Month: May 2026

On this episode of Why Am I, Greg talks with scientist and podcaster Jeff Zurek about volcanoes, curiosity, public speaking, “type two fun,” and the strange paths that lead us into the work that lights us up. Jeff has a gift for making science feel less like homework and more like an adventure, especially when he gets into crystals in New Mexico that might help solve a 5,000-year-old volcanic mystery.

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On this episode of Why Am I, Greg sits down with Rusty, a Bryan-College Station news anchor who sees journalism less as being on TV and more as helping people feel seen. They talk about curiosity, trust, changing media, social media, Texas pride, and why the best stories usually come from everyday people.

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Jerry Beck has spent a lifetime chasing, preserving, and celebrating the cartoons most people almost forgot. From underground film collecting to restoring classic animation and meeting the legends who made it, this conversation is about obsession, art, nostalgia, and why old cartoons still matter.

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Liz puts together an interesting meal…I’ve never eaten fresh clams, but she makes it sound interesting enough to give it a go. One thing I like is that she remember to add atmosphere, which is often forgotten, but always makes a difference.

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Imagine if you will having 60 minutes to free a hostage or perhaps to interrogate the suspect. Your heart is racing, you start sweating…your body is flooding you with adrenalin. Now take a step back and remember that you are in the Boom Room experience created by Joe Lawther. This series of unique experiences are designed to help you learn to think clearly under pressure by the only means that actually works, which is live exposure therapy. This is a fascinating conversation with an extremely interesting fella. I hope you enjoy this chat with Joe.

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