From the Desk of Glen
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The Taiping Rebellion III - The Gong Show
On this episode Bry and Glen discuss the end of the beginning of the end of the beginning of the decline of both the Qing and Taiping!
The Taiping Rebellion II - The Hong, Hong Trailers
This week Bry and Glen look to the British Opium Wars and the early successes of Hong's Taiping Rebellion! Surely (?) he is the brother of Jesus. Or whatever.
The Taiping Rebellion I - Confucius is Sects
On this, the first episode of Bry's first official series The Boners dive into the late Qing Dynasty and the early days of what would foment into the Taiping Rebellion!
Listener Request Month - The Creole Master Cycle
On the FINAL episode of our inaugural LISTENER REQUEST MONTH Bry and Glen tackle the Alcibiades-esque character of Francisco de Miranda. He pretty much went everywhere and met everybody. Just like Glen!
Listener Request Month - Just Shake Your Rumps!
The week LISTENER REQUEST MONTH ROLLS ON with Bry and Glen discussing historical Micro-States! They ARE the real thing!
Listener Request Month: KGC & the Sunshine Band
Listener Request Month continues as Bry and Glen try to find the truth behind the Knights of the Golden Circle! There really ain't much!
Listener Request Month: Weimar? Well, why not?
This week Listener Request Month continues with Bry and Glen discussing the six major political parties of the Weimar Republic and speculate wildly as to why they failed to resist...well, you know the rest...
Listener Request Month: Oyo! Oyo! Oyo Empire!
This week Bry and Glen dive into LISTENER REQUEST MONTH and discuss the West African OYO EMPIRE!
The Yugoslavian Civil War VI - Slobo-done
This week Bry and Glen discuss the end of both the Yugoslavian Civil War and Milosevic! Other BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS AWAIT YOU! Don't forget to get your requests in! [email protected] @lesserpodcast
The Yugoslavian Civil War V - The Siege of Sarajevo
Lighter on the jokes this week, but Bry and Glen soldier on for a discussion on one of history's bleakest events: The Siege of Sarajevo.
The Yugoslavian War IV - How to Lose a "Y" in 10 Days
WE'RE BACK BABY! On this episode Bry and Glen discuss the 10 days that changed Yugoslavia forever.
The Yugoslavian Civil War III - Yugo Your Way, I'llgo Mine
On this episode we explore the ideas of Dobrica Cosic and the Kosovo riots of 1981 and how they, yes, eventually, lead to the Yugoslavian Civil War!
The Lesser Bonus-Partes - You Got Serb'd
On this special BONUS episode ("Bonus" with a "U", for the fans!) Bry and Glen discuss the between war "Kingdom" period of Yugoslavia. And why that was bullocks.
The Yugoslavian Civil War II - Turan Turan
On this episode David and Glen turn the chairs FORWARD, put on the corduroy jackets with the elbow patches, stroke their beards thoughtfully, and discuss the myriad ideas that tore apart and unified the Balkans at the SAME TIME!
The Yugoslavian Civil War I - Kosovo, That's Where We Wanna Go
The new series is here! On this episode, David and Glen discuss the power of the Battle of Kosovo and it's modern day resonance as a piece of nationalistic propaganda. That's because no one knows exactly what happened!
The Yugoslavian Civil War Pre-Show with Barbara4u2c!
Before we dive into the official series Glen sat down to have a conversation with YouTube star Barbara Horvath to discuss her memories of growing up in Slovenia in the aftermath of the war, current European attitudes toward the conflict, and why Glen doesn't seem to know the difference between Central and Eastern Europe! Find Barbara at: https://www.youtube.com/user/Barbara4u2c
Glonzo: Nationalism, Our Bodies, and Ourselves
Glen was sick for a week! This ground the gears of the assembly line at Boner HQ to a screeching halt! But, before we course-correct, Glen turned the necessity of a lack of a prepared episode into a new feature and an introduction to the new series! Behold: GLONZO!
Who's Down With P.O.P.E?
This week Glen is joined by special guest Bry for a grab-bag of weird popes! Trust me. It gets weird.
The Plantagenet Dynasty VIII - Not Richard, But Dick
Including bonus content this is without a doubt our longest series yet. Thannnnnks Regan! Join us as we discuss the tumultuous reign of Richard II, the true LAST PLANTAGENET!
The Plantagenet Dynasty VII - Eddie & the Crusaders
On this episode David and Glen present a SUPER-SIZE EDITION of Edward III, The Black Prince, The Black Death, The 100 Years War, and...did we miss anything? Probably...
The Plantagenet Dynasty VI - Ed II, Brute
On this episode David and Glen discuss the controversial reign of Edward II. Was he as bad as people say. The answer, as with most historical figures, is a resounding "Maaaaaaaybe?"
The Plantagenet Dynasty V - Edward Schism-hands
On this episode Glen takes a solo journey into the world of Prince Edward I "Longshanks." He HAS to be true!
Third Annual Boner Prom!
This week we're taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming to celebrate Boners past and present and YOU'RE INVITED! The whole gang has showed up to praise Glen.
The Plantagenet Dynasty IV - The Red Barons
On this episode Regan and Glen suck a lemon and discuss yet another round of a desperate King and his impudent barons! Stuff happens!
The Plantagenet Dynasty III - Dear John Letter
On this episode Regan and Glen discuss the rather complicated reign of King John. He's everything you want him to be, and more! Plus, stay the hell away from the mangroves!
The Plantagenet Dynasty II: Richard & Sal
On this episode Regan and Glen talk about one of History's greatest hits: King Richard the Lionheart!
The Lesser Bonus-Partes!: Normans Fell
On this episode David and Glen turn the chairs around and rap about the Norman Conquest of England! It's the Lesser Bonapartes, for Kids! You know it, you love it. Now come tell us what we got completely wrong!
The Plantagenet Dynasty I - And then there's Maude!
On this episode, our first in our series on the Plantagenet Dynasty. Regan and Glen console each other while trying to figure out the early family tree!
The Violent Femmes III - The Regan Administration
On this episode we introduce newest member of the LB family Regan Jones! And she joins Glen to discuss her favorite women throughout history!
The Mossi Kingdoms IV - Cheers & Algiers
David and Glen and a British guy and a French guy discuss imperial Mossi and its eventual liberation! This one actually ends late episode rage-free!
The Mossi Kingdoms III - Ride the Songhai Country
On this episode David and Glen discuss the events leading up to the height of the Mossi Kingdoms era and what made The French start sniffing around the joint. Major Spoilers ahead!
The Mossi Kingdoms II - The Moghos: We Got the Beat
On this episode David and Glen discuss Government and Culture in the Mossi Kingdoms.
The Mossi Kingdoms I - Tenkodogo Breakin' My Heart
On this episode David and Glen traverse the frustrating but fascinating sources for the foundation of the Mossi Kingdoms! And mostly hold it together. Mostly.
Games, Workshopped
It's spring break! WOOOOOOOOOO! And the boys need a break in-between series! So they talked about their favorite stupid games throughout history! It turned into a stupid game of technical difficulty! But enjoy it anyway! The new series begins in one week!
Twentieth-Century Afghanistan VIII - Revolution #9
On this episode Glen and Kris discuss the end of the Soviet/Afghanistan war, the rise of the Taliban, and how this relates to The October Revolution, WWII, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.
The Lesser Bonus-Partes - Afghan Legends!
Before the finale this Saturday enjoy a laid-back "hats backward" episode with David as we discuss some more Pashtun myths and legends!
Twentieth-Century Afghanistan VI - Send Morrison-Knudsen
A little more lambskin in the game this week and David and Glen discuss the "Golden Age" of Afghanistan and the tragic circumstances of "Ghost Bay"
Twentieth-Century Afghanistan V - Cargo 200
Three Cheers to the three gentlement discussing today's morbid stories about the Afghanistan war, involving the Soviet Union and its citizens. Special guest - a living Soviet Union citizen with experience of the time!
Twentieth-Century Afghanistan IV - Uzbek, Sea Change
On this episode, David and Glen dive even deeper into Afghanistan culture and myth-making! Wait, THAT was the start of the "Golden Age"?!
Twentieth-Century Afghanistan III - Git Carter
On this episode, Glen takes a solo turn at the mic to describe the narrative of President Jimmy Carter and the US response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Twentieth-Century Afghanistan II - Khan Hardly Wait
On this episode, Glen is joined by Boner David to discuss Afghanistani culture and the early 20th century political. Catch it!
Twentieth-Century Afghanistan I - Rambo III
On this, the first episode of our most ambitious series since the last one, we welcome back Kristaps of the Eastern Border podcast to discuss the causes and immediate aftermath of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan! Word War I on Wednesday
Common Scents
While we're prepping the next series Glen stops to do a little group therapy with himself. We also bring back Kristaps! This episode might be cathartic for you. It might piss you off. You might just not care. You can always skip it and wait until Saturday! Political punditry is just another scam.
The Republic of Venice VI - The Style Council
On this episode, we say goodbye to Daniel again for the first time and goodbye to Venice. Hello, Goodbye, Venice!
The Republic of Venice V - Cretan Hop
On this episode, Daniel and Glen discuss the decline(?) and fall(?) of two of the great superpowers of the early modern age. And we welcome the return of bad-ass "Pretend Time"! Something for everyone!
The Republic of Venice IV - Leave it to Besieger
On this episode of The Most Serene Podcast, Daniel and Glen discuss The Black Death, The Plague Doctor, and The Fall of Byzantium. No, that's not the line-up of The 2017 Maryland Death Fest.
The Republic of Venice III - Partition at Ground Zero
Daniel and Glen tiptoe carefully around the Fourth Crusade in order to discuss the events directly before and after. Constantinople, I hate you! I love you!
The Republic of Venice II - Doge Houses, A.D.
On this episode of Our Most Serene Podcast Daniel and Glen explore the often-overlooked, and nigh-incomprehensible Doge election process! Then they look at the not-at-all overlooked First Crusade! Jolly Old Saint Nick makes an appearance!
The Republic of Venice I - Venice, If You Will
On this, the triumphant guest-starring return of our beloved Daniel, our Boners take a deep dive into the history of Venice! What makes a Republic? Only Victor Mature's hairdresser knows for sure!
La Revolucion Mexicana X - Diaz
The endish is here! Join Glen this week as he describes how the end of La Revolucion looks a lot like the end of "Casino"