You Had To Be There

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Iconic Moments in Pop Culture History! Each episode, You Had To Be There gives a different host an assignment: Find and interview an eyewitness to a specific iconic moment in pop culture history…in just 48 hours. Listen to the inside stories on the biggest moments in pop culture history from the people who were there! read less

Our Editor's Take

The You Had To Be There podcast is for people who want to know more about pop culture's most memorable moments. The podcast host varies by episode. The hosts include journalists, writers, musicians, and comedians. Each receives a 48-hour assignment to interview event eyewitnesses. Then, they report back with a documentary-style story.

The You Had To Be There podcast is for music, movies, sports, and television fans. People who love to know the stories behind famous events will find this show fascinating. Listeners get to hear what it was like to be at historic moments from the people who were there. These moments range from concerts to movie premieres to landmark TV events.

The show stands out because it features a race against time. Hosts do not know their assignments ahead of time. This detail adds suspense and excitement to the program. You Had To Be There covers events from 1969 to 2000. It features moments that changed entertainment and culture. For example, one episode covers John Lennon and Yoko Ono's famous 1969 Bed In for Peace. Another tackles the wild events surrounding the Survivor: Borneo TV show finale. That was the first season of the CBS reality show. It was the first big reality show to become a network TV smash.

The podcast features a mix of well-known and unexpected stories. Some episodes focus on famous pop culture events. Others reveal lesser-known but fascinating moments. The hosts' interviews offer personal insights. They share details that only someone who was there could know.

Hosts talk to the people who have firsthand experiences. These eyewitness accounts bring history to life. Listeners hear stories that add depth to understanding pop culture milestones.

You Had To Be There is more than a history lesson. It's a celebration of pop culture's impact. The podcast recognizes that certain moments resonate across generations. These events shape society's memories and culture. The audience not only learns about history. They also understand why these moments matter.

The You Had To Be There podcast appeals to a broad audience. It's for history buffs, entertainment fans, and anyone curious about the past. New episodes arrive every week.

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Episodes

WrestleMania I
Mar 12 2024
WrestleMania I
Artist, actor, writer and musician, River Ramirez goes on a 48-hour journey to find and interview someone who was at WrestleMania I in 1985. This episode features interview with: Keith Elliot Greenberg Brett Davis CREDITS You Had To Be There is a Hi Barr Production.  Created by Hi Barr. “WrestleMania I” was hosted by River Ramirez. Produced by Julia Thompson and Web Barr. Story written and produced by Julia Thompson. Edit, Sound Mix and engineering by Vishal Nayak. Original score by Vishal Nayak.    Artwork created by Dylan Lathrop.  Special thanks to our parents, friends and chosen family. And most importantly, thank you to the artists who’ve inspired us because they had to do it. ADDITIONAL NOTES For more from Hi Barr, please follow us on social media (IG + X) and read our free weekly newsletter. For business inquiries, please email: contact@hibarrmedia.com. Were you at one of the events covered on the show?!? If so, we'd love to talk to you! Please get in touch via email and/or social media channels like Instagram or X. MORE ON THIS EPISODE'S HOST River L. Ramirez is an NYC based experimental comedian and multidisciplinary artist working in the mediums of film, writing, visual art and music. Their work has been written about in MOMA magazine, NYT, Forbes, Art in America, SSENSE, and GQ. They teach a class called "How To Be In Front Of People '' at the Brick Aux and just released a single called " i remember " off their new EP: GIVING. You can also find them in Julio Torres's PROBLEMISTA out March 1st, in theatres everywhere March 22nd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Lennon + Yoko Ono: Bed-ins for Peace
Feb 20 2024
John Lennon + Yoko Ono: Bed-ins for Peace
Musician and artist Jen Goma goes on a 48-hour journey to find and interview someone who was in one of the hotel suites during one of John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s Bed-Ins for Peace in 1969. This episode features interviews with:  Jerry Levitan Nico Koster  Hana van der Kolk Jillian Goma Ethan Kiermaier Casey Coleman Louise Mittelman Betta de Boer van der Kolk Linda at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Montreal CREDITS ‘You Had To Be There’ is a Hi Barr Production.  Created by Hi Barr. “John Lennon + Yoko Ono: Bed-ins for Peace” was written and hosted by Jen Goma. Produced by Julia Thompson and Web Barr. Story Produced by Julia Thompson. Edit, Sound Mix and engineering by Teeny Lieberson. Original score by Teeny Lieberson.   Artwork created by Dylan Lathrop.  Special Thanks to: Teeny Lieberson River Ramirez Greg Saunier Michael Azerrad Jess Pinkham Sophie Tintori Alex Toth Satomi Matsuzaki David Newgarden Michele Guzzo at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Montreal Natalye St. Lucia Devika Wickremesinghe Ryan Newmyer Correction: Betta de Boer van der Kolk (and not Betta de Oer) is helping to translate the interview with Nico Koster. Special thanks to our parents, friends and chosen family. And most importantly, thank you to the artists who’ve inspired us because they had to do it. For more from Hi Barr, please follow us on social media (IG + X) and read our free weekly newsletter. For business inquiries, please email: contact@hibarrmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices