In last week’s episode TUX talked about the life and crimes of Jim Traficant, who was expelled from Congress in 2002 following his conviction on federal corruption charges by a vote of 420-1. TUX returns for a mini scandal about the lone “nay” vote against expulsion, Congressman Garry Condit. We also talk about our amended release schedule that includes a spring break because we’s tired y’all! But we will BRB! ALSO MENTIONED: Proclamation, Cancun, Myrtle Beach spring break, Detroit renovations, burnout, cowardliness, Harrison Fold, Blockbuster ‘n chill, true crime, and TUX’s hair beads. For ..read more

On this episode of the podcast we are drinking a Kamikaze, the scaled up cocktail form of the very popular 80s shot. This bright and delicious concoction is basically a margarita with vodka and its popularity ties into the era of TUX’s scandal. ? - https://www.beyondreproachpod.com/the-cocktails/ TUX regales us with the life and times of Jim Traficant, the controversial denim-clad congressman from Ohio. We ? to the ol’ “I know you are but what am I” defense! ALSO DISCUSSED: Snapping, 31 being the new 12, Jesus Christ Superstar, Spotify wrapped, The Longaberger Basket Company, joining violenc ..read more

Happy Black History Month! Last week’s episode touched upon the critical role of the Black Panther Party in making the 504 sit-in the success that it was. In this mini STEPHANIE shares an overview of their rise and fall and some of the things textbooks get wrong. ALSO MENTIONED: Celebrations, Fred Hampton, collective action, intersectionality, Denzel Donzel, human decency, MLK, COINTELPRO, Well That’s Interesting podcast, Florida telling itself to hold its beer, book bannings and toxic masculinity, the strongest drug on earth. Episode 27, HOW TO KILL A REVOLUTION: Fred Hampton — The Podcast ..read more

Happy Black History month! We are back on our regular bull**** y’all! We are drinking a drink that originated with a viral practical joke in 1874 called the Tom Collins. Though this crisp, classic gin cocktail was still popular a hundred years after the fact, the era of STEPHANIE’s scandal. ? - https://www.beyondreproachpod.com/the-cocktails/ STEPHANIE’s scandal is the protest known as the 504 Sit-ins, the longest non-violent occupation of a federal building in US history. We ? to forcing Democrats to do the right thing because it is not their natural inclination to do so. **Please note an e ..read more

Starting the new year off with special guests continues strong. In this minisode DEV comes from behind the scenes where he makes the magic of Beyond Reproach and shares a bit about himself. ALSO MENTIONED: Bipolar weather, history of highways, ruining beloved things, violin, silky smooth, charisma, October spooky music, Detroit snippers, substitute teacher, night blindness, Herstory on the Rocks, patriarchal humbling, Just Dance, life lessons, trapped by another man, being real abroad, Vancouver, elders, and learning journeys. For more info about DEV: Stiff Peaks podcast: (coming soon) Dev’s ..read more

This mini is tangential to last week’s very special episode starring the ladies of Hashtag History about the explosive history of the Ford Pinto. In this minisode TUX talks about the government's role in auto safety and the history of seatbelt laws.  ALSO MENTIONED: You know that guy who ran for president Ralph Nader, mask mandates, nanny state, Holocaust, Hashtag History podcast, racism, lobbyist, Saturday Night Massacre, big business running this shit, banana costs, indoor plumbing, being olt, living free and dying in a car accident. For more info about us and to peruse our online sho ..read more

We are back with another very special episode, we are graced by the presence of the brilliant hosts of the Hashtag History podcast, Rachel and Leah.  In this episode, we are drinking a simple vodka-based cocktail named after the infamous bus company called the Greyhound that features grapefruit juice. This bright and tart concoction’s popularity matches the era of HASHTAG HISTORY’s scandal. ? - https://www.beyondreproachpod.com/the-cocktails/ HASHTAG HISTORY’s scandal is an expose on the Ford Pinto’s explosive history. We ? in remembrance for the people who lost their life as a result o ..read more

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 Interesting podcast, Colombian music, CDMX, American Museum of Natural History, union organizin ..read more

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 HISTORY’s scandal. ? - https://www.beyondreproachpod.com/the-cocktails/ SHARED HISTORY’s ..read more

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 States of America. ALSO DISCUSSED: Chai, midterms, Lauren Boebert, Susan get your ladies together ..read more