Why Why Why Show

Why Why Why Show

Join Jin An and Elisa Liu (a musician and an artist based in Singapore) in this comedy trivia podcast as they go through their search histories and discuss their findings of the week. They also look up strange and interesting things suggested by curious friends and listeners, and share recommendations for things that have enriched their lives. 'Why Why Why Show' is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and all major podcasting platforms.

Episodes

December 25, 2024 59 mins

(5 minutes of updates & chitchat, and a festive special!) Why do we put up Christmas trees during Christmas? Why do people put stars on top of Christmas trees? Why do we put presents in stockings for Christmas? What exactly is Winter Solstice?

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social medi...

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Why are fans so dusty, if they're always moving? Are nasal inhalers addictive? Can spiders fly? Is eating a boiled egg more filling than a half boiled egg?

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show!

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August 28, 2024 56 mins

What is the origin of popcorn? Why did scientists shave bugs? What is 'Fruit Fly Treadmill'? What is 'Merda D'Artista'?

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show!

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How does the waterfall at Jewel Changi Airport work? Why is Singapore's mascot a Merlion? Are there dugongs in Singapore? What is the story behind 'Kickapoo'?

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show!

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July 4, 2024 59 mins

Why do healing wounds itch so bad? What is 'Looty'? Does bottled water expire? What is 'Ötzi'?

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show!

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June 7, 2024 58 mins

Who invented 'Bubble Tea'? Are haunted houses really haunted? What is 'Ostraca'? Where did 'Pepper Lunch' originate from?

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show!

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May 10, 2024 57 mins

What is 'Onion Oracle'? Why are dalmatians associated with fire stations? Where did the tradition of birthday candles originate from? Who was the richest human in the world?

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show!

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May 1, 2024 45 mins

How was QR code invented? What is special about the Greenland Shark? Did Courtesy Lion retire? What is 'SINA'? 

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show!

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What is the origin of Japanese curry - why is it sweet? Why can't some people make the "rrrrr" sound? What is space miso? Why are the little red lights on top of buildings?

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show!

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April 12, 2024 55 mins

Why is sushi shaped that way? What is 'Exploding Head Syndrome'? Why are we colder on the top of a mountain, when it is nearer to the Sun? What is the significance of "that one tree" in Japan?

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show...

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Why is Japan known as "the Land of the Rising Sun"? Is that saffron on our ramen? Do Nara deer have horns? Why is 'inari' related to foxes?

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show!

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What are 'Egyptian Loofahs' made of? What exactly is a 'Shark Ray'?

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Note to listeners: It is time for our mid-season break! Thank you for sticking with us during our busy period.  🙏🏻😌 One more 'One More Thing' release and we'll be back with our regular schedule on 3rd April 2024!

'One More Thing' (OMT) is an extended cut of the 'Why Why Why Show...

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February 21, 2024 40 mins

Who is 'Charlotte the Stingray'? What are in the 3 cups for San Bei Ji (3 Cups Chicken)? What is a Turnspit Dog? What is 'Setsubun'?

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show!

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Does Sarsi have healing properties? Does soy sauce go bad?

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Note to listeners: Yeps, you guessed it!~ We are now busy celebrating the  Lunar New Year. Happy Lunar New Year, everyone! 🍊🍊🐉 May you and your loved ones have a happy and healthy Dragon year ahead!  🎍

In the meantime, will be releasing 'Why Why Why Show' episodes on a bi-weekly basis until the end of this month. On every alte...

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What exactly is fish maw? How is Kueh Bangkit made? Is there a difference between 'cherry blossoms', 'plum blossoms' and 'peach blossoms'? What is 'Mitaarfik'?

Note to listeners: We're baaaack! Thank you so much for your patience~ Here's a special festive episode, just in time for the Lunar New Year! 🍊🍊

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they loo...

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What are 'Seal Explorers'? What is 'The Bike Whisperer'?

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Note to listeners: Yes, we're still at it because we're not done being busy! To find out more about the Singapore Art Week project that we are producing, check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/togetherhueandme

In the meantime, will be releasing 'Why Why Why Show' episodes on a bi-weekly basis for t...

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What is 'Mammoth Meatball'? What is the brush on the side of the escalator for? Why does the word 'fridge' have the letter 'd' in it, when 'refrigerator' doesn't? What is the significance of 'De Winton's Golden Mole'?

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a com...

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How are different patterns of fireworks made? What is a 'Straw Bear'?

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Note to listeners: Happy holidays, everyone! Due to our crazy schedules, we will be releasing 'Why Why Why Show' episodes on a bi-weekly basis for the next month or so.

On every alternate week, we will drop a 'One More Thing' episode from our Patreon-only podcast.

'One More Thing' ...

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How do we make different coloured fireworks? Why do people kiss under the mistletoe? What is 'Mari Lwyd'? Why do some calendars start with Monday, but others start with Sunday?

Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop us a comment or DM on our social media and we will look it up on the show!

Instagram: @Why...

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What is 'Garbage Plate'? Why are there multiple tails on some lizards?

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Note to listeners: Hi all!~ Due to our crazy schedules, we will be releasing 'Why Why Why Show' episodes on a bi-weekly basis for the next month or so.

On every alternate week, we will drop a 'One More Thing' episode from our Patreon-only podcast.

'One More Thing' (OMT) is an ext...

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