Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBonus: Sarah Isgur on SCOTUS, the "Last Branch Standing"
My friend Sarah Isgur joins the podcast to talk about her new book, "Last Branch Standing," which is a very fun read about the Supreme Court, its his…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
John Adams Responds to "Saucy" Abigail's Remember the Ladies Letter
In this letter, Adams addresses all of the concerns and questions of Abigail's March 31 letter. He is glad to hear of her joy at the relative non-des…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
American Feats of Strength and a Pox on the Parties
Vic is on Spring Break this week, so Kelly and MK discuss the daring Iran rescue, how in the world it's possible for people to be mad at it, growing …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Abigail Adams Becomes a Farmeress and Misses Her Husband
In this letter from Abigail to John, you can tell his absence is taking a toll on her. She tells of all the work she has to do on the farm, hoping to…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Big Arch and Medium News Coverage
On this Spring Break edition of Getting Hammered, Vic and MK finally try the Big Arch, and because they didn't want it to get cold, they do that firs…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Abigail Adams Asks John to Remember the Ladies
In this famous letter, Abigail is still annoyed that John doesn't write often enough or come home. She is still a passionate advocate for liberty and…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
I'm Goin' Once, Goin' Twice, Sold! MK & Kelly Celebrate Capitalism
Kelly Maher guest-hosts with Mary Katharine Ham today, tells us about her new adventure in auctioneering, and we talk about all the people who don't …
7 months ago
#Todayin1776: John Adams Clowns on Brits Abandoning Boston Tories
In this letter to his friend, Horatio Gates, Adams touches on Boston and whether the Brits are really gone, talks about a recent resolution allowing …
7 months ago
#Todayin1776: Washington's Official Proclamation on the Occupation of Boston
Enjoy the details as Washington realizes he has to impress upon his soldiers how to act once they're in Boston. This is a very explicit effort to mak…
7 months, 1 week ago
#Todayin1776: Washington Tells Hancock He Chased Off the Brits
Gen. George Washington seems to let himself be happy in this letter to Hancock about having cleared the British army out of Boston, which they find i…
7 months, 1 week ago