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Plodding Through The Presidents

Plodding Through The Presidents

Howard & Jessica Dorre

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Join history blogger Howard Dorre and his wife Jessica Dorre for a deep irreverent dive into lesser-known stories of the early American presidents. They dig into the myths, mysteries, scandals, and drama of the founders and their families.
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Podcast Q&A

Why did you start this show?

I realized I had gaps in my knowledge of American history, and I wanted to know more about how we got where we are today. I decided the best way to do that would be to read a biography of every US president in chronological order. I started blogging along the way, and I quickly abandoned the biographical journey, finding myself drawn to the founding era and its big personalities. After 6 years of blogging, I moved into podcasting with the essential addition of my wife Jess as cohost.

What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?

My goal is to entertain and inform both novices to history as well as professional historians by bringing something new to the conversation about every topic we discuss, whether that's through research or a novel comparison or angle. Most of all, I want listeners to have a good time listening to a compelling, well-researched story.

Which episode should someone start with?

Season 3 Episode 1 - Thomas Jefferson's Killer Ram

Which have been your favourite episodes so far?

S3 E1 - Thomas Jefferson's Killer Ram S2 E4 - Elizabeth Jefferson's Earthquake Drowning S4 E4 - The Rise and Fall of Billy Possum S4 E9 - The Resounding Will of Benjamin Franklin S4 E15 - The Shipwrecked Ring of John C. Calhoun

Which episode are you most proud of?

S4 E15 - The Shipwrecked Ring of John C. Calhoun. I'm really proud of how this one came together.

What is your vision for your show?

My vision for the show is for it to keep connecting with audiences. That's the most rewarding part of all of this. We've heard from folks who have been inspired to study history because of our show, and that's so damn cool to hear.

What is your favourite other podcast that isn't yours?

Criminal

How did you come up with the name for your podcast?

The name comes from the blog, where I was moving quite slowly through presidential biographies. The blog developed a small following and I wanted to build on that with the podcast, so we kept the name. Looking back on it, maybe leading with a word that means slow and boring wasn't the best decision.

Tell us a bit about yourself

By day I'm a project manager and by the rest of the time I'm working on this podcast or spending time with my family. I have a background in improv comedy from doing weekly shows for four years in college, and once upon a time I moved from Illinois to Los Angeles with hopes of becoming a screenwriter.

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How many episodes does Plodding Through The Presidents have?

Plodding Through The Presidents currently has 51 episodes available.

What topics does Plodding Through The Presidents cover?

The podcast is about History, Improv, Comedy and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Plodding Through The Presidents?

The episode title 'Mary Hellen's Petticoat Magic' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Plodding Through The Presidents?

The average episode length on Plodding Through The Presidents is 52 minutes.

How often are episodes of Plodding Through The Presidents released?

Episodes of Plodding Through The Presidents are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Plodding Through The Presidents?

The first episode of Plodding Through The Presidents was released on Jan 28, 2020.

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