I'll Tell You Why

I'll Tell You Why

Hosted by Jenni Fink, an author and senior editor at Newsweek, I'll Tell You Why, is a podcast where we uncover the truth - and sometimes rumors - about how some of the biggest trends, traditions and the completely random got started.

  1. 10/09/2025

    Why Do We Have Macaroni and Cheese? Thank an American President

    Macaroni and cheese is an American staple and without the American revolution we may have never gotten this culinary staple.

  2. 09/04/2025

    Why Do We Have K9 Corps? How Americans Donated Dogs to the Military

    The military's K9 Corps needed recruits to get started and it began with people giving up their pets.

  3. 08/21/2025

    Why Do We Eat Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner?

    Eating three meals a day isn't rooted in health or human needs. It's rooted in the industrial revolution, a moral conundrum and the British Navy.

  4. 08/07/2025

    Why Do We Have Summer Off From School?

    Kids didn't always have summer vacation and we have some of America's most iconic families to thank for why schools are out for summer.

  5. 07/24/2025

    Why Is Coffee Called a "Cup of Joe?" A Military Legend Explained

    There are 3 main stories as to why coffee is called a "cup of Joe" and one involves a very annoyed boss.

  6. 07/10/2025

    Was A1 Steak Sauce Created During the Civil War?

    A1 Steak Sauce was created for a king, but the bottle says it was made smack dab in the middle of the Civil War. This is the story of a royal recipe and a business opportunity one man couldn't resist.

  7. 06/26/2025

    How Did a Pet Baboon Fight in World War I? The Story of Corporal Jackie

    When Albert Marr enlisted in the military, he asked to bring his pet baboon with him. This is the story of a great war, fierce bravery and an unlikely friendship.

  8. 06/19/2025

    Why Do We Tip in the U.S.? The Dark Origin Story

    Tipping is more common in the U.S. than in Europe which is weird since Europeans actually gave Americans the idea. This is the story of aristocracy, slavery and the potential for economic upheaval.

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Hosted by Jenni Fink, an author and senior editor at Newsweek, I'll Tell You Why, is a podcast where we uncover the truth - and sometimes rumors - about how some of the biggest trends, traditions and the completely random got started.

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  • Creator
    I'll Tell You Why
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
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