American Presidents: Totalus Rankium

Follow American Presidents: Totalus Rankium
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

A lighthearted look through the live of all the American presidents of the USA. Just how interesting were the POTUS of the past?

Rob and Jamie


    • Aug 24, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 28m AVG DURATION
    • 119 EPISODES

    4.8 from 632 ratings Listeners of American Presidents: Totalus Rankium that love the show mention: rob and jamie, american presidents, roman emperors, totalus rankium, presidential history, british guys, us presidents, two british, brits, us history, interesting take, american history, samuel, combining, sensible, lads, duncan, love history, united states, finished listening.


    Ivy Insights

    The American Presidents: Totalus Rankium podcast is a hilarious and informative show that combines full biographies of all the Presidents of the USA with amusing stories and rankings based on various categories. Following their successful Roman Emperors series, this podcast maintains the same level of humor and insight that made the original series so engaging. The hosts, Jamie and Rob, strike a perfect balance between serious when required and hilarious the rest of the time, making for a highly entertaining listening experience.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to provide a fresh perspective on US history from an outside point of view. As British hosts, Jamie and Rob bring a unique lens through which they examine the lives of American presidents. Their witty banter and clever repartee make each episode enjoyable to listen to, while also providing listeners with valuable historical information. The hosts have clearly done their research, presenting facts in an engaging manner that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

    Another great aspect of The American Presidents: Totalus Rankium is its ability to make history accessible and entertaining. By combining humor with well-researched content, Jamie and Rob manage to hold their audience's attention even during potentially dry or less exciting periods in presidential history. They delve into not just their political careers but also their personal lives, offering a comprehensive view of each president's story. This approach helps listeners establish a deeper connection with these historical figures.

    While there are very few negative aspects to this podcast, some listeners may find that occasionally certain names or towns are mispronounced by the hosts. However, considering the vast amount of material covered in each episode, this can be easily overlooked as it does not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the show.

    In conclusion, The American Presidents: Totalus Rankium is an exceptional podcast that offers both entertainment and education. Jamie and Rob's chemistry as hosts is evident throughout each episode as they deliver compelling narratives filled with humor and charm. Whether you're a history buff or simply looking for an engaging podcast, this show is a must-listen. It provides a fresh perspective on US presidents and offers a delightful journey through American history. So grab your headphones and get ready to be entertained and informed by this fantastic podcast.



    Search for episodes from American Presidents: Totalus Rankium with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from American Presidents: Totalus Rankium

    Knockouts: The Final

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 72:58


    Here we are! We reach the final of American Presidents: Totalus Rankium! Only two presidents are left, and only one can win! But this is tricky - so to help us we have invited two genuine Americans on to argue for their president of choice! Jerry from The Presidencies Podcast and Alycia from Civics and Coffee Podcast!  https://www.presidenciespodcast.com/about/ https://www.civicsandcoffee.com/

    Knockouts: Semi Final II

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 45:14


    We come to the second semi final where the two winners of group C and D face off against each other! The winner here will face the other finalist to see who wins American Presidents: Totalus Rankium!  Plus: We look into which era of the USA had the best presidents! 

    Semi Final I

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 48:04


    This week we look at which is the best/most interesting political Party in US history. But most importantly we decide who goes through to the final! 

    Knockouts: Group D

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 73:48


    The final group and only one can go through! Who will it be? Lollipop Hayes, Mad Mad Jackson, Poor Rich JFK, or Father Madison? Find out!  We also look at Canvasibility: who has the best portrait?  

    Knockout: Group C

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 63:42


    We go onto group C - otherwise known as the Group of Death! With three of the 4 Mount Rushmore Presidents in one group, who will go through? Licoln, Washington, Jefferson or Reagan!?

    Knockouts: Group B

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 69:56


    On to the second of the knockout episodes. Who will it be? We have Obama, JQA, Madison and Teddy R. Only one can go through!

    Knockouts: Group A

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 60:50


    Time to start knocking people out! In this group stage Eisenhower, FDR, Grant and LBJ go against each other one on one. Only one can go through, but who will it be? We also look at out sinners and losers in the Statesmanship round! 

    The Draw

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 29:16


    We now have ranked all the presidents. But now the real challenge begins. 17 got the coveted AmeriCAN. 16 will be put into round of 4 to battle their way to a final. Who is in what round? Find out! 

    45.3 Donald Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 153:06


    So at last we come to the end! Join us as we rate the last president in the series! Trump has dominated political life in teh US for almost a decade, but how do we rate him? Find out!

    45.2 Donald Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 122:31


    Part 2 of Trump and in this episode we leave his business career behind and say hello to his political career! So thats fun. Join us as we cover the election and the tumultuous first 2 years of his presidency! 

    45.1 Donald Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 105:21


    Here we go... time to look into one of the most controversial presidents in US history - Donald J Trump. In this episode its all about his pre-presidential life. Was he a business genius? How did the casinos do? Who is John Barron? Who needs that much gold paneling in their home? Find out!

    44.3 Barack Obama

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 118:31


    In part three we look into the presidency of Obama. He has one of the hardest starts of any presidents: the economy is down the toilet and the country is embroiled in not one but two wars. So what is he to do? And why does the GOP keep inviting him to a tea party!?

    44.2 Barack Obama

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 101:30


    Last time we saw Obama's background and how he succumbed to the political life. This time we look into the political life right up until he becomes president. How does he do? Find out!

    44.1 Barack Obama

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 105:30


    We are getting very modern! We all remember Barack Obama's presidency, but how well do we know his past? Join us as we go through his early life from Hawaii, to Indonesia, to New York and Chicago! 

    43.3 George W Bush

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 122:18


    We come to the last episode of Dubya. A lot happened during his presidency but will he step up to the plate? Will he seize the moment? Will he, when it comes down to it, do a good job? Will he &*%@

    43.2 George W Bush

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 110:40


    W. wants to be president, but before he can do that he has to get through one of the most controversial elections in US history. But once he is in, I'm sure he is in for a smooth ride...

    43.1 George W Bush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 95:00


    We have covered Daddy Bush, But does Baby bush live up to his father? Does he even care? (Yes - yes he cares a lot. The man has daddy issues) Join us as we cover W's early life!

    42.2 Bill Clinton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 127:23


    Bill in in the White House! But this is making some people very angry and determined to use anything they can find to bring him down. Will they find any dirt in his past? Something to do with the financials? Or maybe his personal life? - It's his treatment of women thing it was always going to be that it's the woman thing that's what they will find

    42.1 Bill Clinton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 105:40


    In episode 1 of Bill Clinton we look at his life before being president. Did he inhale? Did he dodge the draft? Did he sleep with all the women? Yes. Yes he did.

    41.3 George H W Bush

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 103:00


    After a very eventful life Daddy Bush finally makes it to the top job! so what will he do with that? Sort out the economy! (Ah - maybe... there seems to be a couple of massive global political events going on also...)

    41.2 George H W Bush

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2023 87:59


    Last time we were quite impressed with Bush last time in early life. But what about now he is starting to run for president? Does he change? does he become Reagan's lapdog? a spineless jellyfish? hmmm. lets find out.

    41.1 George H W Bush

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 94:38


    Before Dubya Bush, there was Daddy Bush. he is perhaps the most overlooked of modern presidents due to his single term, but who was this man? What was his early life? Find out in ep1!

    40.3 Ronald Reagan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2023 126:51


    In Part 3 we cover the end of Reagan's presidency. At the start of his presidency he got all he wanted to do done. So what now? Russia! (and corruption - a fair bit of that) 

    40.2 Ronald Reagan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 101:26


    In episode 2 of 3 for Reagan we cover his rise to the big seat. And then when he is there, what is he going to do? who knows? (We all know, it's tax reform. It's aways about tax with this guy)

    40.1 Ronald Reagan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 99:40


    We now come to the father of the modern GOP: Ronald Reagan. The Actor! Just think what thoughts the young Reagan may have had: What will LA be like? Will I ever be a A-list star? And why were there so many damn commies around!? Find out in this episode!

    39.2 Jimmy Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 139:35


    He is now held in regard as the beloved ex-president - the sage old man. But when he was president he was not so well liked. So what is the truth behind the first person we have ever covered who is still alive!?

    39.1 Jimmy Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2023 101:57


    Jimmy Carter has the honour of being the first living person we have covered. In this episode find out about his early life, his smile, and his not so humble peanut farm!

    38.2 Gerald Ford

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 117:04


    We have covered his early life as an all American football star and war hero - now for part two where... he... erm... becomes president despite no one wanting him and he annoys everyone? Yep.

    38.1 Gerald Ford

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 79:33


    After the chaos of Nixon, Ford is not as well known. So who was this all American footballer done good? Where did he come from? Find out!

    37.3 Richard Nixon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 119:04


    In Nixon's final part we mostly cover the watergate scandal and then we judge him. I wonder if one will affect the other? 

    37.2 Richard Nixon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 101:24


    Part 2 of 3 of President Nixon. We cover his first term as president, otherwise known as 'not the watergate stuff'. So we figure it must be all good and scandal free right? Right? 

    37.1 Richard Nixon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 84:42


    So we come to Tricky Dick. Well known for a long time for being the stain on American presidential history - but is that deserved? Well, let's start with his pre watergates/presidential life shall we...

    Intelligent Speech June 25th

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 2:28


    Very Exciting news! We are talking at the Intelligent Speech conference this year!  Tickets on sale here: https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/event/intelligent-speech-summer-2022/ Use discount code 'Totalus'! People speaking here: https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/the-podcasters/

    36.2 Lydon B Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 128:02


    Ok, so he wasn't the greatest of guys before he became president. But maybe he can make up for it in today's episode? Maybe?

    36.1 Lyndon B Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 105:52


    LBJ is not perhaps the most well known of the post war presidents. But why? Maybe if you dig deep down you will find a really good guy with a great character. Like, really deep. Bring some friends with shovels. 

    35.2 John F Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 131:39


    Using all the silver spoons, Jack has become president. But now what? Will he use his powers of mediocracy for good? Find out!

    Update and Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 32:41


    Update on why we have been away and what is happening next. Plus a Q&A session. 

    35.1 John F Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 112:54


    Kennedy is one of the biggest names in US Presidential history. But how did he become the worlds youngest elected US president? Was it through hard work? Was it? or something else? Find out!

    34.2 Dwight Eisenhower

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 113:54


    So he has won the largest war in history, now what? Settle down in London with his true love? Go home to his wife and become the president? Who knows? (We obviously all know).

    Founding Fathers Senate Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 5:33


    Exciting news! Our Senate Patreon series on the founding fathers and those that lived in the revolutionary era is starting this weekend! Find out about how to listen in this announcement.   Link to patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/TotalusRankium?fan_landing=true 

    34.1 Dwight Eisenhower

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 103:59


    Eisenhower may have become supreme commander of the world (or something like that) before becoming president, but what was his life like up to that point? Did he blind anyone? Did he get to know his driver? Did he invent the stealth tank? Find out!

    33.2 Harry Truman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 114:28


    Part 2 of Truman is out! See how he deals with the end of the war and the start of another war and all the communists. So many communists.

    33.1 Harry Truman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 92:36


    We are back (again) and we have part one of Harry Truman for you! Find out about farms, gangsters and dragons!

    Live zoom 5th of June

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 2:46


    We are going to be on a live zoom chat on Saturday 5th of June at 8pm (3pm EST). Join us! (if you want. no pressure.)

    32.3 Franklin D Roosevelt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 118:42


    As WWII breaks out, FDR enters an unprecedented third term - He has political battles ahead of him, as well as actual battles he desperately wants to avoid. Can he keep the US out of the war? Find out! (I mean, find out how he doesn't. We all know he doesn't.)

    32.2 Franklin D Roosevelt

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 100:32


    Part 2 of our three part look at Roosevelt. In this episode he becomes governor of New York and then President all while the economy is weeping in a cupboard somewhere. So how does he do? Find out!

    32.1 Franklin D Roosevelt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 99:04


    Surprise release! We managed to find a bit of time between packing, and attempting to do our jobs remotely. So here is Franklin part 1. Find out what a man born with all the silver spoons can do with his life!

    Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 6:22


    2020 continues to be the year of fun times, and some new circumstances mean that we need to take a short break from the podcast. Fear not, we will be back in a couple of months! (plus: a hint on the future of Totalus Rankium)

    fear totalus rankium
    Election Special: Wicked Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 90:25


    In this election special episode we are lucky enough to get to chat to the people behind Wicked Game: American Elections. They have covered every American president election in US history, and we get to pick their brains about the most recent one. How it played out, and predictions for the future! 

    31.2 Herbert Hoover

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 108:12


    As the 2020 presidential race unfolds while we record, Jamie and I attempt to stay focussed and talk about just how well Hoover managed the great depression. Spoiler: It does not go well. He is a 1 term president. 

    31.1 Herbert Hoover

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 93:34


    Herbert Hoover lives an action packed life full of contradictions. Join us as we try and figure out who this man is. A robber Barron? A great humanitarian? A populist? A progressive? A massive racist? And also, will he be ready for the upcoming great crash?

    Claim American Presidents: Totalus Rankium

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel