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So You Think You Can Rule Persia? A podcast rating and reviewing all the kings of Persia from Deioces to Yazdegerd III. Hosted by Umberto Molinatti and

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26/01/2025

New episode out now! 🔥

Here's the first episode of our Last Rulers P@treon series!

Antiochus VII is often called the last great Seleucid because he had the last opportunity to reform the empire after the Parthian invasion but we know he ultimately failed. How did he get there, what mistakes did he make? Join to find out!

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25/01/2025

No episode today (we'll be back next week on the regular feed), just a brief announcement on the Intelligent Speech Conference on the theme of Deception!

On the 8th of February, Umberto will participate in a couple of panels and host a talk titled "A Throne of Lies: From False Neros to Would-be Messiahs".

Get your tickets here!

Intelligent Speech 2025 “Deception”, is taking place Saturday, February 8th 2025 9 am Eastern, 6 am Pacific, 2 pm London time. You can attend the event live or catch up […]

29/12/2024

New episode out now! 🔥

Here's the third episode of our Enemies of Iran P@treon series!

Odaenathus of Palmyra is often hailed as the savior of the Roman East in the face of Shapur I but how much did he actually contribute? Join us to find out about his rise in Palmyra, a time full of turmoil, and a dramatic end.

You can subscribe here to listen to this extra episode!
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27/12/2024

Despite taking a little break this holiday season, we’ve reached another milestone!
Thank you to all our lovely listeners and see you at 100k!

15/12/2024

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It's always hard to follow up on a talented father, even more if your grandfather was talented as well. In this episode, Hormizd will do his best to keep up with his ancestors and deal with the nobles' displeasure.

Listen here!
https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-jh2rb-1771373

Here's the link to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

08/12/2024

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Khosrow has vanquished all the enemies of Iran from west to east, north to south; now comes the time for internal reform and restructuring. Join us for happy farmers, terrified nobles, and one last Roman war.

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https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-rz73i-176383d

Here's the link to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

05/12/2024

Thank you to all our Spotify listeners for almost doubling this year! We hope you keep enjoying yourselves as we hurtle towards Yazdegerd III

30/11/2024

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Here's the second episode of our Enemies of Iran P@treon series!
Pompey is often a side character to Caesar but he deserves the spotlight! Rising to prominence as a youth amid civil war, he will become the youngest consul, restructure the East, and hold the Republic in his grip to the awe of all.

You can subscribe here to listen to this extra episode!
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22/11/2024

Be sure to tune into this episode where Umberto is talking about something he’s actually qualified for!

17/11/2024

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Kavad needs a strong heir to complete his reforms and Khosrow is just that man. From west to east of the empire, he will be feared by Justinian and the Hephthalites while he endeavors to build a new golden age.

Listen here!
https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-nzyd8-173d949

Here's the link to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

10/11/2024

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We know how Jamasp's story ends, he's often a blip in Kavad's reign but that doesn't mean we skip him. Tune in to find out what it's like to be a puppet and whether he actually had agency in his brother's usurpation.

Listen here!
https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-nxwkr-1734c76

Here's the link to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

07/11/2024

Announcing KING OF THE REXY CASTLE Part II!

Next Saturday, November 9th, join many of the Rexypod family pods as we livestream and silly-voice our way through the King of the Castle game!

Click the link below to watch, and see your time zone information:
https://www.youtube.com/live/1y7tpLojjoo?si=gEhDvoeAKRghIejZ

03/11/2024

New episode out now! 🔥

Kavad rises to the throne in a very difficult situation, with enemies internal and external all around. But he has a solution...to all of it; all it will take is massive social upheaval and dueling a certain Justinian.

Listen here!
https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-k6fn2-1728c00

Here's the link to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

27/10/2024

New episode out now 🔥

Here's the first episode of our Enemies of Iran P@treon series!
Ptolemy III had a difficult start in life, an exiled mother, a life on a gorgeous Greek island, and being the son of a king. But when he takes the throne what will he do? Bring the empire to its maximum size, promote exploration, and fund a certain library...

You can subscribe here to listen to this extra episode!
www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

20/10/2024

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Oh no, everything is on fire and the empire is about to fall, will Balash save us all? Not really... But it's time to find the unlikeliest of heroes and give the nobles a grudging "well done".

Listen here!
https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-7r8ss-17112ca

Here's the link to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

13/10/2024

New episode out now! 🔥

Inviting a massive horde of nomads to invade your homeland is often a bad idea. Peroz can't see the harm in it; after all, when have the consequences of my actions ever affected *me*. Perhaps this one time...

Listen here!
https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-c6jg4-1704867

Here's the link to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

06/10/2024

New episode out now! 🔥

Leaving the succession up to the nobles is often a bad idea and today we find out how bad the consequences can possibly be. Join us for a fratricidal war, a disappointed mom, and a thundering of hooves.

Listen here!
https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-3baem-16f6c06

Here's the link to our Patreon! http://patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

29/09/2024

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Welcome to the third episode of our religious traveler P@treon mini-series!

Alexander of Abonoteichus was a very unpleasant man: a scammer, a thug, and a cult leader. Join us to find out more about the cult of the snake god Glycon and how one guy managed to scam the likes of Marcus Aurelius.

You can subscribe here to listen to this extra episode!
www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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No episode today but we won't leave you alone because there is a great live event coming up! Last chance to get your tickets for today's show at 9pm CET! They are available at https://www.moment.co/historyofpersia We'll join Trevor from History of Persia to chart the imagined reign of Cyrus the younger, and the audience gets to choose between an array of different paths. Also, there's a Q&A afterward! So come one, come all, and we hope you have a great time!

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