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This week on Imperfect Men: John Lansing, respected public figure and principled opponent of the Constitution, walks out of his hotel to send a letter and is never seen again. Did he fall in the river and accidentally drown, or was he the victim of a vast conspiracy he was trying to uncover?

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England hasn't done this well in America since Bladensburg.

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In the midst of your Independence Day plans, it's the perfect day to check out Imperfect Men, the podcast that looks at all of the Founding Fathers from Andrew Adams to George Wythe. Hope you'll give it a listen! #history #FourthofJuly #US @aopnetwork.bsky.social shows.acast.com/imperfect-men

On this special episode, Cody and Steve discuss the early celebrations of American Independence Day, the long journey of the Declaration of Independence, and reflect upon some memories from the 4th of July.

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It was signed on August 2nd. It was approved on July 4th.

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If you’re curious about the Lee Resolution and why July 2nd is, in some ways, more important than the 4th, take a listen to our special episode on it.

OMG I can't believe I forgot it's John Adams' independence day. The better one!!

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After a long hiatus, the quest for historical markers is back with a vengeance. I'll be reposting what I salvaged from the Twitter archive (the text and pictures are saved, the videos are lost), but new content will come eventually. Thanks for your support!

🚨🚨🚨 All subscribers to Imperfect Men should be seeing a random episode from 2023 appearing in your feeds. This is part two of the re-recording we recently finished of our John Adams episode. The original episode has been replaced by part one of a two-parter. We did this because both of us were…

On this episode, Cody and Steve try to pierce the fog of history as they discuss the mysterious foundling from Savannah, Edward Langworthy. This is the way.

A new episode is now available! After assuming office in 1817, Monroe decided to go on a tour of New England and the Midwest. Learn all about the unanticipated ups and downs the President experienced on the way by listening in! #history #POTUS #Monroe www.presidenciespodcast.com/the-travelin...

As promised, it's time for the Tale of Thorvald Chatterbox! If his revivification in Viga-Glum's saga and his bashing of Gudmund with an oar left you wanting more Chatterbox, this fun tale from the Flateyjarbók is for you. We think you'll enjoy this little gem!

Episode 116: Migration, Crime, and Politics in Australia's Roaring 20s | 1921 is out now! #australia #history 🗃️

New episode out now! 👑 The caliphate is in crisis: rebellions wrack the provinces and the eternal expansion has ceased. Who better to deal with this than an entitled manchild? Join us for rude poems, wine drinking, and all the symptoms of decline.

Karl Knutsson Bonde gives up the rule in Sweden to the German born King of Denmark Kristian I and the Kalmar Union is once again ruled by the same monarch. But will Kristian be able to keep this unstable union together and will he follow our two simple rules for success?

New Episode! 122: Ptolemaic Egypt - The Good, the Bad, and the Fatty Ptolemy VIII returns to Egypt in 145 and launches a wave of terror against his enemies, including his own family, as the manipulation of his two wives Cleopatra II and III leads to civil war in 132. tinyurl.com/4pjvr33e

THIS IS PORTSMOUTH!!! On this episode, Cody and Steve talk about the (presumably) chiseled King Leonidas of the Revolution, John Langdon.

New episode out now! 👑 We've resisted reform for decades, and now the whole caliphate is on fire: the empire is contracting from al-Andalus to Khorasan with threats both internal and external. Will Hisham be able to hold it together, or is this the end for the Umayyads?

A new episode is now available! In my discussion with Laurence Jurdem on his new book, we explore the legacy & leadership qualities of George H. W. Bush that still resonate today — trust, humility, & an unwavering respect for institutions. #history #POTUS www.presidenciespodcast.com/the-hidden-p...

The Bourbons are back! What could go wrong? battleroyalepodcast.wordpress.com/2026/06/03/e...

On this episode, Cody and Steve lament the lack of authentic portraits for state Chief Justices as they discuss the principled Quaker from New Jersey, James Kinsey.

A new episode is here and things are getting tough for Karl, with three separate wars on his plate. But, he does have a great commander in Jacob de la Gardie and a fancy new weapon from France...!

For very unfortunate reasons, the Unsung History episode with @kevinmkruse.bsky.social on the Southern Strategy is once again highly relevant. Learn all about how the Republican Party first started tapping into racism to win white voters in the South.

Haven't listened to the latest episode yet? Hope you'll check it out to learn more about Samuel Southard, a political powerhouse from New Jersey who ultimately found himself on the wrong side of Andrew Jackson. #history #POTUS #Navy #NJ www.presidenciespodcast.com/a-figure-of-...

On this episode, Steve and Cody discuss the persistent nominee and 18th century doppelganger of Larry Fine, Rufus King.

A new episode is now available! Join us as we dive into the second act of Samuel Southard’s career as he navigated the fractious politics of the Adams administration and a high-stakes personal vendetta with Andrew Jackson. #history #POTUS #Navy www.presidenciespodcast.com/a-figure-of-...

New episode out now! 👑 Yazid II was deemed to be an insufficient successor to Umar, but the succession happened before anyone could change things. Will Yazid beat expectations and make the caliphate prosper, or will he follow in the footsteps of his namesake?

On this episode, Steve and Cody discuss William Samuel Johnson, the legal genius and educator that guided the final text of the Constitution.

120: The Seleucid Empire - Writing on the Wall The civil war of Demetrius II, Antiochus VI, and Diodotus Tryphon destabilizes Syria and the west, allowing Mithridates I of Parthia to conquer Babylon in 141 and forcing Demetrius to command a (botched) expedition to retake it. tinyurl.com/2etbwhua

King Chris is here! Yesterday we finally reached the best named Swedish monarch on Kingdom. But was his reign really the golden age for the Kalmar Union as some historians have said and will he live up to such a prestigious name?

This week's episode keeps us in Maryland and follows up the weirdest signer's name with the blandest signer's name, Thomas Johnson.

How will Glum escape the clutches of the violent Killer-Skuta? And will Hallvard get fat on the livestock of his neighbors or will he finally face justice? And when will we ever get back to those kindly cousins who are destined to kill each other? Find out in the latest episode of Saga Thing!

119: The Rise of the Parthian Empire - From Arsaces to Mithridates I As Rome consolidated the Mediterranean under her hegemony, the Parthians were poised to conquer Iran and Mesopotamia. This episode explores how the Arsacids forged their empire that they'd rule for 500 years. tinyurl.com/sr6hkcrx

Quote post with something good that lasted longer than the Confederacy (1861-1865) Star Wars original trilogy (1977-83)

A new episode is now available - episode 300 of the podcast! 🎉 We begin our journey through the Monroe presidency with his 1817 inauguration and his work to bring together his new Cabinet. Hope you'll give it a listen! #history #POTUS #Monroe www.presidenciespodcast.com/the-monster-...

I love how in KOTOR, you assemble your "ostensibly Good Guy squad" consisting of: - Temu Han Solo - Manic Pixie Dream Girl - Radical Twilek Edward & her pet dog - A proudly genocidal war criminal - Pale Goth Emo Girl - Dollar Tree Jules Winnford - & Lippy MurderBot 9000