Beyond Reproach

Beyond Reproach is a comedic history podcast about scandals and scandalousness in politics and government. Each episode, hosts Stephanie & Tux explore the sordid stories of America's past, all while drinking heavily, talking too much, and generally making fools of themselves. They hope that these stories entertain you, teach you a thing or two, and maybe even draw parallels between the mistakes of the past and the quagmire that is American politics today.

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S1 Ep5: Operation Do-Si-Do: Episode 5 (Racist origins of Square Dancing & Auburn Prison's unmarked burial ground)

In this episode we start in the 1980s, a decade rich in the excesses of sugar and money, to discuss the parallel alcoholic trends of the day (spoiler alert: they involve sugar and money). Instead of doing a bunch of artisanal cocaine to celebrate the era of Stephanie’s scandal we opt for a shockingly frou-frou yet surprisingly delicious episode cocktail . It was as tacky as it was delicious! Cheers! Also covered: 5 dollar words, Stephanie’s Italian language bootcamp, Tux’s cross country road tri...

Dec 17, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 5

S1 Ep2: Minisode 2: Your Voting Stories

We’re back with another minisode to read YOUR thoughts and stories on a subject near and dear to our hearts: VOTING! With the help of our listeners, we discuss getting teens & young people interested in voting, election conspiracy theories, what Texas was like before the midterms, voting at the grocery store in Nevada, compulsory voting & preferential voting in Australia, and the likelihood of voting more often with easier access to polling places. Thank you guys so so so very much for r...

Dec 03, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 2

S1 Ep4: The Most Damnable Outrage: Episode 4 (Teddy Roosevelt's dinner with Booker T Washington & Harding's dog Laddie Boy)

This episode we talk about Stephanie’s serial dating habits and the reason she wants to go on a dating detox. We also get into dating apps, dating in New York, and vacation dating. We also discuss our super boozy episode cocktail that we dubbed the whiskey snow cone, which Teddy Roosevelt loved to throw back while also claiming he never drank. Also covered: Catcalling and toxic masculinity, the WPA’s unpublished “America Eats” manuscript, the White House china, admitting and correcting our frequ...

Nov 19, 2018•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 4

S1 Ep1: Minisode 1: VOTE VOTE VOTE Y'ALL

In direct response to your insatiable hunger for us, we are back with a very topical minisode about something near and dear to our hearts: VOTING! In this episode you’ll learn the reasons we think voting is important, and we’ll discuss some of the various voting systems in the US and abroad. We’ve decided to forgo our beloved scandals in our minisodes, because the main reason we’re doing these is to get your feedback and input! We are “curious” (read: “nosey”) people and we’d love to hear from y...

Oct 29, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 1

S1 Ep3: The Origins of Fake News: Episode 3 (Dirty campaigning in the 1800 election & Dennis Hastert)

This episode we apologize for being the chatty drunk history nerds we were in the last episode. We reflect on the dry nature of our childhood history classes that mistakenly led us to believe we hated a subject that we clearly love enough to create a podcast about. This episode we learn about the spicy port-based episode cocktail trendy in the late 1700s and how it relates to Stephanie’s scandal. This drink is just in time for autumn! Side note: you’re welcome! Also covered: Milk punch, Stephani...

Oct 15, 2018•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 3

S1 Ep2: The First Presidential F*ckboy: Episode 2 (The many scandals of the Panama Canal & Warren G Harding's sexual exploits)

This episode we learn about the Panamanian origins of our very boozy, yet very deliciously tropical episode cocktail and how it ties into Tux’s scandal. Gin-drenched banter ensues in the retelling of our stories! There are many twists, turns, and tangents --prepare yourself for a scandalous ride! Also covered: Stephanie’s life underneath a rock, Tux’s conflicted thoughts on being a food blogger, chilluns, vintage panties, and BDE. Tux’s scandal explores the construction of Panama and its Canal. ...

Oct 15, 2018•2 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 2

S1 Ep1: Schrock for Cock: Episode 1 (Naming Mount McKinley & Ed Schrock)

In this our very first episode, we introduce ourselves and let you know what you can expect from this podcast. Beyond Reproach is a podcast about scandals and scandalousness in government and politics, and sometimes we’re pretty scandalous ourselves! We discuss our working definition of “beyond reproach” and how it relates to the aim of the podcast. We chat about our nerves, the sound of our voices, and the reason why all of our episodes will feature a vintage drink pairing . Also covered: newbi...

Oct 15, 2018•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 1

S1: Introduction to Beyond Reproach: Episode 0 (Meet Stephanie & Tux)

Welcome to the Beyond Reproach Podcast! Beyond Reproach is a comedic history podcast about scandals and scandalousness in politics and government. Each episode, hosts Stephanie & Tux explore the sordid stories of America's past, all while drinking heavily, talking too much, and generally making fools of themselves. They hope that these stories entertain you, teach you a thing or two, and maybe even draw parallels between the mistakes of the past and the quagmire that is American politics tod...

Oct 01, 2018•2 min

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