History tends to leave out the man or woman behind historical figures. While people like Abraham Lincoln are household names, their partners become mere footnotes. The Significant Others podcast examines those closest to better-known figures in history. These hidden figures may be spouses, friends. or other relations to the person in question.
As the wife of a world-famous celebrity herself, host Liza Powel O'Brien is no stranger to this phenomenon. Liza's husband Conan O'Brien is a well-known TV host. Following a successful advertising career, Liza became a screenwriter. She then created Significant Others. On this podcast, Liza reveals the most important historical figures no one talks about.
Significant Others features guest voices speaking as historical figures. Liza herself writes and narrates each episode. The result is an engaging, biographical audio drama. Anyone interested in the unexplored sides of historical figures should try this podcast. It's a fascinating view of the relationships that define influential people. Liza's skillful narration keeps the listener engaged. The guest voice actors bring the true stories to life with dramatized readings. The tasteful musical sound bed sets the mood for each historical account.
History enthusiasts may enjoy this refreshing exploration of people who shaped modern culture. Liza adds tasteful humor to these otherwise serious stories. In the process, she always remains objective. Past episodes discuss Molly Day Thacher, Elia Kazan's wife and Jane Cheney Spock, Dr. Benjamin Spock's wife.
Fans of the show appreciate the detailed accounts. For topics needing more coverage, Liza does followup episodes. Each topic gets the right amount of attention. In addition to guest voices, Liza invites guests to discuss past episodes. Examples include Jake Tapper and even Conan himself.
Anyone looking for an intellectual view of history may enjoy this podcast. Significant Others offers an intriguing account of unknown people related to historical figures. Told in a narrative style, the show may attract fans of biographical media.
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