Dead Presidents Podcast
Presidential history buffs James J. Hamilton and Stephen Lincoln-Douglas take you on an epic journey through the lives of our nation's chief executives.
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Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
We kick off Season 2 by chronicling the life of Andrew Johnson, the uneducated tailor who rose to power on the strength of his populist stump speeches and his advocacy for the common (white) man. As the only Southern Democrat Senator to remain loyal to the Union during the Civil War, he was named Lincoln's vice presidential running mate in 1864 to broaden the ticket's appeal. When Lincoln's assassination coincides with the war's end, Johnson is thrust into the presidency and tasked with the Reconstruction of a divided nation. Will he carry Lincoln's mantle and preserve the Civil War's hard-won gains or will an unexpected Southern president enable an unrepentant South to win the peace?
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Before a joint session of Congress, the co-hosts of the podcast reflect on the accomplishments of Season 1 and announce that Season 2 will debut on Presidents Day, Monday, February 21, 2022.
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
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Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Our sponsors have a lot to offer: Whiskey, rum, opium, lotion, coffins... Everything you need for one wild weekend!
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
In these real newspaper ads from 1816-17, the city of Pittsburgh legislates against stray dogs and the South Carolina Jockey Club takes a no-nonsense approach to canine interference in horse races. This bonus episode highlights some of our favorite sponsors as they deal with man's best friend.
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
In this sizzling bonus episode featuring actual newspaper ads from 1814-15, Charles McCarthy offers a reward for the man who ran away with his wife and Selinda Peckham warns the female public to beware of the treacherous seductions of her monstrous husband. These unfortunate spouses published their scandalous marital woes for all to see, a common practice in early American history. This episode is a striking example of what we have dubbed "Cuckvertising."
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
This bonus episode highlights one of our favorite sponsors, R. Watts, whose private life made the newspapers in 1850 when he faced off against merchant tailor J.W. Mulcahy over the wandering affections of Mrs. Watts.
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Some presidents were self-made men born into nothing; others were heirs of prominent men whose influence gave their sons a leg-up in the pursuit of power. On this episode, we count down the Top 5 Most Accomplished Presidential Dads.
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Having a president for a dad is a lot to live up to, but many presidents' sons have accomplished great things in their own right. We count down the highest-achievers on this enlightening Top 5.
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Our list of Top 5 Would Be Presidents looks at some of the most interesting failed presidential candidates and speculates about what might've been had they occupied the White House.