Let's Be Frank

With the new ways Dr. Franklin has come to engage with his public in his modern almanack, we're taking the opportunity to go back and revisit the first two seasons with our new video format. Catch video episodes of Season One on primary source media's YouTube channel, and circle back to our beginnings over a year ago in new and exciting ways.https://www.youtube.com/@primarysourcemediaAn exploration of the history of the Society of the Cincinnati, Honor and how we wear our virtue.Join our patreon to unlock exclusive behind the scenes episodes and history content curated for that audience!Join our Junto and unlock extra perks and content!patreon.com/lets_be_frankor Donate on venmo@bfranklinliveAdditional Links:https://www.bfranklinlive.com/journal/

With the new ways Dr. Franklin has come to engage with his public in his modern almanack, we're taking the opportunity to go back and revisit the first two seasons with our new video format. Catch video episodes of Season One on primary source media's YouTube channel, and circle back to our beginnings over a year ago in new and exciting ways.https://www.youtube.com/@primarysourcemediaA story of a bird, a bolt of inspiration and how we represent ourselves in the world.Join our patreon to unlock exclusive behind the scenes episodes and history content curated for that audience!Join our Junto and unlock extra perks and content!patreon.com/lets_be_frankor Donate on venmo@bfranklinliveAdditional Links:https://www.bfranklinlive.com/journal/

With the new ways Dr. Franklin has come to engage with his public in his modern almanack, we're taking the opportunity to go back and revisit the first two seasons with our new video format. Catch video episodes of Season One on primary source media's YouTube channel, and circle back to our beginnings over a year ago in new and exciting ways. https://www.youtube.com/@primarysourcemediaEpisode 01: An exploration of Franklin's first published work, piracy, journeys and the sea.Join our patreon to unlock exclusive behind the scenes episodes and history content curated for that audience! Join our Junto and unlock extra perks and content!patreon.com/lets_be_frankor Donate on venmo@bfranklinliveAdditional Links:https://www.bfranklinlive.com/journal/

The Season Finale celebrates the 272nd anniversary of Franklin's famous Kite experiment. Featuring the two primary sources surrounding the electrifying event, as well as the wit and wisdom you love so much from your favorite fake-founding father. Join our Junto and unlock extra perks and content!patreon.com/lets_be_frankor Donate on venmo@bfranklinliveAdditional Links:https://www.bfranklinlive.com/journal/

Is there a roadmap to moral perfection? Can someone develop the formula to becoming a better person? Dr. Franklin certainly tried. This week, the Doctor discusses his plan for moral perfection and the habits he adopted to avoid falling into old habits, and make goodness a habit in, and of, itself. Join our Junto and unlock extra perks and content!patreon.com/lets_be_frankor Donate on venmo@bfranklinliveAdditional Links:https://www.bfranklinlive.com/journal/

On this special episode of Let's Be Frank, the Doctor leads a moment of silence in honor of Memorial Day. He also shares some updates about a very special school visit, and teases next week's episode. Join our Junto and unlock extra perks and content!patreon.com/lets_be_frankor Donate on venmo@bfranklinliveAdditional Links:https://www.bfranklinlive.com/journal/

Everyone's favorite fake founding father is back with special guest Laurel Rockall, co-host of the Hightailing through history podcast, to talk about the gin epidemic of 1740's London. Hightailing through History features two sisters who, with libation and recreational flair, surprise each other with a story from history's vault of the weird and the wonderful! Covering topics all around the world and all through time that you won't find in your history books.Join our Junto and unlock extra perks and content!patreon.com/lets_be_frankor Donate on venmo@bfranklinliveAdditional Links:https://www.bfranklinlive.com/journal/

On Part Two of the Season's lead up to the infamous kite experiment, the Doctor talks about when he first became involved in studying electricity. Through three primary sources, he shares some early observations, innovations and inventions, like the lightning rod. Join our Junto and unlock extra perks and content!patreon.com/lets_be_frankor Donate on venmo@bfranklinliveAdditional Links:https://www.bfranklinlive.com/journal/