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Plodding Through The Presidents
Join history blogger Howard Dorre and his wife Jessica Dorre for a deep irreverent dive into lesser-known stories of the early American presidents. They dig into the myths, mysteries, scandals, and drama of the founders and their families, with a dash of marital banter.
Howard and Jess Dorre
Howard is a writer, podcast host, and lifelong history enthusiast based in Los Angeles. In 2013, he set out to read a biography of every U.S. president in chronological order—a project that led to the creation of his website, where he shares irreverent observations, deep dives into historical truths, and personal insights from the journey. In 2020, he teamed up with his wife Jess to launch a podcast exploring some of his favorite stories from the early American republic. Originally from Minooka, Illinois, Howard now lives in L.A. with Jess and their two energetic kids.Howard is a writer, podcast host, and lifelong history enthusiast based in Los Angeles. In 2013, he set out to read a biography of every U.S. president in chronological order—a project that led to the creation of his website, where he shares irreverent observations, deep dives into historical truths, and personal insights from the journey. In 2020, he teamed up with his wife Jess to launch a podcast exploring some of his favorite stories from the early American republic. Originally from Minooka, Illinois, Howard now lives in L.A. with Jess and their two energetic kids.
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Howard and Jess Dorre
Howard is a writer, podcast host, and lifelong history enthusiast based in Los Angeles. In 2013, he set out to read a biography of every U.S. president in chronological order—a project that led to the creation of his website, where he shares irreverent observations, deep dives into historical truths, and personal insights from the journey. In 2020, he teamed up with his wife Jess to launch a podcast exploring some of his favorite stories from the early American republic. Originally from Minooka, Illinois, Howard now lives in L.A. with Jess and their two energetic kids.Howard is a writer, podcast host, and lifelong history enthusiast based in Los Angeles. In 2013, he set out to read a biography of every U.S. president in chronological order—a project that led to the creation of his website, where he shares irreverent observations, deep dives into historical truths, and personal insights from the journey. In 2020, he teamed up with his wife Jess to launch a podcast exploring some of his favorite stories from the early American republic. Originally from Minooka, Illinois, Howard now lives in L.A. with Jess and their two energetic kids.