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Hello comrades! Tsar Power is a podcast that reviews and ranks the Russian Rulers from Rurik to Putin. Roberto tells the biography of the Russian Ruler (they're not all Tsars!) and Brendan gets to be the captivating audience member. Join us and see if these Russian Rulers get a chance to "Party it out in the Kremlin" or if they get sent "Straight to the Gulag"!
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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: …
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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! …
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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…
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The Yaroslavichi are dead and gone, and now we enter into the rule of Vladimir Mono-, wait, who is this Sviatopolk II guy? And who are those horsemen that keep coming back? Content Warning: Graphic Blinding 32:40 - 34:29 Find The Hellenistic Age Podcast at: Website | Twitter Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon Recomm…
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The last of the Yaroslavichi takes control. How will this reign go? Find Pontifacts at: Twitter | Podbean Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon Recommendations: Brendan: Roberto: Spanish Tortilla Music: Песня защитников Москвы/⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro) Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino (Outro) …
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In today’s episode Roberto Toro of Tsar Power and Benjamin Jacobs of Why Tho: A Personal Journey Through My Record Collection present Part 2 of a two part crossover. In this crossover Ben reviews an album chosen by Roberto, and visa versa. Those albums are One X by Three Days Grace and Hot by the Squirrel Nut Zippers. In todays episode our dynamic …
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In today’s episode Roberto Toro of Tsar Power and Benjamin Jacobs of Why Tho: A Personal Journey Through My Record Collection begin Part 1 of a two part crossover. In this crossover Ben reviews an album chosen by Roberto, and visa versa. Those albums are One X by Three Days Grace and Hot by the Squirrel Nut Zippers. In this episode we discuss album…
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The second of three Grand Princes of Kiev that ruled while Iziaslav was away. This time, it's his younger brother Sviatoslav. Will he live up to his ancestor's name? Or will he be cut to pieces by the Cuman onslaught? Find Ranking '76 at: Twitter | Website | Facebook Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon Recommendation…
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Vseslav finds himself as the Grand Prince of Kyiv after a mob places him there. Will he be able to animorph his way to the top? Find Rejects and Revolutionaries: Twitter | Website Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi | Amazon Recommendations: Brendan: Raw (2016 Film) Roberto: The Witch and the Tsar by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore …
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Iziaslav takes the throne after the death of Yaroslav the Wise. While not the original and wanted heir, as the next eldest son he takes on the mantle of responsibility. Will he hold onto the promise he made to Yaroslav to work with his brothers, or will the Rurikid fratricidal nature continue for the key to Kyiv? Find The History of Persia on: Twit…
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After the reign of Sviatopolk the Accursed, we finally enter that of Yaroslav the Wise. However, Yaroslav has quite a few brothers left to deal with. Will his wisdom ensure he keeps the throne of Kyiv? Find Grand Dukes of the West on: Twitter | Website | Anchor Battle Royale: Anne of Kyiv Episode | Pontifacts Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Websit…
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С Рождеством и Новым Годом! Merry Christmas and Happy New Years! With the Julian Calendar events of Christmas and New Years coming through, we bring to you something to start the actual start of 2023!! I, Roberto, am joined by friend and former professor Alexei to discuss the traditions of Christmas and New Years in Russia!…
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This is a reading of Mariya Moryevna, followed by a discussion of the story, it's similarities to Helen the Beautiful from the History of Saqartvelo Georgia, and an all around fun time with friend of the shows, Elspeth! Find Elspeth at: Etsy | Twitter | Battle Royale Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patreon | Ko-Fi…
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Happy Halloween! This time, we go off to the magical land of Tsarvia while we play along with Quest Friends! Enjoy the episode, give feedback, and listen to Quest Friends. If you like the artwork, go find Mandy Robertson! Quest Friends! Website | Twitter | Podcast Feed | Buy Under the Neighborhood! Mandy Robertson Website | Twitter | Instagram Find…
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We leave Oleg The Seer's rule, and jump right into Igor I's! Will Igor live up to the legacy left behind by his predecessor? Or will he be torn apart from all the stress? Come and find out if he gets to go to the Kremlin or to the Gulag! Content Warning: [6:53 to 7:17] - Flames and Screams; [11:20 to 11:26] - Man Screaming and Flesh Rip Find us on:…
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This time, we rate Oleg the Seer, Rurik's successor. What things will he do? Will he keep his promise to Rurik and give Igor the throne? Also, what's his obsession with horses? Will he see his way to the party in the Kremlin? Come and find out! Content Warning: [13:43 to 13:46] - Throat Cutting Sound Find us on: Facebook | Twitter | Website | Patre…
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Hello comrades! Tsar Power is a podcast the reviews and ranks the Russian Rulers from Rurik to Putin. Roberto tells the biography of the Russian Ruler (they're not all Tsars!) and Brendan gets to be the captivating audience member. Join us and see if these Russian Rulers get a chance to "Party it out in the Kremlin" or if they get sent "Straight to…
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