Listener Reviews

This is a podcast not be missed. The historical information is presented clearly and concisely enabling a normal person to fully grasp the critical aspects of Presidential decision making.

So happy to hear your book is being published! I love the podcast, and I can’t wait to read your book! Thanks for all your hard work and dedication!

I look forward to each new release. Keep up the great work.

I recently discovered this podcast and listened to it on a long road trip from Alabama to Albuquerque (and back). Wow, did it make the trip go by so much faster. If you enjoy US History, you will love this podcast. Richard does an awesome job!

Thoroughly enjoy listening to this podcast and always seem to learn something new. Richard Lim does a good job of explaining contemporary views, both positive and negative, of the President being discussed; and then shares his views with support. I’m catching up on some older episodes. Just listened to the 2023 series (5 episodes) on progressive presidents Roosevelt and Wilson. Very informative and nice summary of their legacy in the last episode.

I feel like I learn a lot when I listen to this podcast. More details and recent revelations about historical events that I learned about in school long ago, but I’m finding a more nuanced and dimensional perspective.

Despite some of the other reviews, I have never felt this podcast was biased. I believe this is a solid podcast history that does so well at present history. I have learned so much from this podcast and the guests are so engaging. The guests on this show have diverse perspectives that really help me see history through different lenses.

I’ve loved US Presidential history since I was a kid. I’ve learned so much, and am constantly astounded. Listening to this podcast, which makes the 5-year-old in me and 20-something current me very giddy!

Excellent guests, interesting topics, historically accurate without appeasing to extremist and revisionist opinions.

This podcast is a must for any Presidential or American history enthusiast

Excellent and informing. History presented with no political bias. Very well done.

This is an informative and interesting podcast, perfect for anyone with an interest in history or any American patriot for that matter.

I have truly enjoyed this podcast for the wonderful stories of our presidents and the outstanding interviews that Richard brings each episode.

I love this podcast! It is a very informative podcast with a humble host! This podcast is not aggressively political. It is here to provide the public with well researched facts and is presented with an open minded view of history AND politics! Five stars!! Thank you! God bless!

Whether you’re playing trivia, watching the news and/or a game show U.S. Presidents comes up very often. I have learned about U.S. Presidents when visiting its sites and reading about them, but there are some facts that I have never heard of. To me this is one of the best podcast.

I love this podcast

The episode on Ronald Reagan was done very well. He was very fair.

Very well researched and presented without an agenda which is truly refreshing. Please don’t submit to those with an agenda.

In Episode about Ulysses Grant an author throws up nonsensical hypotheticals repeating Lost Cause propaganda. 🤮Poorly researched.

This show is the vindicator of the lost presidents - those we don't remember well, or who didn't have sensational terms in office. Richard brings out the significance and richness of each administration in an engaging and thoughtful way. I'm always better for listening. Thank you!

Have only listened to one episode, the James A Garfield, but it told me more about him than I had known before. Most shows about him only speak about his murder, not about how brilliant he was

In a time when history is being rewritten, it was such a pleasure to find this podcast. Keep up the good work! Thanks!

This American President podcast is a great gateway into the history of our country and the world. For those who believe history to be dry, try this show.

I remember in college, taking a Psychology class & the subject of the lecture was memory. As an exercise, the Prof asked the class to name as many POTUS’ as we could in a specific amount of time. As a self-professed history nerd, I instinctually started with George Washington & moved forward, chronologically. Without a single exception, every other kid in the class started with the current president & worked their way backwards. So when I heard This American President for the 1st time, l knew l had found a kindred spirit in Richard Lim! The fact that his 1st episode was George Washington - arguably our greatest president - shouldn’t surprise anyone (especially given Richard’s connection to Mount Vernon!), but his 2nd subject, Andrew Johnson just blew me away! Choosing one of the most controversial (and, dare l say, despicable presidents ever) as the follow up to GW, was a complete & bold statement. I knew I had found something special - and it consistently is special. The way he unveils Johnson’s beliefs (flawed as they are), Lim exposes an infinitely more complex individual than l had ever considered. Lim also has a deceivingly low key, natural approach that belies his intellect. His interviews are brilliantly executed conversations with his well-chosen guests. I never get the impression that his guests are just trying to ‘pimp’ a new book, but just want to have a conversation with the host. Built for both the casual history nerd & the more serious-minded historian… Well-researched, stunningly informative and yet, remarkably entertaining - what else could you want in a podcast? Keep it up!