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The Medici Podcast

Chad Denton
Tuscany
France
Medici Family
Catherine De Medici
Huguenots
St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre
Protestant Reformation
Medici
Galileo Galilei
Marie De Medici
Cosimo III
Catherine De' Medici
Renaissance
French Wars Of Religion
Marguerite Louise
Ottoman Empire
Florence
Admiral Coligny
Cosimo De' Medici
King Charles IX

The Medici might not have the decadent drama of the Borgias, but they took center stage in the story of the formation of the modern Western world, from helping mold the Renaissance to trying to quell the Protestant Reformation to sponsoring and then trying to help shut up Galileo. This podcast looks at the story of the Medici and that of the fractured, tumultuous Italy they carved out a place in. ... more

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Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • Excellently Researched, however….

    Be warned: the pronunciations of the Italian (not to mention French) names & words are woefully incorrect and incomprehensibly inconsistent (sometimes he actually gets it right!), causing much continual consternation to Italian speakers 😩

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LittleSaint7
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Really well written and researched. Loving this so far.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lucky the Doggo
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome content!

    Found this podcast to be the most refreshingly substantive listen I’ve found in a while. Well written and researched.

    Focus is on the narrative and not bell and whistles of production. It works.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    seabrook82
    United States4 years ago
  • Outstanding!

    Really great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Defense wins championships
    United States4 years ago
  • Good info. Narrator is listenable. Production/editing needs work (as of season 1 start)

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    4
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    4 years ago

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Overall reception skews positive, with many noting learning outcomes and compelling bios of historical figures.
Listeners praise the research depth and narrative structure, with strong historical detail.
Some critique pronunciation and sound effects, suggesting tighter production choices.
Feedback highlights engaging storytelling and substantial content that rewards attentive listening.

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What is The Medici Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Historical deep-dives into powerful Renaissance-era families, political machinations, religious reform, and the intersection of culture, art, and science. Across episodes, the show traces the Medici's rise from middle-class bankers to European power brokers, then expands to broader shifts in Europe—from the Reformation to early modern globalization and the clash between faith, patronage, and intellect. Notable strengths include well-structured narratives supported by context, figures, and turning points, with a clear emphasis on how personalities and patronage shaped history. A few criticisms surface around sound design and pronunciation accuracy, but the storytelling and research depth tend to resonate with listeners seeking thorough histo... more

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