To help tell the story of the man behind our 100-dollar bill, Dawn is joined by Benjamin Franklin expert, Bryan Austin. He portrays James Madison and Ben Franklin in Colonial Williamsburg and has walked much more than a mile in their shoes...

Pull up a chair and hear the stories of Benjamin Franklin’s wild childhood, his multitude of lovers, and the parties that were so good, they saved America.

• Listen to Bryan's podcast, LET'S BE FRANK
• Follow Bryan on Instagram!

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LEARN MORE about Benjamin Franklin!

• ARTICLE in ATLAS OBSCURA about Franklin's shocking electricity parties
• More about THE KEY AND KITE EXPERIMENT from The Franklin Institute.
• Read about Franklin's The Lightning Rod... you heard me.
• Article specifically about Ben's years living in London before the Revolution.
• Read the SILENCE DOGOODE LETTERS.
• Learn more about Alexander Wedderburn, the guy who scolded Ben in London.

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LILF's (Link's I'd Like to F*ck)

• See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL!
• Crazy Rich Ancients
• Histories Greatest Mysteries (multiple seasons)
• HILF is now on Patreon!
• Buy Me a Coffee

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NEXT NEW EPISODE: VAMPIRES with comedian, Macy Issacs.

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