Roots of Reality

Roots of Reality

A podcast by historian Ben Baumann that uses history from the formation of the universe to the present, illustrating how our world came to be. The podcast provides brief historical summaries of various subjects and features oral history interviews with guest experts who have lived experiences related to the topics discussed. "Billions of years led to you."

Episodes

April 26, 2025 41 mins
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Jason Paige about his work producing commercial jingles, his iconic performance of the Pokémon theme song, and the impact of the musical "Rent" on his life and career. Website- https://jasonpaige.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop5iBDC3lZpLjjFj6PNFHEfeIO6lYk1pGnsufKQIdXVeHnFRGdq Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jasonpaige/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/j...
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of popular television theme songs from the 1960s to the 2000s and how they impacted audiences. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.c...
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann interviews the lead singer of Black Lab, Paul Durham, about his humble journey to becoming a professional musician, his experiences overcoming challenges in his career, and his work on the Spider-Man soundtrack. Website- https://www.blacklabworld.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/paulblacklab/?hl=en Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/blacklabband/ Subs...
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March 19, 2025 13 mins
Historian Ben Baumann talks about 2000s pop culture and what 2000s kids remember from the era. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter-...
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February 14, 2025 53 mins
In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann interviews Sporting KC legend Matt Besler about the origins and evolution of professional soccer in Kansas City, his career with Sporting KC, and more. Website- https://www.captainssoccerclub.com/ X- https://x.com/MattBesler Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/mattbesler/?hl=en Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/MattBesler/ Subscribe for email notifications- ...
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February 13, 2025 5 mins
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of the US soccer team, the development of professional soccer in America, and how far the sport has come in the United States. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social ...
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the history of language and why so many languages are going extinct today. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_...
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Prof. Will Lamb about the origins of Scottish Gaelic, its historic decline, and the modern efforts to save it. Bio- https://edwebprofiles.ed.ac.uk/profile/william-lamb X- https://x.com/uilleamuan?lang=fr Book- https://www.amazon.com/Scottish-Gaelic-Comprehensive-Routledge-Grammars/dp/0367189186 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com...
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Rob O'Gara about Yale University's hockey national championship team, how college hockey has changed, and Rob's journey to the NHL. Bio- https://yalebulldogs.com/staff-directory/rob-o-gara/523 X- https://x.com/Rob_OG15 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/robog15/ Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email...
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November 28, 2024 8 mins
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the origins of ice hockey, the beginning of the NHL, and the greatest players ever. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=ad...
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Historian Ben Baumann on what to make of the 2024 US Presidential Election. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin_todo_tour Twitter- twitter.com/_Roots...
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Jason Schlude about why ancient history is relevant, how ancient history influenced the founding fathers, and the ancient political challenges that American democracy faces today. Bio- https://www.csbsju.edu/languages-and-cultures/person/jason-schlude/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-schlude-5717401b/ Book- https://www.amazon.com/Part...
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October 28, 2024 18 mins
Historian Ben Baumann talks about the various ways authoritarians have attacked democracies throughout history and why these examples should serve as a warning to American democracy today. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Re...
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Reed Galen about his work to help protect American democracy and the dangers posed to it this election. Twitter- https://twitter.com/reedgalen Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/reed_galenusa/ Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-home-front/id1765927918 Substack- https://reedgalen.substack.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaASHQhC8w2E4...
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the historical tests to American democracy and the test facing the nation today. Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- www.facebook.com/Roots-of-Reality…=admin...
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with former Rep. Susan Molinari about how politics has changed, how Donald Trump took over the Republican Party, and the potential consequences of this election. Bio- https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M000843 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/suemolinari Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on...
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Historian Ben Baumann talks about the recent surge in political opportunism in America and the people that went from being very critical of President Donald Trump to very supportive of him. Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: pod...
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Carlton Larson about the concept of treason according to the founding fathers, the legal history of treason in America, and how the founding fathers would have viewed January 6. Website- https://carltonlarson.com/ Twitter- https://x.com/carltonfwlarson?lang=en Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality o...
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October 6, 2024 7 mins
Historian Ben Baumann talks about treason throughout American history and how it is still a problem today. Support Roots of Reality on Patreon: patreon.com/user?u=65707335 Follow Roots of Reality on Substack: rootsofreality.com/substack/ Subscribe for email notifications- rootsofreality.com/podcast/ If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social ...
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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with Dr. Robert Baumann about growing up during the cold war, the history of the cold war, and his experiences living in the Soviet Union. LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-baumann-47858737/ Online Presentations: The Soviet Union in Afghanistan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgIkhXaTBUw Books: Russian-Soviet Unconventional War in the Cauca...
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