The History of Grob

Grob – the only nation never to discover the wheel, even after it was shown to them by outsiders and patiently explained. The only nation in World War II to declare war on the Swiss and no one else. The only nation to decide it didn’t like its industrial revolution and revolve back in the other direction. Land of contradictions; land of no contradictions. This podcast tells the story of this unique and fascinating nation from the bronze age to the present day and beyond.

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Episodes

The History of Grob BONUS EPISODE

BONUS EPISODE! As featured on BBC Radio 3's The Verb with Ian McMillan. Baroque literature in 18th century Grob; meat pies; bad writing.

Apr 08, 2013•10 min

The History of Grob #04

Episode 4: The Line of Succession. The legacy of King Magnificent the First; the question of succession; the short reign of King Snake I; the longer reign of King Susan the Woman; the rivalry of Hugo and David. For more information, visit soundcloud.com/historyofgrob

Feb 27, 2013•10 min

The History of Grob #03

Episode 3: Bring Forth A Sharp Sword. The king's justice; becoming Magnificent; religion and the law; the origins of Grobian Orthodox Heresy. For more information, visit soundcloud.com/historyofgrob

Dec 12, 2012•11 min

The History of Grob #02

Episode 2: The Building Blocks of Buildings. Early construction technology; the foundation of Smeldung; naming traditions; the Grobian language; Grobian sonnets. For more information, visit soundcloud.com/historyofgrob

Nov 25, 2012•11 min

The History of Grob #01

Episode 1: Hunting And, Preferably, Gathering. The tribes of Grob; small wooden toys and life on the Grobian veldt; from hunting to gathering; the battle of the lumpy bit of rock near the river. For more information, visit soundcloud.com/historyofgrob

Nov 13, 2012•10 min

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