Imperfect Men

On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the second most famous but least traitorous son of Norwich, Connecticut, Samuel Huntington, as well as the weird names of the time. Sources ·        Gerlach, Larry R. Connecticut Congressman: Samuel Huntington, 1731-96 . Hartford, CT: Bicentennial Commission, 1977. ·        Klos,...

On this episode, Steve and Cody try to kill time because there is next to nothing on Charles Humphreys. Sources ·        Ashmead, Henry Graham. History of Delaware County, Pennsylvania . Philadelphia, PA: L.H. Everts & Co., 1884. ·        Hawk, Dave. “1780 Slave Register for Chester County, Pennsylvania.” Chester C...

On this episode, Steve and Cody discuss the second convention attendee who did not sign the Constitution named William Houstoun. Sources ·        Duncan-Johnston, Edith. The Houstouns of Georgia . Athens, GA: U. of Georgia Press, 1950. ·        See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

On this episode, Cody and Steve speculate on what might have been a much more significant life, that of Professor William Churchill Houston, and debate the ethics of correcting tour guides. Sources ·        Glenn, Thomas A. William Churchill Houston, 1746-88 . Norristown, PA: Privately printed, 1903. ·        Long, Joe...

On this episode, Cody and Steve try to pry loose some details about the mysterious Titus Hosmer and trying out a new theme tune for the show. Sources ·        "An elegy on the late Honorable Titus Hosmer, Esq; one of the counsellors of the state of Connecticut, a member of Congress, and a judge of the maritime court of appeals for the United States of Americ...

On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the oft-overlooked patriot behind some of this country’s greatest symbols, Francis Hopkinson. Sources ·        Hastings, George E. The Life and Works of Francis Hopkinson . Chicago, IL: U. of Chicago Press, 1926. ·        Mastai, Boleslaw; Mastai, Marie-Louise d’Otrange. The Star...

On this episode, Cody and Steve talk about the cantankerous old sea dog, Stephen Hopkins. Sources ·        Bamberg, Cherry F., et al. (January 2012). “The Slaves of Gov. Stephen Hopkins.” New England Genealogical Register . 33: 11-27. ·        Bicknell, Thomas W. The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence...

On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the possibly closet Loyalist, William Hooper. And Jaws . And Farscape . And Sliders . Podcast to recommend: Prime Factors ( Prime Factors - Ranking UK Prime Ministers | Joe & Abram ) Sources ·        Engstrom, Mary C. “William Hooper.” NCpedia . State Library of North Carolina, Jul 2023. <https://www.ncpedia.org...

On this episode, Cody and Steve try to scare up anything to discuss about Samuel Holten, including his witchy past. Sources ·        “Sarah Houlton / Samuel Holten House.” Salem Witch Museum . <https://salemwitchmuseum.com/locations/sarah-houlton-samuel-holten-house/>. Retrieved 5 Jul 2025. ·        See pinned po...

On this episode, Cody and Steve travel on down to South Currrrolina to talk about Thomas Heyward, his death-defying boat ride, and his tragic legacy. Podcast to recommend: History of Australia ( A History of Australia Podcast – Australian History beyond the classroom ) Sources · Eastman, Peg. “Remembering Thomas Heyward of 18 Meeting St.” Charleston Mercury . <https://www.charlestonmercury.com/...

On this episode, Cody and Steve talk about a star that burned twice as brightly for half as long, Joseph Hewes. Podcast to recommend: Warlords of History ( Warlords of History ) Sources ·        “Hewes, Joseph.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence . <https://www.dsdi1776.com/signer/joseph-hewes/>. Retrieved 16 J...

On this episode, Steve and Cody talk about the Colonel Klink of the Revolution, John Harvie. Podcast to recommend: Visiting the Presidents ( https://visitingthepresidents.com/ ) Sources ·        “’The Barracks,’ Historic Farm Near Charlottesville, Is Sold.” Richmond Times-Dispatch . 21 Jan 1951. <https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-...

On this episode, Cody & Steve talk about America’s original caveman, John Hart. Podcast to recommend: Secret Lives of Parks ( The Secret Lives of Parks ) Sources ·        Clinger, James C. “John Hart: Farmer, Second Continental Congress Delegate, First Speaker of the New Jersey State Legislature, and Declaration of Independence Signer.” Constituting Amer...

On this episode, in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, Cody & Steve discuss one of America’s earliest martyrs, Joseph Warren. Podcast to recommend: History of Tammany Hall ( The History of Tammany Hall | The History of Tammany Hall ) Sources ·        Archer, Richard. As If an Enemy’s Country: The British Occupation of Bo...

On this episode, Cody and Steve talk about the second-most famous Benjamin Harrison, Benjamin Harrison V. The V is probably for Virginia. Podcast to recommend: Almost Presidents ( The Almost Presidents Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts ) Sources ·        Dowdey, Clifford. The Great Plantation . New York City, NY: Rinehart & Co., 1957. ·  &nbsp...

On this episode, Cody and Steve talk about Dr. Cornelius, a chimpanzee sympathetic to the plight of astronaut Taylor, played by Charlton Heston...wait, that's not right. No, they talk about Dr. Cornelius Evazan, who messed with Luke Skywalkwer and got Ponda Baba's arm chopped off...no, wait, that's not it either. Who are they talking about, again? Podcast to recommend: Space Rocket History ( Space...

On this episode, Steve and Cody discuss the long-lost fourth Hanson brother, John Hanson. No idea if he can carry a tune or not. Podcast to recommend: Not Quite Presidents ( Not Quite Presidents Podcast | Andrew ) Sources ·        Kremer, J. Bruce. John Hanson of Mulberry Grove . New York City, NY: A&C Boni, 1938. ·      &nb...

This week, Cody and Steve dive into the biggest name on the Declaration (literally) and see if John Hancock lives up to the hype. Podcast to recommend: Our Fake History ( Our Fake History – Historical Myths Relished and Ruined! ) Sources ·        Adams, James Truslow. “Portrait of an Empty Barrel.” Harpers Magazine 161 (p. 425-34), September 1930. · &nb...

On this episode, Cody and Steve continue their discussion about the Dick Grayson to George Washington's Bruce Wayne, Alexander Hamilton. Podcast to recommend: Lost Ballparks ( Lost Ballparks Podcast ) Sources ·        Brookheiser, Richard. Alexander Hamilton: American . New York City, NY: The Free Press, 1999. ·       &nbsp...

On this episode, Cody and Steve tackle another giant in the American pantheon, the man who had a million things to do, Alexander Hamilton. Sources ·        Brookheiser, Richard. Alexander Hamilton: American . New York City, NY: The Free Press, 1999. ·        Chernow, Ron. Alexander Hamilton . New York City, NY: Penguin...

On this episode, Steve and Cody talk about Lyman Hall's ministerial misdeeds, representation in Congress, and about half a dozen other things that have nothing to do with this blip of a Founder. Podcast to recommend: Irish History Podcast ( Irish History Podcast ) Sources ·        Cook, James F. The Governors of Georgia, 1754-2004 . Macon, GA: Mercer U. Pres...

On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the lifetime of failures that is one of the most uniquely named figures of the era, Button Gwinnett. Podcast to recommend: History’s Trainwrecks ( History's Trainwrecks ) Sources ·        Jackson, Harvey. Lachlan McIntosh and the Politics of Revolutionary Georgia . Athens, GA: U. of Georgia Press, 1979. ·  &n...

On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the man who would be okay with us having a king, Nathaniel Gorham. Podcast to recommend: Totalus Rankium Pirates ( Totalus Rankium | Ranking all the Roman Emperors and American Presidents ) Sources ·        Hauptman, Laurence M. Conspiracy of Interests: Iroquois Dispossession and the Rise of New York State . Syracuse,...

On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the Creature from the Exeter Lagoon, Nicholas Gilman, as well as review some fun statistics from the first 50 subjects and answer a few listener questions. Podcast to recommend: Kingdom ( Kingdöm: Swedish Rulers – A Flatpack History of Sweden Podcast ) Sources ·        Wright, Jr., Robert K., and Morris J. MacGregor, J...

On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss Elbridge Gerry, gerrymandering, grumbles, and the nature of the word “gubernatorial.” Podcast to recommend: History of Africa ( History of Africa Podcast ) Sources ·        Billias, George. Elbridge Gerry: Founding Father and Republican Statesman . New York City, NY: McGraw-Hill, 1976. ·     &n...