Wait, What! Why?

The Gallagher's
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Husband and wife duo, Nicole and Dennis Gallagher, dig into the origins of the things that we do on a daily basis.

  1. 06/30/2022

    Ep. 22 Turning Frowns Upside Down

    Hello everyone and welcome back to Wait, What! Why? The podcast that ponders the origins behind the things we do. Thank you for taking the time to join us today as we discuss the origins of America's favorite summer treat, S’mores! Today we look at the origins behind the three ingredients of S'mores, marshmallow, chocolate, and Graham crackers. Did you know there is actually a Mallow Plant? Did you know that Milton Hershey almost didn't live long enough to make the famous chocolate bar that we all love? Find out the shocking history behind the delicious graham cracker and more on this week's episode, "Turning Frowns Upside Down." WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please reach out to us on Instagram,  Twitter and Facebook at  waitwhatwhypod.  You can also always email us at waitwhatwhypod@gmail.com.  Let us know what you would like us to talk about on future episodes! BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY? Support the show

    41 min

  2. 06/17/2022

    Ep. 21 A Good Witch Could Get Past That Veil

    Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 21, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind the white wedding dress and some wedding superstitions. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please reach out to us on Instagram,  Twitter and Facebook at  waitwhatwhypod.  You can also always email us at waitwhatwhypod@gmail.com.  Let us know what you would like us to talk about on future episodes! BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY? Sources for this episode: Wedding Dress A Brief History of the White Wedding Dress 13 Wedding Superstitions Explained Support the show

    33 min

  3. 06/03/2022

    Ep. 20 Watch Out For the Kidnappers, Ladies

    Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 20, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind wedding traditions. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please reach out to us on Instagram,  Twitter and Facebook at  waitwhatwhypod.  You can also always email us at waitwhatwhypod@gmail.com.  Let us know what you would like us to talk about on future episodes! BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY? Sources for this episode: The Origin of Wedding Rings: Ancient Traditions or Marketing Invention The Origins of Wedding Rings and why They’re Worn on the Left Hand A Brief History of the White Wedding Dress The History of Wedding Cake: It's Origins and Symbolism  7 Wedding Cake Traditions and Their Meanings 12 Weird Wedding Cake Facts Origins of Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue for Brides 21 Surprising Historical Duties of the Wedding The History of Wedding Parties Support the show

    39 min

  4. 05/21/2022

    Ep. 19 One To Grow On

    Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 19, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind birthday traditions. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please reach out to us on Instagram at  waitwhatwhypod.  You can also always email us at waitwhatwhypod@gmail.com.  Let us know what you would like us to talk about on future episodes! BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY? Sources for this episode: This day in history for May 23 1974 The Strange Origins of Birthday Celebrations How Did the Traditions of Birthdays Begin? Birthdays This is Why You Get to Celebrate Your Birthday Every Year Here’s Why You Celebrate Your Birthday with Cake and Candles Why Do We Blow Out Birthday Candles on Cakes? Birthday Cake  The Science and History Behind Your Happy Birthday Support the show

    41 min

  5. 05/05/2022

    Ep. 18 It's NOT All About The Margaritas

    Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 18, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind Cinco de Mayo. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please reach out to us on any social media at  waitwhatwhypod. This includes Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can also always email us at waitwhatwhypod@gmail.com.  Let us know what you would like us to talk about on future episodes! BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY? Sources for this episode: Do You Know the Real Origins of Cinco De Mayo? Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo The Facts and History of Cinco de Mayo 5 Facts About Cinco de Mayo's History and Meaning How Cinco de Mayo Helped Prevent a Confederate Victory in the Civil War A brief history of Cinco de Mayo, from the Battle of Puebla to growing celebrations in California Support the show

    29 min

  6. 04/22/2022

    Ep. 17 Near Beer and Skeletor

    Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 17, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind beer in America. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please reach out to us on any social media at  waitwhatwhypod. This includes Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can also always email us at waitwhatwhypod@gmail.com.  Let us know what you would like us to talk about on future episodes! BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY? Sources: A Brief History of Beer in AmericaA Concise History of America’s Brewing Industry Beer and American History Beer played an important part in Pilgrim life Here's to Beer: the Numbers and the Origins Behind the Suds History of Beer in America How The Story Of Beer Is The Story Of AmericaThe History of Beer in America – The First Brewery & More!Support the show

    41 min

  7. 04/10/2022

    Ep. 16 I'm a Deity, I'll Drink Where I Want

    Disclaimer: We apologize for the recording quality. We didn't realize it at the time of recording.  After the fact, Den and I decided not to re-record given that our conversations were authentic and we didn't think we could replicate that. Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 16, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind beer. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please reach out to us on any social media at  waitwhatwhypod. This includes Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can also always email us at waitwhatwhypod@gmail.com.  Let us know what you would like us to talk about on future episodes! BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY? Sources for this episode: Who invented beer? Pharaoh Ale Beer from Ancient Egypt to modern GermanyThe Ancient History of Beer How the First Beer Was Actually a Gift from an Ancient Sumerian Goddess and Her Brewers Beer in the Ancient World Support the show

    46 min

  8. 03/24/2022

    Ep. 15 Taco Liberty Bell

    Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 15, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind April Fools Day. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Please reach out to us on any social media at  waitwhatwhypod. This includes Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can also always email us at waitwhatwhypod@gmail.com.  Let us know what you would like us to talk about on future episodes! BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY? Sources: Hunt the Gowk History.com/April fools Day Preen Tail Day Top 100 April Fool's Day Hoaxes of All Time April Fools Day Support the show

    58 min
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Husband and wife duo, Nicole and Dennis Gallagher, dig into the origins of the things that we do on a daily basis.

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  • Creator
    The Gallagher's
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2023 Wait, What! Why?
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