Best Elisa Liu Podcasts (2024)

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131: Handsome Salmon 58:26

14h ago58:26

58:26

Who invented 'Bubble Tea'? Are haunted houses really haunted? What is 'Ostraca'? Where did 'Pepper Lunch' originatee 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! Instagram: @…

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130: Bless The Onions 57:31

30d ago57:31

57:31

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 med…

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129: A Rude Horse 45:20

1M ago45:20

45:20

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! Instagram: @WhyWhyWhySho…

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128: Special Beans, Special Miso, Special Flavours 52:54

2M ago52:54

52:54

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 medi…

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127: Appreciate the Green! 55:13

2M ago55:13

55:13

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 D…

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126: Kangaroos are Deers that Went to Prison (A Japan Special!) 50:12

2M ago50:12

50:12

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 s…

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'One More Thing' - Our Patreon-Only Podcast! Episode 90: 'Physically Unsound Horse' 6:33

3M ago6:33

6:33

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

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125: Vertical Dog 40:26

4M ago40:26

40:26

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! In…

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'One More Thing' Ep. 89: 'Mildly Helpful' (Our Patreon-Only Podcast) 10:35

4M ago10:35

10:35

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

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124: Pawing the Money In (A Lunar New Year Episode!) 49:21

4M ago49:21

49:21

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 stuf…

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'One More Thing' Ep. 88: 'Special Sensor Hat' (Our Patreon-Only Podcast) 11:27

5M ago11:27

11:27

What are 'Seal Explorers'? What is 'The Bike Whisperer'? ------ 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-we…

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123: Eat and Sweat Gold (The 2023 Good News Episode!) 48:09

5M ago48:09

48:09

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 historie…

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'One More Thing' Ep. 87: 'A Cute Straw' (Our Patreon-Only Podcast) 13:40

6M ago13:40

13:40

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

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122: Around A Dragon's Egg (A Festive Episode!) 54:43

6M ago54:43

54:43

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 …

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'One More Thing' Ep. 86: 'Rich People's Garbage'. (Our Patreon-Only Podcast) 10:28

6M ago10:28

10:28

What is 'Garbage Plate'? Why are there multiple tails on some lizards? ------ 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) i…

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121: Good Job, Fingertip! 51:25

6M ago51:25

51:25

How do animals re-grow their limbs? How do bees make their hives? What is 'ortolan'? Are hugs contagious? 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: @WhyWhyWhyShow Fac…

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120: Hold Three Beetles 45:21

7M ago45:21

45:21

What is the significance of "Triangle, Rectangle, 5 circles, 1 triangle"? Who is "Corporal Wotjek"? What is a "Bombardier Beetle"? Is it bad to lock our knees when we're standing? 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 soci…

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119: A Long Discourse About Nothing 40:45

7M ago40:45

40:45

What are 'pizzlies'? What is the first board game ever invented? What is the first musical instrument? Why are storks credited with delivering babies? 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 …

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118: An Elongated Hamster? 47:09

8M ago47:09

47:09

What is an 'Antikythera Mechanism'? Do lemmings really follow each other and jump off cliffs? Why do Americans wear shoes in their houses and on their beds? Is it safe to eat cooked chicken with bloody bones? Jin An and Elisa Liu discuss interesting stuff that they looked up that week. If you have interesting things in your search histories, drop u…

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117: Liberal Pineapple Gifts 53:50

8M ago53:50

53:50

If you sneeze while driving a car, how far do you drive with your eyes closed? What is "Nee Soon Pineapple King"? Do army ants have nests? Why is Siglap called Siglap? 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…

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116: Do Bird Math! 44:37

8M ago44:37

44:37

Why do moths stay still at one place for such a long time? Is 'Baked Alaska' really baked? How do birds know how to avoid cars? What is a "supertaster"? 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 i…

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115: Abandon The Standing Form 43:58

9M ago43:58

43:58

When was ice cream invented? Why is cough medicine so sweet? How do giraffes sleep? Can the sugar in fruits make us fat? 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: @Wh…

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114: Do Not Start Potato Wars 46:22

9M ago46:22

46:22

Why are "french fries" called "french fries"? Who invented gummies? What is a "pistol shrimp"? Which came first - Roti Canai or Roti Prata? 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 s…

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113: Tastes Like An Eyeball 36:10

9M ago36:10

36:10

Do scallops have eyes? How much wood could a woodchuck really chuck? What is "SCP-3008"? Who invented Mamee (the noodle snack)? 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! Instagr…

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112: 360 Cheeseburgers 42:17

10M ago42:17

42:17

What is "Fat Bear Week"? Do fishes sleep or dream? What came first: orange the colour, or orange the fruit? Why do we get sleepy when we're in the plane? 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 …

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111: Missed Out the Sauce (A Singapore Special!) 48:52

10M ago48:52

48:52

Why is hainanese chicken rice so popular in Singapore? Does Singapore have public bathhouses? How many hawker centres are there is Singapore? Why is '四马路' (Sima Road) called '四马路' (Sima Road)? 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 D…

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110: Rabbit Hole of Holes 41:16

11M ago41:16

41:16

What is "out-horsing your emails"? Why are doughnuts called doughnuts? What is dust made of? Why does Playstation use shapes on their buttons instead of 'A, B, X, Y'? 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 …

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109: Chilli Water Perimeter 45:32

11M ago45:32

45:32

What is a 'cookie cutter shark'? What is the difference between grass jelly and 'guiling gao'? Why are wedding gowns traditionally white? Why do lizards make the 'tsk tsk tsk' sound? 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 s…

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108: Golden Blood Town 43:25

11M ago43:25

43:25

Why is 'Mao Shan Wang' durian called 'Mao Shan Wang'? What is Taipan? How is antivenom made? What is infobesity? 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: @WhyWhyWhyS…

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107: Killer Whale Mosh Pit 42:36

12M ago42:36

42:36

What is 'Belacan Diplomacy'? What is the significance of 'Salmon Hat'? What is the biggest creature a carnivorous plant can eat? Why do shophouses in Singapore have spiral staircases? 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 …

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106: Don't Eat The Fish Food 37:00

12M ago37:00

37:00

Does chicken pox come from chickens? Is Rasputin real? Can we eat pet food? What exactly is 'Gula Melaka'? 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: @WhyWhyWhyShow Fa…

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BONUS! 'One More Thing' Ep. 70: 'One Grey, One White'. (Our Patreon-Only Podcast) 3:48

12M ago3:48

3:48

What is the difference between pigeons and doves? What else do we know about the 'Barreleye Fish'? 'One More Thing' (OMT) is an extended cut of the 'Why Why Why Show', and a reward for our patrons on Patreon! OMT episodes range from 3 mins to 10 mins, and are filled with even more laughs and trivia! ------ Note to listeners: Hi all!~ Thank you so m…

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105: 16 Days of Laughing 45:58

1y ago45:58

45:58

What is "Macropinna Microstoma"? How deep is the deepest part of the ocean? Why is laughing contagious? Why are some animals furry and humans aren't? 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 u…

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104: The Sloth Mindset 43:39

1y ago43:39

43:39

Why are sloths so slow? Why do we get pins and needles? What is 'Paradoxical Frog'? What does the 'Miracle Fruit' do? 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: @WhyWh…

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103: Wally's Where? 47:55

1y ago47:55

47:55

What do narwhals use their tusks for? Why do people hear marble dropping noises in HDBs at night? What is the 'Wallace Line'? How did the 'Play", 'Pause' and 'Rewind' icons get invented? 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 o…

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102: Be Half-Plant 31:05

1y ago31:05

31:05

Is 'Pad Thai' really from Thailand? What is the origin of 'Oya Payya Som'? What is 'Elysia Chlorotica' and what special powers does it have? Which country has the most public holidays? 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…

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101: Does An Alligator... Alligate? 36:19

1y ago36:19

36:19

Who invented escalators? Why is 'awful' a bad word when 'awe' is a good word? What is 'JUICE' and why is it important? What is 'Pepsi Number Fever'? 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…

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100: 20-Piece McLeaf 46:38

1y ago46:38

46:38

Do hand sanitizers expire? Should we keep eggs in the fridge door? Why do leafcutter ants cut leaves? Do we all dream in colour? 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! Instag…

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99: Unspeakable Acts to Sushi 37:00

1y ago37:00

37:00

What is 'sushi terrorism'? Why do we like shiny things? Which planet rains diamonds? What is the significance of 'Cockroach Pokemon'? 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! I…

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98: Buy Everybody a Burger 39:40

1+ y ago39:40

39:40

Why do we yawn? Does milk really help us have stronger bones? Why do roosters feel compelled to crow in the morning? Why don't billionaires end world hunger? 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 l…

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97: The Very Average Fish 39:47

1+ y ago39:47

39:47

What is the best way to survive a lightning strike? Did Singapore have nuclear bombs? What are 'migrating eyes'? Do silverfishes have preferences? 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 o…

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96: Roasted Bacteria Smell 47:22

1+ y ago47:22

47:22

What is the harrowing story behind the first vaccine for humans? Can we revive the wooly mammoth? Do adults have soft spots in their skulls? Why does sun-dried laundry smell so good? 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 s…

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95: Don't Eat The Pencil 47:40

1+ y ago47:40

47:40

Which side of the aluminium foil should we use to wrap our food? Why does the word 'moist' sound weird? Why do humans use pillows, if wild animals don't? Is an egg really easier to balance on 'Li Chun Day'? 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 …

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94: The Chicken Is Upset (A Lunar New Year Episode!) 49:48

1+ y ago49:48

49:48

What is the right way of storing mandarin oranges? Why do some rabbits have red eyes? Who started the tradition of using new banknotes in angpows? Why can't we eat chicken during Chinese New Year? 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 …

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93: Seasoned By Their Sweat 41:56

1+ y ago41:56

41:56

What is the "Gustav Coffee Experiment"? How does sand turn into glass? What is the origin of hotpot? Are there animals that choose to be vegan? 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 t…

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92: Egg Transparent 42:20

1+ y ago42:20

42:20

Why do they put fake grass in takeaway sushi bentos? What are 'otter pockets'? If egg whites are called egg whites, why are egg yolks not called 'egg yellows'? What is 'morepork'? 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 soci…

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91: Santa's Signature Move (The 2022 Good News Episode!) 47:54

1+ y ago47:54

47:54

Why does Santa come down the chimney? Who is Kitchen God? Can we give chopsticks to people as presents? Why are tiny toiletries getting banned? 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 t…

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90: 'Question Mark Indeed' (LIVE at Asia Podcast Festival w/ Danny and Longkang Kitties!) 43:15

1+ y ago43:15

43:15

Why is Somerset called Somerset? Why are there so many vending machines in Japan? Who is the most litigious man and what did he do? What is "Alice in Wonderland" syndrome? Join Elisa, Danny, Jon and Anngee in this LIVE crossover special of two local entertainment podcasts (Why Why Why Show x Longkang Kitties) at Asia Podcast Festival, as they surpr…

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89: Friday Things That Happened 42:22

1+ y ago42:22

42:22

Why is Black Friday called Black Friday? Why do cats like to follow their owners to the toilets? Do fruits become more or less healthy as they ripen? What is the origin of Hong Kong macaroni soups? 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…

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88: On the Bittergourd Land 47:56

1+ y ago47:56

47:56

Does the 5 second rule actually work? Is a horseshoe crab a crab? What is Jacco Maccacco? Are some vegetables bitter because they were planted on land that had bittergourd crops? 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 socia…

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