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The Alexander Standard

Meredith and Dustin

Welcome to the Alexander Standard! Join us as we rank the heirs of Alexander the Great from Perdiccas to Cleopatra VII and decide if they meet the Alexander Standard!

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88:16

Finale: Philip V (Part Four)

The Alexander Standard ·

2025/10/26

Someone tell Dustin to shut up about Philip V... but only after listening to this awesome episode about losing a war, being a good/bad friend, and your kids literally annoying you to death. Oh, and somehow elephants show up again. More from the Alexander Standard Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

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94:11

Part Three: Philip V

The Alexander Standard ·

2025/10/26

Philip gets mean... real mean. But is it actually his fault or society's? Also, what's with all this noise coming from Athens, and WHAT IS ROME DOING HERE?!!! More from the Alexander Standard Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

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102:20

Part Two: Philip V

The Alexander Standard ·

2025/09/06

We felt a little wacky this episode, and we're sticking to it. We learn how loud our cat drinks water, lots of familiar people die, and we have a revelation about Game of Thrones! Oh yeah, and stuff about Philip V. This episode is brought to you by sleep deprivation!More from the Alexander Standard Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

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01:44:29

Part One (.5): Philip V

The Alexander Standard ·

2025/08/11

There’s been a conspiracy… in Macedon! Ever wonder what it would look like if Dustin got WAY out of control while researching? This episode. We’re traveling back in time and doing a deep dive on the “Conspiracy of Apelles” in 218. In today’s episode we have court intrigue, Aratus of Sicyon, biased sources, and Meredith investing in a cattle prod the next time Dustin pulls something like this. Come witness the dumbest rivalry in ancient history!More from the Alexander Standard Sources Patreon

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16:02

Mini-Sode: Demetrius the Fair

The Alexander Standard ·

2025/06/26

Here's a little snack from something we cut from Antigonus III Doson's episode.More from the Alexander Standard Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

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01:23:25

Part One: Antigonos II Gonatas

The Alexander Standard ·

2025/02/22

Is he our new “best boy?” Is he the “hardest working boy?” Did Dustin lose friends along the way? Is our cat a domestic terrorist? (Yes) Check out part 1 of Antigonos II Gonatas!Sources Patreon Blue Sky Facebook Instagram Twitter Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

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01:06:24

Join Us on Patreon

The Alexander Standard ·

2025/02/13

Meredith has overcome her fears of technology and we are excited to announce our Patreon is up and running! We appreciate everyone's continued support on this journey! https://patreon.com/TheAlexanderStandard Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

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01:16:16

Part Two: Pyrrhus of Epirus

The Alexander Standard ·

2025/01/27

Pyrrhus got bored. Pyrrhus went to Italy. People died. Pyrrhus got bored. Pyrrhus went to Sicily. People died. And a baby elephant searches for mommy. It’s part two of Pyrrhus of Epirus!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 Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram

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28:03

Antipater II Etesias

The Alexander Standard ·

2024/12/19

Meredith and Dustin debated what to say in this blurb, longer than Antipater II Etesias may have sat on the throne. 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 Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky:

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45:12

Part Two: Ptolemy Keraunos

The Alexander Standard ·

2024/11/21

Remember the puppy with the flamethrower looking for a home that he could burn down? Well he’s all grown up, found a place to call home, and he still has the flamethrower. Everything in Macedon is just fine… Hi, Ptolemy Keraunos!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 special guest, Jerry Landry at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com/ Facebook: The

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59:07

Part One: Ptolemy Keraunos

The Alexander Standard ·

2024/11/07

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 special guest, Jerry Landry at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com/ Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram

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01:06:24

Patreon Preview: Alexander The Great (2004)

The Alexander Standard ·

2024/10/24

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 intelligentspeechonline.com Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email:

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01:25:35

Commercials Revisited: The Dustin Cut

The Alexander Standard ·

2024/10/11

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: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

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25:13

Season 1 Recap and Updates

The Alexander Standard ·

2024/09/27

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 intelligentspeechonline.com Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email:

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55:02

Part Three: Seleukos Nicator

The Alexander Standard ·

2024/09/13

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: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

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57:38

Part Two: Seleukos Nikator

The Alexander Standard ·

2024/08/30

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 @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky:

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01:26:57

Part One: Seleukos Nikator

The Alexander Standard ·

2024/08/15

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 festival you should never attend. Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The

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01:43:18

Lysimachus

The Alexander Standard ·

2024/07/17

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 @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

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01:14:37

Part One: Ptolemy Soter

The Alexander Standard ·

2024/03/24

As David Lee Roth once said, "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how good you looked doing it!" Actually his dad said that, but we're pretty sure he learned it from Ptolemy! This guy is the wizard behind the curtain, even if we have no wizards and no curtains. Plus, he'll really teach you how to beef up your résumé. Come hear part one of the story of Ptolemy Soter! Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram

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01:12:44

Part Two: Demetrius the Besieger of Cities

The Alexander Standard ·

2024/02/14

Valentine's Day is all about being with that special person in your life. But if you're Demetrius, then it's the special four, five, or even six people in your life; that is, until your own people defect to some rando and kick you out of your own country because they hate you and then you have to go back on the run and get lost in Asia until your get captured by your own stepson (who's old enough to be your dad). Yeah... Demetrius had a good life... Oh and now we sell perfume... or cologne... or

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