In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann talks with comedian Dave Thomas about his journey to comedy, the origins of the popular comedy show SCTV, his work in the film Rat Race, and how comedy has changed over time.

#104 The World of Comedy with Dave Thomas

Sea Shanty

Fish in the Water

In this episode of Roots of Reality Experiences, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Rep. Don Bacon about his approach to crafting bipartisan legislation, the challenges he’s faced in a divided Congress, and why cooperation still matters for America’s future.

#224 Working Across the Aisle with Rep. Don Bacon

Only Forever is a Minneapolis based hybrid live techno group (Akko, God's Drugs, Skelly) blending live performance elements of synths, drum machines, and sequencers with DJing. They debuted this live performance at Enigma, last September, 2024.

Parallel Lounge Se.2 Ep.4 - Only Forever

Historian Ben Baumann talks about the historical relationship between humans and animals, as well as the modern risks animals face.

#225 How Will History Remember Our Treatment of Animals?

In this episode of Roots of Reality Experiences, historian Ben Baumann talks with musician Plumes about his experiences playing music for animals, the connection between humans and animals, and why people need to show greater care and compassion for them.

#226 Music for the Animals with Plumes

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."