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So You Think You Can Rule Persia

Umberto Molinatti & Sariel Snowings
Sassanid Empire
Roman Empire
Armenia
Zoroastrianism
Khosrow II
Persian Empire
Yazdegerd II
Hephthalites
Peroz I
Achaemenid Empire
Darius the Great
Christianity
Ardashir I
Parthian Empire
Sassanid Dynasty
Narseh
Shapur I
Hormizd III
Rome
Islam

A podcast rating and reviewing all the kings of Persia from Deioces to Yazdegerd III. Hosted by Umberto Molinatti and Sariel Snowings

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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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Umar II is known by many sources as the only good Umayyad, comparable to the Rashidun caliphs themselves, but does he live up to the hype? Join for the end of the siege of Constantinople, a reform of the administration, and a horse kick to the face. more

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Recent Guests

Robin Pearson
Host of History of Byzantium, invited guest for cross-pollination
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Episode: 101. Umar II
David Chaffetz
Independent scholar and author of Raiders, Rulers, and Traders.
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Episode: 92.6 Interview: Raiders, Rulers, and Traders with David Chaffetz

Hosts

Umberto Molinatti
Host of So You Think You Can Rule Persia; co-host occasionally credited as a main host; known for research rigor and storytelling.
Sariel Snowings
Co-host and primary on-air personality; recognized for engaging delivery and enthusiastic reactions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • Episode 100!

    Great job

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lil Phez
    United Statesa month ago
  • Season 2

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Antiochus III
    United States4 months ago
  • Brilliant!

    Lots of excellent well-researched history. Entertaining delivery. Charming hosts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Happidais
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • The Best Commercial Break Since Ancient Macedon

    This is the one show I never skip the ads on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thetribezbewertung
    Germanya year ago
  • Wonderful

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fredi Schröder
    Germany2 years ago

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94. Ali ibn Abi Talib
Q: What do you think goes with the succession?
Ali's followers ask him, should your son Hassan succeed you? Should we swear allegiance to him?
92.6 Interview: Raiders, Rulers, and Traders with David Chaffetz
Q: What differences exist in horse breeding across cultures?
David explains that different cultures, such as the Chinese and Iranians, developed unique horse breeds founded on local needs, which shaped their military capabilities and societal roles.
92.6 Interview: Raiders, Rulers, and Traders with David Chaffetz
Q: What pushed you to begin writing your book?
David shares that his experiences traveling across Afghanistan and observing the significance of horses in different cultures inspired him to write the book.
88. Shahrbaraz
Q: How many individual things did you mention?
There is the purge plus crucifixion, the killed child king, disobeying the orders, and having children baptized as Christians.
88. Shahrbaraz
Q: What do you think happens to the legitimacy of the crown once a child was overthrown by a usurper who was overthrown by a woman?
It's going to be chaotic, and the legitimacy is questioned.

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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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