Founding Fathers: An American Dream

by NOISER

250 years ago, the United States of America was born. But how did people in America rise up, overthrow British rule, and go on to create a radical new nation? Welcome to Founding Fathers: An American Dream - the new show from the award-winning Noiser Podcast Network, hosted by Clarke Peters (The Wire, Treme, Da 5 Bloods). Each week, we'll take a deep dive into this epic story. We'll follow George Washington as he leads patriots into battle...travel with Benjamin Franklin on crucial missions overseas...sit alongside Thomas Jefferson as he writes the Declaration of Independence...and hear Alexander Hamilton fiercely debate the future of the country. But the tale of American independence is about more than just a handful of patriotic men. It features a cast of millions - men and women, enslaved and free, indigenous and colonial. We'll explore lesser-known stories in this immense fight for liberty...and ask who lost out along the way... Brought to life with immersive sound design and original music, plus contributions from leading historians and descendants of those involved. Founding Fathers: An American Dream is available for free wherever you get your podcasts or at noiser.com. Noiser+ subscribers get early access to new episodes and ad-free listening. Click the Noiser+ banner at the top of the feed or head to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started.

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Latest episodes

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8. Hail to the Chief

The USA has its first president. With George Washington leading the new nation forwards, there are high hopes. But a shocking announcement changes everything. Political p

Jul 23
1 h 01 min

7. A New Nation in Chaos

The British are defeated and now Americans have a country to build. But quickly, trouble begins. Economic turmoil causes war veterans to rise up against the very governme

Jul 16
1 h 00 min

6. The Spy, the Traitor and the Surrender at Yorktown

George Washington is stunned when an American war hero betrays the cause and switches sides. In the dead of night, an unexpected visitor arrives at Thomas Jefferson's pla

Jul 9
1 h 04 min

5. The Christmas Miracle

Pummeled in New York, George Washington's army is on the brink of collapse. But when given the chance for a knockout blow, the British pull their punch. It's a decision t

Jul 2
1 h 02 min

4. Independence Day

Throughout the colonies, war escalates. The siege of Boston comes to a dramatic end. A leader of the Mohawk people travels to London to pledge his support to King George.

Jun 25
1 h 00 min

3. A Shot Heard Around the World

The colonies prepare for battle. Paul Revere rides into the New England backcountry with a warning: the redcoats are coming. In the town of Lexington, the first shot of t

Jun 18
1 h 00 min

2. The Massacre and the Tea Party

Boston is in chaos, culminating in a bloody clash between locals and redcoats. From the turmoil steps John Adams...a young lawyer who volunteers to do the least wanted jo

Jun 11
1 h 01 min

1. The Great Awakening and the Growing Rebellion

European superpowers battle for control of North America. A charismatic preacher takes the American colonies by storm. And the rabblerouser Samuel Adams leads protests ov

Jun 4
1 h 01 min

Founding Fathers: An American Dream - Trailer

The new show from the award-winning Noiser Podcast Network. Hosted by Clarke Peters. Launching 5th June 2026. New episodes each Friday. Join Noiser+ for early access to

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People can say this is a left-leaning podcast, but what they’re sharing is the accurate truth of our Nations founding. Things weren’t rainbows and sunshine, they were tough and things that people couldn’t endure today. Don’t like the actual story? Go listen to something else. Noiser does a great job of telling the real story, even if some history deniers don’t like it! Our Nations history isn’t auspicious or grand. It’s a story of a country built on the backs of the oppressed. Listen to this podcast and learn what history is all about! Y’all are doing a fantastic job!!

Jane257 · Jun 2026

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