Give Me a Name

By Ben Kirschenbaum

Comedian Ben Kirschenbaum and a guest have a fun and informative conversation about a historical figure of the guest’s choosing.... more

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The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.

Give Me a Name episodes:

June 01, 2021 Henry VIII with Jermaine Affonso
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
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1h 15min
May 25, 2021 Bernie Mac with Vannessa Jackson
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
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43min
May 18, 2021 Amelia Earhart with Samantha Prosser
Ben and comedian Samantha Prosser (The Toni Awards podcast) unpack the life and disappearance of the iconic aviator, Amelia Earhart.
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34min
May 11, 2021 David Bowie with Maximilian Spinelli
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.
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57min
May 04, 2021 Mao Zedong with Peter Wong
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.
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40min
April 27, 2021 Hunter S. Thompson with Mike Bramante
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
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56min
April 20, 2021 Theodore Roosevelt with Rich Happel
Comedian Rich Happel (The Happel Hour podcast) joins to chat about the 26th President of the USA and fellow Long Islander, Teddy Roosevelt.
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1h 1min
April 13, 2021 Lizzie Borden with Mae Planert
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.
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51min
April 06, 2021 Josephine Baker with Sabrina Robinson
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/
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50min
March 30, 2021 Meyer Lansky with Jake Velazquez
Ben and comedian Jake Velazquez (Do Less podcast) discuss the life of 20th century Jewish mobster, Meyer Lansky.
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57min

FAQs about Give Me a Name:

How many episodes does Give Me a Name have?

The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.