
Bob Crawford (The Avett Brothers) & Dr. Ben Sawyer (MTSU History) share conversations with great thinkers from a variety of backgrounds – historians, artists, legal scholars, political figures and more –who help us uncover the many roads that run between past and present. For more information, visit TheRoadToNow.com If you'd like to support our work, join us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheRoadToNow
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 464 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySociety & Culture | |||

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Always well researched, informative guests.
I love the intriguing topics and unique ideas I get from the conversations on this podcast. Keep up the good work.
I’ve been listening ever since Ben was on the Nate land podcast. This pod is good easy listening full of great information. That is actually interesting.
I have been looking for a good podcast on history that helps explain some of the famous stories a little better but this was not it. Instead it’s just them putting their political spin on everything and that’s not what I was looking for. I just want to hear about the story not why you think all republicans are awful. If you love hearing why being a liberal is right with a little history sprinkled in this is the podcast for you.
If you’re liberal and want to remain in your echo chamber. If they took to liberal policies, ideas, and politicians the way they do conservative ones, it’d be fair.
So if you suffer from TDS, you’ll absolutely enjoy this show of everything you don’t agree with is fascist and/or literal Hitler.
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Conversations hosted by a musician and a history professor explore intersections between past and present through discussions with historians, artists, and other experts. The content covers a wide array of subjects, from pivotal historical events and cultural phenomena to music and literature, emphasizing their relevance to contemporary society. With a focus on storytelling, these exchanges provide listeners with unique insights into how historical narratives continue to shape modern identity and thought, catering to both history enthusiasts and those interested in cultural discussions.
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