Episode Appearances
The Daily Stoic · May 26, 2026
They Felt The Same Way As You | How To Remember Everything You Read
“Author of John Adams biography; discussed John Adams' 12,000-word marginalia on French Revolution book”
Active reading techniques and marginaliaNote-taking systems and commonplace booksKnowledge extraction and retention methods
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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend · Mar 23, 2026
Ken Burns
“Gave Burns 'The Killer Angels' book that inspired his Civil War documentary series”
American Revolution documentary filmmaking and historical narrativeFounding documents and constitutional design (Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights)Historical patterns and recurring themes in American politics
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The Daily Show: Ears Edition · Jan 25, 2026
TDS Time Machine | Conversations with Authors
“Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning historian discussing his book '1776' and research methodology using primary sources and archival materials.”
American Revolutionary War History and Primary SourcesBook Tour Audience Behavior and Regional Cultural DifferencesMemoir as Social Commentary on Body Image and Trauma
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the goop podcast · Jan 20, 2026
Bobbi Brown
“Historian and author; referenced as example of contemplative creative life that Emily Hickey admires”
Building and selling successful beauty brandsNo-makeup makeup movement and natural beauty philosophyChildhood trauma and parental criticism shaping entrepreneurial drive
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