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Let's Be Frank

By: Bryan Austin
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  • Created by Actor and Historian, Bryan Austin, Let's be Frank uses primary sources and historical documents to resurrect Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father, inventor and all around ladies man, to host a podcast about the times and trials that shaped his mind.


    This weekly podcast encourages viewers to empathetically connect with the past in hopes to better connect empathetically with the present.


    Clever, quirky and thought provoking; Let's Be Frank is a palette cleanser to your curiosity that will leave you thirsty to learn more.


    For more information, visit bfranklinlive.com


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes
  • A Poultry Execution REVOLUTIONIZED

    A Poultry Execution REVOLUTIONIZED
    Jul 8 2024

    With the new ways Dr. Franklin has come to engage with his public in his modern almanack, we're taking the opportunity to go back and revisit the first two seasons with our new video format. Catch video episodes of Season One on primary source media's YouTube channel, and circle back to our beginnings over a year ago in new and exciting ways.


    https://www.youtube.com/@primarysourcemedia


    A story of a bird, a bolt of inspiration and how we represent ourselves in the world.


    Join our patreon to unlock exclusive behind the scenes episodes and history content curated for that audience!


    Join our Junto and unlock extra perks and content!

    patreon.com/lets_be_frank


    or Donate on venmo@bfranklinlive

    Additional Links:

    https://www.bfranklinlive.com/journal/


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    21 mins
  • The Taking of Teach the Pirate: REVOLUTIONIZED

    The Taking of Teach the Pirate: REVOLUTIONIZED
    Jul 1 2024

    With the new ways Dr. Franklin has come to engage with his public in his modern almanack, we're taking the opportunity to go back and revisit the first two seasons with our new video format. Catch video episodes of Season One on primary source media's YouTube channel, and circle back to our beginnings over a year ago in new and exciting ways.


    https://www.youtube.com/@primarysourcemedia


    Episode 01: An exploration of Franklin's first published work, piracy, journeys and the sea.


    Join our patreon to unlock exclusive behind the scenes episodes and history content curated for that audience!


    Join our Junto and unlock extra perks and content!


    patreon.com/lets_be_frank


    or Donate on venmo@bfranklinlive


    Additional Links:

    https://www.bfranklinlive.com/journal/


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    21 mins
  • Snatching Lighting Part 3

    Snatching Lighting Part 3
    Jun 10 2024

    The Season Finale celebrates the 272nd anniversary of Franklin's famous Kite experiment.


    Featuring the two primary sources surrounding the electrifying event, as well as the wit and wisdom you love so much from your favorite fake-founding father.


    Join our Junto and unlock extra perks and content!


    patreon.com/lets_be_frank


    or Donate on venmo@bfranklinlive


    Additional Links:

    https://www.bfranklinlive.com/journal/


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    18 mins
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