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Each week, Kal Penn takes today’s trends and headlines and asks: Why does history keep repeating itself? From the new space race and plane delays to fad drugs and movie remakes, our guest's answers will make you feel better about everything.

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Recent Guests

Andy Roddick
Former world No. 1 tennis player; host of Served with Andy Roddick
Former professional tennis player / TV host
Episode: The Tennis Rally with Andy Roddick
Nithya Raman
City council member, running for mayor
Los Angeles City Council / DSA member
Episode: Nithya Raman on running for Mayor of Los Angeles
Bobak Ferdowsi
Systems engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA Mohawk Guy)
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Episode: Spacecraft Failures with Bobak Ferdowsi
Mehdi Hasan
Broadcaster, founder/CEO/editor-in-chief of Zeteo
Zeteo
Episode: Distrust in Traditional Media with Mehdi Hasan
Bill Carter
Editor at Late Nighter; veteran television journalist and author
Late Nighter (editor), former New York Times television correspondent
Episode: The De-evolution of Late Night with Bill Carter
Versha Sharma
Journalist and former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue
Teen Vogue
Episode: Battle of the Generations with Versha Sharma
Patton Oswalt
Emmy and Grammy-winning American stand-up comedian, actor, writer and voice actor
Patton Oswalt (guest)
Episode: The State of Stand-up with Patton Oswalt
Albert Chen
Sports journalist, author of Billion Dollar Fantasy
Author, journalist
Episode: Sports Betting with Albert Chen
Ann Friedman
A longtime journalist and essayist, co-author of bestselling book Big Friendship, and co-host of the podcast Call Your Girlfriend.
Episode: Being Offline with Ann Friedman

Host

Kal Penn
Host of discussions that intertwine historical insights with contemporary issues, inviting a variety of guests to provide context and commentary.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 110 ratings
  • Seriously Entertaining

    Every episode has been interesting and a perfect blend of serious and funny. Kal is insightful and charming and an excellent interviewer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Before Roe = Wow!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Living History

    Enjoy learning how history ties into the craziness around us to day. Gives perspective. Love the intellectual curious discussions.

    Audible
    5
    RKroser
    United States2 months ago
  • Enjoy learning how history ties into the craziness around us to day. Gives perspective. Love the intellectual curious discussions.

    Audible
    5
    RKroser
    United States2 months ago
  • Love the pod

    Great conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raadi.R
    United States3 months ago
  • Moron

    Due is a moron

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gnome chopper
    United States3 months ago

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Overall, there is strong support for the series as informative and entertaining, highlighting its relevance to contemporary societal issues.
Listeners appreciate the thought-provoking content and Kal Penn's engaging interviewing style.
Some feedback critiques the variability of episode quality, with a few suggesting certain topics may lack depth.
Many express excitement about the breadth of topics covered, frequently noting how episodes resonate with current events.

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The Tennis Rally with Andy Roddick
Q: How did you mentally prepare for big matches like the 2003 Open, and what routines helped you stay focused?
He emphasizes a strict routine—same meals, same practice cadence, controlled environment—that creates a sense of safety and reduces uncertainty, allowing focus to stay on performance rather than variables.
The Tennis Rally with Andy Roddick
Q: Do you remember what made you fall in love with tennis initially?
He recalls growing up near public courts in Austin, where access, proximity, and early exposure shaped his lifelong connection to the sport, emphasizing the role of environment and family support in developing commitment.
Spacecraft Failures with Bobak Ferdowsi
Q: What have you learned from working with ISRO on Europa Clipper, and how does collaboration influence risk management?
Working with ISRO highlighted complementary strengths and a shared commitment to rigorous testing and knowledge exchange, showing that different approaches to failure can lead to better overall risk management and mission success.
Spacecraft Failures with Bobak Ferdowsi
Q: How did the public attention after Curiosity shape your approach to missions and science communication?
The surge in interviews taught me how to translate complex technical details into relatable stories about exploration, while staying focused on the mission's science goals and the excitement of discovery.
Spacecraft Failures with Bobak Ferdowsi
Q: Take me back to Mars and the Curiosity mission. What was your role and why was it important?
I describe my role as helping to monitor the spacecraft and ensure the mission plan could be communicated to a broad audience, using my understanding of the life cycle from launch to landing and surface science to explain why Curiosity mattered.

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This series presents engaging conversations that explore contemporary issues through the lens of historical contexts. Each episode features Kal Penn discussing various trends and headlines, inviting experts from diverse fields to join him in analyzing how past events have shaped present-day society. Topics range from political dynasties and union rights to the modern space race and the challenges of the creator economy. The format encourages listeners to draw connections between historical events and current societal dynamics, often with a blend of humor and insightful commentary.

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1. Andy Roddick
2. Nithya Raman
3. Bobak Ferdowsi
4. Mehdi Hasan
5. Bill Carter
6. Versha Sharma
7. Patton Oswalt
8. Albert Chen

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