Best Luxemburg Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 8 (145) - How to make Friends and Influence People – The Luxemburgs become Kings of Bohemia 29:46

16d ago29:46

29:46

Henry, the new king of the Romans, just 30 years of age, tall and blond, every inch his forebearer the great Charlemagne had a one track mind. There was one thing he wanted and that was the imperial crown. It is now 60 years since there last had been a crowned emperor. We had such an interregnum before, in the 10th century between the death of empe…

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Ep. 145 How to make Friends and Influence People – The Luxemburgs become Kings of Bohemia 29:46

18d ago29:46

29:46

Henry, the new king of the Romans, just 30 years of age, tall and blond, every inch his forebearer the great Charlemagne had a one track mind. There was one thing he wanted and that was the imperial crown. It is now 60 years since there last had been a crowned emperor. We had such an interregnum before, in the 10th century between the death of empe…

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Ep. 11 (148): Imperial Swansong – the End of Henry VII’s Campaign in Italy 37:14

3h ago37:14

37:14

The year is 1312 and Henry VII is finally embarking on his journey to Rome that will bring about the first imperial coronation in almost a century and hence the formal end to the Interregnum, the time without emperors. Becoming emperor is hard enough, but being emperor is even harder, as the first Luxemburger to ascend the throne of Charlemagne wil…

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Ep. 148: Imperial Swansong – the End of Henry VII’s Campaign in Italy 37:14

25m ago37:14

37:14

The year is 1312 and Henry VII is finally embarking on his journey to Rome that will bring about the first imperial coronation in almost a century and hence the formal end to the Interregnum, the time without emperors. Becoming emperor is hard enough, but being emperor is even harder, as the first Luxemburger to ascend the throne of Charlemagne wil…

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Freestyle & Greco State Recap 1:07:53

7d ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Teague and Steve run through every 16U and Junior bracket that took place last weekend, acknowledging the top three finishers that locked in a Fargo spot and also checking out some legacy names, deep brackets, and exciting finishes to some brackets. Wrestling Factory coach Trevor Potratz also joins the show to talk more about the experience and his…

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Ep. 147 – Brescia or Bust – Henry VII’s Big Mistake(s) 34:43

7d ago34:43

34:43

Henry VII had gained control of most of Northern Italy in less than three months. It will take him 9 months to lose it all again. How did he go from bringer of peace and justice and all out saviour of Italy to brutal conqueror and godless tyrant? Let’s find out. The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel …

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Ep.10 (147) - Brescia or Bust 34:43

12h ago34:43

34:43

Henry VII had gained control of most of Northern Italy in less than three months. It will take him 9 months to lose it all again. How did he go from bringer of peace and justice and all out savior of Italy to brutal conqueror and godless tyrant? Let’s find out. The music for the show is Flute Sonata in E-flat major, H.545 by Carl Phillip Emmanuel B…

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Regional/Sectional Assignment Conversation with Doug Forsythe 1:34:01

5h ago1:34:01

1:34:01

Geography/Enrollment expert Doug Forsythe joins the show to help break down the postseason assignments for next wrestling season! Steve and Teague make some way too early postseason predictions as well, and the chat during the live also asks some great questions which we answer right on the show! D1-10:40 D2-57:30 D3-1:16:30 Support the Show.…

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Red, White and (Sky) Blue, Part 2 21:17

3d ago21:17

21:17

We wrap up our look at Luxembourg's flags—just in time to wave those flags while we watch Eurovision next week from Malmö! Go, Tali!By Matthew Foster

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Ep. 9 (146) – The Return of the King – Henry VII’s Journey to Rome 33:49

7d ago33:49

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In the winter of 1310 the emperor elect Henry VII not yet 40 years of age and every inch a king appears in Italy. An Italy torn apart by incessant violence, between and within the cities. Allegedly it is a struggle between the pro-imperial Ghibellines and the pro-papal Guelphs, but 60 years after the last emperor had set foot on Italian soil and se…

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Ep. 146 – The Return of the King – Henry VII’s Journey to Rome 33:49

4d ago33:49

33:49

In the winter of 1310 the emperor elect Henry VII not yet 40 years of age and every inch a king appears in Italy. An Italy torn apart by incessant violence, between and within the cities. Allegedly it is a struggle between the pro-imperial Ghibellines and the pro-papal Guelphs, but 60 years after the last emperor had set foot on Italian soil and se…

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Kaukauna Head Coach Jeff Matczak 1:49:10

13d ago1:49:10

1:49:10

Jeff joins the show to share the story of Kaukauna's 2024 Team State Champion squad! From the preseason to the last Team State match, Jeff shares an in-depth look at the journey the team took to win their 4th straight Team State title. We also end the show with maybe the toughest round of trivia Steve has conjured up yet! Support the Show.…

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Not Leaving Port(o) - History of the Germans 7:11

11d ago7:11

7:11

Hello and welcome to, well an absence of an episode of the History of the Germans. This is just a short message to let you know that unfortunately there will not be an episode of the History of the Germans this week. It is all the fault of a guy called Rafael Miranda who runs the worlds best wine tasting at the Quinta de San Tiago over in Rede in t…

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Red, White and (Sky) Blue 29:58

19d ago29:58

29:58

We look at the Grand Duchy's flags and anthems and discover how Luxembourg's symbols and Luxembourg's monarchy have influenced one another over the centuries. Plus, Non-Luxembourger Jill joins us for a mayonnaise taste test!By Matthew Foster

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4-Time State Champion Dawson Johnson 1:02:07

28d ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Dawson Johnson of Cumberland joins the show and talks about his journey to becoming a 4-Time State Champion! Dawson brings a great perspective on the sport, and shares stories ranging from his rivalry with Ian Radintz, to his team qualifying for Team State this year, to sharing some great advice for younger wrestlers at the end of the show! Support…

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Ep. 7 (144) – The Rise of the House of Luxembourg - The election of Emperor Henry VII 23:35

1M ago23:35

23:35

On November 27th, 1308 the prince electors chose Henry VII, count of Luxemburg to be their new king of the Romans and future emperor. Little did they know that this decision will give rise to a dynasty that will rule the empire for as many decades as the Ottonian, the Salian and the Hohenstaufen had. A dynasty that featured such emblems of chivalri…

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Ep. 144 - The Rise of the House of Luxembourg - The election of Emperor Henry VII 23:35

25d ago23:35

23:35

On November 27th, 1308 the prince electors chose Henry VII, count of Luxemburg to be their new king of the Romans and future emperor. Little did they know that this decision will give rise to a dynasty that will rule the empire for as many decades as the Ottonian, the Salian and the Hohenstaufen had. A dynasty that featured such emblems of chivalri…

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Ep. 6 (143) – The Murder of a King - Albrecht I von Habsburg 34:45

1M ago34:45

34:45

The late 13th century was the sniper’s alley for many a powerful family. The disappearance of great dynasties, the Arpads of Hungary, the Premyslids of Bohemia, the Zaehringer, Babenbergs, the counts of Holland to name just a few wasn’t down to lack of fertility but down to violence. Murder became so common, even those who did not have swords stick…

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Moien! 10:10

1M ago10:10

10:10

Since this is the first episode, I explain who I am and why I'm doing a podcast about, of all things, Luxembourg.By Matthew Foster

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Ep. 143 – The Murder of a King - Albrecht I von Habsburg. 34:45

1M ago34:45

34:45

The late 13th century was the sniper’s alley for many a powerful family. The disappearance of great dynasties, the Arpads of Hungary, the Premyslids of Bohemia, the Zaehringer, Babenbergs, the counts of Holland to name just a few wasn’t down to lack of fertility but down to violence. Murder became so common, even those who did not have swords stick…

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Ep. 5 (142) Adolf von Nassau – A Shadow of a King 30:05

1M ago30:05

30:05

After the death of Rudolf von Habsburg the electors chose another, now truly impecunious count, Adolf von Nassau to be king. They chose him over Rudolf’s son Albrecht and over the overwhelmingly most powerful prince in the empire, King Wenceslaus II of Bohemia. This cultured and competent man became known to German history as a Schattenkönig, a sha…

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Ep. 142 Adolf von Nassau - A Shadow of a King 30:05

2M ago30:05

30:05

After the death of Rudolf von Habsburg the Prince Electors chose another, now truly impecunious count, Adolf von Nassau to be king. They chose him over Rudolf’s son Albrecht and over the overwhelmingly most powerful prince in the empire, King Wenceslaus II of Bohemia. This cultured and competent man became known to German history as a Schattenkönig…

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Luxemburg-Casco Head Coach Chas Treml 1:43:40

2M ago1:43:40

1:43:40

LC coach Chas Treml joins the show to talk about the Spartan's journey to a second Team State title in a row this year! We talk everything from the offseason to the final dual and everything in between, recapping all of the moments that highlighed the 2023-2024 Team State run that resulted in the 14th Team State title for the Spartans Support the S…

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Trailer 1:36

2M ago1:36

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Starting April 4, 2024, join us on "Back to Luxembourg" to talk about Luxembourg, Luxembourgish America and the art of citizenship from the Moselle to the Mississippi.By Matthew Foster

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Ep. 4 (141) Rudolf von Habsburg Semper Augustus - Allezeit Mehrer des Reiches 32:59

2M ago32:59

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Martin Rady in his highly amusing and exceptionally well written book on the Habsburg said “The remainder of Rudolf’s reign up to his death in 1291 was a failure. He did not manage to have himself crowned emperor by the pope and had to make do with the title of king…it was a false dawn, both for the Holy Roman empire and for the Habsburgs” I most h…

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Ep. 141 Rudolf von Habsburg Semper Augustus - Allezeit Mehrer des Reiches 32:59

2M ago32:59

32:59

Martin Rady in his highly amusing and exceptionally well written book on the Habsburg said: “The remainder of Rudolf’s reign up to his death in 1291 was a failure. He did not manage to have himself crowned emperor by the pope and had to make do with the title of king…it was a false dawn, both for the Holy Roman empire and for the Habsburgs” I most …

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Ep. 3 (140) – Rudolf von Habsburg and the Golden King Ottokar II of Bohemia 34:48

2M ago34:48

34:48

This week we will look at what the poor count Rudolf of Habsburg does once he had been elected King of the Romans. This is not the first time the electors have chosen a man of much more modest means than themselves. William of Holland and Hermann von Salm had failed to leverage their elevated status into tangible gains. But Rudolf is different. Thr…

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Ep. 140 – Rudolf von Habsburg and the Golden King Ottokar II of Bohemia 34:48

2M ago34:48

34:48

This week we will look at what the poor count Rudolf of Habsburg does once he had been elected King of the Romans. This is not the first time the electors have chosen a man of much more modest means than themselves. William of Holland and Hermann von Salm had failed to leverage their elevated status into tangible gains. But Rudolf is different. Thr…

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Ep. 2 (139) – The End of the Interregnum 37:01

2M ago37:01

37:01

On October 1, 1273 seven princes elected a new king of the Romans. Their choice was a momentous one that set European history further down its path away from a universal empire to separate kingdoms and principalities. The pope had demanded that they come to a unanimous decision so that the empire could again participate in a crusade to stop the rem…

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Ep. 139 – The End of the Interregnum - The Election of Rudolf von Habsburg in 1273 37:01

2M ago37:01

37:01

On October 1, 1273 seven princes elected a new king of the Romans. Their choice was a momentous one that set European history further down its path away from a universal empire to separate kingdoms and principalities. The pope had demanded that they come to a unanimous decision so that the empire could again participate in a crusade to stop the rem…

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Team State Recap 58:31

2M ago58:31

58:31

Teague and Steve recap every dual from Team State weekend, talking about the biggest matches and moments from the last weekend of the year! We close out the show by recapping the year, which was an amazing one for the Wisconsin Wrestler Podcast, and thanking all the listeners and folks in the wrestling community for all of their loyalty and support…

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Ep. 1 (138) Catch-up Episode - The Empire from 919 to 1250 50:44

2M ago50:44

50:44

This episode is something I never thought I would do, it is a run through the history of the Holy Roman Empire from 919 AD to 1250, pretty much most of the periods I have covered so far. Why do it? If you’re one of those who have listened religiously to all 137 episodes so far and feel completely up to date with what happened in the past, this will…

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Catch-up Episode - The Empire from 919 to 1250 50:44

3M ago50:44

50:44

This episode is something I never thought I would do, it is a run through the history of the Holy Roman Empire from 919 AD to 1250, pretty much most of the periods I have covered so far. Why do it? If you’re one of those who have listened religiously to all 137 episodes so far and feel completely up to date with what happened in the past, this will…

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Team State Preview 1:07:28

3M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Teague and Steve preview every dual and potential dual taking place at Team State this weekend, looking at potential swing matches and moves that we could see at the Fieldhouse this weekend! D1-7:30 D2-32:00 D3-48:45 Support the Show.

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Individual State Recap 1:49:55

3M ago1:49:55

1:49:55

Teague and Steve recap every bracket, make picks for wrestler of the year, and end the night with the annual reading of "The Other Guy on the Mat" Girls-6:55 D3-28:20 D2-51:15 D1-1:17:30 "The Other Guy on the Mat" Reading-1:41:00 Support the Show.

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Individual State Preview 2:41:13

3M ago2:41:13

2:41:13

Teague and Steve preview every bracket for the upcoming WIAA Individual State tournament! Girls-13:30 D3-44:45 D2-1:24:50 D1-2:02:30 Support the Show.

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Team Sectional Recap & Sectional Preview 1:48:00

3M ago1:48:00

1:48:00

Steve and Teague recap all the dual action from Team Sectionals, then jump right into some brackets to keep an eye on at every individual sectional! Milestones-6:30 Team Sectionals-8:20 D3-36:00 D2-59:30 D1-1:21:30 Support the Show.By Teague Fenwick

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Regional Recap & Team Sectional Preview 1:29:46

3M ago1:29:46

1:29:46

Teague and Steve recap the team results from every regional over the weekend, along with looking ahead to all the Team Sectional matchups that await us on Tuesday evening! D3-7:35 D2-32:05 D1-54:40 Support the Show.

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Ep. 137 – The Conversion - Albrecht, Grand Master of the Teutonic Order becomes a protestant duke 29:18

3M ago29:18

29:18

This week we will talk about the end of the rule of the Teutonic Knights in Prussia. Instead of a land ruled by a chivalric order answering to the pope, Prussia became a secular state, ruled by a protestant prince and run by a newly created class of land-owners, the famous Prussian Junkers whose impact on German history stretched well into the 20th…

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Regional Preview Sparknotes Edition 1:25:35

3M ago1:25:35

1:25:35

Teague and Steve take a look at every regional and the returning state qualifiers/placewinners in each one, along with taking one last look at their team postseason picks. HAPPY POSTSEASON TIME!!! D3-6:30 D2-25:50 D1-48:00 Support the Show.

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Conference Tournament Recap 1:53:04

3M ago1:53:04

1:53:04

Steve and Teague recap all the action from Conference Tournament weekend! Guess the day Frosty will melt and also donate to Chilren's Hospital at: https://support.childrenswi.org/event/the-melting-snowman-for-childrens-wisconsin/e556140 100-win recognition Duals/Other Tournaments Eau Claire North Husky Girl's Invite Classic 8-Guy's and Girl's SCC S…

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VENEZUELA: "The most revolutionary thing one can do, is always to proclaim loudly what is happening." 37:00

3M ago37:00

37:00

The Venezuelan working class and the Communist Party (PCV) are being attacked by the ruling Socialist Party. In this podcast, Stewart McGill talks to Paul Dobson, a member of the Central Committee of the PCV. Paul describes starkly and succinctly the nature of the attacks, and asks people to spend some time trying to understand the situation. He al…

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Ep. 136 – 13 Years of War - The Prussian League shifts allegiance 28:24

3M ago28:24

28:24

The theocratic state of the Teutonic Knights had survived the devastating defeat at Tannenberg with most of its territory intact. But underneath the foundations of the edifice are crumbling. The economy is in tatters, the theological justification for their existence has disappeared and their power as a military force has failed to keep up with the…

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January Week 4 Recap 1:55:44

4M ago1:55:44

1:55:44

Steve and Teague recap the action from across the state this last weekend! Milestone recognition Duals/Out-of-StateTournaments HON Duals 2nd Annual Shawano Girl's Invitational Whitetail Shootout Ridge & Valley Conference Duals Beaver Dam Slam 2024 Dirk Sorenson Door County Classic 2024 Grafton Duals 2024 Lady Huskies Wrestling Invite 2024 Terry Con…

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Ep. 135 - After Tannenberg - The rule of the Teutonic Knights in Prussia weakened 26:51

4M ago26:51

26:51

Last week we ended with the famous battle of Tannenberg or as the Poles would call it Grunwald and the Lithuanians Zalgiris. This battle is not just famous for its outcome but also for the various accounts of what happened. There is a Polish version there is a Lithuanian version and there's obviously a German version, actually 2 German versions. Th…

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Pulaski Invite Preview 1:04:00

4M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

Hortonville coach Chris Gennrich joins the show for a preview of this year's Pulaski Invite! Support the Show.

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January Week 3 Recap 1:47:02

4M ago1:47:02

1:47:02

Steve and Teague recap all the Wisconsin wrestling action that took place over the last weekend! Support the Show.By Teague Fenwick

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Ep. 134 – Tannenberg / Grunwald / Žalgiris - A battle of many names 41:11

4M ago41:11

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This week we look at the reasons the golden age of the Teutonic knights came to an abrupt end at the beginning of the 15th century. It is a sequence of events that involve some remarkable Polish and Lithuanian princes, the Templars, and of course – The brothers of the house of St. Mary of the Germans in Jerusalem. Ah, and a very famous battle. Epis…

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Highlander Preview 1:52:20

4M ago1:52:20

1:52:20

Ernie Millard joins the show for a preview of this year's Highlander tournament! We also take time to talk about the Wisconsin High School Girl's Duals in Stevens Point, and close the show by talking about our loaded slate for the weekend. Support the Show.

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January Week 2 Recap 1:11:28

4M ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Teague and Steve recap the action from the weekend and even take a deeper look into some duals from last week (for obvious reasons). We then take a look back at our Preseason Regional/Sectional picks and discuss how we feel our picks stand at this juncture in the year! Support the Show.

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