Why Would You Ask That?

By Why Would You Ask That?

Remy, Karen, and M answer your bizarre questions! We will talk everything from trivia to true crime to paranormal fun— and when we get questions, we'll ask our own and pile on. We HAVE to know.
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Why Would You Ask That? episodes:

September 18, 2023 Snap, Crackle, Rhubarb?
In Yorkshire there is a special practice that forces a plant to grow so fast, so quick, that if you are quiet, you can hear it snapping and popping in its vain attempt to reach the sky. Candy pink and pale, this delectable vegetable attracts people who wish to sit in silence and hear it grow. We thought we'd give you a short, sweet episode this week after a few longer ones. Enjoy!

CW: Illness and Health Conditions (food related)

Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]

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25min
September 12, 2023 Stede-y On, Pirate
Blackbeard. Captain Kidd. Stede Bonnet? Pirates have an illustrious and romanticized history, making the golden age of pirates capture the imaginations of so many. Especially lately, with some very queer pirates in some very queer shows. We dive into one in particular: Stede the Gentleman Pirate and his babygirl status in Blackbeard's lap! How much truth is there to it?

CW: Slavery, Murder, Gun Fights, Imprisonment, Death

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1h 37min
September 05, 2023 Questions After Dark: Presidential Peckers
It's common knowledge that US Presidents are 100% male, and equally common knowledge that more than one are known for their sexual exploits. This week's listener question is about what sort of equipment some of our previous presidents have been working with and whose was biggest. We dive into the trousers of the presidents past to figure out where they've been putting them and how some of them measure up to American imagination.

CW: Murder, Sex/Sex Work, Nazis, Deportation

Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]

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1h 37min
August 29, 2023 The Tear Down: We All Float On
What happens if you turn gravity off on this supposedly Flat Earth of ours? How is everything staying on the plate? How is it that the atmosphere doesn't just float away?! Welcome the the third and last installment of the Flat Earth takedown, where Remy has this theory pinned like a bug. We conclude that without gravity, things are a bit... off. This last episode is our longest, and we hope you love it!

CW: Free fall (I couldn't think of more so if you want one added, let us know!)

Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]

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1h 40min
August 21, 2023 The Tear Down: Scaling The Ice Wall
Come with us once again to explore this flat Earth of ours. Where we are desperate to find out what lies beyond... the ICE WALL. Like a paper plate, Antarctica keeps the rest of the flat Earth from spilling onto the picnic blanket of the Universe, and NASA guards this secret. But wait... what's this? It turns out that it isn't as closely guarded as THEY say it is! Join us on this journey through Flat Earth Theory and watch as we poke holes in this paper plate.

This episode is extra long, so enjoy those extra minutes!

CW: Religion, Vague Cosmic Horror, Ocean Peril, Aliens

Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]

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1h 32min
August 16, 2023 The Tear Down: Frisbeeing Through Space
Standing in the desert, admiring the flat plane of the earth... it stretches on forever. Flat. Flat... because the earth has no curves, not a single one, according to some people. And also, the sun? It's very close. And— Sorry, we didn't mean to descend into chaos and scare you. Listen in. Learn about how some people believe the Earth is flat. And then eviscerate the idea.

CW: Extensive talk of Christianity / God, Manipulation

Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]

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1h 18min
August 08, 2023 Alcohol: Truth Lubricant?
Alcohol has a history far longer than humans— and we carry beliefs about it that stretch to as long as the history of language. What is it about alcohol that has us both fear and love it as a cultural intoxicant? Why has it persisted for thousands of years as a tool for sociability and more? And how many animals do you think will follow in our footsteps?

CW: Alcohol Use/Being Drunk, Some Slight Bullying, Animal Testing/Experimentation

Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]

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1h 9min
July 31, 2023 Do Insects Dream of Electric Bugs?
Bugs lead complicated little bug lives. Bug work. Bug taxes. Bug... dreams? In this episode, we answer listener Cody's question about what goes on in the minds of bugs and arachnids. We sift through the tiny minds to try to figure out what haunts them in the night, or day, or during bug nap time. Do we know if bugs can actually sleep? Can they think? Can they dream? Do bugs have... feelings? Enjoy this super size episode. Just because our subjects are small doesn't mean the discussion has to be.

CW: Bugs (general), Flies, Bees, Spiders (house, jumping), Animal Experiments, Covid

Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]

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1h 28min
July 24, 2023 Two Steam Engines, Zero Feet Apart
What's the strangest promotion you could think of? There's a long list of them— and today we discuss the strangely popular trend that railroad companies engaged in to attract more customers. We point at one event in particular, where catastrophe was served alongside circus peanuts for the enjoyment of thousands. Come one, come all— to Crush, TX for the ultimate rubbernecking experience.

CW: Train Wreck, Death, Bodily Harm, Eye Trauma

Special Credit to Scott Joplin's "the Great Crush Collision March" from 1896 for the extra music this episode.

Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]

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41min
July 17, 2023 Barbara Millicent Roberts: Dirty Little Secrets pt 2
Barbie is a cultural icon that has been spoofed, marketed, and copied into the mainstream! But what dirty little secrets has she been hiding in her closet? Last week we learned about Barbie's mom, Ruth, and her sexy inspiration plus some extra about Ken! This week, we'll learn some more personal controversies behind Barbie herself and the organization that said "I crave vengeance!" Me too, Barbie, me too.

CW: Mental Health, Body Issues, Microaggressions, Sex Work

Music provided by Dark Fantasy Studios. [License]

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45min

FAQs about Why Would You Ask That?:

How many episodes does Why Would You Ask That? have?

The podcast currently has 148 episodes available.