Imperfect Men
Cody Reynolds & Stephen Alexander
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58: Cornelius Harnett, Jr.
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05/20/25 • 16 min
On this episode, Cody and Steve talk about Dr. Cornelius, a chimpanzee sympathetic to the plight of astronaut Taylor, played by Charlton Heston...wait, that's not right. No, they talk about Dr. Cornelius Evazan, who messed with Luke Skywalkwer and got Ponda Baba's arm chopped off...no, wait, that's not it either. Who are they talking about, again?
Podcast to recommend: Space Rocket History (Space Rocket History Podcast - Welcome to the Space Rocket History podcast)
Sources
· Lennon, Donald R. "Harnett, Cornelius, Jr.." NCpedia. Dictionary of North Carolina Biography, University of North Carolina Press. Accessed 1 Apr 2025. .
· Mulrooney, Margaret M. Race, Place, and Memory: Deep Currents in Wilmington, North Carolina. Tallahassee, FL: U. Press of Florida, 2018.
· Watson, Alan D., et al. Harnett, Hooper, and Howe: Revolutionary Leaders of the Lower Cape Fear. Madison, WI: U. of Wisconsin Press, 1979.
· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources
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37: Richard Henry Lee
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07/02/24 • 46 min
On this episode, Steve and Cody follow up on the special episode on the Lee Resolution from a year ago and discuss its author, the six-fingered Senator, Richard Henry Lee.
Podcast to recommend: The Civil War & Reconstruction (https://civilwarpodcast.org/)
Sources
- McGaughy, J. Kent. Richard Henry Lee of Virginia: A portrait of an American Revolutionary. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, 2004.
- Unger, Harlow Giles. First Founding Father: Richard Henry Lee and the Call for Independence. New York City, NY: Da Capo Press, 2017.
- See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources
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26: George Clymer
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01/30/24 • 39 min
On this episode, Cody and Steve tackle the ethics of making money off a war as they discuss George Clymer.
Podcast to recommend: Age of Victoria (https://ageofvictoriapodcast.com)
Sources
- “George Clymer.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 9 Jan 2024.
- Grundfest, Jerry. George Clymer: Philadelphia Revolutionary, 1739-1813. New York City, NY: Arno Press, 1982.
- See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources
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24: Abraham Clark
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01/02/24 • 34 min
On this episode, Steve and Cody talk about Abraham Clark, that all-too rare of creatures: a kind man from New Jersey.
Podcast to recommend: Prime Time (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/prime-time-prime-ministers/id1714263877)
Sources
- “Abraham Clark.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 18 Dec 2023.
- Bogin, Ruth. Abraham Clark and the Quest for Equality in the Revolutionary Era, 1774-94. Rutherford, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson U. Press, 1982.
- See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources
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40: Eliphalet Dyer
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08/13/24 • 23 min
On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss weird biblical names and John Adams’ opinions about people as they discuss Eliphalet Dyer.
Podcast to recommend: History of Byzantium (https://thehistoryofbyzantium.com/)
Also... be sure to check out our friends at the Ancient and Esoteric Order of the Jackalope! (https://order-of-the-jackalope.com)
Sources
- Dexter, Franklin B. Biographical Sketches of the Graduates of Yale College, 1701-45. New York City, NY: Henry Holt & Co., 1885.
- Trumbull, J. Hammond. “Eliphalet Dyer.” The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography 3, no. 2 (1879): 174–77. . Retrieved 31 Jul 2024.
- See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources
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34: Silas Deane, Jr.
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05/21/24 • 37 min
On this episode, Steve and Cody discuss Silas Deane, America’s first diplomat.
Podcast to recommend: Rejects and Revolutionaries (https://americanhistorypodcast.net/)
Sources
- Covart, Elizabeth M. “Silas Deane, Forgotten Patriot.” Journal of the American Revolution. 30 Jul 2014. . Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- Drury, David. “The Rise and Fall of Silas Deane, American Patriot.” Connecticut History. 2 Oct 2020. . Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- Paul, Joel Richard. Unlikely Allies: How a Merchant, a Playwright, and a Spy Saved the American Revolution. New York City, NY: Riverhead Books, 2009.
- Van Vlack, Milton C. Silas Deane, Revolutionary War Diplomat and Politician. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co., 2013.
- See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources
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29: Thomas Cushing III
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03/12/24 • 39 min
On this episode, Steve and Cody discuss a guy who would probably get picked last for dodgeball, Thomas Cushing.
Podcast to recommend: History of the Germans (https://historyofthegermans.com/)
Sources
- Monk, Will. “Thomas Hutchinson and His Letters.” Journal of the American Revolution. 1 Aug 2023. . Retrieved 21 Feb 2024.
- See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources
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19: Pierce Butler
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10/24/23 • 47 min
On this episode, Steve and Cody delve into one of the architects behind slavery’s hold on the Constitution, Pierce Butler.
Sources
- Gannon, Kevin M. “Pierce Butler.” South Carolina Encyclopedia. 17 May 2016. . Retrieved 3 Oct 2023.
- Wright Jr., Robert K. and MacGregor Jr., Morris J. Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution. Washington, DC: U. S. Army Center of Military History, 1987.
- See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources
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14: Richard Bland, Jr.
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08/15/23 • 23 min
On this episode, Steve and Cody see if pamphleteer Richard Bland lives down to his name.
Podcast to recommend: Spanish Arpoda (https://spanisharpoda.com/)
Sources
- Detweiler, Robert. Richard Bland and the Origins of the Revolution in Virginia. Yorktown, VA: Virginia Independence Bicentennial Commission, 1981.
- Solenberger, Marjorie. “Richard Bland, Revolutionary Philosopher.” Richard Bland College News. July 1994. https://web.archive.org/web/20120918232113/http://www.rbc.edu/library/specialcollections/pdf_files/bland_unveiling_speech.pdf.
- See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources
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56: John Hancock III
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04/22/25 • 43 min
This week, Cody and Steve dive into the biggest name on the Declaration (literally) and see if John Hancock lives up to the hype.
Podcast to recommend: Our Fake History (Our Fake History – Historical Myths Relished and Ruined!)
Sources
· Adams, James Truslow. “Portrait of an Empty Barrel.” Harpers Magazine 161 (p. 425-34), September 1930.
· Barbier, Brooke. King Hancock: The Radical Influence of a Moderate Founding Father. Cambridge, MA: Harvard U. Press, 2023.
· Fowler, William M. Jr. The Baron of Beacon Hill: A Biography of John Hancock. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 1980.
· Unger, Harlow Giles. John Hancock: Merchant King and American Patriot. Edison, NJ; Castle Books, 2005.
· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources
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How many episodes does Imperfect Men have?
Imperfect Men currently has 62 episodes available.
What topics does Imperfect Men cover?
The podcast is about Constitution, Liberty, History, United States, Patriots, Revolution, Podcasts, America and Government.
What is the most popular episode on Imperfect Men?
The episode title '51: Nicholas Gilman, Jr. (with Q&A)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Imperfect Men?
The average episode length on Imperfect Men is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of Imperfect Men released?
Episodes of Imperfect Men are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Imperfect Men?
The first episode of Imperfect Men was released on Jan 31, 2023.
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