Imperfect Men

Cody Reynolds & Stephen Alexander
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 77: John Jay

    2D AGO

    77: John Jay

    On this week's episode, Cody and Steve discuss the ambassador/Chief Justice/governor multitasker, John Jay. Sources ·        Bemis, Samuel Flagg. Jay’s Treaty: A Study in Commerce and Diplomacy. New Haven, CT: Yale U. Press, 1923. ·        Bemis, Samuel Flagg & Ferrell, Robert H. The American Secretaries of State and Their Diplomacy. New York City, NY: Cooper Square, 1963. ·        Littlefield, Daniel C. “John Jay, the Revolutionary Generation, and Slavery.” New York History 81, vol. 1 (2000), pp. 91-132. . Retrieved 6 Jan 2026. ·        Magnet, Myron. “The Education of John Jay.” City Journal 20, no. 1 (2010). . Retrieved 6 Jan 2026. ·        Stahr, Walter. John Jay: Founding Father. New York City, NY: Hambledon & London, 2005. ·        See General Sources page on webpage for general sources used Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  2. FEB 3

    Special 3: The Great Re-scoring

    On this special episode, Cody and Steve go back through with updated information and re-score the subjects that need it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  3. 76: William Jackson

    JAN 27

    76: William Jackson

    On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the only non-delegate to sign the Constitution and the Barry Bonds of the Convention, the secretary William Jackson. Sources ·        Fore, Samuel K. "William Jackson." In The Digital Encyclopedia of George Washington, edited by Zoie Horecny and Alexandra Montgomery. Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, 2012–. . Retrieved 4 Nov 2025. ·        “Maj. William Jackson.” The State Society of the Cincinnati of Pennsylvania. . Retrieved 4 Nov 2025. ·        Wright, Robert K., MacGregor, Morris J. Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution. Washington, DC: U.S. Army Center of Military History, 1987. ·        See General Sources page on the website to see the list of general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  4. Special 2: The Philadelphia Trip

    JAN 20

    Special 2: The Philadelphia Trip

    On this special episode, Cody and Steve talk about the sights seen during their November 2025 trip to Philadelphia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  5. 75: Jared Ingersoll

    JAN 13

    75: Jared Ingersoll

    On this first episode of America's semiquincentennial year, Steve and Cody discuss the ur-lawyer and Count Dooku in disguise, Jared Ingersoll. Sources ·        Peters, Thom. “From the Archives…” Views from the Hill (Fall 2009). Hopkins School. . Retrieved 28 Oct 2025. ·        Wright, Robert K., MacGregor, Morris J. Soldier-Statesmen of the Constitution. Washington, DC: U.S. Army Center of Military History, 1987. ·        See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  6. 74: Richard Hutson

    12/30/2025

    74: Richard Hutson

    On this final episode of 2025, Steve and Cody discuss Richard Hutson, his relationship to a ghost, and discuss what's ahead for 2026. Sources ·        O’Neall, John B. Biographical Sketches of the Bench and Bar in South Carolina. Charleston, SC: Courtenay & Co., 1859. ·        Hutson, William M. “The Hutson Family of South Carolina.” The South Carolina Historical and Genealogical Magazine. 9: 127-140, 1908. ·        “The Circular Graveyard.” Charleston Terrors. 17 Oct 2019. . Retrieved 21 Oct 2025. ·        See pinned post on Blusky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  7. 73: Samuel Huntington

    12/16/2025

    73: Samuel Huntington

    On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the second most famous but least traitorous son of Norwich, Connecticut, Samuel Huntington, as well as the weird names of the time. Sources ·        Gerlach, Larry R. Connecticut Congressman: Samuel Huntington, 1731-96. Hartford, CT: Bicentennial Commission, 1977. ·        Klos, Stanley L. President Who? Forgotten Founders. Pittsburgh, PA: Evisum, 2004. ·        Pyne, Frederick. “Samuel Huntington.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 14 Oct 2025. ·        See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    21 min

  8. 12/02/2025

    72: Charles Humphreys

    On this episode, Steve and Cody try to kill time because there is next to nothing on Charles Humphreys. Sources ·        Ashmead, Henry Graham. History of Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, PA: L.H. Everts & Co., 1884. ·        Hawk, Dave. “1780 Slave Register for Chester County, Pennsylvania.” Chester Co., PA, 2021. ·        See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Cody Reynolds & Stephen Alexander
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cody Reynolds & Stephen Alexander
  • Show Website
    Imperfect Men

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