There’s been a conspiracy… in Macedon! Ever wonder what it would look like if Dustin got WAY out of control while researching? This episode. We’re traveling back in time and doing a deep dive on the “Conspiracy of Apelles” in 218. In today’s episode we have court intrigue, Aratus of Sicyon, biased sources, and Meredith investing in a cattle prod the next time Dustin pulls something like this. Come witness the dumbest rivalry in ancient history! More from the Alexander Standard Sources Patreon Bl...
Aug 11, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 50
Rule number one: When the Aetolians agree to a peace treaty, it means they are getting ready to declare war again. In other news, the scion of the House of Antigonos has appeared, on whom the fate of Macedon rests! And all he has to do is not to make friends with the wrong people. Come hear the tale of Philip V! More from the Alexander Standard Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 49
A not so "mini" minisode! As we continue to prep for Philip V, let's learn about the first and second Punic Wars! Did Rome bully Carthage? Was Hannibal a dumb-dumb with his Dumbo's? Did Dustin ever turn the ringer off on his phone? Find out today! More from the Alexander Standard Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Jul 10, 2025•52 min•Ep. 48
Here's a little snack from something we cut from Antigonus III Doson's episode. More from the Alexander Standard Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Jun 26, 2025•16 min•Ep. 47
Macedon runs on Doson! In today’s episode, the role of Meredith is played by Roberto from Tsar Power! Sparta tries to not be lame with limited success. The Achaeans less so. And learn how to be competent with your continence. Find Tsar Power here! More from the Alexander Standard Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 46
It’s not Demetrius II’s fault that his dad handed him a time bomb. It’s not his fault we can’t figure out which cousin he married. It’s not his fault! But it IS his episode! Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 45
We are thrilled to welcome back actor, writer, and producer Alex Lyras and discuss the second production of his play, "Aristotle/Alexander." Want to hear discussions of ancient and modern political thought? Maybe even philosophical shenanigans? If the answer to even one of those questions is "yes," then this episode is for you! Use promo code AA20 for a discount on tickets: www.aristotlealexander.com Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Apr 24, 2025•43 min•Ep. 44
It's curtains for old Antigonos Gonatas in his finale episode. Meredith's jet lag leads to interesting new historical takes such as can the Ptlomey dynasty swim? A general gets some digestive issues and so much more! Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 43
Antigonos Gonatas plays all the hits you’ve heard before: kings abandoned by armies, uncomfortable marriages, and Athens and Sparta being stupid. Oh and an elephant plays with a baby (no one dies… promise). Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 42
Is he our new “best boy?” Is he the “hardest working boy?” Did Dustin lose friends along the way? Is our cat a domestic terrorist? (Yes) Check out part 1 of Antigonos II Gonatas! Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Feb 22, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 41
Meredith has overcome her fears of technology and we are excited to announce our Patreon is up and running! We appreciate everyone's continued support on this journey! Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Feb 13, 2025•3 min•Ep. 40
Welcome to the finale! When Pyrrhus sets his mind to something, he sticks to it… until he sees something shiny and declares war on it! Oh, and today we cut people in half, the baby elephant DOES appear, and frisbee claims another victim (seriously)! Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Feb 06, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 39
Pyrrhus got bored. Pyrrhus went to Italy. People died. Pyrrhus got bored. Pyrrhus went to Sicily. People died. And a baby elephant searches for mommy. It’s part two of Pyrrhus of Epirus! Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 38
The dry spell is over! And Pyrrhus is bringing the rain, even if he’s raining fire! We’ve got love, war, adventures while babysitting, and poop… this story features poop. It’s part 1 of Pyrrhus, king of Epirus (and Macedon)! Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Jan 09, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 37
Meredith and Dustin debated what to say in this blurb, longer than Antipater II Etesias may have sat on the throne. Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Dec 19, 2024•28 min•Ep. 36
Thanksgiving might be over, but check out this turkey...or guinea fowl! Turns out that being born into a royal family doesn't always guarantee success! Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Dec 06, 2024•31 min•Ep. 35
Remember the puppy with the flamethrower looking for a home that he could burn down? Well he’s all grown up, found a place to call home, and he still has the flamethrower. Everything in Macedon is just fine… Hi, Ptolemy Keraunos! Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Nov 21, 2024•45 min•Ep. 34
Imagine a puppy. Now give it a flame thrower. Now kick the puppy out into the cold night and tell it that anything flammable is the reason it has no family. That is Ptolemy Keraunos. Have a nice day. Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Nov 07, 2024•59 min•Ep. 33
Approaching the kick off of season two, we wanted to give you a preview of our soon to be launch patreon offerings! Join us for Hysterically Accurate , where two people with history degrees watch historical films and try not to lose their minds! Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 32
Millions emailed! Ok, just a few, wanting a compilation of all the commercials this season... so we did that. Results may vary. Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 31
Two years, countless partitions of Babylon, and Alexander’s death on repeat—Season 1 is officially in the books! Join Meredith and Dustin for a final tour of the Diadochi’s battlefield. Plus, we’ll update you on our schedule and Season 2. Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Sep 27, 2024•25 min•Ep. 30
Today's episode is a cautionary tale about stepmoms... that's all the preview you needed. Come wrap up the exciting story of Seleukos Nikator! Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Sep 13, 2024•55 min•Ep. 29
Oh man, part 2 of the golden boy! The great thing about Seleukos is that he’s the gift that keeps on giving, especially when he’s giving Antigonos a headache. Conquests, a weird story about a lion and a sweaty man, Lovecraftian-esque coffee, and more! Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Aug 30, 2024•58 min•Ep. 28
Finally, finally, finally! Seleukos Nikator, the one we've all been waiting for!!! Featuring our special guest star, Roberto from Tsar Power! Turns out Seleukos wasn't as innocent as we (just Dustin) had thought, but he's still the best! I mean, can you wrestle a bull to the ground with your bare hands? Seleukos totally can, and he wouldn't lie about it. Also, we showcase a festival you should never attend. Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 27
On today’s episode, Dustin interviews author Tad Crawford about his new book, On Wine Dark Seas, a story about the aftermath of the Odyssey from the perspective of Telemachus. Tad's Social Media: Instagram: @onwinedarkseasnovel @tadcrawfordauthor LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/tadcrawford TikTok: AuthorTadCrawford Find Us At: Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 26
Lysimachus is the kind of guy who stands in the back of the room watching and waiting. He also fights lions but he'll surrender his entire army for a glass of water. He's a loving family man who hates his kids. Also there's incest. Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 25
What do Elmo, Madame Webb, and Ptolemy have in common? Nothing, but somehow, they all made it into this episode… which you should totally check out. Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Jun 11, 2024•37 min•Ep. 24
Part 2 of Ptolemy's story gives us more of everything we love about the Hellenistic World! More dead bodies, more shenanigans, more polygamy, more children, more trash talking, plus some interesting facts about beavers that we can only hope are not true. Also, did Dustin get Meredith tacos? Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
May 14, 2024•54 min•Ep. 23
While we're all waiting for Ptolemy pt. 2, Dustin had the chance to sit down with actor, writer, and producer Alex Lyras and discuss his new play, "Aristotle/Alexander." Want to hear discussions of ancient and modern political thought? How about ancient gender and sexuality? Maybe even philosophical shenanigans? Or Dustin saying "wonderful" and "indeed" over and over. If the answer to even one of those questions is "yes," then this episode's for you! Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram T...
Apr 13, 2024•51 min•Ep. 22
As David Lee Roth once said, "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how good you looked doing it!" Actually his dad said that, but we're pretty sure he learned it from Ptolemy! This guy is the wizard behind the curtain, even if we have no wizards and no curtains. Plus, he'll really teach you how to beef up your résumé. Come hear part one of the story of Ptolemy Soter! Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com...
Mar 24, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 21
