History. Rated R.

About History. Rated R.

Let's be honest. History is full of f*cked up sh*t. But what are we gonna do, pretend like it never happened? Have a drink with your host, actor and writer Will Sterling, and his more qualified former Presidential Speechwriting co-host, Dr. Craig Smith. They unpack the silly, salacious, scandalous, and serious stuff in history. If we don't learn from the past, we're doomed to repeat it. So let's at least try to do it with honesty and, wherever possible, a laugh.

Publisher

Straw Hut Media

Category

comedy · history · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

12 Jan 2022

Latest episode

19 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

133 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Dec 2025

   Happy Holidays from Craig and Santa! (And Bill what's his name)

   Well hello, you! The show may not be returning but that doesn't mean we can't check in from time to time and wish you all a Happy Holidays and keep you abreast of the daily lives of Craig and Will. We hope you enjoy and have a happy and healthy end to your 2025! <3

2. 

   4 Jul 2025

   The Final Firstination - First Ladies Concludes and So Does History. Rated R.

   Hosts Craig and discuss the final episode of their series on First Ladies, reflecting on their journey and expressing gratitude to their listeners in this series conclusion.

3. 

   20 Jun 2025

   License to First - First Ladies Part 16

   This episode explores the tenures of First Ladies Laura Bush and Michelle Obama, highlighting their impact and unlikely friendship, in part sixteen of the series.

Who has been a guest on History. Rated R.

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mary McElroy
• Rose Cleveland
• Frances Cleveland
• Ida McKinley

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

61 ratings

Spotify

4.3 / 5

28 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

81

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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