No majority. No chill. And definitely no evidence of a“corrupt bargain.” In this fact-loaded and fire-starting Season 1 finale, Kyle and Eric break down the 1824 presidential election—where Andrew Jackson lost, cried foul, and stomped back to his slave plantation while John Quincy Adams calmly walked into the White House with the receipts.

We’ve got:🔥Jackson throwing a historic hissy fit
🔥Henry Clay being classier than everyone
🔥JQA flexing a resume that shames your LinkedIn
🔥Populist chaos, press drama, and congressional side-eyes

Seriously—who knew 1824 would read like a messy group chat with powdered wigs?

🎧 If you love U.S. history, political takedowns, myth-busting, and two very opinionated hosts calling out 19th-century nonsense in real time, this one’s for you.

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Because history doesn’t have to be boring. It just has to be petty, accurate, and full of receipts.

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He had the receipts, the vision, and the plan—Congress just brought the drama.

In this episode, Eric and Kyle finally dive into the presidency of John Quincy Adams, aka the king of "I told you so." Civil War? Called it. National highways? Pitched them. A naval academy and an astronomical observatory? Yes, please. JQA was ready to launch the country forward—unfortunately, the Jacksonians showed up with nothing but bad vibes and anti-nerd energy.

We’re spilling all the tea:
⚖️ A federal showdown with Georgia’s militia
🚧 Infrastructure dreams crushed under petty politics
📉 A legacy nearly erased—but not on our watch

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Before John Quincy Adams became America’s most forgettable president, he was basically a Founding Father Nepo Baby turned globe-trotting prodigy.

In this episode, Kyle and Eric dive into JQA’s chaotic and impressive early life—getting inoculated before vaccines were cool, becoming a teenage diplomat fluent in multiple languages, and turning down a seat on the Supreme Court because he “didn’t feel like it.”

We’re talking European power moves, Founding Father family drama, and alleged skinny-dipping in colonial streams. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to grow up journaling every historical moment and getting career advice from Ben Franklin, this one’s for you.

🎧 Hit play to hear why John Quincy Adams peaked way before the White House.

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