Best Eric Fernandez Podcasts (2025)

1
How Alexander the Great's Soldiers Spent Their Money 33:55

Play Pause

4d ago33:55

33:55

Let's imagine a Macedonian soldier during the time of Alexander the Great. How did this man, whom we'll call Red Cleitus, spend the vast amounts of coin he plundered and earned as he and his comrades fought their way across Asia? Patrick launched a brand-new history show! It’s called Past Lives, and every episode explores the life of a real person …

1
2025: The Medieval Year in Review 37:41

4d ago37:41

37:41

If there’s one thing we can say about 2025 it’s that it was certainly full of surprises. From political bridge-burning to bridge-building, to the destruction and the restoration of priceless artifacts, there was never a dull moment this year. This week, in keeping with tradition, Danièle speaks with Peter Konieczny, editor of Medievalists.net, abou…

1
S4E19 – Compulsory Voting, Democracy Sausages and More: Learning about Elections Down Under with Former Australian Electoral Commissioner Tom Rogers 27:31

1d ago27:31

27:31

In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Tom Rogers, who was the Australian Electoral Commissioner from 2014 to 2024. They spoke about the structure of Australian elections, how the country counts its ballots, and the importance of democracy sausages.

1
Two Murders at the Dawn of History (Lost Worlds Audiobook Preview) 27:07

11d ago27:07

27:07

Patrick's new book, Lost Worlds: How Humans Tried, Failed, Succeeded, and Built Our World, launches May 5th, 2026! Check out this audiobook preview chapter on two murders around 5,300 years ago, hear about everything we can learn from Otzi the Iceman in the Alps and Gebelein Man in Egypt, and be sure to preorder the book in your medium of choice th…

1
Robin Hood and the Christmastime Tradition with Alex Kaufman 48:03

11d ago48:03

48:03

He’s a hero. He’s an outlaw. And it turns out he’s also Christmastime favourite. Given his many incarnations, from a foxy cartoon heartthrob, to the gruff and grizzled Hugh Jackman that previewed this week, it’s hard not to fall in love with some version or other of Robin Hood. And as we’ll find out in this episode, even jolly old Saint Nick just h…

1
Past Lives: Nanaya'ila'i and the Bleeding Edge of the Assyrian Empire 24:21

14d ago24:21

24:21

Check out a scripted episode of Patrick's new show, Past Lives! Nearly 2,700 years ago, a woman and her daughter were ripped away from their homes in what is now Iran by the soldiers of the Assyrian Empire. Nanaya'ila'i was one of thousands upon thousands of people to experience the violence that accompanied conquest, but she's one of the very few …

1
The Economic Life of Megakles, Farmer of Classical Athens 35:40

18d ago35:40

35:40

We've talked about how rich classical Athens was, but what did that mean for an average person living at the time? In this episode, we follow the life of a composite character, an Athenian citizen farmer named Megakles, to see how the economic developments of the classical age shaped daily life in Athens. Patrick launched a brand-new history show o…

1
Richard the Lionheart with Heather Blurton 50:23

18d ago50:23

50:23

Love him or hate him, it’s hard to take one step into the medieval world without running into the larger-than-life figure of Richard the Lionheart. Rebel, crusader, prisoner, castle-builder Richard is one of the most colourful and quotable kings of the Middle Ages. This week, Danièle speaks with Heather Blurton about how Richard’s contemporaries sa…

1
S4E18 – Protecting Latin American Democracy Through Observation with Transparencia Electoral’s Eduardo Repilloza Fernández 25:28

19d ago25:28

25:28

High Turnout Wide Margins recently traveled to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for the 2025 summer convening of the Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions [PLEJ], and spoke with election officials from across the county — and world — about the elections work they are doing in their communities. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon spe…

1
Doing History through Movies: Interview with Dr. Jason Herbert 48:25

25d ago48:25

48:25

Like many of you, I first fell in love with history through the movies. Dr. Jason Herbert hosted a podcast called Historians at the Movies, now retitled Reckoning with Jason Herbert, that focuses on films depicting the past and what historians think about them. We have a delightful conversation about some of our favorite history movies, what makes …

1
The Medieval Order of Assassins with Steve Tibble 55:43

25d ago55:43

55:43

In the last twenty years, the shadowy Assassins of the medieval Middle East have seen a serious resurgence in popularity. And yet, like so many medieval people and groups, it’s still hard to tell the legend from the reality - and that’s just the way the Assassins wanted it. This week, Danièle speaks with Steve Tibble about who the Assassins were, w…

1
Listen to Patrick's New History Podcast, Past Lives 19:56

26d ago19:56

19:56

Patrick has a new history podcast, Past Lives! It's all about the experiences of real, everyday people throughout the human past, people just like you. Listen to the first full episode, "On Historical Storytelling," right here, and then go subscribe to the Past Lives feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast platform of choice. Past Lives is…

1
Why Was Classical Athens So Rich? 38:17

1M ago38:17

38:17

Ancient Greece was rich compared to other ancient societies, and Athens was the richest place of all within ancient Greece. But why? The answer lies not just in the silver lodes of Attica or access to the sea; it was about democracy, law, and institutions, which made people feel safe doing business in Athens. Patrick is launching a brand-new histor…

1
Best Medieval Books of 2025 42:24

28d ago42:24

42:24

It's the most wonderful time of the year: time to celebrate the best medieval books of 2025. This week, Danièle speaks with Peter Konieczny, editor of Medievalists.net, about their favourite reads this year - and she announces some exciting news about the future of The Medieval Podcast.By Medievalists.net

1
S4E17 – Making A[n Election] List and Checking it Twice with Florida’s Paul Lux and Mark Earley 27:25

1M ago27:25

27:25

High Turnout Wide Margins recently traveled to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for the 2025 summer convening of the Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions [PLEJ], and spoke with election officials from across the county — and world — about the elections work they are doing in their communities. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon spe…

1
Patrick's New History Show, Past Lives, Launches December 3rd! 2:37

1M ago2:37

2:37

From Patrick Wyman (host of Fall of Rome and Tides of History) comes Past Lives, a brand new podcast! Every week, we’ll focus on the lived experiences of real people from the past, bringing their stories to life. The first season of Past Lives is available December 3rd! Be sure to subscribe to the feed now (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pas…

1
Why the Hundred Years War Actually Lasted Two Hundred Years: Interview with Professor Michael Livingston 39:34

1M ago39:34

39:34

The Hundred Years War was the defining conflict of the Middle Ages, but today's guest - Professor Michael Livingston of the Citadel - argues that it actually lasted for 200 years. That's just one problem with the way we've learned about the Hundred Years War, and Livingston's new book, entitled Bloody Crowns: A New History of the Hundred Years War,…

1
The Medieval Moon with Ayoush Lazikani 48:22

1M ago48:22

48:22

In the last century we’ve witnessed people set foot on the moon, and seen even the dark side in high-res images, and yet the moon still evokes a sense of romance and mystery, just as it did in the Middle Ages. This week, Danièle speaks with Ayoush Lazikani about what – and who – medieval people across the world believed the moon to be. Support this…

1
The Phoenicians, the Greeks, and the Iron Age Mediterranean 38:02

2M ago38:02

38:02

As the Bronze Age gave way to the Iron Age, the economy of the Mediterranean shifted dramatically. It expanded to encompass the entire sea for the first time, everywhere from the Levant to Iberia, and laid the foundations for what would eventually become the Roman Empire. Patrick's new book - Lost Worlds: The Rise and Fall of Human Societies from t…

1
The Language of Heresy with Erin Wagner 49:59

2M ago49:59

49:59

With just one word, we can evoke a world of assumptions, stereotypes, and even accusations, clearly marking the difference between who’s in and who’s out. And when it comes to legal terminology, the stakes are even higher. This week, Danièle speaks with Erin Wagner about what late medieval people meant when they used the word heresy, how the usage …

1
S4E16 – Reporting for duty: Exploring Nebraska’s poll worker draft process with Brian Kruse 25:38

2M ago25:38

25:38

High Turnout Wide Margins recently traveled to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for the 2025 summer convening of the Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions [PLEJ], and spoke with election officials from across the county — and world -- about the elections work they are doing in their communities. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon sp…

1
Love, War, and Diplomacy in the Late Bronze Age: Interview with Professor Eric Cline 53:44

2M ago53:44

53:44

Professor Eric Cline, author of the outstanding book 1177 BC: The Year Civilization Collapsed, returns to the show to discuss his new book: Love, War, and Diplomacy: The Discovery of the Amarna Letters and the Bronze Age World They Revealed. We talk about the dynamics of Bronze Age states, how such an extraordinary treasure trove of texts was disco…

1
Balthild of Francia with Isabel Moreira 54:12

2M ago54:12

54:12

This year, we’ve spent some good quality time with early medieval queens, digging into their mysterious and spectacular lives and reigns. And when it comes to the spectacular, it’s hard to compete with the star of this week’s episode, a woman who arrived in Francia a slave, rose to become a queen, and then ascended to the heavens as a saint. This w…

1
Building the Pyramids and the Valley of the Kings 43:55

2M ago43:55

43:55

Millions of people called ancient Egypt home, and the vast majority of them weren't kings or high priests; they were humble farmers and laborers making their living from the rich black soil surrounding the Nile. That extraordinary land produced so much surplus grain that thousands upon thousands of people could be spared from agricultural labor and…

1
Medieval Vampire Epidemics with John Blair 49:15

2M ago49:15

49:15

As the nights get longer and spookier, there's one thing that's guaranteed to make our hair stand on end: corpses that just won’t stay dead. Especially the ones interested in eating us. This week, Danièle speaks with John Blair about who refused to rest in peace in the Middle Ages, how medieval people attempted to keep the dead buried, and why some…

1
S4E15 – A North Carolinian walks into a Texas Association: Learning more about the Texas Association of County Election Officials with Chris McGinn 28:43

2M ago28:43

28:43

High Turnout Wide Margins recently traveled to the 40th annual Election Center conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, and spoke with election administrations and officials from across the county about how they do the work of elections in their communities. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Chris McGinn. For the past year an…

1
The Story of Carbon Dioxide is the Story of Everything: Interview with Journalist Peter Brannen 42:33

2M ago42:33

42:33

Carbon dioxide is central to the story of Earth from its beginning more than 4 billion years ago all the way up to the present. Peter Brannen joins me to discuss his new book - The Story of CO2 Is the Story of Everything: How Carbon Dioxide Made Our World - an extraordinarily long-term view of the planet's past and future, and why our current path …

1
The Two Hundred Years' War with Michael Livingston 44:59

2M ago44:59

44:59

Although a lot of medieval history is murky, the whys and wherefores – not to mention the timeline – of the Hundred Years’ War are firmly nailed down. Or are they? This week, Danièle speaks with Michael Livingston about why the Hundred Years’ War should actually be called the Two Hundred Years’ War, what actually touched off the conflict, and why w…

1
Data-First Outbound, Building Performance and Trust | Guest: Joe Laskowski 53:21

2M ago53:21

53:21

Data first outbound that performs and protects. Joe Laskowski joins Christian to show how to build compliant outreach that still hits the number. They cover buyer and seller alignment, vendor proof of consent, DNC and STOP handling, AI in outreach, and launching tech quickly without creating risk. Guest: Joe Laskowski, CEO and Managing Partner, Sag…

1
Living and Working in Imperial Babylonia 40:40

2M ago40:40

40:40

We don't usually think of the Neo-Babylonian Empire as one of the economic powerhouses of the ancient world, but this short-lived state actually oversaw one of the most stunning periods of economic growth anywhere before the Industrial Revolution. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook t…

1
Medieval Animal Names with Ben Parsons 44:19

2M ago44:19

44:19

Since time immemorial, we've given animals names, from the sublime to the utterly ridiculous. For everyone who’s looked at a puppy or a kitten and wondered what it should be called – and then called it an embarrassingly silly nickname anyway – this episode is for you. This week, Danièle speaks with Ben Parsons about what medieval people named their…

1
S4E14 – Helping Louisiana Voters Geaux Vote with Lisa Marie Manning Bridges in Orleans Parish 23:20

2M ago23:20

23:20

High Turnout Wide Margins recently traveled to the 40th annual Election Center conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, and spoke with election administrations and officials from across the county about how they do the work of elections in their communities. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Lisa Marie Manning Bridges, the Re…

1
The Ancient Economy from Assyria to Augustus 40:08

3M ago40:08

40:08

What was the ancient economy? Can we even speak of such a singular thing? Today, I introduce the next block of episodes on Tides, an in-depth examination of the cutting edge of knowledge on the ancient economy in the first millennium BC. Patrick's book is now available! Get The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World i…

1
Medieval Wolves with Elizabeth Marshall 39:26

3M ago39:26

39:26

In the dark forests of the Middle Ages – and the modern stories we tell about it – lurks a powerful, beautiful predator. Sometimes big and bad, sometimes a figure of admiration, the medieval wolf was such a big part of English culture, that it found its way not just into stories, but into the language itself. This week, Danièle speaks with Elizabet…

1
Interview with Dr. Owen Rees (Book, The Far Edges of the Known World releases 9/30/25) 47:18

3M ago47:18

47:18

The ancient world was a lot bigger than Greece and Rome. Dr. Owen Rees joins me to discuss his new book on this broader conception of antiquity - The Far Edges of the Known World - and we traverse the globe from Africa to Vietnam to the Black Sea, tracking the contours of a stranger, more diverse, and far more interesting world than we ever knew ex…

1
A New History of the Fourteenth Century with Helen Carr 37:46

3M ago37:46

37:46

The fourteenth-century is one of the most turbulent periods in European history. Famine, war, plague, royal depositions – you name it, this century’s got it. This week, Danièle speaks with Helen Carr about how England fared in these wild times, what her take is on some famous Plantagenets, and why we need to take a fresh look at this calamitous cen…

1
S4E13 – Serving voters at home and those serving overseas with Arlington County, Virginia’s Gretchen Reinemeyer 27:09

3M ago27:09

27:09

High Turnout Wide Margins recently traveled to the 40th annual Election Center conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, and spoke with election administrations and officials from across the county about how they do the work of elections in their communities. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Gretchen Reinemeyer, the General R…

1
Rayones en los iPhone 17 y Air: todo sobre el Scratchgate 25:51

3M ago25:51

25:51

En este episodio hablamos a fondo del llamado Scratchgate de los nuevos iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max y el iPhone Air. ¿Por qué tantos usuarios están reportando rayaduras casi inmediatas en sus dispositivos? Analizamos qué está pasando con los materiales, si Apple realmente ha fallado en la resistencia de estos modelos y cómo afecta a la experiencia de us…

1
Thucydides, the Greatest Historian of All Time: Interview with Robin Waterfield and Professor Polly Low 41:17

3M ago41:17

41:17

Thucydides is perhaps the greatest historian to ever live, a man whose work on the Peloponnesian War has been read, digested, and debated for more than 2400 years. Robin Waterfield and Professor Polly Low have produced a wonderful new translation of Thucydides, and we dicuss the historian, his life and times, and why his history has exercised so mu…

1
Medieval Wills and Testaments with Robert A. Wood 28:38

3M ago28:38

28:38

One of the difficult truths of life in the Middle Ages is that death was never far away. While the vast majority of medieval people owned far fewer possessions than we do today, they were just as concerned with making sure everything was taken care of according to their wishes before they passed. This week, Danièle speaks with Robert A. Wood about …

1
Forensic Medicine and Death Investigation with Sara Butler 49:24

3M ago49:24

49:24

Everyone loves a good medieval whodunit, but how did real people investigate homicides in the Middle Ages? What did they look for? And how did they decide if a person’s death was an unfortunate accident or foul play? This week, Danièle speaks with Sara Butler about forensic medicine, and how death investigation was conducted in medieval England. Yo…

1
Outbound Survival Guide: AI, Robocalls, and Real Compliance: Eric Troutman 1:02:35

3M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

AI is changing outbound fast. So are lawsuits. The “TCPA Czar” Eric Troutman joins Christian to unpack how to run outreach without getting burned. We cover the class action surge, AI-driven calling, robocalls, Do Not Call rules, quiet hours, wrong numbers, reassigned numbers, loyalty SMS pitfalls, and the culture shifts needed to make compliance st…

1
S4E12 – Exploring Alabama Elections with Jefferson County’s Judge Yashiba Glenn Blanchard 25:21

3M ago25:21

25:21

High Turnout Wide Margins recently traveled to the 40th annual Election Center conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, and spoke with election administrations and officials from across the county about how they do the work of elections in their communities. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Judge Yashiba Glenn Blanchard in J…

1
The Celts Invade Greece 40:52

4M ago40:52

40:52

The Celts invaded Greece in 280-279 BC, an entirely unforeseen breakthrough of a nearly unknown people into the mainstream of the Hellenistic world. Tens of thousands of Celts poured through the passes of the Balkans, killed a Macedonian king in battle, and ravaged huge swathes of the heart of the Greek world. How and why did this happen Patrick's …

1
Alexander's Successors and the Danube Frontier 41:09

4M ago41:09

41:09

While Alexander the Great's successors were fighting over control of his empire, Celtic-speaking migrants were moving east along the Danube River, mostly unseen and unnoticed by the Greeks to their south. The Macedonian kings should've been paying more attention, because soon, those Celts would launch one of the largest invasions of Greece in recor…

1
History in Flames with Robert Bartlett 46:08

4M ago46:08

46:08

Part of the reason a lot of people figure nothing much went on during the Middle Ages is because we’ve lost a whole lot of sources telling us what actually did happen. Through malice and misfortune, medieval manuscripts have been destroyed in their thousands. So, how do we know what may have gone up in smoke? And what can we do to keep our beloved …

1
Apple Event 2025: iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3 y el nuevo Apple Watch – Resumen y primeras impresiones 36:28

4M ago36:28

36:28

¡Bienvenidos al especial Apple Event 2025! En este episodio repasamos todos los detalles de la esperada presentación: desde los nuevos iPhone 17 con sus innovaciones en cámara, batería y diseño, hasta los flamantes AirPods Pro 3 con mejoras en audio y cancelación activa de ruido. Analizamos también las novedades del Apple Watch, nuevas funciones de…

1
The First Cities North of the Alps: Interview with Professor Manuel Fernandez-Götz 41:46

4M ago41:46

41:46

The European Iron Age is known almost solely through archaeology, and the material record of the period is still showing us fascinating new aspects of ancient life. Professor Manuel Fernandez-Götz of Oxford joins me to talk about his incredible research on the Iron Age and the first cities to ever appear north of the Alps. Patrick's book is now ava…

1
Æthelstan, First King of England with David Woodman 48:31

4M ago48:31

48:31

On September 4, 925 – 1100 years to the day this episode is released – King Æthelstan was crowned at Kingston-upon-Thames. Æthelstan is most often talked about in the context of the famous Battle of Brunanburh, but maybe we should remember him instead as the first king of England. This week, Danièle speaks with David Woodman about Æthelstan’s life,…

1
S4E11 – Connecting with College Voters with Eddy Zerbe from the Students Learn Students Vote Coalition 26:18

4M ago26:18

26:18

High Turnout Wide Margins recently traveled to the 40th annual Election Center conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, and spoke with election administrations and officials from across the county about how they do the work of elections in their communities. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Eddy Zerbe. He’s the deputy direct…