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POTUS Life Podcast

22 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratings

A little bit of bourbon, a little bit of history, and a whole lot of trying to figure out how to not say, "Washington" too many times in an episode. POTUS Life is podcast of indefinite length that digs into the lives of the almost all white, rich, and dead club of US Presidents. We explore what paths these dumb dumbs took to the Oval Office. The show starts with Washington and his gross teeth.

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Episodes

Washington 22 - Batmancestor

January 29, 2019 21:30 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MB

POTUS Life returns with the story of not Bill Clinton and Batman's great great great grandsomething, Mad Anthony Wayne

Washington 21 - Baron Von Where's Waldo

July 05, 2018 19:36 - 1 hour - 29.2 MB

Justin took a trip to the place we are talking about in today’s podcast; walked the lands; smelled the grass; gambled in the casinos. We will be digging into why George chose Valley Forge, the layout of valley forge, and some of the significant characters that joined George during his winter quarter. We also talk about the great news that George receives in the spring of 1778.

Washington 20 - Kanye Cabal

March 16, 2018 16:53 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MB

OH BOY! This episode, Ryan decides to drink a little bit too much. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Regardless, we push through… General Horatio Gates scores a massive win at Saratoga. He manages to capture the British General John Burgoyne. This is YUGE! After this win, people start crap-talking George behind his back. Congress decides that Georges needs a little help (aka, they want more say over Washington’s actions); so they design the Board of War to meddle in his affair a little bit. Washington learns of all...

Washington 19 - Four Redcoats, One Cup

February 17, 2018 23:52 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MB

Spoiler alert… Washington is messing it all up again. But have no fear, he's just as brave as he’s ever been. Before we talk about a massive blunder by George, we talk a little about Benny Arnold. We also get into George’s arts and craft skills. Then we learn about how Howe beats Georgie’s tush and eventually takes Philadelphia. Washington attempts to fight back, but that doesn't go well either.

Washington 18 - Spy So Hard III: The Covert Climax

January 08, 2018 01:03 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MB

My its been a long time. Sorry for the break, we have been busy celebrating the holidays. Also, one of us had all of our audio recording equipment stolen. Anyways... This podcast we take a trip down south and abroad. Basically, we have been talking a lot about military and political actions in the northern part of the colonies. The south was kind of on board with the British; they didn’t want much to change. Nathanael Green was in charge of the patriot actions in the south; as a mentee of Ge...

Washington 17 - Spy So Hard II: Sons Out, Guns Out

November 07, 2017 20:40 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

This week we continue to talk about espionage in the Revolutionary War. Some of the major players, on the domestic espionage front, were associated with a little group called the Sons of Liberty. Samuel Adams (not the beer) was one of the groups major players in this group; however, he did not found it, contrary to popular belief. We also have a discussion about a guy named John Jay… He basically tried to make figuring out who was an enemy spy and who wasn’t a standard process. Up until Jay,...

Washington 16 - Spy So Hard I: The Awakening

October 15, 2017 21:02 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MB

What a treat! Today we are launching ourselves into a mini-series on espionage. The American Revolution was rife with spying. In this episode we talk about some of the first spy casualties, the Culper ring, and other influential characters in the domestic spy game.

Washington 15 - Groupies of War

September 01, 2017 18:31 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MB

For this show, Justin and I went to Home Depot, purchased some tiki torches, and recorded this show basking in their soft, flickering glow… It’s all the rage. Howe is chilling in winter quarters; he’s all about that ball lifestyle. Washington has had his Mr. Miagi montage moment and is ready to start assembling his all-start team.

Washington 14 - Redcoats Red Snow

July 21, 2017 22:49 - 1 hour - 35.2 MB

On the day of our lort and savior's birthday 1776, George sets in motion a plan to embarrass the British, leverage a strategic advantage, and crush the Hessians in Trenton. This show covers some pretty epic moments in early American history. One scene from today's episode was reimagined by painter Emanuel Leutz. 'Washingtons crossing the Deleware' is one of the most iconic images of the revolutionary war; however, the image is far from what actually happened that cold Christmas day 1776.

Washington 13 - George Wept

June 03, 2017 15:35 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MB

Well, It’s a little embarrassing when you are the Commander and Chief of an army and the fort named after you gets overtaken by your enemy. In this show we also talk about our most recent trip to Mt. Vernon; and way at the end, we have some exciting new announcements.

Washington 12 - Such Gowanus Heights

April 23, 2017 14:59 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MB

George has one hell of a time trying to figure out where the British are going to engage his troops; Long Island or Manhattan?! As our friend George does so often, he bets on the wrong horse. After a day of tragic defeats, George gets all ‘drama queen’ on us and attempts to get himself killed on the battlefield...

Washington 11 - Howe... Did You Get Here?

April 01, 2017 21:40 - 51 minutes - 23.6 MB

The master stratigizers for the British show up on the scene; one of these guys had the nickname Black Dick, so we know they definitely were NOT playing any freggin’ games. We also talk about the Declaration of Independence and the effect it’s signing had overseas and within the colonies. Also, if anyone is actually reading these, leave me a little note on Facebook or send me an email [email protected]… otherwise, I’m just going to start leaving a joke here or maybe just copy random news ar...

Washington 10 - Magic Mike XXXL

March 22, 2017 20:03 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

Every leader needs a few good men… When it came to George’s security detail, he wanted a few good looking men. George was oddly specific about the men he entrusted to make sure he was safe. As we learn, he should have been a little less concerned with looks and a little more concerned with their loyalty towards him.

Washington 9 - The First Continental Breakfast

March 02, 2017 23:36 - 1 hour - 34.4 MB

If you could pick anyone from any period in time; who do you think could have done a better job at being the general of the revolutionary forces? We had a few ideas… Also on this episode, we discuss two of Washingtons closest friends, what he does to stop the spread of diseases and the way he felt about the treatment of POWs during the Revolutionary War times.

Washington 8 - Public Enemy & Co.

February 13, 2017 22:49 - 59 minutes - 27.2 MB

Our pal, and first president of the US, George Washington didn’t start the American Revolution by himself. He definitely had some friends that radicalized his beliefs as well as helped shape his thoughts into actionable concepts. We briefly touch on the first and second continental congress. Then we get into the shit… George becomes general and the Americans get their first taste of battle.

Washington 7 - One Dolla Holla

February 02, 2017 22:40 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MB

George Washington may be on the $1 bill, but he was certainly not a man made of money. George loved the finer things in life and wasn’t afraid to spend those Benji's to get them. What’s a man to do when he seems to outspend himself at every turn? … That discussion and more on this episode of POTUS life.

Washington 6 - The BEST Thrower

February 02, 2017 22:35 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MB

One cup Religion, 3 tsp. magical springs, a deck of playing cards, a pinch of bribery, some poop problems and a dash of Charles Willson Peale. Bake for one hour.

Washington 5 - Spanish Fly For A White Guy

January 15, 2017 20:01 - 1 hour - 29.1 MB

In today’s episode of POTUS Life, we take a look at the sex life of our first President. We also do some exploration into the subject of slavery in America. Because nothing says ‘future award winning podcast’ like sex and slavery.

Washington 4 - A Drunken Discussion of the Seven Years War

January 07, 2017 19:12 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MB

This episode is brought to you by some really tasty whiskey… Apparently we forgot to talk about the French and Indian War / Seven Years War / Third Silesian War / Pomeranian War in episode 3. 

Washington 3 - Into the Woods

December 17, 2016 00:00 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MB

So, George decided to take a few trips into the woods... SPOILER ALERT... Nothing ends well. This episode we take a deeper look into the bumbles of Fort Necessity and Braddock's Campaign.

Washington 2 - Boy George

November 30, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 34 MB

Join us as we take a stroll through George Washington's childhood. First, we focus on how George's family arrived in the new world (aka America). We then dive into what little we know about his upbringing. To finish the episode off we follow young George as he delivers a message to the French. Where he treks deep into the Ohio wilderness and plays a little Indian dress-up.

Washington 1 - A Conversation with Ray Harris

November 24, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 29.3 MB

Ray Harris is a well-known history podcaster. We were lucky enough that he decided to join us on our very first Special Episode. Ray answers some questions, has a few laughs, and helps us pierce the paragon that is George Washington.