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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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All Episodes

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81. Jamasp

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2024/11/10

We know how Jamasp's story ends, he's often a blip in Kavad's reign but that doesn't mean we skip him. Tune in to find out what it's like to be a puppet and whether he actually had agency in his brother's usurpation. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/11/10/81-jamasp/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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01:33:31

80. Kavad I

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2024/11/03

Kavad rises to the throne in a very difficult situation, with enemies internal and external all around. But he has a solution...to all of it; all it will take is massive social upheaval and dueling a certain Justinian. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/11/03/80-kavad-i/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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37:23

79. Balash

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2024/10/20

Oh no, everything is on fire and the empire is about to fall, will Balash save us all? Not really... But it's time to find the unlikeliest of heroes and give the nobles a grudging "well done".You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/10/20/79-balash/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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01:10:06

78. Peroz I

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2024/10/13

Inviting a massive horde of nomads to invade your homeland is often a bad idea. Peroz can't see the harm in it; after all, when have the consequences of my actions ever affected *me*. Perhaps this one time... You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/10/13/78-peroz-i/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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77. Hormizd III

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2024/10/06

Leaving the succession up to the nobles is often a bad idea and today we find out how bad the consequences can possibly be. Join us for a fratricidal war, a disappointed mom, and a thundering of hooves.You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/10/06/77-hormizd-iii/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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56:25

76. Yazdegerd II

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2024/09/22

The middle Yazdegerd of the bunch pops up with a stable succession and an empire doing reasonably well. In his reign, he'll try to handle Armenia, the nobles, and deal with some new rumblings in the east. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/09/22/76-yazdegerd-ii/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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01:04:35

75. Bahram V Gur

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2024/09/15

The civil war is over so let's meet the king that survived. This Bahram here has an epithet and it's a cool one to boot! Tune in to learn about hunting, epic poems, and bid a fond farewell to Armenia. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/09/16/75-bahram-v-gur/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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31:54

74. Khosrow the Usurper

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2024/09/08

Starting out with an inauspicious name is Khosrow the Usurper who doesn't even get a number! However, you will be happy to hear that there's a story about usurpation, puppets, and extreme violence towards lions. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/09/08/74-khosrow-the-usurper/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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33:05

73. Shapur IV

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2024/09/01

Our previous good king for a while has been murdered by nobles so now we have to deal with the succession. Shapur is already king of Armenia so everything will be easy for him right? Right??You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/09/01/73-shapur-iv/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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01:10:50

72. Yazdegerd I

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2024/08/11

Welcome the first Yazdegerd of the lot! He'll actually try his best to improve things: peace, religious toleration, a sensible government. He must be stopped before things go too well, and the nobles know a guy...You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/08/11/72-yazdegerd-i/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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32:28

71. Bahram IV

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2024/07/14

Murder and betrayal abound in Iran but will a new Bahram manage to fix it all? Not likely but hey, we get to talk about a story Attila the Hun told at a dinner party this one time.You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2022/10/02/15-artaxerxes-iii-ochus/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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41:36

70. Shapur III

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2024/07/07

Shapur III carries an important name that gave us two greats, will he be up for the challenge? He'll face another situation in Armenia, nomads in the east, and complaints about tent manufacturing.You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/07/07/70-shapur-iii/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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49:04

69. Ardashir II

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2024/06/23

After the long successful reign of Shapur II, we get a caretaker king to rule until the heir comes of age. Will he actually give up power? Will Shapur's legacy collapse? Join to find out.You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/06/23/69-ardashir-ii/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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01:33:41

68.2 Shapur II the Peacemaker

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2024/06/16

Shapur has made a name for himself in his first decades of life but now he must face Julian the Apostate and end the war with Rome. Find out here how he fares and what legacy he will leave behindYou can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/06/09/68-shapur-ii/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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01:17:48

68.1 Shapur II Dhu'l-Aktaf

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2024/06/09

Crowned before even being born, Shapur has a difficult life ahead of him with raids from without and treacherous nobles from within. But despite all of that, he gets two episodes, join us to discover how. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/06/09/68-shapur-ii/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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30:41

67. Adur Narseh

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2024/06/02

Our last king was murdered for daring to make things better but now his son is in charge! Will he succeed? Probably not. But join us for the introduction of the youngest ruler in history.You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/06/02/67-adur-narseh/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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43:53

66. Hormizd II

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2024/05/19

After humiliation at the hands of Rome, Narseh's branch of the dynasty continues under Hormizd who wants to get everything back on track. Also, it's time to meet our new recurring friends, the Arabs. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/05/19/66-hormizd-ii/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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01:13:43

65. Narseh

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2024/05/05

We're finally out of Bahram's and the promised heir is here, will Narseh live up to his reputation now that he's king of kings? Join us for a quest for legitimacy, an internal reform, and a rematch with Rome.You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/05/05/65-narseh/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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43:06

64. Bahram III

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2024/04/21

Third Bahram of the list, will he be lucky? Or is he going to be brutally overthrown by great-uncle Narseh? The nobles and religious establishment have a big decision before them, let's hope they choose right.You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/04/21/64-bahram-iii/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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49:33

63. Bahram II

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2024/04/14

This newest Bahram comes highly recommended by his father and the religious establishment, anyone else? Not really. Oh and this comes at a time when all the Sassanid neighbors are in turmoil? Excellent. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2024/04/14/63-bahram-ii/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia

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