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Young Ben Franklin

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Before he was Benjamin Franklin, inventor and statesman, he was just Ben, a boy in Colonial Boston with an adventurous spirit, a curious mind...and a penchant for getting into trouble. Meet our most endearing founding father at fourteen; a charming rebel years away from discovering the ageless sayings and brilliant inventions that made him famous. When Ben and his friends stumble upon a mysterious letter leading to a legendary treasure, he'll have to use his wits and bravery to outsmart the cruel British governor of Massachusetts.

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August 12 · 2 min
Introducing: THINK FAST
Think you're smart? Prove it. Fast. THINK FAST is the teeny tiny daily game show by GZM Shows and hosted by Nicole Boyce. Packed with trivia, riddles, wordplay (and a few surprises that are truly impossible to explain). Every episode is under 6 minutes, which means you can play along before school, after school, or literally any time you have six minutes to spare. Sometimes you'll know the answers. Sometimes you absolutely won't. Either way, you'll want to play again. New episodes are avalable now and drop every weekday! Follow THINK FAST on Apple Podcasts so you don't miss an episode or go to GZMshows.com for more info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
June 15 · 45 min
GZM Rewind: Young Ben Franklin
Jess, Chris and Dave from GZM Rewind share stories about the making of Young Ben Franklin. If you like this, tune into GZM Rewind to hear more Behind The Scenes action about Six Minutes and other hit GZM shows! For more great shows and to support GZM and listen early and ad-free, visit https://www.gzmshows.com/subscribe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E8
Apr 13, 2022 · 28 min
S2 E8: The Future of New York
In the exciting season finale, Ben solves the mystery of George Williamson’s murder. But if he’s not careful, he might wind up the killer’s next victim. The future of New York City could depend on Ben and Hanna’s next move. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E7
Apr 6, 2022 · 25 min
S2 E7: High Society
Ben and Hanna disguise themselves to attend Lord Billingsgate’s masked ball. But when Ben is discovered, he’s faced with a choice that could mean life or death. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E6
Mar 30, 2022 · 17 min
S2 E6: Man on Fire
Ben, Hanna and the Dirty Dogs attempt to print the truth, but Ben’s powerful enemies attempt to stop them at all costs. Ben decides to attend a party at a place where he is decidedly unwelcome. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E5
Mar 23, 2022 · 22 min
S2 E5: The Body
Ben throws in his lot with the Dirty Dogs in an attempt to solve a mystery plaguing the city. An unexpected ally arrives with a secret. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E4
Mar 16, 2022 · 18 min
S2 E4: Blood Will Tell
Ben uses his wits and bravery to make a daring escape from the law. But when Ben and Hanna return to the scene of the crime, they make a horrible discovery. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E3
Mar 9, 2022 · 19 min
S2 E3: Law and Order
Ben finds himself once again facing arrest and trial for a crime he didn’t commit. Can Hanna, Danny and the Dirty Dogs rescue him from a certain conviction? For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E2
Mar 2, 2022 · 22 min
S2 E2: Tamer of Lightning
Ben dazzles the Dirty Dogs with his command of science. Danny takes Ben on a tour of NYC, a place of great excitement and even greater danger. Ben meets the powerful Lord Billingsgate and his daughter, Amanda. Ben and new friend Hanna stumble upon a new mystery. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S2 · E1
Feb 23, 2022 · 21 min
S2 E1: New Kid in Town
Ben arrives in Manhattan, where he’s greeted by some signature New York City hospitality. Searching for a publishing job, Ben finds himself at odds with Danny Quinn and the Dirty Dogs, the roughest, toughest gang in New York. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 16, 2022 · 4 min
Connecting with Ben Franklin
In this final installment of our chat with Ben Franklin expert, Dr George Boudreau, we learn just how much we have in common with Ben Franklin and who he might have been today. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 9, 2022 · 7 min
The Age of Ben Franklin: Daily Life and Complicated History
In part three of our conversation with Ben Franklin expert, Dr George Boudreau, we get a glimpse into what daily life might have been like as Ben Franklin was coming of age through multiple wars, pandemics, and a changing country. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Feb 2, 2022 · 9 min
The Inventions of Ben Franklin: When party games become science!
In the second part of our conversation with Ben Franklin expert, Dr George Boudreau, we learn what a kite, lightning, and a turkey have in common as we delve into the experiments and discoveries of Ben Franklin. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 26, 2022 · 7 min
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Join Gen-Z Media producer, Claire McClanahan, for the first of four conversations with Ben Franklin expert, Dr George Boudreau. In this episode we learn a little bit more about who Ben Franklin was, in his younger years, before he was an elder statesman on the hundred dollar bill. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jan 26, 2022 · 2 min
Introducing: Young Ben Franklin: Welcome to New York
Young Ben is back! Check out a trailer for season 2 of the award-winning podcast from Gen-Z Media. This time, Ben finds himself in the middle of another high-stakes mystery as a teenager in an unforgiving New York City. When Ben’s prospective boss at a newspaper goes missing, the investigation leads him to an even deeper and darker secret, and takes him from the lavish townhouses of the New York gentry to the mean streets of the most exciting, diverse and dangerous city in all the colonies. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S1 · E10
Jul 4, 2018 · 20 min
S1 E10: A Declaration of Independence
Aboard a cargo ship bound for freedom, Ben finds himself staring down the barrel of the governor’s cannons. When Ben’s heroism earns him and his friends a death sentence, all of Boston rallies to his defense. A leader is born, and Ben is forced to make a decision that will change the course of American history. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S1 · E9
Jul 4, 2018 · 15 min
S1 E9: Mischief Night
As Boston celebrates, Ben’s friends launch a plan to rescue him and the treasure. Ben realizes that the gold can be used to further the cause of freedom in the colonies and leads his pals on a thrilling escape at sea. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S1 · E8
Jul 4, 2018 · 16 min
S1 E8: The Hanging Tree
Ben finally comes face to face with the wicked Governor Templeton and discovers that the treasure might have been under their noses all along. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S1 · E7
Jul 4, 2018 · 13 min
S1 E7: The Root of all Evil
Just when all seems lost for Ben and the wharf rats, an old friend appears from out of the fog. When Eliza is dragged into the lion’s den, she must use her wits to take on the governor himself. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
S1 · E6
Jul 4, 2018 · 14 min
S1 E6: Zeus’s Thunderbolts
When Thaddeus and his men arrive on the island looking for the treasure, Ben harnesses the power of nature to fight back. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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