Episodes

  • Why? Episode 410- Sly and the Family Stone's Jerry Martini
    Jun 22 2026

    Jerry Martini has had a fascinating career. He helped put together Sly and the Family Stone. He's played with Prince. He's still touring with the Family Stone Band. For more information and tour dates, check out their website.

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    31 mins
  • 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
  • Why? Episode 405- Author Mark Mustian
    May 18 2026

    Mark Mustian likes to explore fascinating worlds and then write about them. And his most recent book, Boy With Wings, is a great example of Mark's work. You can pick up a copy wherever you get your books. For more information, check out his website.

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    33 mins
  • Why? Episode 404- It's Dorothy Documentary
    May 11 2026

    A new documentary, directed by friend of the show Jeffrey McHale explores the legend and legacy of the one and only Dorothy Gale from Kansas. It's now streaming on Peacock, but will be available elsewhere soon.

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    38 mins
  • Why? Epsiode 403- Civil War Tails
    May 4 2026

    How do you make Civil War history even more interesting? You build dioramas of important battles with cats, of course! (and then exhibit them in Gettysburg, PA) We talked with Rebecca, one of the two sisters responsible for this unique museum. For more information and to go visit them, (and you want to do that) check out their website.

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    31 mins