History. Rated R.

It's Craig's birthday! So we're celebrating how the man wants, not by talking about the history of Shakespeare's life but of Craig's favorite plays! Listen to some theater nerds talk about their love for ol' Will. The ONLY other Will we'll tolerate. Plus, hear the history of Shakespeare's favorite drink...ale!

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On the heels of Wollstonecraft being an OG feminist, Craig brings us into the 21st Century with several notable and notorious women who furthered and advanced the cause and work of feminism. Plus, in a delayed goodbye to Summer, a brief history of the Margarita!

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The rolls are reversed once more as Will regales Craig with the life story of Mary Wollstonecraft, one of feminisms early icons and writers, and the mother of Mary Shelley the author of Frankenstein. Hear the trials and tribulations that led to a life of immense importance in both feminist theory and literature. And are you hungry? Cook up Craig's recipe for Beef Wellington following the below!
This is our usual step by step approach.  Make sure you read through and have all the ingredients ready.
Step 1. In a heavy sauce pan, boil 1 cup vinegar together with one cup red wine and half a cup of sugar.  Boil it down to about 3/4 cup.  (Set aside.  This will be your sauce for the Wellington.)
Step 2. Chop 1and 1/2 pounds of button mushrooms in a blender. Then add the mushroom to a heavy large skillet with 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté, then sprinkle with salt to taste.
Step 3. Add 1/4 cup duck or goose liver pate’ to the skillet along with l tablespoon of chopped fresh thyme. (You have now created the coating for the fillet log.)
Step 4. Take a 3 pound fillet of beef log and lay bacon strips over it in a baking pan.  Then roast the beef at 400 degrees in the oven for 25 minutes.  Set the bacon strips and the drippings aside.
Step 5. After the filet rests for ten minutes, cover it all over with the mushroom/pate mix from Step 3).
Step 6. Roll out enough puff pastry dough to cover the fillet log. Place the log on the pastry dough and bring the edges up and around the log to cover it.  Seal the seam of the dough with egg white and press together.
Step 7. Place the fillet covered log seam down in a baking pan and brush all over with egg white.  Place in the refrigerator for one hour.  Then bring to room temperature.
Step 8. Bake the fillet log at 400 degrees for 35 minutes.  Let the fillet rest for 15 minutes, while you re-heat the sauce prepared in Step 1.
Step 9. Remove the fillet log to a cutting board.  Carefully cross cut the fillet into 3/4 inch rounds and serve with sauce on the side.
This dish is best served with Zinfandel and asparagus or broccoli.

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In honor of the Queen, we continue our celebration of British people! Historic British people! Two more iconic and important parliamentary speakers, Edmund Burke became the mentor to James Fox...only to have Fox betray him. Learn how Burke was an early champion of the colonies and was critical of the King for mistreating them. And hear his hurtful final words for his pupil Fox.

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God save the queen! Craig gives us a hot quick deep dive (mmm) into the history of the Monarchy and God damn are there a lot of Edwards. And Georges. 3 Charles'. 2 Elizabeths. We're running the gamut here. Plus, learn about a cocktail neither Craig NOR Will would want to drink...the Monarch Martini.

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Craig brings us the tale of ever the controversial astronomer, physicist, and engineer Galileo Galilei! How did the man himself up against the Catholic church? What role did the Medici Family play in his fame? Learn how his inventions and beliefs forever changed the way we approach science. Plus, two fan fact checks and reading your reviews!

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Craig has a curveball for today as we focus on great Parliamentary speakers of England, how the politics of the UK have often connected with the US', and an important update/request to listeners. Plus, a VERY in depth fan fact check.

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Pairs. They're better than singles. Better than unos. You know...they're better than who knows? Well today, Craig knows. He's walking us down another Hollywood memory lane commemorating the most iconic of Hollywood duos. From Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy to Nick and Nora Charles aka William Powell and Myrna Loy, hold our hands and let us walk you down the yellow brick f*cking road to Hollywood!

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Craig takes us on a quick overview of George W. Bush and Barack Obama's presidencies to round out and conclude our history of US Presidents. Will couldn't be more relieved. Plus, a quick history on a local Washing DC eatery adored by many, including President Obama, Ben's Chili Bowl!

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We're going to the movies! In a slight break from format, Craig and Will are gushing about the history of film and breaking down some problematic, and wonderful, classic films. If you enjoyed this kind of episode, let us know! We'd love to take you to the movies more often, if you know what we mean.
Also, famous silent (and later non-silent) actor John Barrymore's favorite cocktail, The Pimm's Cup, is discussed. Serve up one for yourself.
2 oz. Pimm’s No. 1 Cup
3/4 oz. Cointreau
¾ oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
3 thin cucumber wheels
6 fresh mint leaves
1 oz. ginger ale

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