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John Lennon with Jermaine Affonso Part 1 Mar 16, 2023

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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

Alfred Hitchcock with Maximilian Spinelli Sep 20, 2022

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

Hilma af Klint with Steffi Strom Aug 23, 2022

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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

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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/

Richard Kuklinski with Tom Luciano Jul 12, 2022

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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

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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

Buddy Cianci with Mae Planert Jun 07, 2022

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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

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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

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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

Ned Kelly with Jimmy HVD Feb 08, 2022

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

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