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The curious man Matt Crawford interviews authors and interesting people about topics ranging from history to politics to everyday stimulating topics. If you like to learn and are as curious as I am please join in!

  1. 14H AGO

    Eden Collingsworth Interview

    In this episode, we’re joined by Eden Collinsworth, bestselling author and cultural commentator, to discuss her latest book The Improbable Victoria Woodhull: Suffrage, Free Love, and the First Woman to Run for President. Victoria Woodhull was one of the most audacious and unconventional women of the 19th century: a suffragist, stockbroker, publisher, spiritualist, and in 1872, the first woman to run for president—decades before American women could vote. Her advocacy for “free love” shocked Victorian sensibilities, while her business dealings and political ambitions made her both admired and reviled. Eden takes us through Woodhull’s improbable rise, her controversies, her clashes with the press and fellow suffragists, and her lasting—if complicated—impact on American history.

    1h 4m

  2. 1D AGO

    Dr. Shirley Strum Interview

    In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Shirley Strum, professor of anthropology and director of the Uaso Ngiro Baboon Project in Kenya. For over five decades, Dr. Strum has observed wild baboons, uncovering surprising truths about their lives—and about our own. Her new book, Echoes of Our Origins: Baboons, Humans, and Nature, brings readers into the world of baboon society, revealing what these remarkable primates can teach us about cooperation, conflict, survival, and what it really means to be human. We discuss the joys and challenges of long-term fieldwork, the deep connections between humans and baboons, and how storytelling can inspire conservation and empathy across species.

    58 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Dana Sutton Interview

    In this episode, we talk with tutor, coach, and author Dana Sutton about her heartwarming children’s book Maddie Finds Her Place. The story follows Maddie, a young girl on a journey to understand who she is and where she belongs—a theme that resonates deeply with children and adults alike. Dana shares how her work with kids inspired the book, why stories about belonging matter, and how parents, educators, and coaches can use books like Maddie Finds Her Place to support children’s emotional growth.

    44 min

  4. 6D AGO

    Elizabeth Pines-Boyle Interview

    We sit down with author Elizabeth Pines-Boyle about her novel, Choosing Her. Centered around flawed, multidimensional characters simmering with chemistry, mounting betrayals, and explosive revelations, Choosing Her is truly a fast paced psychological thriller that will keep you guessing till the end.  This book grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go!  Can't wait for the rest of the world to get a chance at reading this.

    1h 6m

  5. SEP 25

    Dr. Peter Kowey Interview

    In this episode, we sit down with renowned cardiologist, researcher, and author Dr. Peter Kowey to discuss his eye-opening new book, Failure to Treat. Drawing from decades of experience in medicine, Dr. Kowey exposes the systemic flaws that are failing both patients and the professionals who care for them.  This is a must-listen conversation for patients, providers, and anyone concerned about the future of healthcare.

    1h 5m

  6. SEP 24

    Judy Pearson Interview

    In this episode, we sit down with award-winning author and historian Judy Pearson to discuss her groundbreaking new book, Radical Sisters: Shirley Temple Black, Rose Kushner, Evelyn Lauder and the Dawn of the Breast Cancer Movement. For much of the 20th century, breast cancer was shrouded in silence and stigma. Judy brings to life the stories of three extraordinary women — a child star turned diplomat, a fearless journalist, and a visionary philanthropist — who defied cultural taboos and ignited a movement that changed medicine, public discourse, and the lives of millions of women.

    59 min

  7. SEP 23

    Omar Zahzah Interview Episode 588

    In this episode, I sit down with journalist, professor, poet, and activist Omar Zahzah, author of Terms of Servitude. The book examines how systems of power—from colonial histories to contemporary technologies—shape the way we understand freedom, identity, and resistance. We explore how language and culture reinforce structures of servitude, the intersections of Palestinian liberation with other global justice movements, and why art and storytelling are vital tools of resistance. Omar challenges us to question the narratives we inherit, uncover the hidden dynamics of power, and imagine new terms for liberation.

    1h 2m

  8. SEP 18

    Gerri Willis Interview

    History often remembers generals and presidents, but what about the spies who worked in the shadows? In this episode, I speak with journalist and author Gerri Willis about her new book Lincoln’s Lady Spymaster: The Untold Story of the Abolitionist Southern Belle Who Helped Win the Civil War. Gerri uncovers the incredible life of Elizabeth Van Lew, a Richmond-born abolitionist who used her privilege, intelligence, and courage to run a Union spy network deep in Confederate territory. We discuss Van Lew’s daring missions, the hidden world of Civil War espionage, and why her story remained untold for so long.

    47 min
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The curious man Matt Crawford interviews authors and interesting people about topics ranging from history to politics to everyday stimulating topics. If you like to learn and are as curious as I am please join in!

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  • Creator
    Matt Crawford
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Explicit
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