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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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100. Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2026/04/19

Find Kingdom Podcast at https://aflatpackhistoryofsweden.com/You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2026/04/19/100-sulayman-ibn-abd-al-malik/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia Our new merch store is here! https://sythycarp-store.printify.me/

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99. Al-Walid I

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2026/03/22

The caliphate is at peace and has only to rise and grasp its destiny. Al-Walid will oversee the greatest expansion since the caliphate's founding, leading us to Transoxiana, Sindh, and al-Andalus.You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2026/03/22/99-al-walid-i/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia Our new merch store is here! https://sythycarp-store.printify.me/

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98. Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2026/03/15

A new Marwanid Umayyad caliphate has risen from impossible odds and now needs stable foundations that it may flourish. Abd al-Malik will rise out of civil war with the powers of friendship, administration, and incredible violence.Find History of Venice Podcast at https://histvenicepod.podbean.com/ You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2026/03/15/98-abd-al-malik-ibn-marwan/ Here's the link to our

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In Opposition to the War in Iran

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2026/03/10

Our latest release is a statement we have prepared about the ongoing attack on Iran by the United States and Israel. We appreciate your attention

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97. Abd Allah ibn al-Zubayr

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2026/03/08

The Sufyanid Umayyad caliphate has fallen and ibn al-Zubayr will do his best to reshape its ashes into something more in line with the ideals of the Rashidun Caliphs. But as they fell into hardship, will he be drawn towards a grisly end? Find Autocrat Podcast at https://autocratpodcast.wordpress.com/ You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2026/03/08/97-abd-allah-ibn-al-zubayr/ Here's the link to our

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96. Yazid I

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2026/02/15

The second ruler of the Umayyad Caliphate has some mighty big shoes to fill but is he up to the challenge? Tune in for multiple tragedies, an assault on Mecca, and a pet monkey.You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2026/02/15/96-yazid-i/ Here's the link to the Intelligent Speech tickets!! https://intelligentspeechonline.com/tickets/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia Our new merch store is

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In Support of the People of Iran

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2026/02/08

Our latest release is a statement we have prepared about the ongoing protests in Iran and their brutal repression. We appreciate your attentionThe sources of information we recommend are the Human Rights Activists News Agency which can be found in English at https://www.en-hrana.org/; Amnesty International at https://www.amnesty.org/en/location/middle-east-and-north-africa/middle-east/iran/; and the HENGAW Organization for Human Rights which can be found in English at https://hengaw.net/en

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95. Mu'awiya I

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2026/02/01

The Umayyad Caliphate has arrived but how rightly-guided will it be? Mu'awiya is planning to stabilize his new empire and mold it into a fief that can be passed down for generations; however, there are those who would halt this project...You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2026/02/01/95-muawiya-i/ Here's the link to the Intelligent Speech tickets!! https://intelligentspeechonline.com/tickets/ Here's the link to our

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94. Ali ibn Abi Talib

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2026/01/18

The caliph Uthman has been murdered, but the caliphate must go on. Enter Ali, closely tied to the Prophet since his youth, he will try his best to avoid the caliphate spiraling out of control, but pleasing everyone is hardly possible...You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2026/01/18/94-ali-ibn-abi-talib/ Here's the link to the Intelligent Speech tickets!! https://intelligentspeechonline.com/tickets/ Here's the link to our

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93. Uthman ibn Affan

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2026/01/11

We have returned at last with a new world brought about by the final prophet! Join us for an exploration of the Rise of Islam, how the caliphate came to be and expanded so quickly, and the dangerous intersection between ruling an empire and trying to be a good man.You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2026/01/11/93-uthman-ibn-affan/ Here's the link to the Intelligent Speech tickets!! https://intelligentspeechonline.com/tickets/ Here's the

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92.7 Season 1 Recap

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2026/01/04

After many moons, we're back to talk to you about another 1300 years of history! But first, let us remind ourselves of what happened in the previous 92 episodes before we jump into the rise of Islam.Here's the link to the Intelligent Speech tickets!! https://intelligentspeechonline.com/tickets/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia Our new merch store is here! https://sythycarp-store.printify.me/

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Intelligent Speech 2026

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/11/09

Get your tickets at https://intelligentspeechonline.com/tickets/Remember to use the promo code RULE for 10% off

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Season 2 Plans!

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/10/04

A short message about our plans for Season 2 and ways to support the podcast!Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia Our merch store is here! https://sythycarp-store.printify.me/

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01:03:04

The Grand Final

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/08/24

It's all come to this, Khosrow II Parviz or Darius I the Great! To help us decide, we are joined by Trevor from the History of Persia and Plumas from Las Plumas de Simurgh who will sponsor their champions. And listen to the end for a special announcement...You can find the current rounds here! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/final-rounds/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia Our new merch store is

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01:02:41

Semifinal 2

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/08/03

Today there will be two great challenges. First the semifinal between Khosrow II and Antiochus III, quickly followed by the mini-final between the loser and Seleucus I to determine our third and fourth places.You can find the current rounds here! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/final-rounds/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia Our new merch store is here! https://sythycarp-store.printify.me/

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01:14:32

Semifinal 1

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/07/27

The group has been narrowed to only four contestants, and today we are facing off Darius I and Seleucus I. Both somewhat founders of empires in a time of turmoil, who will gain an edge over the other?You can find the current rounds here! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/final-rounds/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia Our new merch store is here! https://sythycarp-store.printify.me/

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01:04:44

Round 2-2

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/07/20

We have made it to the last of our rounds, it's only champions from here on out! Tune in to find out which of these rulers will gain a seat in the semifinals: Seleucus I, Kavad I, Bahram VI, Antiochus III, Musa.You can find the current rounds here! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/final-rounds/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia Our new merch store is here! https://sythycarp-store.printify.me/

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01:08:06

Round 2-1

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/07/15

Our first set of champions felled, it's time to make some really difficult decisions. Only two among these greats will survive to see the semifinals: Darius I, Mithridates II, Khosrow I, Shapur I, Khosrow II. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2025/07/15/face-of-faces-round/ You can find the current rounds here! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/final-rounds/ Here's the link to our

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92.6 Interview: Raiders, Rulers, and Traders with...

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/06/22

Today we're joined by David Chaffetz to discuss his new book Raiders, Rulers, and Traders: The Horse and the Rise of Empires. In it we discuss the relevance of this most important of animals and how it shaped the history of Iran and the world.Links for the book can be found at https://raiders-rulers-and-traders.com/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia Our new merch store is here! https://sythycarp-store.printify.me/

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01:09:26

Round 1-5

So You Think You Can Rule Persia ·

2025/06/15

Time for the last of our first set of rounds before we move on to the next level. Khosrow II Parviz, Cyrus II the Great, Peroz I, Musa, Narseh: which two of these last five will make it through?You can find the current rounds here! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/final-rounds/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia Our merch store is here! https://sythycarp-store.printify.me/

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