Wait, What! Why?
Husband and wife duo, Nicole and Dennis Gallagher, dig into the origins of the things that we do on a daily basis.
Episodes
25 episodes
Ep. 22 Turning Frowns Upside Down
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!To...
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Episode 22
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40:53
Ep. 21 A Good Witch Could Get Past That Veil
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.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reac...
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Episode 21
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32:53
Ep. 20 Watch Out For the Kidnappers, Ladies
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.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reach out to us on Instagram, Twit...
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Episode 20
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38:32
Ep. 19 One To Grow On
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.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reach out to us on Instagram at w...
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Episode 19
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41:14
Ep. 18 It's NOT All About The Margaritas
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.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reach out to us on any social media at ...
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Episode 18
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28:59
Ep. 17 Near Beer and Skeletor
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.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reach out to us on any social media at ...
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Episode 17
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40:40
Ep. 16 I'm a Deity, I'll Drink Where I Want
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....
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Episode 16
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45:30
Ep. 15 Taco Liberty Bell
Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 15, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind April Fools Day.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reach out to us on any social media at ...
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Episode 15
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58:24
Ep. 14 LeBron James Doesn't Have Anything on St. Patrick
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.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reach out to us on any social media at&nb...
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Episode 14
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33:35
Ep. 13 Carnival Krewes
Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 13, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind Mardi Gras.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reach out to us on any social media at wai...
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Episode 13
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31:08
Ep. 12 Vinegar Valentine's
Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 12, the Gallagher's discuss the origins behind downhill skiing.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reach out to us on any social media at ...
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Episode 12
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39:32
Ep. 11 Let's Go Snurfing
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. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reach out to us on any soc...
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Episode 11
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48:56
Ep. 10 Quitters Day
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.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reach out...
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Episode 10
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39:45
Ep. 9 Balls
Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 9 husband and wife duo, Nicole and Dennis, discuss the origins behind the New Years Eve Ball Drop.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reach ou...
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Episode 9
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33:19
Ep. 8 The Forbidden Closet
Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For Ep. 8 husband and wife duo, Nicole and Dennis, discuss the origins behind Santa Claus.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please reach out to us on any s...
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Episode 8
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38:02
Ep. 7 Party Like A Viking With A Yule Log
Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For episode 7 husband and wife duo, Nicole and Dennis, discuss the origins behind Christmas Trees. Do you have a real or artificial Christmas tree? And ...
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Episode 7
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46:44
Minisode: Mr. Macy Wins
Welcome to our first Minisode of Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For this episode, husband and wife duo, Nicole and Dennis, discuss the origins behind the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Episode 0
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17:12
Ep. 6 Franksgiving
Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For this episode Nicole Gallagher and her daughter, Megan will be diving into the origins of Thanksgiving. I bet you think you already know the story but ther...
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Episode 6
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38:24
Ep. 5 Go Big Blue!
Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For episode 5 husband and wife duo, Nicole and Dennis, discuss the origins behind tailgating. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!Please share your favorite ...
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Episode 5
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32:19
Bonus Episode: The Psychology of Fear
Do you love the excitement of jump scares in movies? Do you seek out the spookiest of haunted houses or cornfields? How about the craziest roller coasters? Or do you steer clear from all of these thrill seeking behaviors? Find out why in this b...
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Episode 0
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54:51
Ep. 4 Halloween: No Fun, No Smiles, No Happiness
Welcome to Wait, What? Why! The podcast that ponders why we do the things that we do! For episode 4 husband and wife duo, Nicole and Dennis, discuss the origins behind trick or treating. Join us in our discussions about the history of it, what ...
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Episode 4
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32:09
Listener Stories: Let's Get Spooky
Hello everyone!! Welcome back to Wait, What! Why? The podcast that ponders the origins behind the things that we do. Today is our very first episode of it’s kind featuring our listeners' stories or experiences. Please join us as we get down ...
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Episode 0
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37:21
Ep. 3 No Lying, Deceitful, Drunkards Allowed!
Welcome to episode 3 of Wait, What? Why? Today Nicole and Dennis talk about the legend of Stingy Jack. Stingy Jack is the story behind the awesome tradition of pumpkin carving and Jack O'lanterns.WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!...
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Episode 3
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27:43
Ep. 1 Superstitions: Are Mirror Salesmen Cursed?
Husband and wife duo, Nicole and Dennis, discuss superstitions in sports rituals, why we knock on wood, and good and bad luck involving mirrors. Listen now to learn some of the quirky behaviors that humans have to avoid being jinxed!
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Episode 1
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28:04
Ep. 2 Superstitions: 40 Days and 40 Nights?
Welcome to episode 2 of Wait, What! Why? In this episode we dive deeper into superstitions. (You may want to listen to episode 1 first) Why is it considered unlucky to walk under a ladder and how can you undo bad luck? Find out in this episode!...
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Episode 2
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26:18