History. Rated R.

Let's be honest. History is full of f*cked up sh*t. But what are we gonna do, pretend like it never happened? Have a drink with your host, actor and writer Will Sterling, and his more qualified former Presidential Speechwriting co-host, Dr. Craig Smith. They unpack the silly, salacious, scandalous, and serious stuff in history. If we don't learn from the past, we're doomed to repeat it. So let's at least try to do it with honesty and, wherever possible, a laugh.

The Final Firstination - First Ladies Concludes and So Does History. Rated R.

Well friends, it's here. Not only the long awaited last episode of our VERY F*CKING long running series on the First Ladies, but Craig and I's final episode of History. Rated R. It's been quite the journey, to think an 80 year old child and a 37 year old man could stick together and still have fun all the way through 131 episodes?? Truly something we are immensely proud of and have been so grateful and honored to have you with us the 3+ years we've been doing this thing. We hope you enjoy this final adventure with us, and will go back and explore previous episodes if and when you inevitably miss us. To continue riffing on some of our movie titles...in the wise words of that one random un-numbered time Sean Connery returned as 007, will Craig and I return? "Never say never...again."

07-04
01:13:38

License to First - First Ladies Part 16

Laura Bush and Michelle Obama, two first ladies of very different parties (who would go on to be great friends) takes us to the penultimate part of both our first ladies saga...and of History. Rated R.

06-20
51:22

Terror of Mechafirstzilla - First Ladies Part 15 (And a BIG announcement!)

Hillary Clinton gets her OWN episode! And rightfully so, from famous first lady to almost President herself, she continues to be history (rated r?) in the making. Plus, a big announcement from Will and Craig!

06-06
01:11:24

The Muppets First Wanted - First Ladies Part 14

Craig remains in his "Salad Days" as we take a look at Barbara Bush!

05-23
01:10:21

Firstzilla vs. Megalon - First Ladies Part 13

Rosalind Carter gives way to dame Nancy Reagan as we barrell down toward our...FINAL COUNTDOWN!

05-09
01:17:43

For First Eyes Only - First Ladies Part 12

We're back in Craig's "salad (tossing) days" focusing on the First Lady he knew well, considering he wrote speeches for her husband, Betty Ford! Plus! Some shocking progressive beliefs Republican used to hold in the 70's!

04-26
50:18

Firstastic Beasts: The Secrets of Firstledore - First Ladies Part 11

Ladybird Johnson and Pat Nixon are our ladies in the limelight! After Will's GENEROUS birthday gift to Craig of a book about Mrs. Nixon, Craig is giving the facts back to you, the people!

04-04
01:01:03

Kingdom of the Planet of the First Ladies - First Ladies Part 10

We're well into the 20th Century! Mamie Eisenhower and Jackie Kennedy (aka Jackie O. which Will did not realize is the initial of the last name of her SECOND husband??) are our focus.

03-14
01:06:30

The Woman with the Golden Gun - First Ladies Part 9

Two ladies today but monumental and historic democrats in the White House, a bi-sexual legend and  buttoned up Bessie, Eleanore Roosevelt and Bess Truman.

02-28
53:14

First Day the 13th Part VIII: Ladies Take Manhattan - First Ladies Part 8

That's right, Will finally gets to name an episode after the greatest Friday the 13th Sequel there is! Also, it features important first ladies and their enoutages such as Florence Harding, Grace Coolidge, a pet raccoon, the elderly, and Lou Hoover.

02-07
43:33

Lady Wars Episode VII: The First Awakens - First Ladies Part 7

The shenangians with America's favorite femme fatales aka the First Ladies of the United States including Edith Roosevelt, Helen Taft, and wife Ellen, daughter Margaret, and second wife Edith WILLLLSOOOOOONNNNN!!!!!

01-24
01:01:55

First Academy 6: Ladies Under Siege - First Ladies Part 6

We're back!! And also...because this was recorded in October 2024...we're coming to you from the past. Craig's just turned 80 years young and the First Ladies return, some are even sisters this time around! Mary McElroy, Rose Cleveland, Frances Cleveland, and, Craig's main squeeze, Ida McKinley.

01-10
54:02

History. Rated R. in the making!...Now. Rated R?

Well, the 2024 election in the US is certainly history in the making. But in which direction? Craig and Will round out the year with a discusson and breakdown of modern electoral events to take a look at what the means for our future, and inevtiablty, our history.

11-22
53:09

First Five - First Ladies Part 5

Julia Grant, Lucy Hayes, and Lucretia Garfield! What do they all have in common besides being First Ladies?They love lasagna and hate Mondays!

11-08
53:06

Live First or Die Hard - First Ladies Part 4

We continue our long running history of America's First Ladies with Abigail Fillmore, Jane Pierce, and Harriet Lane!

10-25
41:21

The First, The Bad, and the Ugly - First Ladies Part 3

Our journey into the history of the First Ladies of America...and Will's obsession with ridiculous franchise movie title puns (of questionable quality and humor) continues!

10-11
51:46

2 First 2 Furious - First Ladies Part 2

Not only do we continue our long running series on America's first ladies, Will continues his favorite tradition of fidnging film franchise names to title the episodes!

09-20
53:43

The First Ladies - Part 1

It's here! Our long awaited series on the first ladies. Where at once we thought we'd do a handful, fuck it, we're gonna do em all! Welcome to the greatest franchise ever.

09-06
37:15

A History of Free Speech Suppression

The 1st Amendment isn't as wide open as incels on the internet want you to believe. You can't just say whatever you want because you have "freedom." But also...sometimes your right to free speech faces interference! Take a swim through the history of suppressing your right to talk some sh*t! Also, Will and Craig get into a DEBATE FOR THE AGES!

08-23
56:27

Sigmund Freud

We're back! After a decent hiatus and Will's move to NYC, HRR returns with the life of Sigmund Freud! See how many Freudian slips we make in an hour. And how many of them are thinly veiled (read "overt") d*ck jokes?

08-09
01:02:16

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