Pardon Me?! A Presidential History Podcast

S1E6 - You may know him as the writer of the Declaration of Independence, as the dealmaker behind the Louisiana Purchase, or as the guy on the nickel! But did you know Thomas Jefferson was America’s original shopaholic? In this episode, we examine his idealism, hypocrisy, and inability to take a note. We also try to pronounce “House of Burgesses.” And it’s embarrassing. Email pardonme.presidential...

S1E5 - If you think John Hancock is all about the signature, think again! In this flashcard episode (covering president-adjacent topics), we discuss all there is to know about Hancock beyond his “John Hancock.” Expect lavender suits, gout, ships full of wine, and a TV pilot pitch that we really hope gets picked up.  Email pardonme.presidentialpod@gmail.com to contact us or issue corrections (with...

S1E2 - Welcome to the John Adams Fan Club! We can’t get enough of this guy, so we hope you’re ready to hear all about why John Adams is the best founding father. His relationship with Abigail? Legendary. Doing the right thing even when it was unpopular? Iconic. Securing Dutch loans against all odds? Work it, babe.    Email pardonme.presidentialpod@gmail.com to contact us or issue corrections (with...

S1E3 - Between presidents, we will be discussing a person, place, or event related to the presidents. Think of it like the supplemental material at the end of a chapter in your U.S. History textbook. This episode, we discuss the life of Ona Judge, who escaped enslavement under the Washingtons and was pursued by them for years.  Email pardonme.presidentialpod@gmail.com to contact us or issue correc...

S1E2 - The myth, the legend, the teeth, the dysentery. Trent shares his theory about the U.S. as a multi-level marketing scheme, and Marissa refuses to give this so-called hero the benefit of the doubt. Tune in for mules, accidental wars, and a really annoyed wife. Email pardonme.presidentialpod@gmail.com to contact us or issue corrections (with sources, please).   Produced and edited by Trent Tho...

S1E1 - Welcome to the inaugural episode of Pardon Me?! If you thought you’d find George Washington here, think again! Trent and Marissa get into why the Articles of Confederation was a mess, the parade of men who could have, technically, sort-of, been considered president before Washington, and break down why we’re even doing this podcast in the first place.   Email pardonme.presidentialpod@gmail....