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. 2d ago

    Why Her Drink Order Always Needs Three Cubes - Fantasy Restaurant Marisa Helene Mast

    What can a fantasy meal tell you about a person's whole life story? In this warm-up round with Marissa, three ice cubes are non-negotiable, pasta fagioli is a straight line back to childhood, and strawberry shortcake shows up every single birthday without fail. It's a playful, surprisingly tender bite-sized appetizer before the full conversation on Why Am I. 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://linktr.ee/Calltimetheatrepod https://www.instagram.com/eclectic_eccentric_14/ https://www.tiktok.com/@eclectic_eccentric_14 Find more info at http://whyamipod.com/episode/why-her-drink-order-always-needs-three-cubes-fantasy-restaurant-marisa-helene-mast. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod #podcast #WhyAmI #FantasyRestaurant #FoodMemories #ComfortFood #StrawberryShortcake #PastaFagioli #WarmUpRound #GetToKnowMe

  2. Sep 7

    Why This Trainer Never Says a Dog's Name

    Did you know a dog can smell a diabetic emergency coming twenty minutes before your glucose monitor catches it? Terry Cadle has spent forty years training dogs, from field trial champions to diabetic alert and seizure alert dogs, and he joins Greg to unpack the surprisingly simple psychology behind it all. Along the way they get into fatherhood, small-town roots, life on the road delivering dogs across the country, and the quiet moments that make it all worth it. 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.riversedgeda.com/ https://www.facebook.com/riversedgedogacademy/ https://www.instagram.com/riversedge_dogacademy/ Find more info at http://whyamipod.com/episode/why-this-trainer-never-says-a-dog-s-name. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod #podcast #WhyAmI #TerryCadle #DiabeticAlertDog #DogTraining #ServiceDogs #AnimalPsychology #CollegeStation #FamilyStory

  3. Aug 31

    His Cheese Smells Like Trouble - Fantasy Restaurant Joe Iconis

    What does your dream meal say about where you come from? In this Fantasy Restaurant warm-up, Joe Iconis builds a menu that's part sophistication, part childhood memory, from a Manhattan on the rocks all the way to his grandma's West Virginia-Italian pasta with anchovies. Along the way there's talk of cheesy pop tarts, bottomless bread cornucopias, and the perfect ratio of cookies to fruit, all of it circling back to family, comfort, and the joy of a really good cheese plate. 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://mrjoeiconis.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mrjoeiconis/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjoeiconis Find more info at https://whyamipod.com/episode/his-cheese-smells-like-trouble-fantasy-restaurant-joe-iconis If you want to support the podcast you can do so via https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod #WhyAmI #Podcast #JoeIconis #MusicalTheater #Songwriting #Creativity #PerformanceArt #Broadway

  4. Aug 24

    Fantasy Restaurant Marten Carlson

    What if your whole life could be mapped out in a single meal? In this Fantasy Restaurant warm-up, Martin builds a menu entirely out of memory - a dark and stormy from a Decatur bar, saline-injected wings from a long-gone college dive, a bacon-loaded salad from his family's Wisconsin cabin, and a milkshake that doubles as the backdrop for the day he quit a job. Along the way we get a mini tour of a life split between Indiana roots and Wisconsin summers, and a reminder that the best comfort food always comes with a story attached.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.mattressclarity.com/author/martencarlson/https://open.spotify.com/show/2SjwX9XW4VYQMAH3ZhBJAGFind 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 #MartinCarlson #FilmFanatic #MattressReviewer #PassionProjects #CreativeProcess

  5. Aug 17

    Fantasy Restaurant Brady Drennan

    What if a beer on a beachside stool in Maui, watching your own submarine anchored just offshore, became one of the best meals of your life? In this episode of the Fantasy Restaurant warm-up, Brady Drennan orders up a five-course meal that traces his path from a Navy submariner to a self-proclaimed rice-and-salmon purist, with stops in San Diego, Ireland, and a very sketchy roadside shrimp cooler in Texas along the way. It's a fun, easygoing conversation about how flavor, memory, and place get tangled up together, and why the best meals are really about the moment you're in. 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: Find more info at http://whyamipod.com/episode/fantasy-restaurant-brady-drennan. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod #podcast #WhyAmI #FantasyRestaurant #NavySubmariner #FoodMemories #SanDiego #KeyLimePie #Guinness #ComfortFood

  6. Aug 10

    Why Am I Marisa Helene Mast - Theater Performer And Podcaster

    What does it take to feel at home on a stage, even when you can't quite let loose anywhere else? This episode, Greg sits down with actor, coach, and podcaster Marisa Mast to talk about growing up in a theater household, playing a psychopath in Evil Dead the Musical, and why she calls acting both heaven and home. Along the way they get into vulnerability, self-discovery through character work, the strange magic of a sold-out crowd, and the joy of building a show, Call Time: A Theater Pod, dedicated to hyping up everyone else's passion instead of her own. 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://linktr.ee/Calltimetheatrepod https://www.instagram.com/eclectic_eccentric_14/ https://www.tiktok.com/@eclectic_eccentric_14 Find more info at http://whyamipod.com/episode/why-am-i-marisa-helene-mast-theater-performer-and-podcaster. If you want to support the podcast you can do so via https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod #podcast #WhyAmI #Theater #ActingLife #EvilDeadTheMusical #CallTimePod #Vulnerability #ArtsCommunity #NicheExpertise #Broadway

  7. Aug 3

    Fantasy Restaurant Jeffrey Zurek

    Welcome to the warmup exercise for the Why Am I podcast called “the Fantasy Restaurant.” In here, my guests get to pick their favorite: drink, appetizer, main, sides, and dessert…anything goes. Jeff puts together what I would describe as comfort food. It sounds hearty, simple, and delicious. I hope you enjoy this meal with Jeff. 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: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/whimsicallambda.bsky.social FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/WhimsicalWavelengths Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whimsical.wavelengths/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/whimsical-wavelengths/ Web: 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. Jul 27

    Why Am I Joe Iconis - Musical Writer And performer

    Ever wondered how a kid who was once afraid to connect found his voice on the stages of New York City? In this episode, Greg chats with Joe Iconis, renowned for weaving personal truths into his musicals. Discover how Joe's journey to becoming a celebrated writer and performer unfolded through sheer honesty and a love for the art form. Watch now: https://youtu.be/L--OhdifqWo @mrjoeiconis 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://mrjoeiconis.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mrjoeiconis/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjoeiconis 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 #JoeIconis #MusicalTheater #Songwriting #Creativity #PerformanceArt #Broadway

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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
    186
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Greg Sowell
  • Show Website
    Why Am I Podcast