Tsar Power Podcast

11/12/2023

Welcome to the Ministry of Culture, where we rank the cultural icons from Viktor Tsoi until we run out of people. This month, the most famous Russian Rockstar, the frontman for Kino, Viktor Tsoi!

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09/12/2023

Will Yaropolk be able to keep the Rus together?

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...

25/11/2023

The first father/son transfer of power in 70 years takes place. Will Mstislav live up to his fathers reputation?

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 ⁠| ⁠We...

07/10/2023

Why don't we read some of the writings that Vladimir Monomakh left behind?

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...

06/10/2023

Have you heard about the Nazino Tragedy? It's not a tale the Soviets will tell you. Come listen to this at Intelligent Speech on 11/4 from 10 AM to 6 PM EST! Tickets are $30, and 10% off with the code, "TSAR"!
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05/10/2023

Hey guys, don't forget, Intelligent Speech is on Nov. 4th this year from 10 AM to 6 PM EST, and tickets are $30. You can get 10% off if you use the code TSAR! We will be presenting on a deadly subject during the Soviet Union.

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30/09/2023

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?

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 з....

26/09/2023

A bit late, but the Slavic Gods episode is now out on Patreon! Enjoy!

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23/09/2023

Say hello to Vladimir Monomakh! This time, in our first 2-parter, we learn about his early life up until the death of Sviatopolk II!

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....

08/09/2023

Updates!

26/08/2023

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.

Also, more Cumans.

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 covere...

29/07/2023

To continue the one year celebration, here is a free Patreon episode on the balalaika!!

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 ...

17/07/2023

Roberto and Brendan will be presenting this year! Intelligent Speech is an online conference happening this year on November 4, 10AM-6PM EST. Use code "TSAR" for a discount!

Intelligent Speech 2023 “Contingencies”, is taking place Saturday, November 4th 10 am Eastern, 7 am Pacific, 3 pm London time. You can attend the event live or catch up afterwards […]

17/07/2023

Happy 1 Year Anniversary to us! To celebrate, I gathered a few podcasters to play DND and pit them against the horrors found in THE FOREST OF DREAD.

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30/06/2023

Hi everyone! We are involved in Intelligent Speech Online and would like you to come participate with us. It is on Nov. 4th from 10 AM to 6 PM EST. If you buy now, you get an early bird special of $20 a ticket. The code TSAR, nets a 10% discount!

Intelligent Speech 2023 “Contingencies”, is taking place Saturday, November 4th 10 am Eastern, 7 am Pacific, 3 pm London time. You can attend the event live or catch up afterwards […]

12/06/2023

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?

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30/05/2023

Vsevolod I is out now! Come and listen to the last of the Yaroslavichi's episode!

Hello comrades! Tsar Power is a podcast that reviews and ranks the Russian Rulers from Rurik to Putin. Roberto tells the biography of the Russian Ruler (they're not all Tsars!) and Brendan gets to be the captivating audience member. Join us and see if these Russian Rulers get a chance to "Party it o...

30/05/2023

07/04/2023

07/04/2023

The second of three Grand Princes of Kiev that ruled while Iziaslav was away. This time, it's his younger brother Sviatoslav. Will he live up to his ancestor's name? Or will he be cut to pieces by the Cuman onslaught?

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08/03/2023

С Днем солидности женщин в борьбе за эмансипацию и равноправие!

Happy Women's Solidarity Day in the fight for emancipation and equality!

01/03/2023

Wishing my highly estimable cohost,
Brendan, a happy birthday! Today he turns an age!!!

15/02/2023

Vseslav the Sorcerer finds himself as the Grand Prince of Kyiv after a mob places him there. Will he be able to animorph his way to the top? Show Rec:

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29/01/2023

Our newest Patreon Episode is out! If you want to hear our thoughts on We by Yevgeny Zamyatin, along with that of Swords Sorcery and Socialism, come check it out!

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28/01/2023

We finally have a succession plan put in place! Will Iziaslav be as wise as his father, or will the fratricidal legacy of the Rurikids be his downfall?

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14/01/2023

We are back from the holidays! Happy Old New Years! We bring you the newest episode, starring Yaroslav the Wise. Does he deserve such a nice epithet?

After the reign of Sviatopolk the Accursed, we finally enter that of Yaroslav the Wise. However, Yaroslav has quite a few brothers left to deal with. Will his wisdom ensure he keeps the throne of Kyiv? Find Grand Dukes of the West on: Twitter | Website | Anchor Battle Royale: Anne of Kyiv Episode |....

06/01/2023

While you're waiting for Yaroslav's episode to drop, why not listen to "Welcome to Tsarvia!" We bring in Quest Friends for a zany adventure in a Cossino! (Cossack Casino). Listen here now!

Happy Halloween! This time, we go off to the magical land of Tsarvia while we play along with Quest Friends! Enjoy the episode, give feedback, and listen to Quest Friends. If you like the artwork, go find Mandy Robertson! Quest Friends! Website | Twitter | Podcast Feed | Buy Under the Neighborhood!....

03/01/2023

This New Year we are thankful for all of our listeners, and especially our patrons, Ben, Audrey, Mark, Andrew, Mitchell, Eric, Gerald, Sarah, and Hallie! Thank you all for your amazing support!

01/01/2023

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years! (As it hasn't happened yet in the Julian Calendar)

С Рождеством и Новым Годом! Merry Christmas and Happy New Years! With the Julian Calendar events of Christmas and New Years coming through, we bring to you something to start the actual start of 2023!! I, Roberto, am joined by friend and former professor Alexei to discuss the t...

22/12/2022

If you would like to help us get sources for the podcast during this holiday break, feel free to help us with our wishlist! Your support is always appreciated and will be given a shoutout! Thanks if advance if you do!

15/12/2022

Happy Holidays everyone! Here is a free Patreon episode where we review the film, Brat (Brother). Enjoy.

We are reviewing our first film for Patreon, the Russian Neo-Crime Noir Drama Film Brat, starting Sergey Bodrov! It's a great film and I hope you enjoy our discussion about it. It's our first time rating a movie, so cut us some slack. Patreon!

14/12/2022

We're part of the Rexies this year! Vote for us or get sent to the gulag.

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