Why Am I Podcast

Greg Sowell
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Society & Culture
  • Updated Weekly

A conversation with people who do interesting things to trace the path that brought them to where they are.

  1. 5d ago

    Fantasy Restaurant Rusty Surrette-Alvarez

    Welcome to the Fantasy Restaurant. What culinary adventure includes both pecan pie and gumbo secrets? Dive into this week's episode with Rusty Surrette-Alvarez as he dishes on the art of creating a meal that's uniquely Southern. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that chase the story behind the person. Please show them some love on their socials here: https://www.kbtx.com/authors/rusty-surette/ https://www.facebook.com/rustysurette/ https://www.instagram.com/rustysurette/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@rustysurettetv Find more info at http://whyamipod.com/. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod #WhyAmI #Podcast #RustySurretteAlvarez #SouthernCuisine #GumboSecrets #CajunCooking #PecanPie #FoodStories

  2. Jul 6

    Why Am I Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Broadway Historian

    How does a daydreaming theater kid from Boca Raton, Florida end up making her mark on Broadway? In this episode, Greg sits down with Jennifer Ashley Tepper, a self-proclaimed theater nerd and accomplished historian, who has turned her childhood obsession into a Broadway career. Join us as we navigate through Jennifer’s journey, from theater camp memories to her work at 54 Below, and explore the passion that drives her to uncover and celebrate the untold stories of theater's past. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that chase the story behind the person. Please show them some love on their socials here: https://thejonathanlarsonproject.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jenashtep http://54below.com/ Find more info at http://whyamipod.com/why-am-i-jennifer-ashley-tepper-broadway-historian. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod #WhyAmI #Podcast #Broadway #TheaterNerd #TheaterHistory #JenniferAshleyTepper #MusicalTheater #54Below

  3. Jun 29

    Fantasy Restaurant Sean Petrie

    Ever imagined a meal where Wheaties meet leftover cake and a filet mignon finds its place on the same table as a 16-scoop ice cream split? Welcome to the Fantasy Restaurant with Sean Petrie (@typewriterrodeo) in the Fantasy Restaurant. Listen in as Sean's creative choices and childhood flavors take us on a journey through taste and memory. This episode is a reminder of how our unique bites tell chapters of our life's story. Get ready to savor this feast of nostalgia and whimsy. 🔗 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that chase the story behind the person. Please show them some love on their socials here: https://www.typewriterrodeo.com/ https://burlwoodbooks.com/universe/ https://www.instagram.com/typewriterrodeo/ Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/fantasy-restaurant-sean-petrie. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #Podcast #FantasyRestaurant #CulinaryJourney #SeanPetrie #FoodStories #CheeseLovers #BreakfastHacks

  4. Jun 21

    Why Am I Sasha Zaitsev - Radio Free Memphis

    Ever wonder what it feels like to be a radio pirate in Memphis? Sasha Zaitsev shares his unique journey as the mastermind behind Radio Free Memphis, a pirate radio station disrupting the airwaves. Dive into his world of experimental music, designed to challenge and provoke, and uncover what it truly means to march to the beat of your own drum, or in Sasha's case, a noise of his own making.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that chase the story behind the person.Please show them some love on their socials here: https://radiofreememphis.bandcamp.com/Find more info at http://whyamipod.com/why-am-i-sasha-zaitsev-radio-free-memphis.If you want to support the podcast you can do so via https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod#WhyAmI #Podcast #PirateRadio #ExperimentalMusic #MemphisSounds #RadioFreeMemphis #HamRadio #MusicRevolution

  5. Jun 14

    Fantasy Restaurant Dee Parson

    Ever wondered what your ultimate comfort meal would look like if you had no limits? Join me in Dee Parson's fantasy restaurant, where nostalgia and rebellion serve up a side of spicy popcorn chicken. From childhood influences like Grandma's canned Pepsi to the ultimate birthday cake handcrafted by a best friend's mother, Dee's choice of dishes reveals a lifelong journey of taste and sentiment. 🔗 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that chase the story behind the person. Please show them some love on their socials here: www.twitter.com/suprdee2 www.instagram.com/suprdee2 https://suprdee2.com/ www.comicskingdom.com/rosebuds https://www.facebook.com/Suprdee2 Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #WhyAmI #Podcast #FantasyRestaurant #ComfortFood #ChildhoodMemories #SpicyFlavors #CulinaryJourney #PepsiInACan

  6. Jun 7

    Why Am I Brady Drennan - Naval Nuke

    What’s life really like when your workplace is a submarine, your family is 120 sailors, and your phone calls home are measured in words instead of minutes? Navy veteran Brady Drennan shares stories from 38 years of service, from fast attack submarines to aircraft carriers, nuclear power, deployment life, leadership, family, and the little pieces of home that keep people going. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that chase the story behind the person. Please show them some love on their socials here: https://texvet.org/resources/united-states-submarine-veterans-inc https://alegion159.org/index.html Find more info at https://whyamipod.com/why-am-i-brady-drennan-navel-nuke/ If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #WhyAmI #Podcast #Veterans #NavyVeteran #SubmarineVeteran #AircraftCarrier #MilitaryStories #NuclearPower

  7. May 31

    Why Am I Jeffrey Zurek - Volcanologist

    On this episode of Why Am I, Greg talks with scientist and podcaster Jeff Zurek about volcanoes, curiosity, public speaking, “type two fun,” and the strange paths that lead us into the work that lights us up. Jeff has a gift for making science feel less like homework and more like an adventure, especially when he gets into crystals in New Mexico that might help solve a 5,000-year-old volcanic mystery. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that chase the story behind the person. Please show them some love on their socials here: https://bsky.app/profile/whimsicallambda.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/WhimsicalWavelengths https://www.instagram.com/whimsical.wavelengths/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/whimsical-wavelengths/ https://whimsicalwavelengths.com/ Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/why-am-i-jeffrey-zurek-volcanologist. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #WhyAmI #Podcast #SciencePodcast #Volcanoes #Geology #Curiosity #JeffZurek #WhimsicalWavelengths

  8. May 24

    Why Am I Rusty Surrette-Alvarez - Life as a News Anchor

    On this episode of Why Am I, Greg sits down with Rusty, a Bryan-College Station news anchor who sees journalism less as being on TV and more as helping people feel seen. They talk about curiosity, trust, changing media, social media, Texas pride, and why the best stories usually come from everyday people. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that chase the story behind the person. Please show them some love on their socials here: https://www.kbtx.com/authors/rusty-surette/ https://www.facebook.com/rustysurette/ https://www.instagram.com/rustysurette/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@rustysurettetv Find more info at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://whyamipod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #WhyAmI #Podcast #RustySurrette #LocalNews #Journalism #Storytelling #BryanCollegeStation #Texas

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A conversation with people who do interesting things to trace the path that brought them to where they are.

Information

  • Creator
    Greg Sowell
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    177
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Greg Sowell
  • Show Website
    Why Am I Podcast