The best podcasts for Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day Combined
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Who am I?
I love narrative nonfiction and well-researched stories about the past. When I'm not diving into rabbit holes or debunking myths about John Quincy Adams for my own podcast, I'm spending time with my family, working as a project manager, and watching horror movies. I chose this subject because I've always enjoyed how Presidents' Day and Valentine's Day are so close to each other. I've even made my own naughty presidential Valentines featuring rhymes like this one from George Washington: "I shall be bold / And not dillydally / The weather is cold / May I forge your valley?"
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
Plodding Through The Presidents revels in the lesser-known stories of the early presidents, founders, and their families. That includes scandal and romance! (Our favorite episode on this topic has to be S3 E9 - "The Sauciest Presidential Love Letters.")
What is my podcast playlist about?
Presidents' Day itself is like a weird attempt to merge both Washington's and Lincoln's birthdays into one holiday, and I'm thinking why should we stop there? Let's also absorb the nearby holiday of Valentine's Day and have one holiday that celebrates the intimate sides of the American presidents. Listening to these podcasts is the perfect way to celebrate both your Presidents' Day and Valentine's Day.
1. #1477 Ten Things About Abigail Adams
Why this podcast?
You'll fall in love with Abigail Adams just like John Adams did. In this episode of Listening to America (formerly known as The Thomas Jefferson Hour) with Clay Jenkinson, historian and author Lindsay Chervinsky guests to dive into some of the most interesting things about this remarkable woman.
#1477 Ten Things About Abigail Adams
Listening to America
01/11/22 • 55 min
Lindsay Chervinsky joins Clay Jenkinson this week for the next in a series of programs titled “Ten Things”. The conversations center on historical figures from the founding era, and ten things you may or may not know about them. This week: Ten Things about Abigail Adams.
You can order Clay's new book at Amazon, Target, Barnes and Noble, or by contacting your independent bookstore. The Language of Cottonwoods is out now through Koehler Books.
Mentioned on this episode: Abigail Adams: A Life by Woody Holton, Adams Family Papers, The “Remember the Ladies” Letter
Find this episode, along with recommended reading, on the blog. Support the show by joining the 1776 Club or by donating to the Thomas Jefferson Hour, Inc. You can learn more about Clay's cultural tours and retreats at jeffersonhour.com/tours. Check out our new merch. You can find Clay's publications on our website, along with a list of his favorite books on Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, and other topics. Thomas Jefferson is interpreted by Clay S. Jenkinson.
01/11/22 • 55 min
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How many episodes does Listening to America have?
Listening to America currently has 461 episodes available.
What topics does Listening to America cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, American, Podcasts and Politics.
What is the average episode length on Listening to America?
The average episode length on Listening to America is 54 minutes.
How often are episodes of Listening to America released?
Episodes of Listening to America are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Listening to America?
The first episode of Listening to America was released on Jul 15, 2016.
2. Special Edition: The Marriage of John Quincy and Louisa Adams
Why this podcast?
What? More Adams Family?? YES. In this episode of Footnoting History, cohosts Christine and Elizabeth look at the cross-Atlantic union of John Quincy Adams (son of John and Abigail) and the English-born Louisa Johnson.
Special Edition: The Marriage of John Quincy and Louisa Adams
Footnoting History
05/19/18 • 35 min
05/19/18 • 35 min
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How many episodes does Footnoting History have?
Footnoting History currently has 311 episodes available.
What topics does Footnoting History cover?
The podcast is about History and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Footnoting History?
The average episode length on Footnoting History is 21 minutes.
How often are episodes of Footnoting History released?
Episodes of Footnoting History are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Footnoting History?
The first episode of Footnoting History was released on Feb 2, 2013.
3. Explosive Love: The USS Princeton & Julia Gardiner Tyler
Why this podcast?
A favorite topic of mine, the romance of tenth President John Tyler and Julia Gardiner was already strange enough. Add in a deadly disaster on the Potomac and you've got one hell of a story.
Explosive Love: The USS Princeton & Julia Gardiner Tyler
Civics & Coffee
01/21/23 • 15 min
Widowed while in office, John Tyler remarried just a few short years after his wife passed at the age of 51.
Though he'd been courting Julia Gardiner for several months, it was a catastrophic accident aboard the warship the USS Princeton that prompted Julia to reconsider.
So just what happened on board the USS Princeton? And how did it lead to marital bliss? Tune in to find out.
For transcripts, source material, and how you can support the show, please visit the website at www.civicsandcoffee.com
01/21/23 • 15 min
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How many episodes does Civics & Coffee have?
Civics & Coffee currently has 230 episodes available.
What topics does Civics & Coffee cover?
The podcast is about History, Podcasts and Government.
What is the average episode length on Civics & Coffee?
The average episode length on Civics & Coffee is 21 minutes.
How often are episodes of Civics & Coffee released?
Episodes of Civics & Coffee are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Civics & Coffee?
The first episode of Civics & Coffee was released on Aug 10, 2020.
4. 29.A.) Warren Harding's affairs & legacy, an interview with James Robenalt
Why this podcast?
Was Warren G. Harding a man who simply had too much love to give? And is it "wrong" to sleep with an enemy spy? Host Kenny Ryan discusses these topics with James Robenalt, author of "The Harding Affair: Love and Espionage During the Great War."
29.A.) Warren Harding's affairs & legacy, an interview with James Robenalt
[Abridged] Presidential Histories
11/07/22 • 34 min
Politicians having affairs is nothing new in the history of the world. But what happens when they're sleeping with an enemy spy?
Join me as I talk to author and lawyer James Robenalt, author of The Harding Affair: Love and Espionage During the Great War, about Warren Harding's 15-year affair with Carrie Fulton Phillips, who became an Imperial German spy during World War I; whether we should be concerned about politicians having affairs; and whether Harding deserves a better shake than history has given him.
11/07/22 • 34 min
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How many episodes does [Abridged] Presidential Histories have?
[Abridged] Presidential Histories currently has 119 episodes available.
What topics does [Abridged] Presidential Histories cover?
The podcast is about Political, History, United States, American, Podcast, Podcasts, Politics and Government.
What is the average episode length on [Abridged] Presidential Histories?
The average episode length on [Abridged] Presidential Histories is 50 minutes.
How often are episodes of [Abridged] Presidential Histories released?
Episodes of [Abridged] Presidential Histories are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of [Abridged] Presidential Histories?
The first episode of [Abridged] Presidential Histories was released on Mar 30, 2020.
5. JFK Special 3. | The Sex Life of JFK
Why this podcast?
Host Kate is joined by "Sex with Presidents" author Eleanor Herman in this irresistible dive betwixt the sheets into the libidinous liaisons of America's youngest president, John F. Kennedy.
JFK Special 3. | The Sex Life of JFK
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
11/28/23 • 40 min
“If I don’t have a woman for three days, I get terrible headaches.”
That is what JFK allegedly told the UK prime minister, Harold MacMillan, after a meeting on nuclear arms. An interesting alternative to pain killers, right?
Despite being in a high-profile marriage, JFK has been linked with many women. From Hollywood stars and White House interns, to potential Soviet Spies and Mafia wives.
Kate is joined Betwixt the Sheets with Eleanor Herman to discuss the many alleged affairs and scandals, for the third instalment in our Kennedy Women series.
You can find out more about Eleanor Herman’s book, ’Sex with Presidents’ here.
This episode was edited by Tom Delargy. The producer was Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.
11/28/23 • 40 min
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How many episodes does Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society have?
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society currently has 255 episodes available.
What topics does Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society cover?
The podcast is about Sex, Society, History, Podcasts, Education and Scandal.
What is the average episode length on Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society?
The average episode length on Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society released?
Episodes of Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society are typically released every 3 days, 4 hours.
When was the first episode of Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society?
The first episode of Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society was released on Mar 22, 2022.
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