Roots of Reality
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."
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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. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Facebook- www.facebook.com/Root
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 a
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. Website- https://jasonpaige.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop5iBDC3lZpLjjFj6PNFHEfeIO
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of popular television theme songs from the 1960s to the 2000s and how they impacted audiences. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcas
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. Website- https://www.blacklabworld.com/
Historian Ben Baumann talks about 2000s pop culture and what 2000s kids remember from the era. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 F
