The Who Was? Podcast

Famous jazz musician, Louis Armstrong, and renowned playwright, William Shakespeare, are the guests in this episode. The hosts discuss their contributions to history, share fast facts about their lives, play games, and compare their views on power, professions, writing, and creativity with words.

Quiz show segment on history featuring escape artist Harry Houdini. Debunking the rumor about Lucille's honor. Facts and myths about George Washington Carver. Teasing upcoming regular episode and how listeners can be featured on the show.

Leonardo DaVinci and Teddy Roosevelt, two renaissance men, are explored in this episode. Topics include the painting of the Mona Lisa, Theodore Roosevelt's true or false statements, Leonardo DaVinci's accomplishments, similarities between the two figures, and reflections on da Vinci's art.

Today's episode is brought to you by the power of observation! Our sharp-eyed contestants try to see eye to eye when we find out WHO WAS Andy Warhol and WHO IS Jane Goodall! Andy Warhol stops by in search of his next muse!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Halloween-themed episode, the legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock and the infamous Salem Witch Trials are discussed. Topics include Hitchcock's early career and success, the mass hysteria surrounding the Salem Witch Trials, supernatural creatures, and the convergence of greatness between Hitchcock and the trials. The episode also features a multiple choice game, trivia questions, and insights from the contestants.

This podcast covers interesting topics like Harriet Tubman's quilt and fishing boat, Napoleon's defeat, the features of the new Hyundai Tucson, and P.T. Barnum's tricks including the Fiji mermaid and expansion of the circus.

Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, and Bruce Lee, martial arts icon, are discussed. Topics include Clara's resignation after a Senate investigation, Bruce Lee's influence on martial arts in the US, cool nicknames, a game about Bruce Lee trivia, true or false statements about Bruce Lee, and a meditation tape featuring ASMR by Bruce Lee.

Joan of Arc, famous historical figure known for her advice column and bravery, talks about her advice column and the connections between her life and Ida B. Wells. The hosts discuss Joan of Arc's accomplishments in the Hundred Years War and play a 'True or False' game. They also explore the travels of Joan of Arc and Ida B. Wells, highlighting their efforts and the opposition they faced.

Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, and Jules Verne, a pioneer of science fiction, discuss their careers and inspirations. They explore misconceptions about Verne's books and Ride's impact on women in space exploration and science education. The hosts engage listeners in multiple games related to Verne and space. The episode concludes with inspiring stories, a game winner announcement, and upcoming episode teasers.

A SUPERCUT of all the T/F facts aired on the show. Lack of preparation leads to a best-of-true-and-false supercut instead. True or False games on Jacques Cousteau and Genghis Khan. Adorable Tinchilla conflict resolution strategy mentioned.