In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann interviews Sporting KC legend Matt Besler about the origins and evolution of professional soccer in Kansas City, his career with Sporting KC, and more.

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#215 Sporting KC History with Matt Besler

Nocturne

Nocturne (feat. Dimitra Kogioumtzidou)

Historian Ben Baumann talks about 2000s pop culture and what 2000s kids remember from the era.

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#216 2000s Nostalgia

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann interviews the lead singer of Black Lab, Paul Durham, about his humble journey to becoming a professional musician, his experiences overcoming challenges in his career, and his work on the Spider-Man soundtrack.

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#217 Chasing Dreams and Making Music History with Paul Durham

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of popular television theme songs from the 1960s to the 2000s and how they impacted audiences.

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#218 The History of Television Theme Songs

In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Jason Paige about his work producing commercial jingles, his iconic performance of the Pokémon theme song, and the impact of the musical "Rent" on his life and career.

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#219 Becoming the Voice of Pokémon with Jason Paige

In this episode, Ben Baumann discusses the transformative power of learning history, emphasizing the importance of understanding historical context rather than memorizing random facts and dates. He critiques the prevalence of pseudohistory and the influence of unqualified individuals on historical narratives. Baumann advocates for a comprehensive approach to learning history, including big history and personal ancestry, to empower individuals and enhance their understanding of their place in the world.

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#220 How Learning History Can Change Your Life

ARRIVAL

Historian Ben Baumann explores the timeless question of why the universe exists, challenging the belief in certainties, and encouraging listeners to embrace the unknown by creating their own meaning in a mysterious cosmos.

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#221 Does Anyone Know Why the Universe Exists?

In this episode of Roots of Reality Experiences, historian Ben Baumann speaks with astrophysicist Dr. Ethan Siegel about the origins of the universe, why scientific skepticism matters, and how our understanding of the cosmos may evolve in the future.

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#222 The Early Universe with Dr. Ethan Siegel

A podcast by historian Ben Baumann that uses history from the formation of the universe to the present, illustrating how our world came to be. The podcast provides brief historical summaries of various subjects and features oral history interviews with guest experts who have lived experiences related to the topics discussed.

"Billions of years led to you."

#220 How Learning History Can Change Your Life

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