History. Rated R.

Craig takes us on a journey of the important history leading up to and through the passing of the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote, and its key figures among the Suffragists along the way. But it wasn't all progressivism and sunshine and rainbows, just because "women" were allowed the right to vote most all women of color were prevented from doing so for another several decades.

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Cate the Great was great for a lot of reasons. She ruled Russia as its Empress for 34 years and got some shit done. She played the long game to get there, but by the time she ame to power, they were kissing the hem of her robes. Also...kind of a sex positivity icon!
Speaking of sex positive icons, our old pal Harry Craddock returns as we talk about the Corpse Reviver #2 as given to us by listener Michelle! Shake one up and sip along with us.
In a shaker add equal parts gin, lemon juice, cointreau and lillet blanc. Rinse the glass with a dash of absinthe, strain into a chilled glass, and granish with a luxardo cherry. Mazel y'all.

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William Jefferson Clinton was the man so many say had charisma and charm, but was also arguably a big f*cking creep who took advantage of several women, most notably the 24 year old White House intern Monica Lewinsky. Clinton was only the second president to be impeached but not removed from office. And he loved cheeseburgers. Hear a VERY brief history of how the "cheeseburger" came to be and how Wily Willy's pervy past was a lot more extensive and problematic than most today seem to recognize.

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Conservatives love him. Liberals love to hate him. In the shocked words of Doc Brown, "Ronald Reagan?? The actor!?" Yes, Ronald Reagan the actor became the President of the United States and simutaneously united and divided its people. Looking back on him now, there's much to be said, both negative and positive about the man. The AIDS crisis, Iran Contra, the war on drugs, hear Will and Craig discuss and politely debate.
AND! If you want to drink the Gipper's favorite cocktail, shake up OG History Rated R celebrity, Harry Craddock's recipe for the Orange Blosson Cocktail.
1/4 Italian Vermouth
1/4 Cointreau
1/2 Dry Gin
Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass and add cherry.

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Continuing with Craig's "Forest Gump years," we turn to his time working in the White House as a speechwriter for president Ford. What was the man like, how did he struggle with speeches, and how did Craig land the gig?? Plus, a brief history of his favorite food (Pot Roast) and we get our first NEGATIVE REVIEWWWWWW!

Want to cook up a Pot Roast to eat along with us? Try this one from Delishably!

Original Yankee Pot Roast
Ingredients
1 (3-pound) beef chuck roast
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 to 2 1/2 cups beef stock, divided
3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups chopped white onions
1 bay leaf, whole
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 275° and position a rack in the lower half of the oven. Pat the meat dry and season liberally on all sides with salt and pepper.

Set a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add the beef to the pot and sear evenly on all sides, using tongs to turn the roast, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining vegetable oil. Add the onion and thyme and cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent, about 6 minutes.

Increase the heat to medium-high. Deglaze the pot by adding 1/2 cup of the beef stock, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return the browned roast to the pot, adding more stock to come a little more than halfway up the meat (the amount of stock you’ll need will vary with the size of the roast). Bring to a simmer.
Once it’s simmering, remove the pot from the heat. Cover the top with a sheet of aluminum foil; then cover with the lid. Transfer the pot to the oven and cook until the beef is quite tender, 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Be sure the liquid in the pot is simmering, not boiling, and that there’s enough liquid to prevent the meat from drying out.

Remove the pot from the oven and arrange the vegetables and bay leaf around the meat. Cover and return to the oven for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and a knife slips easily in and out of the meat. Transfer the roast to a plate and tent with foil for 15 minutes.

To serve, slice against the grain, or use two forks to pull the beef into chunks. Discard the bay leaf and arrange the beef and vegetables on a platter. Spoon the sauce over the beef and vegetables and serve with mashed potatoes or buttered egg noodles.

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Considering last week's landmark supreme court decision to do some bullsh*t, we're discussing the history of Roe v. Wade itself, how it came to be, WHY it came to be, and what lead the court to reversing it. (Hint, it has to do with a lot of catholics.) Plus, a very quick history of the word, "cocktail." 
Read and follow Will's writing journey on Medium by clicking here! (medium.com/@williamjsterling) 

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They call it, "The Greatest Story Ever Told." But what if it was, "The Gayest Story Ever Told?" Bet you didn't know the Bible has its very own queer history, did you? We certainly hope we offend a few people, but mostly that we bring new meaning to terms like "beloved" and "exceed." Plus, in lieu of food or drinks, Craig and Will tell their very different but uplifting stories/histories of coming out. It's just a big queer episode all around!

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Mary I of England certainly had a reputation. So strong of a reputation in fact, she became known as "Bloody Mary." Why'd she get this creepy nickname that inspired a ridiculous children's mirror prank? Spoiler alert, it involves a lot of killing. Plus, Craig sings a wonderful tune for Will and an unprompted duet!
Want to drink up the less bloody favorite cocktail of Elizabeth II? Follow the recipe below for the Dubonnet Cocktail!
1 1/2 fl oz Dry Gin
2 fl oz Dubonnet
Shake or stir all ingrdients with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with an orange zest if you're feelin frisky.

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We've made it! Arguably the most talked about, drama'ed about, written about, argued about event in American Politics...Watergate! We appreciate your patience in giving so much attention to ol' Dick these past few episodes, so let's learn how the man got taken down. And to celebrate him and his love for the vitality loaf, cook yourself up Pat Nixon's recipe for it!
Pat Nixon's Meatloaf2 tablespoons butter1 cup finely chopped onions2 garlic cloves, minced3 slices white bead1 cup milk2 pounds lean ground beef2 eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon saltGround black pepper, to taste1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram2 tablespoons tomato puree2 tablespoons bread crumbs
Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking pan.
Melt butter in a saute pan, add garlic and saute until just golden -- do not brown. Let cool.
Dice bread and soak it in milk.
In a large mixing bowl, mix ground beef by hand with sauteed onions and garlic and bread pieces. Add eggs, salt, pepper, parsley, thyme and marjoram and mix by hand in a circular motion.
Turn this mixture into the prepared baking pan and pat into a loaf shape, leaving at least one inch of space around the edges to allow fat to run off.
Brush the top with the tomato puree and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to penetrate and to firm up the loaf.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Bake meatloaf on lower shelf of oven for 1 hour, or until meat is cooked through. Pour off accumulated fat several times while baking and after meat is fully c ooked. Let stand on wire rack for five minutes before slicing. Makes 6 servings."

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Nixon's road to the Presidency, as we've already seen in the 1960 election, was at times rocky but always steady. And we've officially reached Craig's "Forrest Gump days," in which he encouraged Nixon to run for President against Ronald Reagan. Plus, in lieu of a cocktail history...hear the history of the time Craig had martinis with Nixon!

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