Happy Birthday Mr. President!

Jeff Myers & Karissa Slate

With each episode published on the birthday of a President of the United States, this podcast dives into the personal and professional lives of those who have held the highest office in the land since 1789. Join Jeff Myers and Karissa Slate on an adventure through American history as they share the good, the bad, and the ugly details of the presidents' personal life stories covering everyone from President George Washington to President Donald Trump!

  1. Episode 44 - James K. Polk

    11/02/2020

    Episode 44 - James K. Polk

    James K. Polk was born on November 2, 1795 in Mecklenburg County, NC, and he was the 11th President of the United States. Historically one of our nation's lesser known presidents, Polk did more in one term than many presidents have done in two terms! Thanks to Polk, America spans "from sea to shining sea!" Learn more on this episode of #HappyBirthdayMrPresident about the first darkhorse candidate, and the man who died a short three months after leaving office at the young age of 53.

    21 min
  2. Episode 43 - Warren G. Harding

    11/02/2020

    Episode 43 - Warren G. Harding

    Warren G. Harding was born on November 2, 1865 in Corsica, OH, and he was the 29th President of the United States. The former teacher, insurance salesman, and newspaper man was, arguably, the most corrupt president in American history! Stories of extramarital affairs, nervous breakdowns, and an illegitimate child followed Harding throughout his political career. And is it true he was the first president to appear on the World Series of Poker?! Learn more on this episode of #HappyBirthdayMrPresident as we discuss a president from Ohio, and who died of mysterious circumstances while traveling in San Francisco, CA!

    19 min
  3. Episode 42 - John Adams

    10/30/2020

    Episode 42 - John Adams

    John Adams was born on October 30, 1735 in Braintree (now Quincy), MA, and he was the 2nd President of the United States. Feisty and hot-tempered, Adams represented the British soldiers accused of murder in the Boston Massacre. He was a consummate statesman serving the newly established United States of America as Minister to France, the Netherlands, and England. He was a colleague of Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. Although he found being Vice President under Washington to be a most "insignificant office." Learn more about "His Rotundity" on this episode of #HappyBirthdayMrPresident!

    21 min
  4. Episode 41 - Theodore Roosevelt

    10/27/2020

    Episode 41 - Theodore Roosevelt

    Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858 in New York, NY, and he was the 26th President of the United States. Born a sickly & asthmatic child, Teddy worked his body to become one of the roughest & toughest presidents in our nation's history. He was a Rough Rider in the Spanish-American War, a Nobel Prize winner, and a staunch conservationist of our nations natural resources. Learn more about this accidental president on this episode of #HappyBirthdayMrPresident. And is it true he inspired the lyrics to a Van Halen song?!

    22 min
  5. Episode 40 - Dwight D. Eisenhower

    10/14/2020

    Episode 40 - Dwight D. Eisenhower

    Dwight D. Eisenhower was born on October 14, 1890 in Dennison, TX, and was the 34th President of the United States. "Ike" was a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and rose to the rank of 5-Star General. He was Supreme Allied Commander during WW II, and orchestrated Operation Overlord (D-Day). His favorite pastime was playing golf, and he had a long history with Augusta National golf course, home of the Masters. Learn more on this episode of #HappyBirthdayMrPresident about a boy from the "wrong side of the tracks." And is it true he drank 15 cups of coffee a day, and won an Emmy?!

    26 min
  6. Episode 39 - Chester A. Arthur

    10/05/2020

    Episode 39 - Chester A. Arthur

    Chester A. Arthur was born on October 5, 1829 in Fairfield, VT, and he was the 21st President of the United States. Not elected as President, Chester Arthur assumed the presidency upon the death of James A. Garfield. He said, "God knows I do not want the place I was never elected to." On this episode of #HappyBirthdayMrPresident, learn more about the "GQ" President, the dapper dresser who was known to change clothes multiple times each day. And is it true that his wife Nell was a professional singer?!

    19 min
  7. Episode 38 - Rutherford B. Hayes

    10/04/2020

    Episode 38 - Rutherford B. Hayes

    Rutherford B. Hayes was born on October 4, 1822 in Delaware, OH, and he was the 19th President of the United States. He was elected in the tumultuous Election of 1876, losing the popular vote & eventually being elected by a committee! He helped support the founding of Ohio State University, and quite possibly was the first POTUS to swim in the Pacific Ocean. Learn more about the president whose wife was the first "First Lady." #HappyBirthdayMrPresident

    21 min
  8. Episode 37 - Jimmy Carter

    10/01/2020

    Episode 37 - Jimmy Carter

    James Earl "Jimmy" Carter was born on October 1, 1924 in Plains, GA, and he was the 39th President of the United States. Carter was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, and served on a nuclear submarine in the early 1950s. He returned to Plains, GA after his father died to run the family peanut farm. He was elected in 1976 defeating incumbent Gerald Ford, and served one term, losing to Ronald Reagan in the Election of 1980. Jimmy Carter & his wife Rosalyn live in Plains, GA, and are actively involved in Habitat for Humanity. Join me & my special guest Creative Director Shelby Myers to learn more about the peanut president! And is it true his favorite movies are "Caddyshack" and "Star Wars?!"

    19 min
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With each episode published on the birthday of a President of the United States, this podcast dives into the personal and professional lives of those who have held the highest office in the land since 1789. Join Jeff Myers and Karissa Slate on an adventure through American history as they share the good, the bad, and the ugly details of the presidents' personal life stories covering everyone from President George Washington to President Donald Trump!

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  • Creator
    Jeff Myers & Karissa Slate
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Jeff Myers & Karissa Slate
  • Show Website
    Happy Birthday Mr. President!