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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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
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. Website- https://www.captainssoccerclub.com/ X- https://x.com/MattBesler Instagram- https://www.inst
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of the US soccer team, the development of professional soccer in America, and how far the sport has come in the United States. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the po
