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Founded is a history podcast that takes a look at the stories you missed in history class about the founding of the United States of America. Instead of boring you with dates to memorize, we’re digging into the drama of the Founding Fathers because that tea was piping hot before AND after they dumped it into the harbor on that Boston night! There still might be a test though so listen up and learn something but most importantly, let’s have fun finding out who FOUNDED the United States of America.

Latest Episodes:

Britain's Target on John Hancock's Back | Lawyers, Loopholes & Revolution Jun 19, 2026

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On today's episode of Founded we're finding out what happens when customs puts a target on the back of one of the most popular and richest merchants in all of New England, John Hancock. Spoiler alert: it doesn't go well for the crown. Long before John Hancock signed the Declaration of Independence marginally bigger than the other signers, he was arrested for smuggling. Who represented Hancock in court? None other than Abigail Adam's husband John Adams.

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How Great Britain Lost An Argument To A Newspaper Jun 12, 2026

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On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out how Boston started the American Revolution via newspapers. Obviously Samuel Adams is the star of the show but it’s more than what he did, it’s how he did it. The British decided that a military occupation of Boston would be the best way to quell the mobs but they were wrong, their decisions only served to give the opposition more ammo. The opposition who had control of the government from the inside out, things get sticky and by this point America is well on its way to declaring independence, all the way back in 1768.

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Boston Bullied The British Army Jun 05, 2026

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On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about the beginning of the military occupation of Boston. Samuel Adams crafted the circular letter on behalf of Massachusetts about the Townshend Acts and it caused big problems, especially for Boston. When the crown sent troops to Boston in response to the behavior of Bostonians things got more out of control. The sons of liberty got back to their shenanigans and the sheriff was held hostage over a previously vacant building, and things will only escalate from here, subtle foreshadowing.

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The First Time Boston Became An Occupied City May 29, 2026

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On today’s episode of Founded we find out more about the incredibly unhinged James Otis Jr and the way that Samuel Adams found his way to becoming the chief rabble rouser. The royal governor couldn’t call in troops without permission from the council, but turns out he didn’t need to because the crown itself decided to respond to the chaos unfolding in the town of Boston. There’s a whole lot of redcoats and a more tame rabble.

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Writs, Riots And Rabble Rousers May 22, 2026

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n today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about what happened in Boston following the news of the Townshend Acts. Samuel Adams was committed to chaos while John Hancock was committed to being a problem for customs officials. The town of Boston was a certified problem for the crown. Many seemed to have a feeling that these conflicts would only escalate but no one seemed to be able to stop it and the decisions made by the crown only seemed to make matters worse.

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No Mobs, No Tumults, No Promises May 15, 2026

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On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about the drama in the Massachusetts General Court during the late 1760’s. The radical rabble rousers filled the assembly and made it their mission to make the crown officials lives harder, resulting in the lieutenant governor having a little bit of a mental breakdown. Then the news of the Townshend Acts arrived in Boston and things didn’t go as anyone expected. There’s drama, plotting, and an incredible amount of pettiness.

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Radicals And Revenue Acts May 08, 2026

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On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about John Hancock and his rise to political power after the repeal of the Stamp Act. Samuel Adams was beginning to lose his footing as the leader of the rabble just as parliament was planning to pass more tax acts. These new acts were written by a man who has become known for his glossary term in textbooks, The Townshend Acts. Those acts were created by no other than Charles Townshend.

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The Man Behind The Misquote: Paul Revere May 01, 2026

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On today’s episode of founded we’re finding out about Paul revere and who he was when he wasn’t riding a horse at midnight. In fact, we hardly even talk about that part of Paul’s life. As it turns out Paul Revere played a major role in the revolution but often his story is reduced to “guy on horse with lanterns who was also a silversmith”. Paul was way more than that though, he was also a dentist (and more).

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Dr. Joseph Warren: Prescription for Revolution Apr 24, 2026

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On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about a Forgotten Founding Father who was an integral part of the cause, Doctor Joseph Warren. Close friends with Samuel Adams, Paul Revere and the rest of the radical liberty loving rabble rousers, Warren isn’t often talked about despite his contributions. We’re exploring who Joseph Warren was, what he did and why he was forgotten.

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Redcoats Make Terrible Roommates Apr 17, 2026

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On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about General Thomas Gage and the Quartering Act that was bothering New Yorkers back in 1766. There was a liberty pole, a sons of liberty remix, and a whole lot of drama. The Stamp Act may have been repealed but the colonists still weren’t willing to cooperate with crown authority.

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