Imperfect Men
by Cody Reynolds & Stephen Alexander
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95: Isaac Low
95: Isaac Low
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Ever wondered about the people who signed the documents that founded America? Every other week, we rank the Founding Fathers of the United States, from Andrew Adams to George Wythe. Join us as we cover these Imperfect Men. Visit the website at <<imperfectmenpod.wordpress.com>>. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- 95: Isaac Low · 22 minOn this episode, Cody and Steve struggle to find any redeeming qualities about Isaac Low, another traitor Founding Father, and make every low bar joke you could possibly think…
- 94: James Lovell · 26 minOn this salacious episode, Cody and Steve discuss James Lovell, teacher, prisoner, and lothario who lusted after Abigail Adams. Sources • Gelles, Edith B. “A Virtuous Affair…
- 93: William Livingston · 36 minOn this episode, Cody and Steve conclude the trilogy of Livingstons with William Livingston and express their frustrations with Ridley Scott. Totally related, we assure you…
- 92: Robert R. Livingston · 41 minOn this episode, Cody and Steve dive further into the Livingston family as they discuss Robert R. Livingston and whether or not Emperor Palpatine paid income taxes. Sources ·…
- 91: Philip Livingston · 28 minOn this episode, Steve and Cody begin a trilogy of Livingstons with Philip Livingston, a scion of Livingston Manor, philanthropist, possible goldfish, and all-around nasty dude…
- 90: Francis Lewis · 24 minOn this episode, Cody and Steve talk about the Eeyore of the Revolution, Francis Lewis. Sources · Burlingham, Charles Culp. Francis Lewis: One of the New York Signers of the…
- 89: Francis Lightfoot Lee · 21 minOn this episode, Cody and Steve discuss Francis Lightfoot Lee, a man firmly in the ranks of lesser brothers with Frank Stallone, Billy Carter, Roger Clinton, Donal Gibson, and…
- 88: Henry Laurens · 42 minOn this episode, Cody and Steve discuss semipro wrestler Henry Laurens, the only American ever held in the Tower of London. Sources · McDonough, Daniel J. Christopher Gadsen and…
- 87: John Lansing · 31 min*In best Robert Stack voice:* This week on Imperfect Men: John Lansing, respected public figure and principled opponent of the Constitution, walks out of his hotel to send a…
- Special 4: America 250 · 38 minOn this special episode, Cody and Steve discuss the early celebrations of American Independence Day, the long journey of the Declaration of Independence, and reflect upon some…
- 86: Edward Langworthy · 18 minOn this episode, Steve and Cody talk about the foundling Din Djar-...er, no, the foundling Edward Langworthy. Sources · Freeman, Michael. “Edward Langworthy: Rags to Riches…
- 85: John Langdon · 27 minOn this episode, Cody and Steve talk about John Lansing, the Leonidas of the Revolution (and yes, we mean the 300 Leonidas, not the actual Leonidas). Sources · Mayo, Lawrence…
- 84: James Kinsey · 14 minOn this episode, Cody and Steve lament the lack of authentic portraits for state Chief Justices as they discuss the principled Quaker from New Jersey, James Kinsey. Sources ·…
- 83: Rufus King · 32 minOn this episode, Steve and Cody discuss the persistent nominee and 18th century doppelganger of Larry Fine, Rufus King. Sources · Arbena, Joseph L. "Politics or Principle? Rufus…
- 82: William Samuel Johnson · 35 minOn this episode, Steve and Cody discuss William Samuel Johnson, the legal genius and educator that guided the final text of the Constitution. Sources · Groce, Jr., George C…
- 81: Thomas Johnson · 23 minThis week's episode keeps us in Maryland and follows up the weirdest signer's name with the blandest signer's name, Thomas Johnson. Sources · Amt, Emilie. 2018. “Slavery at Rose…
- 80: Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer · 24 minOn this episode, Cody and Steve talk about the weirdly named signer who loved big cuffs, Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer. Sources · Farrell, Joe, et al. Graves of Our Founders…
- 79.2: Thomas Jefferson, Part the Second · 1 h 24 minOn this episode, Steve and Cody conclude their discussion on the Thomas Jefferson, the Sage of Monticello, and tackle the controversies surrounding his legacy. Sources ·…
- 79.1: Thomas Jefferson, Part the First · 58 minOn the first installment of this two-parter, Cody and Steve discuss one of the giants of the Revolution, Thomas Jefferson, and go off on too many tangents to count. Sources ·…
- 78: John Marshall · 1 h 1 minOn this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the founder to whom all other Chief Justices are measured, John Marshall. Sources · Currie, David. The Constitution in the Supreme Court…
