Best Grand Embassy Productions Podcasts (2024)

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Hiatus for the rest of 2024 1:36

6d ago1:36

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I'm on hiatus again! I'm moving in a few weeks, and between finishing up work, coordinating a move, and general health, I've been unable to really concentrate on the podcast. Thank you for your support. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support…

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Myth 10 - Urizhmag and Shatana - Part 1 1:24:29

1M ago1:24:29

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We go back into the Tale of the Narts with some stories about Urizhmag and his wife Shatana Intelligent Speech Online:Code: TSAR for a 10% Discounthttps://intelligentspeechonline.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

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2 Year Anniversary - Death in the Novgorod 2:57:23

2M ago2:57:23

2:57:23

Happy 2 years!! Intelligent Speech Online: Code: TSAR for a 10% Discount ⁠Purchase here!⁠ Joined by: John from Prime Time Bailey from Totalus Jeffianus Umberto from So You Think You Can Rule Persia Quinn from Nobelesse Oblige Edited by: Aurora from Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism

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E40 - The Armistice 20:52

2M ago20:52

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Yazdgushnasp makes headway in making a truce in Constantinople, while Mihr-Mihroe attempts to solidify is hold in the Colchis region.Intelligent Speech Online:Code: TSAR for a 10% Discounthttps://intelligentspeechonline.com/Find us on:https://www.patreon.com/HistoryofSaqartvelo | https://ko-fi.com/historyofsaqartvelo | https://www.amazon.com/hz/wis…

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Hiatus for 2024 4:32

2M ago4:32

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Unfortunately, my co-host has had to drop out of the show, and we are entering a hiatus until the new year. Content will still be made, but a new mainline episode will not be.

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The Prometheus Caves 17:36

3M ago17:36

17:36

I spoke with Nino Lolomadze from the Prometheus Caves to talk about the cave network near Kutaisi, Georgia! https://apa.gov.ge/en/eco-tourism/servisebi-da-tarifebi/Prometheuscave https://www.nationalparks.ge/en/site/prometheuscave --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support…

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22. Yuri I Dolgoruky 1:18:47

3M ago1:18:47

1:18:47

It's Yuri Long-Arm's turn to be the new Kievan prince, and the first time we advance in time since Viacheslav I! He founds a whole slew of new cities, especially one on the Moskva river. Wonder if that'll ever be important. Recommendations: Brendan - ⁠⁠Hollow Land: Israel's Architecture of Occupation by Eyal Weizman Roberto - The New Roman Empire b…

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Patreon - The Nine Martyred Children of Kola 10:27

3M ago10:27

10:27

This month we bring you the story of the Nine Martyred Children of Kola!And no, Coca-Cola didn't kill them. This is a bit shorter since some bonus episode plans had to be pushed back, but I hope you enjoy it just the same. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support…

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E39 - The Siege of Nokalakevi 17:55

4M ago17:55

17:55

With the destruction of Petra, the Persians look at Nokalakevi as a perfect fortified city to take over. Let's track Persian Commander Mihr-Mihroe's adventures to get there! Find us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kofi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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21. Iziaslav II 1:39:06

4M ago1:39:06

1:39:06

Iziaslav has now taken Kiev from the short-ruling Igor. Will he steer Rus clear from the ongoing civil war for power, or just lead it further down the path of destruction? And what's all that thunder? Follow ⁠⁠Tudoriferous⁠⁠! Recommendations: Brendan - ⁠Ten Myths About Israel by Ilan Pappe⁠ Roberto - ⁠⁠⁠Kingdom Come: Deliverance Find us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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E38 - The Siege of Petra; Phase 2 9:26

4M ago9:26

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E37 - The Final Siege of Petra; Phase 1 12:12

5M ago12:12

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20. Igor II 51:52

5M ago51:52

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The throne gets taken over by Igor II. Will he be able to hold onto power like his brother did? Or will he need to figure out how to get out of this situation? Follow ⁠America: Secret Wars⁠! Recommendations: Brendan - The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine by Ilan Pappe Roberto - ⁠⁠⁠GO VISIT GEORGIA (THE COUNTRY) Find us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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The Georgia Journals 25:55

5M ago25:55

25:55

A journal of my time in Georgia! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

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Patreon - Viking 43:17

6M ago43:17

43:17

Brendan and I review the Russian film Viking, based on the life of Vladimir the Great. This is to hold you guys over until Episode 20. Igor II can come out. Enjoy Patrons. Expect Pushkin out before Igor II.

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E36 - Revolts 13:38

6M ago13:38

13:38

We go up to the land of the Abasgoi, located in Modern-Day Abkhazia, and look into their revolt against the Romans in their quest for independence. Some things never change do they? We will be on break in May during my trip to Georgia. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the GoFundMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kofi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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April 2024 Update 2:20

6M ago2:20

2:20

Thank you all for your continued support as Roberto deals with new health issues, intense work schedule, his master's, and trip to Georgia! We will be releasing again in June, and hopefully, much more consistently. I do want to get to Alexander Nevsky.

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19. Vsevolod II 1:49:33

7M ago1:49:33

1:49:33

The Dynasty of Chernigov returns to the throne! Hordes of Cumans! The Monomakhi line is upset! Will Vsevolod be victorious in his goals of conquest? Follow Saga Thing! ⁠⁠⁠Donate to GoFundMe!⁠⁠ Recommendations: Brendan - ⁠100 Years of War in Palestine Roberto - ⁠⁠Marco Antonio Solis - Mas Que Tu Amigo Find us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠…

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Myth 9 - King Muzarbi 43:47

7M ago43:47

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I am joined by Ben, the host of Wittenberg to Westphalia, and together we discuss the Myth of King Muzarbi. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

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E35 - The Battle of Tshkenistsqali 12:22

8M ago12:22

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The Byzantine and Lazi forces combine to take on General Chorianes. How will the battle of Tshk.. tshkenis... However you say it go? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the GoFundMe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kofi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro Music is Bindisperia Sopeli by …

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E34 - The Second Siege of Petra 16:47

8M ago16:47

16:47

The Lazic war continues, and the Lazi are displeased with their new suzerains, so off they go back to Petra to kick them out! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the GoFundMe⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kofi⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ Intro Music is Bindisperia Sopeli by Zedashe: ⁠⁠⁠Bandcamp⁠⁠⁠…

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E33 - The First Siege of Petra 19:22

9M ago19:22

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The Lazic War has begun. The Lazi have revolted and asked for Persian assistance against their Byzantine overlords. Khosrow vs John Tzibus. Belisarius makes an appearance. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the GoFundMe⁠⁠⁠ Find us on: ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Kofi⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ Intro Music is Bindisperia Sop…

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E32 - A Prelude to War 20:58

9M ago20:58

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18. Viacheslav I 50:25

9M ago50:25

50:25

The Dissolution of the Kievan State begins. Will Viacheslav be able to hold it together? ⁠⁠Donate to GoFundMe!⁠ Recommendations: Brendan - Capillary (Band) Roberto - ⁠Persona 5 Royal (Game) Find us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ko-Fi⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music Used: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Песня защитников Москвы/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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E31 - The Kingdom of Lazica 15:13

10M ago15:13

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17.5 Vsevolod of Pskov 31:53

10M ago31:53

31:53

Kievan Rus started with Novgorod, and begins its decline with the loss of Novgorod. Witness the start of the Republic of Novgorod, and the ruler who managed to get it on that track. ⁠Donate to GoFundMe! Recommendations: Brendan - The Searcher by Nuovo Testamento Roberto - Harper's Ferry, West Virginia Find us on:⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠…

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Season 3 - The Disruption of Unity 2:05

10M ago2:05

2:05

Welcome to the third season of The History of Saqartvelo Georgia, which will take us from the years 284 to 830 AD. Underlying music is from the 2013 Estonian-Russian film Tangerines. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

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Patreon - Peter the Iberian 33:26

11M ago33:26

33:26

This month, we're covering Peter the Iberian who was one of the first Georgians in the Holy Land. His life is interesting, and involves quite a bit of monks being tackled, and the main question he likes to ask is, did Jesus Christ have one will, or two? ⁠Support the GoFundMe⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/history…

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Patreon - The Nutcracker 45:25

11M ago45:25

45:25

Happy Holidays! To kick it off, here is our thoughts on the ballet: The Nutcracker! To watch, here is the one we watched by the Astrakhan Ballet and Opera Theater. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hJ9t28D4EI Donate to GoFundMe!

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17. Yaropolk II 54:28

11M ago54:28

54:28

Mstislav is dead, long live Yaropolk! Will he be able to hold the Princedom of Rus together? Recommendations: Brendan: ⁠Killers of the Flower Moon Roberto: Beqa Baghashvili Find Settling the Score at: Apple Find us on:⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠| ⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠| ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Ko-Fi⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ Music Used: ⁠⁠Песня защитников Москвы/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠March of …

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Wittenberg to Westphalia: Crossover DND Special 2:20:16

11M ago2:20:16

2:20:16

Wittenberg to Westphalia DND Game that Roberto took place in!Listen to W2W now!

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16. Mstislav I the Great 57:28

12M ago57:28

57:28

We go into the reign of the Monomakh family officially with Mstislav. Will he live up to his father's reputation? What makes him so great? Recommendations: Brendan: Mono Theory Roberto: Spider-Man games Find Grey History at: Apple | Twitter | Website Find us on:⁠Facebook ⁠| ⁠Twitter ⁠| ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Patreon⁠ | ⁠Ko-Fi⁠ | ⁠Amazon⁠ Music Used: ⁠Песня з…

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The Viy (1967 & 2014) Film Review 1:08:08

1y ago1:08:08

1:08:08

We review the Viy alongside Pontifacts and Attack of the Final Girls! Viy 1967 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YmQn6q36HQ Viy 2014 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiyUbMWq_LE Viy Book - https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36238/36238-h/36238-h.htm#Page_187

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The Viy by Nikolai Gogol Part 1 of 4 27:37

1y ago27:37

27:37

This is a Patreon freebie for Halloween. It is the first installment of our 4 part miniseries in reading the Viy by Nikolai Gogol. Music by Brandon and Derek Fiechter.

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15.3 The Testament of Vladimir Monomakh & other writings 40:31

1y ago40:31

40:31

This time, we read the Testament of Vladimir Monomakh, Monomakh's Letter to Oleg of Chernigov, and a Prayer Attributed to Monomakh. Basically, just going through his writings. INTELLIGENT SPEECH TICKETS! USE THE CODE: TSAR Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon Music Used: Песня защитников Москвы/⁠March of the Defenders…

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15.2 Vladimir II Monomakh, Part 2/2 55:18

1y ago55:18

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We now go into the rule of Vladimir II Monomakh. The man destined for the Kievan throne. Will he bring a golden age to Rus, or leave it worse than he found it? INTELLIGENT SPEECH TICKETS! USE THE CODE: TSAR Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon Music Used: Песня защитников Москвы/⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intr…

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15.1 Vladimir II Monomakh, Part 1/2 54:34

1y ago54:34

54:34

We descend into the life of the final man of the new Rus triumvirate, Vladimir Monomakh, the son of Grand Prince Vsevolod. We take a look at his time as the Prince of Pereyaslavl, and see just how much a man can deal with Sviatopolk II. INTELLIGENT SPEECH TICKETS! USE THE CODE: TSAR Find The Siecle Podcast at: Apple | Twitter | Website Find us on: …

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14.5 Oleg of Chernigov, the Son of Woe 1:25:37

1y ago1:25:37

1:25:37

Well, just when you think the Yaroslavichi are dead, they come back again. But this time, we see things through the eyes of Oleg, the son of Sviatoslav II Yaroslavich. Oleg is our first guest star, and not a Grand Prince, but he's probably much more consequential than some of the ones we have covered. Also, more Cumans. INTELLIGENT SPEECH TICKETS! …

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Patreon - Balalaika 32:25

1+ y ago32:25

32:25

This month's Tsar Power episode dives into what is a Balalaika, and is told to us by Brendan, who is into music and instruments way more than Roberto is. The ‘Adaptability’ of the Balalaika: An Ethnomusicological Investigation of the Russian Traditional Folk Instrument Balalaika A Brief History of the Russian Folk Orchestra Kalinka on the Balalaika…

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Tsar Power 1 Year Anniversary: The Forest of Dread 4:08:23

1+ y ago4:08:23

4:08:23

Our 1 year anniversary episode where we play DND! Starring Ari and Hallie from Quest Friends, Nobelesse Oblige, and So You Think You Can Rule Persia! Artwork: Mandy Robertson Music: Brandon and Derek Fiechter Watch the live video: Click here!

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Myth 8 - The Wolfman 1:18:11

1+ y ago1:18:11

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From Georgian Myths and Folktales by Shorena Kurtsikidze, we bring you another story, one about a Wolfman and two siblings. Part 1 is read by Bry of Pontifacts, and Part 2 is read by Roberto. It is followed by a discussion at the end. Pontifacts Find us on: Patreon | Ko-fi | Amazon | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube --- Support this podcast…

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Intelligent Speech 2023 Trailer 1:20

1+ y ago1:20

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Intelligent Speech time! Come see us present on a delectable topic in Soviet History! Tickets and Website: Click here! Coupon code: TSAR Music: Dance of the Knights by Sergei Prokofyev --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support

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Intelligent Speech 2023 Trailer 1:20

1+ y ago1:20

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Intelligent Speech time! Come see us present on a delectable topic in Soviet History! Tickets and Website: Click here! Coupon code: TSAR Music: Dance of the Knights by Sergei Prokofyev

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Culture 1 - Georgian Dance 1:36:23

1+ y ago1:36:23

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14. Sviatopolk II 1:17:40

1+ y ago1:17:40

1:17:40

The Yaroslavichi are dead and gone, and now we enter into the rule of Vladimir Mono-, wait, who is this Sviatopolk II guy? And who are those horsemen that keep coming back? Content Warning: Graphic Blinding 32:40 - 34:29 Find The Hellenistic Age Podcast at: Website | Twitter Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon Recomm…

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E30 - The Death of Iberia 10:53

1+ y ago10:53

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13. Vsevolod I 54:04

1+ y ago54:04

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The last of the Yaroslavichi takes control. How will this reign go? Find Pontifacts at: Twitter | Podbean Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon Recommendations: Brendan: Roberto: Spanish Tortilla Music: Песня защитников Москвы/⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro) Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino (Outro) …

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Why Tho? Crossover Part 2/2: Hot by Squirrel Nut Zippers and One-X by Three Days Grace 1:05:06

1+ y ago1:05:06

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In today’s episode Roberto Toro of Tsar Power and Benjamin Jacobs of Why Tho: A Personal Journey Through My Record Collection present Part 2 of a two part crossover. In this crossover Ben reviews an album chosen by Roberto, and visa versa. Those albums are One X by Three Days Grace and Hot by the Squirrel Nut Zippers. In todays episode our dynamic …

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Why Tho? Crossover Part 1/2: Hot by Squirrel Nut Zippers and One-X by Three Days Grace 23:14

1+ y ago23:14

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In today’s episode Roberto Toro of Tsar Power and Benjamin Jacobs of Why Tho: A Personal Journey Through My Record Collection begin Part 1 of a two part crossover. In this crossover Ben reviews an album chosen by Roberto, and visa versa. Those albums are One X by Three Days Grace and Hot by the Squirrel Nut Zippers. In this episode we discuss album…

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Patreon 2 - Bakur the Iberian w/ Storia d'Italia 1:20:48

1+ y ago1:20:48

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Join Marco from Storia d'Italia and I as we discuss Bakur the Iberian, the Battle of Adrianople, the Battle of Frigidus, the Roman military, and how Georgia killed the Roman Empire. Find Marco at: Storia d'Italia | Book | Twitter | Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historysaqartvelogeorgia/support…

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