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Beyond Reproach

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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32:55

S5 Ep59: Minisode 59: Stephanie's Visit to Bogotá's...

Beyond Reproach ·

2023/01/09

This mini is tangential to last week’s very special episode starring the ladies of Shared History about banana republics. In this minisode Stephanie talks about her trip to one of her favorite places in Bogotá, the Museo Nacional. If you want Colombian history, natural history and an art museum all rolled into one, look no further! ALSO MENTIONED: Daytime fireworks, the punderdome, accessibility, banana wing, extinct banana, banana zone, Cavendish, men on some bullshit, revolutionaries, Well…That’s

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79:07

S5 Ep63: Bananagans in the Banana Zone: Episode 63 (A...

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2023/01/02

Happy 2023! We made it and the last 3 years can eat it! We are moving into 2023 with the fierceness of a 19yr old Swedish climate activist, watch out! In this very special episode, we are graced by the presence of the hysterical hosts of the Share History podcast, Natalie and Cass. In this episode, we are drinking a deliciously simple bourbon based cocktail called the Brown Derby that features grapefruit juice and honey syrup. This strong drinkable concoction’s popularity matches the era of SHARED

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31:00

S5 Ep58: Minisode 58: Sons of Liberty

Beyond Reproach ·

2022/12/26

This minisode is a continuation of last week’s episode, the real history behind the infamous Boston Tea Party, in this mini STEPHANIE chats about the Sons of Liberty and their role in fanning the flames of rebellion. ALSO MENTIONED: Fucking around, Al-Gore-ithm, corniness, the lemon tree, riches to riches, finance bros, thugs not hooligans, Herstory on the Rocks podcast, Trump signature, “DeSantis be yourself,” gang violence, puppet hands, Patrick Henry, Tim, and rich dudes who don’t want to pay

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86:23

S5 Ep62: Proudly Smuggled by Americans: Episode 62...

Beyond Reproach ·

2022/12/19

In this episode, we are drinking a colonial relic called the Rattle Skull that features a mixture of dark Caribbean rum and porter beer. This tavern-style concoction’s popularity matches the era of STEPHANIE’S scandal. 🍸 - https://www.beyondreproachpod.com/the-cocktails/ STEPHANIE is the event known as “action against tea” or the “destruction of the tea”— which was a true act of revolution, just not the one we are told about in schools. We 🥂to the tax break that led to the creation of the United

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23:49

S5 Ep57: Minisode 57: Playing Politics during the...

Beyond Reproach ·

2022/12/12

In this minisode TUX returns to the Detroit Rebellion (Episode 61) to talk about LBJ’s decision to send in the National Guard. TUX also revists the whole “snipper” issues. ALSO MENTIONED: Mom’s jeans Romney, popularity contest, Vietnam, Jumbo, Shared History podcast, guys with guns, new media, Black Panthers, J. Edgar Hoover, and cRiMe!! For more info about us and to peruse our online shop: SITE 🌐 - https://www.beyondreproachpod.com/ SOCIALS 📸 - https://www.instagram.com/beyondreproachpod/ 🐦 -

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72:58

S5 Ep61: What a Coinkydink: Episode 61 (The Detroit...

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2022/12/05

In this episode, we are drinking a Golden Cadillac also known as the Gold Cadillac and it is a drink traditionally served in two glasses for toxic masculinity-related reasons. This sweet creme-based cocktail’s peek popularity matches the era of TUX’s scandal. 🍸 - https://www.beyondreproachpod.com/the-cocktails/ TUX returns to Detroit for part two to talk about what happened after redlining took effect, focusing specifically on the uprising that took place during the time period known as the “long

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32:18

S5 Ep56: Minisode 56: Generational Wealth

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2022/11/28

In this minisode TUX chats generational wealth. Piggybacking off Episode 60, TUX talks about the how and why redlining has historically prevented Black American families from generating the generational wealth of their white peers. ALSO MENTIONED: Emerald mines, bootstrap handouts, Ohio where you can find it all & it all is racism, swamp shacks, Harry Belefonte, GI bills, when reparations were white, The Third Wheel podcast, fuckshit, midterms, Citibank, Sen. Ralph Warnock and turning millions

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61:30

S5 Ep60: Baddie One Shoe: Episode 60 (A Brief History...

Beyond Reproach ·

2022/11/21

In this episode, we are drinking a Stinger, an upper class society drink that is strong, sweet and minty. This creme de menthe based cockation (that is good at masking the flavor or subpar prohibition spirits) matches the era of TUX’s scandal. 🍸 - https://www.beyondreproachpod.com/the-cocktails/ TUX does a deep dive into Detroit's early history leading up to the racist reasons for and devasting effect of redlining and the interstate highway system. We 🥂cheers to treating people like

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29:36

S5 Ep55: Minisode 55: One Nation Under Got

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2022/11/14

In this minisode STEPHANIE is back with a continuation of Episode 59, the marketing gimmick that birthed the modern pledge of allegiance, to talk about the controversial addition of the line “one nation under god.” ALSO MENTIONED: Free market, not my Got, GW Bush, Flag day, extra flag, midterms, choosing to be optimistic, Prop 3 in Michigan, drag queens, Tina Burner, Biden performing crime, Jehovah Witness, Hashtag History podcast, the sweet sweet spirit, knickers, godless heathens, rugged

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48:31

S5 Ep59: Raise a Flag & Secure the Bag: Episode 59...

Beyond Reproach ·

2022/11/07

In this episode, we are drinking a Scottish twist on a Manhattan, the Rob Roy. It is a classic drink for scotch lovers and its popularity ties to the era of STEPHANIE’s scandal. 🍸 - https://www.beyondreproachpod.com/the-cocktails/ STEPHANIE details the marketing gimmick that birthed the modern pledge of allegiance. We 🥂cheers to existing in one of the most potent propaganda atmospheres on earth! ALSO DISCUSSED: Moms & themes, Ohio marketing campaign, creepy nationalism, Colombo, Dwight D

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26:15

S5 Ep54: Minisode 54: Performing a Crime Wave

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2022/10/31

In this very special Halloween minisode. Piggybacking off TUX’s mini about the history of tainted Halloween candy, STEPHANIE returns with another story of fear that has been overblown by the media–the fear of a crime wave. This fake fear is just in time for the midterm elections, be terrified enough to vote y’all. Sidenote- You have time left to research candidates, let us know if you need any help! ALSO MENTIONED: Talking smack, rainbow fentanyl, Hocus Pocus 2, crime performance, Willy Horton,

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33:56

S5 Ep53: Minisode 53: Christopher Columbus the Criminal

Beyond Reproach ·

2022/10/24

In this minisode STEPHANIE is back with a continuation of Episode 58 the rebranding of the man we know as Christopher Columbus. Turns out this pos was returned to Spain as a wanted criminal! ALSO MENTIONED: Ohio land acknowledgement coming soon, Ramsey Bolton, Game of Thrones, baked goods, apples, fall, delicious props, Jeffrey Dahmer, the grinch’s hatin’ ass heart, Elvis’s fake DEA badge, the admiral of the ocean sea, Bob’s burgers, sadistic, boobies, and serial killers. For more info about us

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76:05

S5 Ep58: Tiddies and Spice and Everything Nice:...

Beyond Reproach ·

2022/10/17

In this very special Halloween episode we are drinking one of our absolute favorite cocktails (this will soon be apparent #sorrynotsorry), the Gimlet. This lime-laced gin beverage became the drink of choice by British officers on long ocean voyages out of necessity to prevent scurvy–its popularity with sailors ties to the era and theme of STEPHANIE’s scandal. 🍸 - https://www.beyondreproachpod.com/the-cocktails/ STEPHANIE exposes the ahistorical rebranding of Christopher Columbus and the holiday

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S5 Ep52: Minisode 52: Strangers with Candy

Beyond Reproach ·

2022/10/10

In this minisode TUX talks about the history of tainted Halloween candy and how far from reality this “threat” has always been. ALSO MENTIONED: Moral panics, the children, TUX the soothsayer, learning something every new, edibles, Scream, Big Sugar, razorblades in apples, Dear Abby, Ann Landers, Shared History podcast, Tylenol poisoning, cyanide, Texas, executions, and Jean-Benet Ramsey’s murdering ass brother. For more info about us and to peruse our online shop: SITE 🌐 -

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57:24

S5 Ep57: Short King Vibes: Episode 57 (Byron (Low...

Beyond Reproach ·

2022/10/03

In this very special Halloween episode we are drinking a delicious, albeit basic cocktail, the Cosmopolitan. This simple but elegant concoction was sensationalized by Sex and the City but popular a decade before, this signature cocktail was everywhere in 90s–the era of TUX’s scandal. 🍸 - https://www.beyondreproachpod.com/the-cocktails/ TUX shines a light on Byron (Low Tax) Looper, a lowly county tax assessor with big dreams and whose obsession with power turned him into a literal monster. We 🥂to

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21:46

S5 Ep51: Minisode 51: Where's the Beef Between...

Beyond Reproach ·

2022/09/26

This mini is a continuation of Episode 55, the life and times of Teddy Roosevelt’s eldest and most flamboyant daughter, Alice Roosevelt Longworth. STEPHANIE talks about what caused the rift between her and her cousin Eleanor. ALSO MENTIONED: Princess Alice, Where’s the Beef, Lowry’s, lemon pepper, Nausaw country, Warren G. Harding, teapot dome scandal, getting graffiti with it, TR Jr., Navy, sacrificial lamb, Sinclair, it takes money to grift money, LBJ, JFK, The Third Wheel podcast, sorcery, one

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60:16

S5 Ep56: Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent:...

Beyond Reproach ·

2022/09/19

We are coming to y’all again from the Motor City! In this episode we are imbibing the quintessential 70s cocktail – the Harvey Wallbanger. This vintage recipe is basically a “gussied up screwdriver” and it pairs with TUX’s scandal that spans the 70s and 80s. 🍸 - https://www.beyondreproachpod.com/the-cocktails/ TUX, as promised, does a deep dive into the rise of the Moral Majority and the reasons behind it because spoiler alert: ‘twas never about abortion, it was about school segregation. We 🥂to

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23:29

S5 Ep50: Minisode 50: We're Back Bitches

Beyond Reproach ·

2022/09/12

It’s Season 5, y’all! We took a break to recharge and we are back to give updates about all the exciting changes we have planned this season and to reveal the winner of our listener review contest! We will be continuing to release standalone scandals for Season 5 but we will be recording virtually more. TUX gives updates on his home renovations in Detroit and STEPHANIE shares the first part of an itinerary for her slow-mad journey. Exciting things to come this season, stay tuned! Thanks to

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55:30

S5 Ep55: She is the Moment: Episode 55 (The Story of...

Beyond Reproach ·

2022/09/05

In our first episode of Season 5 we are coming to y’all from Detroit!! We kick off the season with a cocktail called the Hanky-Panky. This drink is Ada “Coley” Coleman’s most famous drink from the turn of the century. Her classic concoction is still on menu today at her old bar and it ties perfectly to the era and theme of STEPHANIE’s scandal. 🍸 - https://www.beyondreproachpod.com/the-cocktails/ STEPHANIE shines a light on the story of the original hyper-public first kid, Alice Roosevelt. We 🥂to

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71:13

S4: Summer Break Rerelease: Red Emma Goldman & The...

Beyond Reproach ·

2022/08/29

STEPHANIE and TUX reintroduce a special bonus scandal in honor of our podfather, Tim Cluff but rereleasing the episode where Tim shared a scandal—Episode 27: the story of “Red Emma” Goldman. In this episode TIM steps out from behind the scenes to swap a scandal with us telling the tale of “Red Emma” and the Palmer Raids. We toast to the brilliant immigrants who built this nation and the government that deports them! ALSO DISCUSSED: Drinking every liquor mixed together with orange drink,

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