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The John Batchelor ShowSCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-5-2026. 1900 ADAMS BOULEVARD LA.SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-5-2026.1900 ADAMS BOULEVARD LA.
Jeff Bliss highlights the stark contrast between Seattle's controlled homelessness and the pervasive crisis in Los Angeles. The discussion transitions to California's jungle primary, where late-arriving ballots in the Los Angelesmayoral race show statistically improbable gains for Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, fueling accusations of election irregularities.
Jeff Bliss previews the opening of a massive, multi-story In-N-Out Burger in Las Vegas, predicting it will become a celebrity destination similar to Hollywood's historic clubs or New York's Stork Club. He also reflects on a rare 1955 invitation...
2026-06-0605 minThe John Batchelor ShowSCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-5-2026. 1900 ADAMS BOULEVARD LA.SCHEDULE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-5-2026.1900 ADAMS BOULEVARD LA.
Jeff Bliss highlights the stark contrast between Seattle's controlled homelessness and the pervasive crisis in Los Angeles. The discussion transitions to California's jungle primary, where late-arriving ballots in the Los Angelesmayoral race show statistically improbable gains for Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, fueling accusations of election irregularities.
Jeff Bliss previews the opening of a massive, multi-story In-N-Out Burger in Las Vegas, predicting it will become a celebrity destination similar to Hollywood's historic clubs or New York's Stork Club. He also reflects on a rare 1955 invitation...
2026-06-0605 min
The John Batchelor ShowSCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-3-2026. 1907 TOJO
SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 6-3-2026.1907 TOJO(1) Scott Harold discusses the unprecedented question from Japan's Defense Minister at the Shangri-La Dialogueregarding America's Indo-Pacific commitment. He notes the omission of Taiwan in Secretary Hegseth's speech compared to last year. Japan remains a hawkish front-line ally, despite regional concerns over shifting US national defense priorities.(2) Rebecca Grant describes the proposed Trump class battleship, a nuclear-powered "missile truck" designed for standoff strikes. Unlike traditional battleships, it emphasizes hypersonic attack and laser weaponry. The ship would be highly survivable, defended by Space Force overwatch and advanced electromagnetic...
2026-06-0406 min
The John Batchelor Show(1) Bob Zimmerman introduces the Apollo 8 crew—Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders—noting their deep military backgrounds and commitment to American ideals. Borman is described as an intensely honest leader driven by duty, while Lovell is characteri(1) Bob Zimmerman introduces the Apollo 8 crew—Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders—noting their deep military backgrounds and commitment to American ideals. Borman is described as an intensely honest leader driven by duty, while Lovell is characterized as a "space cadet" eager for exploration. Zimmerman highlights the often-overlooked role of the astronauts' wives, such as Susan Borman and Valerie Anders, who managed households and intense media pressure while accepting the 50/50 survival odds of the mission. The guest also discusses the decision to use the Saturn 5rocket despite its previous mechanical vibration issues.(1) Bob Zimmerman introduces the Apollo 8 crew...
2026-06-0107 min
The John Batchelor Show(8) Bob Zimmerman discusses mysterious subsurface changes in the sun and conflicting data regarding water ice at the lunar South Pole, while highlighting Mars' "brain terrain" as evidence of significant ne(8) Bob Zimmerman discusses mysterious subsurface(8) Bob Zimmerman discusses mysterious subsurface changes in the sun and conflicting data regarding water ice at the lunar South Pole, while highlighting Mars' "brain terrain" as evidence of significant near-surface ice deposits.DECEMBER 1951
2026-05-3005 min
The John Batchelor Show(7) Bob Zimmerman examines a massive Blue Origin rocket explosion that has grounded the New Glenn program and delayed NASA's Artemis missions, leaving SpaceX as the only viable private partner for immediate lunar goals.(7) Bob Zimmerman examines a massive Blue Origin rocket explosion that has grounded the New Glenn program and delayed NASA's Artemis missions, leaving SpaceX as the only viable private partner for immediate lunar goals.NOVEMBER 1961
2026-05-3013 min
The John Batchelor ShowPreview for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman details the catastrophic explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn first stage during a static fire test. This failure destroys the launch pad and significantly delays Amazon's satellite launches and future lunar missionPreview for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman details the catastrophic explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn first stage during a static fire test. This failure destroys the launch pad and significantly delays Amazon's satellite launches and future lunar mission timelines.1955
2026-05-3002 min
The John Batchelor ShowPreview for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman explores 40 years of sunspot data revealing mysterious subsurface structural changes occurring 600 miles beneath the solar surface. Scientists currently lack the computer models to understand or accurately predict tPreview for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman explores 40 years of sunspot data revealing mysterious subsurface structural changes occurring 600 miles beneath the solar surface. Scientists currently lack the computer models to understand or accurately predict these progressive solar developments.Preview for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman explores 40 years of sunspot data revealing mysterious subsurface structural changes occurring 600 miles beneath the solar surface. Scientists currently lack the computer models to understand or accurately predict these progressive solar developments.MARCH 1958
2026-05-3001 min
The John Batchelor ShowBob Zimmerman reports that the Webb telescope has detected weather variations, including morning clouds, on a distant exoplanet. Additionally, images from Mars show parallel ridges that suggest a history of climate cycles and the presence of significant n
Bob Zimmerman reports that the Webb telescope has detected weather variations, including morning clouds, on a distant exoplanet. Additionally, images from Mars show parallel ridges that suggest a history of climate cycles and the presence of significant near-surface ice. (12)JANUARY 1941
2026-05-2804 min
The John Batchelor ShowBob Zimmerman discusses the success of SpaceX's Starship 12 test, which demonstrated major design improvements, while NASA has effectively ended Boeing's role in manned missions to the ISS. NASA awarded all manned flights through 2030 to SpaceX, leaving B
Bob Zimmerman discusses the success of SpaceX's Starship 12 test, which demonstrated major design improvements, while NASA has effectively ended Boeing's role in manned missions to the ISS. NASA awarded all manned flights through 2030 to SpaceX, leaving Boeing out of the picture. (11)1951
2026-05-2815 min
The John Batchelor ShowPreview for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman explains recurring leaks in the Zvezda module of the International Space Station. These stress-related cracks could lead to catastrophic failure, prompting NASA to secure the American section during docking operationPreview for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman explains recurring leaks in the Zvezda module of the International Space Station. These stress-related cracks could lead to catastrophic failure, prompting NASA to secure the American section during docking operations.
2026-05-2800 minThe John Batchelor ShowSCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-22-2026. 1900 ADAMS BOULEVARD.
SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 5-22-2026.1900 ADAMS BOULEVARD.Jeff Bliss describes the rapid spread of Southern California wildfires in Riverside County. He also discusses a major fire on Santa Rosa Island caused by a stranded boater's flare. (1/16)Jeff Bliss reports on the "Disney Forward" expansion, which may include a third theme park. He notes that Harbor Boulevard faces intense traffic congestion despite Disney's advanced engineering efforts. (2/16)Richard Epstein analyzes the Trump administration's efforts to bypass state-run elections by banning voting machines. He characterizes these moves as unilateral abuses that threaten the...
2026-05-2309 min
The John Batchelor ShowBob Zimmerman explains that the Psyche probe successfully completed a Mars flyby. Meanwhile, reanalyzed data suggests Europa may lack water plumes, contradicting previous theories about the moon's potential for life. (8/16)
Bob Zimmerman explains that the Psyche probe successfully completed a Mars flyby. Meanwhile, reanalyzed data suggests Europa may lack water plumes, contradicting previous theories about the moon's potential for life. (8/16)1903 LA POSTCARD
2026-05-2304 min
The John Batchelor ShowBob Zimmerman details SpaceX's IPO filings, which show Starlink earns $12 billion annually. These profits fund Starship development, while new ventures like high-powered satellite buses expand the company's commercial reach. (7/16)
Bob Zimmerman details SpaceX's IPO filings, which show Starlink earns $12 billion annually. These profits fund Starship development, while new ventures like high-powered satellite buses expand the company's commercial reach. (7/16)1900 SPRING STREET LA
2026-05-2314 min
The John Batchelor ShowPREVIEW for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman. Bob Zimmerman explains how Vast is diversifying its business model by selling high-powered satellite buses to fund the development of their ambitious private space stations.PREVIEW for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman. Bob Zimmerman explains how Vast is diversifying its business model by selling high-powered satellite buses to fund the development of their ambitious private space stations.NOVEMBER 1939
2026-05-2201 min
The John Batchelor ShowBob Zimmerman explains how private enterprise and competition are transforming the space industry. He also describes unique geological features on Mars, such as "brain terrain," captured in recent images by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. (16/16)
Bob Zimmerman explains how private enterprise and competition are transforming the space industry. He also describes unique geological features on Mars, such as "brain terrain," captured in recent images by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. (16/16)1920 BURDICK ID
2026-05-2105 min
The John Batchelor ShowBob Zimmerman discusses the upcoming SpaceX IPO, which could raise $75 billion. He argues that SpaceX is the real American space program, while NASA has become an ineffective sideshow supporting SpaceX's ambitious goals. (15/16)
Bob Zimmerman discusses the upcoming SpaceX IPO, which could raise $75 billion. He argues that SpaceX is the real American space program, while NASA has become an ineffective sideshow supporting SpaceX's ambitious goals. (15/16)1910 ID
2026-05-2114 min
The John Batchelor ShowPREVIEW for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman analyzes the Louisiana legislature's efforts to attract a major aerospace company, potentially SpaceX. New laws provide tax breaks and lawsuit protections for a massive coastal land acquisition for space operations.PREVIEW for Later Today: Bob Zimmerman analyzes the Louisiana legislature's efforts to attract a major aerospace company, potentially SpaceX. New laws provide tax breaks and lawsuit protections for a massive coastal land acquisition for space operations.1953
2026-05-2002 min
The John Batchelor ShowBOB ZIMMERMAN: Probes Europa Clipper and Juice provide a 360-degree view of an interstellar comet, while the Curiosity rover accidentally uncovers unique "brain terrain" and fluted rock formations after a drilling mishap on Mars. (8/16)BOB ZIMMERMAN: Probes Europa Clipper and Juice provide a 360-degree view of an interstellar comet, while the Curiosity rover accidentally uncovers unique "brain terrain" and fluted rock formations after a drilling mishap on Mars. (8/16)AUGUST 1924 CA
2026-05-1606 min
The John Batchelor ShowBOB ZIMMMERMAN: The upcoming Starship launch tests revolutionary Raptor 3 engines and heat shield tiles, as SpaceX explores new launch sites in Louisiana and negotiates with Google to place data centers in orbit. (7/16)BOB ZIMMMERMAN: The upcoming Starship launch tests revolutionary Raptor 3 engines and heat shield tiles, as SpaceX explores new launch sites in Louisiana and negotiates with Google to place data centers in orbit. (7/16)1949 ITlALY
2026-05-1613 min
High Octane LeadershipManaging the "Uncoachable" Employee | Bob BachelorSummaryAre you wasting 80 percent of your energy on the 20 percent of people who will never change? In this episode, Donald Thompson and Dr. Bob Batchelor introduced a disruptive new framework: human nature management. Moving away from one-size-fits-all management, they explore how to stop exhausting yourself on uncoachable talent and instead design systems around how humans actually behave. From recounting a high school experience which would go on to quietly shape how Donald approaches challenges to the user guides for high-performance teams, this conversation is a blueprint for scaling leadership without burning out.Episode Long...
2026-03-2650 min
Brand Strategy & AdvertisingYou've Come A Long Way Baby -- Cigarettes, Feminism, and Targeting Women in Advertising and Branding HistoryIn 1929, a PR man named Edward Bernays paid women to smoke cigarettes in public and called them "torches of freedom." A century later, the tobacco industry was still running the same play — and women were still paying the price.In this episode of Brand Strategy and Advertising, cultural historian and Coastal Carolina University Assistant Professor Bob Batchelor traces one of advertising history's most calculated and consequential campaigns: how the tobacco industry hijacked feminism, wave after wave, to sell a product it knew was deadly.From Hollywood glamour and wartime independence to Virginia Slims' "You've Come a...
2026-03-2518 minBrand Strategy & AdvertisingAdvertising & Social ConsciousnessOne tear changed everything.In 1971, a single image — a man in buckskin watching trash hit the roadside, one tear rolling down his face — became one of the most powerful moments in American advertising history. The "Crying Indian" wasn't selling anything. It was selling an idea. And it worked.But who was really behind it? The answer is more complicated than you think.In this episode of Brand Strategy and Advertising, cultural historian and Coastal Carolina University Assistant Professor Bob Batchelor traces the collision between advertising craft and social consciousness — from the 1960s creative revolu...
2026-03-1319 minBrand Strategy & AdvertisingWhen Advertising Became Art — and Art Became Everything, Part IIThe 1960s gave advertising artistry. The 1970s gave it strategy. This episode completes the story.In Part II, we examine a media landscape flooded with advertising messages, brands that all had personalities, and consumers growing harder to reach by the year. The answer was a concept that now sits at the center of every brand strategy conversation in the industry: positioning.THE 1970s PIVOT: WHEN EVERYTHING GOT LOUDERBy 1979, total U.S. ad billings had nearly tripled over the start of the decade, reaching $27.9 billion. J. Walter Thompson became the first agency in...
2026-02-2514 minBrand Strategy & AdvertisingWhen Advertising Became Art — and Art Became Everything, Part IHere’s a question worth considering: What is advertising actually for?If your answer is “to sell products,” you’re not wrong. But you’re also only about a quarter right. The other three-quarters -- the part that explains why certain brands feel like part of your identity, why slogans burrow into your memory and stay for decades, why a Super Bowl spot can hit you in the chest before you process what it’s selling -- that’s what this episode is built around.In Part I of this two-part series, Bob Batchelor traces the economic l...
2026-02-1912 minBrand Strategy & AdvertisingThe Soap Opera Strategy: How P&G Built Branded Content 90 Years Before YouTubeWhen your favorite YouTube creator says "this video is brought to you by Squarespace" and spends 90 seconds weaving the brand into their content, they're executing a strategy Procter & Gamble invented in 1932. On the radio. To sell laundry detergent. The model hasn't changed in 90 years. The medium has.In this episode, Bob Batchelor traces how one of the most consequential advertising innovations was born in Depression-era radio, nearly destroyed by the arrival of television, and ultimately rebuilt into the dominant content strategy powering every platform deal, creator sponsorship, and branded series you encounter today....
2026-02-1114 minBrand Strategy & AdvertisingAdvertising Through Crisis: Why Depression-Era Strategies Never Stopped WorkingAdvertising Through Crisis: Why Depression-Era Strategies Never Stopped WorkingWhat do the 2008 financial crisis, the 2020 pandemic recession, and 2023 inflation have in common? They all triggered the exact same advertising playbook created during the Great Depression.The industry nearly collapsed. Agencies cut salaries, eliminated jobs, and watched clients disappear. But the best advertisers didn't just survive—they figured out how to sell products to people with no money. And the strategies they invented became the recession playbook for the next 90 years.In this episode, Bob Batchelor, PhD, Assistant Professor at Coastal Carolina University, reveals wh...
2026-02-0619 minBrand Strategy & AdvertisingThe Cartoon Characters That Sold America: More than a Century of Visual Brand StrategyQuick test: Close your eyes and picture the Michelin Man. You see him instantly, right? That puffy white tire character has been selling tires since 1898—that's 127 years. Mr. Peanut has been tipping his top hat since 1916. These cartoon characters have survived two world wars, the Great Depression, the invention of television, the internet revolution, and the TikTok era.Meanwhile, Burger King's creepy "King" mascot crashed and burned after just six years. Gap changed their logo in 2010 and reverted within one week after massive backlash. What separates brand icons that endure for a century from expensive ma...
2026-01-3022 minBrand Strategy & AdvertisingWhy Advertising History Matters -- Patterns That Never DieThat Instagram ad you saw this morning? It's using persuasion tactics from 1895. The ad before your YouTube video? That emotional storytelling structure was perfected in the 1930s. In this inaugural episode of Brand Strategy & Advertising, cultural historian and author Bob Batchelor, PhD reveals why advertising doesn't really change—only the medium does—and why understanding 125 years of advertising history gives you a strategic superpower most people lack.Discover the three major forces that made advertising the heart of consumer capitalism between 1930-1975: how consumption became identity, how every new technology gets weaponized for selling, and how advertising beca...
2026-01-1727 minBrand Strategy & AdvertisingBrand Strategy & Advertising, Hosted by Bob Batchelor -- PreviewWelcome to Brand Strategy & Advertising! This introductory episode walks you through everything you need to know about how the podcast—and the course it supports—will help you understand how brands really work.Here's the core concept: We're studying 125 years of advertising history to decode contemporary brand strategy. Each episode connects historical case studies—drawn from the three-volume anthology We Are What We Sell: How Advertising Shapes American Life—to current brand practice. The course introduces a unique "living case study" approach: students select one contemporary brand and track it all semester, applying weekly historical insights...
2026-01-1314 min
High Octane LeadershipThe $40K Secret: Why Executive Thought Leadership Beats Million-Dollar Ad Budgets | Bob BatchelorWriting a book can be a powerful catalyst for building thought leadership and accelerating business success, but the journey requires strategic planning and expert guidance.In this episode of High Octane Leadership, host Donald Thompson sits down with Bob Bachelor, an accomplished author of 15 books and strategic communications expert, to explore the complete roadmap for successfully writing and publishing a book that builds professional credibility and drives business growth.What You'll Learn:How to strategically write and publish a business book that builds credibility and drives growthThe importance of collaborating with publishing experts to...
2025-08-1453 min
Theories of Celebrity Branding, Hosted by Bob BatchelorThe Crisis of Meaning in Celebrity BrandingThe American obsession with branding is more than a business strategy...we're facing a cultural crisis.In this provocative and timely episode of Theories of Celebrity Branding:, cultural historian and author Bob Batchelor confronts a fundamental question: What is the cost of turning every person into a brand?We live in an era where celebrity branding logic—once reserved for movie stars and Fortune 500 companies—has trickled down into everyday life. Middle schoolers are told to “build their brand.” Local leaders are ignored in favor of influencer content. Meaning is sacrificed at the altar of virality...
2025-08-0813 minTheories of Celebrity Branding, Hosted by Bob BatchelorBranding HistoryBob Batchelor takes listeners on an authoritative and compelling journey through the hidden histories of branding in America—and why understanding these roots is essential for anyone building, managing, or analyzing personal and professional brands today.Branding isn’t just about logos or influencer deals. Branding is a cultural force, storytelling framework, and a mirror of American identity.Batchelor, a faculty member at Coastal Carolina University, draws on decades of scholarship—from Kimberly-Clark and Rookwood Pottery to Starbucks, Norman Mailer, and John Updike—to reveal how branding evolved from mere marketplace signaling into a dominant cultural...
2025-08-0714 minTheories of Celebrity Branding, Hosted by Bob BatchelorThought Leadership, Branding Influence, and Authentic LeadershipIn this episode, we explore one of the most powerful tools in a communicator’s toolkit: Thought Leadership.While often misunderstood, true thought leadership is about offering original insight, influencing conversations, and creating lasting impact. It’s how CEOs build trust, scholars reshape discourse, and professionals grow credibility in their fields.In my book The Authentic Leader, I argue that the most successful leaders craft a personal narrative that aligns values, vision, and action. Thought leadership is one of the strongest ways to communicate that narrative—with clarity, purpose, and influence.In this episod...
2025-08-0621 minTheories of Celebrity Branding, Hosted by Bob BatchelorAI and the Future of BrandingWelcome to a future that’s already arrived.In this episode of Theories of Celebrity Branding, cultural historian, author, and Coastal Carolina University professor Bob Batchelor pulls back the curtain on artificial intelligence—and how it’s reshaping the way we think about branding, celebrity, and the creative process itself.As an AI power user and one of the authors whose books helped train large language models like ChatGPT, Bob brings a unique perspective to the conversation. He explores not only how AI tools are influencing branding strategy, but also why human expertise remains essential in thi...
2025-08-0527 minTheories of Celebrity Branding, Hosted by Bob BatchelorPersonal Branding, Theory, and Applying Lessons LearnedWelcome to Theories of Celebrity Branding. I’m Bob Batchelor—author of The Authentic Leader, The Gatsby Code, and Stan Lee: A Life, which hits paperback October 30, 2025, from Bloomsbury. I’m also a professor at Coastal Carolina University, where I help students and professionals alike decode the power of branding in modern culture.In this episode, we shift the spotlight from Hollywood stars and influencers to someone even more important: you.Because whether you realize it or not, you already have a personal brand.The only question is: are you actively shaping it—or letti...
2025-07-3117 minTheories of Celebrity Branding, Hosted by Bob BatchelorGlobalization and Cultural Differences in BrandingWelcome to Theories of Celebrity Branding. I’m Bob Batchelor, a cultural historian, award-winning author, and assistant professor at Coastal Carolina University. In today’s episode, we’re exploring one of the most important—and often misunderstood—topics in modern branding: globalization and cultural differences in how people engage with messages, celebrities, and organizations across borders.Whether you’re planning a communications career in PR, advertising, or media, understanding cultural nuance will become one of your greatest assets. And it’s not just theory—I’ve lived this work.As the former Vice President of Global Marketing a...
2025-07-3009 minTheories of Celebrity Branding, Hosted by Bob BatchelorInfluencer Culture and Micro-CelebrityWelcome back to Theories of Celebrity Branding. I’m Bob Batchelor—author, cultural historian, and assistant professor at Coastal Carolina University. In this episode, we’re analyzing how the rise of influencer culture and micro-celebrity is transforming the nature of branding, fame, and personal identity.In a world shaped by social platforms, what defines celebrity now? What separates a global superstar from someone with 25,000 loyal Instagram followers who sells out a product in minutes?We begin by drawing a clear line between traditional celebrities—actors, musicians, and athletes whose fame was manufactured by gatekeepers—and digital-na...
2025-07-2921 minTheories of Celebrity Branding, Hosted by Bob BatchelorNarrative and Storytelling in BrandingIn this episode of Theories of Celebrity Branding, cultural historian and bestselling author Bob Batchelor dives deep into one of the most powerful tools in branding—storytelling. Whether you’re a celebrity, entrepreneur, executive, or student communicator, your brand lives and dies by the story you tell—and the one others tell about you.But what makes a brand narrative compelling? Why are some personal brands magnetic and memorable, while others fade away? And what role does storytelling play in both building and maintaining trust, loyalty, and authenticity?This episode explores the heart of branding as nar...
2025-07-2522 minTheories of Celebrity Branding, Hosted by Bob BatchelorBranding Ethics and Crisis ManagementIn this compelling episode of Theories of Celebrity Branding, host Bob Batchelor—cultural historian, bestselling author, and assistant professor at Coastal Carolina University—confronts one of the most complex and pressing dimensions of branding today: the intersection of ethics, crisis management, and celebrity culture.With public trust at historic lows, consumers are demanding more from brands—especially personal brands. Celebrities, influencers, and executives are increasingly expected to align their public personas with authentic values. But what happens when that image cracks? When a celebrity stumbles—or worse—how do they recover? And what do these moments tell us about c...
2025-07-2411 minTheories of Celebrity Branding, Hosted by Bob BatchelorUnderstanding Parasocial Relationship TheoryUnderstanding Parasocial Relationship TheoryIn this illuminating episode of Theories of Celebrity Branding, host Bob Batchelor—cultural historian, bestselling author, and assistant professor at Coastal Carolina University—dives into one of the most profound psychological forces driving celebrity culture: Parasocial Relationship Theory.First introduced in the 1950s by sociologists Donald Horton and Richard Wohl, parasocial relationships refer to the one-sided emotional bonds that audiences form with media figures—whether those figures are movie stars, athletes, reality TV contestants, or YouTubers. These imagined relationships often feel just as real, intimate, and impactful as actual friendships or romantic connec...
2025-07-2311 minTheories of Celebrity Branding, Hosted by Bob BatchelorMedia Framing and Celebrity ConstructionIn this episode, we peel back the layers of modern fame to understand one of the most powerful—but often invisible—forces shaping celebrity culture: media framing. Whether you’re scrolling through social media, watching a red-carpet interview, or catching a headline on your news app, you are seeing more than content—you are seeing carefully constructed narratives. These narratives don’t just reflect celebrity—they create it.Host Bob Batchelor, cultural historian, author of The Gatsby Code and Stan Lee: A Life, and professor in the Department of Communication, Media, and Culture at Coastal Carolina University, explores how...
2025-07-2112 minTheories of Celebrity Branding, Hosted by Bob BatchelorDramaturgy and Celebrity Branding“Dramaturgy and Celebrity Branding”What if every celebrity moment you see—on the red carpet, on social media, in a press interview—isn’t spontaneous, but instead part of a carefully managed stage performance?In this episode of Theories of Celebrity Branding, we dive into the concept of Dramaturgy, a sociological theory developed by Erving Goffman, to explore how celebrities craft and manage their public personas. Goffman’s insight was simple but transformative: life is like theater. We are all actors performing roles depending on the audience and context. For celebrities, this performance is magnified ac...
2025-07-1809 minTheories of Celebrity Branding, Hosted by Bob BatchelorSymbolic Interactionism and Celebrity BrandingSymbolic Interactionism and Celebrity BrandingWhat if we told you that every time you scroll through Instagram, watch a movie trailer, or listen to a celebrity interview, you’re participating in a deeply sociological process?In this episode of Theories of Celebrity Branding, we dive into Symbolic Interactionism—a foundational sociological perspective that explains how we assign meaning to people, objects, and actions through our everyday social interactions. But this isn't simply a stodgy academic theory. Rather, it is a lens that reveals the inner mechanics of branding, celebrity culture, and the way we construct mean...
2025-07-1712 minTheories of Celebrity Branding, Hosted by Bob BatchelorBranding Archetypes and SymbolismEpisode Title: Branding Archetypes and SymbolismWhat do Nike, Lady Gaga, and your favorite influencer on Instagram have in common? They all rely on timeless symbols and archetypes to communicate who they are—instantly and emotionally.In this episode of Theories of Celebrity Branding, host Bob Batchelor explores the fascinating world of branding archetypes and symbolism, drawing from Jungian psychology, cultural studies, and branding history to help decode how celebrity and brand identities become so sticky, so powerful, and so deeply personal.From the Hero to the Jester, the Sage to the Lover, Ba...
2025-07-1612 minTheories of Celebrity Branding, Hosted by Bob BatchelorThe EAT Model and Celebrity BrandingWhat if the way we understand—and even become—a brand could be broken down into three essential movements?In this episode of Theories of Celebrity Branding, cultural historian and branding expert Bob Batchelor introduces listeners to the EAT Model—a powerful theoretical framework for understanding how people and ideas evolve through visibility, strategy, and transformation.This model—Engage, Adapt, Transform—has been used by celebrities, brands, and organizations (often unknowingly) to shape influence in today’s hyper-connected, image-saturated world. Now, you’ll hear how it works from the person who developed it.Whether you're...
2025-07-1607 minTheories of Celebrity Branding, Hosted by Bob BatchelorWhy Celebrity Branding MattersWhy does celebrity branding matter—and why should you care?In this kickoff episode of Theories of Celebrity Branding, host and cultural historian Bob Batchelor sets the stage for the entire podcast series by diving deep into the cultural, professional, and personal stakes of branding in today’s media-saturated world.With wit, insight, and years of experience studying the rise of modern celebrity, Bob walks listeners through how branding has become the currency of attention—and why understanding it is now essential for anyone navigating culture, media, or a professional career.What You’ll Learn...
2025-07-1512 minTheories of Celebrity Branding, Hosted by Bob BatchelorTheories of Celebrity Branding, Hosted by Bob Batchelor -- PreviewWelcome to Theories of Celebrity Branding — the podcast that explores the powerful collision between fame, identity, marketing, and modern life.Why do some people become icons while others struggle for attention? What makes Robert Downey Jr. one of the most recognizable faces on the planet? And how did we arrive at a cultural moment in which politicians, CEOs, influencers, and even everyday people are expected to build, manage, and live their lives as brands?If you’ve ever asked these questions—or want to understand the machinery that turns individuals into icons—this podcast is for you...
2025-07-1401 min
The Mission SuitcaseThe More You Go, The More You See! with Pastor Bob HastyJoin me as I welcome Pastor Bob Hasty of 3BuildGlobal! Pastor Bob is doing some amazing things around the world and comes on the podcast to encourage us to GO FOR IT in missions! "Missions is very simple: I don't think we need to complicate it. Let's go! Let's take Jesus with us and the resources that we have - and go make somebody's day… or life!" -- Pastor Bob Hasty https://3buildglobal.com/ https://istl.al/
2025-04-2338 min
High Octane LeadershipBrand You: Mastering Thought Leadership and Executive Authenticity with Bob BatchelorDonald welcomes back trusted advisor and thought leadership guru Bob Batchelor for a deep dive into the art and science of executive branding. Together, they explore how thought leadership and authentic storytelling are game-changers for professionals and organizations alike. Learn about...Why defining your narrative is critical in today’s celebrity-driven economy.How thought leadership builds trust, credibility, and business value.The role of storytelling in connecting with employees, clients, and stakeholders.Case studies on leveraging thought leadership for personal growth, team engagement, and corporate success.
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2025-01-2357 min
What Magic Is This?The Influences & Influence of Robert Anton Wilson with Richard MetzgerIt has been quite some time since What Magic is This? has had the chance to talk about one of the most important figures of High Strangeness in the last 100 years. Robert Anton Wilson was a phenomenon unlike any other, but he had a very particular mixture of influences all of which came through in his worldviews and his work. Discussing with Doug why Bob is still a fellow worth knowing and reading, is the one person who started Doug down this very particular path of Magic. We are beyond delighted to finally welcome to the Podcast the counterculture ém...
2024-11-182h 06High Octane LeadershipBehind the Leadership Curtain with Bob BatchelorIn this episode, Donald sits down with Bob Batchelor, award-winning author of Stan Lee: A Life and The Bourbon King, to discuss his new book, The Authentic Leader. Bob is VP of Global Marketing and Communications at Workplace Options. Unlike many leadership books, often written by CEOs, Bob blends his expertise in strategic communication with lessons learned on the front lines of corporate America. He and Don take a deep dive into why leaders should invest energy and effort in thought leadership using Don’s experiences as a case study. Tune in as we explore Bob’s journey from cont...
2024-11-121h 12
The Lean to the Left PodcastDick Batchelor: Building Bridges in Toxic TimesIn this episode of the Lean to the Left podcast, host Bob Gatty welcomes Dick Batchelor, a former Florida House Representative and influential business consultant with a 50-year career in public service.The discussion delves into the current divisiveness in American society, touching on political polarization, the impact of Donald Trump's presidency, and the challenges of achieving consensus in such a climate. Batchelor shares his experiences and insights from his long career, including his shift from supporting the Vietnam War to becoming an anti-war activist and his efforts in various civil and human rights commissions.The...
2024-04-2834 min
VayseVYS0026 | It's a Wand-erful Life - Vayse to Face with Douglas Batchelor Pt. 1VYS0026 | It's a Wand-erful Life - Vayse to Face with Douglas Batchelor Pt. 1 - Show Notes
Hine and Buckley are back for the first episode of season 2 and they've brought Douglas Batchelor along with them! Doug is the host and creator of the incomparable What Magic is This? - a podcast about Magic, the Occult, the Esoteric, the Paranormal, the Supernatural and the Weird and surely the single most frequently mentioned magical resource throughout the first season of Vayse. In the first part of this two-part, slightly giddy interview, the roots of Doug's magical life are revealed...
2023-09-131h 28VayseVYS0026 | It's a Wand-erful Life - Vayse to Face with Douglas Batchelor Pt. 1VYS0026 | It's a Wand-erful Life - Vayse to Face with Douglas Batchelor Pt. 1 - Show Notes
Hine and Buckley are back for the first episode of season 2 and they've brought Douglas Batchelor along with them! Doug is the host and creator of the incomparable What Magic is This? - a podcast about Magic, the Occult, the Esoteric, the Paranormal, the Supernatural and the Weird and surely the single most frequently mentioned magical resource throughout the first season of Vayse. In the first part of this two-part, slightly giddy interview, the roots of Doug's magical life are revealed...
2023-09-131h 28
Tales of the Bourbon KingGeorge Remus and Roosevelt's Strenuous Life: Competitive Swimming, Athletics, and the Journey toward Criminal MastermindWelcome to another captivating episode of “Tales of the Bourbon King,” the podcast that examines the life and true crimes of Jazz Age bootleg baron George Remus. In this episode, we dive deep into a little-known aspect of the crime mastermind’s life – an intriguing commitment to extreme sports and what that chapter uncovers about his journey to infamy.
George Remus, a name synonymous with 1920s crime and murder, had a lesser-known past that shaped the trajectory of his life. Long before he became entangled in the underworld of organized crime, Remus possessed an exceptional talent that set him...
2023-06-2617 minTales of the Bourbon KingBirth of a Criminal Mastermind -- The Weight and Consequences of George Remus's Early LifeFor George Remus, the path from German immigrant to the bootleg king of the Jazz Age began humbly, as his near-destitute family first set foot in America. Within a decade, with the family disintegrating, young George -- barely a teenager -- took on the mantle as main breadwinner and support system. What initially seemed like the American dream of success via hard work and determination was planted in Remus. At the same time, however, the burden and responsibility hardened him, creating and reinforcing personality traits that would eventually lead him on a resolutely criminal path.
The mass...
2023-06-0527 minTales of the Bourbon KingA Network of Thieves -- The Immigrant Experience with Crooks, Thieves, and Bandits, A Report from 1882Millions of immigrants arrived in America in the late nineteenth century at Castle Gardens, the precursor to Ellis Island. While many people today might imagine Castle Garden as a safe haven after the arduous Atlantic crossing, there was a dark underbelly to the immigration story that opens us to the sordid history of the era.
It is 1882 – As waves of newcomers from Europe arrive on American shores, they are greeted not by ticker-tape parades or relatives eager to welcome their family member to the US, but by a group of unscrupulous individuals who have created a thriving ne...
2023-05-0815 minTales of the Bourbon KingComing to AmericaBefore there was a "Bourbon King," George Remus's family had to immigrate to the United States, just as countless millions had before them. In this episode, we will explore the journey of Carl Franz Remus and Marie Louise Karg, the parents of notorious bootlegger George Remus, as they came to America in June 1882.
Despite the challenges of the journey, Carl and Marie arrived in America with hope for a brighter future. Their story is one of perseverance and the pursuit of the American dream, but it was also filled with travails and challenges. Their story provides a...
2023-05-0119 minTales of the Bourbon KingGeorge Remus and Kentucky BourbonBootleg King George Remus believed that the Eighteenth Amendment was an immoral law – against the will of the people. In Remus’s mind, any law that was corrupt could be broken…and break Prohibition he did…on a grand, gaudy scale.
What set the Bourbon King apart from other criminals, bootleggers, and crooks who were trying to make a killing off booze boils down to two words: “Kentucky Dew.”
Kentucky Dew was the name given to Kentucky bourbon, then and now the finest in the world. Remus centered his budding empire on acquiring high-quality bourbon by any means...
2023-04-2424 minTales of the Bourbon KingThe Dark Heart of ProhibitionProhibition has often been romanticized as a time of speakeasies and flappers, fun-filled nights dancing and partying without a care in the world. People get images of booze-filled parties and glamorous couples gathering poolside from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby or romantic notions of beautiful women with bobbed haircuts and blaring jazz music playing into the wee hours of the morning. It is called "The Roaring Twenties" after all.
The reality was far darker. Prohibition had a devastating human toll, leading to an increase in violence, organized crime, and deaths related to alcohol consumption. To fu...
2023-04-1717 minTales of the Bourbon KingThe Epic Lives of George and Imogene RemusGeorge Remus was a lawyer turned criminal who became known as the “King of the Bootleggers” during Prohibition. He made hundreds of millions of dollars by exploiting loopholes in the Volstead Act, which prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol in the United States. Remus was not the only bootlegger during this era, but he was one of the most notorious and colorful figures of the age. A contemporary of New York City criminal mastermind Arnold Rothstein, Remus sold the best bourbon and alcohol in the land, paving the way for another associate -- Al Capone -- to esta...
2023-04-0716 minTales of the Bourbon KingIntroducing: Tales of the Bourbon King -- The Life and True Crimes of George RemusThe Jazz Age was ruled by notorious bootleg barons, none bigger than the “Bourbon King” George Remus. His larger-than-life tale brings the 1920s and Prohibition to life, an era filled with love, murder, political intrigue, mountains of cash, and rivers of bourbon!
“Tales of the Bourbon King,” hosted by award-winning cultural historian and biographer Bob Batchelor (author of The Bourbon Kind: The Life and Crimes of George Remus, Prohibition's Evil Genius) dives into the grand spectacle of Remus’s true crime lifestyle. This is a lens into the dark heart of American in the 1920s as Prohibition outlawed al...
2023-03-3002 min
Opening The DoorsThe Doors: 1965 with Bob BatchelorBob Batchelor joins me to talk about The Doors and the cultural shift of 1965. We discuss the infamous meeting on the beach and the 1965 World Pacific Demo tapes among many other things. Thank you again to Bob Batchelor. You can find his books at most major retailers, and you can go to his website bobbatchelor.com for news and updates on his future projects.You can find the podcast on Twitter @TheDoorsPod and on Facebook by searching Opening The Doors. If you have any questions, comments, are suggestions for guests, you can send an email...
2023-03-131h 16
Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentRoadhouse Blues: Morrison, The Doors, and the Death Days of the Sixties by Bob BatchelorPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/640501 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Roadhouse Blues: Morrison, The Doors, and the Death Days of the Sixties Author: Bob Batchelor Narrator: Bj Harrison Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 13 minutes Release date: December 27, 2022 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Shrouded in mystery and the swirling psychedelic sounds of the Sixties, the Doors have captivated listeners across seven decades. Jim Morrison—haunted, beautiful, and ultimately doomed—transformed from rock god to American icon. With each successive generation of fans, the Doors become more popular and transcendent. Yet the band's full significance is buried beneath layers of myth...
2022-12-2730 min
Cooper and Anthony ShowCooper Can't Figure Out Mics, New Christmas Song, Bob Batchelor New Doors BookCooper Can't Figure Out Mics, New Christmas Song, Bob Batchelor New Doors Book Roadhouse Blues: Morrison, The Doors, and the Death Days of the Sixties
2022-11-181h 17Cooper and Anthony ShowOlivia Wilde recalls being served at CinemaCon, Gmac Cash Raps New Song About Belle Isle Giant Slide Bob Batchelor and his new book Stan Lee The Man Behind MarvelOlivia Wilde recalls being served at CinemaCon, Song Of The Summer Detroit Artist Gmac Cash Raps New Song About Belle Isle Giant Slide Bob Batchelor and his new book Stan Lee The Man Behind Marvel, What Does Kim Kardashian, Kevin Hart and Sylvester Stallone All Have In Common, Dr. Diane Madfes Talks Skin Talk
2022-08-261h 17
Diversity: Beyond the CheckboxControversy and Racism at the Olympics, with Dr Bob BatchelorThe Diversity Movement's Jackie Ferguson and Bob Batchelor discuss controversy and racism at the Olympics, touching on Sha'Carri Richardson, the ban on Afro swim caps, and Allyson Felix versus Nike.Full episode video LIVE at the Earfluence studio in downtown RaleighDiversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson, and is a production of Earfluence.
2021-07-2038 min
DIY Engineering Career Builder PodcastEpisode 3, Book Review: The 4 C's Formula, Dan SullivanWelcome to the brand new DIY Engineering Career Builder Podcast! With your host, engineer, recruiter, and career-building coach, Pat Batchelor. In today's special episode, Pat shares his first book review and why it has been instrumental in his life and his approach to career recruitment and coaching. | The DIY Career Building Podcast is designed to "find a job in half the time and have fun doing it!" A production of Eleven14 Studios. Album artwork by Janie Owen-Bugh. Visit diyejs.com to learn more. To buy a copy of Pat's book mentioned in this e...
2021-04-0126 min
A Life in BiographyEpisode 51: Talking with Bob Batchelor about his book, biography—how it gets done and so much more.A conversation with Bob Batchelor about his work from John Updike to Stan Lee and much more about biography and its place in the world and in our imaginations.
2021-03-2048 min
The Batchelor Pad Radio NetworkIt's The Monday Edition Of The Batchelor News Radio ShowGuest:
Dr Lee Bell, Motivational Speaker, Community Activist and Media Personality and Bob Dorigo Jones, President, MiLAW joins us to discuss his petition against the $202.8 million in fees being demanded by the plaintiff lawyers appointed by the court to represent the victims in the Flint Water Crisis settlement.
Interested in advertising on the show or having your own show, email us at la@thebatchelornewsradionetwork.com. Listen to the podcast of each show at thebatchelornewsradionetwork.com, itunes, spotify, anchor or at tunein.com.
2021-03-153h 02
DIY Engineering Career Builder PodcastEpisode 2 - Interview with Cherokee Business Radio XWelcome to the brand new DIY Engineering Career Builder Podcast! With your host, engineer, recruiter, and career-building coach, Pat Batchelor. In today's special episode, Pat is a guest on local Cherokee Business Radio X with host Stone Payton. Pat shares his story, passion, the vision for his workshop and podcast, and even a little about a creative side project. | The DIY Career Building Podcast is designed to "find a job in half the time and have fun doing it!" A production of Eleven14 Studios. Album artwork by Janie Owen-Bugh. Visit diyejs.com to l...
2021-03-1545 min
The Batchelor Pad Radio NetworkWe Discuss Social Issues The Negro Leagues And Sports Tonight On TBNRNGuest:Dr Lee Bell, Motivational Speaker, Media Personality and Community Activist joins us to discuss how blacks communities are hit harder with winter storms and power outages, Georgia announces overhaul to racist citizen's arrest law and other topics. Andy Piascik, Bridgeport,CT native is a long-time activist and award-winning author whose most recent book is the novel "In Motion." joins us to discuss his article "The Connecticut Man Who Led a Plot to Overthrow Franklin Roosevelt"-especially with dictator wanna-be doing everything he could to remain in the White House and the alarming rise of fascist-like forc...
2021-02-192h 50
The Batchelor Pad Radio NetworkWe Discuss HBCU Hoops The Negro Leagues And The Baseball Hall Of Fame TonightGuest:Marqus Johnson, Men's Basketball Coach at Saint Augustine College joins us to discuss how it's been without playing basketball due to Covid-19.Michael Coker, Black College Nines Lead Contributing Writer talks about MLB not electing Hall of Famers this year for the first time since for the first time since 1960.Robert Jones, Men's Basketball Coach at Norfolk State University talks about their loss at home to Coppin State and previews their upcoming game at Morgan State.Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum joins us to give his view on the...
2021-02-122h 57
Crooks N CrimesCrooks N Crimes - Bob Batchelor | The Life and Times of Bourbon King George RemusJB and MJ interview Bob Batchelor, the biographer of George Remus, the most famous American bootlegger.
2020-12-2551 min
History Author ShowBob Batchelor – Rookwood: The Rediscovery and Revival of an American Icon
December 14, 2020 – In 1880, Maria Longworth Nichols Storer founded Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati, aiming to give American artists a place to produce quality pieces to beautify the home, but also practical ceramics and tile.
It grew into a world-renowned success, one that endures to this day.
Spinning the pottery wheel for us is Bob Batchelor who brings us the illustrated history Rookwood: The Rediscovery and Revival of an American Icon — a Publishers Weekly Holiday Gift Guide 2020 Selection.
We previously caught up with Bob to chat about his books The Bourbon King...
2020-12-141h 21
History Author ShowBob Batchelor – Rookwood: The Rediscovery and Revival of an American IconDecember 14, 2020 - In 1880, Maria Longworth Nichols Storer founded Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati, aiming to give American artists a place to produce quality pieces to beautify the home, but also practical ceramics and tile. It grew into a world-renowned success, one that endures to this day. Spinning the pottery wheel for us is Bob Batchelor who brings us the illustrated history Rookwood: The Rediscovery and Revival of an American Icon. The book is Publishers Weekly Holiday Gift Guide 2020 Selection.We previously caught up with Bob to chat about his books The Bourbon King: The Life and Crimes of George...
2020-12-141h 21
This Is Getting Old: Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World Podcast with Dr. MELISSA BATCHELORSenate Special Committee on Aging: An Interview with Senator Bob CaseyUnited States Senate Special Committee on Aging: An Interview with Senator Bob Casey One of the most substantial contributions that I've made to policy development amid the COVID-19 crisis is two bills focused on seniors and people with disabilities." — Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) Minority Leader, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Policy is the key to making positive changes in our communities. We need policies that secure the health and economic well-being of older adults and people with disabilities. In this week's episode, we are joined by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Ranking Me...
2020-11-0313 min
The Batchelor Pad Radio NetworkTonight We Discuss Mental Illness Politics And Sports On The Batchelor News ShowGuest:
Dr Barbara Lavi, Psychologist and Best Selling Author joins us to discuss transitioning mentally after having Covid-19.
Christopher Brook, Judge at North Carolina Court of Appeals joins us to discuss the SCOTUS selection of Amy Coney Barrett and what it means to the balance of the court.
Mike Patton of Sportsawakening.com, The 3 Point Conversion and The Nashville Voice joins us to recap/preview the week in the NFL, College Football and other sports news.
Bob Grant, Chairman of Board at Retired NFL Players Congress joins us to discuss his organization and the passing of so many great NFL play...
2020-10-292h 27
Tales of a Red Clay Rambler: A pottery and ceramic art podcastBob Batchelor on the rise, fall and rebirth of Rookwood PotteryToday on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I have an interview with cultural historian Bob Batchelor. He has written on diverse subjects ranging from comic icon Stan Lee to prohibition era bourbon boss George Remus and has recently published an illustrated history of Rookwood Pottery. In our interview we talk about the life and work of founder Maria Longworth Nichols Storer, the role star decorators like Kitaro Shirayamadani played in the success of the company, and the effect the Great Depression had on Rookwood. The book is now available anywhere fine books are sold and can...
2020-10-281h 08
Quarto Kids CastBob Batchelor, ROOKWOODAuthor and historian Bob Batchelor tells the compelling story of how Rookwood became the most famous company making art pottery in the United States.Published to coincide with Rookwood's 140th anniversary, this beautiful, collectible, fully illustrated volume tells the rich story of this female-founded, female-owned great American art pottery company.
2020-09-2800 min
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 174: Bob Batchelor — Humble Beginnings, Breaking Free from Google, and 'The Bourbon King'"I worked to write this as the longest screenplay possible," says Bob Batchelor, author of The Bourbon King. Thanks to Bay Path University's MFA in Creative Nonfiction and to Riverteeth for the support. Follow the show at @CNFPod.
2019-10-251h 05History Author ShowBob Batchelor – The Bourbon King: The Life and Crimes of George Remus, Prohibition’s Evil GeniusSeptember 9, 2019 – Bob Batchelor introduces us to the boisterous, brass-knuckles bootlegger who quenched Dry America’s thirst in the Roaring Twenties. His book is The Bourbon King: The Life and Crimes of George Remus, Prohibition’s Evil Genius. We last caught up with Bob to chat about his book Stan Lee: The Man behind Marvel. You can find that interview in our archives at iHeartRadio, iTunes or wherever you listen to on-demand audio.
In an era that featured names like Capone, Rothstein, Luciano, and Nucky Thompson of Boardwalk Empire fame, Remus broke the mold. A talented lawyer, pharmacist, and so...
2019-09-091h 04History Author ShowBob Batchelor – The Bourbon King: The Life and Crimes of George Remus, Prohibition’s Evil GeniusSeptember 9, 2019 - Bob Batchelor introduces us to the boisterous, brass-knuckes bootlegger who quenched Dry America's thirst in the Roaring Twenties. His book is The Bourbon King: The Life and Crimes of George Remus, Prohibition’s Evil Genius. We last caught up with Bob to chat about his book Stan Lee: The Man behind Marvel. You can find that interview in our archives at iHeartRadio, iTunes or wherever you listen to on-demand audio.In an era that featured names like Capone, Rothstein, Luciano, and Nucky Thompson of Boardwalk Empire fame, Remus broke the mold. A talented lawyer, pharmacist, and so...
2019-09-091h 04
Grab Premium Audiobooks TodayThe Bourbon King: The Life and Crimes of George Remus, Prohibition's Evil Genius [Written by Bob Batchelor]Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/393174 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Bourbon King: The Life and Crimes of George Remus, Prohibition's Evil Genius
Author: Bob Batchelor
Narrator: Joe Barrett
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 10 minutes
Release date: September 3, 2019
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Genres: The Americas
Publisher's Summary: October 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the Volstead Act, which put the enforcement teeth into Prohibition. But the law didn't stop George Remus from cornering the boozy, illegal liquor marketplace and amassing a fortune that eclipsed $200 million (the equivalent of $4.75 billion...
2019-09-031h 10
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, True CrimeThe Bourbon King: The Life and Crimes of George Remus, Prohibition's Evil Genius by Bob BatchelorPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/393174 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Bourbon King: The Life and Crimes of George Remus, Prohibition's Evil Genius Author: Bob Batchelor Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 10 minutes Release date: September 3, 2019 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: True Crime Publisher's Summary: October 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the Volstead Act, which put the enforcement teeth into Prohibition. But the law didn't stop George Remus from cornering the boozy, illegal liquor marketplace and amassing a fortune that eclipsed $200 million (the equivalent of $4.75 billion today). As eminent documentarian Ken Burns proclaimed, 'Remus...
2019-09-0330 min
Dive Into A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook On Your Commute.The Bourbon King by Bob BatchelorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/93064to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Bourbon King
Author: Bob Batchelor
Narrator: Joe Barrett
Format: mp3
Length: 13 hrs and 8 mins
Release date: 09-03-19
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 43 ratings
Genres: Organized Crime
Publisher's Summary:
October 2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the Volstead Act, which put the enforcement teeth into Prohibition. But the law didn't stop George Remus from cornering the boozy, illegal liquor marketplace and amassing a fortune that eclipsed $200 million (the equivalent of $4.75 billion today). As eminent documentarian Ken Burns proclaimed, "Remus was to bootlegging what Rockefeller was to oil." Author Bob Batchelor...
2019-09-031h 08What Magic Is This?Robert Anton WilsonBack to the Fools Gallery! Our second resident is none other than the great Robert Anton Wilson. Writer, itinerant lecturer and all around swell guy. Bob certainly left quite a legacy and the impact of his 1977 autobiography Cosmic Trigger solidified its place as one of the greatest books in the pantheon of weird literature. If you want to get started in Magic and the Occult, you have to get to grips with Robert Anton Wilson and his ideas. Adam joins me for a smashing discussion and he really hits it out of the park with his answer to the Po...
2019-08-011h 05
Get Award-Winning Audiobooks Anywhere, Anytime InstantlyListen to Stan Lee by Bob Batchelor#ads Stream any unabridged audiobook of your choice with premium access by starting your trial on:https://booksreader.space/al-1976/Title: Stan Lee
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Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
Release date: 02-06-18
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 109 ratings
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Publisher's Summary: From the mean streets of Depression-era New York City to recipient of the National Medal of Arts, Lee's life has been almost as remarkable as the thrilling adventures he spun for decades. From millions of comic books...
2018-02-0611h 39Enjoy Studio-Quality Digital Audiobooks in Art & LiteratureListen to Stan Lee by Bob Batchelor#ads Get premium access to stream any unabridged audiobook by starting your free trial:https://mediabooks.space/il-3901/Title: Stan Lee
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2018-02-0611h 39Fuel Your Mind With The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Powerful!Stan Lee by Bob BatchelorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/86545to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Stan Lee
Author: Bob Batchelor
Narrator: Kevin T. Collins
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
Release date: 02-06-18
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 109 ratings
Genres: Journalists, Editors & Publishers
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From the mean streets of Depression-era New York City to recipient of the National Medal of Arts, Lee's life has been almost as remarkable as the thrilling adventures he spun for decades. From millions of comic books fans of the 1960s through billions of moviegoers around the globe, Stan Lee has touched more people than almost any person in...
2018-02-0611h 39
New Books in ArtBob Batchelor, “Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel” (Rowman and Littlefield, 2017)In his new book, Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel (Rowman and Littlefield, 2017), cultural historian and biographer Bob Batchelor examines the life of Marvel’s Stan Lee one of the most iconic figures in comic book history. Batchelor has written the first biography of Stan Lee. Starting with his childhood as a Depression-era New Yorker born to immigrant parents, Batchelor follows Lee’s career as a teenage editor at Marvel Comics, his stint as a playwright for the United States Army during World War II, and his unrelenting work ethic and drive that transformed the comic book industry and brou...
2017-12-121h 11
New Books in Comics and Graphic NovelsBob Batchelor, “Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel” (Rowman and Littlefield, 2017)In his new book, Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel (Rowman and Littlefield, 2017), cultural historian and biographer Bob Batchelor examines the life of Marvel’s Stan Lee one of the most iconic figures in comic book history. Batchelor has written the first biography of Stan Lee. Starting with his childhood as a Depression-era New Yorker born to immigrant parents, Batchelor follows Lee’s career as a teenage editor at Marvel Comics, his stint as a playwright for the United States Army during World War II, and his unrelenting work ethic and drive that transformed the comic book industry and brou...
2017-12-121h 09History Author ShowBob Batchelor – Stan Lee: The Man behind MarvelSeptember 18, 2017 – Hello, true believers! This week, we meet a national treasure who serves as a bridge from the Golden Age of comic books to today’s blockbuster, multi-film CGI universes. It’s the origin story of the man who — along with talented co-creators like artists Jack Kirby and Joe Simon — created such iconic characters as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, and Iron Man.Filling in speech balloons is Bob Batchelor who brings us Stan Lee: The Man behind Marvel. Bob is a cultural historian who has written or edited more than two dozen books on popular culture an...
2017-09-251h 01History Author ShowBob Batchelor – Stan Lee: The Man behind MarvelSeptember 18, 2017 - Hello, true believers! This week, we meet a national treasure who serves as a bridge from the Golden Age of comic books to today's blockbuster, multi-film CGI universes. It's the origin story of the man who -- along with talented co-creators like artists Jack Kirby and Joe Simon -- created such iconic characters as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, and Iron Man. Filling in speech balloons is Bob Batchelor who brings us Stan Lee: The Man behind Marvel. Bob is a cultural historian who has written or edited more than two dozen books on popular culture...
2017-09-181h 01History Author ShowBob Batchelor – Stan Lee: The Man behind MarvelSeptember 18, 2017 – Hello, true believers! This week, we meet a national treasure who serves as a bridge from the Golden Age of comic books to today’s blockbuster, multi-film CGI universes. It’s the origin story of the man who — along with talented co-creators like artists Jack Kirby and Joe Simon — created such iconic characters as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, and Iron Man.
Filling in speech balloons is Bob Batchelor who brings us Stan Lee: The Man behind Marvel. Bob is a cultural historian who has written or edited more than two dozen books on popular cu...
2017-09-181h 01
Amazing Spider-Talk: A Spider-Man PodcastStan Lee: Excelsior or Excedrin? (w/ guest Bob Batchelor) (Season 1, Episode 6)Listen up, True Believers! In this season of the All-New Amazing Spider-Talk, Dan Gvozden and Mark Ginocchio are talking about the first and greatest run of Spider-Man comics: the Stan Lee and Steve Ditko era. ‘Nuff Said!
In this sixth episode, they are talking with Bob Batchelor, the author of “Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel” a biography of the legend himself. Together they are going to discuss his legacy, the controversy surrounding his status as the co-creator of Spider-Man, and his importance to the history of Spider-Man and Marvel.
Buy “Stan Lee: The Man Behind M...
2017-09-131h 02
New Books in FilmNorma Jones, Maja-Bajac-Carter, Bob Batchelor, “Heroines of Film and Television: Portrayals in Popular Culture” (Rowman and Littlefield, 2014)While there are a number of studies of how women are represented in popular culture, Norma Jones, Maja Bajac-Carter, Bob Batchelor’s collection of essays Heroines of Film and Television: Portrayals in Popular Culture (Rowman and Littlefield, 2014)looks at the heroine. From discussions of traditional characters such as Wonder Woman and... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film
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