Why Is That Podcast

In episode 32 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the popular slang words for money in Buck, Quid, Bradman and Loonie. Audio: Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1354456347 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Why-Is-That-Podcast-id1190992 RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/aura... Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Izphh... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-Wh... Email: whyisthatpod@gmail.com

In episode 31 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins of the term Jumbo Shrimp. Audio: Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1354456347 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Why-Is-That-Podcast-id1190992 RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/aura... Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Izphh... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-Wh... Email: whyisthatpod@gmail.com

In episode 25 of the Why Is That Podcast we explore the origins of Houston Street in New York and the city of Houston, Texas in order to discover why they are spelled the same, but pronounced differently. Audio: Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1354456347 RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/aura... Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Izphh... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-Wh... Email: whyisthatpod@gmail.com

In episode 12 of the Why Is That Podcast we discuss why it is that the various countries of the world drive on the side of the road that they do. Audio: Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ Podcast Republic: http://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1354456347 RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/aura... Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Izphh... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-Wh... Email: whyisthatpod@gmail.com

Today, the 4th of July, is American Independence Day. In celebration the Why Is That Podcast is exploring why it is that America is called America. This explanation is a bit shorter than we usually have our episodes so we decided to make it the first of our Special Shorts series. This series does not have a specific release schedule and will be in addition to our usual episodes so be sure to subscribe using your favorite podcast app so you do not miss one! Audio: Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/aura... Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Izphh... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-Wh... Email: whyisthatpod@gmail.com

One of my favorite things I have experienced since I started my podcast (The Why Is That Podcast) and launched this companion website is the interaction with the history podcast community. I recently shared my recommendations for my  42 Favorite History Podcasts and 10 History Podcasts Launched in 2017 . After posting those on my site and sharing them on Reddit, Facebook and Twitter I received a lot of recommendations for other podcasts in which to listen. In my opinion the best podcasts are the ones who inspire their listeners to suggest them so I took the time to listen to each new recommendation. I will admit I have not caught up on all of them, but I have created a list of ten of them that have become regular members of my podcast playlist and I wanted to repay the creator’s hard work by recommending them to you. So here is a list of ten podcasts that I have discovered since posting my previous lists that will definitely be contending to make my favorites list when I u...

On June 14, 1777 the Second Continental Congress of the United States of America adopted the Stars and Stripes as the flag of the nation. In this episode of the Why Is That Podcast we will discuss why it is that flags hold such a unique status as a symbol of a nation. We will discuss some of the flags and symbols of ancient civilizations before exploring the history of the Danish flag to discover our answer. Audio: Shahdad Standard: Recreation of the Shahdad Standard: Dannebrog: Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/aura... Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Izphh... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-Wh... Email: whyisthatpod@...

This past Thursday was my birthday so I thought it would be fun to delve into the history of birthday celebrations. Therefore episode 8 of the Why Is That Podcast is dedicated to uncovering the question of why it is that we celebrate our birthdays and just where does this tradition originate. Audio: Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/aura... Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Izphh... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-Wh... Email: whyisthatpod@gmail.com

In recognition of Victoria Day episode seven of the Why Is That Podcast discusses the United Kingdom. Audio: Video: Audio: https://www.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhyIsThatPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhyIsThatPod or @WhyIsThatPod Website: http://whyisthatpodcast.blogspot.com/ RSS: https://rss.acast.com/whyisthatpodcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/w... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/aura... Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Izphh... iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-Wh... Email: whyisthatpod@gmail.com

Each morning as I prepare to take my dog for a walk I refresh my podcast app in order to see if any of my many subscriptions have published a new episode. In the few moments it takes to refresh I sometimes imagine what I would do if every single ongoing history podcast that I follow were to have published an episode at the same time. So far that has never happened, but nonetheless, the moment brings up a great question. If every podcast I follow had a new episode, which episode would I listen to first? I have decided to explore this question by making a list of my 42 favorite history podcasts ordered from which show I would listen to last to which show I would listen to first. I would, of course, eventually listen to all of the episodes; partially because I love all of these shows and partially because I have a podcast problem/addiction, but an order would have to be decided. “Why 42?” you may ask, well 42 is the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everythin...