Best Animus Gaming Podcasts (2024)

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How to make life more like a video game 11:24

16d ago11:24

11:24

By Animus Air

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The Borgias: History's Most Villainous Family 48:21

3d ago48:21

48:21

The Borgias are a lynchpin in the history of the Italian Renaissance. Their tale of intrigue, corruption and cut-throat ambition still inspires storytellers, and they appear as primary villains in Assassin's Creed II. But is their reputation deserved? To reveal how much history has underserved the Borgias, Matt Lewis talks to Associate Professor Je…

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How The Vikings Shaped Ireland and Britain 46:21

9d ago46:21

46:21

The Viking Age saw the creation of new towns and new kingdoms in Britain and Ireland. What impact did Norse settlers have on politics, culture and the economy? Professor Fiona Edmonds joins Matt Lewis to reveal the ways in which Vikings shaped medieval Ireland and Britain. Echoes of History is a Ubisoft podcast, brought to you by History Hit. Hoste…

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#183 - Will 2025 CrossFit Semifinals be Online? 1:02:33

11d ago1:02:33

1:02:33

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Samhain: The First Halloween 43:10

18d ago43:10

43:10

Halloween is a tradition that only grows in popularity each year. Yet its origins are mysterious, shrouded by myth and misconception. Some of its roots trace back to the Gaelic festival of Samhain. In this episode, Matt Lewis and Dr Kelly Fitzgerald explore the traditions and significance of Samhain to the people who celebrated it, and its connecti…

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Strength & CrossFit Progression | 2024 WINTER TRAINING CYCLE 21:39

21d ago21:39

21:39

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#182 - Optimizing CrossFit Training DURING a Qualifier 51:47

22d ago51:47

51:47

How should you balance your training priorities during the weeks of a qualifier like WZA, FOTC, the Open, Quarterfinals, etc.? On this episode TTT Coaches Brannen and Kyle give their best advice on how to navigate training during those weeks.

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The High King Of Ireland 46:11

25d ago46:11

46:11

Viking Age Ireland was divided into many rival kingdoms. However, some men could rise to become High King of Ireland. Men like Flann Sinna. How did he become High King? Did he wield real power over the other kingdoms? When did the High Kingship come to an end? Matt Lewis is joined by Professor Máire Ní Mhaonaigh to explain the significance of the H…

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Marie Antoinette: The Cake-Loving Queen 44:21

1M ago44:21

44:21

Today, we’ll study someone who was both a cause and a victim of the French Revolution: the cake-promoting queen, Marie Antoinette. In Assassin’s Creed Unity, we glimpse Marie Antoinette living the high-life while the poor people of Paris starve. By walking the streets of Paris, we also get an idea of the public perception of her as a detached, and …

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#181 - Crash Crucible, No Sugar, Trash TV & WWE w/ Lydia Fish & Sam Stewart 1:11:06

1M ago1:11:06

1:11:06

On this episode of the podcast we're joined by CrossFit Games athlete Sam Stewart from Dublin Ireland and CrossFit Semifinals athelte Lydia Fish. They are both in town preparing for the 2024 Crash Crucible.

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Do not follow your intuition 27:11

1M ago27:11

27:11

By Animus Air

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The Storming Of The Bastille 49:29

1M ago49:29

49:29

The Storming of the Bastille is one of the key events of the French Revolution and is known throughout the world. But it is fair to say that the name is better known than the event itself. Was it more than just a prison break? Why was it so important to the revolutionaries? And what did this event contribute to the democratic and social changes tha…

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#180 - From Drug Rehab to CrossFit Rehab: Physical Therapist Kyle Habdo 1:22:51

1M ago1:22:51

1:22:51

On this episode of the Corpus Animus Podcast we're joined by our on-site Physical Therapist and Coach Kyle Habdo. Kyle found CrossFit after a dark chapter in his life where he found himself addicted then rehabing from drugs. Fastforward years later and he's serving athletes in the community by helping them navigate and prevent injury. We ask him to…

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Napoleon: The Dictator Of Democracy 41:58

2M ago41:58

41:58

Napoleon Bonaparte is a household name; a rare example of someone who is as well remembered by his supporters as by his enemies. His life is rich with dramatic irony. He was a key figure in the creation of the First French Republic, yet became a self-appointed Emperor. Surrounded by enemies, he secured peace in France through war abroad and was hat…

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A solution to the homeless problem 51:01

2M ago51:01

51:01

By Animus Air

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#179 - Politics, Pain, and Personal Growth: Brannen Dorman Reveals All 1:14:40

2M ago1:14:40

1:14:40

You've seen coach Brannen in our videos for years... but who the heck is this guy? Today we dive into his story. We touch on his random love for cruise ships, his past history in politics, the only album he ever owned, his time in CrossFit, how he joined TTT, and a football injury that had him seeing Jennifer Aniston. Enjoy.…

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George Washington: The Man Who Could Be King 58:52

2M ago58:52

58:52

George Washington is perhaps the most consequential leader in the USA’s short history. Having demonstrated his leadership credentials as commander-in-chief during the American Revolutionary War, he then set a precedent for all subsequent US presidents to follow by refusing the opportunity to seize power. Yet he also craved to be part of the British…

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Lexington & Concord: History's Unlikeliest Battlefields 43:04

2M ago43:04

43:04

The shot heard ‘round the world; the start of the American Revolution. An event that would have profound consequences for world history, especially western democracy. Who’d have thought that something of such magnitude would begin in a small settlement with as many cows as people living in it? Don Wildman hops across the Atlantic from American Hist…

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#178 - Should You Peak for Off-Season CrossFit Competitions? 1:05:17

2M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

In the sport of CrossFit, peaking for the main CrossFit Games season is relatively straight forward. But how should atheltes who plan to peak for that approach peaking for off-season competitions, or the occasional one-off local competition? In this episode we share some mistakes we've made along the way, and try to help you better understand the p…

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#177 - Was the 2024 CrossFit Masters Games Good? 47:59

2M ago47:59

47:59

Last weekend, we journeyed to Birmingham, Alabama, for the 2024 CrossFit Masters Games. The venue was setup with three competition floors, each running simultaneously to accommodate the various age groups. We had 19 athletes competing across all divisions, and by the end of the weekend, 3 of them were proudly standing atop the podium. In this episo…

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The Declaration of Independence: History’s Most Influential Document? 42:20

2M ago42:20

42:20

Assassin’s Creed III offers players a glimpse into the room where it happened - the signing of the Declaration of Independence. But was the Declaration more than just a document? Who wrote it? And what were the immediate and lasting impacts of making such a Declaration? To answer these questions and more, Matt Lewis is joined by Prof Frank Cogliano…

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#176 - Mikko's Triangle | 2024 Masters CrossFit Games Preview 1:38:31

2M ago1:38:31

1:38:31

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The Alexandrian War: Caesar's Mistake 42:26

2M ago42:26

42:26

In 47 BCE, Julius Caesar arrived in Egypt as a victorious general, ready to make an easy alliance with the Pharaoh. Instead, he found himself besieged in Egypt’s capital city by the very ruler who wanted to ally with him. Trapped and outnumbered, Caesar’s glory was almost cut short. In this episode, Matt Lewis and Dr Jen Gerrish unravel the messy p…

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Defensiveness is caused by repressed anger 24:38

3M ago24:38

24:38

By Animus Air

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The Sphinx: Egypt's Greatest Mystery 48:40

3M ago48:40

48:40

The Great Sphinx of Giza is the most recognisable statue in the world - and one of the most mysterious. Even its Western name is misleading, since the monument bears little resemblance to the sphinx of ancient Greek mythology. Conflicting stories about who built it and why have circulated since ancient times. These include tales of what lies inside…

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#175 - our 2024 crossfit games story 2:11:26

3M ago2:11:26

2:11:26

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Ptolemy XIII: The Forgotten Pharaoh 46:17

3M ago46:17

46:17

Antony and Cleopatra. Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great. These are household names thanks to Shakespeare’s plays, big budget TV shows and films, and histories written about them since antiquity. But Ptolemy XIII is an afterthought, if anyone bothers to think about him at all. Today Matt Lewis and Prof. Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones shed light on a ruler w…

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The Parthenon: Humble Temple Or Power Play? 55:26

3M ago55:26

55:26

An enduring symbol of ancient Greek artistry and architecture. Arguably the most recognisable monument they left behind. The Parthenon. Built atop the Acropolis in Athens during the 5th century BCE, its construction was completed just before the start of the Peloponnesian War. Today, its ruined marble pillars are printed on postcards the world over…

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The Ancient Olympics: Games Of The Gods 50:49

3M ago50:49

50:49

A tradition that endured millennia. The ancient Olympic Games began in 776 BC and took place every four years until at least 396 AD. It was a major religious and sporting festival, attended by over 40,000 spectators who flocked to watch athletes compete in sports like wrestling, chariot racing and athletics. Matt Lewis is joined by Dr Nigel Spivey …

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How to solve the homeless problem, part one 49:02

4M ago49:02

49:02

By Animus Air

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Hippocrates: The Father Of Medicine 41:41

4M ago41:41

41:41

Around 460 BCE, a man was born in Ancient Greece who would change medicine forever. He invented a new scientific approach to medicine that recognised disease as a natural phenomenon, rather than the will of the gods. Or at least, that's what we're told. Matt Lewis joins Prof. Helen King, author of Hippocrates Now and Immaculate Forms, to reveal wha…

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#174 - a conversation with TRAVIS MAYER 33:29

4M ago33:29

33:29

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The Crown's Greatest Jewel: The Koh-i-Noor Diamond 31:37

4M ago31:37

31:37

The literal jewel in the British crown, the Koh-i-Noor diamond has a history as rich as its caratage. Queen Victoria received it from the last maharaja of the Sikh Empire, and it has become a symbol of British colonialism ever since - even in the eyes of the Empress of India herself. In this episode, thanks to a glitch in the Animus, Dan Snow steps…

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The Industrial Revolution: The Birth Of Modern London 54:37

4M ago54:37

54:37

The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the late 18th century, giving birth to an era that has changed world history. The period was characterised by rapid economic, social and technological growth. Marked by innovation and inventions like the steam engine, spinning jenny and telephone, industrialisation also saw a rise in urbanisation, the f…

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Scotland Yard: The Origins Of London's Police 41:31

4M ago41:31

41:31

Scotland Yard: the home of London's Metropolitan Police Force. In this episode, Matt Lewis and Dr Jonah Miller put a magnifying lens to the history of both Scotland Yard as a place and on the policemen and detectives that worked within it. What went on inside? Why did it come to be known as Scotland Yard? And how significant a role did it play in s…

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#173 - 10 CrossFit Programming Questions 44:45

4M ago44:45

44:45

00:05 - What would you consider too much volume of a movement? 05:30 - What books/courses can I read to learn more about programming? 10:19 - How would you structure an off-season for an athelte who is well rounded and prepping for semis? 14:15 - When to transition from intermediate to Rx? 16:13 - What is something athletes perceive as pushing the …

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Why you need your girlfriend to manipulate you 38:32

5M ago38:32

38:32

By Animus Air

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Queen Victoria: The Woman Behind An Era 50:18

5M ago50:18

50:18

Queen Victoria was the last English monarch of the House of Hanover and gave her name to an era in British history. Although small in stature, she was a towering figure as she witnessed major turning points in British history. Yet she is often caricatured as a spiky and stubborn woman. In this episode, historian Alex Churchill join Matt Lewis to li…

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