Mon, 10 May 2021
You already know a lot actually! sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Sun, 18 April 2021
Au revoir Paris. |
Mon, 12 April 2021
A rapist protected by powerful friends? Who has ever heard of such a thing? Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions |
Sun, 4 April 2021
Why be an illiterate Siberian peasant when you can be a sought after curiosity in St. Petersburg. sponsor: awaytravel.com/revolutions |
Mon, 29 March 2021
Wherein the gods hate me, but they hated Alexei Romanov even more... Sponsor: HelloFresh/Revolutions12 |
Mon, 22 March 2021
Stolypin's reforms died. Then Stolypin died. |
Mon, 15 March 2021
After re-writing election laws to ensure a Duma he could work with, Prime Minister Stolypin finally had a Duma he could work with. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolution.
Direct download: 10.47-_The_Duma_of_Lords_and_Lackeys_Master.mp3
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Mon, 8 March 2021
Why have two revolutions when you can have one big long revolution? sponsor: audible.com/revolutions |
Sun, 28 February 2021
Unity Congress more like DISunity Congress, amirite? sponsor: audible.com/revolutions.
Direct download: 10.45-_The_Disunity_Congresses_Master.mp3
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Sun, 21 February 2021
Who expropriates the expropriators? sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Sun, 24 January 2021
Wherein we ask the ask the eternal question: Was it really a coup? Sponsor: HelloFresh |
Mon, 18 January 2021
To celebrate his new reform program, Prime Minster Stolypin handed out commemorative neckties. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Mon, 11 January 2021
They didn't get dubbed "The Duma of National Anger" because they were quiescent and complacent. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
Direct download: 10.41-_The_Duma_of_National_Anger_MASTER.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:31am CDT |
Sun, 3 January 2021
Last time on the Revolutions Podcast...
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Fri, 25 December 2020
Wherein I explain what the heck happened to me. |
Sun, 5 April 2020
Maybe if Nicholas hadn't been so set on rejecting the verdict of 1905, there wouldn't be a Part II to look forward to. |
Sun, 29 March 2020
The Days of Freedom could be numbered in days. |
Sun, 22 March 2020
That time everyone stayed home from work. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions. |
Sun, 15 March 2020
When you think you're out in the front of the pack, but really you're being lapped. Sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions
Direct download: 10.36-_The_Bulygin_Constitution_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:23pm CDT |
Sun, 8 March 2020
When you pray for a miracle and all God sends is a metaphor. |
Mon, 2 March 2020
Bloody Sunday triggered the largest popular protests the Russian Empire had ever seen. sponsor: away.com/revolutions20 |
Sun, 23 February 2020
When people are crying out for help, maybe don't murder them in the streets. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions |
Mon, 17 February 2020
The Russian Revolution of 1905 actually began in 1904. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Mon, 10 February 2020
What happens when you think victory will be easy, defeat will be catastrophic...and then you start to lose? |
Mon, 3 February 2020
When you can't decide whether to cultivate the revolutionary potential of the peasants or assassinate government officials, the SRs say: why not both? |
Sun, 26 January 2020
When you have a majority, flaunt it.
Direct download: 10.29-_Bolsheviks_and_Mensheviks_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:30pm CDT |
Mon, 20 January 2020
To build a fire one first needs a spark. |
Sun, 19 January 2020
Is the end nigh? Not really. But it will be soon!
Direct download: Revlutions_Podcast_Update-_The_End_Is_Nigh.mp3
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Mon, 23 December 2019
As factional disputes arose, radical Russians attempt to forge larger alliances. sponsor: casper.com/revolutions
Direct download: 10.27-_Coming_Together_Drifting_Apart_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:59am CDT |
Mon, 16 December 2019
In the 1890s Russia expanded its influence in the far east, which put them on a collision course with Japan. Sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions |
Mon, 9 December 2019
Someone was having senseless dreams alright.
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Mon, 2 December 2019
Relationship Status: Lenin, Plekhanov, and Martov are all on the same side. This won't always be the case. Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions |
Mon, 25 November 2019
Why propagandize when you can agitate? Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Mon, 18 November 2019
The great Marxist meet cute. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions |
Sun, 10 November 2019
Narodism didn't die after 1881. It just went into hibernation. sponsor: awaytravel.com/revolutions20
Direct download: 1021-_The_Socialist_Revolutionaries_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:56pm CDT |
Mon, 4 November 2019
If it's not radical and it's not reactionary, it must be liberal. sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions.
Direct download: 10.20-_The_Liberal_Tradtion_Such_As_It_Is_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:19am CDT |
Mon, 21 October 2019
When Nicky met Alix... Link to the Pax Britannica Interview Link to the Eastern Border Interview Sponsor: audible.com/revolutuions |
Mon, 14 October 2019
If your nascent bourgeoisie isn't big enough or rich enough to industrialize your Empire, just call Sergei Witte. He'll know what to do.
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Mon, 7 October 2019
Everyone know Marxism isn't applicable to Russia. What my theory presupposes is...what if it did? sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
Direct download: 10.17-_The_Emancipation_of_Labor_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:44am CDT |
Mon, 30 September 2019
Time to start mixing the baking soda and vinegar. |
Mon, 23 September 2019
Kids today have no respect. Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions |
Mon, 16 September 2019
After the disaster of the Crimean War, it was time for an era of Great Reform. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions |
Sun, 8 September 2019
Really missed a chance to call this episode "The Three Pillars of Russian Absolutism. Come hang out with us at soundeducation.fm
Direct download: 10.13-_Orthodoxy_Autocracy_Nationality_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:30pm CDT |
Sun, 25 August 2019
In December 1825, the Decembrists became the Decembrists. Sponsor: casper.com |
Sun, 18 August 2019
This week, it's nothing less than The Divine Savior vs. The Antichrist |
Sun, 4 August 2019
Peter the Great and Catherine the Great made the Russian Empire great. |
Sun, 28 July 2019
Two Romes have fallen. The third stands. And there will be no fourth. No one shall replace your Christian Tsardom! |
Sun, 7 July 2019
In 1872, the First International fractured into rival camps led by Marx and Bakunin. |
Wed, 3 July 2019
An earlier version of this episode had terrible metronome clicking. The file has been replaced, but if you're podcast app won't download the corrected version use this one instead.
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Sun, 30 June 2019
Wherein we revisit the Paris Commune.
Direct download: 10.7-_The_Paris_Commune_Revisited_Master.mp3
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Sun, 23 June 2019
All Mikhail Bakunin wanted was a world without bosses. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
Direct download: 10.6-_True_Liberty_True_Equality_and_True_Fraternity_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:30pm CDT |
Sun, 16 June 2019
Mikhail Bakunin circumnavigated the globe and came back convinced that coercive authority was the pits. Direct Link: 10.5- The Adventures of Mikhail Bakunin Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions
Direct download: 10.5-_The_Adventures_of_Mikhail_Bakunin_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:30pm CDT |
Sun, 9 June 2019
The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles? Come see us: Intelligent Speech Conference |
Mon, 3 June 2019
According to Lenin, Karl Marx was, "the genius who continued and consummated the three main ideological currents of the 19th century, as represented by the three most advanced countries of mankind: classical German philosophy, classical English political economy, and French socialism combined with French revolutionary doctrines in general.” Come see us in NY: Intelligent Speech Conference.
Direct download: 10.3-_The_Three_Pillars_of_Marxism_master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:20am CDT |
Sun, 26 May 2019
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels dreamed of revolution. But what happens when the revolution comes and then goes? Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions Recommendation: The Once and Future King
Direct download: 10.2-_The_Adventures_of_Marx_and_Engels_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:30pm CDT |
Sun, 19 May 2019
In 1864, a group of working men formed an international association called The International Working Men's Association. |
Sun, 12 May 2019
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Tue, 12 March 2019
The winds have now swept Mexico. To what end? I'll be in Copenhagen: CPH:DOX March 26
Direct download: 9.27-_The_Institutional_Revolution_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:54am CDT |
Sun, 3 March 2019
It's time to bring the Mexican Revolution to a close Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions |
Sun, 24 February 2019
In 1918 and 1919, it was hard to tell whether the Mexican Revolution was heating up or cooling down. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Sun, 17 February 2019
In 1917, Villa said he would fight on until Carranza was swinging from a tree. Sponsor: https://molekule.com/ |
Mon, 11 February 2019
In 1917 Mexico got a new constitution. sponsor: audible.com/revolutions.
Direct download: 9.23-_The_Constitution_of_1917_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:07am CDT |
Sun, 3 February 2019
In March 1916, the United States invaded Mexico. Again. Dome and Bedlam: Ep. 27 Mike Duncan Unscripted Baseball Content Sponsor Link: away.com/revolutions20 |
Sun, 27 January 2019
In November, 1915 Pancho Villa declared death to the gringos. Sponsor link: audible.com/revolutions |
Mon, 21 January 2019
Wherein Pancho Villa is infected with a fatal case of hubris. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Mon, 14 January 2019
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Sun, 16 December 2018
In the summer of 1914, the armies of Obregón, Villa, and Zapata drove Huerta into exile. |
Sun, 9 December 2018
In April 1914 the United States invaded Mexico. Get 30% off The Storm Before the Storm: Use 30ROME at Checkout Sponsor Link: audible.com/revolutions
Direct download: 9.17-_The_Occupation_of_Veracruz_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:30pm CDT |
Sun, 2 December 2018
Was Pancho Villa an Avenging Angel, Robin Hood, or King of the Bandits? Yes.
Direct download: 9.16-_The_Legend_of_Pancho_Villa_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:30pm CDT |
Sun, 25 November 2018
Let us begin Phase II of the Mexican Revolution... Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Sun, 18 November 2018
Actually it was more like 13, but who's counting. |
Sun, 11 November 2018
After becoming President, Madero decided to alienate his old friends. |
Sun, 4 November 2018
After being elected President of Mexico, Francisco Madero enjoyed no peace.
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Mon, 29 October 2018
In the summer of 1911, Francisco Madero was not quite President. And that was a bit of a problem. sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
Direct download: 9.11-_Not_Quite_President_Madero_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:52pm CDT |
Sun, 21 October 2018
How Porfirian politics helped destroy the Porfiriato |
Tue, 16 October 2018
Sulla died believing he had saved the Roman Republic. Boy was he ever wrong. Can you do any better? Can You Save The Roman Republic? Check out the book: thestormbeforethestorm.com
Direct download: SBTS_Epilogue-_The_Failure_of_the_Sullan_Constitution.mp3
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Sun, 14 October 2018
In the spring of 1911, Francisco Madero unleashed the tiger. Let's see if he can control it. Choose Your Own Adventure Game: Can You Save The Republic? Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally’s Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books)
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Mon, 8 October 2018
Francisco Madero had a plan, but it didn't really work. Choose Your Own Adventure Game: Can You Save The Republic? Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally’s Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books) Come! It's fun! Sponsor: Casper.com/revolutions |
Sun, 23 September 2018
Welcome to Morelos. I'd like to introduce you to your host, Emiliano Zapata. Sponsor: HelloFresh.com/revolutions60 Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally’s Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books) Come! It's fun!
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Mon, 17 September 2018
After Porfirio Diaz said he welcomed a democratic opposition, many foolishly took him at his word. Tour Dates! Oct 15 -- Toronto -- Ben McNally’s Oct 16 -- NYC -- The Strand Oct 17 -- Nashville -- Parnassus Books Oct 18 -- Atlanta -- The Carter Library (hosted by A Capella Books) Come! It's fun! Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
Direct download: 9.06-_The_Presidential_Succession_of_1910.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:41am CDT |
Mon, 10 September 2018
Just as Mexico was being kicked around by an economic crisis, Porfirio Diaz dropped a political bombshell. Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions |
Sun, 2 September 2018
Porfirio Diaz ruled Mexico for so long they named a whole section of Mexican history after him. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions |
Sun, 26 August 2018
In the years after independence, Mexico was a bit unstable. Sponsor: Audible.com/revolutions. |
Sun, 19 August 2018
In 1810, Father Hidalgo let forth the Cry of Dolores. |
Sun, 12 August 2018
Just by way of refresher, since I know everyone took such good notes during episode 5.1 and 5.2 sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions |
Sun, 24 June 2018
The last week of May 1871 was indeed a very bloody week. Sponsor link: Audible.com/revolutions |
Sun, 17 June 2018
🎶Tonight I'm gonna party like it's the year seventy-nine 🎶 |
Wed, 13 June 2018
The Paris Commune was formally inaugurated on March 28, 1871. Unfortunately no one could agree on what that meant. |
Sun, 3 June 2018
On March 18, 1871 the government of Adolphe Thiers attempted to seize control of the National Guard's cannons. It didn't go well. Fundraiser! revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com |
Sun, 27 May 2018
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Sun, 20 May 2018
In September 1870, everyone in Paris prepared for a siege. Some of them also prepared for revolution. Remember: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com
Direct download: 8.3-_The_Government_of_National_Defence_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:27pm CDT |
Sun, 13 May 2018
Napoleon III hoped a war with Prussia would save his Empire. Instead it destroyed his Empire. Remember: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com Hardball Times Article: Shohei Ohtani, The Bambino, and Bullet Joe This Week In Baseball History: Episode 47 - Leon Day Plays Two Ways |
Sun, 6 May 2018
First as tragedy, then as farce. Fundraiser: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions |
Sun, 29 April 2018
Direct download: 2018_Revolutions_Fundraiser_Announcement.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:05pm CDT |
Sun, 29 April 2018
Let's figure out what the heck happened in 1848
Direct download: 7.33-_What_the_Heck_Just_Happened_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:00pm CDT |
Sun, 25 March 2018
The bitter end of the Revolutions of 1848 arrived in the summer of 1849. Visit Audible! audible.com/revolutions Recs: The Storm Before the Storm (duh) and 30 Greatest Orchestral Workd |
Sun, 18 March 2018
As the walls close in on the Revolutions of 1848, the final loose ends will be ground up by millstones, but still stamp the future with fertile soil to grow new liberty trees.
Direct download: 7.31-_The_Assembly_of_the_Damned_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:28pm CDT |
Sun, 11 March 2018
Wherein the King of Prussia is offered a dog's collar.
Direct download: 7.30-_The_Crown_From_The_Gutter_Master.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:41pm CDT |
Sun, 4 March 2018
In Dec 1848, the Austrian Empire got a new Emperor. |
Sun, 25 February 2018
In Dec 1848, Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte was elected president of France.
Direct download: 7.28_Prince_President_Bonaparte_Master.mp3
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