History. Rated R.

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Galileo (di Vincenzo Bonaiuti de') Galilei! Sep 09, 2022

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Craig brings us the tale of ever the controversial astronomer, physicist, and engineer Galileo Galilei! How did the man himself up against the Catholic church? What role did the Medici Family play in his fame? Learn how his inventions and beliefs forever changed the way we approach science. Plus, two fan fact checks and reading your reviews!

Great Parliamentary Speakers Sep 02, 2022

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Craig has a curveball for today as we focus on great Parliamentary speakers of England, how the politics of the UK have often connected with the US', and an important update/request to listeners. Plus, a VERY in depth fan fact check.

Classic Hollywood Couples aka HRR Goes (back) to Hollywood! Aug 26, 2022

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Pairs. They're better than singles. Better than unos. You know...they're better than who knows? Well today, Craig knows. He's walking us down another Hollywood memory lane commemorating the most iconic of Hollywood duos. From Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy to Nick and Nora Charles aka William Powell and Myrna Loy, hold our hands and let us walk you down the yellow brick f*cking road to Hollywood!

W. and Obama aka Finally! No More Presidents Episodes!! Aug 19, 2022

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Craig takes us on a quick overview of George W. Bush and Barack Obama's presidencies to round out and conclude our history of US Presidents. Will couldn't be more relieved. Plus, a quick history on a local Washing DC eatery adored by many, including President Obama, Ben's Chili Bowl!

History. Rated R. Goes to the Movies! Aug 12, 2022

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We're going to the movies! In a slight break from format, Craig and Will are gushing about the history of film and breaking down some problematic, and wonderful, classic films. If you enjoyed this kind of episode, let us know! We'd love to take you to the movies more often, if you know what we mean.
Also, famous silent (and later non-silent) actor John Barrymore's favorite cocktail, The Pimm's Cup, is discussed. Serve up one for yourself.
2 oz. Pimm’s No. 1 Cup
3/4 oz. Cointreau
¾ oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
3 thin cucumber wheels
6 fresh mint leaves
1 oz. ginger ale

The Suffragists! (Not Suffragettes?) Aug 05, 2022

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Craig takes us on a journey of the important history leading up to and through the passing of the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote, and its key figures among the Suffragists along the way. But it wasn't all progressivism and sunshine and rainbows, just because "women" were allowed the right to vote most all women of color were prevented from doing so for another several decades.

Catherine the Great Jul 29, 2022

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Cate the Great was great for a lot of reasons. She ruled Russia as its Empress for 34 years and got some shit done. She played the long game to get there, but by the time she ame to power, they were kissing the hem of her robes. Also...kind of a sex positivity icon!
Speaking of sex positive icons, our old pal Harry Craddock returns as we talk about the Corpse Reviver #2 as given to us by listener Michelle! Shake one up and sip along with us.
In a shaker add equal parts gin, lemon juice, cointreau and lillet blanc. Rinse the glass with a dash of absinthe, strain into a chilled glass, and granish with a luxardo cherry. Mazel y'all.

The Impeachment of Bill Clinton Jul 22, 2022

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William Jefferson Clinton was the man so many say had charisma and charm, but was also arguably a big f*cking creep who took advantage of several women, most notably the 24 year old White House intern Monica Lewinsky. Clinton was only the second president to be impeached but not removed from office. And he loved cheeseburgers. Hear a VERY brief history of how the "cheeseburger" came to be and how Wily Willy's pervy past was a lot more extensive and problematic than most today seem to recognize.

The Gipper! Ol' Ronnie Reagan Jul 15, 2022

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Conservatives love him. Liberals love to hate him. In the shocked words of Doc Brown, "Ronald Reagan?? The actor!?" Yes, Ronald Reagan the actor became the President of the United States and simutaneously united and divided its people. Looking back on him now, there's much to be said, both negative and positive about the man. The AIDS crisis, Iran Contra, the war on drugs, hear Will and Craig discuss and politely debate.
AND! If you want to drink the Gipper's favorite cocktail, shake up OG History Rated R celebrity, Harry Craddock's recipe for the Orange Blosson Cocktail.
1/4 Italian Vermouth
1/4 Cointreau
1/2 Dry Gin
Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass and add cherry.

Craig Smith, Speechwriter for President Gerald Ford! Jul 08, 2022

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Continuing with Craig's "Forest Gump years," we turn to his time working in the White House as a speechwriter for president Ford. What was the man like, how did he struggle with speeches, and how did Craig land the gig?? Plus, a brief history of his favorite food (Pot Roast) and we get our first NEGATIVE REVIEWWWWWW!
Want to cook up a Pot Roast to eat along with us? Try this one from Delishably!
Original Yankee Pot Roast
Ingredients
1 (3-pound) beef chuck roast
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 to 2 1/2 cups beef stock, divided
3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups chopped white onions
1 bay leaf, whole
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275° and position a rack in the lower half of the oven. Pat the meat dry and season liberally on all sides with salt and pepper.
Set a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add the beef to the pot and sear evenly on all sides, using tongs to turn the roast, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining vegetable oil. Add the onion and thyme and cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent, about 6 minutes.
Increase the heat to medium-high. Deglaze the pot by adding 1/2 cup of the beef stock, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return the browned roast to the pot, adding more stock to come a little more than halfway up the meat (the amount of stock you’ll need will vary with the size of the roast). Bring to a simmer.
Once it’s simmering, remove the pot from the heat. Cover the top with a sheet of aluminum foil; then cover with the lid. Transfer the pot to the oven and cook until the beef is quite tender, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Be sure the liquid in the pot is simmering, not boiling, and that there’s enough liquid to prevent the meat from drying out.
Remove the pot from the oven and arrange the vegetables and bay leaf around the meat. Cover and return to the oven for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and a knife slips easily in and out of the meat. Transfer the roast to a plate and tent with foil for 15 minutes.
To serve, slice against the grain, or use two forks to pull the beef into chunks. Discard the bay leaf and arrange the beef and vegetables on a platter. Spoon the sauce over the beef and vegetables and serve with mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles.

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