Alex Therriault might have it all figured out. He's turned his love of animals and dog sledding into a successful business and racing career. Coming from a family of dog sledders, Alex still races and now offers tours and trips for people looking to learn more about these animals and the sport, or just to have a unique weekend in Maine. For more information, check out the Ultimate Dog Sledding Experience website or follow them on Instagram ....
Jan 27, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 337
It's the only mud that's been used in major league baseball for almost 75 years- there's something about Lena Blackburne's Baseball Rubbing Mud. We talked with Jim Bintliff, the third-generation of his family to farm, harvest and supply rubbing mud for so many professional teams and sports. (The NFL also uses the mud too!) For more information, (and to order your own mud,) check out their website . Plus, has AI come for our jobs?...
Jan 20, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 236
This week it's another installment in "Tribute: A Tribute to Tributes," where we discuss another tribute album. This time it's one of the most 90's tributes ever made- featuring Liz Phair, Sublime, Sponge, Matthew Sweet and the Butthole Surfers, "Saturday Morning Cartoons' Greatest Hits."
Jan 13, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 235
Welcome to 2025. Please your wipe your feet. This week we thought we'd take a moment, sans guests, to discuss the pressing issues of the moment- namely, the new movie about Bob Dylan. And because we're us, there is a tangent or two, some beauty tips and references to the Titanic. Please enjoy.
Jan 06, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 234
When we started Why's sister podcast, Rock n' Roll Grad School, top of our dream list of guests was Redd Kross. We have been longtime fans of the band, and dreamed of discussing their work, along with that of Donny Osmond, Cheap Trick and the Velvet Underground with them. When it finally happened, it did not disappoint. The legendary band Redd Kross started in the early 80’s when Steven McDonald was just 11 years old. Along with his big brother Jeff, Redd Kross has been carving their own unique ...
Dec 30, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 333
It's our annual Christmas celebration, where we exchange gifts, complain and play music you probably haven't heard in a while. Enjoy!
Dec 23, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 332
Several years ago, Nick and Lins decided to chuck it all and do what made them happy. And that was traveling around the world, exploring all the places for nudists to go and experience life. They've parlayed that love of naturism into a job, with a popular website, Patreon and YouTube page. For more information, check out their website .
Dec 16, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 331
Movie Madness is a one-of-a-kind video store. Containing over 90,000 movies on a variety of formats, it is also the home to an amazing collection of film memorabilia. We talked with Matt Parnell, the the managing director and head curator for the store. For more information, check out their website .
Dec 09, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 330
This week, our guests are from across the pond. As members of British Naturism, Ed and Keith worked together to organize a naked night at the Dorset Museum. And the event was a rousing success with amazing press coverage. (Ed and Keith had just finished up talking with the New York Times when we spoke.) We talked about the organization of the event and the response.
Dec 02, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 329
Wait... the CDC has a museum? They sure do. And it's a fascinating collection of items that show the width and breadth of the work the Centers for Disease Control has been doing for almost a century. We talked with Mary Hilpertshauser, the CDC Museum Collections Manager, about some of the unique items in the museums collection. (And there's show and tell!) More more information and to plan your visit, check out the museum's website .
Nov 25, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 328
We're not the first people to point out that Johnathan Lee Iverson did what so many of us have considered doing, but it's really true. As the ringmaster at Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey, Johnathan Lee Iverson learned his craft from some of the most talented people in the business. Now, as part of Circus Vargas Johnathan is helping the next generation see how it's done. For more information on Circus Vargas and to see Johnathan in person, check out their website ....
Nov 18, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 327
When you want to talk theme park entertainment, you want to talk with Dewey Joe Beene. Starting as a teenager at Six Flags in Oklahoma City, he took to the stage, performing multiple shows a day, and now as an adult, he's consulting and producing the show, bringing a performer's eye to making something that can enchant and entertain any age.
Nov 11, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 326
What records define the '90s as a decade to be remembered? Is it NSync? Nirvana? What about hip-hop? Thankfully, music writer and editor Gary Graff is here to muddy the water and start all sorts of disagreements with his new book, "501 Essential Albums of the '90s: The Music Fan's Definitive Guide," available November 5th from Motorbooks.
Nov 04, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 325
Last week, the great musician Matthew Sweet suffered a stroke while on tour. Thankfully he will recover, but it will be a long hard road. A GoFundMe has been started to help raise money to cover the insane cost of the work he will have to go through. We wanted to re-run out conversation with him because of his generosity with his time and his work. We are sure we didn't deserve it. If you have a few bucks, please kick in to help him on the road to recovery....
Oct 28, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 324
If you've seen Coho Connie's videos, you'll remember them. Between her great goaltending, she keeps things interesting with a one-of-a-kind running commentary that really has to be seen to be believed. (To say nothing of the crow she sometimes wears on her head.) You can follow Connie on Instagram where she is @CohoConnie. And if you check out our YouTube page, we have a bonus video where Connie shows off her brand new helmet.
Oct 21, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 323
Actor and filmmaker Mark Finnell has had a fascinating career. We had the opportunity to talk with Mark prior to the screening of his documentary about Detroit performance artists Satori Circus screening at the Beaver Island Film Festival.
Oct 14, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 322
What can we say about the great DJ Lance Rock? He's great. From his work on Yo! Gabba Gabba! To his work behind the turntables, Lance is wonderful. And we had a great conversation with him about all the joys of music.
Oct 07, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 321
Best-selling writer Pete Thron knows of what he speaks. As a police officer in New York city, he wracked up over 100 solo arrests. Now, he's back with his latest #1 best seller. In Deep Cover , Pete tells the riveting story of two rival motorcycle clubs and the battle between good and bad. Deep Cover is now available on Amazon. For more information, you can follow Pete on Facebook .
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 320
Gary Grimshaw was a concert poster artist (among other things) and is perhaps best known for his work promoting shows at Detroit's legendary Grande Ballroom. We sat down with his widow, Laura, to talk about his art and the unforgettable music.
Sep 23, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 319
If you're like us, you need more Cheap Trick in your life. Thankfully, Ross Warner is here with his new book, American Standard: Cheap Trick from the bars to the Budokan and Beyond . It's a look at one of the great American bands and tries to sort fact from fiction. Ross is a passionate guy when it comes to pop culture, so, of course, we got along like a house on fire. American Standard: Cheap Trick from the bars to the Budokan and Beyond is available right now from Backbeat books....
Sep 16, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 318
We say we're not a political podcast. And we're not. But, this time of year, let's be honest, it's something a lot of people are talking about. And for those in South Carolina who are interested in the candidates and the issues, they have a new podcast to help guide the way. Frogmore Stew with Grace Cowan talks with the candidates and covers the issues in a way to help us see where we're going- by looking to where we come from. You can find Frogmore Stew wherever you get your podcasts. For more ...
Sep 09, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 317
Here we go again, starting a new music show to go along with all our other shows. "Tribute- A Tribute to Tributes" is a study, analysis and celebration of the tribute record. From Leonard Cohen to Victoria Williams to Big Star to Frank Sinatra- we'll look at them all. Each episode, we'll break down and talk through another tribute record and decide whether it's worth listening (or re-listening) to. Here's our first episode, all about the Carpenters tribute record, "If I Were A Carpenter."...
Sep 02, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 316
First off, there is no place really like the Sunsphere. Built for the World's Fair, the sphere is a unique landmark with loads to see. And, it's just going to get better and better. For more information (and tickets) check out the Sunsphere's website . Or you can follow them on Facebook . Hey, let's all go to the Sunsphere!
Aug 26, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 315
Beaver Island is one of the most beautiful places in the US, with fascinating stories to boot. This year, the island is kicking off their inaugural film festival. We sat down with reluctant executive producer (and film festival producer) John Sauve to discuss a few of the films playing at the festival.
Aug 19, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 314
For music fans, the legend of the Grande Ballroom looms large. The room played host to important shows by band such as The MC5, The Who, Iggy and the Stooges and BB King. While it's not longer a music venue, the room is an iconic part of the history of Detroit music. We talked with Tony D’Annunzio, director of the documentary, Louder Then Love: The Grande Ballroom Story , which is screening as part of the Beaver Island Film Festival, September 21st, 2024. For more information on the film, check ...
Aug 12, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 313
We've talked with Lisa St Lou before and had a blast doing so. Her newest album, "Oh Dang," is out September 9th. But if that wasn't enough reason to reconnect with Lisa, she also has wonderful Instagram series called Naked French that was too good an opportunity to let pass by without discussing. You can find Naked French on Instagram @torandlisa, and you can follow Lisa on Facebook for more information about the record, live shows and so much more. Oh dang!...
Aug 05, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 312
Every cat needs a good home. And what better way to remind people of this fact than by showing off some of their amazing talents? The Rock Cats Rescue and the Amazing Acro-Cat are on the road, showing audiences all across the US the amazing, fascinating and, let's be honest, sometimes a little difficult world of cats. Samantha Martin has been training and exhibiting the talents of these amazing cats for almost 20 years. They're scheduled to bring the show to Arlington, Massachusetts in August, b...
Jul 29, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 311
You've likely seen the story in the news and wanted to learn more- a group of dedicated cat lovers in Minneapolis have been gathering every year since 2017 to walk around the their neighborhood and look at cats. That's it. Just look at cats. We talked with John Edwards from Wedge LIVE! about how he created the tour and just why he does it.
Jul 22, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 310
Sometimes the best short films leave you thinking and pondering long after the film is over. Mark Strauss' film The Funeral Photographer does all of that in more. The film is showing as part of the Beaver Island Film Festival , but can also be streamed right now.
Jul 15, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 309
Season two of our other podcast Final Last Words is now out there. Who do we have on the docket? Well, a few weeks ago, we gave a sneak preview with the Wilson Mizner story and this week, we tell the story of Lavina Fisher. Check it out!
Jul 08, 2024•10 min
