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Why? The Podcast

Why? The Podcast

By: Heidi Hedquist/ Luke Poling
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Naked skydivers. Jeopardy champions. Rodeo clowns. Suzi Quatro. Professional mascots. Competitive eaters. Astronauts. Cherry Vanilla. Renaissance fair kings. Benjamin Franklin. Olympic Curlers. Mandalorians. Gay erotica writers. Mermaids. Fruit cake tossers. Martha Wash. Dolphin Lovers. Hair collectors. Strippers. And satanists. We've talked to them all. On Why? every week we talk with another guest leading a fascinating life.© 2026 Why? The Podcast Career Success Economics
Episodes
  • Why? Episode 408- Singer, writer Miist
    Jun 8 2026

    Miist found music as part of her journey to find happiness. Now, taking what she learned along the way, she is helping others with a new book, her podcast and her music. For more information, check out her website.

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    31 mins
  • Why? Episode 407- Author Nikki Mammano on "Breaking Good"
    Jun 1 2026

    Nikki Mammano's memoir, "Breaking Good," is a harrowing if not eventually uplifting story, telling the story of how a drug dealer in Hawaii became one of the biggest dealers in the state and then how she was able to rebuild a sustainable and positive life when it all came crashing down.

    For more information, check out her website.

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    30 mins
  • Why? Episode 406- Dearly Departed Tours
    May 25 2026

    For decades Scott Michaels has been leading people around Los Angeles to see some of the death sites of the famous and infamous. And now he's taken the tour on-line and is sharing items in his collection (Jayne Mansfield's car, Don Rickles' fan, etc.) and so much more on YouTube.

    For more information, check out Scott's website or on YouTube.

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    40 mins
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