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PODCAST

So You Think You Can Rule Persia

Umberto Molinatti & Sariel Snowings

A podcast rating and reviewing all the kings of Persia from Deioces to Yazdegerd III. Hosted by Umberto Molinatti and Sariel Snowings

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54:26

Round 1-4

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/06/08

Round four is here at last and this time we have a more simple set of choices but let's reminisce nonetheless. Antiochus III the Great, Shapur I, Artaxerxes III Ochus, Yazdegerd I the Accursed, Cyaxares: find out which three we'll bid adieu to. Our new merch store is here! https://sythycarp-store.printify.me/ You can find the current rounds here! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/final-rounds/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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01:13:00

Round 1-3

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/06/01

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 behindOur new merch store is here! https://sythycarp-store.printify.me/ You can find the current rounds here! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/final-rounds/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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57:39

Round 1-2

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/05/18

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 Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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01:08:21

Round 1-1

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/05/11

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/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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47:40

92.5 Caliphate Conclave Special with Popeular History

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/05/06

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 find the current rounds here! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/final-rounds/ Here's the link to our

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01:37:49

Draws and Can Sariel Rule Persia?

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/05/04

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.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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01:36:12

92. Yazdegerd III

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/04/20

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! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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01:02:01

91. Boran

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/04/13

We jump back and forwards in time with the last woman to rule all of Iran as everyone desperately tries to find a way out of the crisis. Boran is quite different to her sister but she will do what she can to save the Sassanid dynasty.You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2025/04/13/91-boran/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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49:15

90. Azarmidokht

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/04/06

The Iranians have tried usurpers, children, and random men off the street but nothing is working; maybe this princess will fix things? Join us as Azarmidokht shows people they can still have pride in their empire...for a while.You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2025/04/06/90-azarmidokht/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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89. Shapur V -i Shahrbaraz

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/03/23

The son of Shahrbaraz succeeds him after a brief interregnum and will try to establish some legitimacy during the greatest crisis the empire has ever seen. But don't worry, there are many other contenders for the throne.You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2025/03/23/89-shapur-v/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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01:08:26

88. Shahrbaraz

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/03/16

The triumphant (more or less) hero has at last returned home at the low low price of a child's life and the empire's pride. But what brought him to this point, will he rule well, and what will come after him? Listen to Kingdom here! https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/3qt9v-335976/Kingdom-Swedish-Rulers-Podcast You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2025/03/16/88-shahrbaraz/ Here's the link to our

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42:40

87. Ardashir III

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/03/09

If there's one thing an empire doesn't need in a time of crisis, it's a child in charge, but maybe this one will be different! Tune in for more Roman meddling, a surprising regent, and a war hero's return.You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2025/03/09/87-ardashir-iii/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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86. Kavad II Shiroe

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/03/02

Kavad II has overthrown his father and killed most of his brothers to get to the throne. Surely, it was all worth it? Join us for the horsemen of the apocalypse planning a world tour at our expense. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2025/03/02/86-kavad-ii-shiroe/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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01:43:27

85.2 Khosrow II Parviz

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/02/16

The world-conqueror sits upon his throne in glory but Herodotus taught us to count no living man happy. Witness Icarus graze the sun with his fingertips before reality brings everything crashing down.You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2025/02/09/85-khosrow-ii-parviz/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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01:33:54

85.1 Khosrow II the Victorious

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/02/09

Khosrow's reign starts out with him as a puppet to the Romans first and the nobility second, how does he go from that to being called the Victorious? It will take a lot of skill, a lot of luck, and even more hubris.You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2025/02/09/85-khosrow-ii-parviz/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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01:05:50

84. Bahram VI Chobin

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/02/02

Bahram Chobin is the first non-Sassanid to rule in three centuries, will he make it stick? Tune in to hear about messianic prophecies, trick shots, and the first glimpse of the oncoming storm. Get your Intelligent Speech tickets here! https://intelligentspeechonline.com/event/intelligent-speech-conference-2025/ You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2025/02/02/84-bahram-vi-chobin/ Here's the link to our

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01:26

Intelligent Speech!

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/01/25

Just a brief announcement on the Intelligent Speech Conference on the theme of Deception!On the 8th of February, Umberto will participate in a couple of panels and host a talk titled "A Throne of Lies: From False Neros to Would-be Messiahs". Get your tickets here! https://intelligentspeechonline.com/event/intelligent-speech-conference-2025/

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01:14:59

83. Hormizd IV

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2024/12/15

It's always hard to follow up on a talented father, even more if your grandfather was talented as well. In this episode, Hormizd will do his best to keep up with his ancestors and deal with the nobles' displeasure.You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/12/15/83-hormizd-iv/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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01:18:49

82.2 Khosrow I Anushirvan

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2024/12/08

Khosrow has vanquished all the enemies of Iran from west to east, north to south; now comes the time for internal reform and restructuring. Join us for happy farmers, terrified nobles, and one last Roman war.You can purchase the graphic novel "Ammianus, vesper mundi" in English, Italian, or Latin, at https://www.nubes.live/en/product/ammianus-vesper-mundi/ You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/11/17/82-khosrow-i/ Here's the link to our

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01:25:48

82.1 Khosrow I the King of Steel

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2024/11/17

Kavad needs a strong heir to complete his reforms and Khosrow is just that man. From west to east of the empire, he will be feared by Justinian and the Hephthalites while he endeavors to build a new golden age.You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/11/17/82-khosrow-i/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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