The Timur Podcast

Mar 03 2025 49 ep. 35 mins 1.5k

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A Podcast that covers the life, conquests, character, and legacy of the infamous Timur the Lame. Episodes release every Thursday.

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S3Ep5: The Tokhtamysh-Timur War: Prelude Part 2

Mar 03 2025 59 mins

PART 2. Tensions begin to rise between Khan Tokhtamysh of the Golden Horde and his adoptive father and former ally: Amir Timur. BUT FIRST! Some background information on the history of the Rus and the Golden Horde is needed. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. Podcast website can be found here.

S3Ep5: The Tokhtamysh-Timur War: Prelude Part 1

Feb 27 2025 62 mins

PART 1. Tensions begin to rise between Khan Tokhtamysh of the Golden Horde and his adoptive father and former ally: Amir Timur. BUT FIRST! Some background information on the history of the Rus and the Golden Horde is needed. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. Podcast website can be found here.

Where is the show, man!?

Jan 17 2025 5 mins

THE SHOW MUST GO ON! And so it shall. Along with the annoying buzzing in the background. Thanks for all the support and encouragement friends. Feel free to reach out to me via email at [email protected] or support the show at patreon.com/timurpodcast. See you on the steppe soon!

S3Ep4: Timur's 3rd Invasion of Persia

Apr 16 2024 58 mins

Amir Wali, ruler of Mazandaran, hopelessly looks for allies in the inevitable war against Amir Timur. Timur responds by invading Persia for a third time in 1383 and 1384. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. Podcast website can be found here and you can support the show at our patreon page.

S3Ep3 Timur's Invasion of Sistan

Apr 01 2024 58 mins

We are now in the years of 1382 and 1383. Amir Timur pauses his invasions of Persia and instead turns his gaze eastwards to the Mihrabanid Dynasty of Sistan. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. Podcast website can be found here and you can support the show at our patreon page.

S3Ep2: Timur's 2nd Invasion of Persia

Mar 14 2024 47 mins

Timur invades Persia for a second time (1381-1382). Meanwhile, there is rebellion at Herat. Meanwhile, tragedy strikes at home. Meanwhile, the Moghuls attack. Meanwhile, another member of the BIG PERSIAN FIVE gets introduced. Meanwhile, James stays up too late editing. All this, and more, on today's episode. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Cover art created by Quintus Ca

S3Ep1 Part 2: Timur's Invasion of the Kartids

Feb 28 2024 30 mins

(PART 2) The year is 1380. Timur's gaze turns towards Persia. We are introduced to the BIG PERSIAN FIVE, including the first kingdom here that falls to Timur: The Kartid Dynasty of Khorasan. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. Podcast website can be found here and you can support the show at our patreon page.

S3Ep1 Part 1: Timur's Invasion of the Kartids

Feb 28 2024 30 mins

(PART 1) The year is 1380. Timur's gaze turns towards Persia. We are introduced to the BIG PERSIAN FIVE, including the first kingdom here that falls to Timur: The Kartid Dynasty of Khorasan. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. Podcast website can be found here and you can support the show at our patreon page.

S2Ep7 Part 2: The 4th Invasion and Fall of Chorasmia

Oct 26 2023 27 mins

In this second half of Season 2's final episode, we discuss Timur's 4th Invasion of Chorasmia (Khwarazm), sack of Urgench, and the collapse of the Sufi Dynasty. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. Podcast website can be found here and you can support the show at our patreon page.

S2Ep7 Part 1: Tokhtamysh

Oct 26 2023 42 mins

In this first half of Season 2's final episode, we discuss Timur's 4th Invasion of Moghulistan, Timur's sons, and the introduction of Tokhtamysh. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. Podcast website can be found here and you can support the show at our patreon page.