On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas delves into the relationships, with a focus on the romantic relationships, of Alexander the Great. Were he and Hephaestion lovers? Did he have a torrid two week long sex romp with the queens of the Amazons? Important questions we strive to answer on this week's episode! Apologies for a few spots of touchy audio in this episode, still very much getting used to the new mic, thank you for your patience! If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a r...
Feb 14, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 11
On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas continues his coverage of Alexander the Great with a rambly deep dive into Alexander's skill, or lack thereof at managing his wealth. He discusses the minting of coins throughout Alexander's reign, his accrual of wealth, money, and treasure, and his inability to control his treasurers. Next episode, Alexander the Lover. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. We welcome feedback on Instagram ...
Feb 07, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 10
On this episode Thomas delves into the early Kingship of Alexander the Great, including an investigation into the assassination of his father, moves Alexander took to solidify his power, and a discussion of the young king's financial inheritance. All this and more on Alexander the King! If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkeyobsessedpodcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast. Thanks for listening! H...
Jan 17, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 9
On this episode Thomas gives an update on the schedule for the remaining season before diving deep into Alexander the Great's life in the time before he became King. He discusses his parents, portends surrounding his birth, his upbringing, and more! If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkeyobsessedpodcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
Jan 03, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 8
On this episode of Highkey Obsessed, Thomas dives shallowly into the life of Alexander the Great, hitting every major milestone of his life at a surface level. Next time: Alexander the Heir If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkeyobsessedpodcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast. Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 23, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 7
On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas finally wraps up his deep dive into Philip II of Macedon and lays out his plans to cover the Alexander the Great at long last. We very quickly run through the last years of Philip's life beginning in 356 BCE and ending in 336 BCE with his death. Next week: Alexander: Briefly Warning: The End of This Episode Contains Heavy Content, a warning is issued in the episode and there is a 3 second gap for you to change, but I wanted to give a heads up just to be...
Nov 18, 2022•57 min•Season 4Ep. 6
On this special Halloween Bonus Episode of Highkey Obsessed, Thomas is joined by Dylan D. Erwin and Dylan Cole Black to draft the iconic horror movie characters, locations and monsters. Be sure to vote on Instagram for who you think had the best draft. All this and more on a very special episode of Highkey Obsessed. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkeyobsessedpodcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPo...
Oct 31, 2022•54 min
On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas covers the very very busy first three years of Philip II of Macedonia's reign. During this brief period he is able to take his Kingdom from the brink of disaster to the brink of dominating the Greek world. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkeyobsessedpodcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast. Thanks for listening! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/highkey...
Sep 20, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 5
On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas gives an overview of Ancient Macedonian history ending with Philip II's ascension to the throne. This is the first of three episodes on Alexander the Great's father, a transformational and epic figure by any measure. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkeyobsessedpodcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast. Thanks for listening! Patreon: https://www.patreon....
Aug 23, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 4
On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas dives into the Greco-Persian Wars, trying to explain some of the origins of the animosity between the Greeks and Persians that remain to the time of Alexander the Great. Next up? Philip II of Macedon! Helpful Link: https://highkeyobsessed.com/2022/08/09/helpful-links-for-the-greco-persian-wars/ If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts . We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkey_obsessed_podcast...
Aug 09, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 3
On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas delves into the history of the Achaemenid Persian Empire. Beginning just before the reign of Cyrus II and taking you through each of his successors through Darius III he covers the political, social, and military circumstances that left the mighty empire ripe for collapse. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts . We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkey_obsessed_podcast and Twitter @HighkeyO...
Aug 02, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 2
On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas provides an overview of Ancient Greek history with a focus on the Classical Age and other key points that are necessary to provide context into the coming events. A lot of history is covered pretty quickly. Helpful Link: https://highkeyobsessed.com/2022/07/25/helpful-guides-on-ancient-greece/ If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts . We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkey_obsessed_podcast a...
Jul 25, 2022•32 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Season Four Premiere! On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas kicks off the season long deep dive into Alexander the Great with an episode zero. He talks about the plans for this season, why this subject and history in general are important, and the sources we have for the history he's covering this season. Coming on Friday, a brief history of Ancient Greece with a focus on the Classical Age. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts ...
Jul 20, 2022•25 min
On this episode of Highkey Obsessed, the Season Three Finale, Thomas is joined by Sean and JT to draft their favorite heist movie characters. They must select one member in a variety of categories in order to pull off their dream heist, the twist? It's competitive, so once someone is picked, they're off the board. Be sure to let us know who won the draft on Instagram! And remember to stay tuned for more news on Season Four (coming in July) and be on the look out for the offseason episodes that w...
Feb 15, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 16
On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas dives deep into the audacious, globetrotting, and incredibly prolific gang of international jewel thieves known as The Pink Panthers. Responsible for an estimated 380 heists, spanning Europe, Asia, and North America, their scores are valued an estimated $500 million dollars. Thomas gets into the gang, their origins, and runs down some of their more audacious heists. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get y...
Feb 01, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 15
On today's episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas is joined by Chris and Michael to talk about National Treasure a classic movie from their adolescence that maintains a truly special place in their heart. They discuss the best scenes, quotes, characters, and scene stealers from this movie, plus what characters from heist movies they'd have liked to see take part in the escapades here. All this and more on today's episode! If you love National Treasure you'll love this episode, but just a note, there...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 3Ep. 14
On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas dives deep into the 2005 Banco Central at Fortaleza heist. This is this season's first bank heist and features corruption, a prison escape, a 262 foot long tunnel, and much, much more! The largest score in Brazilian history to this point, this heist even held a Guinness World Record for largest bank heist. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkey_obses...
Dec 29, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 13
On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas dives into the 2000 Stockholm National Museum Robbery, a super fascinating heist, with an unfortunate lack of coverage and information. Due to the lack of information, the actual heist portion of the episode is a little short, so the No Way Home reaction was tacked on as well. A little jarring maybe, but there are plenty of warnings to avoid spoilers. You have an off ramp if you don't want to hear the review, and another if you don't want to hear spoile...
Dec 21, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 12
On this episode of Highkey Obsessed, Thomas is joined by Ben Reinert of HowlerPod for a discussion of 2016's Hell or High Water, a neo-western heist, thriller, and an absolute banger of a movie. The duo discuss the best characters, scenes, and quotes from the movie, lament it's lack of Oscar wins, and swoon over Chris Pine. All this and more on an action packed episode of the show! If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. We welcome fe...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 11
On this episode of Highkey Obsessed, Thomas is joined by the dynamic duo Krossland and PJ from Words and Whiskey to dive deep into Steven Soderbergh's 2017 heist movie Logan Lucky . They discuss the best scenes, characters, and quotes from the film, get into some nitpicks, conspiracies, and trivia, including unraveling the mystery of who actually wrote this movie. Be sure to check this episode out because what other combo could deliver you a podcast featuring references to: The Beach Boys, James...
Dec 07, 2021•2 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 10
On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas talks about the Skylight Caper also known as the 1972 Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Robbery. This heist is mostly forgotten, completely unsolved, and sort of weird. It involves organized crime, Quebecois Liberation, tea, and robe... probably, maybe, maybe not? This is a super confusing case, where not a lot, outside of what went down with the heist is actually known! So be sure to tune in to learn all about it! If you dig what you're hearing be sure to g...
Dec 02, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 9
On this episode of Highkey Obsessed, Thomas delves into the Great Train Robbery of 1963, an incredibly famous heist. Often confused with a movie bearing the name the Great Train Robbery, and assumed to have taken place in the American west, the Great Train Robbery of 1963 was actually the largest heist in the United Kingdom to that point and referred to as the crime of the century. Featuring a large crew and seemingly ripped right out of the movies, this heist inspired a great deal of myth makin...
Nov 23, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 8
On today's episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas is joined by Sean O'Connor to talk about Point Break. They get into the categories and discuss best quotes, scenes and characters from the movie, amongst a whole bunch of other stuff including Heat , The Nice Guys, The Town, and the best possible bank robbery masks. Oh yeah, and how awesome Patrick Swayze was! If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. We welcome feedback on Instagram @highke...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Season 3Ep. 7
On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas is joined by his good friend Chris Hanse to talk about 1992's Reservoir Dogs . One of the best heist movies of all time, despite not even showing the heist, this movie launched Quentin Tarantino into the stratosphere and has inspired countless homages and rip offs. The duo breaks down the best scenes, quotes, and characters from the movie, and much more! If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 6
On this episode of Highkey Obsessed, Thomas dives deep into the story of Eddie Chapman aka Agent ZigZag. Chapman was a man of many skills, a truant turned soldier, turned petty criminal, turned criminal mastermind turned Nazi spy, he would prove to be one of the most important double agents during World War II. This is one of the few stories odd enough to truly deserve the mantle, stranger than fiction. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your p...
Nov 05, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 5
On this episode of Highkey Obsessed, Thomas is joined by his good friend Josiah to talk all about 2003's The Italian Job. Sort of a remake, sort of an homage to the 1969 original this movie features Charlize Theron and Mark Wahlberg starring in a heist with a nice revenge twist. They discuss the best scenes, quotes, characters, their nitpicks and much, much more! If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. We welcome feedback on Instagram...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Today on Highkey Obsessed Darren Schaefer of the Cooper Vortex joins Thomas to discuss the only unsolved case of air piracy in the history of the United States. On November 24th 1971 a man identifying himself as Dan Cooper boarded an airplane in Portland, heading towards Seattle, what follows is a tale that has confounded investigators for 50 years. The Cooper Vortex is a podcast dedicated to this case and has over 50 episodes available to listen to right now! If you dig what you're hearing be s...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 3
On this episode of Highkey Obsessed, Thomas is joined by Mike Barbato to dive deep into Spike Lee's 2006 MASTERPIECE, Inside Man . One of their all time favorite movies, they break down some of the iconic scenes, quotes, characters, and moments, ask some questions, and try to figure out why Clive Owen didn't become a bigger star. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkey_obsessed_podcast and Twi...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 2
On the Season Three (!) premiere of Highkey Obsessed Thomas dives deep into the theft of a little known painting called the Mona Lisa... well, little known at that time anyway. He tees up what's in store for this season of Highkey Obsessed, before delving into who stole the Mona Lisa, their motivations, the theft itself, the aftermath, and some conspiracies surrounding it. This is the first of FIVE Brand New episode airing this week so stay tuned for a lot more Highkey Obsessed! If you dig what ...
Nov 01, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 1
On this special episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas is delving into stories of the Skinwalker. A Navajo legend, these stories are deeply unsettling and tell of creatures of untapped evil. While most of the stories don't result in anything outright bad or even outright terrifying going on, there's a certain unnerving quality to them that made it the perfect topic for a Halloween special. The input settings during the recording were a little off so the audio is a little frayed at times, nothing too...
Oct 28, 2021•40 min
