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Founded

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:

The Revolution Was Brewing Jul 25, 2025

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Before George Washington became the Father of a country, he was just a person (he was still just a person after fathering a country) but in 1755, young Washington led his men straight into a massacre at Fort Necessity, and then saved some men from a massacre at the Battle of the Monongahela. The Battle of the Monongahela is best known as Braddock’s defeat, where Washington became a hero.

While all of this was happening in Virginia a different story was playing out in Massachusetts Bay Colony at the same time and a totally different story was taking place in Britain.

In this episode we connect the dots to create a picture that almost makes sense. George Washington goes to see the new Commander in Chief of the British Army (who was also the royal governor of Massachusetts after the Land Bank Debacle) after Braddock didn’t make it past the Monongahela. He wanted fair treatment and pay. Did he receive fair treatment, pay or that royal commission he sought after? You’ll find out soon.

Also, super exciting spoiler- Benjamin Rush makes an appearance today.

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The Land Bank Debacle Jul 18, 2025

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Founded friends, meet Deacon Adams (Samuel Adams Sr): Boston’s most frugal man with the loosest purse strings. Picture it: Massachusetts is broke, paper money is flowing like ale at a tavern, and someone says, “Hey, let’s back currency with land instead of gold!” Enter the first Samuel Adams; he hops aboard the Land Bank scheme, believing it’s a righteous cause for struggling farmers and merchants.

We’ll also discuss when Boston said, “No thanks, Royal Navy,” and turned the harbor into a hullabaloo. Get ready for what would have happened if Beyoncé cancelled a concert in 1747, it’s the Knowles Riot!

We want to hear from you! Let us know what you found interesting at FoundedHistory@gmail.com and let us know what you want to find out next.

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George Washington Was Far From Perfect Jul 11, 2025

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George Washington was a person not a statue and people make mistakes. After Jumonville's Glen, George Washington was in need of some help; so he built Fort Necessity super fast. You know what Fort Necessity needed? A whole lot more than it was ever gonna get. Let’s just say the vibes were not great. With retaliation forthcoming: Will George Washington make it out alive? (SPOILER ALERT: yeah, obviously.)

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George Washington's First Mistake Jul 04, 2025

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Have you ever messed up so bad that you accidentally triggered a war and then had it vaguely referenced some 260-ish years later in a hit Broadway musical? No? Well, you're about to learn about someone who has. No other than, George Washington. This week, we’re finding out what might have happened at Jumonville's Glen. Next episode we'll find out what happened at Fort Necessity and how that may have triggered the Seven Years War in the mid-1750’s.

What did you find interesting in this episode? What do you want to find out next? We want to hear from you, and we can be found at FoundedHistory@gmail.com

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What is Founded? (Trailer) Jun 27, 2025

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What do you think you know about the founding of the United States of America? Find out how accurate that knowledge is with Founded as Tori Phantom goes over pivotal moments in the nation’s beginnings as a British colony rife with unrest. Listen to hear all about the stories you only learned the half of in school along with the stories you’ll wish you hadn’t missed, and the people they should have taught you more about!

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