Roots of Reality Podcast
1) #222 The Early Universe with Dr. Ethan Siegel
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 und...Show More
2) #221 Does Anyone Know Why the Universe Exists?
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 i...Show More
3) #220 How Learning History Can Change Your Life
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 cr...Show More
4) #219 Becoming the Voice of Pokémon with Jason Paige
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 impac...Show More
5) #218 The History of Television Theme Songs
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/su...Show More
6) #217 Chasing Dreams and Making Music History with Paul Durham
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 ...Show More
7) #216 2000s Nostalgia
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- ro...Show More
8) #215 Sporting KC History with Matt Besler
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 Spo...Show More
9) #214 The History of Soccer in America
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...Show More
10) #212 The History of Dead and Endangered Languages
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of language and why so many languages are going extinct today. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email not...Show More