In this episode we are turning the tables…the interviewee becomes the interviewer. Guest host Phillip Keene interviews the host of The Pan Am Podcast, historian Tom Betti to bring our listeners his story. Phillip is a podcast guest in episodes <a href='https://podcast.thepanammuseum.org/1836491/10276121-episode-18-pan-am-in-the-movies-from-flight-attendant-to-hollywood-actor'>18</a>, <a href='https://podcast.thepanammuseum.org/1836491/11751408-episode-29-aids-epidemic-of-the-1980s-remembering-those-we-lost'>29</a>,  and <a href='https://podcast.thepanammuseum.org/1836491/11831839-episode-30-the-art-of-travel-posters'>30</a>.This program is marking a milestone as this is the 40th episode and the beginning of season three. Tom Betti is dedicated to bringing history to life through entertaining and engaging storytelling. Although having a career in public service and government work for over 20 years, history has always been his  constant passion. He currently serves on the board of the Pan Am Museum Foundation with Phillip and has co-authored five books on Columbus, Ohio history. His latest book, written with his mentor Doreen Uhas Sauer, is titled <a href='https://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-Landmarks-Columbus-Lost-Betti/dp/1467143677/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2I5OO8M8FQ46V&keywords=forgotten+landmarks+of+columbus&qid=1692375122&sprefix=forgotten+landmarks+of+columbus%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1'>Forgotten Landmarks of Columbus</a>. Since 2006, Tom co-leads various local history tours and educational programing with Doreen where he always brings dry humor and wit, but also makes learning about history engaging and fun. He works closely as a professional partner with the <a href='https://www.columbuslibrary.org/'>Columbus Metropolitan Library</a> on neighborhood tours, special events, and presentations…and has been a guest on <a href='https://wosu.org/'>WOSU Public Media</a>. In addition, he is an active member of the <a href='https://www.501st.com//'>501st Legion</a> volunteer organization, a LucasFilm affiliate, providing screen accurate Star Wars character appearances to charities and good causes like children hospitals, libraries, hospice centers, and museums. To learn more, <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcJXcvr_Ybc'>watch this video</a>. To watch the education video of "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel, <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj3ONOu6PJc'>click here</a>. Tom earned a Master of Arts in History from Norwich University and lives in the historic <a href='https://npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/981babcd-d5a8-4b97-95c3-b7a78e3e473e'>Hartman Hotel Building </a>in Columbus, Ohio with his pug, Roosevelt. --------------------<ul><li><a href='http://www.thepanammuseum.org/'>Visit Us</a> for more Pan Am History! </li><li><a href='https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/PANAMWORLDWINGSFOUNDATION/pod-form-1.html'>Support</a> the Podcast!</li><li><a href='https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/PANAMWORLDWINGSFOUNDATION/otd-form.html'>Donate</a> to the Museum!</li><li>Visit <a href='https://shop.thepanammuseum.org/'>The Hangar</a> online store for Pan Am gear!</li><li><a href='https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/PANAMWORLDWINGSFOUNDATION/am-form.html'>Become a Member</a>! </li></ul>Follow us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/PAAMUSEUM'>Facebook</a>, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/pan.am.museum/'>Instagram</a>, and <a href='https://twitter.com/PanAmMuseum'>Twitter</a>! -------------------- A very special thanks to Mr. Adam Aron, Chairman and CEO of <a href='https://www.amctheatres.com/'>AMC </a>and president of the <a href='https://www.panam.org/'>Pan Am Historical Foundation</a> and  <a href='http://www.panambrands.com/'>Pan Am Brands</a> for their continued and unwavering support! <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1836491/support">Support the show</a>

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