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Presidencies Podcast

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A history podcast dedicated to exploring each of the presidencies of the United States from the beginning to the present day. He series pronouns.

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · Nov 10

As I have a good many new followers, I thought I'd do a quick intro. Hey everyone! I'm your friendly neighborhood podcaster Jerry, the host & producer of the Presidencies of the United States. I'm also a married gay man & cat dad who dresses as presidents for Halloween. 🏳️‍🌈 www.presidenciespodcast.com

A split picture with John F Kennedy on a sailboat on the left and someone dressed as Kennedy on the right

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 11m

After a couple of initial unsuccessful runs including one in which he was outed, Mark Takano became the 1st gay person of Asian descent serving in Congress upon assuming office in the House in 2013. #LGBTHistoryMonth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Ta...

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 1d

As your friendly neighborhood podcaster is traveling again, it’s time for the traditional old fashioned before boarding. Cheers! 🥃✈️🧳

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A Flatpack History of Sweden Podcast / Kingdöm @flatpacksweden.bsky.social · 1d

We've covered over 20 Swedish rulers so far on Kingdom. Some were bad, some were good, some had sex with nuns and some we crushed into meatballs. A select few given the honour of the Three Crowns.

In this episode, we review where we've gotten to and what the scoreboard looks like for our rulers.

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 1d

What can we learn from studying how US presidents manage their personal finances? My special guest, Megan Gorman, shares insights from her research into the topic in this new episode. Be sure to check it out! #POTUS #history #Washington #Lincoln #Hoover www.presidenciespodcast.com/interview-wi...

Interview with Megan Gorman, All the Presidents' Money

Year(s) Discussed: 1789-2025 The president is responsible for administering the federal budget, but how have our chief executives handled their personal finances…

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 1d

After rising to the rank of Major in the US Army and being discharged due to the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, Anthony Woods in 2023 became the 1st openly gay man to head a state department in MD when appointed Secretary of Veterans Affairs. #LGBTHistoryMonth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony...

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 1d

It's feeling a bit more like fall today which means that it is pumpkin beer season at Presidencies HQ. Cheers! 🍻🍂

Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 2d

I started this year with an interview with Nathan Raab about his book, The Hunt For History, and his work searching for historical artifacts. If you haven't checked it out yet, be sure to do so as I put the finishing touches on the next episode. #history www.presidenciespodcast.com/interview-wi...

Interview with Nathan Raab, The Hunt for History

Year(s) Discussed: 1789-1963 In this episode, I am joined by Nathan Raab, the nation’s leading dealer in important historical documents, and we discuss his work …

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 3d

After a lengthy legal career, in Nov 2012, Nitza I Quiñones Alejandro became the 1st openly lesbian Latina appointed to a federal judgeship & currently serves on the US District Court in the Eastern District of PA. #LGBTHistoryMonth #HispanicHeritageMonth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitza_I...

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 3d

George W Campbell of Tennessee returned to the US Senate #OTD in 1815. Learn more about his career and his rocky tenure as Treasury Secretary by listening to his Seat at the Table episode! #history #POTUS #Treasury #USSenate #TN www.presidenciespodcast.com/satt-026-geo...

SATT 026 - George W Campbell

Tenure of Office: February 9, 1814 - October 5, 1814 The successor of Albert Gallatin as Secretary of the Treasury was always going to have big shoes to fill, bu…

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 3d

In his 6th term in the US House, Rep. Jim Kolbe (R-AZ) came out as gay in 1996. A few years later, he became the 1st openly gay person to address the 2000 Republican National Convention. #LGBTHistoryMonth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Kolbe

Jim Kolbe - Wikipedia

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 4d

President Madison returned to Washington, DC #OTD in 1816 to finish out his second term. Learn more about his busy final days in office by listening to ep. 4.41! #history #POTUS #Madison www.presidenciespodcast.com/441-the-next...

4.41 - The Next to the Last of the Founders

Year(s) Discussed: 1815-1817 As Madison prepared to hand off the presidency to James Monroe, numerous matters - both foreign and domestic - came to his desk. Fro…

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 5d

After serving as an Assistant US Attorney & a law professor at Fordham, Deborah Batts became the 1st openly gay federal judge in 1994 & served on the US District Court for the Southern District of NY until her passing in 2020. #LGBTHistoryMonth #history en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deborah...

Deborah Batts - Wikipedia

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 5d

A new interview episode is launching this weekend! Till then, if you haven't checked out my latest interview with John Fagant of the Buffalo Presidential Center, be sure to do so to learn the role of the Queen City of the Lakes in presidential history. www.presidenciespodcast.com/interview-wi...

Interview with John Fagant, Buffalo Presidential Center

Year(s) Discussed: 1817 - 1963 With two presidents who made it their home, one who passed away there, and many others who have visited over the years, Buffalo ha…

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 6d

I recently recorded a new episode for our Patron-exclusive series on the Postmasters General that might be the longest in that series yet. If you're looking for a reason to sign up as a patron, exclusive episodes (starting with this one) are a nice perk. www.patreon.com/posts/p000-p...

P000 - Postmasters General Introduction | Jerry Landry

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 6d

I haven't had a chance to read it all the way through yet, but consulting with it for research has been insightful, and I look forward to having an opportunity to read it cover to cover one of these days.

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 6d

Former Pres. Madison attended a meeting of the Board of Visitors for the University of Virginia #OTD in 1817. Learn more about Madison's involvement with the university in his retirement by listening to ep. 4.42! #Madison #POTUS #UVA www.presidenciespodcast.com/442-madison-...

4.42 - Madison Post-Presidency

Year(s) Discussed: 1817-1836 If James Madison hoped for a retirement from public life in the final years of his life, he would find it to be anything but. From h…

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James Madison's Montpelier @jmmontpelier.bsky.social · 7d

#OTD in 1817, the cornerstone was laid for Central College (future #UniversityOfVirginia). As an original member of the Board of Visitors, #JamesMadison was there for the ceremony! He later succeeded #Jefferson as the second Rector of #UVA.
1856 View of UVA, Library of Congress

An antique print labeled "View of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville & Monticello." The Rotunda and the buildings of the Academical Village are in the foreground, with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the background.

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 7d

Alexander J Dallas assumed office as Treasury Secretary #OTD in 1814. Learn why his Cabinet tenure was such an impactful one by listening to his two-part Seat at the Table episode! #history #POTUS #Treasury #Dallas #PA www.presidenciespodcast.com/satt-0281-al...

SATT 028.1 - Alexander J Dallas Part One

Tenure of Office: October 6, 1814 - October 21, 1816 In this episode, I am joined by Cody and Stephen of the Imperfect Men podcast to discuss a lesser known yet …

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 7d

Very underappreciated president. Cheers to Chet!

Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 10d

Jon submitted this great review this week - thank you so much for your kind words and thanks to everyone who has left a rating and review! If you haven't already, please take a moment to do so - it really helps in getting the word out about the podcast. www.presidenciespodcast.com/reviews/

Quote from a review that reads, "I completely enjoy the depth and thorough coverage of U.S. Presidential history this podcast has...a well crafted, engaging narrative. Thank you, Jerry!"

Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 10d

If you haven't started the William Wirt trilogy yet, you don't know what you're missing - rowdy drunken parties, third-party presidential campaigns, whiskey and wine, this one has it all and more! #history #POTUS #AttorneyGeneral #Wirt #VA #MD www.presidenciespodcast.com/satt-0321-wi...

SATT 032.1 - William Wirt Part One

Tenure of Office: November 13, 1817 - March 4, 1829 After a childhood marred by tragedy and drunken nights of Shakespearean recitations in a state of undress as …

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 10d

My better half’s suggestion for the Scary Movie Marathon tonight. This should be interesting… 🤣🎃 m.imdb.com/title/tt0090...

The Toxic Avenger (1984) ⭐ 6.2 | Action, Comedy, Horror

1h 22m | R

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 11d

Once you're done listening to the latest episode, be sure to check out @plodding.bsky.social wherever you get your podcasts. Find out in their latest episode if Jefferson actually shot a man for treason in front of the White House. #history plodpod.com

The Podcast - Plodding through the Presidents

Deeply researched, deeply irreverent history podcast exploring lesser-known stories of the early presidents, founders, and their families.

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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 11d

If you haven't checked out the latest episode yet, be sure to do so as William Wirt kept active after leaving the Cabinet with a presidential run and arguing pivotal cases before the Supreme Court. Believe me, you won't want to miss it! #history #Wirt www.presidenciespodcast.com/satt-0323-wi...

SATT 032.3 - William Wirt Part Three

Tenure of Office: November 13, 1817 - March 4, 1829 In this third and final part, we examine Wirt's life after leaving the Cabinet which included a presidential …