Best Popeular History Podcasts (2025)

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Admin Special and Leo XIV Early Notes and Speculations 37:14

8d ago37:14

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NOTE: SHOW LINKS FOR ALL THE MENTIONED PODCASTERS WILL BE ADDED SOON (AND WILL ALSO BE IN THE NOTES FOR NEXT EPISODE TO ENSURE THEY GET SEEN), FOR NOW GETTING THIS OUT WHILE I CAN! TRANSCRIPT: Good Evening Everyone, Welcome to Popeular History. My name is Gregg, and this is another admin update I’ll try to keep from being too boring, in part by off…

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Episode 100B: Power of the Popes with Gregg of Popeular History 48:26

21d ago48:26

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In part 2 of my discussion with Gregg, we examine the concept of Papal supremacy in the middle ages based on the evidence already discussed in the show, and how the modern Catholic Church might feel about it in terms of later doctrinal developments. https://www.popeularhistory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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92.5 Caliphate Conclave Special with Popeular History 47:40

27d ago47:40

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Here's a surprise extra episode for you all! With current events around the conclave, we partnered up with Gregg of Popeular History and Cardinal Numbers to discuss the election of the early caliphs and how they differed or matched the pope in Rome. Find Gregg here at Popeular History and Cardinal Numbers https://www.popeularhistory.com/ You can fi…

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Sede Vacante: The Cardinals Pt. 2 (The Pack) with Popeular History 1:38:14

28d ago1:38:14

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Before the conclave convenes on May 7th, Bry, Fry and Gregg (Popeular History) discuss the Cardinals, and in part 2 we discuss the whole of the cardinal electorate, as well as a few unconventional pope choices, presented by Fry!! CONCLAVE LIVESTREAM: https://www.youtube.com/live/OqyACgPq4no?si=VwFa2WDCJmiG163Y…

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Bonus: Papal Doomsday Theories 50:22

2h ago50:22

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In what was meant to be our final episode of the sede Vacante, we explore two doomsday theories about the 'final popes' and the end of the world! Join us for the portrait spaces at St Paul's Outside the Walls, the 'Prophecies of the Popes' of Saint Malachy, and a few prophecies of our own! Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontif…

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Round 1-3 1:13:00

1d ago1:13:00

1:13:00

It's time for a third round on the way to glory and we have some difficult decisions to make! Khosrow I, Bahram Chobin, Ardashir I, Xerxes I, Mithridates I: time for two to leave the others behind Our new merch store is here! https://sythycarp-store.printify.me/ You can find the current rounds here! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/…

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Round 1-2 57:39

15d ago57:39

57:39

Our first round left a favorite in the dust, the next will be more controversial still! Shapur II, Orodes II, Kavad I, Vologases IV, Mithridates II the Great: which two will be successful and which three will be left behind? You can find the current rounds here! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/final-rounds/ Here's the link to our P…

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2nd Helping: Conclave Time (Ft. Meredith from The Alexander Standard) 47:25

16d ago47:25

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Interview one of three of "second helping" conclave interviews. The Alexander Standard podcast: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/By Gregg Gassman

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Chat with Benjamin Jacobs (Wittenberg to Westphalia podcast episode 100) 1:31:39

20d ago1:31:39

1:31:39

Wittenberg to Westphalia: The Wars of the Reformation: https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/By Gregg Gassman

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Episode 100A: A Very Catholic Conversation with Gregg of Popeular History 44:40

22d ago44:40

44:40

In part a of today's episode, Ben sits down with Gregg from Popeular History Podcast to discuss things about modern Catholicism, such as how many murders is too many murders. Fun Fact: This episode was recorded during the sede vacante between the death of Francis and the election of Leo XIV. https://www.popeularhistory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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Round 1-1 1:08:11

22d ago1:08:11

1:08:11

It's time to start thinning the crowd in the rounds! Darius the Great, Seleucus Nicator, Antiochus Epiphanes, Alexander the Great, Sinatruces I: five enter, only two will make it to the next stage! You can find the current rounds here! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/final-rounds/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soy…

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Habemus Papam! Introducing Leo XIV w/Pontifacts 28:37

24d ago28:37

28:37

Before I give the extra omnes to everyone that isn't my pillow, I wanted to put something out about the new Pope that wasn't just his life prior to being a Cardinal (which has quickly become our most popular episode, thank you to all who shared it and keep in mind I will almost certainly have an episode on the NEXT Pope ready when the time comes, h…

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Habemus Papam: Who is Pope Leo XIV? 28:37

24d ago28:37

28:37

HABEMUS PAPAM! Bry, Fry and Gregg discuss the new pope, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV. Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist Listen to Popeular Hist…

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Cardinal PREVOST is now Pope Leo XIV, so here's his episode from 2023! 6:39

25d ago6:39

6:39

HABEMUS PAPAM! IF YOU WANT THE SHOW TO GROW, SHOW WHAT I KNOW WITH THE WORLD! THANK YOU!By Gregg Gassman

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֎First Judgment IV: Quarter Court (Ft. John from Prime Time) 37:15

25d ago37:15

37:15

John is from Prime Time! https://shows.acast.com/prime-time (I'll fill this out more soon, for now making sure it goes out before habemus papam)By Gregg Gassman

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֎Kurt Cardinal KOCH (elevated 2010) 9:14

25d ago9:14

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IMAGE CREDIT Claude Truong-Ngoc / Wikimedia Commons - cc-by-sa-3.0, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons LINKS Vatican bio of Cardinal Kurt KOCH: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_koch_k.html Kurt KOCH on FIU's Cardinals Database (by Salvador Miranda): https://cardinals.fiu.edu/bios2010.ht…

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֎Orani João Cardinal Tempesta (elevated 2014) 10:32

25d ago10:32

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IMAGE CREDIT Marinha do Brasil, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons LINKSVatican bio of Cardinal Orani João TEMPESTA: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_tempesta_oj.html Orani João TEMPESTA on FIU's Cardinals Database (by Salvador Miranda): https://cardinals.fiu.edu/bios2014.htm#Tempesta C…

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֎Ignatius Suharyo Cardinal HARDJOATMODJO (Suharyo) (elevated 2019) 7:16

26d ago7:16

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IMAGE CREDIT Yohanes Kwirinus Steviean, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons LINKS Vatican bio of Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo HARDJOATMODJO: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_suharyohardjomatmodjo_i.html Ignatius Suharyo HARDJOATMODJO on FIU's Cardinals Database (by Salvador Miranda): https:…

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֎CONCLAVE Catchup: Cardinal Numbers with Tsar Power talking Cardinals Marengo and Krajewski 29:10

27d ago29:10

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Check out Tsar Power: https://tsarpowerpod.weebly.com/ Cardinal Marengo's episode: https://popeularhistory.podbean.com/e/cardinal-marengo/ Cardinal Krajewski's episode: https://popeularhistory.podbean.com/e/cardinal-konrad-krajewski-elevated-2018/ First Judgment with Tsar Power: https://popeularhistory.podbean.com/e/the-first-judgment-i/ IMAGE CRED…

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Caliphate Conclave (feat. Umberto from So You Think You Can Rule Persia) 49:01

27d ago49:01

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https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/By Gregg Gassman

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Sede Vacante: The Cardinals Pt. 1 (The Papabili) with Popeular History 1:20:40

28d ago1:20:40

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Before the conclave convenes on May 7th, Bry, Fry and Gregg (Popeular History) discuss the Cardinals considered most likely to be elected Pope. Join us in Part 2: the Pack, to hear about the whole cardinal electorate, coming very soon! CONCLAVE LIVESTREAM: https://www.youtube.com/live/OqyACgPq4no?si=VwFa2WDCJmiG163Y…

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֎Oscar Cardinal CANTONI (elevated 2022) 8:40

29d ago8:40

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IMAGE CREDIT: Peciul, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons LINKS: Vatican bio of Cardinal Oscar CANTONI: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_cantoni_o.html Oscar CANTONI on FIU's Cardinals Database (by Salvador Miranda): https://cardinals.fiu.…

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Draws and Can Sariel Rule Persia? 1:37:49

29d ago1:37:49

1:37:49

With all the kings reviewed, it's time to find who our favorite is so we'll start by drawing up the rounds. After that, we'll see how Sariel would do as monarch of monarchs in a choose your own adventure! You can find the current rounds here! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/final-rounds/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.…

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֎Raymond Leo Cardinal BURKE (elevated 2010) 44:31

1M ago44:31

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IMAGE DESCRIPTION: By Pufui Pc Pifpef I - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31309211 via Wikipedia LINKS Vatican bio of Cardinal Raymond Leo BURKE https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_burke_rl.html Raymond Leo BURKE on FIU's Cardinals Database (by Salvad…

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Sede Vacante: Wildest Conclaves in History 29:15

1M ago29:15

29:15

As part of our exploration of the papal transition, Bry and Fry revisit a presentation they gave at the 2019 Sound Education conference on the wildest papal elections in history. In this episode, we discuss the first election by acclamation, the reason we have conclaves, and a pope elected by accident. Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patre…

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֎Philippe Xavier Christian Ignace Marie Cardinal BARBARIN (elevated 2003) 9:59

1M ago9:59

9:59

IMAGE CREDIT MEDEF, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons LINKS Vatican bio of Cardinal Philippe BARBARIN: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_barbarin_p.html Philippe BARBARIN on FIU's Cardinals Database (by Salvador Miranda): https://cardinals.fiu.edu/bios2003.htm#Barbarin Cardinal Philippe…

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֎Leonardo Ulrich Cardinal STEINER, O.F.M. (elevated 2022) 10:21

1M ago10:21

10:21

IMAGE CREDIT Elza Fiúza/Abr, CC BY 3.0 BR, via Wikimedia Commons LINKS Vatican bio of Cardinal Leonardo Ulrich STEINER: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_steiner_l.html Leonardo Ulrich STEINER on FIU's Cardinals Database (by Salvador Miranda): https://cardinals.fiu.edu/bios2022.htm#Steine…

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CONCLAVE ’25: LIVE and (obviously) UNEDITED: Date and plans 3:08

1M ago3:08

3:08

Including the future of Cardinal Numbers (hint: it's not changing)By Gregg Gassman

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CONCLAVE '25: Raising the Alarm: Schism by Dubias Means? 16:35

1M ago16:35

16:35

Not a spelling mistake, a pun. I do those. Search up "dubia letter" if you're scrathing your head over the title. LINKS Catholic Herald coverage of Cardinal Müller’s church split comments: https://thecatholicherald.com/cardinal-muller-warns-church-risks-split-if-orthodox-pope-not-chosen/ Apostolic Constitution Romano Pontifici Eligendo (1975): http…

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The Last Testament of Pope Francis 6:38

1M ago6:38

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Bonus facts to make up for the earlier error: when the 1378 conclave rolled around, it had been 74 years since a Papal conclave taken place in Rome. Many of the participating Cardinals hadn't been born yet, with the only reasonably confirmed exception being the aged Pierre Flandrin, who had been a toddler. Testament of the Holy Father Francis: http…

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The Cardinal-Electors (ft. Pontifacts) 1:29:06

1M ago1:29:06

1:29:06

Apologies for getting ahead of things, but this is something I have ready, which really helps it jump ahead in line. Plus I want you to know how to join in Adopt-A-Cardinal fun, starting on Saturday! Thanks to Bry and Fry from Pontifacts for joining me to talk about about 135+ cardinals all at once!By Gregg Gassman

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A Rose By Any Other Name (expanded show name) 2:54

1M ago2:54

2:54

Spoiler alert: the new name is “Popeular History: A Catholic History of the World”. So not much different. Unless you’re a search engine. Are you a search engine? Also yeah, I said history twice. I like history. TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Popeular History: History through Pope-Colored Glasses. Or perhaps I should say “welcome to Popeular History: A Cath…

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Reflection on Pope Francis 7:26

1M ago7:26

7:26

TRANSCRIPT Welcome to Popeular History, History through Pope-colored glasses. My name is Gregg. As you know, Pope Francis passed away yesterday, and the Catholic Church is in a period of transition. I spoke about my podcast plans for the present sede vacante yesterday, so if you want more on that look there. Today I’d like to talk a bit about Pope …

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Sede Vacante: Papal Funerals 24:24

1M ago24:24

24:24

Bry and Fry discuss the historic origins and protocols for papal funerals, and explore how Pope Francis's funeral will break with tradition. (Pope Francis's funeral has been set for Saturday, April 26th at 10am in St Peter's Square.)By Pontifacts

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What Now? 7:19

1M ago7:19

7:19

THANKS Thanks to all you listeners, and to those who have supported me through the years and especially through this most recent hiatus. Also thanks to Marco of the Storia d’Italia podcast (https://italiastoria.com/) for giving authenticity to the Italian quote–which, incidentally, I believe I mistranslated somewhat: It’s normally rendered as “when…

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Sede Vacante: How a Conclave Works with Popeular History 51:33

1M ago51:33

51:33

Bry and Gregg (Popeular History and Cardinal Numbers) discuss the regulations, procedure and protocol surrounding a conclave. Please note this was recorded during Francis's illness, before his death and before the date for the conclave has been set. Outro song credit to Ben Jacobs!By Pontifacts

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Sede Vacante: Pope Francis Obituary 14:36

1M ago14:36

14:36

Today, Pope Francis died at the age of 88. In this brief obituary, we reflect on the life and papacy of Pope Francis, briefly discuss what is to come in terms of funeral and conclave, and express our appreciation.By Pontifacts

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92. Yazdegerd III 1:36:12

1M ago1:36:12

1:36:12

We've made it at last, welcome to the final episode! Yazdegerd III comes to the throne as a disempowered child but will have the chance to influence historic events that will change Iran forever... You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2025/04/20/92-yazdegerd-iii/ Here's the link to our Patreon…

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Hiatus Update 4:35

2M ago4:35

4:35

Not gonna transcript this, but bottom line enjoy your Easter when it comes, hiatus is continuing, current target for getting back to regular schedule is 6/29/25 (5th anniversary of the show). There will still be some new collab stuff coming out including a special on the fascinating 1769 conclave where the Holy Roman Emperor showed up in person whi…

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149. Benedict IX Part 2 19:35

2M ago19:35

19:35

And he's back! ...or is he? In his episode, we discuss unfortunate PontiFACTS, deal with the rabble rabble, and ask ourselves, how do we get back here? Remember, you can sign up for our patreon now, and help us reach our goal of $40 million dollars to buy the papacy! Support Pontifacts: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https:/…

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