Unlikely musical worlds collide in an elevator ride with Lenny White.

Meet Ben's mentor, the legendary Philadelphia radio DJ Jerry Blavat a.k.a. The Geator With The Heater. Dive into the wild world of Doo Wop, Soul, and Dance music that The Geator enthusiastically shared with his loyal audiences for generations.

A chance encounter with iconic composer Lalo Schifrin comes while Ben worries if he’ll ever see his car again.

Ben reflects on his friendship with Jonathan Richman, including the night it almost ended with a philosophical disagreement about public address systems.

A commanding left-handed guitarist takes control of a dimly lit bar and is revealed to be the legendary Evie Sands.

Finding himself in the 1970s counterculture scene, Ben learns to trust his instincts when faced with heavy rock group Attila.

Ben unexpectedly finds himself thrown into the world of mainstream Hollywood success while working on his first TV show, 3rd Rock From The Sun.

Ben’s time in blues harmonica bootcamp leads to a moment in the superstardom sun with Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Ben meets up with Gene Pitney backstage at Carnegie Hall to talk about new technology.

The sound of Duane Eddy’s guitar reaches Camden, New Jersey and changes a life forever.

Straight From The Hat With Ben Vaughn: first episodes arrive January 22, 2026.