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Ep. 14 LeBron James Doesn't Have Anything on St. Patrick
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03/11/22 • 33 min
Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 14, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind St. Patrick's Day.
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BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY?Sources:
History.Com/St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day: Why Do We wear Green?
All the pubs in Ireland used to be closed on St. Patrick’s Day
Ep. 10 Quitters Day
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01/14/22 • 39 min
Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 10 husband and wife duo, Nicole and Dennis, discuss the origins behind the New Years Resolutions.
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Sources for this episode:
The History of New Year's Resolutions
Top 10 Most Common New Year's Resolutions
The average American abandons their New Year’s resolution by this date.
Ep. 22 Turning Frowns Upside Down
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06/30/22 • 40 min
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."
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Ep. 21 A Good Witch Could Get Past That Veil
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06/17/22 • 32 min
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.
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Sources for this episode:
Wedding Dress
A Brief History of the White Wedding Dress
Ep. 20 Watch Out For the Kidnappers, Ladies
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06/03/22 • 38 min
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.
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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
Origins of Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue for Brides
21 Surprising Historical Duties of the Wedding
Ep. 19 One To Grow On
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05/21/22 • 41 min
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.
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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?
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?
Ep. 18 It's NOT All About The Margaritas
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05/05/22 • 28 min
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.
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BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY?Sources for this episode:
Do You Know the Real Origins of 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
Ep. 17 Near Beer and Skeletor
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04/22/22 • 40 min
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.
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BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY?Sources:
A Brief History of Beer in America
A Concise History of America’s Brewing Industry
Beer played an important part in Pilgrim life
Here's to Beer: the Numbers and the Origins Behind the Suds
How The Story Of Beer Is The Story Of AmericaThe History of Beer in America – The First Brewery & More!
Ep. 16 I'm a Deity, I'll Drink Where I Want
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04/10/22 • 45 min
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.
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BECOME A PATRON OF WAIT, WHAT! WHY?Sources for this episode:
Who invented beer?Pharaoh Ale
Beer from Ancient Egypt to modern Germany
How the First Beer Was Actually a Gift from an Ancient Sumerian Goddess and Her Brewers
Ep. 11 Let's Go Snurfing
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01/28/22 • 48 min
Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 11, Nicole and her daughter Hannah, discuss the origins behind downhill skiing.
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Sources for this episode:
Where did skiing come from?
The Invention of the Ski Chairlift
A Brief History Of Skiing- How Did We Get Where We Are Today?.
TIMELINE OF IMPORTANT SKI HISTORY DATES
The Top 10 Fun Facts About Skiing
FIVE INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ALPINE SKIING
Article: How a Sneak Attack By Norway’s Skiing Soldiers Deprived the Nazis of the Atomic Bomb
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FAQ
How many episodes does Wait, What! Why? have?
Wait, What! Why? currently has 25 episodes available.
What topics does Wait, What! Why? cover?
The podcast is about Scary, Society & Culture, History, Holidays, Funny, Comedy and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Wait, What! Why??
The episode title 'Ep. 21 A Good Witch Could Get Past That Veil' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Wait, What! Why??
The average episode length on Wait, What! Why? is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of Wait, What! Why? released?
Episodes of Wait, What! Why? are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Wait, What! Why??
The first episode of Wait, What! Why? was released on Jul 19, 2021.
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