Biographies Uncorked

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In this podcast we will be sharing our perspectives on some historical figures and how their contributions intertwine with contemporary issues. And we will be doing this over a bottle of wine. You should listen if you are someone who enjoys opinionated conversations about controversial figures within the context of current times

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  • Dec 17, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Uncorking Lyndon B. Johnson (Part Five)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 72:43


The Biographies Uncorked duo wraps up their uncorking of Lyndon B. Johnson by way of Joseph A. Califano Jr's book, The Triumph & Tragedy of Lyndon Johnson. In this episode they kick things off by sharing their insights about the new Showtime Docuseries The Reagans, Kasha provides some COVID vaccine updates, news about the Negro Baseball League and a listing of movie premiere dates (7:05), Kasha introduces their wine of choice for the podcast (12:00), they discuss the Arab-Israeli War, Vietnam and the Newark Rioting, (24:26), The King assassination (37:57), The Bobby Kennedy assassination (48:00) and the end of the LBJ era (56:54) and much more!!!

Uncorking Lyndon B. Johnson (Part Four)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 59:02


The Biographies Uncorked crew continue their uncorking of Lyndon B. Johnson by way of Joseph A. Califano Jr's book, The Triumph & Tragedy of Lyndon Johnson. In this episode they kick things off with Kasha naming her Top 5 GPOAT's (greatest presidents of all-time), Mario challenges Kasha by not mentioning Obama in her top 5 and what if Mario was president, Kasha provides a COVID update, the new North Carolina Stay-At-Home order and a listing of the Winter TV schedule (3:30), Kasha introduces their wine of choice for the podcast (9:36), they discuss the Great 89th Congress, LBJ's feelings of being underappreciated, does Obama feel underappreciated (20:50), The State of the Union of 1967 (33:00) and Wiretapping & Privacy (41:03) and much more!!!

Uncorking Lyndon B. Johnson (Part Three)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 82:15


The Biographies Uncorked crew continue their uncorking of LBJ by way of Joseph A. Califano Jr's book, The Triumph & Tragedy of Lyndon Johnson. In this episode they kick things off with how they spent their holiday break, Mario shares what he's been watching on television as of late, Kasha shares her 3 quick current news topics, they get into a little wine talk, they engage in discussions about LBJ's war against poverty initiative, his no tax increase plan, what control a president actually has and they wrap things up with a breakdown of guns and butter!!!

Uncorking Lyndon B. Johnson (Part Two)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 59:32


The Biographies Uncorked crew continue their uncorking of Lyndon B. Johnson by way of Joseph A. Califano Jr's book, The Triumph & Tragedy of Lyndon Johnson. In this episode they kick things off with a little banter about their week, they try to get to the bottom of who has been drinking all the wine in the house, Kasha shares what TV show has been capturing all of her attention as of late, Mario tests Kasha's Thanksgiving knowledge (6:45), Kasha shares her 3 quick current news topics (11:40), Mario test his wine tasting skills (19:02), they talk the Watts Riots of 65 (30:52), Presidential and VP relationships (38:30) and the Civil Rights Act of 64 (48:40).

Uncorking Lyndon B. Johnson (Part One)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 68:50


The Biographies Uncorked crew uncorks a new biography discussing one of the most controversial presidents of all-time, Mr. LBJ himself, Lyndon B. Johnson. Mario and Kasha kicks things off with a discussion about veterans day, Kasha shares the quick 3 current news topics which includes a little 80's television debate, Mario learns the official way to taste wine, Kasha provides an 60 sec author overview, they discuss LBJ post the Kennedy assassination, LBJ's Great Society, Vietnam and much more! They wrap things up with some trivia on the losing candidates in past presidential elections.

Uncorking Election Night

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 44:16


In this episode of Biographies Uncorked, Mario discuss his issues with working from home with Kasha and pick pocketers. Kasha breaks down the difference between the electoral and popular vote. The crew also provides their analysis on election night and what's to come. Kasha introduces their wine of choice and is challenged by Mario via a presidential quiz and they disclose the next book they will be uncorking.Host: Mario D. King and Kasha D. King

Uncorking Lumumba Africa's Lost Leader (Part Three)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 88:29


In episode 3 of Biographies Uncorked, Mario and Kasha share their top 5 horror movies of all-time (3:52), discuss some current news (11:04), uncork their wine of choice (16:55), recap of episode 2 (21:43), Congo's Independence (40:00) and Lumumba's Legacy (1:11), and more.Host: Mario D. King and Kasha D. King

Uncorking Lumumba Africa's Lost Leader (Part Two)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 78:33


In this episode of Biographies Uncorked, we're continuing the dialogue of Lumumba: Africa's Lost Leader by Leo Zylig. We're picking up the conversation of Lumumba's Time in Prison, his move to Leopoldville and the Congo's push towards independence. Mario and Kasha also share the top television and streaming shows they've been watching, their thoughts on Ice Cube and their wine of choice for this episode.

Uncorking Lumumba Africa's Lost Leader (Part One)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 95:47


In the first episode of Biographies Uncorked, Mario and Kasha discuss the upcoming presidential election (1:55), their wine of choice for the episode (16:13), Colonialism in the Congo and its parallels with America (22:15), Lumumba in his early years (49:36), Lumumba during his time in Stanleyville (1:16), and more.Host: Mario D. King and Kasha D. King

'Biographies Uncorked' Teaser

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 0:59


Executive consultant, corporate trainer and writer Mario D. King joins his wife, Kasha, middle school teacher of history, in this new podcast where they will be sharing their perspectives on some historical figures and how their contributions intertwine with contemporary issues. And they will be doing this over a bottle of wine.

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