Part 2 of 2! Let's look at the life of Sviatoslav Olgovich of Chernigov. Not a Grand Prince of Kyiv, but important enough that he deserves to be talked about due to how often he shows up in the sources. Let's finish up his life and see how he manages to come out on top. Joined by: The Alexander Standard Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | ...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 45 min
Part 1 of 2! Let's look at the life of Sviatoslav Olgovich of Chernigov. Not a Grand Prince of Kyiv, but important enough that he deserves to be talked about due to how often he shows up in the sources. What can this man do to keep his family alive? Joined by: T he Alexander Standard Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 29 min
Iziaslav III takes the throne. Will his evil machinations prove to be his undoing? Also, why are all the Iziaslav's just jerks? Recommendations: Aurora - Chromacopia by Tyler, the Creator Roberto - City of Brass Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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Feb 03, 2025•2 min
New Co-host, and a new ruler that takes us further in history! Will Rostislav prove to be a good ruler, or will he send Kiev into a further decline? Recommendations: Aurora - City of Brass Roberto - Chappel Roan Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 23
A brief update on the podcast format, and introducing our new co-host, Aurora! Thanks ahead for dealing with Roberto's audio. We noticed in the editing phase that it went through his webcam and not his microphone.
Jan 07, 2025•39 min
This is our recording from the Intelligent Speech Conference.
Dec 31, 2024•40 min
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Dec 27, 2024•2 min
This episode contains my new co-host, Aurora, who went by Asha at the time this was recorded in 2023 We review the novel We by Yevgeny Zamyatin, and with us we have Aurora and Ketho from Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism. It's a fun time with many discussion points that we can't wait for you to hear. Find Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism Feed | Aurora | Ketho...
Nov 23, 2024•1 hr 53 min
Happy 2 years!! Intelligent Speech Online: Code: TSAR for a 10% Discount Purchase here! Joined by: John from Prime Time Bailey from Totalus Jeffianus Umberto from So You Think You Can Rule Persia Quinn from Nobelesse Oblige Edited by: Aurora from Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism...
Sep 21, 2024•2 hr 57 min
Unfortunately, my co-host has had to drop out of the show, and we are entering a hiatus until the new year. Content will still be made, but a new mainline episode will not be.
Sep 01, 2024•5 min
It's Yuri Long-Arm's turn to be the new Kievan prince, and the first time we advance in time since Viacheslav I! He founds a whole slew of new cities, especially one on the Moskva river. Wonder if that'll ever be important. Recommendations: Brendan - Hollow Land: Israel's Architecture of Occupation by Eyal Weizman Roberto - The New Roman Empire by Anthony Kaldellis Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko...
Aug 03, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Iziaslav has now taken Kiev from the short-ruling Igor. Will he steer Rus clear from the ongoing civil war for power, or just lead it further down the path of destruction? And what's all that thunder? Follow Tudoriferous ! Recommendations: Brendan - Ten Myths About Israel by Ilan Pappe Roberto - Kingdom Come: Deliverance Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon Music Used: ...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 21
The throne gets taken over by Igor II. Will he be able to hold onto power like his brother did? Or will he need to figure out how to get out of this situation? Follow America: Secret Wars ! Recommendations: Brendan - The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine by Ilan Pappe Roberto - GO VISIT GEORGIA (THE COUNTRY) Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon Music Used: Песня защитников Москвы/...
Jun 12, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Brendan and I review the Russian film Viking, based on the life of Vladimir the Great. This is to hold you guys over until Episode 20. Igor II can come out. Enjoy Patrons. Expect Pushkin out before Igor II.
May 01, 2024•43 min
Thank you all for your continued support as Roberto deals with new health issues, intense work schedule, his master's, and trip to Georgia! We will be releasing again in June, and hopefully, much more consistently. I do want to get to Alexander Nevsky.
Apr 27, 2024•2 min
The Dynasty of Chernigov returns to the throne! Hordes of Cumans! The Monomakhi line is upset! Will Vsevolod be victorious in his goals of conquest? Follow Saga Thing ! Donate to GoFundMe! Recommendations: Brendan - 100 Years of War in Palestine Roberto - Marco Antonio Solis - Mas Que Tu Amigo Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon Music Used: Песня защитников Москвы/ March of the...
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 19
The Dissolution of the Kievan State begins. Will Viacheslav be able to hold it together? Donate to GoFundMe! Recommendations: Brendan - Capillary (Band) Roberto - Persona 5 Royal (Game) Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon Music Used: Песня защитников Москвы/ March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro) Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino (Outro)...
Jan 27, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Kievan Rus started with Novgorod, and begins its decline with the loss of Novgorod. Witness the start of the Republic of Novgorod, and the ruler who managed to get it on that track. Donate to GoFundMe! Recommendations: Brendan - The Searcher by Nuovo Testamento Roberto - Harper's Ferry, West Virginia Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon Music Used: Песня защитников Москвы/ March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro) ...
Jan 13, 2024•32 min
Happy Holidays! To kick it off, here is our thoughts on the ballet: The Nutcracker! To watch, here is the one we watched by the Astrakhan Ballet and Opera Theater. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hJ9t28D4EI Donate to GoFundMe!
Dec 23, 2023•45 min
Mstislav is dead, long live Yaropolk! Will he be able to hold the Princedom of Rus together? Recommendations: Brendan: Killers of the Flower Moon Roberto: Beqa Baghashvili Find Settling the Score at: Apple Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon Music Used: Песня защитников Москвы/ March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro) Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino (Outro)...
Dec 09, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Wittenberg to Westphalia DND Game that Roberto took place in! Listen to W2W now!
Dec 06, 2023•2 hr 20 min
We go into the reign of the Monomakh family officially with Mstislav. Will he live up to his father's reputation? What makes him so great? Recommendations: Brendan: Mono Theory Roberto: Spider-Man games Find Grey History at: Apple | Twitter | Website Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon Music Used: Песня защитников Москвы/ March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro) Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino (Outro) Mission Impossible Main Theme R...
Nov 25, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 16
We review the Viy alongside Pontifacts and Attack of the Final Girls! Viy 1967 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YmQn6q36HQ Viy 2014 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiyUbMWq_LE Viy Book - https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36238/36238-h/36238-h.htm#Page_187...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 8 min
This is a Patreon freebie for Halloween. It is the first installment of our 4 part miniseries in reading the Viy by Nikolai Gogol. Music by Brandon and Derek Fiechter.
Oct 21, 2023•28 min
This time, we read the Testament of Vladimir Monomakh, Monomakh's Letter to Oleg of Chernigov, and a Prayer Attributed to Monomakh. Basically, just going through his writings. INTELLIGENT SPEECH TICKETS! USE THE CODE: TSAR Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon Music Used: Песня защитников Москвы/ March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro) Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino (Outro)...
Oct 07, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 15
We now go into the rule of Vladimir II Monomakh. The man destined for the Kievan throne. Will he bring a golden age to Rus, or leave it worse than he found it? INTELLIGENT SPEECH TICKETS! USE THE CODE: TSAR Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon Music Used: Песня защитников Москвы/ March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro) Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino (Outro)...
Sep 30, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 15
We descend into the life of the final man of the new Rus triumvirate, Vladimir Monomakh, the son of Grand Prince Vsevolod. We take a look at his time as the Prince of Pereyaslavl, and see just how much a man can deal with Sviatopolk II. INTELLIGENT SPEECH TICKETS! USE THE CODE: TSAR Find The Siecle Podcast at: Apple | Twitter | Website Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon Music Used: Песня защитников Москвы/ March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro) Хочу Перемень -...
Sep 23, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Well, just when you think the Yaroslavichi are dead, they come back again. But this time, we see things through the eyes of Oleg, the son of Sviatoslav II Yaroslavich. Oleg is our first guest star, and not a Grand Prince, but he's probably much more consequential than some of the ones we have covered. Also, more Cumans. INTELLIGENT SPEECH TICKETS! USE THE CODE: TSAR Find Imperfect Men at: Apple | Twitter Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon Recommendations: Brendan...
Aug 26, 2023•1 hr 26 min
This month's Tsar Power episode dives into what is a Balalaika, and is told to us by Brendan, who is into music and instruments way more than Roberto is. The ‘Adaptability’ of the Balalaika: An Ethnomusicological Investigation of the Russian Traditional Folk Instrument Balalaika A Brief History of the Russian Folk Orchestra Kalinka on the Balalaika https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH5znHQ9QRY Человек и кошка/Chelovek i koshka https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaL79kDUzPM...
Jul 29, 2023•32 min
