Highkey Obsessed

On today's episode of Highkey Obsessed: Toil and Trouble, Cassie and Thomas are joined by Dr. Kristin Bezio to talk about the relationship between the Witch Trials of Early Modern Europe and the Reformation! Their conversation covers such illuminating topics as... Why was England so witch hunt light? What exactly was the impact of the Reformation on witch panics? How did people react to MacBeth back in the day? All that and much, much more on another episode of the greatest podcast in the multiverse!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Learn more about Dr. Bezio here: https://jepson.richmond.edu/faculty/bios/kbezio/ Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfYouTube: @HighkeyObsessedPodcastWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.comEmail: highkeyobsessedpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Highkey Obsessed: Toil and Trouble, Cassie and Thomas are joined by Dr. Jan Machielsen to talk about his recently published book The Basque Witch-Hunt: A Secret History and the Basque witch hunt itself. Their lively conversation covers the origins of the Basque witch hunt, the witch hunters involved, Dr. Machielsen's stunning research in compiling his book, and their latest obsessions! All this and more on another episode of the best podcast in the multiverse!You can follow Dr. Machielsen on Bluesky and you can find his book here. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfYouTube: @HighkeyObsessedPodcastWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.comEmail: highkeyobsessedpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Highkey Obsessed: Toil and Trouble, Cassie and Thomas are joined by Stacie Murphy author of The Witches Secret ! They discuss her books, her writing process, the best witches in popculture, her latest obsessions and MUCH MORE!You can follow Stacie on Bluesky, Instagram and Facebook, and stay up to date on her website. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfYouTube: @HighkeyObsessedPodcastWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.comEmail: highkeyobsessedpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Highkey Obsessed: Toil and Trouble, Cassie and Thomas are joined by their friend Ivana to talk about the storied history of witches in pop culture! They fall into rabbit holes, discuss which famous magical women are and aren't witches, chat about their favorite witches, and much much more!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfYouTube: @HighkeyObsessedPodcastWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.comEmail: highkeyobsessedpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Highkey Obsessed: Toil and Trouble, Cassie leads a discussion on the Great Scottish Witch Hunt(s)! She leads Thomas through a discussion of the many Great Scottish Witch Hunts all bearing the same name, King James' involvement in the trials, his decision to write a demonological text book, the Royal Succession and much, much more!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfYouTube: @HighkeyObsessedPodcastWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.comEmail: highkeyobsessedpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Highkey Obsessed: Toil and Trouble, Thomas and Cassie discuss the anti-woman sentiment of the witch trials, the ways that being anti-witch was really a means of being anti-woman. They talk about some examples of the push and pull of women's rights, the ways that the witch panics of the period were in some ways a response to advancements women made during the Middle Ages, how the women they covered last season were victims of the same attitudes that brought about the witch hunts and much, MUCH, more!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfYouTube: @HighkeyObsessedPodcastWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.comEmail: highkeyobsessedpodcast@gmail.comIn Defense of Witches by Mona Chollet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode Highkey Obsessed: Toil and Trouble, Thomas and Cassie discuss the witch trial of Helena Scheuberin and the villainous demonologist Heinrich Kramer whose infamous work the Malleus Maleficarum would be the architect of centuries of pain to follow. They discuss Helena's life, what led to the accusations of witchcraft being levied against her, Kramer's life, why he was a weird incel obsessed with witches, who nobody really liked. All this and more on the latest episode of the best podcast in the multiverse!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfYouTube: @HighkeyObsessedPodcastWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.comEmail: highkeyobsessedpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and Welcome to... a brand new season of Highkey Obsessed!Today, Thomas and Cassie kick off Highkey Obsessed: Toil and Trouble, a whole new season of the greatest podcast in the multiverse dedicated to diving deep into historic witch trials and witch hunts. They break down what exactly is a witch, why they're covering this topic, and what to expect on this season of the pod. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfYouTube: @HighkeyObsessedPodcastWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.comEmail: highkeyobsessedpodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this, a special Halloween Bonus episode of Highkey Obsessed...Cassie and Thomas give some updates on the next season of Addicted to Heroines aka Highkey Obsessed: Toil and Trouble, where the two will dive deep into everything witches and witch trials. Next they engage in a hyper competitive draft of witchy content from pop culture, before discussing their latest obsessions! All this and more on another episode of the best episode in the Twilight Zone!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this, the final episode of the best podcast in cinema, Thomas and Ben talk about the greatest movie of all time Unstoppable, Tony Scott's 2009 train movie epic masterpiece. They discuss the movie's best scenes, characters, quotes (make up some fake expressions), dish out some tidbits and discuss their latest obsessions. All this and more on another episode of the greatest podcast on turf. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @howlerpodWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the best podcast in cinema... it's a crossover episode! Thomas is joined by his cohost Cassie AND the dynamic duo Erin Ayers and Ben Reinert from HowlerPod for the penultimate episode of the extravaganza that is Train Movie Summer! Up this week is Source Code the 2011 sci-fi thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Vera Farmiga, Jeffrey Wright and Michelle Monaghan. They discuss their issues with the movie and chop it up into the categories we all know and love, plus a few more invented on the spot! All this plus what they're highkey obsessed with this and more!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @howlerpodWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the best podcast in the multiverse...Thomas is joined by Ben from HowlerPod as continue Train Movie Summer with a discussion of 2016's South Korean Zombie Train Movie Epic Train to Busan, an incredible and lasting movie. The pair discuss their favorite scenes, characters, the epic zombie action, and conclude with a discussion on Deadpool & Wolverine. All this, plus our latest obsessions on this week's episode of Highkey Obsessed!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @howlerpodWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the best podcast in the multiverse... Thomas is joined by Ben from HowlerPod as the pair kick off Train Movie Summer with a conversation on Snowpiercer, Bong Joon-Ho's 2013 dystopian sci-fi masterpiece. Join them for a discussion of the movies best moments, characters, quotes, the brilliant performances, insane cast, dynamic action, and incredibly poignant themes and messages. All this, plus our latest obsessions on this week's episode of Highkey Obsessed!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @howlerpodWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the finale of Highkey Obsessed: Addicted to Heroines, Thomas and Cassie discuss Kitty Genovese whose tragic murder has been used as an anecdote in countless psychology courses and textbooks throughout the years. On this episode we focus on the life of Kitty, the person at the center of the story and try to paint the full portrait of who she was before being turned into a morality tale. They also discuss their latest obsessions, Train Movie Summer, and what's next for the pod!All this and more on another episode of the best podcast in the universe!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas and Cassie discuss video games, the experience of female gamers and streamers today, and the gaming industry. They are also joined by Dr. Kristin M. S. Bezio, a historian, Shakespearean Scholar, pop-culture critic, and gamer, for an incredible dive into the history of women in video games and the gaming industry. All this and more on another action packed episode of the best podcast in the cyberverse!Dr. Bezio's Bio: https://jepson.richmond.edu/faculty/bios/kbezio/Dr. Kristin M. S. Bezio, professor of leadership studies and associate dean of academic affairs at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, integrates the study of literature into the leadership studies curriculum. Her areas of specialization include leadership in literature, video games, and film; leadership in performance; and cultural and political history in early modern England (including Shakespeare). Her teaching and research focus on the ways in which literature, drama, film, and video games have influenced society and the way people think about issues of leadership and followership. Her interests include 16th- and 17th-century literature and spycraft, women's literature, comparative literature, drama and performance, directing, acting, rhetoric and composition, and new media. She is the author of "The Eye of the Crown: The Development and Evolution of the Elizabethan Secret Service" and "Staging Power in Tudor and Stuart English History Plays: History, Political Thought, and the Redefinition of Sovereignty." She also is a company member and technical director for Host of Sparrows Aerial Circus. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Cassie and Thomas talk about the life of Rosa Parks, including both before and after the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Reconstruction, and the Montgomery Bus Boycott with an emphasis on the women who made it possible including Claudette Colvin and Joann Robinson. All this and more on another episode of the best podcast in the world!Content Warning Time Stamps: Warning comes at 28 minutes 20 seconds and the conversation ends just before 31 minutes and 6 secondsResources for More Information: The Women Behind the Montgomery Bus Boycott At the Dark End of the StreetResource List on Highkey ObsessedIf you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Cassie and Thomas talk about Flora MacDonald and the famous story of her rescue of the Bonnie Prince Charlie during the last Jacobite Rebellion. They also talk about women of the 45, the role of women in the Jacobite Rebellion, and men's reactions to an exhibit centered around these contributions. All this and more on another episode of the best podcast in the world!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Thomas and Cassie talk about THE pirate queen of the South China Sea, Zheng Yi Sao! A woman who would revolutionize piracy in the region, and bring the mighty Qing Dynasty to its knees. Also, Thomas' mic came unplugged with around 20 minutes left in the episode, so you get to hear crappy audio, so extra fun!All this and more on another episode of the best podcast in the MultiVerse!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Thomas and Cassie talk about the Queen of Fences: Fredericka "Marm" Mandelbaum an absolute unit of a woman who towered both literally, and figuratively over the criminal underbelly of gilded age New York City. Cassie leads Thomas through her life, some of her escapades, with some patented digressions along the way. All this and more on another episode of the best podcast in the Milky Way!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Thomas and Cassie talk about the Connecticut Witch Trials, a truly understudied portion of American history. They talk about the origins of witch trials in the early modern period, witch trials in North America, the Connecticut Witch Trials themselves, and the lingering legacy they have. All this and more on another banger episode of the greatest podcast on Earth!Witchcraft a History in Thirteen Trials by Marion GibsonConnecticut Witch Trials Exoneration ProjectIf you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Thomas and Cassie are joined by the AMAZING Erin Ayers, half of the dynamic duo that is HowlerPod a podcast dedicated to the Red Rising series by Pierce Brown. After the intro, Cassie leads Erin and Thomas through the life of Julie D'Aubigny aka Mademoiselle Maupin, a swashbuckling, cross dressing, fencing, opera singing bad ass of history. Erin and HowlerPod can be found on...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howlerpod/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.howlerpod.com/If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Thomas and Cassie are joined by the remarkable Peebs, a passionate conservationist, and the brilliant artist behind PB Doodles, Wild Brewed, and so much more!The trio discuss Jane Goodall, her life, accomplishments, and of course her efforts around conservation. All this and more on another action packed episode of Highkey Obsessed! Peebs can be found on...Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user/posts?u=74660976Dr. Goodall's Hopecast interview with Robin Wall Kimmerer: https://news.janegoodall.org/2022/02/27/robin-kimmerer-hopecast-s2-ep14/If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and Welcome to... a brand new season of Highkey Obsessed!Today, Cassie and Thomas kick off the first episode of Highkey Obsessed: Addicted to Heroines with a discussion on Agrippina the Younger. Cassie reveals some the origins, successes, failures, and misconceptions of the first Empress of Rome. All that, and more on Highkey Obsessed!Dr. Emma Southon: https://www.emmasouthon.com/ If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and Welcome to... a brand new season of Highkey Obsessed! Today, Thomas is joined by his new cohost Cassie of Sharkbate's Bookshelf to introduce season five of Highkey Obsessed. They introduce the new season of the show, reveal the season's subheading, and ask each other a series of questions to help the audience get to know them a little better. All this, and more on Highkey Obsessed!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas discusses then long awaited Battle of Gaugamela, Alexander's final, decisive battle with Darius III, which essentially brought about the end of the Achaemenid Persian Empire. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkeyobsessedpodcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas discusses the Siege of Gaza, its aftermath, and whether Alexander the Great was truly guilty of some truly barbaric accusations leveled at him. He also dishes on what's next for the show and asks for some audience input!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkeyobsessedpodcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Highkey Obsessed Thomas delves into Alexander the Great's siege of Tyre in 332 BCE. A very exciting, very cool, siege that encapsulates a lot of the reasons the ancients bestowed Alexander with the title the Great. All this and more on an action packed episode of Highkey Obsessed!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkeyobsessedpodcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Highkey Obsessed Thomas delves into all things the Battle of Issus. He gives a brief introduction to Darius III of Persia, talks about the lead up to Alexander's first engagement with the Persian King, the battle itself, and its aftermath. Next time, the Sieges of Tyre and Gaza.All this and more on an action packed episode of Highkey Obsessed!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkeyobsessedpodcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas begins his 4(ish) part series on the military career and abilities of Alexander the Great. In this episode he analyzes some of the smaller battles and engagements Alexander fought in, specifically choosing those which reflect a variety of important facets of his abilities. He also discusses the Battle of the Granicus River, Alexander's first major engagement against a Persian army!All this and more on an action packed episode of Highkey Obsessed!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkeyobsessedpodcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas delves into the relationships, with a focus on the romantic relationships, of Alexander the Great. Were he and Hephaestion lovers? Did he have a torrid two week long sex romp with the queens of the Amazons? Important questions we strive to answer on this week's episode!Apologies for a few spots of touchy audio in this episode, still very much getting used to the new mic, thank you for your patience! If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkeyobsessedpodcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas continues his coverage of Alexander the Great with a rambly deep dive into Alexander's skill, or lack thereof at managing his wealth. He discusses the minting of coins throughout Alexander's reign, his accrual of wealth, money, and treasure, and his inability to control his treasurers. Next episode, Alexander the Lover. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkeyobsessedpodcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Thomas delves into the early Kingship of Alexander the Great, including an investigation into the assassination of his father, moves Alexander took to solidify his power, and a discussion of the young king's financial inheritance. All this and more on Alexander the King!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkeyobsessedpodcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Thomas gives an update on the schedule for the remaining season before diving deep into Alexander the Great's life in the time before he became King. He discusses his parents, portends surrounding his birth, his upbringing, and more!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkeyobsessedpodcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Highkey Obsessed, Thomas dives shallowly into the life of Alexander the Great, hitting every major milestone of his life at a surface level. Next week: Alexander the HeirIf you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkeyobsessedpodcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast.Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas finally wraps up his deep dive into Philip II of Macedon and lays out his plans to cover the Alexander the Great at long last. We very quickly run through the last years of Philip's life beginning in 356 BCE and ending in 336 BCE with his death. Next week: Alexander: BrieflyWarning: The End of This Episode Contains Heavy Content, a warning is issued in the episode and there is a 3 second gap for you to change, but I wanted to give a heads up just to be safe.If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkeyobsessedpodcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast.Thanks for listening!Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/highkeyobsessed?fan_landing=trueInstagram: @highkey_obsessed_podcastTwitter: @HighkeyOPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special Halloween Bonus Episode of Highkey Obsessed, Thomas is joined by Dylan D. Erwin and Dylan Cole Black to draft the iconic horror movie characters, locations and monsters. Be sure to vote on Instagram for who you think had the best draft. All this and more on a very special episode of Highkey Obsessed.If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkeyobsessedpodcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast.Thanks for listening!Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/highkeyobsessed?fan_landing=trueInstagram: @highkey_obsessed_podcastTwitter: @HighkeyOPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today, a special Halloweekend Bonus Episode, Thomas talks to paranormal researcher and author Aaron Deese of Hey Strangeness about his upcoming book The Texas Dogman Triangle. They also discuss Aaron's work with the Small Town Monsters crew not only through their new publishing arm, but also on their upcoming documentary based on his book! All this and more on a very special episode of Highkey Obsessed. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkeyobsessedpodcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast.Thanks for listening!Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/highkeyobsessed?fan_landing=trueInstagram: @highkey_obsessed_podcastTwitter: @HighkeyOPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas covers the very very busy first three years of Philip II of Macedonia's reign. During this brief period he is able to take his Kingdom from the brink of disaster to the brink of dominating the Greek world. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkeyobsessedpodcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast.Thanks for listening!Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/highkeyobsessed?fan_landing=trueInstagram: @highkey_obsessed_podcastTwitter: @HighkeyOPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas gives an overview of Ancient Macedonian history ending with Philip II's ascension to the throne. This is the first of three episodes on Alexander the Great's father, a transformational and epic figure by any measure.If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkeyobsessedpodcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast.Thanks for listening!Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/highkeyobsessed?fan_landing=trueInstagram: @highkey_obsessed_podcastTwitter: @HighkeyOPodcast Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas dives into the Greco-Persian Wars, trying to explain some of the origins of the animosity between the Greeks and Persians that remain to the time of Alexander the Great. Next up? Philip II of Macedon!Helpful Link: https://highkeyobsessed.com/2022/08/09/helpful-links-for-the-greco-persian-wars/ If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkey_obsessed_podcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast.Thanks for listening!Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/highkeyobsessed?fan_landing=trueInstagram: @highkey_obsessed_podcastTwitter: @HighkeyOPodcast Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas delves into the history of the Achaemenid Persian Empire. Beginning just before the reign of Cyrus II and taking you through each of his successors through Darius III he covers the political, social, and military circumstances that left the mighty empire ripe for collapse. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkey_obsessed_podcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast.Thanks for listening!Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/highkeyobsessed?fan_landing=trueInstagram: @highkey_obsessed_podcastTwitter: @HighkeyOPodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas provides an overview of Ancient Greek history with a focus on the Classical Age and other key points that are necessary to provide context into the coming events. A lot of history is covered pretty quickly. Helpful Link: https://highkeyobsessed.com/2022/07/25/helpful-guides-on-ancient-greece/ If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkey_obsessed_podcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast.Thanks for listening!Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/highkeyobsessed?fan_landing=trueInstagram: @highkey_obsessed_podcastTwitter: @HighkeyOPodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Season Four Premiere! On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas kicks off the season long deep dive into Alexander the Great with an episode zero. He talks about the plans for this season, why this subject and history in general are important, and the sources we have for the history he's covering this season. Coming on Friday, a brief history of Ancient Greece with a focus on the Classical Age. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkey_obsessed_podcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast. Thanks for listening!Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/highkeyobsessed?fan_landing=true Instagram: @highkey_obsessed_podcastTwitter: @HighkeyOPodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Highkey Obsessed, the Season Three Finale, Thomas is joined by Sean and JT to draft their favorite heist movie characters. They must select one member in a variety of categories in order to pull off their dream heist, the twist? It's competitive, so once someone is picked, they're off the board. Be sure to let us know who won the draft on Instagram! And remember to stay tuned for more news on Season Four (coming in July) and be on the look out for the offseason episodes that will be dropping in the meantime. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkey_obsessed_podcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast. We also have a new website www.highkeyobsessed.com and an email highkeyobsessedpodcast@gmail.com, so pretty fancy stuff. Thanks for listening! Instagram: @highkey_obsessed_podcast Twitter: @HighkeyOPodcast

On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas dives deep into the audacious, globetrotting, and incredibly prolific gang of international jewel thieves known as The Pink Panthers. Responsible for an estimated 380 heists, spanning Europe, Asia, and North America, their scores are valued an estimated $500 million dollars. Thomas gets into the gang, their origins, and runs down some of their more audacious heists. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkey_obsessed_podcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast. We also have a new website www.highkeyobsessed.com and an email highkeyobsessedpodcast@gmail.com, so pretty fancy stuff. Thanks for listening! Instagram: @highkey_obsessed_podcast Twitter: @HighkeyOPodcast

On today's episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas is joined by Chris and Michael to talk about National Treasure a classic movie from their adolescence that maintains a truly special place in their heart. They discuss the best scenes, quotes, characters, and scene stealers from this movie, plus what characters from heist movies they'd have liked to see take part in the escapades here. All this and more on today's episode! If you love National Treasure you'll love this episode, but just a note, there is some swearing and a few risqué jokes so despite this being basically a children's movie, this episode probably isn't ideal for someone below Middle School age. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkey_obsessed_podcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast. We also have a new website www.highkeyobsessed.com and an email highkeyobsessedpodcast@gmail.com, so pretty fancy stuff. Thanks for listening! Instagram: @highkey_obsessed_podcast Twitter: @HighkeyOPodcast

On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas dives deep into the 2005 Banco Central at Fortaleza heist. This is this season's first bank heist and features corruption, a prison escape, a 262 foot long tunnel, and much, much more! The largest score in Brazilian history to this point, this heist even held a Guinness World Record for largest bank heist. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkey_obsessed_podcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast. We also have a new website www.highkeyobsessed.com and an email highkeyobsessedpodcast@gmail.com, so pretty fancy stuff. Thanks for listening! Instagram: @highkey_obsessed_podcast Twitter: @HighkeyOPodcast

On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas dives into the 2000 Stockholm National Museum Robbery, a super fascinating heist, with an unfortunate lack of coverage and information. Due to the lack of information, the actual heist portion of the episode is a little short, so the No Way Home reaction was tacked on as well.  A little jarring maybe, but there are plenty of warnings to avoid spoilers. You have an off ramp if you don't want to hear the review, and another if you don't want to hear spoilers.  Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! f you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkey_obsessed_podcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast. We also have a new website www.highkeyobsessed.com and an email highkeyobsessedpodcast@gmail.com, so pretty fancy stuff. Thanks for listening! Instagram: @highkey_obsessed_podcast Twitter: @HighkeyOPodcast

On this episode of Highkey Obsessed, Thomas is joined by Ben Reinert of HowlerPod for a discussion of 2016's Hell or High Water, a neo-western heist, thriller, and an absolute banger of a movie. The duo discuss the best characters, scenes, and quotes from the movie, lament it's lack of Oscar wins, and swoon over Chris Pine. All this and more on an action packed episode of the show! If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkey_obsessed_podcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast. We also have a new website www.highkeyobsessed.com and an email highkeyobsessedpodcast@gmail.com, so pretty fancy stuff. Thanks for listening! Instagram: @highkey_obsessed_podcast Twitter: @HighkeyOPodcast

On this episode of Highkey Obsessed, Thomas is joined by the dynamic duo Krossland and PJ from Words and Whiskey to dive deep into Steven Soderbergh's 2017 heist movie Logan Lucky. They discuss the best scenes, characters, and quotes from the film, get into some nitpicks, conspiracies, and trivia, including unraveling the mystery of who actually wrote this movie. Be sure to check this episode out because what other combo could deliver you a podcast featuring references to: The Beach Boys, James Blunt, Joe Abercrombie, Nick Saban's LSU tenure, and an examination of Elvis' family tree, all in one sitting? Spoiler Alert, it's just us. If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkey_obsessed_podcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast. We also have a new website www.highkeyobsessed.com and an email highkeyobsessedpodcast@gmail.com, so pretty fancy stuff. Thanks for listening! Instagram: @highkey_obsessed_podcast Twitter: @HighkeyOPodcast

On this episode of Highkey Obsessed Thomas talks about the Skylight Caper also known as the 1972 Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Robbery. This heist is mostly forgotten, completely unsolved, and sort of weird. It involves organized crime, Quebecois Liberation, tea, and robe... probably, maybe, maybe not? This is a super confusing case, where not a lot, outside of what went down with the heist is actually known! So be sure to tune in to learn all about it! If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. We welcome feedback on Instagram @highkey_obsessed_podcast and Twitter @HighkeyOPodcast. We also have a new website www.highkeyobsessed.com and an email highkeyobsessedpodcast@gmail.com, so pretty fancy stuff. Thanks for listening! Instagram: @highkey_obsessed_podcast Twitter: @HighkeyOPodcast