This week on the "series finale" of Royally Screwed, we’re doing a twist on the "Were They Great?" formula to talk about the biggest "Great" of them all: Alexander III of Macedonia. As a figure who is known throughout the entire world, it's obvious that he had to have done a thing or two that made him great, but what exactly did Alexander accomplish? Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Ac...
May 11, 2025•55 min•Ep. 100
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about [Short episode Topic Description]. Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Mysterious Package” - Kikoru, “Action rock_full” - Radio_Parma, “Time For Cadillac” - Cooloop, “The Crossroads” - Lindsey Abraham, “Neroli” - Ennio Máno, “Upbeat Stomp Rock” - Alexey Anisimov, “Epic Cinematic Inspiration Piano” - Protraxx Copyright 2025, Denim Creek Pro...
Apr 27, 2025•51 min•Ep. 99
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about [Short episode Topic Description]. Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Upbeat Stomp Rock” - Alexey Anisimov, “Beginner’s Luck” - White Bones, “Dayfreak” - White Bones, “Action rock_full” - Radio_Parma Copyright 2025, Denim Creek Productions
Apr 13, 2025•46 min•Ep. 98
We're going to take a break from history to look at interesting rulers from fiction. This year, we're talking about the US President George Sears (aka Solidus), the main antagonist of the video game Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty . What does being the clone of the greatest soldier in US history mean for the upbringing of a child? What plans did the Illuminati-style organization behind his birth have for him? And, what lengths will he go to when he finally decides he wants to be free of thei...
Apr 01, 2025•33 min
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about Boudica, the queen of the Iceni tribe in Celtic Britain. As Rome comes barreling across the island in its attempts to solidify its conquest, it ended up making plenty of enemies. But no enemy was able to shake the empire to its core like her. So, who was Boudica, and how did she come to make it so that even Emperor Nero had second thoughts about a British invasion? Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcr...
Mar 30, 2025•34 min•Ep. 97
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about the Pyramids of Giza (and just those in Egypt in general) and the pharaohs who built them. We'll also be taking a look into how pyramid building began and what these massive structure represent-- while also dispelling a couple myths about how they were built. Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Zone Out” - Daniel Fridell, “The Crossroads” ...
Mar 16, 2025•43 min•Ep. 96
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about the legends surrounding the supposed Danish king Ragnar Lodbrok. Though he was a hero to the vikings who invaded the British Isles and France, what do we actually know about him? Is there more to the man than just what the sagas say? And if not, then who exactly were those stories based upon? Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Forest Walk...
Mar 02, 2025•32 min•Ep. 95
This week on Royally Screwed, it's another episode of "Were They Great": a look at rulers who gained the title "The Great" and deciding whether or not they really deserved it. This time: Cyrus II of the Achaemenid Persians. Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Dayfreak” - White Bones, “Epic Cinematic Inspiration Piano” - Protraxx, “The Crossroads” - Lindsey Abraham, “Upbeat Stomp Rock” - A...
Feb 16, 2025•36 min•Ep. 94
This week on Royally Screwed, it's another episode of "Were They Great": a look at rulers who gained the title "The Great" and deciding whether or not they really deserved it. This time: Constantine I of Rome. Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Action rock_full” - Radio_Parma, “Glitz at the Ritz” - Jules Gaia, “Epic Cinematic Inspiration Piano” - Protraxx Copyright 2025, Denim Creek Prod...
Feb 02, 2025•37 min•Ep. 93
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi. Lakshmibai was a queen in India during the Rebellion of 1857, which saw the Indian population rise up against the power of the British East India Company. Though this would be far from the end of British rule in India, tune in to find out how one woman goes from a queen living a relatively privileged and peaceful life to a symbol of rebellion within a very short span of time. Subscribe for more episodes as they com...
Jan 19, 2025•37 min•Ep. 92
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about the Shinsengumi, a samurai protection force for the shoguns in the final years of Shogunate Japan. Specifically, we'll be looking at the leadership of three men: Serizawa Kamo, Kondo Isami, and Hijikata Toshizo. Though the group only existed for six years, we'll learn all about how these three men rose to the occasion during a time in which their very existence was being threatened to be made obsolete. Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Tw...
Jan 05, 2025•41 min•Ep. 91
On this in-between season break special episode of Royally Screwed, we're going to talk about the man behind the Christmas Carol "Good King Wenceslas". Who was Wenceslas? Was he even a king? And how did he become enshrined into the season of Christmas? Surprisingly, it actually has to do with Easter and Finland. Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Magical Christmas Background” - Dreamnote...
Dec 26, 2024•16 min
On this in-between season break special episode of Royally Screwed, we're going to talk about the Great Man Theory. What is it? And why is it incredibly flawed? And what does that mean for the very basis of this show?? Also, stick around for a major announcement about the show at the end of the episode. Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Coffeeshop Stories” - Almost Here, “Zone Out” - Da...
Dec 15, 2024•14 min
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about the Year of the Four Emperors, a very confusing time in Rome after the death of Emperor Nero. What happens when a dynasty collapses? And who are the men who will rise in an attempt to pick up the pieces? Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Action rock_full” - Radio_Parma, “Glitz at the Ritz” - Jules Gaia, “Coffeeshop Stories” - Almost Here...
Nov 24, 2024•34 min•Ep. 90
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about Jaques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar. Though his life is shrouded in mystery, the world he lived in was filled with intrigue. How does a band of holy knights come to meet its end? And what might the origins of an occult demon say about their religious beliefs? Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Dayfreak” - White B...
Nov 10, 2024•42 min•Ep. 89
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about a man who has often been called "The Scourge of God" whose powerful army plagued the later period of the Roman Empire. A man whose life, both beginning and end, are shrouded in mystery, which makes his fiery explosion onto the scene even that much more impressive. A man enshrined in the legends of lands he never stepped foot in. It's time to talk about Attila the Hun! Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: deni...
Oct 27, 2024•34 min•Ep. 88
This week on Royally Screwed, it's another episode of "Were They Great": a look at rulers who gained the title "The Great" and deciding whether or not they really deserved it. This time: Cnut (also spelled Canute) of the North Sea Empire. Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Dayfreak” - White Bones, “Epic Cinematic Inspiration Piano” - Protraxx, “Reconcile” - Peter Sandberg, “Time For Cadi...
Oct 13, 2024•35 min•Ep. 87
This week on Royally Screwed, it's another episode of "Were They Great": a look at rulers who gained the title "The Great" and deciding whether or not they really deserved it. This time: King Ælfred (or just Alfred) of Wessex. Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Forest Walk” - Alexander Nakarada, “Edsvikens Vals” - Jerry McHoy, “Epic Cinematic Inspiration Piano” - Protraxx Copyright 2024,...
Sep 29, 2024•37 min•Ep. 86
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re finally bringing an end to the ongoing Julio-Claudian saga by discussing the death of Emperor Nero. How does this whole story come to a fiery end? And can we even be certain that's the truth? Either way, it's a story for the ages. Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Action rock_full” - Radio_Parma, “Vapour” - Osoku, “Mystery Garden” - Brendon Moeller, “...
Sep 15, 2024•33 min•Ep. 85
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, the last monarchs of France before the French Revolution. Was their reign actually disastrous enough to warrant a revolution, or is there more to this story than "Let them eat cake?" and guillotines? Also, was that phrase even spoken by Marie? Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Upbeat Stomp Rock” - Ale...
Sep 01, 2024•45 min•Ep. 84
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re continuing to talk about the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England. However, we'll mainly be following the story of Mary, Queen of Scots. With a strong position within the line of inheritance, Mary seemingly tried everything to oust Elizabeth and end up on the throne of England. How will Elizabeth deal with Mary's constant attacks, especially when it seems like the rest of Europe is on Scotland's side? Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_...
Aug 18, 2024•35 min•Ep. 83
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about Queen Elizabeth I of England. Despite being the daughter of King Henry VIII, Elizabeth was not his heir, so how does that situation get itself together? And what steps forward with England's new Protestant religion will she take? Also, for the fun of it: just who was William Shakespeare? Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Forest Walk” - A...
Aug 04, 2024•34 min•Ep. 82
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about Mansa Musa, a leader of the Mali Empire and perhaps the richest man in all of history. But how will he use all of those riches? Well, to finance and show off the biggest Muslim pilgrimage anyone had ever seen! Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Neroli” - Ennio Máno, “Glitz at the Ritz” - Jules Gaia, “12th Floor Party” - Jules Gaia, “Waiti...
Jul 21, 2024•28 min•Ep. 81
On this in-between season break special episode of Royally Screwed, we’re talking about the show Shogun that aired recently. We'll be taking a look at some of the history behind the show. Like, did you know there was an emperor technically ruling Japan during all of that? Also, what exactly is a Taiko? Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Always There” - Table Etiquette, “Dayfreak” - White...
Jul 07, 2024•20 min
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re continuing the Julio-Claudian saga to talk about the reign of Emperor Nero. Now that he's no longer beholden to the power of his mother, what sort of weird stuff did the final Julio-Claudian emperor try to get up to? Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Time For Cadillac” - Cooloop, “Neroli” - Ennio Máno, “Action rock_full” - Radio_Parma, “The Last Bar i...
Jun 16, 2024•31 min•Ep. 80
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about dictators-- specifically the dictators of the early Roman Republic. How did the position come about? How can someone be a "virtuous" dictator? And why is "Manlian Discipline" something you shouldn't really want to strive towards? Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Zone Out” - Daniel Fridell, “Coffeeshop Stories” - Almost Here, “Beginner’s...
Jun 02, 2024•33 min•Ep. 79
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about Rollo, a viking leader who terrorized Medieval France. How does one man's reign of terror in a relatively small area go on to influence the politics of almost all of Europe? Well, you gotta tune in to find out more about the history of the first leader of the Normans. Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Dayfreak” - White Bones, “Neroli” - ...
May 19, 2024•34 min•Ep. 78
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about Puyi, the final emperor of the Qing Dynasty-- the last dynasty of Imperial China. We'll see how one man can be born into extreme privilege, lose that privilege, gain it back again... and then lose it again... and then gain it back... and then... Well, it's a long story. Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Homegrown Style” - Macy’s Voice, “...
May 05, 2024•38 min•Ep. 77
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re once again talking about a possible candidate behind the legends of King Arthur. This time around, we have two candidates: Riothamus of Britain (or Gaul) and Artuir mac Aedain, a prince of Gaelic Ireland and Scotland. We'll also put an end to the legends of Arthur as we learn about his fate at the brutal Battle of Camlann. Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules G...
Apr 21, 2024•29 min•Ep. 76
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re continuing the Julio-Claudian saga. Before we go down the winding road that is the reign of Emperor Nero, let's talk about his mother, Agrippina the Younger. One of the few Julio-Claudian woman to truly be able to be called "Empress of Rome", we'll see how the love of a mother can make or break a young emperor. Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Action...
Apr 07, 2024•33 min•Ep. 75
