Legendary guests Aretha Franklin and Stan Lee are discussed in this episode. Topics include Aretha's impact on music and civil rights, her iconic performances at presidential inaugurations, favorite school subjects, family love, and soup. They also explore the early beginnings and contributions of Aretha Franklin and Stan Lee, including their inspirations and cameos. The episode ends with the announcement of the game winner and gratitude to supporters.
Aretha Franklin used her music to address social issues and became an icon of civil rights and women's liberation movements.
Stan Lee incorporated real-world issues into his comics and used humor to set his work apart in the industry.
Deep dives
Aretha Franklin and Stan Lee's Early Beginnings
Aretha Franklin started singing for her church at a young age and was inspired by the famous musicians who visited her home. Stan Lee began his career in comics at just 18 years old, working for his uncle's company, Timely Comics.
Aretha Franklin's Impactful Music and Stan Lee's Powerful Stories
Aretha Franklin's songs, like Respect, addressed important issues such as equal rights and became anthems for civil rights and women's liberation movements. Similarly, Stan Lee tackled real-world issues in his comics, using superheroes to address topics like racism and pollution.
Aretha Franklin's Space for Change and Stan Lee's Comedic Touch
Aretha Franklin took a risk by changing her sound and recording in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, which resulted in one of her biggest hits. Stan Lee learned that humor was essential in stories and employed it to set his work apart in the comic book industry.
Aretha Franklin and Stan Lee's Cameos in Movies
Both Aretha Franklin and Stan Lee had small roles in movies. Aretha played a cafe owner in Blues Brothers, while Stan Lee had numerous cameo appearances in Marvel films. However, Stan Lee did not voice Groot in Guardians of the Galaxy.
In this episode, two worthy opponents get into the groove with the First Lady of Soul and try to beat each other for the win! Elliott gets patriotic with a military march!
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