Imperfect Men

By: Cody Reynolds & Stephen Alexander
  • Summary

  • Ever wondered about the people who signed the documents that founded America? Every other week, we rank the Founding Fathers of the United States, from Andrew Adams to George Wythe. Join us as we cover these Imperfect Men.

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    Cody Reynolds & Stephen Alexander
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Episodes
  • 52: Nathaniel Gorham
    Feb 11 2025

    On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the man who would be okay with us having a king, Nathaniel Gorham.


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    Sources

    · Hauptman, Laurence M. Conspiracy of Interests: Iroquois Dispossession and the Rise of New York State. Syracuse, NY; Syracuse U. Press, 2001.

    · Morton, Joseph C. Shapers of the Great Debate at the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Santa Barbara, CA: Greenwood, 2006.

    · See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources


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    38 mins
  • 51: Nicholas Gilman (with Q&A)
    Jan 28 2025

    On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the Creature from the Exeter Lagoon, Nicholas Gilman, as well as review some fun statistics from the first 50 subjects and answer a few listener questions.


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    Sources

    · Wright, Jr., Robert K., and Morris J. MacGregor, Jr. Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution. Washington, DC: U.S. Army Center of Military History, 1987.

    · See pinned post on Bluesky for list of general sources


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    46 mins
  • 50: Elbridge Gerry
    Jan 14 2025

    On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss Elbridge Gerry, gerrymandering, grumbles, and the nature of the word “gubernatorial.”


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    Sources

    · Billias, George. Elbridge Gerry: Founding Father and Republican Statesman. New York City, NY: McGraw-Hill, 1976.

    · Glynn, John C., Jr., and Grace Keiper Staller. “Elbridge Gerry.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 17 Dec 2024.

    · Seabrook, Nick. One Person, One Vote: A Surprising History of Gerrymandering in America. New York City, NY: Pantheon Books, 2022.

    · Witcover, Jules. The American Vice-Presidency: From Irrelevance to Power. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Books, 2014.

    · See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources


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    51 mins

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