A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453. www.thehistoryofbyzantium.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Exploring various topics of history and government with a feeble attempt at humor. Don't worry I lack the storytelling ability of a Dan Carlin, the commitment to a fast pace and consistent release schedule of a Mike Duncan. Nor do I have the calm and reassuring voice of a Robin Pierson. What I do have is some spare time and boredom and want to talk about random things in history.
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Two content creators talking about gaming, streaming, content creation in general and nerd stuff. We interview content creators. We learn more about how they started their journey and where they want to go. We ask creators what has worked and what has not worked. We are always amazed by the great information that is shared. Anyone can learn something new from the range of creators we interview!
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The History of Byzantium's Robin Pierson Joins Us!
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1:05:54Robin Pierson, from the History of Byzantium podcast joins us for a conversation spanning the making of his endeavors, including looking back on the podcast, next moves, and future ideas and plans. This is an action packed episode, so go give it a listen! Robin's Socials: Twitter: @byzantiumcast Website: https://thehistoryofbyzantium.com/ Follow Al…
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More Patreon Zoom Calls, more podcasts and more thank yous
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1:50More Patreon Zoom Calls, more podcasts and more thank yous https://www.patreon.com/historyofbyzantium Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jeromie "Sonik" Esterline Joins Us for an Interview on Music and More!
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50:32We are joined by Jeromie, who is the A & R for Bang Tech 12 records and he has been around in the music business for a very long time! We sit down and he shares his experiences in the business and it is a very fun conversation! Go listen to learn more! Follow Alex and Jeremy on Twitter for updates and feel free to interact with us. We are all very …
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I talk about what will happen with the podcast next. Send your questions to [email protected] This Sunday the 20th July I will be hosting 3 Zoom calls for Patrons at 1, 5 and 9pm UK time. It looks like I will be doing an AMA on Reddit this weekend too. I’ll post the Reddit address on the website as soon as I have it. If you’d like a H…
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Episode 332 - Not with a Whimper but a Bang
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1:41:41Mehmed II becomes Sultan in 1451 and immediately makes plans to conquer Constantinople. Period: 1448-53 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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DJ GMajor Joins Us and Spins the Tracks about his Journey to Twitch
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58:09Ever wanted to learn more about the life and music journey of a professional DJ? GMajor has been doing it for decades! In this interview, he shares details about his musical career and how he ended up on Twitch. He also shares some successes and great advice for those who are considering it. Follow Alex and Jeremy on Twitter for updates and feel fr…
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John VIII Palaiologos asks the Pope for an Ecumenical Council to reunite the churches. To his surprise the Pontiff says yes and a huge Byzantine contingent travels to Italy. Period: 1425-48 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hard to believe summer is already here! Today we talk some Twitch trends and stats regarding summer. How will streaming and viewing patterns change now that the weather is getting really nice? Do people stream more or less? When do they stream? We get into these deep questions and share some of our own plans for the summer! Follow Alex and Jeremy o…
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Twitch Women's Guild's Own CourtneyScissorHands Joins Us for an Update!
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1:01:02Today we had a special guest, who has been on the podcast before. Courtneyscissorhands joins us to share all of the exciting updates she has had in her streaming journey since we last had a chance to speak with her. We talk about some guilds she has become a part of and other happenings she has going on, including an upcoming wedding! CourtneySciss…
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With the Ottoman civil war raging Manuel II Palaiologos tries to improve the Roman position and ensure his sons succeed him. Period: 1402-30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Manuel II Palaiologos refuses to play vassal to Sultan Bayezid. So the Ottomans set up a permanent blockade of New Rome. The siege would last for eight years and only a miracle could save the Romans. Period: 1391-1402 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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John V Palaiologos faces rebellions from his sons and Grandsons. Forcing the Romans to become both Ottomans vassals and the pawns of Venice and Genoa. Period: 1371-91 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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IRL is Always Fun When it Keeps You Offline! Twitch Time!
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41:43Okay, we are back after several weeks. It has been a super busy time for both of us in IRL! We have been busy balancing work and all of the different kid sporting schedules and activities that come with this time of the year! However, the podcast must go on and here we are. We are going to catch up on Twitch and all of the fun statistics and trends…
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Episode 326 - The Rise of the Ottomans, Part 2
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25:30We look at the details of how the Ottomans ran their state. Including the creation of loyalty to the ruling dynasty, succession policy, military recruitment and slave trading. Period: 1280-1371 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This episode, we delve into various Twitch statistics that involve community and trends going on in Twitch. Partners and affiliates can definitely take something away. Looking to take your channel to the next level with engagement? Go listen! Follow Alex and Jeremy on Twitter for updates and feel free to interact with us. We are all very responsive…
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Episode 325 - The Rise of the Ottomans, Part 1
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19:26We follow the last century of narrative from an Ottoman point of view. Period: 1280-1371 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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John V Palaiologos takes charge of the Empire but finds he has only one option left to save his state. He must travel West and beg for Latin help. Meanwhile the Turks conquer Thrace. Period: 1355-71 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 323 - At Least Things Can’t Get Any Worse
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28:30Finally in sole control of the Empire John Kantakouzenos makes plans to restore the Roman world. His plans come to nothing though as he immediately faces war, invasion and plague. Period: 1347-55 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 322 - The Worst Civil War, Part 2
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22:52In order to gain the throne John Kantakouzenos destroys what is left of the Roman Empire. He allows the Serbs to conquer Macedonia while his Turkish allies enslave his people. Period: 1343-47 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Great Twitch and Life Insight From the Interview With Twitch Partner TheOnlySuper!
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1:33:24We are joined by Twitch Partner, TheOnlySuper, where discuss a wide-range of topics, including his story to partner. There is so much information and great perspective that is covered over the course of this discussion. Listen to it all, so you do not miss any great points! Follow Alex and Jeremy on Twitter for updates and feel free to interact wit…
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Episode 321 - The Worst Civil War, Part 1
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28:15Andronikos III Palaiologos died on the 15th June 1341. Four months later his nearest and dearest were at each others throats. His right hand man John Kantakouzenos declared himself Emperor but was rejected by the people at every turn. Refusing to give up he invited foreign powers to intervene on his behalf. Period: 1341-43 Hosted on Acast. See acas…
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Andronikos III Palaiologos takes charge of a Roman state still recovering from the loss of Anatolia and the raids of the Catalans. He takes on the challenge with enthusiasm and tangles with the Turks, Latins and Serbs. He also reunites Epiros and Thessaly with Constantinople. Period: 1328-41 Check out my episodes on the First Crusade which have bee…
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Looking to get started streaming or looking for an alternative to OBS? Consider checking out Meld, a newer option with a slick and simple look! We go into more details. Looking to find out more information about subs on Twitch and all of the different promotions? We have you covered there too! We also touch on community and coop streaming. How does…
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Twitch Community Updates for Streamers and Content Creators
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49:31Join us as we get into some new features and tools on Twitch that can help creators grow their audience and community. Who would not want to increase their viewer count? By listening to this episode, you will get the know how and be able to take full advantage of everything Twitch and other social media platforms have to offer! Follow Alex and Jere…
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Episode 319 - Orthodox Questions with Father John Strickland. Part 2
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1:04:04This is part two of my Q&A with Father John Strickland. We talk about the Protestant reformation, Autocephalous churches and connections to Byzantium amongst other topics. John is the pastor of an Orthodox Church in Poulsbo in Washington State. He wrote a four-volume series about the history of Christian civilization called Paradise and Utopia. He’…
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Welcome to the World of High School Esports
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55:07Hello all! For this episode we delve into the world of high school esports with our own coach Alex. He shares his experiences and those of his various teams that make up their program. We talk collegiate opportunities, which include scholarships and grants for college. Who said videogames were just a time waster and made people antisocial? This is …
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AwkwardMonsters Joins Us for an Interview
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54:19Streamer and content creator AwkwardMonsters joins us for this episode! She shares her content creation journey and tells us about herself. She is a cozy streamer who enjoys playing many different games on stream. She is also a digital artist (Not the annoying kind!) and a voice actress. She is an awesome individual who has a great story to share, …
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Episode 318 - Orthodox Questions with Father John Strickland. Part 1
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57:10This episode is brought to you by Telepaideia, a collection of live online courses in Latin, Ancient Greek, and the classical humanities offered by The Paideia Institute. Visit www.paideiainstitute.org/telepaideia to browse the course catalogue and register! It’s my pleasure today to welcome back Father John Strickland to the podcast. Four episodes…
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We check out various trends in the streaming world. How long does the average content creator stream for? Is there a difference between affiliate and partner time ranges? What are the current trends on subs? Nerd out with us and get into the numbers! Follow Alex and Jeremy on Twitter for updates and feel free to interact with us. We are all very re…
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This Saturday – the 8th February 2025 is the Intelligent Speech online conference. A gathering of fellow history podcasters. Who will be talking about Deception – lies and forgeries. There are 3 keynote speakers in Jo Hedwig Teeuwisse, Otto English and Wesley Livesay. Along with a host of fun roundtables packed with podcasting talent. I will be on …
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Episode 317 - The Byzantine Legacy with David Hendrix
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41:39This episode is brought to you by Telepaideia, a collection of live online courses in Latin, Ancient Greek, and the classical humanities offered by The Paideia Institute. Visit www.paideiainstitute.org/telepaideia to browse the course catalogue and register! I interview David Hendrix the man behind the incredible website 'The Byzantine Legacy.' It …
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For this episode, we sit down with creator BricksOBrian. Brian has many different projects and passions he has worked on and has been a creator for many years. He is a gaming creator, Twitch Partner, author, podcaster, and much more! We get into his background as a creator and into his series of children's books about how to utilize gaming for good…
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Happy New Year. I have two interviews coming out shortly for you to enjoy. One with David Hendrix of the Byzantine Legacy website (www.thebyzantinelegacy.com) and a return visit from Father John Strickland to answer more questions about Orthodoxy. Both those episodes are being sponsored by Telepaideia. a collection of live online courses in Latin, …
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