Give Me a Name

John F. Kennedy Jr. with Kyle Mara Sep 21, 2023

Ben and comedian Kyle Mara (@kylemara on YouTube) discuss the life and tragic death of lawyer, magazine publisher and son of JFK and Jackie O, John F. Kennedy Jr.

Abraham Lincoln with Bobby Sheehan Sep 07, 2023

Doesn't get any bigger than this! Ben and comedian Bobby Sheehan (@bobbysheehanlol, The Before Hours podcast) talk about the 16th President of the USA, Abraham Lincoln.

Wilt Chamberlain with Jack Buckley Aug 24, 2023

Jack Buckley returns to the podcast to talk about basketball and one of the greats, The Big Dipper, Wilt Chamberlain.

Tony Accardo with Josh Accardo Aug 03, 2023

Ben and comedian Josh Accardo (@joshaccardo, Working Classholes podcast) talk about the life and career of one of the central figures in the history of the Chicago Outfit, "Joe Batters" a.k.a. Tony Accardo.

J. Robert Oppenheimer with Tobin Miller Jul 20, 2023

Ben and comedian Tobin Miller (@tobinmillercomedy, Baby Shower Comedy) discuss the rise and fall of American physicist and director of the Los Alamos Laboratory during World War II, J. Robert Oppenheimer.

Noor Inayat Khan with Prof. Mehnaz Afridi Jul 06, 2023

Ben and Prof. Mehnaz Afridi discuss the life and death of the princess turned British resistance agent in France during World War II, Noor Inayat Khan.

Dr. Mehnaz Afridi is a professor of religious studies at Manhattan College and the director of the Holocaust, Genocide & Interfaith Education Center. Her courses focus on Islam and the Holocaust. She is also a member delegate for the State Department for the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.

Read Prof. Afridi's story "The Blue Angel and the Holocaust":

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/b7d51a9358a048a492f5f5031810802c

James Brown with Chris Metcalfe Jun 08, 2023

Ben and comedian Chris Metcalfe (@chrismetcalfecomedy) dive into the life of the hardest working man in show business, music legend, James Brown.

Cornelius Vanderbilt with Rich Happel May 25, 2023

Comedian Rich Happel (The Happel Hour podcast) is back! He and Ben discuss the life and wealth of American business tycoon, Cornelius "The Commodore" Vanderbilt.

Pat Tillman with Dan Pulzello May 11, 2023

Comedian Dan Pulzello (Culture Clash Comedy podcast) returns to the podcast to discuss the life and death of NFL player and Army Ranger, Pat Tillman.

Laozi with Jason Choi Apr 27, 2023

Ben and comedian Jason Choi (@jasonrchoi) discuss the life and teachings of the ancient Chinese Taoist philosopher, Laozi.

Benjamin Disraeli with Prof. Frederick Schweitzer Apr 13, 2023

Ben and Prof. Frederick Schweitzer review the life and legacy of the 19th century Conservative and only Jewish born Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Benjamin Disraeli.

Dr. Frederick Schweitzer is a Professor Emeritus of History at Manhattan College. He is the Founding Director of the Holocaust Resource Center. He has authored numerous books and articles on English History, Jewish-Christian relations, Antisemitism, and the Holocaust in his decades-long career.

John Lennon with Jermaine Affonso Part 2 Mar 30, 2023

Part 2 of Jermaine Affonso (writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers and Founding Editor of ClickHole) and Ben's conversation about music legend, John Lennon.

Interviews used:

John talks about his two main collaborators and about meeting Yoko Ono 1980 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXnULIoQyDo

John talks about the other Beatles' reactions to Yoko Ono and about his genius - Rolling Stone interview 1970 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YelhzUbrCE&t=4378s

John talks about a Beatles reunion 1975 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW5A3UHqLWM

John Lennon with Jermaine Affonso Part 1 Mar 16, 2023

We're back! And with a two-parter no less! Jermaine Affonso (writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers and Founding Editor of ClickHole) returns to the pod to discuss the many sides of singer, songwriter, activist, and of course, Beatle, John Lennon.

Interviews used:

Beatles first ever radio interview October 1962 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJeaoHe3Bus

John talks about his Aunt Mimi on The Mike Douglas Show February 1972 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-HES64-D7w

Interview with Jim Steck about naming the Beatles - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMhpFH0wjxs

John talks about his violent past - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpSiB4-og_o&

John and Paul on their writing process - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qz9a72ljyM

The Beatles discuss how long they'll last 1962 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIKlcfEtgyM&t=13s

Ramses III with Anna Bianco Nov 01, 2022

Comedian Anna Bianco (@annacainbianco) returns to the podcast to discuss the reign and dramatic assassination of the Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, Ramses III

John Adams with Max Moacanin Oct 18, 2022

Comedian Max Moacanin (@moacanin) returns to the podcast to discuss the epic life of writer, revolutionary, diplomat, vice president, and president John Adams.

Andrew Jackson with Jake Velazquez Oct 04, 2022

The first guest ever, comedian Jake Velazquez (Do Less podcast) comes back to discuss one of the most controversial figures in American history: the 7th President of the United States, Andrew Jackson.

Alfred Hitchcock with Maximilian Spinelli Sep 20, 2022

Comedian Maximilian Spinelli (We Were Had podcast) returns to talk to Ben about the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock.

Jane Jacobs with Jed L Sep 06, 2022

Ben and Jed L discuss urban planning history and theory by focusing on the life and work of journalist, theorist and activist, Jane Jacobs.

Check out Jed's YouTube channel Late Bloomers about transforming a patch of backyard grass into a 750-square-foot, food-producing permaculture garden! New Episodes every Thursday!

https://www.youtube.com/c/LateBloomersPermaculture/featured

Hilma af Klint with Steffi Strom Aug 23, 2022

Ben talks to artist and interior architect Steffi Strom about the life and rediscovery of Swedish-born artist and mystic, Hilma af Klint.

Check out some of Hilma af Klint's art as you listen!

https://www.wikiart.org/en/hilma-af-klint

Joseph Horn and Frank Hardart with Lisa Hurwitz Aug 09, 2022

Ben and filmmaker Lisa Hurwitz discuss her documentary The Automat and the founders of the most famous chain of automats in New York and Philadelphia, Joseph Horn and Frank Hardart.

The Automat was selected for the 2021 Telluride Film Festival. For more information on the film and to find ways to watch it, go to: http://automatmovie.com/

Marquis de Lafayette with Jack Buckley Jul 26, 2022

Ben and Jack Buckley break down the life and times of a key figure in the American and French Revolutions, "The Hero of Two Worlds" Marquis de Lafayette.

Richard Kuklinski with Tom Luciano Jul 12, 2022

Ben and comedian Tom Luciano (@nottomluciano) discuss the life and psychology of criminal and murderer, Richard "The Iceman" Kuklinski.

Richard Pryor with Phil Irvine Jun 28, 2022

Ben and Phil Irvine (Clear the Air with RPA podcast) look at the life and influence of iconic comedian, Richard Pryor.

Check out Phil's podcast Clear the Air with RPA!

https://podcasts.apple.com/bn/podcast/clear-the-air-with-rpa/id1592391403

Also, here's one of the many great Pryor bits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWulvchFpYs

Bernie Madoff with Eitan Levine Jun 14, 2022

Ben and comedian Eitan Levine (@eitanthegoalie) crunch the numbers and break down the life and impact of the orchestrator of the largest Ponzi scheme of all time, Bernie Madoff.

Check out Eitan's show Jewish or Antisemitic!

https://linktr.ee/Eitanthegoalie

Buddy Cianci with Mae Planert Jun 07, 2022

Comedian Mae Planert (We Were Had podcast, Risque Business News podcast) returns to Give Me a Name to go through the peaks and troughs in the life of the longest serving Mayor of Providence, Buddy Cianci.

Dr. Donald Winnicott with Dr. Steven Tuber May 24, 2022

Ben and Dr. Steven Tuber discuss the life and ideas of 20th century English pediatrician and psychoanalyst, Donald Woods Winnicott.

Dr. Steven Tuber is the Director of Clinical Training, Program Head and Professor of Psychology in the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology at City College, CUNY, where he has taught for over 35 years. He is a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology of the American Board of Professional Psychology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology and a licensed psychologist in New York State. Dr. Tuber has also been awarded the President's Award for Excellence, City College's highest faculty award, for extraordinary teaching, scholarship and service to the College.

He is the author of numerous works including Attachment, Play & Authenticity: A Winnicott Primer

Coco Chanel with Patricia Dinglasan May 17, 2022

Ben and comedian Patricia Dinglasan (@patriciadinglasancomedy) talk about the eventful life of French fashion icon, Coco Chanel.

Check out Patricia's show Banana Ketchup in NYC. Go to Patricia's instagram for more details

C.S. Lewis with Ted Barton May 03, 2022

Ben and comedian Ted Barton (@tedbartonn) delve into the life and works of 20th century writer, lay theologian, academic and author of The Chronicles of Narnia, C.S. Lewis.

Check out the show Ted produces with Tayler Yarish (fellow former Give Me a Name guest) YarBar Comedy at Tara Rose (384 3rd Avenue in NYC) every other Wednesday night at 7:30.

Jim Henson with Patrick Webb Apr 26, 2022

Ben and comedy writer/improviser Patrick Webb go through the life and career of puppeteer, actor, director, animator, writer, inventor, and creator of The Muppets, Jim Henson.

Patrick performs and writes in Chicago. He's developed scripts with Viacom-CBS and won JFL Montreal's Eat My Shorts competition. You can see him every Friday in May and June at Logan Square Improv in Chicago.

Stephen Sondheim with Gabe Mollica Apr 19, 2022

Ben and comedian Gabe Mollica (@gabemollica) remember the life, songs and shows of legendary composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim.

Check out Gabe's one man show - Gabe Mollica: a show about friendship, which is set to premiere at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Buy tickets for the show on April 26th at Caveat (21 A Clinton Street):

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gabe-mollica-a-show-about-friendship-tickets-293216768247

Dr. Rosalyn Yalow with Dr. Alice Levine Apr 12, 2022

In the historic 50th episode, Ben and Dr. Alice Levine (endocrinologist/scientist/Ben's mom) discuss the life and work of Nobel Prize winning scientist, Dr. Rosalyn Yalow.

Marion Barry with Mehul Patel Mar 29, 2022

Ben and comedian Mehul Patel (@mehulpatelnyc) look back at the roller coaster life and career of the "Mayor for Life" of Washington DC, Marion Barry.

Check out Mehul's show on April 27th at the Paradise Club in the Edition Hotel!

Rodney Dangerfield with Mike Bramante Mar 22, 2022

The first repeat guest in Give Me a Name history: Ben and comedian Mike Bramante (Do Less podcast) at long last show some respect to one of the greatest comedians ever, Rodney Dangerfield.

Buy tickets to Mike headlining Carolines in New York City on March 5th!

https://www.carolines.com/attraction/mike-bramante/

Use the promo code: BRAMANTE

George Harrison with Bo Ballew Mar 15, 2022

After a long and lonely winter, Ben and Bo Ballew (Talk Sauce podcast, Waterline NY - next show 3/19) revitalize Beatlemania discussing the band's lead guitarist, singer-songwriter, George Harrison.

Grigori Rasputin with David Sipress Mar 08, 2022

Ben and cartoonist David Sipress discuss the fall of the Russian Empire by examining the famous Siberian mystic whose life is steeped in legend, Grigori Rasputin.

David Sipress has been a staff cartoonist at The New Yorker since 1998 and has published nearly seven hundred cartoons in the magazine. He also studied Russian History in the Department of Soviet Studies at Harvard University.

His new book, What's So Funny?: A Cartoonist's Memoir, is now available and can be purchased using this link:

https://www.amazon.com/Whats-So-Funny-Cartoonists-Memoir/dp/0358659094

For more information on David Sipress and to view some of his cartoons, visit his website:

https://www.davidsipress.com/the-author

Tycho Brahe with Charles Worrall Mar 01, 2022

Ben talks to one of his favorite teachers Charles Worrall about the fascinating and unique life and death of 16th century Danish astronomer, Tycho Brahe.

Alfred the Great with Prof. Stefan Zimmers Feb 22, 2022

Ben and Dr. Stefan Zimmers explore 9th century Europe through the life of the Viking-fighting King of the Anglo-Saxons, Alfred the Great.

Dr. Zimmers is an Assistant Dean in the History Department at Georgetown University and a frequent lecturer at the Smithsonian. He studies and teaches a wide variety of topics ranging from the Black Death and the Crusades to colonial Latin American history. He specializes in Anglo-Saxon and Angevin English history.

Ned Kelly with Jimmy HVD Feb 08, 2022

Ben and comedian Jimmy HVD (UncommonTakes podcast) review the short but eventful life and complicated legacy of Australia's most iconic outlaw, Ned Kelly.

Cleopatra with Zubi Ahmed Feb 01, 2022

Ben and comedian Zubi Ahmed (@chopzubi) dig up the story of Julius Caesar and Marc Antony's lover, the last pharaoh of Egypt, Cleopatra VII.

John D. Rockefeller with Zach Brazao Jan 25, 2022

Ben and comedian Zach Brazao (@zachbrazao) go over both the brutal and magnanimous sides of the richest man in American history, John D. Rockefeller.

Kobe Bryant with Eric Neumann Jan 18, 2022

Ben and comedian Eric Neumann (@imericneumann, Marcus And Eric Learn Stuff From Smarter People podcast, stand-up albums - "Nervous Lover" and "Just a Phase") remember the life and impact of one of the greatest basketball players of all time, Kobe Bryant.

Nikita Khrushchev with Prof. William Taubman Part 2 Jan 11, 2022

In part two, Ben and Dr. Taubman discuss Khrushchev's time in power and his ultimate downfall.

Dr. Taubman is the Bertrand Snell Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Amherst College. He is the author of Khrushchev: The Man and His Era, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography (2004) and the National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography (2003). He is also the author of Gorbachev: His Life and Times, Moscow Spring (with Jane Taubman) and Stalin's American Policy: From Entente to Détente to Cold War.

Nikita Khrushchev with Prof. William Taubman Part 1 Jan 04, 2022

In part one of this two-part episode, Ben and Dr. William Taubman examine the improbable rise to power of 20th century Soviet leader, Nikita Khrushchev.

Dr. Taubman is the Bertrand Snell Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Amherst College. He is the author of Khrushchev: The Man and His Era, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography (2004) and the National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography (2003). He is also the author of Gorbachev: His Life and Times, Moscow Spring (with Jane Taubman) and Stalin's American Policy: From Entente to Détente to Cold War.

Anthony Bourdain with Tayler Yarish Dec 21, 2021

Ben and comedian Tayler Yarish (The Tayler Yarish Show podcast) explore the life of chef, writer, and TV travel host, Anthony Bourdain.

Joan Rivers with Rachel Lenihan Dec 14, 2021

Can we talk? Ben and comedian Rachel Lenihan (@rachellenihancomedy) dish about comedy icon, Joan Rivers.

James Baldwin with Jaron Young Dec 07, 2021

Ben and comedian Jaron Young (@jlyoungcomedy) talk about the works, life, and relevance of 20th century writer, James Baldwin.

Edwin Stanton with Juan Nicolon Nov 23, 2021

Ben and comedian Juan Nicolon (@juannicolon) go over the positives and negatives of a complex character: Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton.

Gene Wilder with Matt Somerstein Nov 16, 2021

Ben and comedian Matt Somerstein (@somersteinster) review the life and iconic roles of actor, writer and director, Gene Wilder.

Nikola Tesla with Sam Evans Nov 09, 2021

Ben and comedian Sam Evans (@reallysamevans, stand-up album - "Sweet Baby Boy") discuss the both triumphant and tragic story of Serbian-American inventor, Nikola Tesla.

Stan Lee with Michael Good Nov 02, 2021

Ben and comedian Michael Good (Morning Good podcast) dive into the life and work of the face of Marvel Comics, Stan Lee.

Chyna with Ali O'Neil Oct 26, 2021

Ben and comedian Ali O'Neil (@itsalioneil) talk about wrestling and one of its all-time greatest stars, Chyna.

Muammar Gaddafi with Ismael Loutfi Oct 19, 2021

Ben and comedian Ismael Loutfi (@ismael.loutfi) review the life and death of Libyan dictator, Muammar Gaddafi.

Carl Sagan with Jack Finnegan Oct 05, 2021

Just one podcast episode among billions and billions of others: Ben and comedian Jack Finnegan (@jfinnegancomedy) look back at the life of the ultimate student and explainer of the cosmos, Carl Sagan.

Ulysses S. Grant with Dan Pulzello Sep 28, 2021

Ben and comedian Dan Pulzello (@danpulzello) look at the improbable trajectory of the Commanding General of the Union Army and 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant.

John McAfee with Laura Sogar Sep 21, 2021

Ben and comedian Laura Sogar (Risque Business News podcast) go over the wild life of eccentric businessman, presidential candidate, and computer programmer responsible for the first commercial anti-virus software, John McAfee.

Ida B. Wells with Kenice Mobley Sep 14, 2021

Ben and comedian Kenice Mobley (The Tonight Show, Make Yourself Cry show, Love About Town podcast) discuss the life and times of journalist, teacher, activist and cofounder of the NAACP, Ida B. Wells.

Check out Kenice's show Make Yourself Cry Thursdays at 10p ET on planetscum.live

Bobby Fischer with Max Moacanin Sep 07, 2021

Ben and comedian Max Moacanin (@moacanin) go through the life of the American chess grandmaster and international figure, Bobby Fischer.

Pablo Escobar with Pedro Gonzalez Aug 31, 2021

Ben and comedian Pedro Gonzalez (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) talk about the brutal world and life of Colombian drug lord, Pablo Escobar.

Michael Collins with Katie Boyle Aug 24, 2021

Ben and comedian Katie Boyle (The Shift podcast) examine the life, influence, and assassination of early 20th century Irish revolutionary, Michael Collins.

The Notorious B.I.G. with Igor Martinez Aug 17, 2021

Ben and comedian Igor Martinez (Lady and the Simp podcast, Tim and Igor's Hockey Podcast) look at the life of Brooklyn-born rapper, Christopher Wallace Aka The Notorious B.I.G.

Dorothy Day with Kelly Taylor Aug 10, 2021

Ben and comedian Kelly Taylor (I Feel Fat Today podcast) discuss the life of the 20th century American and Catholic journalist and activist, Dorothy Day.

Muhammad Ali with Luis Lopez Aug 03, 2021

Ben and comedian Luis Lopez (@LuisLopezIsHere) talk about The Greatest - boxer, activist, philanthropist, and poet, Muhammad Ali.

GG Allin with Marcus Monroe Jul 27, 2021

Ben and comedian Marcus Monroe (@marcusjmonroe) talk about the, one could say, "out there" punk rocker, GG Allin.

Henri Rousseau with Anna Bianco Jul 20, 2021

Ben and comedian/art expert Anna Bianco (@annacainbianco) review the unique personality and paintings of 19th-20th century French artist, Henri Rousseau.

Paintings (time discussed)

Myself: Portrait-Landscape (18:00) - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Henri_Rousseau_-_Myself-_Portrait_%E2%80%93_Landscape_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg

Surprised! or Tiger in a Tropical Storm (22:38) - https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/henri-rousseau-surprised

The Repast of the Lion (25:53) - https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/438822

War (26:35) - https://www.wikiart.org/en/henri-rousseau/war-or-the-ride-of-discord-1894

Night by Ferdinand Hodler (29:04) - https://arthistoryproject.com/artists/ferdinand-hodler/night/

The Past and the Present (30:55) - https://collection.barnesfoundation.org/objects/5695/The-Past-and-the-Present-or-Philosophical-Thought-(Le-Passe-et-le-present-ou-Pensee-philosophique)/

The Hungry Lion Throws Itself on the Antelope (33:47) - https://www.art.com/products/p14617501738-sa-i6777216/henri-rousseau-the-hungry-lion-throws-itself-on-the-antelope.htm

The Football Players (35:43) - https://www.guggenheim.org/artwork/3542

Apes in the Orange Grove (37:57) - https://www.wikiart.org/en/henri-rousseau/apes-in-the-orange-grove

The Dream (44:54) - https://www.moma.org/collection/works/79277

The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali (47:30) - https://www.moma.org/collection/works/79018

Jackie Robinson with Brian Elberg Jul 13, 2021

Ben and comedian/teacher Brian Elberg (What Do You Teach? podcast) examine the life and legacy of the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era, Jackie Robinson.

Paul Hindemith with Isabel Hagen Jul 06, 2021

Ben and comedian/violist Isabel Hagen (Good Timing with Isabel Hagen podcast) get into the life, times and trials of early 20th century German composer/musician Paul Hindemith.

Marcel Proust with Raanan Hershberg Jun 29, 2021

Ben and comedian Raanan Hershberg (Joe and Raanan Talk Movies podcast) dissect the life and writing of the early 20th century French author most famous for his novel, In Search of Lost Time, Marcel Proust.

Mahatma Gandhi with Shafi Hossain Jun 22, 2021

Ben and comedian Shafi Hossain (IAMericanized podcast) go over the life and legacy of 20th century Indian leader and icon, Mahatma Gandhi.

Annie Oakley with Chloe Radcliffe Jun 15, 2021

Ben and comedian/writer Chloe Radcliffe (The Tonight Show, @chloebadcliffe) break down the wild life of entertainer/sharpshooter, Annie Oakley.

Groucho Marx with Mark Normand Jun 08, 2021

Ben and comedian Mark Normand (The Tonight Show) nerd out on the life and work of comedy legend, Groucho Marx.

Henry VIII with Jermaine Affonso Jun 01, 2021

Ben and writer Jermaine Affonso (Late Night with Seth Meyers) examine the origin, rule, and wives of the 16th-century English monarch, King Henry VIII

Bernie Mac with Vannessa Jackson May 25, 2021

Ben and comedian/writer Vannessa Jackson (A Little Late with Lilly Singh) discuss the life and career of the late comedian and actor, Bernie Mac.

Def Comedy Jam (I Ain't Scared of You) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JkPx0gk6LE

Amelia Earhart with Samantha Prosser May 18, 2021

Ben and comedian Samantha Prosser (The Toni Awards podcast) unpack the life and disappearance of the iconic aviator, Amelia Earhart.

David Bowie with Maximilian Spinelli May 11, 2021

Ben and comedian Maximilian Spinelli (We Were Had podcast, What a Week News Channel) discuss the many faces of musician, actor, and icon, David Bowie.

Mao Zedong with Peter Wong May 04, 2021

Ben and comedian Peter Wong (You Are podcast, Peter Wong on youtube) break down the rise and reign of 20th century Chinese leader, Mao Zedong.

Hunter S. Thompson with Mike Bramante Apr 27, 2021

Ben and comedian Mike Bramante (Do Less podcast) go on a wild search for the American Dream talking about the famed writer of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas as well as numerous other books, articles, and letters, Hunter S. Thompson.

"The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved" (1970) - http://brianb.freeshell.org/a/kddd.pdf

Letter to Hume Logan (1958) - https://fs.blog/2014/05/hunter-s-thompson-to-hume-logan/

"Security" (1955) - http://www.ram.org/contrib/security.html

Theodore Roosevelt with Rich Happel Apr 20, 2021

Comedian Rich Happel (The Happel Hour podcast) joins to chat about the 26th President of the USA and fellow Long Islander, Teddy Roosevelt.

Lizzie Borden with Mae Planert Apr 13, 2021

Ben and comedian Mae Planert (We Were Had podcast, Risque Business News podcast) break down the life, times, and legacy of possible axe murderer, Lizzie Borden.

Josephine Baker with Sabrina Robinson Apr 06, 2021

Ben and comedian Sabrina Robinson (The Syd and Sabrina Show) talk about American-born French entertainer, activist, and World War II spy, Josephine Baker. Baker's speech at the March on Washington (1963) - https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/speeches-african-american-history/1963-josephine-baker-speech-march-washington/

Meyer Lansky with Jake Velazquez Mar 30, 2021

Ben and comedian Jake Velazquez (Do Less podcast) discuss the life of 20th century Jewish mobster, Meyer Lansky.

Give Me a Name Trailer Mar 24, 2021

The trailer for Give Me a Name with Ben Kirschenbaum. A guest gives Ben the name of an intriguing historical figure and they discuss.

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