Cost of Glory
Alex PetkasThe most influential biographies ever written, admired by leaders, creators, soldiers, and thinkers for nearly 2,000 years: Plutarch’s Parallel lives. Essential listening for anyone striving after greatness. Alex Petkas, former professor of ancient philosophy and history, revives and dramatically retells these unforgettable stories for modern audiences. The subjects are statesmen, generals, orator... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 123 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryEducationSelf-Improvement | |||
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Something is very wrong in the opening scenes of the Odyssey.
The master of the house is gone. His wife is besieged. His son is powerless. And the men eating him out of house and home are waiting for the right moment to strike.
Welcome to Part 1 ... more
A conversation with Morgan Watkins of TheBaseCreates and George Carter from Old Sovereign Publishing about the importance of re-enchanting the world through theatre and the tradition of the classics, specifically focusing on a new drama competition c... more
My conversation with author, soldier, and scholar, Nicholas Tobias.
This is the first public interview with Nicholas, and he agreed to speak on condition that we'd preserve his alias and therefore his anonymity.
Hence there is no video of him, and... more
On how the Spartans achieved emotional mastery, long before Stoicism was invented.
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- Anything but boring
First person who ever made The Odyssey interesting and approachable. Highly recommend listening to that series.
Apple Podcasts5Ian Sr
United Statesa month ago - Wonderful storytelling!
I studied Latin in High School decades ago and enjoyed the snippets of history covered along the way. I so wish I had access to this fantastic podcast back then! Alex is a masterful storyteller who makes the characters come alive. I find myself eagerly looking forward to my commute so I can get back into the narrative and see what will happen next. So very glad I heard about this (and that I’ve got over 100 available to savor)!
Apple Podcasts5The ChaniUnited States2 months ago - Entertaining and highly informative!
I just discovered this podcast, it is quickly becoming one of my favorites. If you’re interested in classical learning, this is a great podcast for you. I have learned more about the Odyssey in one podcast than I have in reading it three times.
Apple Podcasts5Rob the innovatorUnited States2 months ago - Terrific history
Alex does an amazing job diving deep into the lives of the Roman and Greek Greats. I really enjoy listening each day to the stories and accounts. Keep up the good work! I don’t look forward to finishing my binge of Cost of Glory… I hope it never ends :)
Apple Podcasts5XBigRed420x
United Kingdom2 months ago - The “Imperator” of Classical Pod Casts
Follow a lot of classical podcasts just found this one. Feel late to the party. For me it’s one of the best out there.
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This show blends historical biography with philosophy and leadership, focusing on ancient Greek and Roman figures through dramatic storytelling and close readings of primary sources. Episodes traverse themes like virtue, leadership decisions, war, justice, and the tension between tradition and modern life, often weaving in reflections on masculinity, religion, and the enduring relevance of classical examples. The format tends to be solo narrative with occasional guests from theatre, publishing, and military history, offering accessible yet rigorously sourced explorations of how great lives illuminate present-day choices and personal development.
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1. Morgan Watkins
2. Ollie Bennett
3. George Carter
4. Nicholas Tobias
5. Rob Henderson
6. Dr. Brent Seales
7. Kevin Dolan
8. Doyle Glass
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