In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with anthropologist Dr. Julia Boughner, about how primate jaws have changed over time, wisdom teeth, and what human evolution can teach us about the practice of wisdom tooth removal.

Historian Ben Baumann talks about human vestigial parts and how they are a reminder of our evolutionary past.

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with roboticist and founder/CEO of Engineered Arts Will Jackson, about creating humanoid robots, the abilities of his company's robot Ameca, and the future of AI and robotics.

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of robotics and artificial intelligence.

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with US soccer legend and Head Coach of the professional soccer team Sporting Kansas City Peter Vermes, about his career as a player, the growth of American soccer, and how soccer has changed.

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Historian Ben Baumann discusses the history of soccer, why it is so popular, and the greatest teams and players of all time.

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with Kevin Martin who is the lead singer of the rock band Candlebox, about rock music in the 1990s and how rock music has changed over time.

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with songwriter and performer John Ondrasik also known as "Five For Fighting", about his story of breaking into the music industry, writing the song "100 Years", and his work helping people in Afghanistan and Ukraine.

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the pop culture of the last several decades and the feeling of nostalgia in life.

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with musician Steve Everett about his journey as an independent artist, what is Pop 'N' Roll, and songwriting.