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The Kings That Inspired Shakespeare Nov 18, 2022

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We continue our jounrey into the mind of good ol' Bill aka Bill Shakespeare aka Bill Skarsgaard's original form, William Shakespeare. And in this mind we're discussing the real life Kings of history that inspired his many plays aptly titled...those Kings names. Plus, let's unpack that Rancho episode shall we?

LIVE! At the Rancho Los Cerritos Nov 11, 2022

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History Rated R is coming to you LIVE!...well, pre-recorded technically. But we taped this episode in front of a live studio audience (not really) at the Rancho Los Cerritos in Long Beach, CA! Craig is a member of the gang there and he's giving us the 411 on the Rancho's history and its impact as an important California Landmark.

Mahatma Gandhi Nov 04, 2022

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We're putting the R in History Rated R today as we talk about the revolutionary, and in many ways controversial, Mahatma Gandhi. Learn about his life and works from your dear old uncle Craig and then also learn from Will about why Gandhi might have hated Will and Craig. It's all fun and games (and some serious sh*t) here!

Martin Luther's Halloween Spooktacular! Oct 28, 2022

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It's Halloweeeeeeeen!!!! And we're celebrating by talking about...Martin Luther? That's right, the guy who hammered the "95 Theses" to the door of the Catholic Church was the founding father of Protestantism. And he did it on Halloween night! But it wouldn't be a proper holiday episode without a little history of the day itself, and constant interruptions from Will in an attempt to make Luther's sorty a little more...SPOOOOOOKY!!!

Maximilien Robespierre, Ooh La La Oct 21, 2022

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We're circling back to the time of Mary Wollstonecraft to talk about one of France's most powerful figures during the revolution, Maximilien Robespierre! From a young age he was on a path to power, going eventually from judge to accused dictator. Plus, the weird history of a random dish from a famous New Orleans restaurant...Steak Robespierre!

The Plays of William Shakespere Oct 14, 2022

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It's Craig's birthday! So we're celebrating how the man wants, not by talking about the history of Shakespeare's life but of Craig's favorite plays! Listen to some theater nerds talk about their love for ol' Will. The ONLY other Will we'll tolerate. Plus, hear the history of Shakespeare's favorite drink...ale!

A Brief History of 21st Century Feminism Oct 07, 2022

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On the heels of Wollstonecraft being an OG feminist, Craig brings us into the 21st Century with several notable and notorious women who furthered and advanced the cause and work of feminism. Plus, in a delayed goodbye to Summer, a brief history of the Margarita!

Mary Wollstonecraft, Feminist Icon Sep 30, 2022

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The rolls are reversed once more as Will regales Craig with the life story of Mary Wollstonecraft, one of feminisms early icons and writers, and the mother of Mary Shelley the author of Frankenstein. Hear the trials and tribulations that led to a life of immense importance in both feminist theory and literature. And are you hungry? Cook up Craig's recipe for Beef Wellington following the below!
This is our usual step by step approach. Make sure you read through and have all the ingredients ready.
Step 1. In a heavy sauce pan, boil 1 cup vinegar together with one cup red wine and half a cup of sugar. Boil it down to about 3/4 cup. (Set aside. This will be your sauce for the Wellington.)
Step 2. Chop 1and 1/2 pounds of button mushrooms in a blender. Then add the mushroom to a heavy large skillet with 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté, then sprinkle with salt to taste.
Step 3. Add 1/4 cup duck or goose liver pate’ to the skillet along with l tablespoon of chopped fresh thyme. (You have now created the coating for the fillet log.)
Step 4. Take a 3 pound fillet of beef log and lay bacon strips over it in a baking pan. Then roast the beef at 400 degrees in the oven for 25 minutes. Set the bacon strips and the drippings aside.
Step 5. After the filet rests for ten minutes, cover it all over with the mushroom/pate mix from Step 3).
Step 6. Roll out enough puff pastry dough to cover the fillet log. Place the log on the pastry dough and bring the edges up and around the log to cover it. Seal the seam of the dough with egg white and press together.
Step 7. Place the fillet covered log seam down in a baking pan and brush all over with egg white. Place in the refrigerator for one hour. Then bring to room temperature.
Step 8. Bake the fillet log at 400 degrees for 35 minutes. Let the fillet rest for 15 minutes, while you re-heat the sauce prepared in Step 1.
Step 9. Remove the fillet log to a cutting board. Carefully cross cut the fillet into 3/4 inch rounds and serve with sauce on the side.
This dish is best served with Zinfandel and asparagus or broccoli.

Edmund Burke and James Fox Sep 23, 2022

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In honor of the Queen, we continue our celebration of British people! Historic British people! Two more iconic and important parliamentary speakers, Edmund Burke became the mentor to James Fox...only to have Fox betray him. Learn how Burke was an early champion of the colonies and was critical of the King for mistreating them. And hear his hurtful final words for his pupil Fox.

A Brief History of the Monarchy Sep 16, 2022

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God save the queen! Craig gives us a hot quick deep dive (mmm) into the history of the Monarchy and God damn are there a lot of Edwards. And Georges. 3 Charles'. 2 Elizabeths. We're running the gamut here. Plus, learn about a cocktail neither Craig NOR Will would want to drink...the Monarch Martini.

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