For more information, check out their website ....
Jan 30, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 233
We all know that Love is a Battlefield and that Tina Turner is simply The Best. And if you're wondering how we know these things, it's because of the work of this week's guest, Holly Knight. Holly has written some of the best known songs of the 80s and 90s and she talks about her career in her new memoir, "I Am the Warrior." It's a look at her fascinating career and the lessons she's learned along the way. For more information, you can check out Holly's website ....
Jan 23, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 232
When we last spoke with Ashleigh Renard, she was promoting her memoir about her adventures in the swing lifestyle titled Swing . Now, she's taking the lessons she learned in that book and passing them along to the rest of us. Between her After Dark workshops and her Keeping It Hot subscription box, Ashleigh is helping the rest of us keep it sexy. We talk about this, the TV show being developed about her book and so much more. For more information, or to sign up for any (or all) of these options,...
Jan 16, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 231
Everyone loves a good exploitation movie; but you haven't seen anything quite like the newest exploitation genre- Swissploitation. Co-director Johannes Hartmann joins us to explain his influences, how he funded the movie and, most importantly, why that little girl from the Alps is now so incredibly angry and bent on revenge. To buy or rent the movie, and to get all your Mad Heidi merch, check out the movie's website . You can also follow them on Facebook ....
Jan 09, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 230
What better way to say hello to 2023 than by extreme kidnapping. The premise is simple; you pay Adam and his employees and they kidnap you; giving you the full experience of what it feels like to be held ransom. And before you ask, yes, they take requests. For more information, you can check out the Extreme Kidnapping website or follow them on Facebook .
Jan 02, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 229
David Fishof is in the business of making dreams come true. David is the founder of Rock Fantasy Camp, where people can jam with some of their musical heroes. From bringing Levon Helm and Roger Daltrey together, David is also making sure the rock heroes have a good times too. And if you didn't already want to go to rock camp yourself, David has written a book about the whole experience AND there's a documentary to show you all the fun that's going on in just one week. For more information, or to...
Dec 26, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 228
This week, there's no guests, just us and AI representations of some of our favorite scenes from the year. For this episode we celebrate the season with some of our favorite, unique holiday music. Hopefully some of these tunes will make it onto your next playlist. Here's the breakdown of what we played: Santa, How Come Your Eyes are Green When Last Year They Were Blue- Louis Prima Christmas Boogie- Spencer Horn Winter Wonderland- Domenico Savino and his Orchestra Christmas Polka- Jimmy Wakely wi...
Dec 19, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 227
Is wine really that complicated? Do most people who talk about it sound really pretentious? Is there any way that a person can learn how to taste and talk about wine and maybe even become a sommelier? The answer to all of these questions is 'yes.' Well, if you're talking with Keith Wallace and attending a class at the Wine School of Philadelphia. Keith guided us through the world of wine, without pretension, explaining in clear and easy terms, how we can all become experts on wine. For more info...
Dec 12, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 226
Mark Thompson, with his radio partner Brian Phelps, were responsible for some of the most memorable radio in the 1990s and 2000s. As hosts of "The Mark and Brian Show," they ruled LA radio for almost a decade before being syndicated across the country. Now Mark is recounting his adventures in his memoir, Don't Bump the Record, Kid, available December 6th. We talked with Mark about throwing Christmas trees, showering with political candidates and why he wrote the book now. To get your copy, check...
Dec 05, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 225
Chicken, Alaska is off the beaten path, but they'd love it if you visited. However, a few things to keep in mind. Chicken doesn't have electricity. They do, however, have a post office and a liquor store. (Yes, it's called Chicken Liquors, and the fact that the t-shirts didn't fly off the shelves confuses us as well.) We talked with Susan Wiren, who lived in Chicken for 8 years, about the unique challenges posed by living in Chicken, how the town got it's name and how she ended up there in the f...
Nov 28, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 224
Last week we were talking about chicken, this week we're talking about breasts. Or at least showing them. We talked with sex educator and top freedom advocate Dorothy Stover. You may know of Dorothy from her introduction of a bill making it okay for anyone to go topless on Nantucket beaches. But Dorothy is on a mission to make it easier for people to talk about sex and helping people understand how to improve their sex lives. From her on-line classes to her podcast, Nantucket After Dark , Doroth...
Nov 21, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 223
He's hobnobbed with presidents, he has his own baseball card, he's been named "one of the most powerful 100 people in sports of the 20th century." He is Ted Giannoulas, better known to most as the Famous Chicken. We talked with Ted about his humble beginnings as a radio promotion chicken to his ascendancy to world-wide fame and adoration and what he's learned along the way. For more information, you can visit The Chicken's website , or you can check out his channel on YouTube . Plus, Luke and He...
Nov 14, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 222
In movies what happens when a CEO or a head of state is in their car and trapped by the bad guys? The person usually turns to the driver and says, "get me out of here." But, how does someone learn how to do that? How do you learn to drive in a way that keeps your passenger and bystanders safe? Enter Vehicle Dynamics. They offer driving courses for security professionals, designed to help them get out of sticky situations. (They also offer courses for the general public too.) We talked with Joe A...
Nov 07, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 221
As you no doubt remember, last week we discovered that museums are a great place to display and celebrate what makes something special. The Erotic Heritage Museum in Las Vegas is another institution doing that; but they're presenting sex and the history of sex in a way that weaves together the story of humans and sexuality. (You might be better off taking Grandma to see Mama Mia.) But for the rest of us, it's a fascinating study of what makes us tick. We talked with Dr Victoria Hartmann, the Exe...
Oct 31, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 220
This week we're headed to visit our neighbors to the north so we can appreciate and celebrate their culture. We talked with Laurel Kurta from the World Famous Gopher Hole Museum, located in Torrington, Alberta. The museum is part of Laurel's family history, as well as the history of their small town. (And we already asked about getting gophers dressed like Luke and Heidi added to the museum.) For more information, check out the Gopher Hole Museum's website . Plus, we've got leaf peeping and sexy...
Oct 24, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 219
We're all looking for some peace in a crazy world. Maybe naked yoga is just the thing. We talked with Doria, who has her own naked yoga studio in London and who also teaches on-line and around the world. The conversation was a fascinating dive into spirit, outlook and acceptance. For more information, you can visit Doria's website to book a class (either on-line or in person) or to order her book about her journey to naked yoga. Plus, we try to figure out why Supertramp is in our dreams and why ...
Oct 17, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 218
