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Revolutions

Season 12 premiered October 20, 2024 – a nonfictional account of The Martian Revolution of 2247. Mike Duncan is taking everything he's learned from 12 seasons of historical revolutions - the repeating arcs, characters, ideas, events, and patterns which all revolutions seem to follow - and created a fictional history of the Martian Revolution of 2247. The series is written from the point of view of a historian working hundreds of years after the Martian Revolution and will be presented in the style and format of previous seasons of Revolutions. It will look, sound, and feel like a Mike Duncan history podcast…but will instead be a fictional narrative of a gripping science-fiction epic. Revolutions is a podcast that covers the great political revolutions that have defined the modern world. Each season is a long-form narrative covering a different defining revolutionary epoch across three hundred years of history. It explores in great detail the people, ideas, and events that challenged and toppled outdated regimes and replaced them with new governments. After more than 350 episodes over ten seasons of narrative nonfiction, the 12th season is a fictional account of the Martian Revolution of 2247. *BREAKING NEWS* In the fall of 2025, the Revolutions podcast will return to its roots by diving into the great revolutions of the 20th century. The new run of episodes begins with the story of Irish Independence, a dramatic upheaval in the wake of WWI that saw Ireland free itself from centuries of English rule. Full of inspiring personalities, tragic events, and thrilling triumphs, Irish Independence is one of the most gripping events in revolutionary history. Future seasons will plunge ahead through the turbulent 20th century, and include the Spanish Civil War, the Cuban Revolution, and the Algerian War of Independence.
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Episodes

1.8- Checkmate

After the Battle of Naseby ended the King's chances for military victory, he became the frustrating center of post-war negotiations.

Nov 04, 201325 minSeason 1Ep. 10

1.7a- Tour Announcement

New Revolutions Tour coming in June 2014! Email: tours@revolutionspodcast.com

Oct 28, 20132 minSeason 1Ep. 9

1.7- The New Model Army

After years of muddling along, Parliament created a more professional army. They finally defeated King Charles at Nasbay in June 1645.

Oct 28, 201328 minSeason 1Ep. 8

1.6- The Solemn League And Covenant

In late 1643, Parliament sealed a military alliance with the Scots. Their combined force defeated the Royalists at Marston Moor.

Oct 21, 201327 minSeason 1Ep. 7

1.5- Cavaliers and Roundheads

After negotiations with Parliament broke down, King Charles raised his standard in August, 1642. The opening campaigns of the First Civil War tilted in the Royalists favor.

Oct 13, 201327 minSeason 1Ep. 6

1.4- The Long Parliament

This episode details the early, tumultuous period of the Long Parliament, showcasing its unified opposition to King Charles, particularly through the impeachment and execution of the Earl of Strafford. Charles's subsequent failed diplomatic mission to Scotland and the outbreak of the Irish Rebellion further destabilize the kingdom. The narrative culminates in Charles's desperate, botched attempt to arrest key parliamentary leaders, forcing him to flee London and setting the stage for civil war.

Oct 07, 201326 minSeason 1Ep. 4

1.3- The Bishops' Wars

The Scots revolted after Charles tried to impose the Book of Common Prayer, forcing the King to recall Parliament.

Sep 30, 201325 minSeason 1Ep. 3

1.2- Personal Rule

In the 1630s, King Charles ruled without Parliament. His financial policies and religious innovations annoyed many of his subjects.

Sep 23, 201324 minSeason 1Ep. 2

1.1- The Kingdoms of Charles Stuart

In 1625 Charles Stuart became king of England, Scotland and Ireland. His relationship with Parliament immediately got off on the wrong foot.

Sep 15, 201324 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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