From humble beginnings to owning nearly every $1 out of every $20 in the country and back to ordinary life, the Vanderbilt family is a cautionary tale of living a life of excess and greed. Listen in as we talk about the Commodore himself, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and how life went for him during his legacy. Was the Commodore a good person, or was he just as bad as our other victims? Did his contributions to the country earn him his place in society? This episode contains explicit content. Listener discretion is advised. Sources: Stiles, T. J. (2011). The first tycoon: The epic life of Cornelius Vanderbilt. Alfred A. Knopf. Cooper, A. (2022). Vanderbilt: The rise and fall of an American dynasty. HarperCollins Publishers Inc.

Cornelius "The Commodore" Vanderbilt Ep. 2

You Know Their Name tells the stories of historical figures - the good, the bad, and the salacious. Events that helped shape the individuals we have chosen to talk about will shift your perception of what you think you know. Most of these events are not well known, but tell an intriguing story about the lives of these figures; think of them as their blueprints. In these stories, we will tell a little bit of true crime, some scandal, and a lot of salacious details - most of which you may not have heard in this detail before. You Know Their Name is hosted by Jiliana Dulaney, Yadira de la Torre, and Natalie Shires.  Friends and former coworkers from the construction industry, we have a deep appreciation for podcasts and hot gossip.