<p>It's time to learn about Benjamin Franklin: inventor of the bifocalnator, son of a soapmaker, and writer of sultry, sultry drama.</p>

It's time to learn about Benjamin Franklin: inventor of the bifocalnator, son of a soapmaker, and writer of sultry, sultry drama.

The Tale of Benjamin Franklin

The Town Criers is a witty, research-fueled deep dive into history. The culmination of award-winning journalist Kaitlyn Klepec’s investigative experience and Lila Ruppe’s comedy writing background, the podcast finds laughs in exploring humanity’s roots. 

Would you survive as a medieval peasant? What would you tell a Victorian child if you only had five seconds? Kaitlyn and Lila take to the past to answer these questions while seamlessly blending history and comedy.

History

The Town Criers is a witty, research-fueled deep dive into history. The culmination of award-winning journalist Kaitlyn Klepec’s investigative experience and Lila Ruppe’s comedy writing background, the podcast finds laughs in exploring humanity’s roots. Would you survive as a medieval peasant? What would you tell a Victorian child if you only had five seconds? Kaitlyn and Lila take to the past to answer these questions while seamlessly blending history and comedy.

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