Best Benjamin Schneider Podcasts (2024)

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American Ramble w/ Neil King Jr. 50:42

1h ago50:42

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In 2021, Neil King Jr. threw a few basic items into a backpack and walked from his home in Washington, DC to New York City. Over the next 26 days/330 miles, he met new people, uncovered forgotten moments of history, and spent many days thinking about America. In this episode, Neil joins Ben and Bob to discuss his book, American Ramble: A Walk of Me…

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The 1970s w/ Jefferson Cowie 52:31

2h ago52:31

52:31

For a long time, it seemed like not much happened in the 1970s. Today it seems like so much of what’s happening can be traced back to those same years. The 1970s was a pivotal decade in American history. In a ten-year span, the United States admitted defeat in Vietnam, saw a President (and Vice President) resign in shame, and came face to face with…

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#314 Reflections on Stalinism w/ Lewis Siegelbaum 1:00:32

4d ago1:00:32

1:00:32

The debates over school curricula, banned books, and what educators can teach in their classes have become increasingly polarizing in recent years, but they are nothing new in the US. For those who researched, wrote and taught about the Soviet Union under Stalin during the Cold War, following the evidence to a conclusion that challenged America’s e…

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

11d ago55:20

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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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37: Phil Green, Rapid Repair Pro 48:08

12d ago48:08

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Today we are joined by Phil Green, Owner of Rapid Repair Pro. His handyman and remodeling business serves the greater St. Louis area. Phil shares his story of starting his business, and all the details of how he's grown to over $1M in annual revenue. We discuss our usual topics of marketing, estimating, pricing, hiring, and much more. Most notably,…

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

22d 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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Lyndon Baines Johnson’s Legacy w/ Mark Updegrove & Mark A. Lawrence 54:50

25d 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

1M ago51:16

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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

1M ago50:17

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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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36: Cody Seibel, Seibel Handyman & Remodel 56:48

1M ago56:48

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Today we have the pleasure of hearing from Cody Seibel, owner of Seibel Handyman and Remodel. Our theme is no secret by this point (36 episodes - WOW!) as Cody shares how we started his handyman business, his pricing and marketing journey, how he maintains a healthy work life balance as a husband and father of 3, and so much more. A notable topic o…

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

2M 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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The 2020 Election: A (Revisited) First Draft w/ Robert Costa 57:40

2M 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

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

3M ago35:22

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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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#35: Carrie Bolander, Handy Mother-Fixer 59:24

2M ago59:24

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Welcome to another episode of the Handyman Success Podcast! Today we are joined by Carrie, owner of Handy Mother Fixer in Toledo, Ohio. She shares her journey of turning 28 years of home remodeling experience into a successful business. She discusses the shift from smaller tasks to larger projects, the importance of organization, and effective pric…

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

3M 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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#308 An Unholy Traffic: Slave Trading in the Civil War w/ Robert K.D. Colby 1:03:57

3M ago1:03:57

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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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How to BUILD a STRONG NETWORK in 2024 - with Brad Lea 40:27

3M ago40:27

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Connect with Ben on Instagram and on his website. Follow the podcast on Instagram @LegendsDNA For more information and to explore other episodes, click here. Email: hello@bllpodcast.comBy Benjamin Schneider

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

4M ago52:11

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

4M 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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#34: AJ Corcoran, Greenshire Handyman 56:31

4M ago56:31

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AJ is the owner/operator of Greenshire Handyman, a successful part-time handyman operation. He shares his experience and guidance that is especially useful to new and prospective handymen, part-timers that want to further optimize their side hustle, and also those that would like to make the jump full-time. Hosted by Jason Call, Founder of Handyman…

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

4M 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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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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#306 The Wide Awakes: The Forgotten Force that Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War w/ Jon Grinspan 51:08

4M ago51:08

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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

5M ago1:15:55

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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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#33: Ray Duke, Bulletproof Handyman 1:20:04

5M ago1:20:04

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Today we sit down with Ray Duke, the owner of Bulletproof Handyman. Ray works exclusively with property managers, and has cracked the code on making this a profitable, scalable handyman niche. He spared no detail in sharing how he runs his property management focused handyman company, and his plans to grow into the future. Ray also runs a popular Y…

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#305 A Conversation w/ Jonah Goldberg – Recorded Live at Word of South Festival 2024 51:43

5M ago51:43

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Jonah Goldberg is one of America’s most well-known conservative intellectuals, with a resume that includes more than two decades at The National Review, twelve years as a commentator on Fox News, and two New York Times Bestsellers. In recent years, however, the changing definition of “conservative” in American politics has put Jonah at odds with th…

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American Ramble w/ Neil King Jr. 50:42

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The 1970s w/ Jefferson Cowie 52:31

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#314 Reflections on Stalinism w/ Lewis Siegelbaum 1:00:32

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

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37: Phil Green, Rapid Repair Pro 48:08

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

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

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

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

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36: Cody Seibel, Seibel Handyman & Remodel 56:48

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

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

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

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

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

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#35: Carrie Bolander, Handy Mother-Fixer 59:24

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

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

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How to BUILD a STRONG NETWORK in 2024 - with Brad Lea 40:27

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

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

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#34: AJ Corcoran, Greenshire Handyman 56:31

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

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

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

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

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#33: Ray Duke, Bulletproof Handyman 1:20:04

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#305 A Conversation w/ Jonah Goldberg – Recorded Live at Word of South Festival 2024 51:43

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