FLOTUS 4eva

Pat Nixon

Born on St. Patrick's Day, this FLOTUS takes world traveler to another level. We discuss Pat's humble beginnings and her necessity to work many jobs at once. We discuss the interesting start to her and Richard Nixon's love affair and their passion for community theater. We talk about the incredible things Pat did for the blind and deaf and how she wanted to make the world more accessible for all people. We can't shy away from Watergate here and how Pat's improv training helps her cope. Our feelings are mixed and complicated for Pat but mostly, we love YOU. Enjoy! 

Ladybird Johnson Part Two

Get ready, our girl takes the White House by storm! We discuss how Ladybird combined southern charm and legislative knowledge to make for a power house combo. We dive into Ladybird beautification project as well as her incredible feat of carrying on Jackie O's legacy. We discuss the terrible war in Vietnam and how it almost tore the Johnson family apart. But somehow Ladybird is (literally) smiling through it all. Finally, we tell the tale of visiting Ladybird Wildflower Conservatory and how you must go!!! 

We love you AND Ladybird. 

Ladybird Johnson Part One

The episode you've all (just Claire) been waiting for. We are talking about the REAL LBJ. In this ep we talk about Ladybird's controversial and tragic family from Texas and Alabama. We discuss the chaotic 10 week courtship of her and Lyndon, their marriage, their family and Ladybird's side hustling business deals. We discuss her commitment to being a political wife and her incredible composure when it came to dealing with all of Lyndon's nonsense. 

We also give Ryan Murphy 100 new ideas for Netflix mini-series. Ryan, seriously, Call US. 

FLOTUS on the Road: Interview with Adam Chanler-Berat

Bonus Ep!! We could not be more excited if we tried. On this bonus episode we talk with one of our very favorite people, Actor, Adam Chanler-Berat. Along with being one of our best friends, Adam has also just finished a sold out run of the musical Assassins. This ties him loosely to knowing about presidents and First Ladies and so duh we had to have him on. We talk about the ghosts in his theater, the motivations behind what makes a person want to boldly kill a president, and Scientology. Adam also blows our mind by telling us the most wild story of Edwin Booth, brother of John Wilkes. You really can't miss this. I mean seriously. Enjoy!! 

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Part Three

We round out our Jackie experience with this final episode, which in hindsight we should have just called "Jackie O." We discuss the post White House life of Jackie. We talk about her second marriage and the stark difference in weddings (We need the attendees of that wedding on the pod ASAP.) We talk about the many houses Jackie lived in post White House and how which ones we would take care of/live in. We discuss Jackie's brief but influential publishing career and the loads of things she did to make NYC so beautiful (New York or Nowhere!) Jackie, you're an icon. It's been an honor. 

Things also discussed: Fancy chocolate, Prince Charles's pinky finger, and chaotic New York weather. 

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Part Two

Back with Jackie O Part Two!! You may think that this is going to be a dark episode, and it is. We discuss Jackie's rise to FLOTUS and the way she was determined to make the role her own. We talk about the highly public restoration of the White House which leads to a mini series of palaces around the world. We discuss about how essential Jackie was in JFK's diplomacy and how she makes Khrushchev chuckle. We, of course, talk about Jackie's tragic end to her time in the White House and how she was determined to keep Jack's legacy intact (Without burning letters!!) We love you! 

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Part One

Ok! We are back with another three parter on none other than the iconic Jackie O. We begin this story in New York (Or Nowhere!) and discuss Jackie's deep love for her father and all things horses. We follow Jackie to Paris where she has the most transcendent (and normal!) moments of her life. Jackie gets an internship, tries to transfer, and continues to adore weekends away from the big city. And then of course, we meet up with the Kennedys, which ultimately change Jackie's life forever. Jackie, we can't wait to be with you for the next three weeks. Here we go!! Happy Valentine's Day love bugs! 

Mamie Doud Eisenhower

We thought Bess Truman was a hard turn from Eleanor. Well get ready for an even harder turn. Mamie delivers up heteronormativity to the max. And we are here for it, sort of. We discuss Mamie's upbringing as a wealthy midwest girl, her devotion to Ike and her love for all things First Lady. We also theorize when dentistry became a real necessity and assume that Mamie is likely the person who invented Go Fund Me. Claire brings an absolutely biting energy and Elyse loves it. Mamie, we're sorry we were so hard on you, but you were a little mean. Love you! 

Bess Wallace Truman

We take a sharp left turn with our next FLOTUS, Bess Truman. A star basketball player and women who just wanted to keep her head down and have a simple life becomes First Lady when FDR dies after being prez for 1000 terms. We talk about how Bess never really got to live in the White House because spoiler, THERE WERE RATS. Even when Bess tried to navigate the social scene of Washington she really didn't do too well. We introduce the true star of the ep , John McShane. An absolutely chaotic "architect" who mostly goes to sports games. Stay warm! Stay hydrated! We love you! 

Eleanor Roosevelt Part Three

Our final send off to our very favorite girl! Part three of Eleanor ends our Roosevelt saga and we are admittedly a little sad :(. We talk about the amazing work that El did after her time in the White House. We discover that you can read every entry of My Day and analyze her entires. We discuss Hillary Clinton's obsession with El and her very real attempt to communicate with her beyond the grave. Lastly, instead of giving El advice we decide to listen to her advice and attempt to give our own before realizing ultimately that El is obviously Queen.