Well, the 2024 election in the US is certainly history in the making. But in which direction? Craig and Will round out the year with a discusson and breakdown of modern electoral events to take a look at what the means for our future, and inevtiablty, our history.

Julia Grant, Lucy Hayes, and Lucretia Garfield! What do they all have in common besides being First Ladies? They love lasagna and hate Mondays!

We continue our long running history of America's First Ladies with Abigail Fillmore, Jane Pierce, and Harriet Lane!

Our journey into the history of the First Ladies of America...and Will's obsession with ridiculous franchise movie title puns (of questionable quality and humor) continues!

Not only do we continue our long running series on America's first ladies, Will continues his favorite tradition of fidnging film franchise names to title the episodes!

It's here! Our long awaited series on the first ladies. Where at once we thought we'd do a handful, f**k it, we're gonna do em all! Welcome to the greatest franchise ever.

The 1st Amendment isn't as wide open as incels on the internet want you to believe. You can't just say whatever you want because you have "freedom." But also...sometimes your right to free speech faces interference! Take a swim through the history of suppressing your right to talk some sh*t! Also, Will and Craig get into a DEBATE FOR THE AGES!

We're back! After a decent hiatus and Will's move to NYC, HRR returns with the life of Sigmund Freud! See how many Freudian slips we make in an hour. And how many of them are thinly veiled (read "overt") d*ck jokes?

From soda shop discovery to biggest star in the world, Lana Turner's road to fame is full of ups and downs and maybe even more husbands than Liz Taylor!

This week! An even bigger ditch than before! Some would say it was a real sonuvab*tch! Here the chaotic story of creating the Panama Canal.

Bet you didn't know cutting a big ditch could be so exciting, did you? But the story of the Suez Canal is fascinating and saved boats 5,000 some odd miles off their trips, alleviating the need to go around Africa. Some ideas in history are good ones!

Craig and Will are joined by former Mayor of Long Beach and Congressman representing California's 42nd District in the House of Representatives, Robert Garcia. Garcia discusses the ways he's made and continues to help make history in office and what some of today's current political challenges mean for the future of our country.

They're back and better than ever, this time with some hot gos and controversty. Brigham Young was one scintilating guy...who liked his ladies...and his money. Read (hear) all about it!

You may know them from their hit Broadway Musical...or as a major world religions...it's the Mormons! That's right, Craig dives into the history of the Church of Jesus Christ...of Latter Day Saints.

One of the great American songwriters and contributors to, "The Great American Songbook," Cole Porter was an incredibly prolific composer and musician. Hear about his ups and downs and crazy f*cking parties in France and his RENT PRICES?? Plus, he was gay! Here at HRR, we're all about some rainbow history.

Let's do the time warp again! It's everyone's favorite cult hit, The Rocky Horror Picture Show! Hear about its production and importance as a piece of queer and LGBTQIA+ progressive media. It's been in release for 48 years! That's a big deal!

Will and Craig spend a special episode chatting about their recently released novels, Will's "Fame by Misadventure" and Craig's "Professor Gregg." Hear the inspiration behind the stories, the work involved, and the desire to be on the banned book list!

Two of the three classical music B's (Brahms being the third), today we deep dive Bach and Beethoven, of which Craig DEFINITELY has a favorite. Hear which one he spends a lot more time on!

Rebel Without a Cause is arguably one of the most famous gay films of the 1950's. But did people really know what they were seeing? Both its male stars, James Dean and Sal Mineo, were bisexual. And their chemistry on screen is unmistakeable.

We made it to the big centennial! Look at us go. Whether you've been here since the beginning or are only just joining us, thank you for listening and supporting. We love you. Oh yeah, we also finish the Hapsburgs today.

Unlike this episode's title, the Habsburgs didn't need whales to help them get home. Although that would make for intersting history. Go to usejoymode.com and use code Rated R for 20% off plus free shipping!

The title says it all. We continue with History's longest running power hungry and militaristic family! Go to usejoymode.com and use code Rated R for 20% off plus free shipping!

It's long overdue...today Will takes the reins the talk about icon and monumentally important Hollywood history gay, Rock Hudson. Was he in the closet? Kind of but also not really. However, his diagnosis and later revelation that he had AIDS forever changed not just Hollywood but the world. Plus, the making of the iconic film "Giant!"

Freeze! Pop quiz, Habsburg. They're back and better than ever.