The Alexander Standard

Nov 07 2024 33 ep. 65 mins 312
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Reviewing, rating, and ranking all the successors of Alexander the Great from Perdiccas to Cleopatra VII. Each episode, Dustin tells the story of a successor to Meredith, then together they score them in 5 categories. But who will meet the Alexander Standard? Inspired by the Rex Factor podcast. Email us at [email protected]. Join us on Facebook (The Alexander Standard Podcast) or Instagram (@alexanderstandardpod), Twitter (@AlexStandardPod).

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Part One: Ptolemy Keraunos

Nov 07 2024 59 mins  
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. Intelligent Speech 2025 will be taking place February 8th, starting at 9am EST. The tickets are $30, use code "Alex" for 10% off and available at intelligentspeechonline.com Find our s

Patreon Preview: Alexander The Great (2004)

Oct 24 2024 66 mins  
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! Intelligent Speech 2025 will be taking place February 8th, starting at 9am EST. The tickets are $30 and available at intelligentspeechonli

Commercials Revisited: The Dustin Cut

Oct 11 2024 85 mins  
Millions emailed! Ok, just a few, wanting a compilation of all the commercials this season... so we did that. Results may vary. Intelligent Speech 2025 will be taking place February 8th, starting at 9am EST. The tickets are $30 and available at intelligentspeechonline.com Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexan

Season 1 Recap and Updates

Sep 27 2024 25 mins  
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. Intelligent Speech 2025 will be taking place February 8th, starting at 9am EST. The tickets are $30 and available at intelligentspeechonl

Part Three: Seleukos Nicator

Sep 13 2024 55 mins  
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: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: [email protected] Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexst

Part Two: Seleukos Nikator

Aug 29 2024 57 mins  
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: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstand

Part One: Seleukos Nikator

Aug 15 2024 86 mins  
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 festiva

On Wine-Dark Seas: An Interview with Tad Crawford

Aug 01 2024 63 mins  
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 @tadcrawfordauthorLinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/tadcrawfordTikTok: AuthorTadCrawford Find Us At: Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html

Lysimachus

Jul 17 2024 103 mins  
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: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStan

Part Three: Ptolemy Soter

Jun 11 2024 37 mins  
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: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: [email protected] Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profil