I'm ready for my close up!

1) Make podcast
2) Appear on TV
3) ?????????????
4) Take over the world!

Well folks it happened. In case you didn't hear about it from my Facebook or Twitter pages, I'm a talking head/guest/history person...guy on the new H2 series United Stuff of America. Not just my voice but me - so if you've ever been inclined to see what I look like, here you go! (Guess I can't hide behind my microphone anymore.) Each episode focuses on a central theme like presidents, or the Mafia, and then highlights nine artifacts, along with their stories. Then a bunch of smart history people talk. Oh, and Rick Harrison from Pawn Stars is in it. No I didn't meet him or ask him to appraise my copy of Battletoads.

I actually really like the show! I'd say that even if I wasn't in it, but because I am in it I'll say I really, REALLY like the show. They understand that history is supposed to be a story - not a bunch of inconsequential facts and dates. And the show has the right mix of specialists and regulars to keep it interesting. Keith Hughes of the YouTube channel HipHughes History and I represent the online peeps, for example, and then there's authors and professors and such.

If you don't have H2 you can always stream the episodes from their website! Support your friendly neighborhood podcaster and give it a watch - I think you'll enjoy it!



New episodes of United Stuff of America air 10PM-11PM ET
United Stuff of America website

45 - Nirvana

"To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him."

- Buddha

Sup snake. Not really wearing any clothes so...just keep your distance

Hey it's been a while! I've been kinda busy wrapping up the school year, searching for jobs...maybe you saw me on TV....

Anyway here's an episode about one fairly well known religious figure, and one not as well known one. Without knowing who they are and what they stand for, you won't understand what happens with a later Indian emperor...trust me!

Music: Kedaragowladesh