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11.0- Welcome to the Martian Revolution
A revolution on Mars??? A revolution on Mars!
Oct 21, 20246 min
11.1- The Colonization of Mars
Sometimes you have to look to heaven for salvation.
Oct 21, 202424 min
11.2- In With the Old
What do you want to do? Live forever?
Oct 28, 202426 min
11.3- The Martian Way
It's springtime for the Martian people Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch Store: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
Nov 4, 202430 min
11.4- The Election of 2244
Mars wanted a voice. Then they learned no one was listening.
Nov 11, 202426 min
11.5- The New Protocols
After becoming CEO of Omnicorps, Timothy Werner rolled out the New Protocols. It did not go well.
Nov 25, 202426 min
11.6- The Day of Batteries
Sometimes you just gotta throw something Pateon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
Dec 2, 202429 min
11.7- The Annulment of Contracts
Why make things better when you can make things worse? Pateon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
Dec 9, 202428 min
11.8- Bloody Sunrise
If people rise up, they must be put down... Pateon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
Dec 16, 202426 min
11.9- Too Little Too Late
When you have to make a change, it's important to wait too long... Pateon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
Dec 23, 202427 min
11.10-Red Justice Red Freedom
Who is dependent on whom? Pateon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
Jan 13, 202527 min
11.11-The Three Days of Red
Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Sponser: betterhelp.com/revolutions
Jan 20, 202542 min
11.12-The Mutiny of the Spaceshippers
After the Three Days of Red, the Martians made some new friends. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
Jan 27, 202528 min
11.13-The Next Three Days
It was a week where decades happen. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
Feb 3, 202532 min
11.14-The Mutual Blockade
When both kids take their balls and go home. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
Feb 10, 202530 min
11.15-The Agreement of 2248
Isn't it great when everyone is in agreement? Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
Feb 17, 202530 min
11.16-Mars Autonomous
Mars was finally for the Martians. Basically. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
Feb 24, 202528 min
11.17-Opposites Repel
Operations: Parallel. Objectives: Perpendicular Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Sponsor: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code REVOLUTIONS at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/revolutions
Mar 10, 202529 min
11.18-The Gemini Vids
It's a faaaaaaaaaake Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
Mar 16, 202527 min
11.19-The Independence Days
Or is it the Independence Weeks? Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
Mar 24, 202532 min
11.20-The Battle of Phobos
Enter Booth Gonzalez Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
Mar 31, 202530 min
11.21-The Republic of Mars
Mars was about to become a thing of the people. If they can even be considered people. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
Apr 7, 202527 min
11.22-Leopold's Leviathan
It's not as ominous as it sounds. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
Apr 14, 202529 min
11.23-The Trial of the Earthlings
Earth or Death Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan NYC Live Reading Eventbrite Link
Apr 21, 202533 min
11.24-The Trial of the Earthworms
No True Martian Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
May 5, 202528 min
11.25-The Disaster
It was quite a disaster
May 12, 202528 min
11.26-The Invasion of Mars
In January 2252 Omnicorp returned to Mars. And they were not messing around. Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions
May 20, 202529 min
11.27-The Revolutionary Underground
Come and get us. Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions
May 26, 202530 min
11.28-Bloody Sunset
You all knew this was coming Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions
Jun 3, 202556 min
11.29-Liberty, Equality, Humanity
The End. Patreon: patreon.com/mikeduncan Get All Your Martian Revolution Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
Jun 13, 202559 min
Frauncis Tavern July 5, Patreon Q&A July 14
Frauncis Tavern tickets CLICK HERE Patreon: Patreon.com/revolution Merch: Cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan
Jun 30, 20251 min
Hero of Two Worlds Bonus Excerpt
Please enjoy this chapter about Lafayette's tour of America on the eve of my own tour of America. Tour dates and links: Sept. 6 Madison -- Mystery to Me Sept. 7 Chicago -- Seminary Co-Op Sept. 8 Portland -- Powell's Books Sept. 9 Seattle -- Elliott Bay Book Company Sept. 12 Boulder -- Boulder Book Store Sept. 13 Denver -- Tattered Cover (Aspen Grove) Sept. 14 Dallas -- Interrobang Books Sept. 15 Austin -- Bookpeople Sept. 16 Houston -- Brazos Books Sept. 19 New Orleans -- Garden District Book Shop Sept. 20 Atlanta -- Carter Center w/ A Capella Books Sept. 21 Chapel Hill -- Flyleaf Books Sept. 22 Raleigh -- Quail Ridge Books Sept. 24 Winston-Salem -- Bookmarks Book Festival
Sep 2, 202253 min
Appendix 1- Coming Full Circle
The word revolution means coming full circle, so it seems like the best way to begin the end. Tour dates and links: Sept. 6 Madison -- Mystery to Me Sept. 7 Chicago -- Seminary Co-Op Sept. 8 Portland -- Powell's Books Sept. 9 Seattle -- Elliott Bay Book Company Sept. 12 Boulder -- Boulder Book Store Sept. 13 Denver -- Tattered Cover (Aspen Grove) Sept. 14 Dallas -- Interrobang Books Sept. 15 Austin -- Bookpeople Sept. 16 Houston -- Brazos Books Sept. 19 New Orleans -- Garden District Book Shop Sept. 20 Atlanta -- Carter Center w/ A Capella Books Sept. 21 Chapel Hill -- Flyleaf Books Sept. 22 Raleigh -- Quail Ridge Books Sept. 24 Winston-Salem -- Bookmarks Book Festival
Sep 5, 202236 min
Appendix 2- The Ancien Regime
For tickets to the October dates: Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall Oct. 25 Chicago @ Vic Theater Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Sep 13, 202224 min
Appendix 3- From Equilibrium to Disequilibrium
Probably wouldn't be a revolution if everything just kept on being cool and stable. For tickets to the October dates: Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall Oct. 25 Chicago @ Vic Theater Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Sep 19, 202225 min
Appendix 4- Shocks To The System
Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way... For tickets to the October dates: Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Oct 3, 202225 min
Appendix 5- The Triggers
[insert obligatory joke about being triggered] Upcoming live events! Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Oct 12, 202223 min
Appendix 6- Victory And Defeat
Every victory implies a defeat. Every defeat implies a victory. Upcoming live events! Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Oct 19, 202226 min
Appendix 7- The Entropy of Victory
The enemy of my enemy was my friend. Upcoming live events! Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Oct 26, 202223 min
Appendix 8- Wars Both Foreign and Domestic
Nothing lets slip the dogs of war like a Revolution.
Nov 12, 202222 min
Appendix 9- The Second Wave
Surfs up, it's a radical wave.
Nov 22, 202227 min
Appendix 10- The Revolution Devours Its Children
Somebody is getting eaten. Just depends who.
Dec 5, 202229 min
Appendix 11- Meet the New Boss
Not necessarily the same as the old boss...
Dec 12, 202231 min
Appendix 12- Coming Full Circle One Last Time
The revolution has revolved.
Dec 19, 202235 min
Final Episode- Adieu Mes Amis
If you wanna drop a tip on your way out the door, Click Here To Donate. See you on the other side my friends.
Dec 25, 202236 min
The International Working Men's Association
In 1864, a group of working men formed an international association called The International Working Men's Association.
May 20, 201930 min
The Adventures of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
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
May 27, 201930 min
The Three Pillars of Marxism.
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.
Jun 3, 201928 min
Historical Materialism
The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles? Come see us: Intelligent Speech Conference
Jun 10, 201931 min
The Adventures of Mikhail Bakunin
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
Jun 17, 201927 min
True Liberty, True Equality, and True Fraternity
All Mikhail Bakunin wanted was a world without bosses. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
Jun 24, 201930 min
Paris Commune Revisited
Wherein we revisit the Paris Commune.
Jul 1, 201929 min
The Red And The Black
In 1872, the First International fractured into rival camps led by Marx and Bakunin.
Jul 7, 201929 min
The Third Rome
Two Romes have fallen. The third stands. And there will be no fourth. No one shall replace your Christian Tsardom!
Jul 28, 201930 min
The Russian Empire
Peter the Great and Catherine the Great made the Russian Empire great.
Aug 5, 201931 min
War and Peace
This week, it's nothing less than The Divine Savior vs. The Antichrist
Aug 19, 201930 min
The Decembrists
In December 1825, the Decembrists became the Decembrists. Sponsor: casper.com
Aug 26, 201929 min
Orthodoxy, Autocracy, Nationality
Really missed a chance to call this episode "The Three Pillars of Russian Absolutism. Come hang out with us at soundeducation.fm
Sep 9, 201928 min
The Tsar Liberator
After the disaster of the Crimean War, it was time for an era of Great Reform. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
Sep 16, 201924 min
The Tsar Must Die
Kids today have no respect. Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions
Sep 23, 201929 min
The Russian Colony
Time to start mixing the baking soda and vinegar.
Sep 30, 201930 min
The Emancipation of Labor Group
Everyone know Marxism isn't applicable to Russia. What my theory presupposes is...what if it did? sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
Oct 7, 201933 min
The Witte System
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.
Oct 14, 201924 min
Nicky and Alix
When Nicky met Alix... Link to the Pax Britannica Interview Link to the Eastern Border Interview Sponsor: audible.com/revolutuions
Oct 21, 201928 min
The Liberal Tradition (Such As It Is)
If it's not radical and it's not reactionary, it must be liberal. sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions.
Nov 4, 201927 min
The Socialist Revolutionaries
Narodism didn't die after 1881. It just went into hibernation. sponsor: awaytravel.com/revolutions20
Nov 10, 201930 min
Vladimir and Nadya
The great Marxist meet cute. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
Nov 18, 201929 min
On Agitation
Why propagandize when you can agitate? Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
Nov 25, 201928 min
The Union of Struggle for The Emancipation of the Working Class
Relationship Status: Lenin, Plekhanov, and Martov are all on the same side. This won't always be the case. Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions
Dec 2, 201927 min
Senseless Dreams
Someone was having senseless dreams alright.
Dec 9, 201932 min
The Far East
In the 1890s Russia expanded its influence in the far east, which put them on a collision course with Japan. Sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions
Dec 16, 201928 min
Coming Together Drifting Apart
As factional disputes arose, radical Russians attempt to forge larger alliances. sponsor: casper.com/revolutions
Dec 23, 201931 min
Revolutions Podcast Update- The End Is Nigh?
Is the end nigh? Not really. But it will be soon!
Jan 19, 20205 min
The Spark
To build a fire one first needs a spark.
Jan 20, 202028 min
Bolsheviks and Mensheviks
When you have a majority, flaunt it.
Jan 27, 202028 min
The SRs
When you can't decide whether to cultivate the revolutionary potential of the peasants or assassinate government officials, the SRs say: why not both?
Feb 3, 202031 min
A Big Mistake
What happens when you think victory will be easy, defeat will be catastrophic...and then you start to lose?
Feb 10, 202030 min
The Union of Liberation
The Russian Revolution of 1905 actually began in 1904. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
Feb 17, 202030 min
Bloody Sunday
When people are crying out for help, maybe don't murder them in the streets. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
Feb 24, 202044 min
The Wave of Protest
Bloody Sunday triggered the largest popular protests the Russian Empire had ever seen. sponsor: away.com/revolutions20
Mar 2, 202032 min
Sinking Ships
When you pray for a miracle and all God sends is a metaphor. Voyage of the Damned Video Battle of Tsushima Video
Mar 9, 202031 min
The Bulygin Constitution
When you think you're out in the front of the pack, but really you're being lapped. Sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions
Mar 15, 202031 min
The General Strike
That time everyone stayed home from work. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions.
Mar 22, 202032 min
The Days of Freedom
The Days of Freedom could be numbered in days.
Mar 29, 202037 min
The End of Part I
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.
Apr 5, 202036 min
What Happened
Wherein I explain what the heck happened to me.
Dec 25, 20207 min
Relaunch and Recap
Last time on the Revolutions Podcast...
Jan 3, 202133 min
The Duma of National Anger
They didn't get dubbed "The Duma of National Anger" because they were quiescent and complacent. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
Jan 11, 202134 min
The Stolypin Reforms
To celebrate his new reform program, Prime Minster Stolypin handed out commemorative neckties. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
Jan 18, 202134 min
The Coup of 1907
Wherein we ask the ask the eternal question: Was it really a coup? Sponsor: HelloFresh
Jan 24, 202134 min
Bolshevik Bank Heist
Who expropriates the expropriators? sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
Feb 21, 202137 min
The Disunity Congresses
Unity Congress more like DISunity Congress, amirite? sponsor: audible.com/revolutions.
Feb 28, 202134 min
The Permanent Revolution
Why have two revolutions when you can have one big long revolution? sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
Mar 8, 202132 min
The Duma of Lords and Lackeys
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.
Mar 15, 202134 min
The Death of Reform
Stolypin's reforms died. Then Stolypin died.
Mar 22, 202128 min
The Tsarevich
Wherein the gods hate me, but they hated Alexei Romanov even more... Sponsor: HelloFresh/Revolutions12
Mar 29, 202115 min
The Holy Man
Why be an illiterate Siberian peasant when you can be a sought after curiosity in St. Petersburg. sponsor: awaytravel.com/revolutions
Apr 5, 202114 min
Our Friend
A rapist protected by powerful friends? Who has ever heard of such a thing? Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
Apr 12, 202116 min
Supplemental: The Streets of Paris
Au revoir Paris.
Apr 19, 202124 min
What You Already Know About The Origins of WWI
You already know a lot actually! sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
May 10, 202128 min
The Balkans
Confused by how events Balkans could spark a world war? Good news, you're not alone. All the Great Powers of Europe are right there with you. Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
May 17, 202129 min
War or Revolution
War will cause another revolution? No! War will prevent another revolution. Sponsor: keeps.com/revolutions
May 24, 202131 min
Whatever Happened To The International?
Wherein we finally talk about the Second International just so we can watch it die. Sponsor: Pre-Order Hero of Two Worlds!
May 31, 202130 min
Great War Great Retreat
When it started, everyone thought it was gonna be a regular war. But it turned out to be a *great* war. Sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions
Jun 6, 202129 min
SNEAK PREVIEW: Hero of Two Worlds Chapter Four
Lafayette comes to America! Enjoy! A link to pre-order the book! A link to the map to tell us where you pre-ordered the book! Scroll down it's at the bottom. Thanks!
Jun 11, 202143 min
Great War Great Offensive
Ok, maybe it wasn't a great war, but it *was* a great offensive. Link: Bookstore Map (scroll down) Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
Jun 14, 202123 min
Inflation and Scarcity
Inflation and scarcity are not exactly solid foundations to base the stability of a regime. Link: The Hero of Two Worlds bookshop map Tell us where you pre-ordered the book!
Jun 28, 202133 min
Stupidity or Treason?
You make the call. Pre-order Hero of Two Worlds! Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
Jul 4, 202132 min
The Abyss That Lies Ahead
Why get off the road to ruin when you can just stay on it? Pre-order Hero of Two Worlds!
Jul 12, 202127 min
The Precipice
Really should have called this episode The Verge. Come hang out with Patrick Wyman and Me on July 22 to celbrate the launch of his book The Verge! Pre-Order Hero of Two Worlds!
Jul 19, 202127 min
International Women's Day
The February Revolution began on International Women's Day Meanwhile...Lafayette Events! Aug 20 Politics and Prose with Jamelle Bouie Aug 23 Midtown Scholar with Ben Rhodes Aug 24 The Strand with Alexis Coe Aug 31 Harvard Bookstore with Patrick Wyman.
Jul 26, 202129 min
Abdication
Good riddance to Dear Nicky. Sign up fast for Hero of Two Worlds Events! Aug 20 Politics and Prose with Jamelle Bouie Aug 23 Midtown Scholar with Ben Rhodes Aug 24 The Strand with Alexis Coe Aug 31 Harvard Bookstore with Patrick Wyman.
Aug 2, 202131 min
The Origin of Dual Power
The Duma is about to get a new roommate: The Petrograd Soviet Sign up fast for Hero of Two Worlds Events! Aug 20 Politics and Prose with Jamelle Bouie Aug 23 Midtown Scholar with Ben Rhodes Aug 24 The Strand with Alexis Coe Aug 31 Harvard Bookstore with Patrick Wyman.
Aug 9, 202129 min
The Dawn of a New Day
The February Revolution succeeded! Everything is great now! Get tix for Hero of Two Worlds Events! Aug 20 Politics and Prose with Jamelle Bouie Aug 23 Midtown Scholar with Ben Rhodes Aug 24 The Strand with Alexis Coe Aug 31 Harvard Bookstore with Patrick Wyman.
Aug 16, 202130 min
Finland Station
Wherein the Bolsheviks call for an Uber. The New Yorker Article by Adam Gopnick The New Republic Article by David Klion (Hi David!) CBS This Morning Segment Look ma I'm on the tee-vee.
Aug 23, 202129 min
The April Crisis
April 1917 reminds us sometimes foreign affairs DO matter in domestic politics. --- The H2W related podcast appearances I mentioned: Based on a True Story with Dan LeFebvre. Great chat about Lafayette in film and TV. KPFA's Letters and Politics with Mitch Jeserich. This one is a video! Tides of History with Patrick Wyman. More of me and Patrick being me and Patrick. So good, informative, and fun. My History Can Beat Up Your Politics One of the O.G. podcasts. Since 2006!
Sep 1, 202129 min
The June Offensive
Don't put all your eggs in one basket, folks.
Sep 6, 202130 min
The July Days
When you come at the king, best not miss.
Sep 27, 202131 min
The Kornilov Affair
Not a political plot. A sitcom plot.
Oct 4, 202132 min
NEXT WEEK! AN UPPER MIDWEST SIGNING TOUR! COME!
Links to details... Main page (scroll down): Minneapolis: Magers and Quinn Chicago: Anderson's Bookshop Madison: Kismet Books Milwaukee: Boswells Book Company
Oct 6, 20211 min
The Democratic Conference
Links to tour details... Minneapolis Oct 11: Magers and Quinn Naperville Oct 12: Anderson's Bookshop Madison/Verona Oct 13: Kismet Books Milwaukee Oct 14: Boswells Book Company Pasadena Oct 27: Vromans Bookstore
Oct 10, 202129 min
The Decision
Comrade Lenin says don't look a gift horse in the mouth. Link to details on the talk/signing in Pasadena!
Oct 18, 202128 min
Zeno's Revolution
Wherein we keep moving toward the October Revolution by progressing halfway to halfway to halfway to halfway... Link: Event w/ Dr. Faith Hillis for her book Utopia's Discontents.
Nov 2, 202132 min
The Great October Socialist Revolution
We made it.
Nov 9, 202141 min
The People's Commissars
The Bolsheviks caught the car. Now they had to figure out what to do with it.
Nov 15, 202133 min
Liberty or Victory
Can anyone guess which one Lenin and the Bolsheviks will choose?
Nov 23, 202130 min
Brest Litovsk
Dance dance revolution.
Nov 29, 202131 min
Neither War Nor Peace
What's better than war and peace? Neither war nor peace!
Dec 6, 202134 min
Reds and Whites
Time to head into the final lap...
Dec 13, 202133 min
The Revolt of the Czechoslovak Legion
Time to play the wild card.
Dec 20, 202134 min
The Revolt of the Left SRs
Hey it was worth a shot. Well, actually, probably not. Register for digital book talk with me and Jonathan Katz on his new book: Gangsters of Capitalism Jan 18 w/ Politics and Prose.
Jan 10, 202232 min
The House of Special Purpose
Time to tie up some loose ends.
Jan 17, 202232 min
Terror Is Necessary
But is it though? sponsor: ritual.com/REVOLUTIONS
Jan 24, 202230 min
The End of the World
The end of WWI was a pretty big deal all things considered. Sponsors: Audible.com/revolutions DrinkTrade.com/revolutions GreenChef.com/revolutions130
Jan 31, 202231 min
The German Revolution
There *was* a revolution in Germany. But it wasn't like the revolution in Russia. Sponsors: Harrys.com/revolutions BetterHelp.com/revolutions
Feb 8, 202242 min
The Communist Soviets
All power to the Soviets!* *The Communist Party --------------------- APRIL 30, 2022: Live Performance at Coletivo in Milwaukee.
Feb 14, 202231 min
Anarchy in Ukraine
Nestor Makhno thy time has come. Sponsors DrinkTrade.com/revolutions Ritual.com/revolutions
Feb 21, 202230 min
The Moscow Directive
To Moscow!
Feb 28, 202232 min
The Collapse of the Whites
Spoiler Alert in the title.
Mar 7, 202231 min
The Polish Soviet War
Why stop fighting when you can keep fighting?
Mar 15, 202232 min
The Battle of Warsaw
So close yet so far away.
Mar 28, 202230 min
Long Live the Bolsheviks Death to the Communists
[Insert Spider-Man meme here]
Apr 4, 202229 min
The Kronstadt Rebellion
Poetically, or ominously, coinciding with the 50th Anniversary of the Paris Commune...
Apr 11, 202244 min
The New Policies
When the old policies aren't working...try new policies!
Apr 18, 202233 min
Russian Empire Soviet Empire
Tbh, it's bit like one of those "circle five differences in these two pictures that otherwise seem identical" games.
Apr 25, 202232 min
Starving To Death
You know we're covering an upbeat period of history when the title of the episode is "Starving To Death"
May 11, 202229 min
The Trial of the SRs
There's no business like show business.
May 17, 202234 min
The Union of Soviet Socialst Republics
Forward in the USSR
May 24, 202232 min
The Testament
It's a faaaaaaaaaaaaaaake.
Jun 1, 202232 min
History Never Ends
After one hundred episodes, you might agree!
Jun 10, 202239 min
10.101- The United Oppositon
To be in power, or not to be in power, that is the question...
Jun 18, 202244 min
Dizzy WIth Success
So dizzy. So much success.
Jun 27, 202255 min
10.103- The Final Chapter
See you on the other side.
Jul 4, 202250 min
Speaking Tour! Live and in person!
For all the details on the paperback tour click here: bit.ly/mikeduncantour More info on the October speaking performances as soon as we have firm dates/times/tickets.
Jul 4, 20223 min
October Events! Tickets on Sale!
Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall --- Oct. 25 Chicago @ Vic Theater Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Jul 21, 20223 min
Hero of Two Worlds Pilot Script
Please enjoy this one-man table read of the pilot script I've been writing for a proposed TV series based on Hero of Two Worlds. ---- For all the details on the paperback tour in September click here: bit.ly/mikeduncantour For tickets to the October dates: Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall Oct. 25 Chicago @ Vic Theater Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Jul 28, 202251 min
Revolutions Podcast Update
A Revolutions Podcast Update. Intelligent Speech Sound Education See ya in a week!
May 13, 201910 min
9.01- New Spain
Just by way of refresher, since I know everyone took such good notes during episode 5.1 and 5.2 sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions
Aug 12, 201835 min
9.02- The Cry of Dolores
In 1810, Father Hidalgo let forth the Cry of Dolores.
Aug 20, 201844 min
9.03- Mexico
In the years after independence, Mexico was a bit unstable. Sponsor: Audible.com/revolutions.
Aug 27, 201844 min
9.04- The Porfiriato
Porfirio Diaz ruled Mexico for so long they named a whole section of Mexican history after him. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
Sep 3, 201838 min
9.05- The Creelman Interview
Just as Mexico was being kicked around by an economic crisis, Porfirio Diaz dropped a political bombshell. Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions
Sep 10, 201838 min
9.06- The Presidential Succession of 1910
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
Sep 17, 201839 min
9.07- Morelos
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!
Sep 24, 201835 min
9.08- The Plan of San Luis
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
Oct 8, 201837 min
9.09- The Tiger
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)
Oct 14, 201837 min
SBTS Epilogue- The Failure of the Sullan Constitution
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
Oct 16, 201837 min
9.10- Chickens Coming Home To Roost
How Porfirian politics helped destroy the Porfiriato
Oct 22, 201831 min
9.11- Not Quite President Madero
In the summer of 1911, Francisco Madero was not quite President. And that was a bit of a problem. sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
Oct 29, 201838 min
9.12- No Peace
After being elected President of Mexico, Francisco Madero enjoyed no peace.
Nov 4, 201817 min
9.13- The Plan of Ayala
After becoming President, Madero decided to alienate his old friends.
Nov 12, 201838 min
9.14- The Ten Tragic Days
Actually it was more like 13, but who's counting.
Nov 19, 201833 min
9.15- The Constitutionalists
Let us begin Phase II of the Mexican Revolution... Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
Nov 26, 201839 min
9.16- The Legend of Pancho Villa
Was Pancho Villa an Avenging Angel, Robin Hood, or King of the Bandits? Yes.
Dec 3, 201838 min
9.17- The Occupation of Veracruz
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
Dec 10, 201835 min
9.18- The Fall of Huerta
In the summer of 1914, the armies of Obregón, Villa, and Zapata drove Huerta into exile.
Dec 17, 201836 min
9.19- The Conventionists
In October 1914 the Aguascalientes Convention met to decide the future of Mexico. Sponsor: Care/Of
Jan 14, 201938 min
9.20- The Guns of Veracruz
Wherein Pancho Villa is infected with a fatal case of hubris. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
Jan 21, 201936 min
9.21- Death To The Gringos
In November, 1915 Pancho Villa declared death to the gringos. Sponsor link: audible.com/revolutions
Jan 27, 201934 min
9.22- The Punitive Expedition
In March 1916, the United States invaded Mexico. Again. Dome and Bedlam: Ep. 27 Mike Duncan Unscripted Baseball Content Sponsor Link: away.com/revolutions20
Feb 4, 201935 min
9.23- The Constitution of 1917
In 1917 Mexico got a new constitution. sponsor: audible.com/revolutions.
Feb 11, 201935 min
9.24- Swinging From A Tree
In 1917, Villa said he would fight on until Carranza was swinging from a tree. Sponsor: https://molekule.com/
Feb 17, 201933 min
Loyalty and Betrayal
In 1918 and 1919, it was hard to tell whether the Mexican Revolution was heating up or cooling down. Sponsor: harrys.com/revolutions
Feb 25, 201935 min
The Last Caudillo
It's time to bring the Mexican Revolution to a close Sponsor: audible.com/revolutions
Mar 4, 201937 min
The Institutional Revolution
The winds have now swept Mexico. To what end? I'll be in Copenhagen: CPH:DOX March 26
Mar 12, 20191h 12m
8.1- The Second French Empire
First as tragedy, then as farce. Fundraiser: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com Sponsor: casper.com/revolutions
May 6, 201840 min
8.2- The Franco-Prussian War
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
May 13, 201837 min
8.3- The Government of National Defence
In September 1870, everyone in Paris prepared for a siege. Some of them also prepared for revolution. Remember: revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com
May 20, 201838 min
8.4- The Siege of Paris
You know you're rich when you can afford to eat rats. Fundraiser! revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com
May 28, 201839 min
8.5- The Cannons
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
Jun 4, 201838 min
8.6- The Commune
The Paris Commune was formally inaugurated on March 28, 1871. Unfortunately no one could agree on what that meant.
Jun 13, 201838 min
8.7- Year 79
🎶Tonight I'm gonna party like it's the year seventy-nine 🎶
Jun 17, 201832 min
8.8- The Bloody Week
The last week of May 1871 was indeed a very bloody week. Sponsor link: Audible.com/revolutions
Jun 25, 201841 min
2018 Revolutions Fundraiser Announcment
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Apr 30, 20186 min
7.01- The Volcano
In January 1848 Europe was sleeping on a volcano. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indibound Books-a-Million
Jul 17, 201738 min
7.02- Order and Liberty
The foundations of the July Monarchy were thin and shallow. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indibound Books-a-Million
Jul 24, 201739 min
The Storm Before The Storm: Chapter 1- The Beasts of Italy
Audio excerpt from The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic by Mike Duncan. Forthcoming Oct. 24, 2017. Pre-order a copy today! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indibound Books-a-Million Or visit us at: revolutionspodcast.com thehistoryofrome.com
Jul 27, 201755 min
7.03- The German Confederation
The long road to Germany has begun.
Jul 31, 201730 min
7.04- The Austrian Empire
It may not be Holy or Roman anymore, but it was still an Empire... Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indibound Books-a-Million
Aug 7, 201741 min
7.05- Risorgimento
In the years after the Napoleonic conquest, the dream of Italian liberation and unification took root. Pre-Order The Storm Before the Storm! Amazon Powells Barnes & Noble Indiebound Books-a-Million
Aug 13, 201735 min