
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/Calltimetheatrepodhttps://www.instagram.com/eclectic_eccentric_14/https://www.tiktok.com/@eclectic_eccentric_14Find 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
Sep 14
19 min

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
Sep 7
1 hr 23 min

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/@mrjoeiconisFind more info at https://whyamipod.com/episode/his-cheese-smells-like-trouble-fantasy-restaurant-joe-iconisIf you want to support the podcast you can do so via https://www.patreon.com/whyamipod#WhyAmI #Podcast #JoeIconis #MusicalTheater #Songwriting #Creativity #PerformanceArt #Broadway
Aug 31
24 min

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
Aug 24
15 min

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
Aug 17
20 min

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/Calltimetheatrepodhttps://www.instagram.com/eclectic_eccentric_14/https://www.tiktok.com/@eclectic_eccentric_14Find 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
Aug 10
1 hr 7 min

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.socialFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/WhimsicalWavelengthsInstagram: 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
Aug 3
9 min

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 @mrjoeiconisDon'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/@mrjoeiconisFind 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
Jul 27
52 min

Have you ever wondered what path leads someone to become a professional mattress reviewer? Meet Martin Carlson, a film fanatic who journeyed from a childhood love of Abbott and Costello to an unlikely career in sleep products. Join us as we dive into the world of niche expertise, the delicate dance of balancing passions with practicalities, and the creative process behind Martin's unique career story.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
Jul 19
1 hr 1 min

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=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@rustysurettetvFind 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
Jul 13
9 min
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