American Esoterica

Episode 32 - Crumb of Equality

This is a story about the worst of intentions, and it is 100% about sex. Just not THAT kind.

Episode 31 - A Balance

Two names, two families, forever entwined. And it began even earlier than you know. 

Episode 30 - The Great American Road Trip, A Travelogue

Eight days, 11 states, 36 minutes of ill-advised anecdotes, two people on a mission to see, hear, touch, smell, and taste all the America. This one's a three-hander, giving you more America than you ever knew you wanted.
 

Episode 29 - Founding Father, Deadbeat Dad?, Part II

Think you've had a rocky relationship with your parents? You've got nothing on William Franklin, who loses everything for the cause of American... Dependence. This one gets dark. Part II of II (That's Roman-speak for 2!).

Episode 28 - Founding Father, Deadbeat Dad?, Part I

Benjamin Franklin may have been a beloved Founding Father, but not so much when you take the word "founding" out of it. In this first of two episodes, learn how a nearly inseparable relationship between father and son turned into a feud with historic consequences. 

Episode 27 - Presidential Potpourri

It's pop quiz time, and the subjects are "The Address of the Address," "Counting Commanders-in-Chief," "The War of Whenever," and "A King for a President." Good luck.

Episode 26 - One Woman, One Vote

The vote for millions came down to the vote of just one, and a short, sublime campaign of influence by a powerful figure. 

Episode 25 - The Sex Cult of Quality Flatware

The weird story behind an iconic American brand, featuring old-time religion, free love, presidential assassination,  and lots of silverware. 

Episode 24 - The Revolution Will Be Subsidized

Spy, saboteur, and financier of the Continental Army... Meet Haym Salomon, superhero of the Revolution.

Episode 23 - Wright Left

In 1982, one man conned his way into one of the biggest races in NASCAR, then disappeared without a trace for over forty years. Get ready for a hard left turn.