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2 KramersFirst Foursome w/ Jake Velazquez & Ben Kirschenbaum | 2 Kramers E4Episode 4: Jake Velazquez & Ben Kirschenbaum2 Kramers welcome pals and fellow comics, Jake & Ben, onto the pod. In a room full of four (4) Kramers, our friendship faces the ultimate test – trying to perform friendship on a podcast. MAX SPINELLI | FINISH YOUR CROISSANT | FULL STAND UP SPECIAL: • Maximillian Spinelli: Finish Your Croissan... Follow Max Spinelli / / maxagazillion Follow Chris Metcalfe / / chrismetcalfecomedy Follow Jake Velazquez / /https://www.instagram.com/jakevcomedy/Follow Ben Kirschenbaum / /https://www.instagram.com/benkirschenbaum/Follow 2 Kramers / / 2kramerspod 2025-05-2749 min
The Happel HourEpisode 229: Planes, Trains & Automobiles (ft. Ben Kirschenbaum)This week Rich has on comedian Ben Kirschenbaum!2025-03-1746 min
Skullet#030 - Ben KirschenbaumHop on to this one way trip to Skulletville where Mayor Ronnie Fleming sits down with esteemed guest and fellow comedian Ben Kirschenbaum. There is no return ticket but you won’t want to leave anyway after the conversation starts flowing. Covering controversial topics like “Why wasn’t Ronnie invited to Ben’s wedding” and “Did Jimmy Carter REALLY cause the LA Wild Fires?” This is an episode you won’t want to turn off.. nay this is an episode you simply cannot turn off! Enjoy!2025-01-141h 06The Happel HourEpisode 216: Pilgrims Everywhere (ft. Ben Kirschenbaum)This week Rich has on comedian Ben Kirschenbaum!2024-12-0246 min
The Before Hours PodcastBen KirschenbaumGood morning, folks!
Ben Kirschenbaum is standup comedian. We talk about learning a new language, driving in Tunisia, and what constitutes an "emergency".
Follow him on Instagram (@benkirschenbaum) and watch his special "Big Picture" by going to Mark Normand's YouTube channel or clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6AorYXiGww
2024-09-301h 01The Happel HourEpisode 205: Lists (ft. Ben Kirschenbaum)This week Rich has on comedian Ben Kirschenbaum!2024-09-1646 minThe Happel HourEpisode 186: 100 Bowls of Pennies (Ft. Ben Kirschenbaum)This week Rich has on comedian Ben Kirschenbaum!2024-04-2845 min
WORKING CLASSHOLESIce Cream Dreams of Doc Gooden w/ Ben KirschenbaumComedian Ben Kirschenbaum talks about being a substitute gym teacher, a math tutor and working at an ice cream shop where baseball players stopped by. We find out that Ben is bad at basketball, how similar math is to standup, and which Mets players like Rocky Road - spoiler: it's not Mookie Wilson.
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Follow @benkirschenbaum on Instagram to see all his clips, tour dates and to buy tickets for his upcoming special at New York Comedy Club on April 28th.2024-02-2144 min
Bottle Episodes - The Best of Terrible TelevisionThe Michael Richards Show ft Ben Kirshenbaum - Bottle Episodes - Episode 41Welcome to Bottle Episodes! The show where Daniel Crow and David Piccolomini watch the best of terrible television! This week we're talking about possibly the worst crime Kramer ever committed, The Michael Richards Show! Michael plays a private eye and proceeds to yell at the elderly, get attacked by a woman in bed, and literally doing 30,000 push-ups. From the writer of B-Movie comes an A-moral detective agency with very little point of view. Find out what show Michael Richards turned down because this one flopped! Pick up Michaels new book out in June
Comedian Ben Kirschenbaum comes...2024-01-301h 01
The SaaS CFO$9M Raised to Help Accounting Teams Automate Payment ReconciliationsWelcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast, where we delve into the world of finance and accounting in the software-as-a-service industry. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Tal Kirschenbaum, the co-founder and CEO of Ledge, a leading automated finance operations platform. Tal shares his extensive background in finance, venture capital, and payments, which ultimately led him to found Ledge. He explains how Ledge helps finance teams with their day-to-day tasks, particularly in payment reconciliation and treasury management. Tal also reveals how Ledge addresses the pain points that arise from managing high volumes of payments and the si...2023-11-0223 min
Give Me a NameJohn F. Kennedy Jr. with Kyle MaraBen and comedian Kyle Mara (@kylemara on YouTube) discuss the life and tragic death of lawyer, magazine publisher and son of JFK and Jackie O, John F. Kennedy Jr. 2023-09-2142 min
Bottle Episodes - The Best of Terrible TelevisionJoey Ft Ben Kirschenbaum - Bottle Episodes - Episode 21Welcome to Bottle Episodes! The show where Daniel Crow and David Piccolomini watch the best of terrible television! This week we're talking about one of the biggest crimes to Italian Americans since what they did to Chef Boyardee! This show feels like it came from the can as we try to figure out how many boob job jokes a show can make in six minutes, how Joey keeps getting acting work and why none of the other "Friends" show up. "How we doing?" At least Jennifer Coolidge is in it.
Comedian Ben Kirschenbaum comes by to talk a...2023-09-1257 minThe Before Hours PodcastBen KirschenbaumGood morning, folks! Ben Kirschenbaum is a standup comedian. Follow him on Instagram @benkirschenbaum
2023-09-111h 02Give Me a NameAbraham Lincoln with Bobby SheehanDoesn't get any bigger than this! Ben and comedian Bobby Sheehan (@bobbysheehanlol, The Before Hours podcast) talk about the 16th President of the USA, Abraham Lincoln. 2023-09-071h 06Give Me a NameWilt Chamberlain with Jack BuckleyJack Buckley returns to the podcast to talk about basketball and one of the greats, The Big Dipper, Wilt Chamberlain.2023-08-241h 13
Hoppothetically#49 How would you make BARBIE dark and gritty? Ft. Ben Kirschenbaum
Another episode of Hoppothetically! This one is WAY less gross than the last 2! Ben Kirschenbaum is back! We had a great time chatting with him.
Please leave a comment! If you'd like to support us (and get more episodes) check THIS out:
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0:00 Intro
4:01 What if your friend keeps skippng guy's night during the zombie apocolypse?
11:19 What if you found out about NURSING HOME Batman?
20:47 What if you could talk to animals and they have nothing to say?
21:32 What if sports teams were based on CONSPIRACY THEORIES?
24:27 How would you make BARBIE dark and gritty?
30:51...2023-08-0334 minGive Me a NameTony Accardo with Josh AccardoBen and comedian Josh Accardo (@joshaccardo, Working Classholes podcast) talk about the life and career of one of the central figures in the history of the Chicago Outfit, "Joe Batters" a.k.a. Tony Accardo.2023-08-0342 minGive Me a NameJ. Robert Oppenheimer with Tobin MillerBen and comedian Tobin Miller (@tobinmillercomedy, Baby Shower Comedy) discuss the rise and fall of American physicist and director of the Los Alamos Laboratory during World War II, J. Robert Oppenheimer.2023-07-2047 minGive Me a NameNoor Inayat Khan with Prof. Mehnaz AfridiBen and Prof. Mehnaz Afridi discuss the life and death of the princess turned British resistance agent in France during World War II, Noor Inayat Khan.
Dr. Mehnaz Afridi is a professor of religious studies at Manhattan College and the director of the Holocaust, Genocide & Interfaith Education Center. Her courses focus on Islam and the Holocaust. She is also a member delegate for the State Department for the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.
Read Prof. Afridi's story "The Blue Angel and the Holocaust":
https://storymaps...2023-07-0634 min
Hoppothetically#45 Sign My Petition for MORE Neurodiverse Santas? Ft. Ben Kirschenbaum
Uh Oh! It's another episode of Hoppothetically!! This week, Ben Kirschenbaum joins us to answer THE MOST IMPORTANT questions in the world! Ben used to write for Click Hole! Remember Click Hole? Funny Stuff! This episode was a lot o' fun. We hope you enjoy!
0:00 Intro
2:46 What if the ALL the Whos call Horton fat?
10:10 How would you HAZE the new Cultist?
17:54 How would you BEAT the underdogs in a basketball movie?
21:43 Sign my petition for more neurodiverse Santas?
26:34 WYR wipe or jerk with your left hand?
28:41 What if someone told you to "P*ss it forward?"
32:46 What if...2023-06-1545 minGive Me a NameJames Brown with Chris MetcalfeBen and comedian Chris Metcalfe (@chrismetcalfecomedy) dive into the life of the hardest working man in show business, music legend, James Brown.2023-06-0856 minGive Me a NameCornelius Vanderbilt with Rich HappelComedian Rich Happel (The Happel Hour podcast) is back! He and Ben discuss the life and wealth of American business tycoon, Cornelius "The Commodore" Vanderbilt.2023-05-2548 minGive Me a NamePat Tillman with Dan PulzelloComedian Dan Pulzello (Culture Clash Comedy podcast) returns to the podcast to discuss the life and death of NFL player and Army Ranger, Pat Tillman.2023-05-1144 minGive Me a NameLaozi with Jason ChoiBen and comedian Jason Choi (@jasonrchoi) discuss the life and teachings of the ancient Chinese Taoist philosopher, Laozi.2023-04-2742 minGive Me a NameBenjamin Disraeli with Prof. Frederick SchweitzerBen and Prof. Frederick Schweitzer review the life and legacy of the 19th century Conservative and only Jewish born Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Benjamin Disraeli.
Dr. Frederick Schweitzer is a Professor Emeritus of History at Manhattan College. He is the Founding Director of the Holocaust Resource Center. He has authored numerous books and articles on English History, Jewish-Christian relations, Antisemitism, and the Holocaust in his decades-long career.2023-04-1357 minGive Me a NameJohn Lennon with Jermaine Affonso Part 2Part 2 of Jermaine Affonso (writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers and Founding Editor of ClickHole) and Ben's conversation about music legend, John Lennon.
Interviews used:
John talks about his two main collaborators and about meeting Yoko Ono 1980 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXnULIoQyDo
John talks about the other Beatles' reactions to Yoko Ono and about his genius - Rolling Stone interview 1970 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YelhzUbrCE&t=4378s
John talks about a Beatles...2023-03-301h 10Give Me a NameJohn Lennon with Jermaine Affonso Part 1We're back! And with a two-parter no less! Jermaine Affonso (writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers and Founding Editor of ClickHole) returns to the pod to discuss the many sides of singer, songwriter, activist, and of course, Beatle, John Lennon.
Interviews used:
Beatles first ever radio interview October 1962 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJeaoHe3Bus
John talks about his Aunt Mimi on The Mike Douglas Show February 1972 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-HES64-D7w
2023-03-161h 29Give Me a NameRamses III with Anna BiancoComedian Anna Bianco (@annacainbianco) returns to the podcast to discuss the reign and dramatic assassination of the Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, Ramses III2022-11-0134 minGive Me a NameJohn Adams with Max MoacaninComedian Max Moacanin (@moacanin) returns to the podcast to discuss the epic life of writer, revolutionary, diplomat, vice president, and president John Adams.2022-10-1859 minGive Me a NameAndrew Jackson with Jake VelazquezThe first guest ever, comedian Jake Velazquez (Do Less podcast) comes back to discuss one of the most controversial figures in American history: the 7th President of the United States, Andrew Jackson.2022-10-0442 minGive Me a NameAlfred Hitchcock with Maximilian SpinelliComedian Maximilian Spinelli (We Were Had podcast) returns to talk to Ben about the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock.2022-09-2051 minGive Me a NameJane Jacobs with Jed LBen and Jed L discuss urban planning history and theory by focusing on the life and work of journalist, theorist and activist, Jane Jacobs.
Check out Jed's YouTube channel Late Bloomers about transforming a patch of backyard grass into a 750-square-foot, food-producing permaculture garden! New Episodes every Thursday!
https://www.youtube.com/c/LateBloomersPermaculture/featured2022-09-0658 minGive Me a NameHilma af Klint with Steffi StromBen talks to artist and interior architect Steffi Strom about the life and rediscovery of Swedish-born artist and mystic, Hilma af Klint.
Check out some of Hilma af Klint's art as you listen!
https://www.wikiart.org/en/hilma-af-klint2022-08-2343 minGive Me a NameJoseph Horn and Frank Hardart with Lisa HurwitzBen and filmmaker Lisa Hurwitz discuss her documentary The Automat and the founders of the most famous chain of automats in New York and Philadelphia, Joseph Horn and Frank Hardart.
The Automat was selected for the 2021 Telluride Film Festival. For more information on the film and to find ways to watch it, go to: http://automatmovie.com/2022-08-0951 minGive Me a NameMarquis de Lafayette with Jack BuckleyBen and Jack Buckley break down the life and times of a key figure in the American and French Revolutions, "The Hero of Two Worlds" Marquis de Lafayette.2022-07-261h 34Give Me a NameRichard Kuklinski with Tom LucianoBen and comedian Tom Luciano (@nottomluciano) discuss the life and psychology of criminal and murderer, Richard "The Iceman" Kuklinski.2022-07-1233 min
Give Me a NameRichard Pryor with Phil IrvineBen and Phil Irvine (Clear the Air with RPA podcast) look at the life and influence of iconic comedian, Richard Pryor.
Check out Phil's podcast Clear the Air with RPA!
https://podcasts.apple.com/bn/podcast/clear-the-air-with-rpa/id1592391403
Also, here's one of the many great Pryor bits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWulvchFpYs2022-06-2834 minGive Me a NameBernie Madoff with Eitan LevineBen and comedian Eitan Levine (@eitanthegoalie) crunch the numbers and break down the life and impact of the orchestrator of the largest Ponzi scheme of all time, Bernie Madoff.
Check out Eitan's show Jewish or Antisemitic!
https://linktr.ee/Eitanthegoalie2022-06-1442 minGive Me a NameBuddy Cianci with Mae PlanertComedian Mae Planert (We Were Had podcast, Risque Business News podcast) returns to Give Me a Name to go through the peaks and troughs in the life of the longest serving Mayor of Providence, Buddy Cianci.2022-06-0728 minGive Me a NameDr. Donald Winnicott with Dr. Steven TuberBen and Dr. Steven Tuber discuss the life and ideas of 20th century English pediatrician and psychoanalyst, Donald Woods Winnicott.
Dr. Steven Tuber is the Director of Clinical Training, Program Head and Professor of Psychology in the doctoral program in Clinical Psychology at City College, CUNY, where he has taught for over 35 years. He is a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology of the American Board of Professional Psychology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology and a licensed psychologist in New York State. Dr. Tuber has also been awarded the President's Award for...2022-05-2443 minGive Me a NameCoco Chanel with Patricia DinglasanBen and comedian Patricia Dinglasan (@patriciadinglasancomedy) talk about the eventful life of French fashion icon, Coco Chanel.
Check out Patricia's show Banana Ketchup in NYC. Go to Patricia's instagram for more details2022-05-1732 minGive Me a NameC.S. Lewis with Ted BartonBen and comedian Ted Barton (@tedbartonn) delve into the life and works of 20th century writer, lay theologian, academic and author of The Chronicles of Narnia, C.S. Lewis.
Check out the show Ted produces with Tayler Yarish (fellow former Give Me a Name guest) YarBar Comedy at Tara Rose (384 3rd Avenue in NYC) every other Wednesday night at 7:30.2022-05-0341 min
2 Kramers(BONUS) The Mystery of Mae Planert, Max Spinelli, and Ben KirschenbaumWe Were Had! This week we are doing a bonus episode to discuss what's on everyone's minds, why we aren't the number one podcast on the charts! We explore several theories including, Ben is actually a villain and sabotaging us, we are living in a parallel universe where the podcast can't succeed, the fact that we aren't scientologists, and CNN is blacklisting us. Tune in and find out if We Were Had! We Were Had is a podcast of Murder, Mystery, and the Unnatural! Your hosts, Comedians Mae Planert, Max Spinelli, and Ben Kirschenbaum dive in each week to brin...2022-05-0225 minGive Me a NameJim Henson with Patrick WebbBen and comedy writer/improviser Patrick Webb go through the life and career of puppeteer, actor, director, animator, writer, inventor, and creator of The Muppets, Jim Henson.
Patrick performs and writes in Chicago. He's developed scripts with Viacom-CBS and won JFL Montreal's Eat My Shorts competition. You can see him every Friday in May and June at Logan Square Improv in Chicago.2022-04-2643 minGive Me a NameStephen Sondheim with Gabe MollicaBen and comedian Gabe Mollica (@gabemollica) remember the life, songs and shows of legendary composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim.
Check out Gabe's one man show - Gabe Mollica: a show about friendship, which is set to premiere at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Buy tickets for the show on April 26th at Caveat (21 A Clinton Street):
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gabe-mollica-a-show-about-friendship-tickets-293216768247
2022-04-1957 minGive Me a NameDr. Rosalyn Yalow with Dr. Alice LevineIn the historic 50th episode, Ben and Dr. Alice Levine (endocrinologist/scientist/Ben's mom) discuss the life and work of Nobel Prize winning scientist, Dr. Rosalyn Yalow.2022-04-121h 09Give Me a NameMarion Barry with Mehul PatelBen and comedian Mehul Patel (@mehulpatelnyc) look back at the roller coaster life and career of the "Mayor for Life" of Washington DC, Marion Barry.
Check out Mehul's show on April 27th at the Paradise Club in the Edition Hotel!2022-03-2941 minGive Me a NameRodney Dangerfield with Mike BramanteThe first repeat guest in Give Me a Name history: Ben and comedian Mike Bramante (Do Less podcast) at long last show some respect to one of the greatest comedians ever, Rodney Dangerfield.
Buy tickets to Mike headlining Carolines in New York City on March 5th!
https://www.carolines.com/attraction/mike-bramante/
Use the promo code: BRAMANTE2022-03-2248 minGive Me a NameGeorge Harrison with Bo BallewAfter a long and lonely winter, Ben and Bo Ballew (Talk Sauce podcast, Waterline NY - next show 3/19) revitalize Beatlemania discussing the band's lead guitarist, singer-songwriter, George Harrison.2022-03-1545 minGive Me a NameGrigori Rasputin with David SipressBen and cartoonist David Sipress discuss the fall of the Russian Empire by examining the famous Siberian mystic whose life is steeped in legend, Grigori Rasputin.
David Sipress has been a staff cartoonist at The New Yorker since 1998 and has published nearly seven hundred cartoons in the magazine. He also studied Russian History in the Department of Soviet Studies at Harvard University.
His new book, What's So Funny?: A Cartoonist's Memoir, is now available and can be purchased using this link:
https://www.amazon.com/Whats-So-Funny-Cartoonists-Memoir/dp/03586590942022-03-0831 minGive Me a NameTycho Brahe with Charles WorrallBen talks to one of his favorite teachers Charles Worrall about the fascinating and unique life and death of 16th century Danish astronomer, Tycho Brahe.2022-03-0146 minGive Me a NameAlfred the Great with Prof. Stefan ZimmersBen and Dr. Stefan Zimmers explore 9th century Europe through the life of the Viking-fighting King of the Anglo-Saxons, Alfred the Great.
Dr. Zimmers is an Assistant Dean in the History Department at Georgetown University and a frequent lecturer at the Smithsonian. He studies and teaches a wide variety of topics ranging from the Black Death and the Crusades to colonial Latin American history. He specializes in Anglo-Saxon and Angevin English history.2022-02-2254 min
2 KramersThe Big Grey Man of ScotlandWe Were Had! Am Fear Liath Mòr is the Scottish folklore story of a big grey giant seen lurking around Ben Macdui. Several have reported seeing, hearing, or feeling its presence and disturbing sounds of being followed. Is it the Yeti/Sasquatch cousin that's been overshadowed all these years by the Loch Ness monster? Could it be some illusion playing tricks on hikers? Max dives deep into his findings on the hidden mystery of Scotland!
We Were Had is a podcast of Murder, Mystery, and the Unnatural! Your hosts, Comedians Mae Planert, Max Spinelli, and Ben Kirschen...2022-02-1725 minGive Me a NameNed Kelly with Jimmy HVDBen and comedian Jimmy HVD (UncommonTakes podcast) review the short but eventful life and complicated legacy of Australia's most iconic outlaw, Ned Kelly.2022-02-0854 minGive Me a NameCleopatra with Zubi AhmedBen and comedian Zubi Ahmed (@chopzubi) dig up the story of Julius Caesar and Marc Antony's lover, the last pharaoh of Egypt, Cleopatra VII.2022-02-0139 minGive Me a NameJohn D. Rockefeller with Zach BrazaoBen and comedian Zach Brazao (@zachbrazao) go over both the brutal and magnanimous sides of the richest man in American history, John D. Rockefeller.2022-01-2542 minGive Me a NameKobe Bryant with Eric NeumannBen and comedian Eric Neumann (@imericneumann, Marcus And Eric Learn Stuff From Smarter People podcast, stand-up albums - "Nervous Lover" and "Just a Phase") remember the life and impact of one of the greatest basketball players of all time, Kobe Bryant. 2022-01-1837 minGive Me a NameNikita Khrushchev with Prof. William Taubman Part 2In part two, Ben and Dr. Taubman discuss Khrushchev's time in power and his ultimate downfall.
Dr. Taubman is the Bertrand Snell Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Amherst College. He is the author of Khrushchev: The Man and His Era, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography (2004) and the National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography (2003). He is also the author of Gorbachev: His Life and Times, Moscow Spring (with Jane Taubman) and Stalin's American Policy: From Entente to Détente to Cold War.2022-01-1156 minGive Me a NameNikita Khrushchev with Prof. William Taubman Part 1In part one of this two-part episode, Ben and Dr. William Taubman examine the improbable rise to power of 20th century Soviet leader, Nikita Khrushchev.
Dr. Taubman is the Bertrand Snell Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Amherst College. He is the author of Khrushchev: The Man and His Era, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography (2004) and the National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography (2003). He is also the author of Gorbachev: His Life and Times, Moscow Spring (with Jane Taubman) and Stalin's American Policy: From Entente to Détente to Cold War. 2022-01-0448 minGive Me a NameAnthony Bourdain with Tayler YarishBen and comedian Tayler Yarish (The Tayler Yarish Show podcast) explore the life of chef, writer, and TV travel host, Anthony Bourdain. 2021-12-2145 minGive Me a NameJoan Rivers with Rachel LenihanCan we talk? Ben and comedian Rachel Lenihan (@rachellenihancomedy) dish about comedy icon, Joan Rivers.2021-12-1439 minGive Me a NameJames Baldwin with Jaron YoungBen and comedian Jaron Young (@jlyoungcomedy) talk about the works, life, and relevance of 20th century writer, James Baldwin.2021-12-0744 minGive Me a NameEdwin Stanton with Juan NicolonBen and comedian Juan Nicolon (@juannicolon) go over the positives and negatives of a complex character: Abraham Lincoln's Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton.2021-11-2343 minGive Me a NameGene Wilder with Matt SomersteinBen and comedian Matt Somerstein (@somersteinster) review the life and iconic roles of actor, writer and director, Gene Wilder.2021-11-1643 minGive Me a NameNikola Tesla with Sam EvansBen and comedian Sam Evans (@reallysamevans, stand-up album - "Sweet Baby Boy") discuss the both triumphant and tragic story of Serbian-American inventor, Nikola Tesla.2021-11-0937 minGive Me a NameStan Lee with Michael GoodBen and comedian Michael Good (Morning Good podcast) dive into the life and work of the face of Marvel Comics, Stan Lee.2021-11-0238 minGive Me a NameChyna with Ali O'NeilBen and comedian Ali O'Neil (@itsalioneil) talk about wrestling and one of its all-time greatest stars, Chyna.2021-10-2649 minGive Me a NameMuammar Gaddafi with Ismael LoutfiBen and comedian Ismael Loutfi (@ismael.loutfi) review the life and death of Libyan dictator, Muammar Gaddafi.2021-10-1939 minGive Me a NameCarl Sagan with Jack FinneganJust one podcast episode among billions and billions of others: Ben and comedian Jack Finnegan (@jfinnegancomedy) look back at the life of the ultimate student and explainer of the cosmos, Carl Sagan. 2021-10-0539 minGive Me a NameUlysses S. Grant with Dan PulzelloBen and comedian Dan Pulzello (@danpulzello) look at the improbable trajectory of the Commanding General of the Union Army and 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. 2021-09-281h 01Give Me a NameJohn McAfee with Laura SogarBen and comedian Laura Sogar (Risque Business News podcast) go over the wild life of eccentric businessman, presidential candidate, and computer programmer responsible for the first commercial anti-virus software, John McAfee.2021-09-2157 minGive Me a NameIda B. Wells with Kenice MobleyBen and comedian Kenice Mobley (The Tonight Show, Make Yourself Cry show, Love About Town podcast) discuss the life and times of journalist, teacher, activist and cofounder of the NAACP, Ida B. Wells.
Check out Kenice's show Make Yourself Cry Thursdays at 10p ET on planetscum.live2021-09-1446 minGive Me a NameBobby Fischer with Max MoacaninBen and comedian Max Moacanin (@moacanin) go through the life of the American chess grandmaster and international figure, Bobby Fischer.2021-09-0753 minGive Me a NamePablo Escobar with Pedro GonzalezBen and comedian Pedro Gonzalez (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) talk about the brutal world and life of Colombian drug lord, Pablo Escobar.2021-08-3132 minGive Me a NameMichael Collins with Katie BoyleBen and comedian Katie Boyle (The Shift podcast) examine the life, influence, and assassination of early 20th century Irish revolutionary, Michael Collins. 2021-08-2435 minGive Me a NameThe Notorious B.I.G. with Igor MartinezBen and comedian Igor Martinez (Lady and the Simp podcast, Tim and Igor's Hockey Podcast) look at the life of Brooklyn-born rapper, Christopher Wallace Aka The Notorious B.I.G.2021-08-1749 minGive Me a NameDorothy Day with Kelly TaylorBen and comedian Kelly Taylor (I Feel Fat Today podcast) discuss the life of the 20th century American and Catholic journalist and activist, Dorothy Day.2021-08-1046 minGive Me a NameMuhammad Ali with Luis LopezBen and comedian Luis Lopez (@LuisLopezIsHere) talk about The Greatest - boxer, activist, philanthropist, and poet, Muhammad Ali.2021-08-0346 minGive Me a NameGG Allin with Marcus MonroeBen and comedian Marcus Monroe (@marcusjmonroe) talk about the, one could say, "out there" punk rocker, GG Allin.2021-07-2736 minGive Me a NameHenri Rousseau with Anna BiancoBen and comedian/art expert Anna Bianco (@annacainbianco) review the unique personality and paintings of 19th-20th century French artist, Henri Rousseau.
Paintings (time discussed)
Myself: Portrait-Landscape (18:00) - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Henri_Rousseau_-_Myself-_Portrait_%E2%80%93_Landscape_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg
Surprised! or Tiger in a Tropical Storm (22:38) - https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/henri-rousseau-surprised
The Repast of the Lion (25:53) - https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/438822
War (26:35) - https://www.wikiart.org/en/henri-rousseau/war-or-the-ride-of-discord-1894
Night by Ferdinand Hodler (29:04...2021-07-2054 minGive Me a NameJackie Robinson with Brian ElbergBen and comedian/teacher Brian Elberg (What Do You Teach? podcast) examine the life and legacy of the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era, Jackie Robinson.2021-07-131h 07Give Me a NamePaul Hindemith with Isabel HagenBen and comedian/violist Isabel Hagen (Good Timing with Isabel Hagen podcast) get into the life, times and trials of early 20th century German composer/musician Paul Hindemith. 2021-07-0638 minGive Me a NameMarcel Proust with Raanan HershbergBen and comedian Raanan Hershberg (Joe and Raanan Talk Movies podcast) dissect the life and writing of the early 20th century French author most famous for his novel, In Search of Lost Time, Marcel Proust.2021-06-2952 minGive Me a NameMahatma Gandhi with Shafi HossainBen and comedian Shafi Hossain (IAMericanized podcast) go over the life and legacy of 20th century Indian leader and icon, Mahatma Gandhi.2021-06-2252 minGive Me a NameAnnie Oakley with Chloe RadcliffeBen and comedian/writer Chloe Radcliffe (The Tonight Show, @chloebadcliffe) break down the wild life of entertainer/sharpshooter, Annie Oakley.2021-06-1545 minGive Me a NameGroucho Marx with Mark NormandBen and comedian Mark Normand (The Tonight Show) nerd out on the life and work of comedy legend, Groucho Marx.2021-06-0856 minGive Me a NameHenry VIII with Jermaine AffonsoBen and writer Jermaine Affonso (Late Night with Seth Meyers) examine the origin, rule, and wives of the 16th-century English monarch, King Henry VIII2021-06-011h 14Give Me a NameBernie Mac with Vannessa JacksonBen and comedian/writer Vannessa Jackson (A Little Late with Lilly Singh) discuss the life and career of the late comedian and actor, Bernie Mac.
Def Comedy Jam (I Ain't Scared of You) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JkPx0gk6LE2021-05-2542 minGive Me a NameAmelia Earhart with Samantha ProsserBen and comedian Samantha Prosser (The Toni Awards podcast) unpack the life and disappearance of the iconic aviator, Amelia Earhart.2021-05-1833 minGive Me a NameDavid Bowie with Maximilian SpinelliBen and comedian Maximilian Spinelli (We Were Had podcast, What a Week News Channel) discuss the many faces of musician, actor, and icon, David Bowie.2021-05-1156 minGive Me a NameMao Zedong with Peter WongBen and comedian Peter Wong (You Are podcast, Peter Wong on youtube) break down the rise and reign of 20th century Chinese leader, Mao Zedong. 2021-05-0439 minGive Me a NameHunter S. Thompson with Mike BramanteBen and comedian Mike Bramante (Do Less podcast) go on a wild search for the American Dream talking about the famed writer of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas as well as numerous other books, articles, and letters, Hunter S. Thompson.
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