500 Open Tabs

Kaveh Taherian, Hannah Hillam

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Booking Overview

Hosts Kaveh Taherian and Hannah Hillam read and riff on the contents of a random “open tab,” then try to close it by the end of the episode. It’s a comedic, curiosity-driven format where niche history, odd documentaries, and strange internet rabbit holes become the basis for accessible discussion—great for experts who enjoy teaching through compelling, human stories.

Metrics

Episodes: 122

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Instagram: 20.0k followers

Contact Information

500opentabs@gmail.com

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Host

Kaveh Taherian - Co-host of 500 Open Tabs. Known for comedic curiosity and conversational exploration of the internet’s oddest corners via the show’s “open tab” premise.

Hannah Hillam - Co-host of 500 Open Tabs. Uses a humor-forward, researchy approach to unpack intriguing articles and videos until the hosts feel they’ve “closed the tab.”

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Creators, media producers, podcasters, and subject-matter experts tied to compelling documentary/history/internet rabbit holes (people comfortable explaining niche topics in an entertaining way).
Required Achievements:  
Podcast/creator network presence, Documentary or video production credits, Published work or notable online following within niche communities

Recent Guest Discussions

Holden McNeely - Snake Island Documentary And Related Internet/film Pitch Discussion (via Show Premise)

Recent Topics

Internet, Oddities, History, Documentary, Science

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
500 Open Tabs
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121: Colonel Sanders pt 2

June 10, 2026

This week we conclude the insane life story of KFC founder Harland Sanders as he fries chicken for Oppenheimer and publicly beefs (chickens?) with his corporate overlords. A listener email explains the Seinfeldian origins of the Canadian Toonie coin.Episode Tabs:Colonels of Truthhttps://www.damninteresting.com/colonels-of-truth/Listener Tabs:A Tale of Two Designs: How Canada’s 1-dollar Coin Became the Looniehttps://www.mint.ca/en/blog/2022-07-a-tale-of-two-designs-loonie?srsltid=AfmBOopJcFf1i...

120: Colonel Sanders pt 1

June 03, 2026

This week we learn about the insane life of KFC founder Harland Sanders as he is put in charge of his younger siblings from the age of 5 and later worked the railroads where he developed a reputation for constantly getting into fistfights. A listener email tells of about that time in 1876 when chunks of red meat rained from the sky in Kentucky.Episode Tabs:Colonels of Truthhttps://www.damninteresting.com/colonels-of-truth/Listener Tabs:Kentucky Meat Shower 150th anniversary draws hundreds to ...

119: History of Courtroom Sketching

May 27, 2026

This week we learn about the history of courtroom sketching and how the Lindbergh kidnapping helped get cameras banned from courtrooms altogether. A listener voice memo ponders how all airline safety brochures ended up looking the same.Episode Tabs:Why Do We Still Need Courtroom Artists?https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-courtroom-artistsListener Tabs:Airline Safety Cardshttps://www.airlinesafetycards.be/Safety%20cards.htmEmail your closed tab submissions to: 500opentabs@gmail...

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