I hope everyone’s doing as well as they can during this challenging time.
If you’re like me, you’ve probably been looking for content these days that not only entertains but also broadens your mind while you’re stuck at home. We've had a lot of exciting projects going on at OZY across platforms, and we might just have what you audio fans are looking for:
OZY and iHeartMedia’s new podcast series Flashback launches today with new episodes posted every Wednesday. The series features stories of crazy coincidences, hidden histories, ripple effects and unsung heroes that the history books didn’t tell you about. School may be out, but the coolest college history class you wish you’d taken is still in session.
Flashback will be hosted by my friend, and host of OZY’s twice Webby-honored podcast, The Thread, Sean Braswell. Sean, whom I like to call OZY’s cool history teacher, has spent years investigating the unintended consequences of some of history’s best-laid plans. How did the YMCA help launch the tobacco black market? How did the invention of air conditioning affect America’s political landscape? Find the unexpected answers to these curious questions and more when you listen. I can’t wait to hear what you think!