Patriot Power Podcast: The American Revolution, Independence, and Our Founding Fathers

Episode 15 • Bonus Episode • Bonus Episode: Hercules Mulligan – Crafting Clothes and Conspiracies for the Patriot Cause Welcome Patriots!   In this Bonus Episode, I share the amazing life of a successful tailor in New York, who became a spy for George Washington.  Most people had not heard his name until the Broadway Musical "Hamilton" came out, but it's time he gets recognized for what he did.  N...

Episode 14: The Boston Massacre – Unraveling the Events that Changed History Hello Fellow Patriots! In this show I discuss what many call the "starting point" of the Revolution, that being The Boston Massacre.  Did it happen the way we learned in school?  Who was truly at fault?  After scouring court transcripts, actual documents from the lawyers and notes of the trial, witness statements and abou...

Hello Fellow Patriots! Tensions have reached the point where a murder takes place, or was it self-defense?  In this show I discuss the Occupation of Boston, put the sheer number of soldiers into perspective, and then the tragic death of a young boy, Christopher Seider.  Who was involved, the outcomes and all that was encompassed is covered in this detailed account.  Our next show will discuss the...

Hello Fellow Patriots! Things are reaching a point of no return and in this episode we talk about The Liberty Affair, or sometimes referred to as The Liberty Riots, and then of course when England confiscated The Liberty, a ship owned by John Hancock. Tensions are at the max and my next show is going to cover the occupation of Boston and the Boston Massacre. Don't forget to visit our website for r...

I hope you enjoy this very interesting bonus episode (my third), where we discuss John Dickinson.  John Dickinson was known as the "penman of the Revolution" as he was involved with writing and editing so many important documents.  He may be best known for the pamphlet he wrote, which was a series of 12 letters, which inspired colonists abroad to do something about the tyranny taking place.  The l...

Hello Fellow Patriots! It's hard to fathom that England continued, time and time again, to impose Acts (laws, taxes, show of power) on the colonists.  I understand that being in "control' of the colonies from 3,000 miles away was tough, but they continued to declare and enforce (or try to) Act after Act after Act.  We are at the point of the story where it's about to explode into violence. In this...

Episode 9 • Bonus Episode • The Sons of Liberty – Founding Rebels of American Independence I hope you enjoy our second bonus episode, just in time for Independence Day, where we discuss the Sons of Liberty.  You have likely heard about them, but who were they exactly?  When and how was it created?  Who were the original members?  What impact did they have on the formation of the United States? In...

Episode 8 • From Protest to Policy: The Stamp Act and Declaratory Act This show we discuss the Stamp Act reaction from the colonies and colonists and explore some events that you likely haven't heard about. _______________________________________ This Episode Show Notes All Episodes Show Notes Do you have a question, comment or suggestion?  I'd love to hear from you, so get in touch! Email Me • Ga...

This show we discuss the Stamp Act Congress and learn about James Otis and his remarkable life and his contributions to our country and the Congress. The Stamp Act Congress met in the Federal Hall building in New York City between October 7 and 25, 1765. It was the first colonial action against a British measure and was formed to protest the  Stamp Act issued by British Parliament on March 1765. _...

Our first "Bonus Episode" has arrived. Listen in as we discuss important topics affecting all Americans, you don't want to miss this one. Ron is not a doctor nor does he work in the medical field. He shares his views, thoughts and presumptions and are his own. The opinions expressed are for informational purposes and he suggests conducting your due diligence and working with your physician for any...

Episode 5: The Stamp and Quartering Acts – Fueling the Fire for Revolution We discuss the Stamp Act and the Quartering Act, and how the colonies respond.  We also chat about how current events are mirroring challenges faced by the colonies. _______________________________________________ This Episode Show Notes All Episodes Show Notes Do you have a question, comment or suggestion?  I'd love to hea...

We finish up the French & Indian War and discuss what England imposes on the colonies in an effort to offset the cost of the war.  The Sugar Act and the Royal Proclamation of 1763 are discussed along with other interesting tidbits. Starting with this episode, all shows will include show notes which we are excited to announce.  The podcast along with the notes will help bring the people and eve...

The Seven Years' War, also known as the French and Indian War in the colonies, lasted from 1756 to 1763, forming a chapter in the imperial struggle between Britain and France.  Both were doing all they could to gain control of the Ohio Valley and add to their respective empire. In the early 1750s, France’s expansion into the Ohio River valley repeatedly brought with it conflict in the British colo...

Overview of the People and Land of England Today we discuss what it was like living in England during the 1700’s and during the colonization.  Last week we did this with the 13 colonies and  having a solid foundation and concept of both countries' moods, positions, attitudes, political climate, living conditions and more allows us to have a glimpse into what it was like back then.  It also helps u...

Hello Patriots! We are a little ways before we get into the war, and many people living in the time would separate the actual fighting in the war and the revolution, considering each of them separate events.   It’s important to have the background of the people who came to colonize North America, what it was like back then, who lived in these colonies, and get a real sense of the people and who th...

When you think of the American Revolution, what comes to mind?  The war, George Washington, Redcoats and maybe even the Boston Tea Party and Declaration of Independence perhaps.  These are all part of it but it is far more complex and super interesting and important.  It’s more than just famous names and documents and battles, and in more ways than not, the American Revolution wasn’...