Best Matthias Hoffjan Podcasts (2025)

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Treatise on Treaties I) Introduction, or: What is a State? 19:07

4y ago19:07

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Dear listeners, here's the first episode of "Treatise on Treaties", my new podcast on the origins of the international system of states. If I managed to spark your interest, why don't you jump over to the new show's page and give it a subscription or a follow? Links: iTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3wopjzl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/…

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Important Announcement 2:44

4y ago2:44

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This Episode is the final announcement of the discontinuation of "The Forgotten". I will leave the feed running for a few weeks, but I will take it down in a while. All episodes will remain stored on my YouTube-Channel, which can be found under this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQe8OVkKVa5z4XKANt984HA I will keep you updated on social med…

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The Forgotten - Pods against the Pandemic - Interview with "The People of Home" 23:46

5y ago23:46

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As promised, some different content for the duration of the pandemic. This time, I am talking to Alexander Williamns, the Host of the interactive political Podcast called "The People of Home", which lets you, the listener, shape the future of a newly independent nation together with the rest of this incredible project's ever-growing community. Be s…

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The Forgotten - Pods against the Pandemic 1 - The Investiture Conflict 26:29

5y ago26:29

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Welcome to my new series for these dire days, in which I upload Episodes fashioned like "The Forgotten Episodes", do book reviews, have a talk with listeners and other podcasters, or just talk about my new subject of Political sciences. This time, we jump into the crazy and a little confusing story of the Investiture Conflict of the 11th Century, a…

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TFE 2) The Iron Front 19:41

5+ y ago19:41

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Concerning the #AUnitedFront- events of the recent weeks, this new Forgotten Episode deals with the history of the Iron Front. We'll take a look at the fatal flaw of the Weimar Constitution, as well as a quick glance over the German political landscape. We will discover the history of the "Reichsbanner Schwarz-Rot-Gold" and the founding of the fron…

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Episode II. 11) A Hostage to Fortune 38:00

5+ y ago38:00

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In this final episode of this season, we will explore Joe’s first retirement, his dealing with the many gruesome tragedies that befell the Kennedys, his return for his son’s election campaign and his death.By Matthias Hoffjan

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Episode II. 10) Between two stools 47:31

5+ y ago47:31

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In this Episode, we will deal with the many problems Joe faced during World War Two, his many political squabbles and conflicts with his superiors, and the controversy that led to the end of his political career. In the end, we will take a look at the horrible fate of his daughter Rosemary at the … Continue reading Episode II. 10) Between two stool…

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Episode II. 9) A different kind of Ambassador 33:35

5+ y ago33:35

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In this extended Episode, we will cover the first half of the infamous Ambassadorship which, in the long run, will cost Joe his political career.By Matthias Hoffjan

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Episode II. 8) It takes a thief to catch a thief 31:01

6y ago31:01

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This time, we’ll deal with Joe’s path to Washington, his brilliant work at the SEC and his rather short stay at the Maritime Commission. Enjoy!By Matthias Hoffjan

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Episode II. 7) The Leap into Politics 22:52

6y ago22:52

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After the massive break, we are going to continue with taking a look at Joe leaving the movie business, weathering the storm of the Great Depression and backing the right horse in the 1932 run for presidency: Franklin D. Roosevelt.By Matthias Hoffjan

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TFE Episode 1) The Cretan War 27:33

6+ y ago27:33

27:33

This first Episode on the Cretan War deals with the long, bloody conflict between the Most Serene Republic of Venice and the Ottoman Empire and summarises both their starting position, the war itself and its outcome and effect on the political situation. Enjoy!By Matthias Hoffjan

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Episode II. 6) Mr. Kennedy goes Hollywood 27:06

6+ y ago27:06

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In this extended episode, we will take a closer look at Joe Kennedy’s Hollywood dealings, as well as his major affair with Gloria Swanson. Enjoy your trip through his first low-budget Cowboy movies, as well as his catastrophic failure: “Queen Kelly”By Matthias Hoffjan

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Episode II .5) “I seem to have bought a movie company tonight” 12:26

6+ y ago12:26

12:26

This time, Joe takes his first shaky steps into movie business. Enjoy our first small view into the expanding movie industry of the 20’s!By Matthias Hoffjan

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Episode II. 4) Busting a Myth 15:12

6+ y ago15:12

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Joe resigns from his most successful enterprise today, Fore River, just to get into the investment business in an important investment company. But the focus of this episode lies in his sometimes shady, allegedly even illegal ways of making money. Today, we will deal with the myth of Kennedy, the Bootlegger.…

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Episode II. 3) A world at war 16:19

6+ y ago16:19

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After another long pause, we return to Joe Kennedy and will take a closer look at his contribution to the US war effort, as well as his rather interesting ways to earn money.By Matthias Hoffjan

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Episode II. 2) A rising star 16:34

6+ y ago16:34

16:34

This time, we’ll delve into Joe’s Harvard Studies, as well as his early years as a banker, and see his love interests finally working out.By Matthias Hoffjan

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Episode II. 1) A young man’s ambition (re-upload) 16:51

6+ y ago16:51

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This is an improved re-upload of Episode II. 1 with better audio quality. Welcome to the first Episode of Season II! This time, we’ll deal with the founding father of the Kennedy-Dynasty, Joseph Patrick Kennedy Sr, called Joe. The first episode will deal with the pre-story of the Kennedy-family in the US and the early … Continue reading Episode II.…

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Episode I. 11) If we need you, we’ll call you 19:33

6+ y ago19:33

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After all delays, Episode 11 is finally here. This time we will come to a conclusion, witnessing Gneisenaus grey, sad last years as a sick, marginalised and politically isolated man. If you liked the series, feel free to comment, like, subscribe or whatever you like 🙂 If you want to support the series directly, consider … Continue reading Episode I…

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Episode I.10 Part 3) Victory at last? 15:40

6+ y ago15:40

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This time, we will bring the Coalition wars to an end. We will see the campaign for Paris, as well as the great Battle of Waterloo. I will release a detailed episode on the Waterloo campaign to fill the gap between this and the next series on Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.By Matthias Hoffjan

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Episode I.10 Part 2) The Saxon Waterloo 15:34

7y ago15:34

15:34

The Battle of Leipzig has changed the face of the world. The second part of my trilogy on the War of Liberation will deal with this cataclysmic battle, which will send Napoleon packing to France, where he will meet his end for the first, but not for the last time.By Matthias Hoffjan

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Episode I. 10 Part 1) The beginning of the end 16:05

7y ago16:05

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After the little vacation in Berlin, we are finally going to tackle the sixth coalition war, especially the Befreiungskriege. This episode is a three-part-project, parts two and three will air on Monday and Wednesday respectively. Join me on my trip through the first months of the war and the first brilliant victories of the coalition, … Continue r…

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Episode I. 9) An mein Volk 12:39

7y ago12:39

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Gneisenau departs on a diplomatic mission to the remaining opponents of Napoleon. When he comes back, he arrives just in time for the events of February 1813: “An mein Volk” and the Treaty of Kalisch.By Matthias Hoffjan

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Episode I. 8) Of failures and mishaps 21:33

7y ago21:33

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This time, we will find out about the major problems our dear revolutionaries had, and about the devastating 5th Coalition war. Furthermore, I will introduce my next major topic right at the start!By Matthias Hoffjan

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Episode I. 7) Every field a Caesar 16:51

7y ago16:51

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We’ll leave Gneisenau again for a bit, to watch the events of the “Dos de Mayo” unfold. We’ll also see the events of the Erfurt Congress, as well as taking a deeper look into the Prussian Reforms. This Podcast now features a Patreon-page. I explain myself in the episode a little. Here’s the link: … Continue reading Episode I. 7) Every field a Caesa…

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Episode I. 6) The end of the machine state 19:07

7y ago19:07

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It is over. The war is lost. Prussia loses half of its territory and population. But the King starts reforming. He creates a commission to rejuvenate state and army. And guess who is one of the leading figures in this commission.By Matthias Hoffjan

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Episode I. 5) A Star in darkest night 20:16

7y ago20:16

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Not all hope is lost. Major von Gneisenau is ordered to lead the defense of the port town of Kolberg, creating a Prussian and, more important, German national epic.By Matthias Hoffjan

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Episode I. 4) The Prussian Waterloo 27:50

7y ago27:50

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It happens: The Prussian army gets annihilated following the Battle of Jena and Auerstedt. We’ll deal with Gneisenau’s role and the general outline of the Battle this week.By Matthias Hoffjan

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Episode I. 3) On the road to disaster 19:22

7y ago19:22

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This time, we’ll deal with Gneisenau’s first years of service in the Prussian army, as well as his marriage, his family, but, most of all, with the disastrous events and miscalculations by the Prussian gouvernment that led to the great catastrophy of 1806.By Matthias Hoffjan

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Episode I. 2) For the King of Prussia 16:18

7y ago16:18

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In this Episode, Gneisenau makes his first combat experiences in the War of American Independence, as well as finally joining the Army of the Kingdom of Prussia, with Frederick II. still at the helm.By Matthias Hoffjan

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Episode I. 1) Introduction 15:32

7y ago15:32

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This is the first episode of our journey through history, being both the introduction to our series as well as the introduction to our first character, Field Marshal von Gneisenau.By Matthias Hoffjan

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Matthias Hoffjan Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Forgotten- History Podcast

Matthias Hoffjan

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Treatise on Treaties I) Introduction, or: What is a State? 19:07

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Important Announcement 2:44

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The Forgotten - Pods against the Pandemic - Interview with "The People of Home" 23:46

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The Forgotten - Pods against the Pandemic 1 - The Investiture Conflict 26:29

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TFE 2) The Iron Front 19:41

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Episode II. 11) A Hostage to Fortune 38:00

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Episode II. 10) Between two stools 47:31

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Episode II. 9) A different kind of Ambassador 33:35

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Episode II. 8) It takes a thief to catch a thief 31:01

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Episode II. 7) The Leap into Politics 22:52

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TFE Episode 1) The Cretan War 27:33

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Episode II. 6) Mr. Kennedy goes Hollywood 27:06

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Episode II .5) “I seem to have bought a movie company tonight” 12:26

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Episode II. 4) Busting a Myth 15:12

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Episode II. 3) A world at war 16:19

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Episode II. 2) A rising star 16:34

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Episode II. 1) A young man’s ambition (re-upload) 16:51

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Episode I. 11) If we need you, we’ll call you 19:33

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Episode I.10 Part 3) Victory at last? 15:40

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Episode I.10 Part 2) The Saxon Waterloo 15:34

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Episode I. 10 Part 1) The beginning of the end 16:05

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Episode I. 9) An mein Volk 12:39

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Episode I. 8) Of failures and mishaps 21:33

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Episode I. 7) Every field a Caesar 16:51

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Episode I. 6) The end of the machine state 19:07

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Episode I. 5) A Star in darkest night 20:16

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Episode I. 4) The Prussian Waterloo 27:50

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Episode I. 3) On the road to disaster 19:22

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Episode I. 2) For the King of Prussia 16:18

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Episode I. 1) Introduction 15:32