History. Rated R.
History. Rated R.
Straw Hut Media
Let's be honest. History is full of f*cked up sh*t. But what are we gonna do, pretend like it never happened? Have a drink with your host, actor and writer Will Sterling, and his more qualified former Presidential Speechwriting co-host, Dr. Craig Smith. They unpack the silly, salacious, scandalous, and serious stuff in history. If we don't learn from the past, we're doomed to repeat it. So let's at least try to do it with honesty and, wherever possible, a laugh.
Happy Holidays from Craig and Santa! (And Bill what's his name)
Well hello, you! The show may not be returning but that doesn't mean we can't check in from time to time and wish you all a Happy Holidays and keep you abreast of the daily lives of Craig and Will. We hope you enjoy and have a happy and healthy end to your 2025! <3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 19, 2025
53 min
The Final Firstination - First Ladies Concludes and So Does History. Rated R.
Well friends, it's here. Not only the long awaited last episode of our VERY F*CKING long running series on the First Ladies, but Craig and I's final episode of History. Rated R. It's been quite the journey, to think an 80 year old child and a 37 year old man could stick together and still have fun all the way through 131 episodes?? Truly something we are immensely proud of and have been so grateful and honored to have you with us the 3+ years we've been doing this thing. We hope you enjoy this final adventure with us, and will go back and explore previous episodes if and when you inevitably miss us. To continue riffing on some of our movie titles...in the wise words of that one random un-numbered time Sean Connery returned as 007, will Craig and I return? "Never say never...again." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 4, 2025
1 hr 13 min
License to First - First Ladies Part 16
Laura Bush and Michelle Obama, two first ladies of very different parties (who would go on to be great friends) takes us to the penultimate part of both our first ladies saga...and of History. Rated R. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 20, 2025
51 min
Terror of Mechafirstzilla - First Ladies Part 15 (And a BIG announcement!)
Hillary Clinton gets her OWN episode! And rightfully so, from famous first lady to almost President herself, she continues to be history (rated r?) in the making. Plus, a big announcement from Will and Craig! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 6, 2025
1 hr 11 min
The Muppets First Wanted - First Ladies Part 14
Craig remains in his "Salad Days" as we take a look at Barbara Bush! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23, 2025
1 hr 10 min
Firstzilla vs. Megalon - First Ladies Part 13
Rosalind Carter gives way to dame Nancy Reagan as we barrell down toward our...FINAL COUNTDOWN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 9, 2025
1 hr 17 min
For First Eyes Only - First Ladies Part 12
We're back in Craig's "salad (tossing) days" focusing on the First Lady he knew well, considering he wrote speeches for her husband, Betty Ford! Plus! Some shocking progressive beliefs Republican used to hold in the 70's! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2025
50 min
Firstastic Beasts: The Secrets of Firstledore - First Ladies Part 11
Ladybird Johnson and Pat Nixon are our ladies in the limelight! After Will's GENEROUS birthday gift to Craig of a book about Mrs. Nixon, Craig is giving the facts back to you, the people! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 4, 2025
1 hr 1 min
Kingdom of the Planet of the First Ladies - First Ladies Part 10
We're well into the 20th Century! Mamie Eisenhower and Jackie Kennedy (aka Jackie O. which Will did not realize is the initial of the last name of her SECOND husband??) are our focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 14, 2025
1 hr 6 min
The Woman with the Golden Gun - First Ladies Part 9
Two ladies today but monumental and historic democrats in the White House, a bi-sexual legend and  buttoned up Bessie, Eleanore Roosevelt and Bess Truman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2025
53 min
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