Why? The Podcast
1) Why? Episode 375- The Victorian Obsession With Death Pt 1
Paul Gambino is an expert in mourning, death and all sorts of macabre interests. And in his new book, Beyond the Veil: The Victorian Obsession with Death and Mourning is a fascinating look at one era'...Show More
2) Why? Episode 374- Actress/Therapist Ivy Austin
We know we say it all the time, but Ivy Austin is really a fascinating person. From her work on Broadway, in film and on television, to her work as a therapist in New York, she has led a unique and me...Show More
3) Why? Episode 373- Spice Girls Collector Liz West
Liz West has the greatest collection of Spice Girls items in the world. Don't believe us? Ask the Guinness folks. And if that isn't enough, some of what she got from the Spice Girls has inspired her a...Show More
4) Why? Episode 372- Princess Cheyenne: Boston's Most Famous Stripper
Lucy Wrightman has had a fascinating life. From learning how to become a dancer at The Naked i, located in Boston's infamous Combat Zone, to a relationship with Cat Stevens to so much more. And now sh...Show More
5) Why? Episode 371- Tom Huddleston on the World of David Lynch
Film writer Tom Huddleston has penned a great tribute and study of filmmaker, artist and musician David Lynch. Huddleston's David Lynch: His Work, His World is the perfect coffee table book to unnerve...Show More
6) Why? Episode 370- ERB-1 Touring a Nuclear Power Plant
Did you know the first town lit by nuclear power in the US was in Idaho? Did you know you could tour the reactor that created this amazing advancement in power? We talk with Shelly Norman, the senior ...Show More
7) Why? Episode 369-Talking Taylor Swift
With Taylor Swift's 12th record about to come out, we thought it a good time to explore what has come before with two experts- Kase Wickman and Moira McAvoy, co-authors (with Joanna Weiss), authors of...Show More
8) Why? Episode 368- Escaping from Vault Disney
Tony Goldmark is known for creating in-depth videos exploring all aspects of the Walt Disney corporation, from its theme parks to it's cinematic output. And with his podcast, Escape from Vault Disney,...Show More
9) Why? Episode 367- Catching up
No guests, just conversation. Where is this whole thing going? Do we have good stuff upcoming? What do you think, slappy?
10) Why? Episode 366 Searching for David Ackles
To hear David Ackles is to be enchanted by his voice and his music. And, for some reason, he never reached a large audience. Now, a new book by Mark Brend, Down River: In Search of David Ackles, tells...Show More