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Let's be honest. History is full of f*cked up sh*t. But what are we gonna do, pretend like it never happened? Have a drink with your host, actor and writer Will Sterling, and his more qualified former Presidential Speechwriting co-host, Dr. Craig Smith. They unpack the silly, salacious, scandalous, and serious stuff in history. If we don't learn from the past, we're doomed to repeat it. So let's at least try to do it with honesty and, wherever possible, a laugh.

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Happy Holidays from Craig and Santa! (And Bill what's his name)

2025/12/19

Well hello, you! The show may not be returning but that doesn't mean we can't check in from time to time and wish you all a Happy Holidays and keep you abreast of the daily lives of Craig and Will. We hope you enjoy and have a happy and healthy end to your 2025! 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Final Firstination - First Ladies Concludes and So Does History. Rated R.

2025/07/04

Well friends, it's here. Not only the long awaited last episode of our VERY F*CKING long running series on the First Ladies, but Craig and I's final episode of History. Rated R. It's been quite the journey, to think an 80 year old child and a 37 year old man could stick together and still have fun all the way through 131 episodes?? Truly something we are immensely proud of and have been so grateful and honored to have you with us the 3+ years we've been doing this thing. We hope you enjoy this final adventure with us, and will go back and explore previous episodes if and when you inevitably miss us. To continue riffing on some of our movie titles...in the wise words of that one random un-numbered time Sean Connery returned as 007, will Craig and I return? "Never say never...again." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

License to First - First Ladies Part 16

2025/06/20

Laura Bush and Michelle Obama, two first ladies of very different parties (who would go on to be great friends) takes us to the penultimate part of both our first ladies saga...and of History. Rated R. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terror of Mechafirstzilla - First Ladies Part 15 (And a BIG announcement!)

2025/06/06

Hillary Clinton gets her OWN episode! And rightfully so, from famous first lady to almost President herself, she continues to be history (rated r?) in the making. Plus, a big announcement from Will and Craig! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Muppets First Wanted - First Ladies Part 14

2025/05/23

Craig remains in his "Salad Days" as we take a look at Barbara Bush! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Firstzilla vs. Megalon - First Ladies Part 13

2025/05/09

Rosalind Carter gives way to dame Nancy Reagan as we barrell down toward our...FINAL COUNTDOWN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For First Eyes Only - First Ladies Part 12

2025/04/26

We're back in Craig's "salad (tossing) days" focusing on the First Lady he knew well, considering he wrote speeches for her husband, Betty Ford! Plus! Some shocking progressive beliefs Republican used to hold in the 70's! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Firstastic Beasts: The Secrets of Firstledore - First Ladies Part 11

2025/04/04

Ladybird Johnson and Pat Nixon are our ladies in the limelight! After Will's GENEROUS birthday gift to Craig of a book about Mrs. Nixon, Craig is giving the facts back to you, the people! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kingdom of the Planet of the First Ladies - First Ladies Part 10

2025/03/14

We're well into the 20th Century! Mamie Eisenhower and Jackie Kennedy (aka Jackie O. which Will did not realize is the initial of the last name of her SECOND husband??) are our focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Woman with the Golden Gun - First Ladies Part 9

2025/02/28

Two ladies today but monumental and historic democrats in the White House, a bi-sexual legend and buttoned up Bessie, Eleanore Roosevelt and Bess Truman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Day the 13th Part VIII: Ladies Take Manhattan - First Ladies Part 8

2025/02/07

That's right, Will finally gets to name an episode after the greatest Friday the 13th Sequel there is! Also, it features important first ladies and their enoutages such as Florence Harding, Grace Coolidge, a pet raccoon, the elderly, and Lou Hoover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lady Wars Episode VII: The First Awakens - First Ladies Part 7

2025/01/24

The shenangians with America's favorite femme fatales aka the First Ladies of the United States including Edith Roosevelt, Helen Taft, and wife Ellen, daughter Margaret, and second wife Edith WILLLLSOOOOOONNNNN!!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Academy 6: Ladies Under Siege - First Ladies Part 6

2025/01/10

We're back!! And also...because this was recorded in October 2024...we're coming to you from the past. Craig's just turned 80 years young and the First Ladies return, some are even sisters this time around! Mary McElroy, Rose Cleveland, Frances Cleveland, and, Craig's main squeeze, Ida McKinley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History. Rated R. in the making!...Now. Rated R?

2024/11/22

Well, the 2024 election in the US is certainly history in the making. But in which direction? Craig and Will round out the year with a discusson and breakdown of modern electoral events to take a look at what the means for our future, and inevtiablty, our history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Five - First Ladies Part 5

2024/11/08

Julia Grant, Lucy Hayes, and Lucretia Garfield! What do they all have in common besides being First Ladies?They love lasagna and hate Mondays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4.8 out of 5

61 reviews

★★★★★

Flowerboy 2025/07/05

Great historical content

Update: Thank You for 3 years of entertainment! Sending love and support. I’ll miss the “cold opens’ and I got use to the sober episodes. -eric ...

★★★★★

Block-A OG 2024/05/20

Obsessed!

I found this podcast through a commercial and I’ve been binge listening ever since! I love you guys. I’m a massive history nerd and I think it’s amazi...

★★★★★

Phaye5 2023/09/26

New favorite!

What a delightful way to learn more about history - fantastic listening and learn something every episode. Appreciate the spread of topics covered.

★★★★☆

Cerebralmind 2023/12/02

Third rate joke.

For guys who tell third rate jokes, you would know. Didn’t hear your comment, but my skin is rather thick. And no…as of when you first mentioned my ...

★★★★★

Listener Lacey! 2023/08/13

Listener Lacey Leaves Review

5 stars! Craig and Will have hysterical conversations and Craig shares fun-fact tidbits along the way, noting historical events and / or people that i...

★★★★★

Fyrewind 2023/06/24

Great podcast

I love the relationship between the hosts. Craig brings the knowledge but Will brings the charisma. Fun podcast! Enjoy

★★★★☆

Shoddyrock 2023/07/25

I will give one more

The first 20 minutes of this podcast is chewing the fat (off topic chit chat). The rest is like trying to take a history class with teachers with ADD....

★★★★★

Brudashark 2023/04/07

Entertaining and informative

Great to hear from my former Professor at SDSU. Enjoyed and respected him as my professor (and debate coach) and now enjoy this podcast.

★★★★★

richdenney3 2022/10/26

I look forward to martini time

This perfect duo makes me long to find them posted at the bar at a happy hour in Palm Springs. Craig holding court regaling stories of history past p...

★★★★★

Digby1024 2022/09/20

My new happy place

I have fallen in love with this podcast Craig’s story telling is enchanting Will’s snarky comments sprinkled in just is the perfect recipe for makin...

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