The Yugoslavian Civil War III - Yugo Your Way, I'llgo Mine
On this episode we explore the ideas of Dobrica Cosic and the Kosovo riots of 1981 and how they, yes, eventually, lead to the Yugoslavian Civil War!
Jul 29, 2017•59 min
From the Desk of Glen
From the Desk of Glen is a podcast by Glen Gibbs, formerly of The Lesser Bonapartes.
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The Lesser Bonus-Partes - You Got Serb'd
On this special BONUS episode ("Bonus" with a "U", for the fans!) Bry and Glen discuss the between war "Kingdom" period of Yugoslavia. And why that was bullocks.
Jul 26, 2017•1 hr 17 min
The Yugoslavian Civil War II - Turan Turan
On this episode David and Glen turn the chairs FORWARD, put on the corduroy jackets with the elbow patches, stroke their beards thoughtfully, and discuss the myriad ideas that tore apart and unified the Balkans at the SAME TIME!
Jul 22, 2017•1 hr 3 min
The Yugoslavian Civil War I - Kosovo, That's Where We Wanna Go
The new series is here! On this episode, David and Glen discuss the power of the Battle of Kosovo and it's modern day resonance as a piece of nationalistic propaganda. That's because no one knows exactly what happened!
Jul 15, 2017•1 hr 10 min
The Yugoslavian Civil War Pre-Show with Barbara4u2c!
Before we dive into the official series Glen sat down to have a conversation with YouTube star Barbara Horvath to discuss her memories of growing up in Slovenia in the aftermath of the war, current European attitudes toward the conflict, and why Glen doesn't seem to know the difference between Central and Eastern Europe! Find Barbara at: https://www.youtube.com/user/Barbara4u2c
Jul 12, 2017•34 min
Glonzo: Nationalism, Our Bodies, and Ourselves
Glen was sick for a week! This ground the gears of the assembly line at Boner HQ to a screeching halt! But, before we course-correct, Glen turned the necessity of a lack of a prepared episode into a new feature and an introduction to the new series! Behold: GLONZO!
Jul 08, 2017•32 min
Who's Down With P.O.P.E?
This week Glen is joined by special guest Bry for a grab-bag of weird popes! Trust me. It gets weird.
Jul 01, 2017•1 hr 5 min
The Plantagenet Dynasty VIII - Not Richard, But Dick
Including bonus content this is without a doubt our longest series yet. Thannnnnks Regan! Join us as we discuss the tumultuous reign of Richard II, the true LAST PLANTAGENET!
Jun 24, 2017•1 hr 19 min
The Plantagenet Dynasty VII - Eddie & the Crusaders
On this episode David and Glen present a SUPER-SIZE EDITION of Edward III, The Black Prince, The Black Death, The 100 Years War, and...did we miss anything? Probably...
Jun 17, 2017•1 hr 31 min
The Plantagenet Dynasty VI - Ed II, Brute
On this episode David and Glen discuss the controversial reign of Edward II. Was he as bad as people say. The answer, as with most historical figures, is a resounding "Maaaaaaaybe?"
Jun 14, 2017•1 hr 10 min
The Plantagenet Dynasty V - Edward Schism-hands
On this episode Glen takes a solo journey into the world of Prince Edward I "Longshanks." He HAS to be true!
Jun 10, 2017•53 min
Third Annual Boner Prom!
This week we're taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming to celebrate Boners past and present and YOU'RE INVITED! The whole gang has showed up to praise Glen.
Jun 03, 2017•2 hr 7 min
The Plantagenet Dynasty IV - The Red Barons
On this episode Regan and Glen suck a lemon and discuss yet another round of a desperate King and his impudent barons! Stuff happens!
May 27, 2017•1 hr 5 min
The Plantagenet Dynasty III - Dear John Letter
On this episode Regan and Glen discuss the rather complicated reign of King John. He's everything you want him to be, and more! Plus, stay the hell away from the mangroves!
May 20, 2017•57 min
The Plantagenet Dynasty II: Richard & Sal
On this episode Regan and Glen talk about one of History's greatest hits: King Richard the Lionheart!
May 15, 2017•1 hr 5 min
The Lesser Bonus-Partes!: Normans Fell
On this episode David and Glen turn the chairs around and rap about the Norman Conquest of England! It's the Lesser Bonapartes, for Kids! You know it, you love it. Now come tell us what we got completely wrong!
May 10, 2017•54 min
The Plantagenet Dynasty I - And then there's Maude!
On this episode, our first in our series on the Plantagenet Dynasty. Regan and Glen console each other while trying to figure out the early family tree!
May 06, 2017•1 hr 11 min
The Violent Femmes III - The Regan Administration
On this episode we introduce newest member of the LB family Regan Jones! And she joins Glen to discuss her favorite women throughout history!
Apr 29, 2017•1 hr 7 min
The Mossi Kingdoms IV - Cheers & Algiers
David and Glen and a British guy and a French guy discuss imperial Mossi and its eventual liberation! This one actually ends late episode rage-free!
Apr 22, 2017•1 hr 7 min
The Mossi Kingdoms III - Ride the Songhai Country
On this episode David and Glen discuss the events leading up to the height of the Mossi Kingdoms era and what made The French start sniffing around the joint. Major Spoilers ahead!
Apr 15, 2017•1 hr 6 min
The Mossi Kingdoms II - The Moghos: We Got the Beat
On this episode David and Glen discuss Government and Culture in the Mossi Kingdoms.
Apr 08, 2017•1 hr 14 min
The Mossi Kingdoms I - Tenkodogo Breakin' My Heart
On this episode David and Glen traverse the frustrating but fascinating sources for the foundation of the Mossi Kingdoms! And mostly hold it together. Mostly.
Apr 01, 2017•59 min
Games, Workshopped
It's spring break! WOOOOOOOOOO! And the boys need a break in-between series! So they talked about their favorite stupid games throughout history! It turned into a stupid game of technical difficulty! But enjoy it anyway! The new series begins in one week!
Mar 25, 2017•1 hr 27 min
Twentieth-Century Afghanistan VIII - Revolution #9
On this episode Glen and Kris discuss the end of the Soviet/Afghanistan war, the rise of the Taliban, and how this relates to The October Revolution, WWII, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.
Mar 18, 2017•59 min
The Lesser Bonus-Partes - Afghan Legends!
Before the finale this Saturday enjoy a laid-back "hats backward" episode with David as we discuss some more Pashtun myths and legends!
Mar 15, 2017•54 min
Twentieth-Century Afghanistan VI - Send Morrison-Knudsen
A little more lambskin in the game this week and David and Glen discuss the "Golden Age" of Afghanistan and the tragic circumstances of "Ghost Bay"
Mar 08, 2017•53 min
Twentieth-Century Afghanistan V - Cargo 200
Three Cheers to the three gentlement discussing today's morbid stories about the Afghanistan war, involving the Soviet Union and its citizens. Special guest - a living Soviet Union citizen with experience of the time!
Mar 03, 2017•59 min
Twentieth-Century Afghanistan IV - Uzbek, Sea Change
On this episode, David and Glen dive even deeper into Afghanistan culture and myth-making! Wait, THAT was the start of the "Golden Age"?!
Mar 01, 2017•1 hr 5 min
Twentieth-Century Afghanistan III - Git Carter
On this episode, Glen takes a solo turn at the mic to describe the narrative of President Jimmy Carter and the US response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Feb 25, 2017•33 min
Twentieth-Century Afghanistan II - Khan Hardly Wait
On this episode, Glen is joined by Boner David to discuss Afghanistani culture and the early 20th century political. Catch it!
Feb 22, 2017•1 hr 10 min
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