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Comedian Ben Kirschenbaum and a guest have a fun and informative conversation about a historical figure of the guest’s choosing.... more
FAQs about Give Me a Name:How many episodes does Give Me a Name have?The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.
April 13, 2023Benjamin Disraeli with Prof. Frederick SchweitzerBen 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....more58minPlay
March 30, 2023John Lennon with Jermaine Affonso Part 2Part 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=WXnULIoQyDoJohn 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=4378sJohn talks about a Beatles reunion 1975 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW5A3UHqLWM...more1h 11minPlay
March 16, 2023John Lennon with Jermaine Affonso Part 1We'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=wJeaoHe3BusJohn talks about his Aunt Mimi on The Mike Douglas Show February 1972 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-HES64-D7wInterview with Jim Steck about naming the Beatles - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMhpFH0wjxsJohn 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=8Qz9a72ljyMThe Beatles discuss how long they'll last 1962 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIKlcfEtgyM&t=13s...more1h 30minPlay
November 01, 2022Ramses III with Anna BiancoComedian Anna Bianco (@annacainbianco) returns to the podcast to discuss the reign and dramatic assassination of the Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, Ramses III...more35minPlay
October 18, 2022John Adams with Max MoacaninComedian Max Moacanin (@moacanin) returns to the podcast to discuss the epic life of writer, revolutionary, diplomat, vice president, and president John Adams....more1hPlay
October 04, 2022Andrew Jackson with Jake VelazquezThe 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....more43minPlay
September 20, 2022Alfred Hitchcock with Maximilian SpinelliComedian Maximilian Spinelli (We Were Had podcast) returns to talk to Ben about the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock....more52minPlay
September 06, 2022Jane Jacobs with Jed LBen 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...more59minPlay
August 23, 2022Hilma af Klint with Steffi StromBen 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...more44minPlay
August 09, 2022Joseph Horn and Frank Hardart with Lisa HurwitzBen 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/...more52minPlay
FAQs about Give Me a Name:How many episodes does Give Me a Name have?The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.