Conan O'Brien's Beatles Special Brings the Fab Four to Life on History Podcast
In a standout episode of The Rest Is History: A History Podcast, Conan O'Brien joins Tom Holland for a two-part special that delves into the incredible career of the Beatles. What sets this podcast apart is its unique approach - Holland frames it not as a music-focused show, but rather as a historical exploration of the band's significance. With O'Brien at the helm, the conversation is engaging and informative, shedding light on the Fab Four's enduring impact.
Meanwhile, The Guilty Feminist: Road to Gilead takes an uncomfortable look at the rise of Christian nationalism in the US. Deborah Frances-White's miniseries features interviews with notable figures like Russell T Davies and Chiara Capraro from Amnesty International, offering a nuanced exploration of this pressing issue affecting minorities.
The Doors get a new spotlight on Really?? The Doors?, a fascinating strand that delves into misunderstood cultural icons. Naomi Fry hosts an in-depth conversation with singer-songwriter Weyes Blood and LA punk John Doe, examining the legacy of Jim Morrison and his impact on listeners.
In The Switch: Living Planet, humanity's transition to clean energy is put under the microscope. Hosted by Phil Harrison, this podcast explores regulatory hurdles, investment failures, and faltering political will that have slowed this crucial shift towards sustainability.
Lastly, Paranormia delves into the psychology behind true crime's spookier side, with a particularly chilling investigation into Slender Man and its connection to a real-life tragedy. With each episode, this series showcases in-depth research and thought-provoking analysis of human behavior.
In a standout episode of The Rest Is History: A History Podcast, Conan O'Brien joins Tom Holland for a two-part special that delves into the incredible career of the Beatles. What sets this podcast apart is its unique approach - Holland frames it not as a music-focused show, but rather as a historical exploration of the band's significance. With O'Brien at the helm, the conversation is engaging and informative, shedding light on the Fab Four's enduring impact.
Meanwhile, The Guilty Feminist: Road to Gilead takes an uncomfortable look at the rise of Christian nationalism in the US. Deborah Frances-White's miniseries features interviews with notable figures like Russell T Davies and Chiara Capraro from Amnesty International, offering a nuanced exploration of this pressing issue affecting minorities.
The Doors get a new spotlight on Really?? The Doors?, a fascinating strand that delves into misunderstood cultural icons. Naomi Fry hosts an in-depth conversation with singer-songwriter Weyes Blood and LA punk John Doe, examining the legacy of Jim Morrison and his impact on listeners.
In The Switch: Living Planet, humanity's transition to clean energy is put under the microscope. Hosted by Phil Harrison, this podcast explores regulatory hurdles, investment failures, and faltering political will that have slowed this crucial shift towards sustainability.
Lastly, Paranormia delves into the psychology behind true crime's spookier side, with a particularly chilling investigation into Slender Man and its connection to a real-life tragedy. With each episode, this series showcases in-depth research and thought-provoking analysis of human behavior.
like i'm a huge fan of the Fab Four already but this podcast made me love them even more ! how they approached the topic was so unique & engaging , not just another music-focused show ... idk what more u can say 
. I also loved the other eps on History Pod too btw, The Guilty Feminist one sounds super interesting . have u guys listened to it ? 
It's not just about the music, it's like they're bringing the history to life and sharing some really interesting stories. And The Guilty Feminist series is giving me all the feels - it's so important that we're having these conversations about what's going on with Christian nationalism in the US 
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. So yeah, these podcasts are giving me so much to think about 
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. The way Tom Holland frames it as a historical exploration of their significance is so cool - it makes you realize how influential the Beatles were on music and culture 
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just listened to that one about Slender Man, can't believe it's still affecting people's lives 
Paranormia is literally the worst, but I guess it's interesting if you're into that sorta thing... and honestly, have you seen the state of our energy policies? The Switch: Living Planet is basically just a series of doomscrolling episodes 
like, what are we even doing with all this clean energy tech if we can't figure out how to make it work?!
. But what's even more interesting is how The Guilty Feminist series tackles this super uncomfortable topic of Christian nationalism... it's crazy how some people can just get away with speaking out against marginalized communities 
. Overall, I think these podcasts are doing an amazing job of exploring complex topics in such engaging ways 
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he's so knowledgeable about their history & it's crazy how much you learn from him! I love how Tom Holland framed it as a historical exploration too, not just a music show. And The Guilty Feminist podcast is so necessary right now, we need to talk about Christian nationalism in the US and its impact on minorities 
and I'm totally geeking out over the stats! Did you know that The Beatles released 178 songs during their career? That's a lot of tunes to unpack! 
With O'Brien at the helm, it was amazing to see how he wove together fascinating facts about the band's music, history, and cultural impact. I mean, who knew the Fab Four were responsible for over 1 billion records sold worldwide? 
Not to mention, their influence on popular culture can be measured in terms of over 40 top Billboard hits and an estimated 150 million singles sold globally 
his energy is infectious too, can't wait for more episodes from him! 
! It's always great when he brings his enthusiasm and humor to historical topics - it makes learning so much fun 
. And speaking of time, that new podcast on The Doors got me pondering - what's the true cost of fame? Was Jim Morrison a hero or a cautionary tale? 
. Christian nationalism is affecting so many communities, and it's time for us to talk about it. I'd love to hear more conversations like this one, where people can share their perspectives and help break the silence.
. It's crazy how politics and regulation can get in the way of making sustainable changes.
. On the other hand, The Guilty Feminist: Road to Gilead is like, super problematic 
– I mean, what if they're just perpetuating the same stereotypes that are so wrong? Ugh, my mind's all messed up about this one... 
! And on a completely unrelated note, I've been thinking we should ditch fossil fuels ASAP 
️, but like, how do you actually make that happen? It's all just talk 
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Deborah Frances-White is doing some awesome work highlighting this stuff and getting people to talk about it. I'm kinda intrigued by that, gotta check it out.
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. I mean, who knew there was so much to Jim Morrison's story? It's not just about the music; it's about the impact he had on people's lives. And then there's Paranormia... yeah, that's some freaky stuff 
. But you know what's even more interestin'? The conversation it sparks. So many of us are thinkin' "what if?" and "why not?". It's like, finally, we're havin' a real talk about the things that really matter 
Naomi Fry really nails down Jim Morrison's legacy and how he continues to influence artists today. 
. And another thing, why do we need a whole podcast series on Christian nationalism? Can't we just talk about it in regular conversations or something? It feels like everyone's trying to cash in on this "influence" and "insight" vibe. The Doors doco sounds kinda interesting tho... I guess you'd learn some cool stuff about Jim Morrison, but what's the point of all that nostalgia 
