Lyndon B. Johnson has an inarguably mixed reputation as both a person and President. On one hand, he was able to move a lot of progressive legislation through congress, on the other he routinely cheated on his wife and exposed himself to colleagues. Known in his time as being brash and crude, history has rewritten the legacy of LBJ’s life to exclude the less savory bits. This week, we’re digging into both sides of the story.

Every year cities across the world host parades, people throw cabbages at one another, and we toast to St. Patrick. Notorious for bringing Christianity to Ireland while also kicking the snakes out, this week we’re digging into the real story of St. Patrick’s life.

A member of the famed and tragic “27 club” Jim Morrison is as famous for his lifestyle as his music. But there is more to that story than most of us know. This week, we’re digging into the short, chaotic, and brutal life of Jim Morrison.

Were Bonnie and Clyde really two romantic outlaws who went down in a blaze of glory together or simply a couple of incompetent but lucky crooks who happened to make headlines when America needed a sexy distraction? Listen to this week’s episode and decide for yourself.

Joan Crawford was many things: notorious Hollywood bombshell, relentless self-promoter, alleged child abuser, petty rival, and so much more. Listen to this week’s episode for all the details.

There was so much to include in this week’s episode we had to leave out the part where Howard Hughes drunkenly ran over and killed a pedestrian with his car.

This week’s episode explores the complicated, overly-sanitized legacy of author and Christian apologist, C.S. Lewis. He’s definitely not who you thought he was.

George Washington served as a Revolutionary War General, America’s first president, and he also enslaved, exploited, and abused hundreds of people.

This week's episode is all about The Man in Black, Johnny Cash. Musician, philanderer, activist, and occasional drug smuggler.

Episode 52 is all about Caravaggio. You may know him because of his masterful use of light and shadows, but how familiar are with his satirical poetry or sword fighting skills? Get familiar by listening to this episode.