Best Bret Perry Podcasts (2025)

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The Final Defeat of Hannibal Barca 40:32

2d ago40:32

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More than any other individual, Hannibal defined the Second Punic War. But after his crushing victory at Cannae, Hannibal never again came so close to finishing off Rome. At Zama, in 202 BC, he finally met his match on the battlefield: Scipio Africanus. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that S…

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep309 - 3 World Champions who are throwing ideas at growing sailing 1:35:40

5d ago1:35:40

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Published 25 May 2025 This week we have three World Champions from the Hobie Class. Cam Owen, Susie Ghent and Paddy Butler, each of them putting time and energy in to growing the sport. Its a chat about excellence, but excellence in ideas to grow sailing. We also talk in depth about a bunch of catamaran events including Western Australia's Cat Summ…

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Why Was Carthage Such a Threat to Rome? Interview with Dr. Bret Devereaux, Part 2 59:39

9d ago59:39

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Dr. Bret Devereaux returns to the show to discuss why, exactly, Carthage was such a threat to the Roman Republic. The answer lies in the fact that more than any other state in the ancient world, Carthage most closely resembled Rome. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in har…

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep308 Rohan Veal The man who made foiling real 1:23:13

12d ago1:23:13

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Published 18 May 2025 We couldn't put an episode together last week, so this week we bring you a rip snorter. We chat to Rohan Veal, the man who brought foiling to the masses, the game changer, the man who invented the Veal Heel, the first King of foiling. The two time Moth World Champion gives us all the detail on how foiling came about. Its an aw…

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The Rise of Scipio Africanus and the War in Iberia 39:22

16d ago39:22

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Most of Rome's generals were competent but not outstanding, which was more than enough for a power with Rome's structural advantages. Yet the Second Punic War did produce one extraordinary military leader for Rome: Scipio Africanus, a scion of one of the city's most illustrious families. Today, we follow his rise, how it reflected Rome's aristocrat…

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Why Didn't Cannae Win the War for Hannibal? 39:16

23d ago39:16

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Cannae was a crushing victory for Hannibal, but it didn't win the war for him. Why? The answer lies in the nature of the Roman political system, which prioritized resilience, manpower, and the diffusion of authority. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or…

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep307 Catch up with Dan Turner - Mini Globe Race 1:14:56

27d ago1:14:56

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Published 4 May 2025 This week we reach back out to Dan Turner as he sits at anchor in the Marquesas Islands. Dan is competing in the Mini Globe Race, sailing a 5.80m self built boat around the World and he has really started to find his legs. Part race, part adventure, all awesome, there is plenty to catch up with. Enjoy!! #dan.turner.adventure #m…

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Experiencing the Battle of Cannae 37:11

30d ago37:11

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The Battle of Cannae was the worst defeat Rome ever suffered, and one of the worst battlefield losses in history. What was it like to be there? We explore the battle from the perspective of a common Roman soldier and try to make sense of the unexplainable. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years tha…

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep306 Jesper Radich 1:24:17

1M ago1:24:17

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Published 27 April 2025 This week, former WMRT World Champion, former AC skipper, multi World Champion in the Maxi class, Jesper Radich. One of Denmarks top pro sailors and all round good guy. Its another great conversation. Enjoy! #jesperradich @worldmatchracingtour @americascup #wmrt #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcas…

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Combining Ancient DNA and History: Interview with Dr. Pontus Skoglund 47:49

1M ago47:49

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Ancient DNA has completely reshaped our understanding of prehistory, but what does it offer for periods when we actually have historical texts? Dr. Pontus Skoglund, one of the world's leading aDNA researchers, joins me to talk about his recent study of Iron Age and Medieval Europe, and how genomics can reveal new things even about periods we think …

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep305 Ian Williams 8x World Match Racing Champion 1:18:32

1M ago1:18:32

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Published 20 April 2025 This week, we chat to one of the best, the Master of Match Racing, Ian Williams. 8 times World Champion in one of the most intense forms of sailing. He is also an Americas Cup coach, SailGP coach and World Champion in a bunch of other classes. Detailed and analytical. Our conversation was fantastic. The chat felt like it was…

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Hannibal Invades Italy 38:34

1M ago38:34

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Hannibal accomplished a great deal during his long and illustrious life, but no feat has captured the imagination more than his crossing of the Alps. In the teeth of an Alpine fall, Hannibal took tens of thousands of men, horses, and even several dozen elephants into the peaks, then descended on Italy and brought destruction to the heart of Roman t…

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep304 The Unstoppable Tracy Schmitt 1:37:18

2M ago1:37:18

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Published 13 April 2025 We think this weeks episode may become one of our most listened to of all time. It was a riot. So much fun. Our guest was Tracy Schmitt, one of the competitors in the Hansa World Championships. Tracy is a Canadian, Quadruple amputee. She won a bronze medal in alpine downhill para-skiing at the Ontario Parasport Games and was…

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The Carthaginian Conquest of Iberia 42:23

2M ago42:23

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The disastrous ending of the First Punic War could have destroyed Carthage for good, and it nearly did. But one man had a plan for how to bring Carthage back to prosperity and power: Hamilcar Barca, the father of Hannibal, who took an army to Iberia to build a new Carthaginian empire. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Ren…

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep 303 Tom Dolan Winner Solitaire Du Figaro 1:21:36

2M ago1:21:36

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Published 6 April 2025 We chat to Tom Dolan, 2 times Irish Sailor of the year, winner of the 2024 Solitaire du Figaro in the Figaro 3 class, sailing his boat - Smurfit Kappa - Kingspan. Another Irishman. You know how this will go. We were all in our happy place. Enjoy! #tomdolanskipper #classefigarobeneteau #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #ba…

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Rome, Carthage, and the Punic Wars: Interview with Dr. Bret Devereaux 1:07:09

2M ago1:07:09

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Dr. Bret Devereaux is one of the world's leading experts on the military history of Rome and on the Punic Wars. We discuss Rome's advantages, what made the Republic so formidable, and why it was able to accomplish so much in such a short period. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the…

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep302 Luigi Maffioli 1:38:25

2M ago1:38:25

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Published 30 March 2025 We had one two hour window over two weeks to put an episode together. We spoke to Luigi Maffioli from Gottifredi Maffioli. Luigi is a long time friend. His companies ropes were used in the Cup, in the Ocean Race, throughout the Olympics, Superyachts and at Foiling Week. They make some very cool stuff and understanding ropes …

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Rome in the Middle Republic 41:22

2M ago41:22

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A century of expansion and conquest in Italy transformed Rome from a minor spot on the Tiber to the hegemonic power in the peninsula, but what did that actually mean for the Republic and the city itself? Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (r…

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The First Punic War 41:32

2M ago41:32

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The First Punic War put Rome on the map as a major power in the Mediterranean. For 23 grueling years, the war between Rome and Carthage dragged on and on, causing immense destruction and tens of thousands of deaths, but in the end the Republic emerged victorious. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Ye…

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep301 Cruising the World with Scott Bailey. 1:23:42

3M ago1:23:42

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Published 16 March 2025 We have wanted to do a cruising chat for a long time and with the Oyster World Rally about to come to an end, we made a call to a boat in the middle of an ocean. We spoke to Scott Bailey, long time marine identity as he cruised his Oyster 595 JaZoFi around the World. We talk dreaming, planning, and the whole adventure. If yo…

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How and Why Rome and Carthage Went to War in 264 BC 37:28

3M ago37:28

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There was no particularly pressing reason for Rome and Carthage to go to war in 264 BC over the small city of Messana, but one small incident nevertheless sparked a conflict that lasted for 23 years and caused untold devastation. Why did this happen? Was war between the two great powers actually inevitable? Patrick's book is now available! Get The …

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep300 Cole Brauer 1:28:37

3M ago1:28:37

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Published 9 March 2025 Episode 300, who would have thought! To celebrate we reached out to Cole Brauer. 2nd in the 2023–2024 Global Solo Challenge, setting a new around-the-world speed record for the class 40. And the first woman from the United States to race single-handed around the world nonstop. Plus, she has changed the game in her ability to …

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Rebroadcast: Peasants' Rebellions and Resistance 51:10

3M ago51:10

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The medieval world relied on peasants. They grew the food, maintained the buildings, produced the craft goods, and made up the vast bulk of the population. But they were never particularly happy with their place in society, and rebellions, revolts, and quieter forms of resistance were ubiquitous. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Refo…

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep299 Elizabeth Tucker - Global Solo Challenge 1:18:27

3M ago1:18:27

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Published 3 March 2025 Published a day late because of travel and MAFS, (not me). It is a great chat with Elizabeth 'Za' Tucker. Za has bought Cole Bauers Class 40 First Light with the goal of competing in the Global Solo Challenge in 2027. We find out about the delivery, the race, the program and contribute in our own special way. It is pretty fun…

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Soldiers and Labor Markets in the Hellenistic World: Interview with Dr. Charlotte van Regenmortel 44:58

3M ago44:58

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The decades after the death of Alexander the Great saw a massive increase in the scale and intensity of warfare over an area stretching from Italy to Afghanistan. Dr. Charlotte van Regenmortel joins me to talk about the enormous economic impact of that warfare, and how it created a concept of wage labor that transformed the economies of the Helleni…

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep298 Harry Price and the 18 Skiff JJ Giltinans 1:14:46

3M ago1:14:46

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Published 23 February 2025 With the 18' Skiff JJ Giltinans, (their World Championships) just a couple of weeks away, we reached out To Harry Price, skipper of the Rag and Famish, current 18 National Champion, current Moth National Champion, former Youth World Match Racing Champion and coach of the Australian Youth and Women's AC team for a chat. If…

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Interview: Professor Lyndal Roper on the German Peasants' War 53:59

3M ago53:59

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The German Peasants' War was the largest popular revolt in Europe before the French Revolution, but it's largely been forgotten. Why? Professor Lyndal Roper of the University of Oxford joins me to discuss her absolutely outstanding new book, Summer of Fire and Blood, and we discuss peasants, resistance, and the heady days of the early Reformation. …

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep297 Mini Globe Race with the Don 1:28:25

3M ago1:28:25

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Published 16 February 2025 This week we are fired up about the start of the Mini Globe Race, https://minigloberace.com/ starting in one week in Antigua. We reached out to the event organiser Don McIntyre. He is always a good chat and he filled us in on the event, the people and what to watch for over the next year this event is underway. It is a re…

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The Defeat of Pyrrhus and the Road to the Punic Wars 40:01

4M ago40:01

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Pyrrhus of Epirus won costly but clear victories over the Romans in their first battlefield meetings, but couldn't win the war. Rome's dogged determination eventually won the war for them and placed them on the path to seemingly inevitable conflict with Carthage. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Ye…

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep296 Chris Bateman B14 World Champion 1:22:49

4M ago1:22:49

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Published 9 February 2025 A very enjoyable conversation with a remarkable young sailor. Chris Bateman has just won the B14 Worlds with Lucy Loughton. Chris shares the incredible story of their win as only an Irishman can. You will love this episode and it may even change the way you approach sailing. Apologies, the audio isn't perfect, but it is a …

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Duels, Violence, and Conflict in Early Modern Europe: Interview with Professor Stuart Carroll 55:05

4M ago55:05

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Early modern Europe was a violent place, full of duels, bloody encounters, and decades-long feuds. In many ways, it was more fractious and dangerous than it had been during the Middle Ages. Professor Stuart Carroll is an expert on the social and cultural aspects of violence in that age, and we chat about murder, conflict resolution, and how people …

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast Ep295, Melbourne Osaka with Paul Schulz 1:21:54

4M ago1:21:54

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Published 2 February 2025 This week we focus in on the Melbourne to Osaka Race, A 5,500 mile doublehander race. It starts in March in Melbourne and races north through the Pacific to Osaka in Japan. It's the 9th edition of the race which is held usually every 4 years. We reached out to one of our great mates Paul Schulz. He is going again after com…

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The Pyrrhic War 40:24

4M ago40:24

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By 281 BC, Rome controlled much of Italy, but the city was still a minor player on the larger Mediterranean scene. That changed when King Pyrrhus of Epirus crossed the Adriatic with a powerful army of Macedonian pikemen and war elephants, setting in motion the toughest war the Romans had ever fought. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: …

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep294 Bill Hardesty US sailing legend 2:13:40

4M ago2:13:40

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Published 26 January 2025 This is a massive episode, but it is so good. We celebrate Australia Day by talking to one of the US's greats - Bill Hardesty. Former World Champion in the J/70, Etchells, Melges 20, Melges 24, Farr 40, and match racing. He was also the 2011 U.S. “Yachtsman of the Year”. We talk about his journey, and the Etchells Worlds t…

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King Pyrrhus of Epirus and a New Age of Mediterranean Politics 38:28

4M ago38:28

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While the Punic Wars mark the stage of Roman history with which most people are familiar, Rome's entrance onto the stage of Mediterranean power politics actually came a decade earlier, with a bloody, grinding war against the Hellenistic king Pyrrhus of Epirus. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years…

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The Tyrants of Syracuse and the Wars with Carthage 42:10

4M ago42:10

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As the fourth century drew to a close, Rome wasn't the only rising power in the central Mediterranean; Syracuse and Carthage were battling for dominance in Sicily and beyond, fighting devastating wars of ever-increasing scale that led directly to the eventual conflicts we know as the Punic Wars. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Refor…

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep293 Regatta Roundup. 1:20:49

5M ago1:20:49

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Published 12 January 2025 It's a busy time of year in the Southern Hemisphere. There are so many sailing regattas happening right now. We try and discuss as many as we can and talk about all the different boats out there. It is a pretty enjoyable episode. #mustoskiffint #b14sailingaustralia #ilca_sailing #aussieskiffs #aclasscat #hobieclassaustrali…

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Excavating a Scythian Royal Burial Mound: Interview with Dr. Gino Caspari 38:46

5M ago38:46

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Dr. Gino Caspari returns to discuss the extraordinary finds at his most recent excavation of an early (maybe the earliest) Scythian royal burial mound in Siberia! We discuss horse sacrifice, state formation, the earliest Scythians, and the trials of excavating in one of the more remote places on the planet. Patrick's book is now available! Get The …

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep292 Sandy Higgins - 505 and Etchells discussion 1:18:01

5M ago1:18:01

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Published 5 January 2025 We wanted to talk 5oh and Etchells Worlds, so we thought lets get a person doing both. Sandy is currently fighting for first place at the 505 Worlds and will be sailing with BP at the Etchells Worlds, so he was the perfect guest. #binksmarine #international505sailing #vendeeglobe #etchellsclass #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixn…

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What If: Alexander the Great had Died at the Granicus River? 32:54

5M ago32:54

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How would history look different if Alexander the Great had died in 334 BC? Would Macedonia still have conquered most of Asia? Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or audiobook (read by Patrick) here: https://bit.ly/PWverge. And check out Patrick's new pod…

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep291 Flynn and Rachel - Sabot Kids 48:13

5M ago48:13

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Published 29 December 2024 The Australian Sabot Championships are underway at Drummoyne Sailing Club in NSW. The Sabot is a popular junior class in Australia. Many of its past National champions are now some of the top sailing pros in the World. It is always interesting to hear what the youngsters think about our sport, so given we are a sponsor of…

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast 2024 Sydney to Hobart - Update 3 21:22

5M ago21:22

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Published 27 December 2024 The third of our twice daily updates for the S2H. This is Audio only. #officialrolexsydneyhobart #vendeeglobe #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailingBy Jordan Spencer, Bret Perry, Nick Bice

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Bar Karate - the Sailing podcast, Update 2 2024 Sydney to Hobart - Audio only 27:04

5M ago27:04

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Published 27 December 2024 The Second of our twice daily updates for the S2H. This is Audio only. There will be a video on our Youtube channel as well. #officialrolexsydneyhobart #vendeeglobe #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing…

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The Birth of the Carthaginian Empire 40:08

5M ago40:08

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Carthage spent most of the fifth century BC building up its economy, but in the aftermath of the disastrous Athenian expedition to Sicily, the Carthaginians decided that the time was ripe to create a new Mediterranean empire. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, …

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Bar Karate - the Sailing podcast, Update 1 2024 Sydney to Hobart - Audio only 31:52

5M ago31:52

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Published 26 December 2024 The first of our twice daily updates for the S2H. This is Audio only. There will be a video on our Youtube channel as well. #officialrolexsydneyhobart #vendeeglobe #vaikobi #vaikobisail #radixnutrition #barkarate #sailingpodcast #barkarateconversations #worldsailingofficial #sailing…

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep287. James Mayo, Etchells WC and leading Comanche in the S2H. 1:33:47

5M ago1:33:47

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Published 22 December 2024 We focus in on the Hobart again. After Tony Mutter and Law Connect last week, this week it is James Mayo and Master Lock Comanche. James is the man, along with Matt Allen, who is responsible for keeping Comanche in Australia and campaigning her for another go at the Hobart. He has won the race before, won several World Ch…

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The Fall of the Carolingian Empire: Interview with Dr. David Perry 54:16

5M ago54:16

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Much of what we take for granted about the European Middle Ages was a product of the Carolingian dynasty, particularly its most notable member, Charlemagne. But before long, the empire Charlemagne built splintered, thanks to the ambitions of his grandsons. Dr. David Perry is co-author, along with Professor Matthew Gabriele, of the new book Oathbrea…

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep286. Tony Mutter, Sailing Master Law Connect Super Maxi. 1:48:54

6M ago1:48:54

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Published 15 December 2024 With so much sailing going on, it's hard to believe we are less then 2 weeks from the start of the Hobart. Its time for us to focus in. This week we chat to one of our favourite blokes, Tony Mutter, sailing master on Law Connect, the supermaxi that took line honours last year by the barest of margins. It was one of the gr…

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The End of the Age of the Successors 39:55

6M ago39:55

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By the 280s BC, only a few of the men who had ridden the length and breadth of Asia with Alexander were still alive, and the world they had spent decades fighting to make was ready to be born: the Hellenistic world. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World in hardcopy, ebook, or …

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Bar Karate - the Sailing Podcast, Ep285 Rebecca "Boo" Coles. A young sailor throwing everything at the sport. 1:30:16

6M ago1:30:16

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Published 8 December 2024 Another week, another great chat. This week Rebecca 'Boo' Coles. A young women who is all in on the sport of sailing. Currently campaigning on RC44's, Cape 31's and Swan 50's, she now has the Mini Transat in her sights. There is plenty going on in her World and we discuss it all. It is a lot of fun. @teamaquarc44 #rebecole…

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