
A podcast rating and reviewing all the kings of Persia from Deioces to Yazdegerd III. Hosted by Umberto Molinatti and Sariel Snowings
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 136 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

The tyrant is dead and now we have a man in charge who thinks that rulers should be held accountable for their actions. How will the caliphate react to a new regime and is more turmoil soon to follow?
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The caliphate is in crisis: rebellions wrack the provinces and the eternal expansion has ceased. Who better to deal with this than an entitled manchild? Join us for rude poems, wine drinking, and all the symptoms of decline.
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We've resisted reform for decades, and now the whole caliphate is on fire: the empire is contracting from al-Andalus to Khorasan with threats both internal and external. Will Hisham be able to hold it together, or is this the end for the Umayyads?
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Yazid II was deemed to be an insufficient successor to Umar, but the succession happened before anyone could change things. Will Yazid beat expectations and make the caliphate prosper, or will he follow in the footsteps of his namesake?
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I know it takes a considerable amount of time to do the research for these episodes. Thank you for making them. They’re a great compliment to many other rexy pods.
Lots of excellent well-researched history. Entertaining delivery. Charming hosts.
This is the one show I never skip the ads on.
I love this podcast. I’m a huge fan of other rexypods and stumbled on this podcast when they did the crossover with “the Alexander standard”. Since then I have been binge listening to all the episodes. Thank you for unveiling a for me unknown part of history!
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Two history-focused hosts guide listeners through Persia's kings, blending rigorous context with lively banter. Recent episodes emphasize biographical arcs, policy decisions, military campaigns, and dynastic politics, all presented with accessible storytelling and humor. The show's strength lies in how they balance firsthand sources, narrative flair, and occasional crossovers, making complex historical periods approachable for curious general audiences. This mix of scholarship and entertainment, plus a clear focus on leadership and empire dynamics, likely appeals to listeners who enjoy deep-dive history with personality-driven hosts and a dash of humor.
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