In this episode Brandon and Corbin discuss Andrew Jackson’s rise to the U.S. Presidency that transformed Tennessee and American politics, shifting the nation from an era of elite governance to a system driven by direct appeal to the mass of voters.
Born into poverty, ' Old Hickory's' ascent to the nation’s highest office was fueled by immense military fame, a carefully crafted persona as a "man of the people," and a fierce political comeback that birthed the modern Democratic Party.
3 Sept 2026
SEC Military Champs
Tennesseans are no strangers to conflict. The Volunteer state was molded by the same struggle foundational to the American Revolution. Similarly, Andrew Jackson's rise to the U.S. Presidency was built on ambition, bravery and the ability to go further into the west.
In this episode Brandon and Corbin discuss Jackson establishing Tennessee's reputation as a major source of soldiers for U.S. expansion and how his leadership would be crucial in the Texas Revolution, Annexation of Texas and the displacement of Native peoples to expand U.S. interests.
Tennessee soldiers helped Andrew Jackson defeat or drive back forces connected to Spanish Florida, helping the United States acquire Florida and expand southward as they played a vital part of a larger period of U.S. territorial expansion in the early 1800s.
15 Aug 2026
In 1814, We Took a Little Trip
In this episode Corbin and Brandon highlight Andrew Jackson's ascension to both, military and political power through his efforts in the Battle of New Orleans, his most famous victory.
Soundly defeating a numerically superior British force, Jackson had cemented his place in American history. This event eventually propelled him to national superstardom, culminating with the United States presidency in 1828.
1 Aug 2026
The Jacksons
In this episode Brandon and Corbin discuss Andrew Jackson's arrival in the frontier settlement of Nashborough, (Nashville) in 1788.
Through his time as a young attorney, Jackson quickly built a prosperous legal practice, accumulated land, and established deep roots in an emerging political landscape, but it would be his controversial marriage that would be the talk of Tennessee.
15 Jul 2026
The Generations; they are a changin'
In this episode Corbin and Brandon discuss how America's revolutionary conflict sparked a fire for liberty within future generations, and how those moments would shape leaders like Andrew Jackson well before his rise in both, Tennessee and National politics.
1 Jul 2026
The State of Franklin
In this episode, Brandon and Corbin discuss the political and practical realities surrounding statehood in the early western frontier, and how the short-lived state of Franklin, still has a lasting impact on the American experiment.
1 Jun 2026
Kings Mountain
In this episode Brandon and Corbin discuss the tension leading up to the Battle at Kings Moutain, the role of the Overmountain Men, and the strategic significance the fight played in the American Revolution.
15 May 2026
The First Republic
In this episode Brandon and Corbin discuss the triumphs and struggles of Tennessee's first frontier settlers, and how those experiences would help define the spirit of a new republic.
24 Apr 2026
Fort Loudon
In this episode Corbin and Brandon discuss the construction and destruction of Fort Loudon and the realities of 18th century Tennessee, America's first frontier.
Early Tennesseans embodied an outlaw-mindset that impacted the region prominently during both war and peace time efforts involving the British, French, and Overhill Cherokee.
15 Apr 2026
The Loyal Tennesseans
In this episode Corbin and Brandon discuss how not all Southerners fought for the South during the U.S. Civil War.
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