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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.
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Is Vegas still a value? What’s really happening with visitorship, F1, and the perception of Vegas as a value? Scott Roeben, purveyor of @VitalVegas and VitalVegas.com, joined me for an update on Vegas. We talked about who’s coming to Vegas and why, sexual harassment culture in casinos, and more! Book Scott mentioned: “Addiction by Design” https://w…
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What is a furry? Who can be a furry? Are you a furry and you just don't know it? Flint and Camille from Anthro New England tell us all about the movement and why you may be a furry and not even know it. Anthro New England is a yearly convention held in Boston, Massachusetts. Next year's convention is January 15th through the 18th. For more informat…
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A few years ago I had the privilege of speaking with two former POW’s, Captain Ray Alcorn (USN) and Major Steven Long (USAF), held for 7 and 5 years respectively during the Vietnam war. Here are their stories in their own words. Please share this with anyone you believe might want to hear it. My podcast is now on Spotify! Just search “Heidi Harris …
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Catherine Coulson was an artist, in all senses of the word. Most people probably know her from her role as The Log Lady on David Lynch and Mark Frost's TV show, Twin Peaks. But that is just the beginning of Catherine's story. I Know Catherine, the Log Lady, is a fascinating look at a fascinating character and a study of reaching the end of your lif…
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This week, we talk with one of the members of Sex-O-Rama. (What's his real name? What's his band name... we find out!) The group was originally formed to create fake porn music for folks to enjoy and, shockingly, things got out of hand and now they're onto volume 5. Sex-O-Rama volume 5: Invaders from the Pleasure Planet is available wherever you ge…
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Why do some “men” marry the kind of women Dr. Laura has described as “hit women”? These wives put a wedge between the son and his family, even when it’s not warranted. We see it in famous families, and not-so-famous families. It’s one thing to prioritize your wife, which you should, but when she is the source of the conflict, and he chose to marry …
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They say those who don't learn the past are doomed to repeat it. What does that have to do with our guest? We're not really sure. Dr. Carol Queen, phd is the curator of the Antique Vibrator Museum, located inside the Good Vibrations store in San Francisco. (Other branches of the chain have some items on display too.) What is the history of the vibr…
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The “Campus for Hope”, a proposed 900 bed homeless shelter, is a disaster for an established Las Vegas neighborhood and the schools and businesses that surround it, not to mention the quality of life and the hit property values will undoubtedly take. Community activist Lisa Mayo-DeReriso joined me to discuss what THEY (the politicians) are trying t…
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Ian Koblick has made a living exploring underwater and learning about how man can live there. From his building of habitats for NASA to turning one habitat into an undersea hotel, Ian has devoted his life to sharing his love of the ocean with everyone. For more information about Ian's work, you can check out the Marine Resources Development Foundat…
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Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft offers visitors a fascinating into the world of witchcraft and the history of the practice. Staffed and run by well educated folks, the museum offers both practitioners and non-practitioners a look into the history through objects and artifacts. We sat down with museum director Steven In…
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As promised, here is part two of our fascinating conversation with Grant Philipo, the founder of the Las Vegas Showgirl Museum. How fascinating? There was so much of it, we had to split it up into two episodes. Though, when you hear Grant's story, you will be aching to see his incredible work on display at the museum. For more information on the mu…
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Gallup recently conducted a poll on trust in media, and trust is at a 50 year low. Those results are positive in my opinion. Apparently, some people are starting to wake up to the reality that those we’re supposed to trust to bring us “news” cannot, in fact, be trusted. If one bit of good came out of the Covid pandemic, it might be that people have…
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Mr King is the creator of a fascinating podcast designed for you to not stay awake for the whole thing. Calling back baseball on the radio, The Northwoods Baseball Network is designed to help you fall asleep- no big hits, no exciting plays. It's a wonderful way to drift off to dreamland. You can find Northwoods Baseball wherever you get your podcas…
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This week is a fascinating conversation with Gran Philipo, the founder of the Las Vegas Showgirl Museum. How fascinating? There was so much of it, we had to split it up into two episodes. (And we barely touch on the museum in the first part.) Though, when you hear Grant's story, you will be aching to see his incredible work on display at the museum…
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Guy Nohra is the embodiment of the American dream. As a teenager, he fought in the Civil War in Lebanon. His parents extracted him from America when they found out what he was doing, and he became an American citizen. He also became a successful venture capitalist, helping startups that have made huge progress in the healthcare world. Lately he’s b…
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Isn't annoying when you see someone who parks so terribly, it makes life harder for everyone else? Well, there is a vigilante out there, placing insulting bumpers tickers on offending vehicles. He's called The Bumper Sticker Bandit and his stickers are now turning up all over the world. If you want to see some of his work, you can find him on TikTo…
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What do you know about the Convention Of States? You may have heard about it, but what do you know about it? Who supports it, why is it important, and how could it benefit America? I didn’t really know myself, so I asked Mark Meckler, the president of Convention of States action to join me. Mark’s bio: https://conventionofstates.com/news/who-is-mar…
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Gabriel Meyer has spent his life working towards encouraging peace between everyone. And in his new novel, On a Verge of a Verb, Meyer loosely adapts his own story into a tale of working for peace across the globe. Needless to say, it's a fascinating conversation when you get Gabriel talking about his experiences and what he's learned along the way…
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Freya India is a wonderful writer out of the UK. I believe she’s probably in her 30’s based on the issues she writes about so beautifully. Recently, I came across an especially powerful column of hers called “The Age of Abandonment”. She describes with incredible insight the feeling a lot of people of her generation have toward marriage. It’s not m…
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In another lifetime, Dr Glenn Berger found himself working at A&R studios in New York, along such music legends as Paul Simon, James Brown, Phoebe Snow and Bob Fosse. In his memoir, Never Say No to a Rock Star, Glenn recounts some of the most memorable moments in a career filled with them, at a time when musicians ruled the earth.…
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It’s come to light that Elon Musk has now produced a 13th child, with the fourth or fifth woman. She apparently is only coming forward because somebody in the media found out about it and was going to reveal it. The sad thing is it most conservatives don’t have a problem with this. A lot of liberals are trolling conservatives and making fun of this…
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I’ve noticed a lot of gnashing of teeth among people who are being purged as a result of what Elon Musk is doing with DOGE. I’m used to the private sector, where the boss can have a bad day and you’re out the door. No one should have a job they can’t lose, especially an inefficient government worker, and if you happen to be a government worker who …
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JP Riley has had quite the life so far, and he's not even close to done. After making the hit independent film Act Naturally in 2011, he's back with the follow-up, Act Supernaturally. On top of writing, directing and producing, (he's also worked on Eddie Murphy's Axel F and the video for Taylor Swift's "You Need to Calm Down") he also wrote the mus…
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Brianne Dressen, vaccine injured during the Astra Zeneca trial, has been a tireless champion for the rights of the vaccine injured. She joined me with an update on her health, and to talk about the new book about her journey: “Worth a Shot” by Caroline Pover Bri’s Testimony: https://youtu.be/K3OdHFvu8jY Her organization: react19.org “Worth a Shot” …
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Refereeing any sport is hard, but boxing? You try keeping a level head and pay attention to the right things with the lights, the judges, the cameras, the crowd... oh, and two people hitting each other very hard. Jack has taken his experience and is helping prepare other referees to be ready to go when the bell rings. For more information on Jack a…
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Wanna know why conspiracies start and continue to grow when tragic events occur? I’ll tell you why – because the facts of a case are intentionally obscured. As of this recording, two of the three helicopter pilots involved in the crash between the Blackhawk and the commercial aircraft in Washington DC have been identified, but not all three. Many p…
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What I learned from watching the RFK Junior hearing in the Senate was that the Senators want to keep the status quo. They’re not interested in anybody who’s asking legitimate questions about the health of Americans and why it’s so poor. They don’t want to talk about nutrition. They don’t want to talk about vaccines and whether or not they’re safe a…
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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 in…
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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, (an…
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I’m very excited to see Trump back, but we cannot get complacent. All of our problems aren’t going to be solved during his Presidency. We need to remember that, hold Trump and his cabinet accountable, and give everything to God. Our problems are spiritual not political. So while I do expect Trump to do a much better job for America than Kamala woul…
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Nevada Governor Lombardo gave his state of the state speech last night in Nevada, where he outlined his objectives for the next legislative session, which begins here in a couple of weeks. I have no idea what he was actually proposing. There were very few specifics about anything. There was talk of things like “school choice”, but no details on leg…
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This USA columnist thinks life is a rom-com, and is looking for a date at 37. It’s not my intention to attack her, and I’m sure she’s a very nice girl, but her column is representative of the views of many young women these days, who have “lists of requirements” in a man, without considering what MEN want or what SHE might bring to a relationship, …
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