Best Bob Bain Podcasts (2024)

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#313 How John Adams Defined the Presidency w/ Lindsay Chervinsky 55:20

20m ago55:20

55:20

John Adams’ single term as President has long been cast as a low point in his political career, but Lindsay Chervinsky sees it differently. "George Washington created the Presidency,” she writes in her new book Making the Presidency, “but John Adams defined it.” In this episode, Lindsay joins us to share why she sees Adams as a crucial figure in tr…

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Good Neighbours | That Interview 7:19

6d ago7:19

7:19

TikTok sensations Good Neighbours sit down with Chris to talk about how their song "Home" was unfinished when it went TikTok viral, so when record labels came calling they had to scramble to not only finish the song but the rest of the album too! Stream That Station online at http://www.thatstation.net…

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#312 America’s Worst Vice President w/ Niki Hemmer 57:42

5d ago57:42

57:42

The 2024 Presidential election is in full swing and so is the parade of personal attacks, appeals to emotion and (most important for us) grandiose and unsubstantiated claims about history. And of the many statements that fall in that last category, one stands out as both exceptionally ridiculous and a perfect setup to connect today’s politics to th…

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Bj Barham from American Aquarium | That Interview 16:38

4h ago16:38

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BJ Barham from American Aquarium sits down with Chris from That Station to discuss his new album "The Fear of Standing Still", the songwriting experience, how he's evolved over the 18 years as an artist, and more in this interview from August 2024. Stream That Station online at http://www.thatstation.net…

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That Interview with Jason Adamo 7:57

5h ago7:57

7:57

Jason Adamo sat down with Rylan to talk about his “Strums and Slices” benefit concert supporting the Alliance for Paired Kidney Donation. Jason, who is celebrating his one year anniversary of a successful kidney transplant reflects on the challenges he faced, the generosity of others, and the unwavering dedication from the APKD during a difficult p…

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Lyndon Baines Johnson’s Legacy w/ Mark Updegrove & Mark A. Lawrence 54:50

27m ago54:50

54:50

With a sitting VP running for President for the first time since Al Gore’s failed bid for the White House in 2000, there’s been a lot of talk about the role the VP plays in government, the impact a VP pick has on a Presidential campaign, and just how much Kamala Harris’ record as VP/relationship to President Joe Biden can show us about her own agen…

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#311 Lafayette’s Farewell Tour: A 200 Year View w/ Mark Schneider 51:16

7d ago51:16

51:16

On August 15th, 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette returned to the United States for a grand farewell tour. It was his first visit since leaving the US in the late 1780s. The tour was a unifying moment for a deeply divided country. In the wake of a crippling economic downturn, and a fracturing over the Missouri question and the issue of slavery, the na…

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The History of North Carolina Popular Music w/ David Menconi & Dolph Ramseur 50:17

8d ago50:17

50:17

Journalist David Menconi has documented the people and sounds of North Carolina’s music scene for almost three decades. In this episode, Ben and guest co-host Dolph Ramseur speak with David about his book Step It Up and Go: The Story of North Carolina Popular Music, from Blind Boy Fuller and Doc Watson to Nina Simone and Superchunk, and how the mus…

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Maggie Rose | That Interview 11:39

1M ago11:39

11:39

Maggie Rose sits down in an interview with That Station to chat about her new album No One Gets Out Alive . Stream That Station online at http://www.thatstation.net

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#310 The Stone Pony: An Oral History w/ Nick Corasaniti 51:52

30d ago51:52

51:52

The Stone Pony and its hometown of Asbury Park, New Jersey are iconic settings in the story of some of America’s greatest rock musicians, including Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, and Southside Johnny Lyon. The Pony’s path from high-risk passion project to iconic venue was, however, anything but direct; from its founding in 1974, the club was …

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Interview with Elliott Evans (a.k.a ‘Alternate Marty’ / ‘Ensemble’) 46:37

1M ago46:37

46:37

It’s been about a year since our last cast interview… but we’re BACK! ⚡️ The phenomenally talented Elliott Evans who currently plays Alternate Marty and many other residents of Hill Valley in Back to the Future The Musical in the West End recently joined us for a little chat! With just a few weeks left in Hill Valley, we discussed Elliott’s path to…

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The 2020 Election: A (Revisited) First Draft w/ Robert Costa 57:40

1M ago57:40

57:40

Joe Biden has decided to decline the Democratic nomination for the Presidency in 2024 so today we take a look back at Biden’s path to seek the nomination in 2020 and Ben shares his thoughts on why July 21, 2024 might be the day that secures Biden’s legacy in American history. Our conversation with Robert Costa on his book Peril, which he co-authore…

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#309 Sam Patch: America’s First Daredevil w/ Rivers Langley & Narado Moore 1:33:05

2M ago1:33:05

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When the Erie Canal opened in the 1820s, it brought with it an industrial system that radically transformed the daily lives of the American farmers who lived in the region. Out of this disruption came some of America’s earliest labor actions, the rise of new Christian sects, and America’s first daredevil, Sam Patch, who dazzled the masses and offen…

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Woodrow Wilson & Presidential Morality w/ Patricia O'Toole 52:43

2M ago52:43

52:43

Patricia O’Toole’s The Moralist: Woodrow Wilson and the World He Made (Simon & Schuster, 2018) examines the life of a President whose policy was guided by his personal sense of morality. From today’s perspective, Woodrow Wilson’s time in the White House (1913-1921) seems full of contradictions. He supported a constitutional amendment to ensure wome…

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Tuning Into the Afterlife Frequency with Mark Anthony 1:03:11

2M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Recorded LIVE! Join Bob Bain, the curator of mysteries, for an electrifying episode of "Mysterious Matters," now in its monumental 10th season! Streaming live from Nashville, TN, this episode features a riveting conversation with the renowned Mark Anthony, the Psychic Lawyer. Together, they explore the fascinating concept of the Afterlife Frequency…

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Securing the Revolution: Washington’s Farewell Address w/ John Avlon 35:22

1M ago35:22

35:22

On July 4th, we celebrate American Independence. But, as Ben argues in his new intro to this episode, the real gift of the founding generation was more than that: it’s the inheritance of the revolution. George Washington is one of the most revered figures in American history. As Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, Washington led his troops …

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Mysterious Matters: LIVE Season 10 Premiere with Marc Anthony, the Psychic Lawyer! 2:59

2M ago2:59

2:59

Join Bob on Monday, July 1st at 8 p.m. Central Time for a live edition of Mysterious Matters. My guest will be Marc Anthony, renowned as the Psychic Lawyer, and together we'll explore the fascinating topic of the afterlife frequency.This live broadcast will be streamed on YouTube at mysteriousmatters.com/live. Yes, you heard right—it's a video edit…

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The Japanese House - Amber Bain | That Interview 11:47

2M ago11:47

11:47

The Japanese House - Amber Bain - sits down for an interview to talk with That Station about inspiration, musical beginnings, Taylor Swift, & her new engagement.

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When the Irish Invaded Canada w/ Chris Klein 42:49

2M ago42:49

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In 1866, the Fenian Brotherhood, comprised primarily of Irish Civil War veterans, led a series of attacks on Canadian provinces just across the border from the United States. Their goal: seize Canadian territory and exchange it for Irish independence. Similar raids continued until 1871, and although they were ultimately unsuccessful, they are part …

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Gary Clark Jr | That Interview 12:37

2M ago12:37

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Gary Clark Jr talks with That Station in an interview before his Raleigh, NC at Red Hat amphitheater show. He talks about bringing his family on the road, his musical influences, and collaborating with Stevie Wonder. Stream That Station online at http://www.thatstation.net

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#308 An Unholy Traffic: Slave Trading in the Civil War w/ Robert K.D. Colby 1:03:57

3M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

The American Civil War and the end of slavery in the US may seem like one and the same from our modern perspective, but for those living through the conflict, the abolition of human bondage was anything but certain. Even into the last days of the war, slave traders in Confederate-held cities continued to auction off human beings, realizing handsome…

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That Interview with Kings of Leon 8:54

3M ago8:54

8:54

We sat down with Caleb and Jared Followill Kings of Leon to talk about their latest album, Can We Please Have Fun. For more information visit thatstation.net

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Bonnaroo: The Story Behind the Festival w/ co-founder Ashley Capps 52:11

3M ago52:11

52:11

In 2002, Ashley Capps took a gamble- he rented hundreds of acres in rural Tennessee and put on a music festival. Coming on the heels of the infamous Lollapalooza ’99 and an unsuccessful festival at the same site two years earlier, few thought Ashley could pull it off. As you (and the 80,000 people who attended the festival this year) know, Ashley a…

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That Interview with Steep Canyon Rangers 8:03

2M ago8:03

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Barrett dives into their upcoming show at Koka Booth, recording their album: Morning Shift, and more in this interview with Chris from June of 2024! For more information visit thatstation.net

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That Interview with Maren Morris 10:18

3M ago10:18

10:18

Maren Morris discusses moving to Nashville, how she is letting fans choose parts of the setlist on this 2024 tour, her upcoming album, and more in this interview with Chris from That Station! For more information visit thatstation.net

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1984: The Year that Changed Music Forever w/ Michaelangelo Matos 50:17

2M ago50:17

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In this episode, music writer Michaelangelo Matos joins Bob and Ben to discuss why 1984 was a pivotal year in music history. Michaelangelo also shares why he loves books about a single year. Michaelangelos’ book, Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year (Hachette Books) was selected as a Rolling Stone-Kirkus Best Music Book of 2020. …

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#307 Music and Mind with Renée Fleming and Dan Levitin 49:15

3M ago49:15

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We guarantee you will feel better after listening to the Road to Now this week. We are joined by world-renowned soprano and arts/health advocate Renée Fleming and neuroscientist, cognitive psychologist and the best sell author of This is Your Brain on Music, Dan Levitin. We are discussing Renée’s new book Music and Mind about how to harness the art…

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That Interview with Judah and the Lion 10:33

3M ago10:33

10:33

Judah and the Lion sits down with That Station to discuss their new album The Process! Stream That Station online at http://www.thatstation.net

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Swept Away w/ John Logan and John Gallagher 48:06

4M ago48:06

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This fall, the musical Swept Away, which is based on the music of Bob Crawford’s band The Avett Brothers is coming to broadway, and to celebrate, we’re re-sharing our conversation with writer, John Logan, and lead actor, John Gallagher Jr. This conversation was recorded just after Swept Away premiered at the Berkeley Repertory Theater in Berkeley, …

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Join Bob on a Journey Back: Return to the Realm of Mysterious Matters 4:58

4M ago4:58

4:58

Bob invites you on a thrilling journey as we venture back into the captivating world of Mysterious Matters. After a hiatus since 2022, Bob returns to unravel the mysteries and explore the unknown in the upcoming 2024 season. From chilling tales to unexplained phenomena, join Bob as we delve deep into the enigmatic realm of Mysterious Matters once m…

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#306 The Wide Awakes: The Forgotten Force that Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War w/ Jon Grinspan 51:08

4M ago51:08

51:08

Jon Grinspan has done something remarkable: in his new book, Wide Awake, he tells a thoroughly researched and brilliantly crafted story that may change your understanding of the origins of the American Civil War. In this episode, Jon joins us for a conversation about the Wide Awakes, the anti-slavery youth movement that played an instrumental role …

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Why Bushwick Bill Matters w/ Charles Hughes 1:15:55

4M ago1:15:55

1:15:55

You might know Bushwick Bill as a member of the iconic Houston rap group The Geto Boys, but his contributions to rap music, his role in the debates over free speech in the 1990s, and his overall influence are far more substantial than you probably realize. In this episode, we welcome Charles Hughes back to the show to discuss his new book Why Bushw…

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