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The History of Roe v. Wade Jul 01, 2022

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Considering last week's landmark supreme court decision to do some bullsh*t, we're discussing the history of Roe v. Wade itself, how it came to be, WHY it came to be, and what lead the court to reversing it. (Hint, it has to do with a lot of catholics.) Plus, a very quick history of the word, "cocktail."
Read and follow Will's writing journey on Medium by clicking here! (medium.com/@williamjsterling)

The Bible's Big Queer History Jun 24, 2022

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They call it, "The Greatest Story Ever Told." But what if it was, "The Gayest Story Ever Told?" Bet you didn't know the Bible has its very own queer history, did you? We certainly hope we offend a few people, but mostly that we bring new meaning to terms like "beloved" and "exceed." Plus, in lieu of food or drinks, Craig and Will tell their very different but uplifting stories/histories of coming out. It's just a big queer episode all around!

Bloody Mary, Queen of England Jun 17, 2022

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Mary I of England certainly had a reputation. So strong of a reputation in fact, she became known as "Bloody Mary." Why'd she get this creepy nickname that inspired a ridiculous children's mirror prank? Spoiler alert, it involves a lot of killing. Plus, Craig sings a wonderful tune for Will and an unprompted duet!
Want to drink up the less bloody favorite cocktail of Elizabeth II? Follow the recipe below for the Dubonnet Cocktail!
1 1/2 fl oz Dry Gin
2 fl oz Dubonnet
Shake or stir all ingrdients with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with an orange zest if you're feelin frisky.

Watergate! or President Nixon's Vitality Loaf Jun 10, 2022

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We've made it! Arguably the most talked about, drama'ed about, written about, argued about event in American Politics...Watergate! We appreciate your patience in giving so much attention to ol' Dick these past few episodes, so let's learn how the man got taken down. And to celebrate him and his love for the vitality loaf, cook yourself up Pat Nixon's recipe for it!
Pat Nixon's Meatloaf2 tablespoons butter1 cup finely chopped onions2 garlic cloves, minced3 slices white bead1 cup milk2 pounds lean ground beef2 eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon saltGround black pepper, to taste1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram2 tablespoons tomato puree2 tablespoons bread crumbs
Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking pan.
Melt butter in a saute pan, add garlic and saute until just golden -- do not brown. Let cool.
Dice bread and soak it in milk.
In a large mixing bowl, mix ground beef by hand with sauteed onions and garlic and bread pieces. Add eggs, salt, pepper, parsley, thyme and marjoram and mix by hand in a circular motion.
Turn this mixture into the prepared baking pan and pat into a loaf shape, leaving at least one inch of space around the edges to allow fat to run off.
Brush the top with the tomato puree and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to penetrate and to firm up the loaf.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Bake meatloaf on lower shelf of oven for 1 hour, or until meat is cooked through. Pour off accumulated fat several times while baking and after meat is fully c ooked. Let stand on wire rack for five minutes before slicing. Makes 6 servings."

Tricky Dick Nixon, Part 2 Jun 03, 2022

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Nixon's road to the Presidency, as we've already seen in the 1960 election, was at times rocky but always steady. And we've officially reached Craig's "Forrest Gump days," in which he encouraged Nixon to run for President against Ronald Reagan. Plus, in lieu of a cocktail history...hear the history of the time Craig had martinis with Nixon!

Tricky Dick Nixon, Part 1 May 27, 2022

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Arguably the most talked about and controversial figure in American political history, Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th president of the United States and the only president to resign. But how did he get to become THE Richard Nixon? We're breaking down his road to politics and the presidency and his relationship to...his mother.
Also, we're talking about the history of beef stroganoff! Follow Craig's recipe below to cook yours up and eat with us.
"Ok, podcasters, this week’s recipe is going to be a little bit of a challenge but well worth it: Beef Stroganoff for four. Remember to check that you have all the ingredients before you begin.
Step 1. The day before, take a pound and a half of your favorite steak and cut it into two inch by 1/2 inch strips. Put the strips a bowl and lightly salt and pepper them. Put the strips in the fridge over night.
Step 2. On the day of the meal, pull bowl of strips out of the fridge and let them come to room temperature, about twenty minutes.
Step 3. In a sauce pan, melt one tablespoon of butter then stir in one tablespoon of olive oil. Then whisk in one tablespoon of flour. (It’s called a roux.)
Step 4. In a small pot, bring one cup of beef broth to a boil. Then whisk the broth into the butter flour mix. When it is smooth, whisk in one teaspoon of mustard (Dijon is best). Turn off the heat.
Step 5. Following directions on the package, in a large pot, boil enough pappardelle pasta to serve four.
Step 6. In a frying pan melt another tablespoon butter and another tablespoon of olive oil. Add two minced cloves of garlic, a tablespoon of chopped onion, and then the steak strips. Brown the strips to your preferred doneness and remove them from pan to a large bowl.
Step 7. Turn on the heat under the butter/mustard sauce and whisk in three tablespoons of sour cream. (Takes about 4 minutes at most.).
Step 8. Drain the pasta and pour it over the steak strips. Then pour the butter/mustard/broth sauce over the pasta and steak. Toss the sauce, pasta and steak together and serve."

JFK Gets Assassinated, Lyndon Johnson Saves the Day May 20, 2022

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Was JFK really as transformative a President as he gets credit for? He's the reason we started sending troops to Vietnam. And after he was assassinated, his VP and successor, Lyndon B. Johnson, took up the work of much of the important change we credit Kennedy of having done today. Learn more about the man who led the nation after John F. Kennedy.
Care to serve up JFK's favorite cocktail while listening along (at brunch time)? Here's Fernard Petiot's original recipe...or so he says.
Cover the bottom of the shaker with four large dashes of salt, two dashes of black pepper, two dashes of cayenne pepper, and a layer of worcestershire sauce; then add a dash of lemon juice and some cracked ice, put in two ounces of vodka and two ounces of thick tomato juice, shake, strain, and pour.

How JFK Got Elected May 13, 2022

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It's Part 1 of our deep dive into the Presidency of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Learn about his horribly racist father Joe and his brother Bobby, the pairing of JFK and Lyndon Johnson, and how Robert Nixon was transformed into a ghoul of sorts in his first televized debate with Kennedy.
Hungry for pesto? Cook up Craig's recipe and enjoy a little dinner and a pod tonight!
Here are the steps to making the perfect pesto with a few options thrown in at the end. As usual read all the way through before you start to be sure you have all the ingredients.
Step 1 place three cups of tightly packed fresh basil leaves (no stems) into a food processor.
Step 2 add 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts to the food processor.
Step 3 add three chopped garlic cloves to the food processor.
Step 4 add 1/2 cup ground Parmesan cheese to the food processor.
Step 5 add 3/4 cup of olive oil to the food processor.
Step 6 add 1/4 cup white wine or dry vermouth to the food processor.
Step 7 turn the processor to low speed and blend the ingredients into the consistency of a sauce (add more olive oil if needed). Place the mix in a sauce pan and cook over low heat stirring regularly for ten minutes. At the same time start...
step 8. (Option: to make the mix into cream pesto add 3/4 cup sour cream. You can also add crumbled Italian sausage or chopped chicken to the mix and keep cooking until the sour cream is absorbed and/ or the added meat is cooked. )
Step 9 cook your favorite pasta and drain.
Step 10 serve the pasta in a bowl topped with the pesto sauce.

The History of the 2nd Amendment May 06, 2022

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Uh oh. Controversy. Arguably one of the most challenging and debated pieces of American politics is the 2nd Amendment. Hear your uncle Craig breakdown it's pretty simple and straightforward history and explain how we've gotten to our modern interpretation of it today.
To read Craig's in depth article "Originalism and the Second Amendment: A Reassessment" click here! It's free to the first 50 people who would like to further educate themselves.
If you like weird ass cocktails and have an affinity for apples, mix up your own Apple Toddy and sip along with us.
Jerry Thomas' Apple Toddy
1 tea-spoonful of fine white sugar dissolved in a little boiling water
1 wine-glass of cider brandy (apple jack) or apple brandy
1/2 of a baked apple
Fill the glass 2/3 full of boiling water, stir, and grate a little nutmeg on top. Serve with a spoon.

Percy Bysshe Shelley, Swish Swish Bysshe Apr 29, 2022

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We continue our two parter of the hottest couple to ever grace the romantic movement with Mary's husband, infamous poet and controversial firebrand...Percy Bysshe Shelley. Hear Craig's take on him as he goes in depth on his life and writings, and expands on what a jerk Lord Byron continues to be.
This week's recipe:
Brew some tea to sip you lil Bysshe.

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