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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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Most people unwind after a long day by hoisting a stein of beer. But for Jim Banko, picking up a stein was just the beginning. As a former world champion stein holder, Jim is now part of USA Steinholding, the official body of the sport. How do you get into the competition? How do you practice? And, most importantly, do you get to drink the beer you hold? We get all the answers from Jim. For more information, check out USA Steinholding's website, or follow them on Facebook or Instagram. Empl...
Everyone is looking for quality skincare that won't interfere with their skin regimen... how do you find it and how do you design it? Thankfully we have Genevieve Dolan, the creator of Golden Child Skincare. For more information and to order, check out their website. Employee Survival Guide®A Podcast only for employees. Mark shares information your employer does not want you knowListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
It's the newest sport that's sweeping the nation- slippery stairs. Like the best athletic pursuits, it is charmingly simple, but frustratingly complicated. Thankfully we have Paul Higgins, the mastermind behind slippery stairs to explain all. For more information, check out their website, or the Athletes in Motion Sports TV website. Employee Survival Guide®A Podcast only for employees. Mark shares information your employer does not want you knowListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
How do you raise money for your community when it's facing a budget shortage? Get naked, of course! To order your copy of the calendar, check out their website or follow them on Facebook. Employee Survival Guide®A Podcast only for employees. Mark shares information your employer does not want you knowListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Created while Kermit was still a tadpole, "Sam & Friends" was a program that Jim Henson produced alongside his future wife Jane in the 1960s. That program led to the creation of the Muppets, clearly one of the greatest artistic achievements of the last century, if not longer. Craig Shemin, who has worked with the Henson company for decades, has written two books detailing this important moment in Henson's creative birth. "Sam & Friends: The Story of Jim Henson's First Television Show"...
Dan Hawkins, also known as DH Johnathan is about to release his newest book, "Propagation" on January 20th. We talked with Dan about the book and his lifetime spent working as a nude art model. For more information, check out Dan's author website. Employee Survival Guide®A Podcast only for employees. Mark shares information your employer does not want you knowListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
What better way to kick off a new year than by looking at how we can reset and find balance in our lives? We talked with Health and Wellness Expert, Cassie Sobelton, about her new book The Power Reset, what inspired her to reset aspects of her own life, and how we can incorporate simple but impactful changes into our lives. Cassie shares her story of overcoming seemingly insurmountable health challenges and the continued work she does through spirituality, boundaries, self-care, and con...
With the year drawing to a close, we take a review over the 52 episodes and the new friends we've made along the way. Employee Survival Guide®A Podcast only for employees. Mark shares information your employer does not want you knowListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
As we wrap up 2025, we play some of our favorite holiday music that you likely can't find elsewhere. Enjoy and we'll be back next week with a look at the year in Why! Employee Survival Guide®A Podcast only for employees. Mark shares information your employer does not want you knowListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Cherie DeVille achieved fame through her work in adult films. But it's not all sunshine and hot tubs in the world of porn, and Cherie has learned how to successfully navigate a difficult industry and to not only come out on top, but has done so repeatedly. For more information on Cherie, you can check out her website or you can follow her on Instragram and TikTok. Employee Survival Guide®A Podcast only for employees. Mark shares information your employer does not want you knowListen on: Apple...
Titanic is, of course, one of the biggest movies of all time. And when it was released on VHS, it probably goes without saying, it was a really big deal. And for one man, it was life changing. Josh started collecting copies of the movie on VHS. First one, than a few more and... well, he's at 5,000 and still growing. And now Josh has opened a museum dedicated to Titanic on VHS. Want to visit? Send in your copy on VHS? Check out Josh's Facebook page, or follow him on Instagram. Employee Surviva...
Divorce is difficult, no matter how you look at it. But what if you could come out of the process with a positivity and an outlook that would put you in a better place for both financial and emotional success? That's what Meagan Norris is offering. Meagan is a divorce coach. And she's been helping women reshape the narrative and succeed. For more information, you can check out her website, or follow her on Instagram. Employee Survival Guide®A Podcast only for employees. Mark shares informatio...
Seth Neblett's book Mothership Connected is a fascinating, first-hand look inside the mothership that was Parliament Funkadelic. (As well as the side projects The Parlets, The Brides of Funkenstein and many more.) Seth tells the stories of the women who were part of this one-of-a-kind group and allows them to explain their role. It's a fascinating read and easily one of the best music books of the year. Mothership Connected is available right now from University of Texas press. Employee Survi...
Looking to take your gaming to a new level? Try competitive Scrabble. The game is growing in popularity and the competition to find the best is riveting. We sat down with John Chew, the CEO of the North American Scrabble Players Association to learn about the history of the game and how it has grown to what it is today. For more information about the North American Scrabble Players Association and their tournaments, you can check out their website. Employee Survival Guide®A Podcast only for e...
Brian Wilson was a musical genius. And a new re-issue highlights his brilliance in live performance. And if there's anyone who can talk about Wilson's work it's David Leaf. He's literally written the book (well, 2, actually) as well as made the movie about Brian. Brian Wilson- Live at The Roxy Theater is available right now wherever you get your music. Employee Survival Guide®A Podcast only for employees. Mark shares information your employer does not want you knowListen on: Apple Podcasts &n...
1990's rock was an exciting time. Nevermind (no pun intended) Nirvana, what about Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr, The Meat Puppets, Primus and Smashing Pumpkins? In his new book, Greg Prato gets the full story of the era from the folks who lived it. Alternative for the Masses by Greg Prato is available right now wherever you get your books. Employee Survival Guide®A Podcast only for employees. Mark shares information your employer does not want you knowListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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's way of remembering those who have passed. Beyond the Veil is available right now wherever you get your books. For more information and to learn about Paul and his other books, check out his website. Employee Survival Guide®A Podcast only for employees. Mark shares information your employer does...
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's way of remembering those who have passed. Beyond the Veil is available right now wherever you get your books. For more information and to learn about Paul and his other books, check out his website. Employee Survival Guide®A Podcast only for employees. Mark shares information your employer...
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 memorable life. For more information on her acting, you can check out her website, and for more information on her work as a therapist, check out her Couples Therapy website. Employee Survival Guide®A Podcast only for employees. Mark shares information your employer does not want you knowListen on:...
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 art career. To get a glimpse of her collection, check out her website. And if you want to see some of her really fascinating art on display, check out her art site. Employee Survival Guide®A Podcast only for employees. Mark shares information your employer does not want you knowListen on: Apple Po...
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