A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453. www.thehistoryofbyzantium.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Robin Pierson Podcasts
Exploring various topics of history and government with a feeble attempt at humor. Don't worry I lack the storytelling ability of a Dan Carlin, the commitment to a fast pace and consistent release schedule of a Mike Duncan. Nor do I have the calm and reassuring voice of a Robin Pierson. What I do have is some spare time and boredom and want to talk about random things in history.
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Two content creators talking about gaming, streaming, content creation in general and nerd stuff. We interview content creators. We learn more about how they started their journey and where they want to go. We ask creators what has worked and what has not worked. We are always amazed by the great information that is shared. Anyone can learn something new from the range of creators we interview!
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Episode 335 - 10 Influential East Romans with Anthony Kaldellis. Part 1
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1:15:10As we look back at Byzantium I turned once more to Professor Anthony Kaldellis. I asked him to present a list of ten influential East Romans who were not featured heavily in the political narrative. Anthony Kaldellis is a Professor in the Department of Classics at the University of Chicago. He is the author of over a dozen books on Byzantium includ…
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Episode 334 - State Builders from the Steppe with Eric Halsey
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46:49I talk to Eric Halsey about his new book State Builders from the Steppe: A History of the First Bulgarian Empire. In it he chronicles the rise and fall of the Bulgars as they arrive in the Balkans and forge a state that would be a thorn in the Byzantine side. I thoroughly recommended the book. It’s well researched, easy to read and it’s nice to hea…
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Episode 333 - The Bachelorhood of Basil II with Mark Masterson
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44:49To mark the 1000th anniversary of his death we revisit the bachelorhood of Basil II. My guest is Mark Masterson — until recently Associate Professor of Classics at Victoria University of Wellington (retired 2025). His work explores masculinity, desire, and male social bonds in the Roman world. In his book Between Byzantine Men he discusses an orati…
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We are joined by Army veteran and content creator Bush aka WildBushDog Gaming. He shares his content creation journey and we also cover a few other topics, so go listen! Bush's Socials: https://www.twitch.tv/wildbushdog_gaming https://suno.com/@wildbushdoggaming Follow Alex and Jeremy on Twitter for updates and feel free to interact with us. We are…
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Interview With Former Pro Player and Esports Guru Swifted
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1:06:47We are joined by former CS2 and R6 Siege player Swifted. He is a Canadian national champion and has been a part of many organizations in his career. Follow Alex and Jeremy on Twitter for updates and feel free to interact with us. We are all very responsive and love feedback, so hit us up! In Bed By 9 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ibb9podcast In Bed B…
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Content Creation Potpourri for $100 Alex!
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54:20Follow Alex and Jeremy on Twitter for updates and feel free to interact with us. We are all very responsive and love feedback, so hit us up! In Bed By 9 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ibb9podcast In Bed By 9 Merch: https://inbedby9-shop.fourthwall.com/? Twitter Handles: Alex: @DiabolicTutor01 Jeremy: @jeremycunnings1 In Bed By 9: @InBedBy9Podcast Twit…
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Follow Alex and Jeremy on Twitter for updates and feel free to interact with us. We are all very responsive and love feedback, so hit us up! In Bed By 9 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ibb9podcast In Bed By 9 Merch: https://inbedby9-shop.fourthwall.com/? Twitter Handles: Alex: @DiabolicTutor01 Jeremy: @jeremycunnings1 In Bed By 9: @InBedBy9Podcast Twit…
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More Patreon Zoom Calls, more podcasts and more thank yous
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1:50More Patreon Zoom Calls, more podcasts and more thank yous https://www.patreon.com/historyofbyzantium Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The History of Byzantium's Robin Pierson Joins Us!
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1:05:54Robin Pierson, from the History of Byzantium podcast joins us for a conversation spanning the making of his endeavors, including looking back on the podcast, next moves, and future ideas and plans. This is an action packed episode, so go give it a listen! Robin's Socials: Twitter: @byzantiumcast Website: https://thehistoryofbyzantium.com/ Follow Al…
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Jeromie "Sonik" Esterline Joins Us for an Interview on Music and More!
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50:32We are joined by Jeromie, who is the A & R for Bang Tech 12 records and he has been around in the music business for a very long time! We sit down and he shares his experiences in the business and it is a very fun conversation! Go listen to learn more! Follow Alex and Jeremy on Twitter for updates and feel free to interact with us. We are all very …
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I talk about what will happen with the podcast next. Send your questions to [email protected] This Sunday the 20th July I will be hosting 3 Zoom calls for Patrons at 1, 5 and 9pm UK time. It looks like I will be doing an AMA on Reddit this weekend too. I’ll post the Reddit address on the website as soon as I have it. If you’d like a H…
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Episode 332 - Not with a Whimper but a Bang
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1:41:41Mehmed II becomes Sultan in 1451 and immediately makes plans to conquer Constantinople. Period: 1448-53 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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DJ GMajor Joins Us and Spins the Tracks about his Journey to Twitch
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58:09Ever wanted to learn more about the life and music journey of a professional DJ? GMajor has been doing it for decades! In this interview, he shares details about his musical career and how he ended up on Twitch. He also shares some successes and great advice for those who are considering it. Follow Alex and Jeremy on Twitter for updates and feel fr…
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John VIII Palaiologos asks the Pope for an Ecumenical Council to reunite the churches. To his surprise the Pontiff says yes and a huge Byzantine contingent travels to Italy. Period: 1425-48 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hard to believe summer is already here! Today we talk some Twitch trends and stats regarding summer. How will streaming and viewing patterns change now that the weather is getting really nice? Do people stream more or less? When do they stream? We get into these deep questions and share some of our own plans for the summer! Follow Alex and Jeremy o…
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Twitch Women's Guild's Own CourtneyScissorHands Joins Us for an Update!
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1:01:02Today we had a special guest, who has been on the podcast before. Courtneyscissorhands joins us to share all of the exciting updates she has had in her streaming journey since we last had a chance to speak with her. We talk about some guilds she has become a part of and other happenings she has going on, including an upcoming wedding! CourtneySciss…
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With the Ottoman civil war raging Manuel II Palaiologos tries to improve the Roman position and ensure his sons succeed him. Period: 1402-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Manuel II Palaiologos refuses to play vassal to Sultan Bayezid. So the Ottomans set up a permanent blockade of New Rome. The siege would last for eight years and only a miracle could save the Romans. Period: 1391-1402 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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John V Palaiologos faces rebellions from his sons and Grandsons. Forcing the Romans to become both Ottomans vassals and the pawns of Venice and Genoa. Period: 1371-91 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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IRL is Always Fun When it Keeps You Offline! Twitch Time!
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41:43Okay, we are back after several weeks. It has been a super busy time for both of us in IRL! We have been busy balancing work and all of the different kid sporting schedules and activities that come with this time of the year! However, the podcast must go on and here we are. We are going to catch up on Twitch and all of the fun statistics and trends…
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Episode 326 - The Rise of the Ottomans, Part 2
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25:30We look at the details of how the Ottomans ran their state. Including the creation of loyalty to the ruling dynasty, succession policy, military recruitment and slave trading. Period: 1280-1371 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This episode, we delve into various Twitch statistics that involve community and trends going on in Twitch. Partners and affiliates can definitely take something away. Looking to take your channel to the next level with engagement? Go listen! Follow Alex and Jeremy on Twitter for updates and feel free to interact with us. We are all very responsive…
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Episode 325 - The Rise of the Ottomans, Part 1
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19:26We follow the last century of narrative from an Ottoman point of view. Period: 1280-1371 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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John V Palaiologos takes charge of the Empire but finds he has only one option left to save his state. He must travel West and beg for Latin help. Meanwhile the Turks conquer Thrace. Period: 1355-71 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 323 - At Least Things Can’t Get Any Worse
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28:30Finally in sole control of the Empire John Kantakouzenos makes plans to restore the Roman world. His plans come to nothing though as he immediately faces war, invasion and plague. Period: 1347-55 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 322 - The Worst Civil War, Part 2
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22:52In order to gain the throne John Kantakouzenos destroys what is left of the Roman Empire. He allows the Serbs to conquer Macedonia while his Turkish allies enslave his people. Period: 1343-47 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Great Twitch and Life Insight From the Interview With Twitch Partner TheOnlySuper!
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1:33:24We are joined by Twitch Partner, TheOnlySuper, where discuss a wide-range of topics, including his story to partner. There is so much information and great perspective that is covered over the course of this discussion. Listen to it all, so you do not miss any great points! Follow Alex and Jeremy on Twitter for updates and feel free to interact wit…
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Episode 321 - The Worst Civil War, Part 1
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28:15Andronikos III Palaiologos died on the 15th June 1341. Four months later his nearest and dearest were at each others throats. His right hand man John Kantakouzenos declared himself Emperor but was rejected by the people at every turn. Refusing to give up he invited foreign powers to intervene on his behalf. Period: 1341-43 Hosted on Acast. See acas…
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Andronikos III Palaiologos takes charge of a Roman state still recovering from the loss of Anatolia and the raids of the Catalans. He takes on the challenge with enthusiasm and tangles with the Turks, Latins and Serbs. He also reunites Epiros and Thessaly with Constantinople. Period: 1328-41 Check out my episodes on the First Crusade which have bee…
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Looking to get started streaming or looking for an alternative to OBS? Consider checking out Meld, a newer option with a slick and simple look! We go into more details. Looking to find out more information about subs on Twitch and all of the different promotions? We have you covered there too! We also touch on community and coop streaming. How does…
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Twitch Community Updates for Streamers and Content Creators
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49:31Join us as we get into some new features and tools on Twitch that can help creators grow their audience and community. Who would not want to increase their viewer count? By listening to this episode, you will get the know how and be able to take full advantage of everything Twitch and other social media platforms have to offer! Follow Alex and Jere…
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Episode 319 - Orthodox Questions with Father John Strickland. Part 2
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1:04:04This is part two of my Q&A with Father John Strickland. We talk about the Protestant reformation, Autocephalous churches and connections to Byzantium amongst other topics. John is the pastor of an Orthodox Church in Poulsbo in Washington State. He wrote a four-volume series about the history of Christian civilization called Paradise and Utopia. He’…
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Welcome to the World of High School Esports
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55:07Hello all! For this episode we delve into the world of high school esports with our own coach Alex. He shares his experiences and those of his various teams that make up their program. We talk collegiate opportunities, which include scholarships and grants for college. Who said videogames were just a time waster and made people antisocial? This is …
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