In this episode of Beyond Famous, we sit down for a rare Q&A interview with John D. Rockefeller (1839–1937), the man who built Standard Oil and became the world’s first billionaire. Known as both a ruthless monopolist and a generous philanthropist, Rockefeller shaped modern capitalism in ways still felt today.

In this candid conversation, Rockefeller reflects on:

• His beginnings – from a modest Ohio upbringing to his first business ventures.
• Building Standard Oil – the ambition, strategy, and controversies behind his empire.
• Wealth and Power – how he viewed money, competition, and criticism.
• Philanthropy and Legacy – why he gave away much of his fortune to science, education, and health.

Step beyond the headlines of robber baron or benefactor, and hear John D. Rockefeller’s story in his own words—a voice that still resonates in the world of business, finance, and philanthropy today.

Keywords: John D. Rockefeller, Standard Oil, business history, philanthropy, Beyond Famous, Q&A

Step into the shadows of literary history with a rare and unfiltered conversation with Edgar Allan Poe himself. In this live interview, Poe’s voice rises from the grave to confront questions about his turbulent childhood, haunting romances, creative obsessions, and the dark inspirations behind his timeless works like The Raven and The Tell-Tale Heart.

With a mix of candid honesty, biting wit, and the dramatic passion only Poe could deliver, this Q&A peels back the myth to reveal the man — headstrong, visionary, and tormented by both genius and grief. Expect revelations about his family, his struggles with poverty, his clashes with critics, and his ultimate reflections on fame, death, and legacy.

Beyond Famous: Fame Doesn’t End at the Grave brings you Poe as you’ve never heard him before — raw, restless, and unforgettable.

Everyone knows the shot — but few know the man. In this powerful episode of Beyond Famous, we sit down with Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. From his cold, gilded childhood to his forbidden love with Sophie Chotek, his battles with the Habsburg court, and the fateful day in Sarajevo that changed the world, Franz Ferdinand opens up with raw honesty and surprising tenderness.

Hear him reflect on duty, pride, happiness, regret, and the moment his life ended in 1914. Beyond the headlines and history books, this is the Franz Ferdinand you’ve never met — not just a trigger for war, but a husband, father, and flawed soul.