Mike and Sarah are journalists obsessed with the past. Every week they reconsider a person or event that's been miscast in the public imagination.

Pee-wee Herman Part 1 with Jamie Loftus

June 30, 2025 1:08:11 12.46 MB ( 36.66 MB less) Downloads: 0

What’s today’s secret word? Paul Reubens spent years bringing to life one of America’s most beloved characters, Pee-wee Herman, an icon of joy for weirdos of all ages. In the first of this two part series, Pee-wee superfan-turned-historian Jamie Loftus lets us into the playhouse for a journey through Paul’s early life and art school days, his collaborations and relationships, and the beginnings of a kind of fame that would blur the line between character and creator.

More about Jamie Loftus:

https://www.jamieloftus.xyz/

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