Best Thones Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 102: Greeting Gregory 1:02:09

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In today's episode we run through the election of Gregory the 7, watch Henry do something clever and seemingly break up the Saxon rebellion, all while Milan is in total chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 101: The Saxon Rebellion 43:20

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In today's episode Henry IV finally takes the reigns of power. And begins making some questionable decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 100B: Power of the Popes with Gregg of Popeular History 48:26

8M ago48:26

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In part 2 of my discussion with Gregg, we examine the concept of Papal supremacy in the middle ages based on the evidence already discussed in the show, and how the modern Catholic Church might feel about it in terms of later doctrinal developments. https://www.popeularhistory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 100A: A Very Catholic Conversation with Gregg of Popeular History 44:40

8M ago44:40

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In part a of today's episode, Ben sits down with Gregg from Popeular History Podcast to discuss things about modern Catholicism, such as how many murders is too many murders. Fun Fact: This episode was recorded during the sede vacante between the death of Francis and the election of Leo XIV. https://www.popeularhistory.com/ Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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Episode 99: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? 1:11:00

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In this episode Henry tries to rescue the pope, then doesn't. Then he tries to get a divorce, then doesn't. Finally, he crushes a revolt in Saxony with the help of the wealthy and popular Otto of Northeim. Henry tries to force him to show up and fight a judicial duel, but he doesn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Minisode Update: Still Alive, Intelligent Speech 4:26

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https://intelligentspeechonline.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 98: Ah no 33:18

1y ago33:18

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The Coup of Kaiserwerth has rocked the empire, allowing the reformist party to consolidate the papacy and forcing a deadly confrontation in Milan. But surely it will be worth it as the new leader of the regency council consolidates power for the greater good! Right? wait who is this guy anyway. Well, Ah. No. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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Episode 97: Minority Report 1:06:19

1+ y ago1:06:19

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Agnes tries to run the minority without Victor. Godfrey gets his brother named Pope. Milan breaks down into anarchy. Otto of Northeim fails to invade Hungary. Henry IV sees a really cool boat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 96: Another Mourning Thone-r 1:06:46

1+ y ago1:06:46

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In this episode our narrative begins as I fill everyone in on the early lives of Henry IV, Matilda De Canossa, and their parents. https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/ https://www.presidenciespodcast.com/about/ I may have said this wrong in the show. Forehead smack. Sorry Jerry! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…

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Episode 95: Source Tags and Codes 18:59

2y ago18:59

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In addition to referencing the classic 2002 psycadelic rock album, this episode dives into our sources for the investiture controversy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 94: Podiversiary DND One Off 2:20:16

2y ago2:20:16

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This episode is a podiversiary one off in which Bry and Fry from Pontifacts, Roberto from Tzar Power, David from The Siecle, and Josh from Grand Dukes of the West all get to explore northern Italy in the year 927. https://pontifacts.podbean.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tsar-power/id1632832824 https://granddukesofthewest.com/ http://th…

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Episode 93: John to Victor 33:06

2y ago33:06

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We finish up our speed run of the history of the papacy in the years leading up to the kingship of Henry IV. Things get real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This is Episode 92: Ottonian Interference 1:11:56

2+ y ago1:11:56

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It begins. In this episode we talk about the popes that ruled during the time period of the Ottos. In so doing we take a closer look at the pornocracy of the papacy and learn why it actually was all a big misunderstanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 91: A Chat with Marco 1:45:57

2+ y ago1:45:57

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Marco Capelli stops by to discuss all things early medieval Italian. Yard sales, silly wars, and what the heck ever happened top the senate anyway? Marco Capelli is the brilliant host of Storia d'Italia - a podcast telling the story of the History of Italy - in Italian. This interview is in English. Please do tell any Italian speakers you know abou…

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Episode 90: Making a Papal States 1:10:15

2+ y ago1:10:15

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In this episode we learn why having rules governing elections is good, by looking at a series of elections without them. Check out Gregg's podcast: https://www.popeularhistory.com/ My website: https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebly.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 89: The Secularish Government of Rome 56:26

2+ y ago56:26

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In this episode we examine the secular institutions of the Roman government and discuss how they helped the popes run the city. Please donate to my Go Fund Me https://gofund.me/59fe7277 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 88: The Popes Lived in a Society, Man 56:13

2+ y ago56:13

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Today we learn the important lesson that cohost Duncan has never been fed in his entire life. Also, we learn about the geography, economy, and civil administration of Rome in the middle ages. Andrew learns about the importance of friendship. Grand Dukes of the West: https://granddukesofthewest.com/ History of Alexander: https://hellenisticagepodca…

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Episode 87: Popes and Rome 50:19

3y ago50:19

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You all rule, thanks so much for your patience and support. In todays episode we look at the rise of the papacy in the early middle ages and the importance of the city of Rome in that rise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Minisode January 4 2023 7:29

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light at the end of the tunnel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 86: Munitions Disasters of New Jersey 45:11

3y ago45:11

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To tide everyone over and to observe the podiversiary, here is the audio of my presentation at Intelligent Speech from June. It is about explosions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hard Times Minisode 22:11

3+ y ago22:11

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An update on what is happening and why, in semi real time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 85: Conrad the Salty and Son 1:25:46

3+ y ago1:25:46

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In this episode we look at the first two emperors of the Salian dynasty. What did these rulers of the German Roman Empire do that could have led to the disasters to come? Well, not much. Sorry. Spoilers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 84: The Ottonians 1:13:03

3+ y ago1:13:03

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In today's very inconvenient episode I speed run the Ottonian dynasty from Henry I to Henry II. Confused as to why they are called the Ottonians? You will have to listen to understand! Also reappearing for special cameos: Adelheid! Spoleto! Andrew! Thousands of dead people! https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/ https://wittenbergtowestphalia…

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Intelligent Speech 2022! 1:25

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https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/ Code w2w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 83: Medieval Kingship Part 2: The Becoming 42:27

4y ago42:27

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We know it is good to be the king, but how does one becomes the king? Highlights include the revelation that no one has ever known how to placate angry old men at public gatherings. https://whythoapodcast.weebly.com/ https://history.illinoisstate.edu/about/recounting_the_past/Spring%202020.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3MzxdlLIb30SJi58G0XOLELDPKmLhWA-EDlAuTjSenzj…

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Episode 102: Greeting Gregory 1:02:09

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Episode 101: The Saxon Rebellion 43:20

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Episode 100B: Power of the Popes with Gregg of Popeular History 48:26

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Episode 100A: A Very Catholic Conversation with Gregg of Popeular History 44:40

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Episode 99: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? 1:11:00

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Minisode Update: Still Alive, Intelligent Speech 4:26

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Episode 98: Ah no 33:18

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Episode 97: Minority Report 1:06:19

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Episode 96: Another Mourning Thone-r 1:06:46

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Episode 95: Source Tags and Codes 18:59

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Episode 94: Podiversiary DND One Off 2:20:16

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Episode 93: John to Victor 33:06

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This is Episode 92: Ottonian Interference 1:11:56

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Episode 91: A Chat with Marco 1:45:57

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Episode 90: Making a Papal States 1:10:15

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Episode 89: The Secularish Government of Rome 56:26

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Episode 88: The Popes Lived in a Society, Man 56:13

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Episode 87: Popes and Rome 50:19

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Minisode January 4 2023 7:29

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Episode 86: Munitions Disasters of New Jersey 45:11

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Hard Times Minisode 22:11

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Episode 85: Conrad the Salty and Son 1:25:46

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Episode 84: The Ottonians 1:13:03

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Intelligent Speech 2022! 1:25

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Episode 83: Medieval Kingship Part 2: The Becoming 42:27