Tsar Power

Patreon - Major Grom

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

This time, we review the 2021 Russian Blockbuster, Major Grom! This is a film based off of the comics of a similar name. Brendan and Roberto dive into what it means to be a tech bro trying to make a utopia, and why The Batman, Joker, and Major Grom all have too similar a story line.

IS 2025 - Soviet Urbanism

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

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28. Yaropolk III

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

It's time for Yaropolk's quick stint on the throne. Will he be memorable at all?

⁠Listen to The History of Venice

Recommendations:

Aurora: ⁠Crusader Kings III

Roberto: ⁠Hazbin Hotel

Thank you to Anna Zhuravleva for editing.

27. Mikhalko I

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Andrei has been murdered! His younger brother Mikhalko takes the throne. Will Mikhalko be able to bring back Vladimir-Suzdal's power, or let it all fall down immediately?

Listen to Autocrat

Recommendations:

Aurora: Hades II

Roberto: Qiyan Music of Al-Andalus

Thank you to Anna Zhuravleva for editing.

26.2 Andrei Bogoliubski (The Pious) - Part 2

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Andrei Bogoliubski is the one in charge, and it's time to see how he consolidates his power as the new Grand Prince of the Rus.

Recommendations: Dead Island 2 and Graveyard Keeper

Thank you to Anna Zhuravleva for editing.

26.1 Andrei Bogoliubski (The Pious) - Part 1

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Kiev has been sacked, and we move to a new center of power, this time in Vladimir-Suzdal. Andrei Bogoliubski is the one in charge, and it's time to see his rise in power.

Thank you to Anna Zhuravleva for editing.

Kievan Round-Up

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

We go and see the current scores of the Kievans, and bring in guest JP Bristow of the Russian Empire History Podcast to judge us on our decisions.

The Russian Empire History Podcast

Thank you to Anna Zhuravleva for editing.

Death of the Kievans

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 02:07:00 +0000

We go and rank the deaths of the Kievans to get the scores fully done!

Thank you to Anna Zhuravleva for editing.

Recommendations:

Aurora: No Recommendations

Roberto: Take Estrogen (Not really)

25.2 Mstislav II

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Mstislav II has to deal with a coalition against him due to his greed, and Kiev is under siege.

Thank you to Anna Zhuravleva for editing.

Recommendations:

Aurora: Broken Machine - Nothing but Thieves

Roberto: Taking time to relax and do nothing

25.1 Mstislav II

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Mstislav II takes the throne. How will he fair with constant Cuman attacks, and in dealing with the increasing power of the Princedom of Vladimir-Suzdal?

Thank you to Anna Zhuravleva for editing.

Patreon - Dragon Tales! or Dobrynya Nikitich

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:41:35 +0000

This is a reading of "Dobrynya and the Dragon" and "Dobrynya and Marinka" with Ari and Hallie of Quest Friends!

https://www.questfriendspodcast.com/

https://archive.org/details/anthologyofrussi0000unse/page/n9/mode/2up

24.5.2 Sviatoslav Olgovich of Chernigov

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Part 2 of 2! Let's look at the life of Sviatoslav Olgovich of Chernigov. Not a Grand Prince of Kyiv, but important enough that he deserves to be talked about due to how often he shows up in the sources. Let's finish up his life and see how he manages to come out on top.

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24.5.1 Sviatoslav Olgovich of Chernigov

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Part 1 of 2! Let's look at the life of Sviatoslav Olgovich of Chernigov. Not a Grand Prince of Kyiv, but important enough that he deserves to be talked about due to how often he shows up in the sources. What can this man do to keep his family alive?

Joined by: The Alexander Standard

24. Iziaslav III

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Iziaslav III takes the throne. Will his evil machinations prove to be his undoing? Also, why are all the Iziaslav's just jerks?

Recommendations:

Aurora - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chromacopia by Tyler, the Creator⁠

Roberto - ⁠⁠⁠City of Brass

Intelligent Speech 2025

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:17:53 +0000

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23. Rostislav I

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000

New Co-host, and a new ruler that takes us further in history! Will Rostislav prove to be a good ruler, or will he send Kiev into a further decline?

Recommendations:

Aurora - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠City of Brass

Roberto - ⁠Chappel Roan

Episode 0 - Redux

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000

A brief update on the podcast format, and introducing our new co-host, Aurora!

Thanks ahead for dealing with Roberto's audio. We noticed in the editing phase that it went through his webcam and not his microphone.

Intelligent Speech 2023 - Cannibal Island

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000

This is our recording from the Intelligent Speech Conference.

December Update 2024

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:23:46 +0000

GOOD NEWS EVERYBODY

Patreon - We w/ Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000

This episode contains my new co-host, Aurora, who went by Asha at the time this was recorded in 2023

We review the novel We by Yevgeny Zamyatin, and with us we have Aurora and Ketho from Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism. It's a fun time with many discussion points that we can't wait for you to hear.

Find Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism

Feed | Aurora | Ketho

2 Year Anniversary - Death in the Novgorod

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Happy 2 years!!

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Joined by:

John from Prime Time

Bailey from Totalus Jeffianus

Umberto from So You Think You Can Rule Persia

Quinn from Nobelesse Oblige

Edited by:

Aurora from Swords, Sorcery, and Socialism

Hiatus for 2024

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 11:13:14 +0000

Unfortunately, my co-host has had to drop out of the show, and we are entering a hiatus until the new year. Content will still be made, but a new mainline episode will not be.

22. Yuri I Dolgoruky

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

It's Yuri Long-Arm's turn to be the new Kievan prince, and the first time we advance in time since Viacheslav I! He founds a whole slew of new cities, especially one on the Moskva river. Wonder if that'll ever be important.

Recommendations:

Brendan - ⁠⁠Hollow Land: Israel's Architecture of Occupation by Eyal Weizman

Roberto - The New Roman Empire by Anthony Kaldellis

Music Used:

Moskau by Dschinghis Khan

21. Iziaslav II

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Iziaslav has now taken Kiev from the short-ruling Igor. Will he steer Rus clear from the ongoing civil war for power, or just lead it further down the path of destruction? And what's all that thunder?

Follow ⁠⁠Tudoriferous⁠⁠!

Recommendations:

Brendan - ⁠Ten Myths About Israel by Ilan Pappe⁠

Roberto - ⁠⁠⁠Kingdom Come: Deliverance

Music Used:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Песня защитников Москвы/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Intro)

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Outro)

Miracles sound effect provided by Pontifacts

20. Igor II

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:00:00 +0000

The throne gets taken over by Igor II. Will he be able to hold onto power like his brother did? Or will he need to figure out how to get out of this situation?

Follow ⁠America: Secret Wars⁠!

Recommendations:

Brendan - The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine by Ilan Pappe

Roberto - ⁠⁠⁠GO VISIT GEORGIA (THE COUNTRY)

Music Used:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Песня защитников Москвы/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Intro)

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Outro)

Miracles sound effect provided by Pontifacts

Patreon - Viking

Wed, 01 May 2024 18:38:17 +0000

Brendan and I review the Russian film Viking, based on the life of Vladimir the Great. This is to hold you guys over until Episode 20. Igor II can come out. Enjoy

Patrons. Expect Pushkin out before Igor II.

April 2024 Update

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 16:16:50 +0000

Thank you all for your continued support as Roberto deals with new health issues, intense work schedule, his master's, and trip to Georgia!

We will be releasing again in June, and hopefully, much more consistently. I do want to get to Alexander Nevsky.

19. Vsevolod II

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 02:03:31 +0000

The Dynasty of Chernigov returns to the throne! Hordes of Cumans! The Monomakhi line is upset! Will Vsevolod be victorious in his goals of conquest?

Follow Saga Thing!

⁠⁠⁠Donate to GoFundMe!⁠⁠

Recommendations:

Brendan - ⁠100 Years of War in Palestine

Roberto - ⁠⁠Marco Antonio Solis - Mas Que Tu Amigo

Music Used:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Песня защитников Москвы/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Intro)

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Outro)

18. Viacheslav I

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 05:26:50 +0000

The Dissolution of the Kievan State begins. Will Viacheslav be able to hold it together?

⁠⁠Donate to GoFundMe!⁠

Recommendations:

Brendan - Capillary (Band)

Roberto - ⁠Persona 5 Royal (Game)

Music Used:

⁠⁠⁠⁠Песня защитников Москвы/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Intro)

⁠⁠⁠⁠Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Outro)

17.5 Vsevolod of Pskov

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Kievan Rus started with Novgorod, and begins its decline with the loss of Novgorod. Witness the start of the Republic of Novgorod, and the ruler who managed to get it on that track.

⁠Donate to GoFundMe!

Recommendations:

Brendan - The Searcher by Nuovo Testamento

Roberto - Harper's Ferry, West Virginia

Music Used:

⁠⁠⁠Песня защитников Москвы/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow⁠⁠⁠ (Intro)

⁠⁠⁠Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino⁠⁠⁠ (Outro)

Patreon - The Nutcracker

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Happy Holidays! To kick it off, here is our thoughts on the ballet: The Nutcracker!

To watch, here is the one we watched by the Astrakhan Ballet and Opera Theater.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hJ9t28D4EI

Donate to GoFundMe!

17. Yaropolk II

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Mstislav is dead, long live Yaropolk! Will he be able to hold the Princedom of Rus together?

Recommendations:

Brendan: ⁠Killers of the Flower Moon

Roberto: Beqa Baghashvili

Find Settling the Score at:

Apple

Music Used:

⁠⁠Песня защитников Москвы/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow⁠⁠ (Intro)

⁠⁠Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino⁠⁠ (Outro)

Wittenberg to Westphalia: Crossover DND Special

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Wittenberg to Westphalia DND Game that Roberto took place in! Listen to W2W now!

16. Mstislav I the Great

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000

We go into the reign of the Monomakh family officially with Mstislav. Will he live up to his father's reputation? What makes him so great?

Recommendations:

Brendan: Mono Theory

Roberto: Spider-Man games

Find Grey History at:

Apple | Twitter | Website

Music Used:

⁠Песня защитников Москвы/⁠⁠⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow⁠ (Intro)

⁠Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino⁠ (Outro)

Mission Impossible Main Theme Rock Version Cover

Kozachok

Record Disk Scratch Sound

Sad Violin Sound Effect

The Viy (1967 & 2014) Film Review

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:50:13 +0000

We review the Viy alongside Pontifacts and Attack of the Final Girls!

Viy 1967 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YmQn6q36HQ

Viy 2014 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiyUbMWq_LE

Viy Book - https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36238/36238-h/36238-h.htm#Page_187

The Viy by Nikolai Gogol Part 1 of 4

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000

This is a Patreon freebie for Halloween. It is the first installment of our 4 part miniseries in reading the Viy by Nikolai Gogol.

Music by Brandon and Derek Fiechter.

15.3 The Testament of Vladimir Monomakh & other writings

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000

This time, we read the Testament of Vladimir Monomakh, Monomakh's Letter to Oleg of Chernigov, and a Prayer Attributed to Monomakh. Basically, just going through his writings.

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Music Used:

Песня защитников Москвы/⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro)

Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino (Outro)

15.2 Vladimir II Monomakh, Part 2/2

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000

We now go into the rule of Vladimir II Monomakh. The man destined for the Kievan throne. Will he bring a golden age to Rus, or leave it worse than he found it?

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Music Used:

Песня защитников Москвы/⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro)

Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino (Outro)

15.1 Vladimir II Monomakh, Part 1/2

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Find The Siecle Podcast at:

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Music Used:

Песня защитников Москвы/⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro)

Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino (Outro)

Rapture by Ross Bugden

Arrow Impact

14.5 Oleg of Chernigov, the Son of Woe

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000

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.

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Find Imperfect Men at:

Apple | Twitter

Recommendations:

Brendan: Post-American by MSPAINT

Roberto: Go Traveling

Music Used:

Песня защитников Москвы/⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro)

Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino (Outro)

The Lonely Island - I'm On A Boat ft. T-Pain [Band: Broadway] (Punk Goes Pop Style Cover)

Chop Head Off Sound Effect

Hikanatoi - Epic Byzantine Music

March of the Bogatyri - Epic Russian Music

Hawaiian Dreams royalty free music by Giorgio Di Campo
freesoundmusic.eu
youtube.com/freesoundmusic

Patreon - Balalaika

Sat, 29 Jul 2023 04:00:04 +0000

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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH5znHQ9QRY
Человек и кошка/Chelovek i koshka https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaL79kDUzPM

Tsar Power 1 Year Anniversary: The Forest of Dread

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 04:00:29 +0000

Our 1 year anniversary episode where we play DND! Starring Ari and Hallie from Quest Friends, Nobelesse Oblige, and So You Think You Can Rule Persia!

Artwork: Mandy Robertson

Music: Brandon and Derek Fiechter

Watch the live video: Click here!

Intelligent Speech 2023 Trailer

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Intelligent Speech time! Come see us present on a delectable topic in Soviet History!

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Music: Dance of the Knights by Sergei Prokofyev

14. Sviatopolk II

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:00:53 +0000

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

Recommendations:

Brendan: Escuela Grind

Roberto: Spend time with friends

Песня защитников Москвы/⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro)

Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino (Outro)

Horses effect: https://freesound.org/people/vincentmalstaf/sounds/266366/

Eyeball Effect: https://freesound.org/people/jameswrowles/sounds/248254/

13. Vsevolod I

Tue, 30 May 2023 01:10:15 +0000

The last of the Yaroslavichi takes control. How will this reign go?

Find Pontifacts at:

Twitter | Podbean

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)

News Report Music

Why Tho? Crossover Part 2/2: Hot by Squirrel Nut Zippers and One-X by Three Days Grace

Wed, 10 May 2023 02:07:41 +0000

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 duo discuss candy, heavy metal, publication rights, the MAPL system, and the proper way to cook a steak.

One X - Three Days Grace: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQwPvYVIiaGNTIh8WcBvvDI7fxzWye-Ly

Hot - Squirrel Nut Zippers: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL64ioV6xIjLZPWBnqWKysQwWvdyW3LN3S

13nth Floor Elevators: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiN-7mukU_RHffmSQiUY-wrIPJJu5Ppzn

Gary Glitter (Glam Rocker): https://youtu.be/2r8Ac7JtEaU

Led Zeppelin - Ramble on: https://youtu.be/LzGBQerkvWs

Led Zeppelin, sounding more metal - Whole Lotta Love: https://youtu.be/HQmmM_qwG4k

Evanescence, doing the contrasting verse chorus thing: https://youtu.be/3YxaaGgTQYM

70s Classic Metal

Black Sabbath: https://youtu.be/5s7_WbiR79E

Alice Cooper: https://youtu.be/jXZcJojTucg

Judas Priest: https://youtu.be/WtuoFv4dcwM

Iron Maiden: https://youtu.be/X4bgXH3sJ2Q

80s Glam Metal

Kiss: https://youtu.be/iZq3i94mSsQ

Bon Jovi: https://youtu.be/KrZHPOeOxQQ

Motley Crue: https://youtu.be/d2XdmyBtCRQ

Poison: https://youtu.be/j2r2nDhTzO4

80s and 90s Underground Metal Experiments

Motorhead: https://youtu.be/3mbvWn1EY6g

Metallica: https://youtu.be/6xjJ2XIbGRk

Rollins Band: https://youtu.be/0oB1HT7C9kI

Faith No More: https://youtu.be/ZG_k5CSYKhg

Primus: https://youtu.be/LBQ2305fLeA

Red Hot Chili Peppers: https://youtu.be/QpHj0IdN4DA

Nirvana: https://youtu.be/PbgKEjNBHqM

Pearl Jam: https://youtu.be/aDaOgu2CQtI

Nu Metal

Korn: https://youtu.be/jRGrNDV2mKc

Limp Bizkit: https://youtu.be/JTMVOzPPtiw

Sugar Ray: https://youtu.be/ZOv09aNPYek

Alt Metal

Nickleback: https://youtu.be/T3rXdeOvhNE

Puddle of Mudd: https://youtu.be/I0-lENIRHaM

Why Tho? Crossover Part 1/2: Hot by Squirrel Nut Zippers and One-X by Three Days Grace

Wed, 10 May 2023 02:05:29 +0000

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 first loves, cool school bus drivers, and the difference between a jewel case and a digipak.

Todays episode was edited by Ben instead of Andrew. I am so, so sorry.

For anyone curious, the $26.00 Roberto used to purchase this album in 2006 is equivalent to $38.93 in 2023 money.

One X - Three Days Grace: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQwPvYVIiaGNTIh8WcBvvDI7fxzWye-Ly

Hot - Squirrel Nut Zippers: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL64ioV6xIjLZPWBnqWKysQwWvdyW3LN3S

Musical Candy Documentary: https://vimeo.com/100220051

12. Sviatoslav II

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 01:39:19 +0000

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

Recommendations:
Brendan: Dolores Catherino
Roberto: Waffle House (Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Grits Bowl)

Music:

Песня защитников Москвы/⁠March of the Defenders of Moscow (Intro)

Хочу Перемень - Кино/I want Change by Kino (Outro)

11. Vseslav the Sorcerer

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:02:39 +0000

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

Recommendations:
Brendan: Raw (2016 Film)
Roberto: The Witch and the Tsar by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore

Sound Effects used:
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Orthodox Bells

(Thanks to Kyle from Quest Friends for the Assistance in combining them! | Quest Friends)
https://freesound.org/people/NaturesTemper/sounds/398430/
https://freesound.org/people/Aleks41/sounds/406063/
https://freesound.org/people/Bertsz/sounds/524305/
https://freesound.org/people/Timbre/sounds/221683/
https://freesound.org/people/sushiman2000/sounds/643876/
https://freesound.org/people/Planman/sounds/208111/
https://freesound.org/people/freakinbehemoth/sounds/243400/
https://freesound.org/people/Speedenza/sounds/168180/

10. Iziaslav I

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 05:00:12 +0000

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:
Twitter | Website

Recommendations:
Brendan: A Tradition of Violence: The History of Deputy Gangs in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Roberto: JINJER | Pisces

Sound Effects used: (Thanks to Kyle from Quest Friends for the Assistance in combining them! | Quest Friends)
https://freesound.org/people/NaturesTemper/sounds/398430/
https://freesound.org/people/Aleks41/sounds/406063/
https://freesound.org/people/Bertsz/sounds/524305/
https://freesound.org/people/Timbre/sounds/221683/
https://freesound.org/people/sushiman2000/sounds/643876/
https://freesound.org/people/Planman/sounds/208111/
https://freesound.org/people/freakinbehemoth/sounds/243400/
https://freesound.org/people/Speedenza/sounds/168180/

Quickdraw!

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 17:00:38 +0000

We joined a game of Quickdraw! It's better to watch on YouTube!

Hosted by: Ranking '76

Featuring: Pontifacts | Nobelesse Oblige

9. Yaroslav the Wise

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 05:00:48 +0000

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?

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Berserkr - Viking War Chant Music
Mendelssohn's Wedding March

A Russian Christmas and New Years

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 14:51:45 +0000

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!

Patreon Film Review - Brat (Brother)

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 05:00:04 +0000

We are reviewing our first film for Patreon, the Russian Neo-Crime Noir Drama Film Brat, starting Sergey Bodrov! It's a great film and I hope you enjoy our discussion about it. It's our first time rating a movie, so cut us some slack.

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8. Sviatopolk the Accursed

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:37:12 +0000

After the death of Vladimir "the Great", we are pushed into the reign of Sviatopolk. How will his legion of brothers respond to this?

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Mariya Moryevna | Baba Yaga Discussion w/ Elspeth Olson

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 03:20:56 +0000

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!

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Welcome to Tsarvia! w/ Quest Friends!

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:26:47 +0000

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!

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7. Vladimir the Great

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 04:00:56 +0000

Vladimir takes the throne of Kyiv from his brother, and proceeds to make it his own. How does he become so great?

Content Warning: Instances of Sexual Abuse
Time Stamps: [12:04 - 12:18]; [14:30 - 14:38]; [20:09 - 20:20]

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6. Yaropolk I

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 03:33:01 +0000

After Sviatoslav's new job as a goblet takes place, we have his son Yaropolk take the reins of Kyiv and rule over the land. Will he win back the lands his father lost, or will he be surprised at how things go down?

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5. Sviatoslav I

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:27:11 +0000

With the end of Olga's regency, Sviatoslav ascends the throne as the official Grand Prince of Kyiv. Which side of the tree will he fall off of? Igor's or Olga's?

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4. Olga of Kyiv

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:46:47 +0000

After the death of Igor I, we have a new rul- regent? Olga of Kyiv takes the reigns of Kyiv! Will she lead the Grand Princedom to success, or will she leave a piles of ashes in her wake?

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3. Igor I

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 17:13:07 +0000

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

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2.5 Song of the Wise Prince Oleg

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 03:46:45 +0000

Here's the poem by Alexander Pushkin! Poem: The Song of the Wise Prince Oleg

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2. Oleg the Seer

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 03:44:30 +0000

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

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1. Rurik

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 01:47:01 +0000

We are rating Rurik, the founder of the Rurikid dynasty. Will he set the stage for the next 1200+ years?

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0. What is a Tsar?

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 02:46:55 +0000

And we're here with the intro! It's time for you to learn about who we are, how this podcast is going to work, and find out What is a Tsar? We're also going to briefly talk about the Slavic people, and generally get this show rolling.

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Tsar Power Trailer

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 22:17:44 +0000

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 the Gulag"!

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