Plodding Through The Presidents

Recent Episodes

John Quincy vs. The Sun, The South & The Mole People

Posted May 16, 2023 • 01:00:27

Guest Bob Crawford tells us about his new podcast "Founding Son: John Quincy's America" and John Quincy Adams's epic post-presidential battle against...

The Rise and Fall of Billy Possum

Posted May 9, 2023 • 01:02:30

Fearing the Teddy Bear was just a fad, some folks started looking for a successor toy. They settled on the Billy Possum. We dig into the birth of Billy...

Teddy Bear's Creation Myths

Posted December 20, 2022 • 01:02:31

We dig into the truth behind the chaotic 1902 Mississippi bear hunt that forever linked Teddy Roosevelt to a cute little bear and we explore the competing...

Treasures of Healthcare History with Tegan Kehoe

Posted December 6, 2022 • 01:04:22

Guest Tegan Kehoe—medical historian and author of the fascinating new book "Exploring American Healthcare Through 50 Historic Treasures"—joins Howard...

The Passion of Benjamin Franklin

Posted November 29, 2022 • 00:40:01

We dig into the stories behind Benjamin Franklin's notoriously naughty reputation on a quest to determine whether he was a flirt, a feminist, or the...