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Imperfect Men77: John JayOn this week's episode, Cody and Steve discuss the ambassador/Chief Justice/governor multitasker, John Jay.Sources· Bemis, Samuel Flagg. Jay’s Treaty: A Study in Commerce and Diplomacy. New Haven, CT: Yale U. Press, 1923.· Bemis, Samuel Flagg & Ferrell, Robert H. The American Secretaries of State and Their Diplomacy. New York City, NY: Cooper Square, 1963.· Littlefield, Daniel C. “John Jay, the Revolutionary Generation, and Slavery.” New York History 81, vol. 1 (2000), pp. 91-132. . Retrieved 6 Jan 2026.· Magnet, Myron. “The Education of John Jay.” City Journal 20, no. 1 (2010). . Retrieved 6 Jan 2026.· Stahr, Walter. John Jay: Founding Father. New York City, NY: H...
2026-02-1054 min
Imperfect MenSpecial 3: The Great Re-scoringOn this special episode, Cody and Steve go back through with updated information and re-score the subjects that need it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2026-02-0324 min
Imperfect Men76: William JacksonOn this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the only non-delegate to sign the Constitution and the Barry Bonds of the Convention, the secretary William Jackson.Sources· Fore, Samuel K. "William Jackson." In The Digital Encyclopedia of George Washington, edited by Zoie Horecny and Alexandra Montgomery. Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 2012–. . Retrieved 4 Nov 2025.· “Maj. William Jackson.” The State Society of the Cincinnati of Pennsylvania. < />. Retrieved 4 Nov 2025.· Wright, Robert K., MacGregor, Morris J. Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution. Washington, DC: U.S. Army Center of Military History, 1987.· See General Sources page on the website to see the list of general sou...
2026-01-2735 min
Whisky Stories PodcastThe Whisky Drinkers Cycle & One Star Reviews with Cody ReynoldsWe’ve talked about getting Cody Reynolds back on the podcast for a long time. But the Angus Dundee Global Brand Ambassador is a busy man travelling the world spreading the good word of Glencadam and Tomintoul. Cody was our 5th episode when he first came on the podcast on the 9th of November 2023. He was our first Brand Ambassador to come onto the pod as well. One of the things that I remember most about that episdoe was Cody e...
2026-01-221h 52
Imperfect MenSpecial 2: The Philadelphia TripOn this special episode, Cody and Steve talk about the sights seen during their November 2025 trip to Philadelphia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2026-01-2044 min
Imperfect Men75: Jared IngersollOn this first episode of America's semiquincentennial year, Steve and Cody discuss the ur-lawyer and Count Dooku in disguise, Jared Ingersoll.Sources· Peters, Thom. “From the Archives…” Views from the Hill (Fall 2009). Hopkins School. . Retrieved 28 Oct 2025.· Wright, Robert K., MacGregor, Morris J. Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution. Washington, DC: U.S. Army Center of Military History, 1987.· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2026-01-1325 min
Imperfect Men74: Richard HutsonOn this final episode of 2025, Steve and Cody discuss Richard Hutson, his relationship to a ghost, and discuss what's ahead for 2026.Sources· O’Neall, John B. Biographical Sketches of the Bench and Bar in South Carolina. Charleston, SC: Courtenay & Co., 1859.· Hutson, William M. “The Hutson Family of South Carolina.” The South Carolina Historical and Genealogical Magazine. 9: 127-140, 1908.· “The Circular Graveyard.” Charleston Terrors. 17 Oct 2019. . Retrieved 21 Oct 2025.· See pinned post on Blusky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-12-3029 min
Imperfect Men73: Samuel HuntingtonOn this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the second most famous but least traitorous son of Norwich, Connecticut, Samuel Huntington, as well as the weird names of the time.Sources· Gerlach, Larry R. Connecticut Congressman: Samuel Huntington, 1731-96. Hartford, CT: Bicentennial Commission, 1977.· Klos, Stanley L. President Who? Forgotten Founders. Pittsburgh, PA: Evisum, 2004.· Pyne, Frederick. “Samuel Huntington.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 14 Oct 2025.· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-12-1621 minImperfect Men72: Charles HumphreysOn this episode, Steve and Cody try to kill time because there is next to nothing on Charles Humphreys.Sources· Ashmead, Henry Graham. History of Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, PA: L.H. Everts & Co., 1884.· Hawk, Dave. “1780 Slave Register for Chester County, Pennsylvania.” Chester Co., PA, 2021.· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-12-0214 min
Imperfect Men71: William HoustounOn this episode, Steve and Cody discuss the second convention attendee who did not sign the Constitution named William Houstoun.Sources· Duncan-Johnston, Edith. The Houstouns of Georgia. Athens, GA: U. of Georgia Press, 1950.· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-11-1822 minImperfect Men70: William Churchill HoustonOn this episode, Cody and Steve speculate on what might have been a much more significant life, that of Professor William Churchill Houston, and debate the ethics of correcting tour guides.Sources· Glenn, Thomas A. William Churchill Houston, 1746-88. Norristown, PA: Privately printed, 1903.· Long, Joe O'Neal. "Houston, William Churchill." NCpedia. State Library of NC. 1988. .See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-11-0432 min
Imperfect Men69: Titus HosmerOn this episode, Cody and Steve try to pry loose some details about the mysterious Titus Hosmer and trying out a new theme tune for the show.Sources· "An elegy on the late Honorable Titus Hosmer, Esq; one of the counsellors of the state of Connecticut, a member of Congress, and a judge of the maritime court of appeals for the United States of America." In the digital collection Evans Early American Imprint Collection. . University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed 9 Sep 2025.· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. S...
2025-10-2119 min
Imperfect Men68: Francis HopkinsonOn this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the oft-overlooked patriot behind some of this country’s greatest symbols, Francis Hopkinson.Sources· Hastings, George E. The Life and Works of Francis Hopkinson. Chicago, IL: U. of Chicago Press, 1926.· Mastai, Boleslaw; Mastai, Marie-Louise d’Otrange. The Stars and Stripes: The American Flag as Art and as History from the Birth of the Republic to the Present. New York City, NY: Knopf, 1973.· Patterson, Richard S.; Dougall, Richardson. The Eagle and the Shield: A History of the Great Seal of the United States. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of State, 1...
2025-10-0733 min
Imperfect Men67: Stephen HopkinsOn this episode, Cody and Steve talk about the cantankerous old sea dog, Stephen Hopkins.Sources· Bamberg, Cherry F., et al. (January 2012). “The Slaves of Gov. Stephen Hopkins.” New England Genealogical Register. 33: 11-27.· Bicknell, Thomas W. The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. New York City, NY: American Historical Society, 1920.· Lightbourn-Butz, Adrienne. “Stephen Hopkins.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 5 Aug 2025.· Robinson, Natalie. Revolutionary Fire: The Gaspee Incident. Providence, RI: Rhode Island Committee for the Humanities, 1984.· See pinned post on Bluesky for ge...
2025-09-2338 min
Imperfect Men66: William HooperOn this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the possibly closet Loyalist, William Hooper. And Jaws. And Farscape. And Sliders.Podcast to recommend: Prime Factors (Prime Factors - Ranking UK Prime Ministers | Joe & Abram)Sources· Engstrom, Mary C. “William Hooper.” NCpedia. State Library of North Carolina, Jul 2023. . Retrieved 21 Jul 2025.· Kneip, Robert C. William Hooper, Misunderstood Patriot. New Orleans, LA: Tulane U., 1980.· Lowry, Harold D. “William Hooper.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, 2006. . Retrieved 21 Jul 2025.· Watson, Alan D., et al. Harnett, Hooper, and Howe: Revolutionary Leaders of t...
2025-09-0926 min
Imperfect Men65: Samuel HoltenOn this episode, Cody and Steve try to scare up anything to discuss about Samuel Holten, including his witchy past.Sources· “Sarah Houlton / Samuel Holten House.” Salem Witch Museum. . Retrieved 5 Jul 2025.· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sourcesPodcast to recommend: History of Egypt (Home - The History of Egypt Podcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-2621 min
Imperfect Men64: Thomas HeywardOn this episode, Cody and Steve travel on down to South Currrrolina to talk about Thomas Heyward, his death-defying boat ride, and his tragic legacy.Podcast to recommend: History of Australia (A History of Australia Podcast – Australian History beyond the classroom)Sources· Eastman, Peg. “Remembering Thomas Heyward of 18 Meeting St.” Charleston Mercury. . Retrieved 24 Jun 2025.· McNamara, Rieman, Jr. “Thomas Heyward, Jr.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. 2007. . Retrieved 24 Jun 2025.· “More than a Signer: The Military Career of Thomas Heyward, Jr.” Charleston Museum. . Retrieved 24 Jun...
2025-08-1221 min
Imperfect Men63: Joseph HewesOn this episode, Cody and Steve talk about a star that burned twice as brightly for half as long, Joseph Hewes.Podcast to recommend: Warlords of History (Warlords of History)Sources· “Hewes, Joseph.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 16 Jun 2025.· Martin, Michael G., Jr. “Joseph Hewes.” Martin, Michael G., Jr. "Hewes, Joseph." NCpedia. State Library of North Carolina. December 2023. . Retrieved 16 Jun 2025.· McCurry, Allan J. “Joseph Hewes and Independence: A Suggestion.” The North Carolina Historical Review 40, no. 4 (1963): 455–64. . Retrieved 16 Jun 2025.· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources...
2025-07-2923 min
Imperfect Men62: John HarvieOn this episode, Steve and Cody talk about the Colonel Klink of the Revolution, John Harvie.Podcast to recommend: Visiting the Presidents (https://visitingthepresidents.com/)Sources· “’The Barracks,’ Historic Farm Near Charlottesville, Is Sold.” Richmond Times-Dispatch. 21 Jan 1951. . Retrieved 9 Jun 2025.· Harvie, Lewis Edwin. The Harvie Family. Richmond, VA: Self-published, 1928.· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-1520 min
Imperfect Men61: John HartOn this episode, Cody & Steve talk about America’s original caveman, John Hart.Podcast to recommend: Secret Lives of Parks (The Secret Lives of Parks)Sources· Clinger, James C. “John Hart: Farmer, Second Continental Congress Delegate, First Speaker of the New Jersey State Legislature, and Declaration of Independence Signer.” Constituting America. . Retrieved 27 May 2025.· Hammond, Cleon. John Hart: The Biography of a Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Newfane, VT: Pioneer Press, 1977.· Keiper-Staller, Grace. “John Hart.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 27 May 2025.· ...
2025-07-0117 min
Imperfect Men60: Joseph WarrenOn this episode, in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, Cody & Steve discuss one of America’s earliest martyrs, Joseph Warren.Podcast to recommend: History of Tammany Hall (The History of Tammany Hall | The History of Tammany Hall)Sources· Archer, Richard. As If an Enemy’s Country: The British Occupation of Boston and the Origins of Revolution. Oxford, UK: Oxford U. Press, 2006.· Di Spigna, Christian. Founding Martyr: The Life and Death of Joseph Warren, the American Revolution’s Lost Hero. New York City, NY: Crown, 2018.· ...
2025-06-1731 min
Imperfect Men59: Benjamin HarrisonOn this episode, Cody and Steve talk about the second-most famous Benjamin Harrison, Benjamin Harrison V. The V is probably for Virginia.Podcast to recommend: Almost Presidents (The Almost Presidents Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts)Sources· Dowdey, Clifford. The Great Plantation. New York City, NY: Rinehart & Co., 1957.· Smith, Howard W. Benjamin Harrison and the American Revolution. Williamsburg, VA: Virginia Independence Bicentennial Commission, 1978.· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-0327 minImperfect Men58: Cornelius HarnettOn this episode, Cody and Steve talk about Dr. Cornelius, a chimpanzee sympathetic to the plight of astronaut Taylor, played by Charlton Heston...wait, that's not right. No, they talk about Dr. Cornelius Evazan, who messed with Luke Skywalkwer and got Ponda Baba's arm chopped off...no, wait, that's not it either. Who are they talking about, again?Podcast to recommend: Space Rocket History (Space Rocket History Podcast - Welcome to the Space Rocket History podcast)Sources· Lennon, Donald R. "Harnett, Cornelius, Jr.." NCpedia. Dictionary of North Carolina Biography, University of North Car...
2025-05-2016 min
Imperfect Men57: John HansonOn this episode, Steve and Cody discuss the long-lost fourth Hanson brother, John Hanson. No idea if he can carry a tune or not.Podcast to recommend: Not Quite Presidents (Not Quite Presidents Podcast | Andrew)Sources· Kremer, J. Bruce. John Hanson of Mulberry Grove. New York City, NY: A&C Boni, 1938.· Levering, Ralph B. “John Hanson, Public Servant.” Maryland Historical Magazine 71 (Summer 1976), p. 113-33.· Nelson, Jacob A. John Hanson and the Inseparable Union. Boston, MA: Meador, 1939.· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva
2025-05-0620 min
Imperfect Men56: John HancockThis week, Cody and Steve dive into the biggest name on the Declaration (literally) and see if John Hancock lives up to the hype.Podcast to recommend: Our Fake History (Our Fake History – Historical Myths Relished and Ruined!)Sources· Adams, James Truslow. “Portrait of an Empty Barrel.” Harpers Magazine 161 (p. 425-34), September 1930.· Barbier, Brooke. King Hancock: The Radical Influence of a Moderate Founding Father. Cambridge, MA: Harvard U. Press, 2023.· Fowler, William M. Jr. The Baron of Beacon Hill: A Biography of John Hancock. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 1980.· Unger, Harlow Giles...
2025-04-2243 min
Imperfect Men55.2: Alexander Hamilton, Part the SecondOn this episode, Cody and Steve continue their discussion about the Dick Grayson to George Washington's Bruce Wayne, Alexander Hamilton.Podcast to recommend: Lost Ballparks (Lost Ballparks Podcast)Sources· Brookheiser, Richard. Alexander Hamilton: American. New York City, NY: The Free Press, 1999.· Chernow, Ron. Alexander Hamilton. New York City, NY: Penguin, 2005.· Freeman, Joanne B. The Essenial Hamilton: Letters and Other Writings. New York City, NY: Library of America, 2017.· Hendrickson, Robert. Hamilton I (1757-89). New York City, NY: Mason Charter, 1976.· Randall, Willard Sterne. Alexander Hamilton: A Life. New York City, NY: Harper Collins, 20...
2025-04-081h 06
Imperfect Men55.1: Alexander Hamilton, Part the FirstOn this episode, Cody and Steve tackle another giant in the American pantheon, the man who had a million things to do, Alexander Hamilton.Sources· Brookheiser, Richard. Alexander Hamilton: American. New York City, NY: The Free Press, 1999.· Chernow, Ron. Alexander Hamilton. New York City, NY: Penguin, 2005.· Freeman, Joanne B. The Essenial Hamilton: Letters and Other Writings. New York City, NY: Library of America, 2017.· Hendrickson, Robert. Hamilton I (1757-89). New York City, NY: Mason Charter, 1976.· Randall, Willard Sterne. Alexander Hamilton: A Life. New York City, NY: Harper Collins, 2003.· See pinned post...
2025-03-2551 min
Imperfect Men54: Lyman HallOn this episode, Steve and Cody talk about Lyman Hall's ministerial misdeeds, representation in Congress, and about half a dozen other things that have nothing to do with this blip of a Founder.Podcast to recommend: Irish History Podcast (Irish History Podcast)Sources· Cook, James F. The Governors of Georgia, 1754-2004. Macon, GA: Mercer U. Press, 2005.· Lockwood, Thornton C. “Lyman Hall.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 3 Feb 2025.· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo
2025-03-1120 min
Imperfect Men53: Button GwinnettOn this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the lifetime of failures that is one of the most uniquely named figures of the era, Button Gwinnett.Podcast to recommend: History’s Trainwrecks (History's Trainwrecks)Sources· Jackson, Harvey. Lachlan McIntosh and the Politics of Revolutionary Georgia. Athens, GA: U. of Georgia Press, 1979.· McNamara, Jr., Rieman, ed. “Button Gwinnett.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. 2007, . Retrieved 28 Jan 2025.· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-2521 min
Imperfect Men52: Nathaniel GorhamOn this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the man who would be okay with us having a king, Nathaniel Gorham.Podcast to recommend: Totalus Rankium Pirates (Totalus Rankium | Ranking all the Roman Emperors and American Presidents)Sources· Hauptman, Laurence M. Conspiracy of Interests: Iroquois Dispossession and the Rise of New York State. Syracuse, NY; Syracuse U. Press, 2001.· Morton, Joseph C. Shapers of the Great Debate at the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Santa Barbara, CA: Greenwood, 2006.· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m
2025-02-1137 min
Imperfect Men51: Nicholas Gilman (with Q&A)On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the Creature from the Exeter Lagoon, Nicholas Gilman, as well as review some fun statistics from the first 50 subjects and answer a few listener questions.Podcast to recommend: Kingdom (Kingdöm: Swedish Rulers – A Flatpack History of Sweden Podcast)Sources· Wright, Jr., Robert K., and Morris J. MacGregor, Jr. Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution. Washington, DC: U.S. Army Center of Military History, 1987.· See pinned post on Bluesky for list of general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-2845 min
Imperfect Men50: Elbridge GerryOn this episode, Cody and Steve discuss Elbridge Gerry, gerrymandering, grumbles, and the nature of the word “gubernatorial.”Podcast to recommend: History of Africa (History of Africa Podcast)Sources· Billias, George. Elbridge Gerry: Founding Father and Republican Statesman. New York City, NY: McGraw-Hill, 1976.· Glynn, John C., Jr., and Grace Keiper Staller. “Elbridge Gerry.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 17 Dec 2024.· Seabrook, Nick. One Person, One Vote: A Surprising History of Gerrymandering in America. New York City, NY: Pantheon Books, 2022.· Witcover, Jules. The Ame...
2025-01-1450 min
Imperfect Men49: Christopher GadsdenOn this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the dark legacy of Christopher Gadsden and how he still affects us to this very day.Podcast to recommend: Grand Dukes of the West (Grand Dukes of the West – A History of Valois Burgundy)Sources· Butler, Nic. “The Story of Gadsden’s Wharf.” Charleston County Public Library. 2 Feb 2018. . Retrieved 26 Nov 2024.· Eldridge, Kelcey M., "A Forgotten Founder: The Life and Legacy of Christopher Gadsden" (2018). All Theses. 2949. . Retrieved 26 Nov 2024.· Godbold, Stanley, Jr., and Robert Woody. Christopher Gadsden and the American Revolution. Knoxville, TN: U. of Tennessee Press, 1983.
2024-12-3137 min
Imperfect Men48.2: Benjamin Franklin, Part the SecondOn this episode, Cody and Steve continue their discussion on the so-called First American, Benjamin Franklin, and try to parse legend and myth from the cold, hard truth.Podcast to recommend: Disastrous History (Disastrous History)Sources· Brands, H. W. The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin. New York City, NY: Doubleday, 2000.· Gupton, Nancy. “Benjamin Franklin and the Kite Experiment.” The Franklin Institute. 12 Jun 2017. . Retrieved 19 Nov 2024.· Isaacson, Walter. Benjamin Franklin: An American Life. New York City, NY: Simon & Schuster, 2003.· Rubin Stuart, Nancy. Poor Richard’s Women: Deborah Read Franklin a...
2024-12-171h 15
Imperfect Men48.1: Benjamin Franklin, Part the FirstOn this episode, Cody and Steve finally tackle one of the giants of the American Revolution, Poor Richard himself, Benjamin Franklin.Sources· Brands, H. W. The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin. New York City, NY: Doubleday, 2000.· Gupton, Nancy. “Benjamin Franklin and the Kite Experiment.” The Franklin Institute. 12 Jun 2017. . Retrieved 19 Nov 2024.· Isaacson, Walter. Benjamin Franklin: An American Life. New York City, NY: Simon & Schuster, 2003.· Rubin Stuart, Nancy. Poor Richard’s Women: Deborah Read Franklin and the Other Women Behind the Founding Father. Boston, MA: Beacon Press, 2022.· Smith, John L...
2024-12-0359 minImperfect Men47: Nathaniel FolsomOn this episode, Cody and Steve talk about the exploits of the Granite State’s favorite son, Nathaniel Folsom.Podcast to recommend: Civics 101 (Civics 101: A Podcast)Sources· Bell, J.L. “General Folsom and Colonel Stark.” Boston 1775. Blogspot. 23 Jun 2011. < >. Retrieved 15 Oct 2024.· Bell, J.L. “General Folsom and General Sullivan.” Boston 1775. Blogspot. 24 Jun 2011. < >. Retrieved 15 Oct 2024.· Potter, C.E. The History of Manchester, Formerly Derryfield, in New Hampshire; Including that of Ancient Amoskeag, or the Middle Merrimack Valley. Manchester, NH: Self-published, 1856.· Willey, George F., ed. State Builders: An Illustrated and Biographical Record of the Sta...
2024-11-1924 min
Imperfect Men46: William FloydOn this week’s episode, Cody and Steve talk about William Floyd and decide whether or not silence earns you a place as a Founding Father.Podcast to recommend: Blowback (Blowback)Sources· Maxwell, William Q. A Portrait of William Floyd of Long Island. Setauket, NY: Society of the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities, 1956.· Pyne, Fred W. “William Floyd.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 7 Oct 2024.· Scubiere, Paul J. New York’s Signers of the Declaration of Independence. Albany, NY: New York State American Revolutionary B...
2024-11-0522 min
Choose Hard with Cody McBroom#8 - Mastering The Art Of Online Coaching: Matt Reynolds Of Barbell LogicRyan Matt Reynolds is on a mission to help strength coaches and personal trainers provide a coaching service that is driven by so much value, that Ai softwares can never replace what they do and who they are to their clients. Which, you know if you're a regular listener of the show, is a shared mission of, Choose Hard Podcast Host, Cody McBroom.
With over 25 years of experience in strength sports and coaching, Matt has an impressive resume and all credibility needed to speak on the topic covered today! He founded STRONG Gym in 2008 (one of the large...
2024-10-241h 00
Imperfect Men45: Joseph GallowayOn this episode, Cody and Steve talk about Joseph Galloway, the Founding Father who committed the ultimate sin.Podcast to recommend: Assassinations (Assassinations Podcast)Sources· Ferling, John. The Loyalist Mind: Joseph Galloway and the American Revolution. College Station, PA: Pennsylvania State U. Press, 1977.· Gardner, Zachary. “Joseph Galloway: The Occupation of Philadelphia.” HIST 102: The American Revolutionary War. Harvard U. Department of History, 2017. . Retrieved 24 Sept 2024.· Stewart, Graham. “Joseph Galloway: The Forgotten Founding Father.” Englesberg Ideas, 19 Jan 2021. . Retrieved 24 Sept 2024.· Smith, James M. “Joseph Galloway’s Plan of Union.” Journal of the American Revolution, 26 Jan 2022...
2024-10-2232 min
Imperfect Men44: Thomas FitzsimonsOn this episode, Steve and Cody discuss another Revolutionary immigrant from the Emerald Isle, Thomas Fitzsimons.Podcast to recommend: Anglo-Saxon England (Anglo-Saxon England (evergreenpodcasts.com))Sources· Flanders, Henry. “Thomas Fitzsimmons.” The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography 2, no. 3 (1878): 306–14. . Retrieved 10 Sept 2024.· Wright, Jr., Robert K., and Morris J. MacGregor, Jr. Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution. Washington, DC: U.S. Army Center of Military History, 1987.· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-10-0825 min
Imperfect Men43: William FewOn this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the few and far between details of the Constitutional Convention’s man of few words, William Few.Podcast to recommend: American Revolution (http://blog.amrevpodcast.com/)SourcesWright, Jr., Robert K., and Morris J. MacGregor, Jr. Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution. Washington, DC: U.S. Army Center of Military History, 1987.See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-09-2421 min
Imperfect Men42: Oliver EllsworthOn this episode, Cody and Steve talk about another important dude who didn’t sign anything, Oliver Ellsworth.Podcast to recommend: Parkography (Parkography | National Parks Podcast)SourcesAbraham, Henry J. Justices and Presidents: A Political History of Appointments to the Supreme Court. Oxford, UK: Oxford U. Press, 1992.Brown, William Garrott. The Life of Oliver Ellsworth. New York City, NY: Macmillan, 1905.Friedman, Leon. The Justices of the United States Supreme Court: Their Lives and Opinions. New York City, NY: Chelsea House, 1995.Toth, Michael C. Founding Federalist: The Life of Oliver Ellsworth. New York Ci...
2024-09-1042 min
Imperfect Men41: William ElleryOn this episode, Steve and Cody discuss one of those rarest of creatures, a Rhode Islander, William Ellery.Podcast to recommend: America’s Secret Wars (https://redcircle.com/shows/america-secret-wars)SourcesFowler, Jr., William M. William Ellery: A Rhode Island Politico and Lord of Admiralty. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1973.Hand, Tom. “William Ellery of Rhode Island: Merchant, Lawyer, and Signer of the Declaration of Independence.” Constituting America. 22 October 2022. . Retrieved 6 Aug 2024.Pyne, Frederick. “William Ellery.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. 2011. . Retrieved 6 Aug 2024.See pinned post on Bluesky fo...
2024-08-2720 min
Imperfect Men40: Eliphalet DyerOn this episode, Cody and Steve discuss weird biblical names and John Adams’ opinions about people as they discuss Eliphalet Dyer.Podcast to recommend: History of Byzantium (https://thehistoryofbyzantium.com/)Also... be sure to check out our friends at the Ancient and Esoteric Order of the Jackalope! (https://order-of-the-jackalope.com)SourcesDexter, Franklin B. Biographical Sketches of the Graduates of Yale College, 1701-45. New York City, NY: Henry Holt & Co., 1885.Trumbull, J. Hammond. “Eliphalet Dyer.” The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography 3, no. 2 (1879): 174–77. . Retrieved 31 Jul 2024.See pinned post on Bluesky...
2024-08-1323 min
Imperfect Men39: William DuerOn this episode, Steve and Cody discuss William Duer, the man almost single-handedly responsible for America’s first financial crash.Podcast to recommend: The Hellenistic Age (https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/)SourcesBrown, Abram. “The High Crimes And Misadventures Of William Duer, The Founding Father Who Swindled America.” Forbes. 4 Jul 2019. . Retrieved 15 Jul 2024.Jones, Robert Francis. The King of the Alley, William Duer: Politician, Entrepreneur, and Speculator, 1768-99. Philadelphia, PA: American Philosophical Society, 1992.Narron, James, and Skeie, David. “Crisis Chronicles: Central Bank Crisis Management during Wall Street’s First Crash.” Federal Reserve Bank of New York. 9...
2024-07-3034 min
Imperfect Men38: James DuaneOn this episode, Steve and Cody discuss James Duane, the blueblood post-Revolution Mayor of New York City.Podcast to recommend: The Explorers (https://explorerspodcast.com/)SourcesAlexander, Edward. Revolutionary Conservative: James Duane of New York. New York City, NY: AMS Press, 1978.Burrows, Edwin G. and Wallace, Mike. Gotham: A History of New York City to 1898. New York City, NY: Oxford U. Press, 1999.See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-1625 min
Imperfect Men37: Richard Henry LeeOn this episode, Steve and Cody follow up on the special episode on the Lee Resolution from a year ago and discuss its author, the six-fingered Senator, Richard Henry Lee.Podcast to recommend: The Civil War & Reconstruction (https://civilwarpodcast.org/)SourcesMcGaughy, J. Kent. Richard Henry Lee of Virginia: A portrait of an American Revolutionary. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, 2004.Unger, Harlow Giles. First Founding Father: Richard Henry Lee and the Call for Independence. New York City, NY: Da Capo Press, 2017.See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast...
2024-07-0246 min
Imperfect Men36: William Henry DraytonOn this episode, Steve and Cody discuss Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, six time Grammy nominee, and lovelorn reality TV subject, William Drayton…wait, no, that’s not right…Podcast to recommend: The Almost Forgotten (http://almostforgotten.squarespace.com/)SourcesDabney, William M. and Marion Dargan. William Henry Drayton and the American Revolution. Albuquerque, NM: U. of New Mexico Press, 1962.Krawczynski, Keith. William Henry Drayton: South Carolina Revolutionary Patriot. Baton Rouge, LA: LSU Press, 2001.“William Henry Drayton.” National Park Service. 27 Dec 2019. . Retrieved 4 Jun 2024.See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted...
2024-06-1819 min
Imperfect Men35: John DickinsonOn this episode, Steve and Cody discuss the “Penman of the Revolution,” John Dickinson.Podcast to recommend: Age of Napoleon (https://ageofnapoleon.com/)SourcesCalvert, Jane E. “Liberty Without Tumult: Understanding the Politics of John Dickinson.” The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, vol. 131. Philadelphia, PA: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 2007.Dickinson, John. Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania. Delaware Department of Historical and Cultural Affairs. . Retrieved 20 May 2024.Flower, Milton E. John Dickinson: Conservative Revolutionary. Charlottesville, VA: U. of Virginia Press, 1983.Murchison, William. The Cost of Liberty: The Life of John Dickinson. Washington, DC: Rege...
2024-06-041h 00
Imperfect Men34: Silas DeaneOn this episode, Steve and Cody discuss Silas Deane, America’s first diplomat.Podcast to recommend: Rejects and Revolutionaries (https://americanhistorypodcast.net/)SourcesCovart, Elizabeth M. “Silas Deane, Forgotten Patriot.” Journal of the American Revolution. 30 Jul 2014. . Retrieved 2 May 2024.Drury, David. “The Rise and Fall of Silas Deane, American Patriot.” Connecticut History. 2 Oct 2020. . Retrieved 2 May 2024.Paul, Joel Richard. Unlikely Allies: How a Merchant, a Playwright, and a Spy Saved the American Revolution. New York City, NY: Riverhead Books, 2009.Van Vlack, Milton C. Silas Deane, Revolutionary War Diplomat and Politician. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co., 2013.See pinned...
2024-05-2137 min
Imperfect Men33: John De HartOn this episode, De Steve and De Cody discuss their second straight subject (and fourth overall) from Elizabeth, New Jersey, John De Hart.Podcast to recommend: Passed (https://shows.acast.com/passedpod)SourcesSee pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-05-0719 min
Imperfect Men32: Jonathan DaytonOn this episode, Cody and Steve bring the podcast home as they discuss the man whose name adorns the city that the show is recorded in, Jonathan Dayton.Podcast to recommend: Lafayette, We Are Here! (https://www.lafayettepodcast.com/)Sources“Brief History of Dayton.” City of Dayton, City Commission Office. . Retrieved 9 Apr 2024.Stewart, David O. “Burr, Ogden and Dayton: The Original Jersey Boys.” Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Aug 2011. . Retrieved 9 Apr 2024.Wright Jr., Robert K., and MacGregor Jr., Morris J. Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution. Washington, DC: United States Army Center of Military History, 1987.See pinned post on B...
2024-04-2349 min
Imperfect Men31: William Richardson DavieOn this episode, Cody and Steve discuss their first subject who didn’t sign any of the founding documents, the hero of Charlotte and the original Tar Heel, William Richardson Davie.Podcast to recommend: Flatpack History of Sweden (https://aflatpackhistoryofsweden.com/)SourcesAnderson III, William L. “William Richardson Davie.” Charlotte History Museum. . Retrieved 20 Mar 2024.Broadwater, Jeff. “William Richardson Davie.” North Carolina History Project. . Retrieved 20 Mar 2024.Fulghum, R. Neil. William Richardson Davie: Soldier, Statesman, and Founder of the University of North Carolina. Chapel Hill, NC: U. of North Carolina Press, 2006.Robinson, Blackwell P. Revolution...
2024-04-0951 min
Imperfect Men30: Francis DanaOn this episode, Comrade Cody and Comrade Steve venture into the gulag of American diplomacy as they discuss Francis Dana, the first ambassador from the United States to the once and future adversary, Russia.Podcast to recommend: History of Persia (https://history-of-persia-pod-cast.com/)SourcesBolkhouitinov, Nikolai N. Russia and the American Revolution. Tallahassee, FL: The Diplomatic Press, 1976.Dana, Richard H. “Francis Dana.” The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, vol. 1, no. 1, 1877.Kaminski, John P., ed., et al. “Ratification of the Constitution by the States – Massachusetts Supplemental Documents.” The Documentary History of the Ratificati...
2024-03-2646 min
Imperfect Men29: Thomas CushingOn this episode, Steve and Cody discuss a guy who would probably get picked last for dodgeball, Thomas Cushing.Podcast to recommend: History of the Germans (https://historyofthegermans.com/)SourcesMonk, Will. “Thomas Hutchinson and His Letters.” Journal of the American Revolution. 1 Aug 2023. . Retrieved 21 Feb 2024.See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-1239 min
Imperfect Men28: Stephen CraneOn this episode, Steve and Cody hash out whether Revolutionary martyrdom is enough to be a Founding Father, as they discuss Stephen Crane (and his fivehead).Podcast to recommend: History in the Bible (https://www.historyinthebible.com/)SourcesFleming, Thomas. “The Battle of Springfield.” New Jersey’s Revolutionary Experience. Trenton, NJ: New Jersey Historical Commission, 1975.See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-02-2724 minImperfect Men27: John CollinsOn this episode, Cody and Steve complete the collection of states as they talk about Rhode Island’s John Collins, and why the little state caused such had such a big problem with the Constitution.Podcast to recommend: Historium (https://historium.buzzsprout.com/)SourcesKaminski, John, et. al., ed. The Documentary History of the Ratification of the Constitution. Madison, WI: Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 2011.Kratz, Jessie. “Rogue Island: The Last State to Ratify the Constitution.” National Archives. 18 May 2015. . Retrieved 26 Jan 2024.See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See ac...
2024-02-1331 min
Imperfect Men26: George ClymerOn this episode, Cody and Steve tackle the ethics of making money off a war as they discuss George Clymer.Podcast to recommend: Age of Victoria (https://ageofvictoriapodcast.com)Sources“George Clymer.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 9 Jan 2024.Grundfest, Jerry. George Clymer: Philadelphia Revolutionary, 1739-1813. New York City, NY: Arno Press, 1982.See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-3039 minImperfect Men25: William ClinganOn this episode, Cody and Steve try to peer through the mists of history to discover anything interesting about the mysterious William Clingan.Podcast to recommend: Totalus Jeffianus (https://shows.acast.com/totalusjeffianus)SourcesSee pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-1626 min
Imperfect Men24: Abraham ClarkOn this episode, Steve and Cody talk about Abraham Clark, that all-too rare of creatures: a kind man from New Jersey.Podcast to recommend: Prime Time (Prime Time - Home)Sources“Abraham Clark.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 18 Dec 2023.Bogin, Ruth. Abraham Clark and the Quest for Equality in the Revolutionary Era, 1774-94. Rutherford, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson U. Press, 1982.See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-01-0234 min
Imperfect Men23: Samuel ChaseJoin Cody and Steve as they discuss the subject of the third impeachment in U. S. history, Samuel Chase. Also…bacon.Podcast to recommend: Settling the Score (http://settlingthescorepod.com/)SourcesBradford, M. E. The Restless Incendiary: Samuel Chase of Maryland. Marlborough, NH: The Plymouth rock Foundation, 1991.Perlin, Adam A. “The Impeachment of Samuel Chase: Redefining Judicial Independence.” Rutgers Law Review. Vol. 62:3, 2010. . Retrieved 5 Dec 2023.Raphael, Ray. “Samuel Chase’s Wild Ride.” Journal of the American Revolution. 2 Jul 2013. . Retrieved 5 Dec 2023.“Samuel Chase.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence...
2023-12-1944 min
We Effed UpBonus: 2023 Year in ReviewIn this special episode, Theresa and Cody determine the biggest effer upper for 2023, going through the sordid cast of characters from episodes 27-50. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-12-121h 07
Imperfect Men22: Richard CaswellOn this episode, Steve and Cody barely talk about the founding documents, as they dive into the up-and-down military career of North Carolina’s first governor, Richard Caswell.Podcast to recommend: History of China ()SourcesBuchanan, John. The Road to Guilford Courthouse: The Revolution in the Carolinas. New York City, NY: Wiley & Sons, 1997.Connor, R.D.W. Revolutionary Leaders of North Carolina. Chapel Hill, NC: U. of North Carolina Press, 1916.Lewis, J.D. “Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge.” The American Revolution in North Carolina. . Retrieved 31 Oct 2023.Slappey, Kelly. “Richard Caswell.” North Carolina His...
2023-12-0533 minWe Effed UpEpisode 50: John GreenOn this episode, Theresa and Cody discuss the final effer upper, John Green, and the cup of Diet Coke that altered the careers of several NBA players.Podcast to recommend: History of Egypt (https://www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com/)SourcesAbrams, Jonathan. “The Malice at the Palace.” Grantland. 29 Feb 2012. . Retrieved 17 Oct 2023.Hill, Jemele. “The Brawl: Were Lessons Learned?” ESPN. 18 Nov 2009. . Retrieved 17 Oct 2023.“Fan Details Strides Made Since Brawl.” ESPN. 19 Nov 2009. . Retrieved 17 Oct 2023.Russ, Floyd, dir. Untold: Malice at the Palace. Netflix, 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-2839 min
Imperfect Men21: Daniel CarrollOn this episode, Steve and Cody decide whether political obstinacy is a good thing or a bad thing as they take on Daniel Carroll, with a little bit of D.C. in the mix.Podcast to recommend: Wonders of the World (https://www.wonderspodcast.com/)SourcesGeiger, Mary Virginia. Daniel Carroll: A Framer of the Constitution. Washington, DC: Catholic University of America, 1943.Lewis, Tom. Washington: A History of Our National City. New York City, NY: Basic, 2005.Wright Jr., Robert K. and MacGregor Jr., Morris J. Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution. Washington, DC: U. S...
2023-11-2144 minWe Effed UpEpisode 49: Rob Hall and Scott FischerOn this episode of We Effed Up, Theresa flips the script on Cody and explores the 1996 Mount Everest Disaster.SourcesBoukreev, Anatoli. (1997) The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest. New York: St. Martins. Claypole, Jonty (Director); Kunzru, Hari (Presenter) (2003). Mapping Everest (TV Documentary). London: BBC Television.Krakauer, Jon. (1997) Into Thin Air: A personal account of the Mount Everest disaster. Doubleday.Lewis, Jon E. (2012). The Mammoth Book of How it Happened – Everest. Little, Brown Book Group. Turning Point: Mountain without Mercy. ABC, 27 Apr. 1997, Season 4, Episode 14.Weathers, Beck. (2000) Left for Dead: My Journey Home from Everest. New York: Vill...
2023-11-141h 02
Imperfect Men20: Charles Carroll of CarrolltonOn this episode, Steve of Dayton and Cody of Miamisburg discuss the one of the more oddly-named figures amongst the founders, Charles Carroll of Carrollton.Podcast to recommend: Unsung History (https://www.unsunghistorypodcast.com/)Sources“Charles Carroll of Carrollton.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 9 Oct 2023.Hoffman, Ronald & Sally D. Mason. Princes of Ireland, Planters of Maryland: A Carroll Saga, 1500-1782. Chapel Hill, NC: U. of North Carolina Press, 2000.McDermott, Scott. Charles Carroll: Faithful Revolutionary. New York City, NY: Scepter, 2002.See pinned post on Bluesky for...
2023-11-0748 minWe Effed UpEpisode 48: Vlad DraculaHappy Halloween! In this spooky episode, Theresa and Cody discuss the real Dracula, Vlad III of Wallachia, and the night attack that could have toppled an empire.Podcast to recommend: The Hellenistic Age (https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/)SourcesFlorescu, Radu. Dracula, Prince of Many Faces: His Life and Times. London, UK: I’ B. Tauris, 1989.Georgescu, Vlad. The Romanians: A History. Columbus, OH: Ohio State U. Press, 1991.Treptow, Kurt. Vlad III Dracula: The Life and Times of the Historical Dracula. Ann Arbor, MI: U. of Michigan Press, 2000.Trow, M. J. Vl...
2023-10-3136 min
Imperfect Men19: Pierce ButlerOn this episode, Steve and Cody delve into one of the architects behind slavery’s hold on the Constitution, Pierce Butler.SourcesGannon, Kevin M. “Pierce Butler.” South Carolina Encyclopedia. 17 May 2016. . Retrieved 3 Oct 2023.Wright Jr., Robert K. and MacGregor Jr., Morris J. Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution. Washington, DC: U. S. Army Center of Military History, 1987.See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-2447 minWe Effed UpEpisode 47: Deng XiaopingOn this episode, Theresa and Cody talk about one of the most infamous restrictions on personal freedoms in the modern era, China’s one-child policy, and the role it will play in China’s future.Podcast to recommend: The Explorers (https://explorerspodcast.com/)SourcesAird, John S. Slaughter of the Innocents: Coercive Birth Control in China. Washington, DC: AFI Press, 1990.Fong, Mei. One Child: The Story of China’s Most Radical Experiment. New York City, NY: Mariner Books, 2016.Johnson, Kay Ann. China’s Hidden Children: Abandonment, Adoption, and the Human Costs of the One...
2023-10-1731 min
Imperfect Men18: Jacob BroomOn this episode, Steve and Cody attempt to sweep away the dust of history that surrounds Jacob Broom of Delaware, and discuss Article Two of the Constitution.Podcast to recommend: Grimm Reading (https://grimmreading.podbean.com/)SourcesWright Jr., Robert K. and MacGregor Jr., Morris J. Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution. Washington, DC: U. S. Army Center of Military History, 1987.“The Founding Fathers: Delaware.” National Archives. 16 Feb 2018. . Retrieved 19 Sept 2023.See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-1041 minWe Effed UpEpisode 46: Mark Sykes and Francois Georges-PicotOn this episode, Theresa and Cody explore how the British and French created the several countries in the Middle East by literally drawing random lines on a map.Podcast to recommend: The Civil War (http://civilwarpodcast.org/)SourcesBarr, James. A Line in the Sand: Britain, France, and the Struggles That Shaped the Middle East. New York City, NY: Simon & Schuster, 2012.Berdine, Michael. Redrawing the Middle East: Sir Mark Sykes, Imperialism, and the Sykes-Picot Agreement. London, UK: I. B. Touris, 2018.Fromkin, David. A Peace to End All Peace: The Fall of the...
2023-10-0338 min
Imperfect Men17: David BrearleyOn this episode, Steve and Cody discuss a quiet man from New Jersey who helped shape the presidency, David Brearley.Podcast to recommend: Presidencies of the United States (https://www.presidenciespodcast.com/)SourcesScarini, Donald. David Brearley and the Making of the United States Constitution. Princeton, NJ: New Jersey Heritage Press, 2005.Scott, Austin Wakeman. “Holmes v. Watson: The New Jersey Precedent.” The American Historical Review, vol. 4. New York City, NY: Macmillan, 1899.See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-2627 min
Hard Ticket to SidarisTalk About Your Golden OldiesOn this episode, Steve, Theresa, and Cody all discuss 1989's Savage Beach, where the LETHAL ladies intercept enemy gold! We also have a very special announcement on this episode... be sure not to miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-141h 09Imperfect Men16: Simon BoerumOn this episode, Cody takes Steve on a journey to the New Netherland colony, as they discuss one of the most obscure signers, Simon Boerum.SourcesSchmidt, Benjamin. Innocence Abroad: The Dutch Imagination and the New World, 1570-1670. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge U. Press, 2001.Shorto, Russell. The Island at the Center of the World: The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony that Shaped America. New York City, NY: Doubleday, 2004.See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-1222 minWe Effed UpEpisode 44: Louis XVIOn this episode, Theresa and Cody chip away at the behemoth that is the French Revolution and talk about why running away from your problems isn’t a solution.Podcast to recommend: Age of Napoleon (https://ageofnapoleon.com/)SourcesDavidson, Ian. The French Revolution: From Enlightenment to Tyranny. New York City, NY: Simon & Schuster, 2016.Doyle, William. The Oxford History of the French Revolution (3rd ed). Oxford, UK: Oxford U. Press, 2018.Hardman, John. Louis XVI: The Silent King (2nd ed). New Haven, CT: Yale U. Press, 2016.McPhee, Peter. The French Revolution, 1789-99. Oxford, UK...
2023-09-0546 min
Imperfect Men15: William BlountOn this episode, Steve and Cody go on a wild ride through the ups and downs of the self-serving founder of Tennessee, William Blount.Podcast to recommend: Hard Ticket to Sidaris (Hard Ticket to Sidaris)SourcesAblovsky, Gregory. “The Dark History of Indigenous Dispossession that Followed the First Impeachment Acquittal.” Standford Law School. 22 Feb 2021. Retrieved 22 Aug 23. .Masterson, William Henry. William Blount. Baton Rouge, LA: Louisiana State U. Press, 1954.Weeks, Terry. “William Blount.” Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. 17 Oct 2018. Retrieved 22 Aug 23. .Zellers-Frederick, Andrew. “The Impeachment of Senator William Blount, the First in American H...
2023-08-2952 minHard Ticket to SidarisA Black Belt in ShotgunJoin Cody, Theresa, and Stephen as they discuss wild cuts, Cowboys bar and saloon, the rise of smoking in Sidaris' work, a fish and code name, and much much more on this episode, featuring 1988's Picasso Trigger! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-241h 15We Effed UpEpisode 43: Thomas FitzStephenOn this episode, Theresa and Cody discuss why drinking on the job is frowned upon and the annoying naming conventions of the medieval period as they take on the White Ship disaster.Podcast to recommend: Rejects and Revolutionaries (http://americanhistorypodcast.net/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-2242 min
Imperfect Men14: Richard BlandOn this episode, Steve and Cody see if pamphleteer Richard Bland lives down to his name.Podcast to recommend: Spanish Arpoda (https://spanisharpoda.com/)SourcesDetweiler, Robert. Richard Bland and the Origins of the Revolution in Virginia. Yorktown, VA: Virginia Independence Bicentennial Commission, 1981.Solenberger, Marjorie. “Richard Bland, Revolutionary Philosopher.” Richard Bland College News. July 1994. https://web.archive.org/web/20120918232113/http://www.rbc.edu/library/specialcollections/pdf_files/bland_unveiling_speech.pdf.See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-1523 minWe Effed UpEpisode 42: Emperor HonoriousYet another in the long line of incompetent Roman Emperors, Honorius, is the subject of today’s episode, as Theresa and Cody make an important announcement about the future of the show.Podcast to recommend: Passed (https://shows.acast.com/passedpod)SourcesBain, Douglas. Alaric the Goth: An Outsider’s History of the Fall of Rome. New York City, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., 2020.Barlag, Philip. Evil Roman Emperors: The Shocking History of Ancient Rome’s Most Wicked Rulers from Caligula to Nero and More. Guilford, CT: Prometheus Books, 2021.Doyle, Chris. Honorius: The Fi...
2023-08-0839 minHard Ticket to SidarisI'll Have a Pair of CoffeeJoin us as Steve, Cody, and Theresa explore the ultimate in Andy Sidaris - Hard Ticket to Hawaii! On this episode, we discuss the second appearance of sex dolls, whether Dona Spier can fly a plane, corny catch phrases during coitus, and soooo much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-031h 19
Imperfect Men13: John BlairOn this episode, Steve and Cody talk about the Supreme Court and try to wring some information out of the silent man from Virginia, John Blair Jr.SourcesAbraham, Henry J. Justices and Presidents: A Political History of Appointments to the Supreme Court (3rd ed.). New York City, NY: Oxford U. Press, 1992.Urofsky, Melvin I. The Supreme Court Justices: A Biographical Dictionary. New York city, NY: Garland Publications, 1994.See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-0128 minWe Effed UpEpisode 41: Anthony EdenOn this episode, Theresa and Cody discuss the seizure of the Suez Canal and the inevitable response by the British: the empire strikes back.Podcast to recommend: Lafayette, We Are Here (https://www.lafayettepodcast.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-2555 minImperfect Men12: Edward BiddleOn this episode, Steve and Cody discuss the enigmatic mystery man from Philadelphia, Edward Biddle, and continue their discussion on the Continental Association.Podcast to recommend: Tudoriferous (https://tudoriferous.wordpress.com/)SourcesHouse Speaker Biographies. “Edward Biddle, 1774-75.” Pennsylvania House of Representatives. . Retrieved 10 Jul 2023.Rolph, Daniel. “Edward Biddle: A Forgotten Patriot & Member of the First Continental Congress of Philadelphia.” Historical Society of Pennsylvania. . Published 31 Oct 2014. Retrieved 10 Jul 2023.See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-1829 minWe Effed UpEpisode 40: Stuart GibsonOn this episode, Theresa and Cody talk about the show’s number one recurring topic: military incompetence. And they talk about Jaws, too.Podcast to recommend: Flatpack History of Sweden (https://flatpackhistorysweden.podbean.com/)Sources“Court of Inquiry, Guam, 13 August 1945.” Naval History and Heritage Command. . Retrieved 12 Jun 2023.Lech, Raymond. The Tragic Fate of USS Indianapolis: The U. S. Navy’s Worst Disaster at Sea. New York City, NY: Cooper Square Press, 2000.Newcomb, Richard. Abandon Ship!: The Saga of USS Indianapolis, the Navy’s Greatest Sea Disaster. New York City, NY: Harper...
2023-07-1139 min
Imperfect Men11: Carter BraxtonOn this episode, Cody and Steve celebrate our Independence Day by talking about the fabulously wealthy, constantly indebted, and prodigious father from Virginia, Carter Braxton.Podcast to recommend: Tsar Power (Home)Sources“Braxton, Carter.” Repository of Historical Documents. Brown University Steering Committee on Slavery & Justice, < >. Retrieved 19 Jun 2023.Cruz, Shelley. “Carter Braxton.” Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, < />. Retrieved 19 Jun 2023.Dill, Alonzo. Carter Braxton, Virginia Signer: A Conservative in Revolt. Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 1983.Rappleye, Charles. Sons of Providence: The Brown Brothers, the Slave Trade, and the American Revoluti...
2023-07-0430 minWe Effed UpEpisode 39: Caliph al-Musta'simOn this episode, Theresa and Cody discuss yet another instance of a damn fool saying “no” to the Mongol horde.Podcast to recommend: History of Persia (https://historyofpersiapodcast.com/)SourcesAtiyeh, George N. & John P. Hayes. The Genius of Arab Civilization. New York City, NY: New York U. Press, 1992.Favereau, Marie. The Horde: How the Mongols Changed the World. Cambridge, MA: Harvard U. Press, 2021.Hancabay, Halil. “Ibn al-Alkami: The Last Vizier of Abbasid and His Relationship with the Mongols.” Turkish Journal of History, Issue #72. Published 31 Dec 2020. Retrieved 4 Jun 2023.Huff, Toby. Th...
2023-06-2835 min
Imperfect Men10: Gunning BedfordOn this episode, Cody and Steve talk about the stark-raving madman from Delaware, Gunning Bedford.Podcast to recommend: The Alexander Standard (The Alexander Standard | Meredith and Dustin)SourcesFradin, Dennis B. The Founders: 39 Stories Behind the U. S. Constitution. New York City, NY: Walker & Co., 2005.Morton, Joseph C. Shapers of the Great Debate at the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 2006.Wright, Jr., Robert K. & Morris J. McGregor, Jr. Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution. Washington, DC: U. S. Army Center of Military History, 1987.See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources...
2023-06-2046 minWe Effed UpEpisode 38: Gunter SchabowskiThis week, Theresa and Cody talk about how one man’s improv led to one of the most iconic moments of the 20th century.Podcast to recommend: History of the Germans (https://historyofthegermans.com/)SourcesCrozier, Brian. The Rise and Fall of the Soviet Empire. . New York City, NY: Rocklin, CA: Forum, 1999.Dale, Gareth. Popular Protest in East Germany, 1945-89: Judgments on the Street. New York City, NY: Routledge, 2005.Gaddis, John Lewis. The Cold War: A New History. New York City, NY: Penguin, 2005.Harrison, Hope Millard. Driving the Soviets Up...
2023-06-1327 min
Imperfect Men9: Richard BassettThis week, Steve and Cody talk about a man whose name is more famous for a dog breed, Richard Bassett.Podcast to recommend: So You Think You Can Rule Persia? (https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.podbean.com/)Sources•Lindenmuth, Judith. “Local Legal Historic Sites – Grave of Richard Bassett.” Widener Law Blog, 4 Jan 2012. . Retrieved 22 May 2023.•Pickett, Russ. “Richard Bassett.” Delaware’s Governors, 1777-1801, 15 Jul 2007. . Retrieved 22 May 2023.•Wright, Jr., Robert K. & Morris J. McGregor, Jr. Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution. Washington, DC: U. S. Army Center of Military History, 1987.•See pinned post on Bluesky for...
2023-06-0639 minWe Effed UpEpisode 37: Jerry BremerOn this episode of We Effed Up, Theresa and Cody reminisce about their childhoods as they discuss the first episode about something that happened during their lives: the aftermath of the 2003 invasion of Iraq.Podcast to recommend: History in the Bible (https://www.historyinthebible.com/)Sources“Millions Displaced by U. S. Post-9/11 Wars.” The Costs of War, 8 Sept 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2023.Bremer III, L. Paul. My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope. New York City, NY: Simon & Schuster, 2006.Gordon, Michael R. “Fateful Choice on Iraq Army Bypassed Debate.” The New...
2023-05-3143 min
Imperfect Men8: Josiah BartlettOn this episode, Steve and Cody discuss the Founding Father with a more famous, if fictional, descendant, Josiah Bartlett.Podcast to recommend: Ranking ‘76 (https://ranking76podcast.podbean.com/)Sources“Josiah Bartlett.” Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Society of Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, https://www.dsdi1776.com/signer/josiah-bartlett/. Retrieved 1 May 2023.Kelly, Howard A. and Walter L. Burrage, Ed. “Bartlett, Josiah (1729-95).” American Medical Biographies. Baltimore, MD: Norman Remington Co., 1920.See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See...
2023-05-2334 minWe Effed UpEpisode 36: Violet FergusonOn this episode of We Effed Up, Theresa and Cody discuss how a Karen’s need for her tea-set led to one of the biggest intelligence coups of the 20th century.Podcast to recommend: Historium (https://historium.buzzsprout.com/)SourcesDuffy, James P. Hitler’s Secret Pirate Fleet: The Deadliest Ships of World War II. Lincoln, NE: U. of Nebraska Press, 2005.Robinson, Stephen. False Flags: Disguised German Raiders of World War II. Chatswood, Australia: Exisle Publishing, 2016.Seki, Eiji. Mrs. Ferguson’s Tea-Set and the Second World War: The Global Consequences Following Germany’s Sinkin...
2023-05-1649 min
Imperfect Men5: John AlsopOn this episode, Cody and Steve discuss who could have been the 57th signer of the Declaration, John Alsop.Podcast to recommend: Pontifacts (PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes | Pontifacts)SourcesLibrary of Congress. Letters of Delegates to Congress, 1774-1789, Vols. 2-4. https://memory.loc.gov/ammem/amlaw/lwdg.html#:~:text=The%20twenty%2Dsix%20volumes,Continental%20Congresses%2C%201774%2D1789. Retrieved 20 Mar 2023.See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-1142 min
Imperfect Men4: Thomas AdamsOn this episode, Cody and Steve cover the fourth and last of the Adamses to sign the Big Four documents, Thomas Adams.Podcast to recommend: Saga Thing (Saga Thing | Putting the Sagas of the Icelanders on trial)SourcesThe Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, Vol. 23, No. 1 (Jan 1915). . Retrieved 6 Mar 2023.See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-03-2830 minWe Effed UpEpisode 32: Harry FrazeeOn the 32nd episode, Cody educates Theresa on the fact that baseball curses are an actual thing by citing the most famous example: the Curse of the Bambino.SourcesCreamer, Robert W. Babe: The Legend Comes to Life. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster, 1992.Rader, Benjamin G. Baseball: A History of America’s Game. Champaign, IL: U. of Illinois Press, 2018.Shaughnessy, Dan. The Curse of the Bambino. New York, NY: Dutton, 1990.Vaccaro, Mike. Emperors and Idiots: The 100-Year Rivalry between the Yankees and the Red Sox. New York, NY: Doubleday, 2005. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
2023-03-2149 minImperfect Men0: Ye Olde Backgrounde StuffeWelcome to our new show, Imperfect Men! Join Cody and Stephen as they deep-dive and rate into the signers of the United States' founding documents. This episode explores the preceding events leading to the American Revolution, and discusses the criteria for which the signers will be rated.Sources:Amar, Akhir Reed. The Words That Made Us: America’s Constitutional Conversation, 1760-1840. Basic Books, New York, 2021.Berlin, Ira. Many Thousands Gone: The First Two Centuries of Slavery in North America. Belknap Press, Cambridge, 1998.Calloway, Colin. The Scratch of a Pen: 1763 and the Transformation of North America. Ox...
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Two and a Half Gringos (Pittsburgh Baseball Now Podcast)Anyone Else Sick of the Bryan Reynolds Talk? (Also the Boys Are Back!!!)CLICK HERE To subscribe to PBN+ for all your latest news and opinions on the PiratesTwitter Follows@2HG013@__Murphy88@NolaJeffyShow NotesSegment 1: Bryan Reynolds/ Jon Heyman debacle Segment 2: Pirates' off-season additions Segment 3: Fun prospect discussions
2023-01-0757 min
The Business Method: Interviewing Billionaires, Billion Dollar Founders & the World’s Most Successful People 🎧🔥Ep. 490 ~ Getting a Meeting w/ the President of the USA in One Week, Carrying the Torch for the Olympic Relay & Being Presented a SuperBowl Ring From a Hall of Fame Coach ~ Cody LowryCody Lowry ~ Author of Schmooze: What They Should Teach at Harvard Business School
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100 Interviews with 100 Major Influencers
Have you ever met someone that seems like they have cracked a secret code to make impossible things possible? Someone that seems like they have a secret superpower to achieve really cool things?
Today’s guest is Cody Lowry and he is one of those guys. Cody set up a meeting with the President of the United States in one week. He carried the Olympic Torch in the Torch...
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