History. Rated R.

They're back and better than ever, this time with some hot gos and controversty. Brigham Young was one scintilating guy...who liked his ladies...and his money. Read (hear) all about it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may know them from their hit Broadway Musical...or as a major world religions...it's the Mormons! That's right, Craig dives into the history of the Church of Jesus Christ...of Latter Day Saints. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the great American songwriters and contributors to, "The Great American Songbook," Cole Porter was an incredibly prolific composer and musician. Hear about his ups and downs and crazy f*cking parties in France and his RENT PRICES?? Plus, he was gay! Here at HRR, we're all about some rainbow history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's do the time warp again! It's everyone's favorite cult hit, The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Hear about its production and importance as a piece of queer and LGBTQIA+ progressive media. It's been in release for 48 years! That's a big deal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will and Craig spend a special episode chatting about their recently released novels, Will's "Fame by Misadventure" and Craig's "Professor Gregg." Hear the inspiration behind the stories, the work involved, and the desire to be on the banned book list! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two of the three classical music B's (Brahms being the third), today we deep dive Bach and Beethoven, of which Craig DEFINITELY has a favorite. Hear which one he spends a lot more time on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rebel Without a Cause is arguably one of the most famous gay films of the 1950's. But did people really know what they were seeing? Both its male stars, James Dean and Sal Mineo, were bisexual. And their chemistry on screen is unmistakeable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We made it to the big centennial! Look at us go. Whether you've been here since the beginning or are only just joining us, thank you for listening and supporting. We love you. Oh yeah, we also finish the Hapsburgs today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlike this episode's title, the Habsburgs didn't need whales to help them get home. Although that would make for intersting history. Go to usejoymode.com and use code Rated R for 20% off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The title says it all. We continue with History's longest running power hungry and militaristic family! Go to usejoymode.com and use code Rated R for 20% off plus free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's long overdue...today Will takes the reins the talk about icon and monumentally important Hollywood history gay, Rock Hudson. Was he in the closet? Kind of but also not really. However, his diagnosis and later revelation that he had AIDS forever changed not just Hollywood but the world. Plus, the making of the iconic film "Giant!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Freeze! Pop quiz, Habsburg. They're back and better than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you're a fan of HRR, and make a request, Craig goes all out. Walk down the long and involved path of the Habsburgs with us on our first installment. And while you're at it, have yourself a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Student of Plato yes. Founder of modern rhetoric, double yes. Aristotle was not only a great thinker but a great orator and developed some insightful and comprehensive guidelines that are still in place today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We alreay have a fantastic episode on the woman herself, but let's now go on a journey to explore her bisexuality. That's right, not only was she a pioneering actress but she had, what she referred to as, her "sewing circle." Plus, learn the importance of her breakout role in The Blue Angel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By listener request, this episode focuses on Greece and the very long Peloponnesian War that lasted 30 years. You know the story of the 300 Spartans, but that's only a small piece of the puzzle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Craig brings you the history of...or tales of...Greek Mythology as we build up to our history on the Peloponessian War. You know the stories, but you've never heard uncle Craig tell em! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever heard the term, "existential threat?" Do you ACTUALLY know what that means? Probably not. Will doesn't. Then again, he doesn't know anything. From people like Kierkegaard to Sartre to Heidegger, let's take an existential journey into one of the most challenging forms of philosphy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're kicking off our Queer Cinema History Movie Club in spooky style (and apparently reovlving around the only thing Will knows how to talk about) with Bride of Frankenstein! Hear about it's gay director, James Whale, the film's production, and how it contiues to be one of cinema's most important queer films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No, it's not "Mar-Len-uh" it's "Mar-Lean!" Now you know. An iconic film star, very controversial for the time, and a devout combatant of the Nazis, Marlene Dietrich is more than just a movie star...she was an early queer icon! Also, today is Craig's birthday! Celebratre with us in style as he turns 79 years young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Craig's surprise for Will, and it starts with the bible! But...it doesn't end with the bible, it ends with a conflict still going on today. Hear how the state is Israel evolved into what we know of it today and all the politics that come along with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He who must not be named is finally covered, even though we said we wouldn't...sadly his role is history is tied to many events we'll be covering in the future. In case you weren't a History Channel watcher (aka the Hitler Channel) hear our quic rundown of the life and death of the most rated R villain in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second most biographed (sp?) person in history second only to Jesus, Napoleon Bonaparte is one of history's most important figures and also one of its most dangerous, considering the many battles he won for France. So many, in fact, that he crowned himself Emporer. That's right, he did it himself! Hear about his rise and fall, all to die in exile only at the age of 50. Learn more about your ad...

With all those Catholics out of the way, it's time for a lady! Enter the legend...Joan of Arc. From messages she believed she received from God to leading France to victory and her eventual capture, she's the teenage hero you need! (She did all this from like...16 to 19. What have YOU done with your life??) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're here. We made it. The end of the Popes! Well...not the end, but the end of their history up til now. 1, 2, the Pope is coming for you. 3, 4, better lock your door. 5, 6, grab a crucifix. 7, 8, gonna stay up late. 9, 10, never Pope again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices