Historical Records

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Historical Records

Get ready for an explosive fusion of hip-hop and history, tailor-made for music-loving kids and families. From executive producers Questlove and the Story Pirates comes Historical Records, the show that proves that in order to make history, you have to make some noise. Each week, host Nimene, her in-house crew of hilarious historians, and a team of beat-making raccoons broadcast from a top-secret underground bunker where they learn about the unsung heroes of the past by turning their history into hip-hop. 

Episodes

  1. 4 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    Just the Songs: Ida Tarbell and Claudette Colvin

    Revisit the first two songs of the season with some close-listening tips from Lee Overtree of the Story Pirates! Follow along with the lyric sheets for these songs at storypirates.com/historicalrecords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  2. Bill Russell (feat. Jalen Rose)

    15 NOV

    Bill Russell (feat. Jalen Rose)

    What does it take to win 11 NBA championships AND to play a meaningful role in the civil rights movement? Nimene finds out with a brand new hip-hop track about Bill Russell, the legendary player/coach of the Boston Celtics. Featuring an interview between former NBA star Jalen Rose and a 14 year old basketball fan from Detroit named Messiah. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  3. Mary Golda Ross (feat. Crystle Lightning and Kristina Halona)

    8 NOV

    Mary Golda Ross (feat. Crystle Lightning and Kristina Halona)

    Nimene heads to outer space to make a brand new hip-hop track about Mary Golda Ross, the very first Native American female aerospace engineer. Featuring an interview between aerospace engineer Kristina Halona, a proud member of the Navajo Nation, and Vivian, an Odawa and Haudenosaunee 8 year old from Ohio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  4. Willi Smith (feat. Humberto Leon)

    1 NOV

    Willi Smith (feat. Humberto Leon)

    Nimene learns how ‘street couture’ fashion came to be with a brand new hip-hop track about fashion pioneer Willi Smith. Featuring an interview between fashion designer Humberto Leon and an 8 year old fashion lover from New York named Olivia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min
  5. Keith Haring (feat. Shepard Fairey, Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino)

    25 OCT

    Keith Haring (feat. Shepard Fairey, Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino)

    Nimene shares a brand new, Beastie Boys-inspired track about legendary street artist Keith Haring. Featuring an interview between contemporary artist/activist Shepard Fairey and a 10 year old artist named Eva.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  6. Kati Kariko (feat. Dr. Sanjay Gupta)

    18 OCT

    Kati Kariko (feat. Dr. Sanjay Gupta)

    Ever wondered how vaccines work? Nimene finds out by creating a new hip-hop track about Nobel Prize-winning biochemist Kati Kariko. Featuring an interview between neurosurgeon and CNN correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta and an 11 year old named Ilyana.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  7. Josh Gibson (feat. Fergie L. Philippe and Bob Kendrick)

    11 OCT

    Josh Gibson (feat. Fergie L. Philippe and Bob Kendrick)

    Nimene learns about Josh Gibson, the greatest power hitter baseball has ever seen and Broadway star Fergie L. Philippe breaks it down in a brand new hip-hop track. Featuring an interview between Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and a 10 year old baseball enthusiast named Payton.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 min
  8. Claudette Colvin (feat. Roxane Gay)

    4 OCT

    Claudette Colvin (feat. Roxane Gay)

    Nimene creates a stirring hip-hop track about the civil rights activist Claudette Colvin, who, as a teenager, refused to give up her seat on an Alabama city bus months before Rosa Parks’ famous protest. Featuring an interview between New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay and a 6 year old named Stella. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min
  9. Ida Tarbell (feat. Susan Orlean, MOZIAH and Carly Ciarrocchi)

    27 SEPT

    Ida Tarbell (feat. Susan Orlean, MOZIAH and Carly Ciarrocchi)

    Welcome to Historical Records, a brand new family podcast where host Nimene turns history into hip-hop with the help of rappers, researchers and raccoons. In our very first episode, we learn all about the trailblazing, muckraking journalist Ida Tarbell, who took down one of the most powerful monopolies in history with the power of her pen. Featuring an interview between author/journalist Susan Orlean and a 12 year old writer from Colorado named Sophia and a brand new hip-hop track featuring MOZIAH and Carly Ciarrocchi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min

  10. TRAILER

    Introducing: Historical Records

    Listen to a sneak preview of Historical Records, an explosive fusion of history and hip-hop from executive producers Questlove and the Story Pirates. Featuring brand new hip-hop tracks about unsung and under-celebrated historical icons like Claudette Colvin, Keith Haring, Willi Smith and Josh Gibson, Historical Records proves that in order to make history, you have to make some noise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min

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Get ready for an explosive fusion of hip-hop and history, tailor-made for music-loving kids and families. From executive producers Questlove and the Story Pirates comes Historical Records, the show that proves that in order to make history, you have to make some noise. Each week, host Nimene, her in-house crew of hilarious historians, and a team of beat-making raccoons broadcast from a top-secret underground bunker where they learn about the unsung heroes of the past by turning their history into hip-hop. 

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  • Episodes
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