But Why is a show led by kids. They ask the questions and we find the answers. It’s a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the world. Know a kid with a question? Record it with a smartphone. Be sure to include your kid's first name, age, and town and send the recording to questions@butwhykids.org!
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Do you want to know the truth? Do you think outside the box? Are you looking for answers? This is your show!!!
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Pop culture matters...But why tho? Looking to catch up on pop culture? We're reviewing the latest movies and television, interviewing industry creatives, and of course - breaking down why all the things we love matter. But Why Tho? is a bi-weekly podcast where we'll dive into the past week in pop culture and get to discoursing on important conversations. Additionally, you'll be able to check out But Why Tho? Reviews, our review show where we give you a quick spoiler-free review of the latest ...
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Brought to you by NAEMSP and the University of Missouri, our mission is to provide education to the EMS practitioner who is always asking “But why?” using physician-level expert commentary, queries from paramedics, and some good old-fashioned humor.
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Join us as we dive into the intersection of pop culture and groundbreaking science, unraveling the stories that have shaped our scientific landscape. This podcast covers historical and life-altering moments, serving them up in a witty and relatable style that even industry newbies can savor.
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A podcast by game developers discussing the game play and design of fun, memorable video games from their past. A round table format features weekly guests that discuss a choice game or experience.
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A philosophy themed comedy podcast starring NYC comedian, Josh Carter and Brooklyn College Philosopher, Nayanci Lopez
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But Why? And Other Questions... is a Podcast that asks the important questions in life... There is a point in everyone’s life when you realise everyone doesn’t think in the same way you do... The truths you deemed universal constants; nope. You find out that even the people you viewed as friends, rational beings, are harbouring views so ridiculous and wrong that you question the wisdom of your relationship. I was in University when it happened to me. I can’t remember how we got around to the ...
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A podcast by two curious gals, Taylor Kelley and Stephanie McIntosh, ready for a new dimension... Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/butlikewhy/support
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Each week Pat and Eric answer a couple questions so you don't get stumped when your kid says "But Daddy Why..."
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That’s a question a lot of people have, honestly. But a kid named Rosie was bold enough to ask us to investigate why. So, in the latest episode, we dig in on why cockroaches get such a bad rap and why you might want to reconsider if you’re not a fan. Only two percent of the world’s cockroaches are considered pests. Those are the ones that can live …
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Episode 47: Binge vs. Weekly Round 82 *Ding Ding*
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This week, Alex, Kate, and Swara get in the boxing ring yet again to bout over binge models versus weekly models for television releases.
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Here's another masterpiece for ya'll. So sit back relax have a drink or smoke and chill out. Love it.Av Agent Dark Booty & Metatron Infinity
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Why do lizards have scales? Why are reptiles cold-blooded? Why do lizards have long tongues? How do lizards grow their tails back? Are crocodiles dinosaurs? What’s the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Why do crocodile eyes look like they have mirrors in the back? How do crocodiles chomp? Why do crocodile teeth stay sharp? Why are cr…
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Episode 46: Play More Indie Games
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This week, Alex and Kate are joined by Mike Towndrow of Six One Indie and The Indie Council podcast to talk about the state of indie games.
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INTERVIEW: Abubakar Salim Explores The Complexity And Vibrancy Of Grief
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After his panel at SXSW, I spoke to the actor-turned-studio head Abubakar Salim. Surgent Studios' debut game, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, which is published under the EA Originals banner, is a story about grief. But unlike other forms of media tackling the subject, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is a vibrant blend of Bantu mythology, each level taking the player…
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Don't be so judgmental when it comes to AI. You shouldn't knock it until you try it.Av Agent Dark Booty & Metatron Infinity
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INTERVIEW: Goran Stolevski on 'Housekeeping for Beginners'
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We interview director Goran Stolevski about his new movie Housekeeping for Beginners. He shares what it's like growing up in a crowded house, working with young and untrained actors, and the importance of throwing away the rules.
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Why do ballerinas wear ballet shoes?
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Why do people dance? Where did ballet come from? How do you make pointe shoes for ballet? How does practice make you better at things? But Why visited Dance Theatre of Harlem to get answers to these questions with company artists Derek Brockington and Lindsey Donnell. Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript…
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The Deadly Glow of the Radium Girls
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The Radium Girls were one of the most sought-after jobs in the US during the war. The women who worked there were known for how beautifully the glowed and their skilled labor with Radium. Little did they know they were slowly being poisoned and their employers were hiding it even as they started to die.…
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Imagine having a headache or pain and popping a few Tylenols only to be poisoned and die within a few hours. The Tylenol murders rocked the nation and changed how all of our items are packaged. Still unsolved, these cases caused massive public panic and recalls before our drugs and food completely changed how we sell and expect to receive our produ…
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The Mysterious Case of Typhoid Mary
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The story of Mary Malolon AKA Typhoid Mary. Who was she and how did her life and isolation teach us about pathogens and cross contamination. Her life altered what we know, not only about salmonella and food safety, but how diseases travel.Av Microbac
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Welcome to Okay, But Why...A Science and Pop Culture Podcast!
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A show that explains how some of the most significant pop culture events have changed our scientific world!Av Microbac
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Episode 45: Cinema for Gaza and Quiet on Set
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CW: This episode discusses child abuse and sexual abuse at great length. This week, Alex, Neysha, and Swara talk about the ongoing Cinema for Gaza fundraiser and the documentary "Quiet on Set."
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War is moronic and if you like you're weird.Av Agent Dark Booty & Metatron Infinity
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INTERVIEW: Open Roads Team Wants You To Call Your Mom
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Developed by the Open Roads Team and published by Annapurna Interactive, Open Roads doesn't rest on its laurels, which are its lead actresses, Kaitlyn Dever and Kerri Russell. Instead the game's dialogue, choices, and immersive art style is core to this mother-daughter story. We spoke with the Open Roads Team developers which included Amy Fincher (…
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Episode 44: Hands Up For Akira Toriyama
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Earlier this month we lost the iconic storyteller, Akira Toriyama. This week, we remember him.
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You'll never believe what We heard!!!
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Guess what we heard, listen and find out.Av Agent Dark Booty & Metatron Infinity
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REVIEW: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
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Jason and Prab review Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, but is the second lega-sequel in the franchise Firemaster hot or Death Chill cold?
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A solar eclipse is coming to North America on April 8, 2024. The moon will line up perfectly between the Earth and the sun, blocking out the sun’s light and casting a shadow that will pass over parts of Mexico, the United States and Canada. People in the path of totality will experience a few minutes of darkness during the day as the moon perfectly…
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It's time to open your minds and welcome in the New Earth frequencies. Don't be alarmed these are positive vibes we are sending you. So live long and prosper :)Av Agent Dark Booty & Metatron Infinity
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Debunking Flat Earth & What Really Fell From The Heavens
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Heavens to Betsie, hold on to your shorts it's going to be a cold one. So lock your doors and lend me an ear or two.Av Agent Dark Booty & Metatron Infinity
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How do invasive species take over?
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Why are there Burmese pythons and chameleons in the Florida Everglades? We might not know how those animals arrived but they are causing damage to the natural ecosystem. An invasive species out competes native plants and animals in an ecosystem. So how does this happen? But Why travels to the Everglades to learn more about how and why species end u…
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Episode 37: Artificial Intelligence and EMS
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For paramedics, click HERE for CAPCE credit! This episode is brought to you by Eolas Medical. General Devices is the one-stop app for healthcare professionals. The Eolas platform is a mobile-first file-sharing and communications platform designed specifically for frontline clinical staff. It's built for clinicians, by clinicians and our mission is …
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Episode 43: Are The Oscars More Diverse This Year? Alex Asks to a Chorus of Laughing "No's"
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This week, we're talking about the Oscar's. Alex, Kate, and Jason talk about everything they watched (which is more than the voters), what they avoided, and the real snubbs that weren't Margot Robbie.
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I going to need you to really open your mind on this one. With the ever-growing suffering in this world. We attempt to "fill in the blank"...Av Agent Dark Booty & Metatron Infinity
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We have our first guest on our show. So hold on tight and get ready for the ride of your life.Av Agent Dark Booty & Metatron Infinity
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How is snow made and what’s it made out of? Why is it white and sparkly? Why do snowflakes look different? Can snowstorms have thunder? Why do some places, like mountains, get more snow than others? Answers to all of your questions about snow, with Seth Linden, who works for the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado. Plus we…
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Episode 42: Piracy is Our Oral Tradition
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What do you do when companies are erasing art from existence? What do you do if you never really own media if its digital? Alex, Kate, and Adrian talk about the erasing of Funimation as a platform, the taking down of games, and other general dystopian "you don't own it" corporate attitudes and where piracy fits into it all.…
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For this episode, we tuned it to a pleasant 432hz for your viewing pleasure. This will be our new standard going forward. So look no further. Have a nice day.Av Agent Dark Booty & Metatron Infinity
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In this first episode, we cover everything from technology to living in a simulation. This is our first podcast ever. We're just kinda winging it. ThanksAv Agent Dark Booty & Metatron Infinity
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How do glasses work? Why do some people need glasses and other people don’t? Why do we have different eye colors? We answer your questions about glasses and eyes in the second of two episodes with Dr. Sujata Singh, a pediatric ophthalmologist at the University of Vermont Medical Center. And we hear from Maggie, a kid with low vision, about what it’…
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This week, Alex, Kate, and Neysha talk about body diversity in media and how casting thin actresses for buff characters perpetuates outdated and colonial ideas of beauty.
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Why do we have two eyes if we only see one image?
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What shape are our eyes? What are they made of? How do they work? What’s the point of having two eyes if we only see one image? Why do we blink? What’s the point of tears and why are they salty? We answer your questions about eyes in the first of two episodes with Dr. Sujata Singh, a pediatric ophthalmologist at the University of Vermont Medical Ce…
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Episode 40: But Like, What If Steamboat Willy F***ed?
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This week, Alex, Kate, and Jason talk public domain and why everyone collectively went "But Like, What If Steamboat Willy F***ed?" They discuss the immediate reaction to make anything public domain sexy or a horror story from Pooh Blood & Honey to all of the muder-varients of Steamboat Willy.
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What if the world started spinning backward?
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We’ve collaborated with our podcast friends at What If World to bring you the first (and only) episode of…But Why If World! In this episode we jointly answer some “what if” questions. What if cereal could talk to us? What if dinosaurs didn’t lay eggs? What if the world started spinning backwards? Take a listen to this curious collaboration. Downloa…
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Episode 39: Do People Like Sci-Fi? (Seems Like No)
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This week, Alex, Kate, and Matt ask the question: Do people really like sci-fi? Or do they just like space fantasy and think that everything else is boring?
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For our last episode of each year, we often like to ask our listeners around the world to send us something fun. This year, we wanted you to tell us what makes you happy and you had a lot to share on that topic! Our listeners find happiness in spending time with friends, family, and pets and in doing activities they love: playing with friends, toys…
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This week Alex, Kate, and Matt get together to say goodbye to 2023 and talk about all the things they loved in pop culture throughout the year. From video games to movies and why Godzilla Minus One needs an oscar, listen to our last episode of 2023.
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Almost half the people in the world speak at least two languages. And, it turns out, that includes a lot of But Why listeners! In this episode we talk about what it’s like to speak multiple languages and kids from around the world share phrases in many different languages so we can all learn something new! Plus, linguist and professor Anna Babel an…
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Episode 37: "Why" Is The Spice of Life
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This week Alex is joined by Jason and Adrian to talk about the validity of disliking things, and how sometimes it’s alright to hate stuff, no matter what the internet says. From Star Wars to Fast X and beyond, there’s something for everyone (to dislike).
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How are electric guitars made? How are guitar strings made? And how, exactly, do guitars work? We’re answering questions about electric guitars with local luthier (guitarmaker) Lea in Burlington, Vermont. Creston gave us a tour of his studio–including his custom glitter room, to help us understand what goes into making an electric guitar. Download …
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From Patreon: I Bet You Haven't Seen This - Episode 1
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[From Patreon] Welcome to a new bi-weekly Patreon exclusive show, I Bet You Haven't Seen This. Every other week, Patrons at any tier will get to hear about at least three things we bet you haven't seen and why you totally should. This week, But Why Tho's Senior Editor Jason takes the reigns to walk you through what's on VOD, what's seating in theat…
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Episode 36: We're All A Little Bloodthirsty
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This week, Alex, Adrian, and Kate talk about the appeal of competition as entertainment. From Survivor to The Challenge and Physical 100, the trio talk about why they like watching this specific genre of entertainment and why we're all just a little bloodthirsty in the end.
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INTERVIEW: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan with Art Director Ovidio Cartagena
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Wizards of the Coast and Magic: the Gathering have been embracing diversity in fantasy storytelling. With a beautifully adapted Lord of the Rings set that was released earlier in 2023 and The Lost Caverns of Ixalan set, it's a beautiful time to see yourself represented in fantasy in ways that haven't been present before. This month, Magic the Gathe…
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For the past 50 years, visitors to the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. were able to see giant pandas. But recently, China asked for those pandas back. (Technically, all pandas in the United States are considered “on loan” from China.) With pandas in the news, we’re bringing back the episode from our 2022 field trip to the zoo. Zookeepe…
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If this week’s episode was a cereal it would be Oops All Recommendations. Listen along as Alex, Swara, and Adrian share the things that have them excited. From manga to TV to games and beyond, if you’re looking for something to love we’ve got you covered.
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Why do we celebrate birthdays? Why do we have birthday cakes? Why do we blow out candles on our birthdays? Why are our birthdays on the same date but a different day of the week each year? This episode has answers to all of your birthday questions - plus we hear about unique birthday traditions sent in by our listeners! Download our learning guides…
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INTERVIEW: Saga And Horror In Alan Wake II With Sam Lake & Kyle Rowley
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Alan Wake II is already set to be one of the top games of the year. With layered horror storytelling and a mixed-medium approach to game design, this sequel to 2010's Alan Wake carries on the legacy of one of gaming's biggest horror-mystery icons. Developed by Remedy Entertainment and published by Epic Games, we got the chance to talk with Creative…
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Episode 34: Talking About Pop Culture When The World Is On Fire
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This week, Alex, Kate, and Swara skip the news, skip the jokes, and get serious. Whether it's saying, "it's a great year for gaming," when every studio is laying off developers, talking about movies during a strike, or having podcasts while a genocide is being allowed to happen, how do we keep talking about pop culture when the world is so...bad? I…
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