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Founded

Founded is a history podcast that takes a look at the stories you missed in history class about the founding of the United States of America. Instead of boring you with dates to memorize, we"re digging into the drama of the Founding Fathers because that tea was piping hot before AND after they dumped it into the harbor on that Boston night! There still might be a test though so listen up and learn something but most importantly, let"s have fun finding out who FOUNDED the United States of

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51:38

The Former Ally Of Benjamin Franklin

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2026/02/13

How much do you know about Charles Thomson? Did you know that he was considered to be “The Samuel Adams of Philadelphia”? Do you know how such a large population of Irish people ended up in Pennsylvania? What have you learned about how Pennsylvania politics influenced the American Revolution?On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about Charles Thomson; his is the only name to appear next to John Hancock’s on the first copy of the Declaration of Independence. We’re going to learn all

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63:13

Forgotten Founding Fathers: John Dickinson (And His...

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2026/02/06

How much do you know about the different types of colonies that made up those thirteen North American colonies? What about Pennsylvania specifically? Have you heard about the drama that unfolded surrounding colony classification? Are you aware of how Benjamin Franklin was in the center of that drama? Do you know who John Dickinson is?On today's episode of Founded we're finding out about John Dickinson, Benjamin Franklin and the debate over proprietary versus royal colony status that unfolded

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58:49

The Declaration Of Independence

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2026/01/30

How much do you know about the Declaration of Independence? Have you ever read it?On today's episode of Founded, we present the Declaration of Independence as an audiobook with commentary. We also explore some common myths associated with the document. The Declaration of Independence is the founding document of The United States of America, but we don't often learn about what it says or why, so that's what we're finding out. Find the sources here ⁠⁠Click Here for Merch⁠⁠ Find the video

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55:46

Benjamin Franklin And His Invasive Pamphlet

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2026/01/23

How much do you know about how Pennsylvania was founded? Have you heard much about William Penn or how his descendants mess up his “holy experiment”? What have you heard about Benjamin Franklin outside of his key and the kite? Have you heard much about John Dickinson?On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about Pennsylvania. From William Penn and how he ended up there to the scheme to rid Pennsylvania of its proprietors (the Penn’s). This episode is like a prequel to the founding era of

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62:03

The Sons Of Liberty In NYC

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2026/01/16

How much do you know about the struggle for power between England and the 13 American colonies prior to the Revolutionary War? What about individual colonies? Have you heard about how the crown appointed officials in America could see the possibility of war over a tax on paper?On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about what happened in NYC after their Stamp Act riot. Spoiler alert, the chaos continues. There’s planning, bargaining, declarations, and secret messages hid in oyster shells-

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61:05

The Dreaded Stamps In NYC

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2026/01/09

How much do you know about the colony of New York? How did the sons of liberty have so much influence in the colonies? What happened in New York City on the day The Stamp Act went into effect?On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about what happened in NYC on stamp day and the people in power that day. Often considered to be a colony that remained loyal the longest, lagging behind in the revolutionary movement, New York helped to lead the way early in the revolution. The sons of

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33:42

Remember, Remember The Fifth Of November

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2026/01/02

How much do you know about Guy Fawkes and his popish plot? Have you heard of the gunpowder plot? Do you remember, remember the fifth of November? Have you heard about how that is directly tied to the American Revolution?On today's episode of Founded we're finding out how the gunpowder plot of 1605 in England, influenced the American Revolution. Guy Fawkes Day is still celebrated in England but is a piece of history for The United States and we're exploring the how and why of what went down. Find

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46:03

Stamping A Revolution

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2025/12/26

On today's episode of Founded we're finding all the riots and riot buttons in one place. We've talked a lot about why The Stamp Act was so revolutionary and today's episode puts the main ideas of rebelling against that act into one place. Happy holidays Founded friends, we hope your Christmas season has less germs.⁠Click Here for Merch⁠ Find the video version of ⁠Founded on Youtube⁠ We want to hear from you! What did you find interesting? What do you want to find out next? Email us:

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29:44

Colonial Christmas Keeping (Minisode)

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2025/12/23

How much do you know about the keeping of Christmas in colonial times? Do you know when Christmas became an official national Holiday in the United States? Here on Founded, we love Christmas and on today’s special edition of Founded we’re finding out about Christmas in the colonies. From the Puritans banning the holiday, to the movement for Christmas reform and how different our modern day Christmas is. There’s a whole lot to unpack and a lot of it is quite surprising. Find the video version of

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54:05

A Revolutionary Power Struggle

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2025/12/19

How much do you know about the relationship between Britain and the 13 American colonies? Did the colonists just hate the mother country? Was America the biggest problem parliament faced during the early years of the American Revolution? On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out about The Stamp Act debates that were happening across the pond. Parliament had surprising timing and everyone had opinions. George the Goose Grenville is back in action arguing against the colonies but his opponent

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65:32

The Stamps That Started A Revolution

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2025/12/12

Do you know what happened on November 1st in 1765, the day The Stamp Act was supposed to go into effect? Who had control of Boston at the time? Have you ever heard of Pope’s Day? Why was the shoemaker Ebenezer McIntosh so important to the patriots cause?On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out what happened in Boston during the days leading up to and following the day the stamp act was to take effect. A parade was planned, the rabble was in control of the town and much more was at stake

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62:10

The First Step Towards Colonial Union

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2025/12/05

How much do you know about The Stamp Act Congress? When did they meet and why? When did the struggle for independence actually begin? How did colonial resistance change when the stamp men resigned after the riots? How did Samuel Adams change the way the Massachusetts Bay Colony government functioned?On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out what was happening in Boston just weeks before The Stamp Act was to go into effect. We’ll also be exploring the Stamp Act Congress, what they set out to

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41:47

Who Was Harbottle Dorr Jr?

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2025/11/28

Have you ever heard of Harbottle Dorr? You probably haven’t and that’s okay. That’s why we have the Founded Find Out, where you get to find out about someone or something you never even had a chance to learn about before. Harbottle Dorr was a merchant, a Bostonian and a member of the Sons of Liberty who really enjoyed collecting newspapers. Somehow, his collection became a gift to history, find out how on this episode of Founded.Sources Merch We want to hear from you! What did you find

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52:37

The Rise Of Samuel Adams

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2025/11/21

How much do you know about the rights of colonists and the British constitution? How did Samuel Adams rise to the top and become the chief rabble rouser? Why did one of the richest men in the colonies, John Hancock, end up in politics? Do you know what disinterested means, in regard to colonial politics? Who was really in control of Boston during the Stamp Act Crisis?On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out what happened when the dreaded stamps landed on the shores of Boston and the news

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51:33

Stamp Act Shenanigans (That Went Too Far)

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2025/11/14

How much do you know about how morality during colonial times? Did you know that rioting could be seen as an effective and reasonable form of redress? Why was Thomas Hutchinson’s House destroyed when he wasn’t a stamp master? Who was behind the plundering and pillaging and why?On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out what happened in the town of Boston the day after Lt. Governor Thomas Hutchinson’s house was destroyed in a targeted attack. We’re also going to find out. why it was viewed

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22:54

Founded Finds History Daily: The Battle Of Princeton

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2025/11/12

On this special episode of Founded, we find a different voice exploring a different part of the American Revolution. Nearly 15 years after the Sugar Act was passed, George Washington has come a long way. After his first mistakes that we explored at Jumonville's Glen and the battle of Fort Necessity, he is finding more success in the fight for liberty right after crossing the Delaware. History Daily gives you a bit of history daily, in a way that I really enjoy. Find more here We want to hear

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60:56

Thomas Hutchinson: Villain or Victim?

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2025/11/07

How much do you know about Thomas Hutchinson? Did you ever hear about Thomas in history class? Why did some colonists continue to side with the British even with their taxes and overreach? Do you know how the social system work in the 13 colonies before the revolution? How long have historians been writing history? On today’s episode of Founded we’re finding out all about Thomas Hutchinson. He may have been a villain to some, but is that all he was? By exploring Hutchinson’s story we can gain a

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53:13

The Riots That Sparked A Revolution

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2025/10/31

How much do you know about how news spread during colonial times? Did the Stamp Act riots make a difference for the colonists? Did the colonists just love chaos or were there other factors that led their decisions? How much do you know about John Locke and his influence on the founding fathers?On today’s episode we’re exploring the widespread reaction and actions taken after the Stamp Act riot in Boston on August 14, 1765. From a funeral to liberty, to scaring some loyalists back to Britain,

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55:20

What Happens After A Riot?

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2025/10/24

How much do you know about colonial resistance in the years leading up to the American Revolution? Do you know how they organized their resistance and protests? Do you know WHO was doing all the organizing? Have you ever heard of the Loyal 9 or Ebenezer Mackintosh? How did people like John Hancock, Samuel Adams and John Adams respond to the initial taxes imposed by the British that led to the rallying cry “no taxation without representation”?On today’s episode of Founded we’re delving into the

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52:57

The Rise Of Resistance: Riots And Resolutions

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2025/10/17

How much do you know about the first acts of resistance in the 13 American colonies that led to revolution 10 years later? What were the two act passed by British Parliament that stirred up resentment amongst the colonists? Who was behind for those acts and how did he make the situation worse? The colonists didn’t cry “No taxation without representation” because they didn’t want to pay taxes. The people in the colonies wanted to work with England but the crown wanted control over the colonies.On

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