George H W Bush

Last time we were quite impressed with Bush last time in early life. But what about now he is starting to run for president? Does he change? does he become Reagan's lapdog? a spineless jellyfish? hmmm. lets find out.

Last time we were quite impressed with Bush last time in early life. But what about now he is starting to run for president? Does he change? does he become Reagan's lapdog? a spineless jellyfish? hmmm. lets find out.

41.2 George H W Bush

Before Dubya Bush, there was Daddy Bush. he is perhaps the most overlooked of modern presidents due to his single term, but who was this man? What was his early life? Find out in ep1!

Before Dubya Bush, there was Daddy Bush. he is perhaps the most overlooked of modern presidents due to his single term, but who was this man? What was his early life? Find out in ep1!

41.1 George H W Bush

Ronald Reagan

In Part 3 we cover the end of Reagan's presidency. At the start of his presidency he got all he wanted to do done. So what now? Russia! (and corruption - a fair bit of that) 

In Part 3 we cover the end of Reagan's presidency. At the start of his presidency he got all he wanted to do done. So what now? Russia! (and corruption - a fair bit of that)

40.3 Ronald Reagan

In episode 2 of 3 for Reagan we cover his rise to the big seat. And then when he is there, what is he going to do? who knows? (We all know, it's tax reform. It's aways about tax with this guy)

In episode 2 of 3 for Reagan we cover his rise to the big seat. And then when he is there, what is he going to do? who knows? (We all know, it's tax reform. It's aways about tax with this guy)

40.2 Ronald Reagan

We now come to the father of the modern GOP: Ronald Reagan. The Actor! Just think what thoughts the young Reagan may have had: What will LA be like? Will I ever be a A-list star? And why were there so many damn commies around!? Find out in this episode!

We now come to the father of the modern GOP: Ronald Reagan. The Actor! Just think what thoughts the young Reagan may have had: What will LA be like? Will I ever be a A-list star? And why were there so many damn commies around!? Find out in this episode!

40.1 Ronald Reagan

Jimmy Carter

He is now held in regard as the beloved ex-president - the sage old man. But when he was president he was not so well liked. So what is the truth behind the first person we have ever covered who is still alive!?

He is now held in regard as the beloved ex-president - the sage old man. But when he was president he was not so well liked. So what is the truth behind the first person we have ever covered who is still alive!?

39.2 Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter has the honour of being the first living person we have covered. In this episode find out about his early life, his smile, and his not so humble peanut farm!

Jimmy Carter has the honour of being the first living person we have covered. In this episode find out about his early life, his smile, and his not so humble peanut farm!

39.1 Jimmy Carter

Gerald Ford

We have covered his early life as an all American football star and war hero - now for part two where... he... erm... becomes president despite no one wanting him and he annoys everyone? Yep.

We have covered his early life as an all American football star and war hero - now for part two where... he... erm... becomes president despite no one wanting him and he annoys everyone? Yep.

38.2 Gerald Ford

After the chaos of Nixon, Ford is not as well known. So who was this all American footballer done good? Where did he come from? Find out!

After the chaos of Nixon, Ford is not as well known. So who was this all American footballer done good? Where did he come from? Find out!

38.1 Gerald Ford

Richard Nixon

In Nixon's final part we mostly cover the watergate scandal and then we judge him. I wonder if one will affect the other? 

In Nixon's final part we mostly cover the watergate scandal and then we judge him. I wonder if one will affect the other?

37.3 Richard Nixon

We rate all the American Presidents of the USA

I love this so much. I learn so many new things and I am entertained at the same time. Brilliant.

So glad I found this!

If you like history and humor this podcast is for you. I can’t stop listening.

Funny and informative!

American Presidents: Totalus Rankium

We finish off Washington’s busy life by looking into how he went from winning the war, to being president. It was not an easy journey - there was political infighting, rebellions, the French, the British and so many distracting ladies. How is one supposed to set up a brand new republic in such conditions? 

We finish off Washington’s busy life by looking into how he went from winning the war, to being president. It was not an easy journey - there was political infighting, rebellions, the French, the British and so many distracting ladies. How is one supposed to set up a brand new republic in such conditions?

1.2 George Washington

Grover Cleveland

Grover Cleveland, or Big Steve to his friends, wanted to be a lawyer. So when he uncle gave him the opportunity he went for it. From then on he goes from one job to the next until he finds himself president! Shame about all the skeletons in the cupboard…

Grover Cleveland, or Big Steve to his friends, wanted to be a lawyer. So when he uncle gave him the opportunity he went for it. From then on he goes from one job to the next until he finds himself president! Shame about all the skeletons in the cupboard…

22.1 Grover Cleveland

Chester Arthur

Arthur is not the most well known of presidents, but that does not mean he did not achieve much in his early life. Who else managed this level of corruption? Who else could claim to benefit from the patronage system so well? Who else was so much of a Conkling man? He may be a coaster, but damn it, he could coast like the best of them. 

Arthur is not the most well known of presidents, but that does not mean he did not achieve much in his early life. Who else managed this level of corruption? Who else could claim to benefit from the patronage system so well? Who else was so much of a Conkling man? He may be a coaster, but damn it, he could coast like the best of them.

21.1 Chester Arthur

Chester Arthur finds himself the first unwilling president of the United States. The bad news: He has done nothing but embrace a corrupt form of government his whole adult life - and now finds himself pushed to the top by a man who killed another president to allow this system to continue. The good news: He has a mighty moustache. Let's see how we rank him!

Chester Arthur finds himself the first unwilling president of the United States. The bad news: He has done nothing but embrace a corrupt form of government his whole adult life - and now finds himself pushed to the top by a man who killed another president to allow this system to continue. The good news: He has a mighty moustache. Let's see how we rank him!

21.2 Chester Arthur

It's a big one! A young axe-wielding turkey-murderer set out one day to find his fortune - little did he know that his path would lead him to become the president of a country on the verge of civil war. But just how did Abraham get there? How was he with the ladies? Did he tell a ripping good yearn? was he really all that honest? Find out in this week's Totalus Rankium (With improved sound!) 

It's a big one! A young axe-wielding turkey-murderer set out one day to find his fortune - little did he know that his path would lead him to become the president of a country on the verge of civil war. But just how did Abraham get there? How was he with the ladies? Did he tell a ripping good yearn? was he really all that honest? Find out in this week's Totalus Rankium (With improved sound!)

16.1 Abraham Lincoln

John Adams

We start our look at the second president of the United States, the one and only John Adams (apart from the other John Adams who comes a bit later). In this episode we go from his childhood fishing, playing marbles and rearranging cattle, up to his adventures crossing the ocean blue on his way to France. Join us on a tale of love, betrayal, courtroom drama and pirates!

We start our look at the second president of the United States, the one and only John Adams (apart from the other John Adams who comes a bit later). In this episode we go from his childhood fishing, playing marbles and rearranging cattle, up to his adventures crossing the ocean blue on his way to France. Join us on a tale of love, betrayal, courtroom drama and pirates!

2.1 John Adams

Ulysses S Grant

AUDIO: It would seem Jamie's mic dropped out during recording resulting in him seemingly recording his part from a small tin box. I've done the best i can to boost he volume, but I'm afraid he is a bit quiet throughout.  Grant has won the civil war for the US, but now the peace needs to be won - and that apparently is a lot harder job. Surrounded by corrupt businessmen politicians, Grant wants to use his presidency to make the country a better place. But unfortunately the real world gets in the way...

AUDIO: It would seem Jamie's mic dropped out during recording resulting in him seemingly recording his part from a small tin box. I've done the best i can to boost he volume, but I'm afraid he is a bit quiet throughout.  Grant has won the civil war for the US, but now the peace needs to be won - and that apparently is a lot harder job. Surrounded by corrupt businessmen politicians, Grant wants to use his presidency to make the country a better place. But unfortunately the real world gets in the way...

18.2 Ulysses S Grant

Adams arrives in Europe with his son, determined to get the fench on side with his team of diplomates. One problem: he hates his team, and he doesn't trust the french...  In this episode, find out exactly how much John did to shape the role of Vice President, and how he was politically beaten up by his own party more than anyone else.  He had a lot to live u to after Washington - find out if he is an A-meri-CAN, or A-meri-can't. 

Adams arrives in Europe with his son, determined to get the fench on side with his team of diplomates. One problem: he hates his team, and he doesn't trust the french...  In this episode, find out exactly how much John did to shape the role of Vice President, and how he was politically beaten up by his own party more than anyone else.  He had a lot to live u to after Washington - find out if he is an A-meri-CAN, or A-meri-can't.

2.2 John Adams

Andrew Johnson

The country is torn apart, the war may be over but the president is dead - in steps Johnson; it is up to him to make sure that all the pain and suffering is not for nothing- that the country can learn from its mistakes and move forward. Sorry, he’s doing what? Oh dear…

The country is torn apart, the war may be over but the president is dead - in steps Johnson; it is up to him to make sure that all the pain and suffering is not for nothing- that the country can learn from its mistakes and move forward. Sorry, he’s doing what? Oh dear…

17.2 Andrew Johnson 

James Garfield

Garfield is now president and is ready to deal with all the issues facing modern America. We spend this episode looking into how he deals with the corruption that is rife within the political - Hang on! What’s that!?    Looks like we have something else to focus on this episode…

Garfield is now president and is ready to deal with all the issues facing modern America. We spend this episode looking into how he deals with the corruption that is rife within the political - Hang on! What’s that!?  Looks like we have something else to focus on this episode…

20.2 James Garfield

Millard Fillmore

Fillmore did not get off to the best of starts last episode, so he has a lot to do to win us round this week. Let’s hope he doesn’t sign into law something that enforces a systemic enslaving of an oppressed people, or something like that…

Fillmore did not get off to the best of starts last episode, so he has a lot to do to win us round this week. Let’s hope he doesn’t sign into law something that enforces a systemic enslaving of an oppressed people, or something like that…

13.2 Millard Fillmore

Thomas becomes secretary of state after getting back from France, and from then on he is at the centre of Us politics. But how does he do? He has a dream of an agrarian utopia, but are his cheeses big enough? Are there too many Megalonyxs? Why have pirate declared war on them? And what is Burr up to now? Jefferson will have to overcome many obstacles if he wants to score high in this episode. 

Thomas becomes secretary of state after getting back from France, and from then on he is at the centre of Us politics. But how does he do? He has a dream of an agrarian utopia, but are his cheeses big enough? Are there too many Megalonyxs? Why have pirate declared war on them? And what is Burr up to now? Jefferson will have to overcome many obstacles if he wants to score high in this episode.

3.2 Thomas Jefferson

During the Civil war, Lincoln needed someone, anyone, who would fight. Enter a general with a Greek name, a taste for drink and a 'bigger picture' attitude. Known as Hiram, Ulysses, Sam, 'Unconditional Surrender' and 'The Butcher', Grant went by many names, but who was he? Find out!

During the Civil war, Lincoln needed someone, anyone, who would fight. Enter a general with a Greek name, a taste for drink and a 'bigger picture' attitude. Known as Hiram, Ulysses, Sam, 'Unconditional Surrender' and 'The Butcher', Grant went by many names, but who was he? Find out!

18.1 Ulysses S Grant

After spending some time getting to know the Tzar and the war torn countries of Europe, John finds himself back home. He has plans. Big plans. He can see just how to make the US as rich in culture, and as strong economically as Europe. All he has to do is get people to stop laughing at him. And if only that oaf Jackson would just go away... 

After spending some time getting to know the Tzar and the war torn countries of Europe, John finds himself back home. He has plans. Big plans. He can see just how to make the US as rich in culture, and as strong economically as Europe. All he has to do is get people to stop laughing at him. And if only that oaf Jackson would just go away...

6.2 John Q Adams

John Tyler

Ok, so he didn't do great last time, but now he is president, and with that comes the opportunity to wow us. Find out how he annoyed pretty much everyone, including his children, until he finally went away! Also: was he a pervy old man? Did he contribute to the almost-collapse of the republic? Did he have a *ahem* massive cannon? Find out!

Ok, so he didn't do great last time, but now he is president, and with that comes the opportunity to wow us. Find out how he annoyed pretty much everyone, including his children, until he finally went away! Also: was he a pervy old man? Did he contribute to the almost-collapse of the republic? Did he have a *ahem* massive cannon? Find out!

10.2 John Tyler

Our first Viking president! it's James Garfield. He is not very well known, but perhaps he is a hidden gem. Find out how his adventures on the seven seas went, his time during the war and discover just exactly why that money was 'resting' in his account.

Our first Viking president! it's James Garfield. He is not very well known, but perhaps he is a hidden gem. Find out how his adventures on the seven seas went, his time during the war and discover just exactly why that money was 'resting' in his account.

20.1 James Garfield

The stage is set: the war hero William H Harrison is ready to take the country into a new golden age. The spoils system: Gone! Jacksonian policies: Gone! Time to set the country on the right track… cough cough cough

The stage is set: the war hero William H Harrison is ready to take the country into a new golden age. The spoils system: Gone! Jacksonian policies: Gone! Time to set the country on the right track… cough cough cough

9.2 William H Harrison

Martin Van Buren

He didn’t do too badly in our first episode. But now Van Buren is at the top, and can he stay there? Everything is looking good: he has a new party behind him and the support of Jackson, surely nothing can go wrong. Whats that? The money isn’t working anymore? Why not? Oh, that’s not good, is it?

He didn’t do too badly in our first episode. But now Van Buren is at the top, and can he stay there? Everything is looking good: he has a new party behind him and the support of Jackson, surely nothing can go wrong. Whats that? The money isn’t working anymore? Why not? Oh, that’s not good, is it?

8.2 Martin Van Buren

Andrew Jackson

After New Orleans, Jackson finds himself one of the most popular men in the country. He has a head full of idea as to how the country should be run, and it starts with those in power not being in power any more. What does this mean for the Republic? Find out as we rate Andrew Jackson, one of the most controversial presidents.

After New Orleans, Jackson finds himself one of the most popular men in the country. He has a head full of idea as to how the country should be run, and it starts with those in power not being in power any more. What does this mean for the Republic? Find out as we rate Andrew Jackson, one of the most controversial presidents.

7.2 Andrew Jackson

James Polk

Polk was born a sickly child (perhaps with a massive head) His parent feared the worst, he couldn’t even hold down his job in the local shop. So how did he go from this to president? Did it involve hard work? Yes. Did it involve luck? Yes. Did it involve someone sticking a sharp implement somewhere near where the sun is known not to shine? Most definitely.

Polk was born a sickly child (perhaps with a massive head) His parent feared the worst, he couldn’t even hold down his job in the local shop. So how did he go from this to president? Did it involve hard work? Yes. Did it involve luck? Yes. Did it involve someone sticking a sharp implement somewhere near where the sun is known not to shine? Most definitely.

11.1 James Polk

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