Revolutions

Follow Revolutions
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

A weekly podcasting exploring great political revolutions. Now: The Russian Revolution Next: ???

Mike Duncan


    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 401 EPISODES
    • 3 SEASONS

    4.8 from 12,597 ratings Listeners of Revolutions that love the show mention: history of rome podcast, haitian, duncan is one, history podcasting, duncan brings, revolutions podcast, american revolution, historical narrative, welcome back mike, loved the history of rome, mike duncan s history, duncan is the best, history podcaster, duncan makes, duncan is a great, south american, duncan's podcasts, narrative history, seminal, duncan is great.


    Ivy Insights

    The Revolutions podcast is an incredible historical journey that takes listeners through various revolutions in different parts of the world. Hosted by Mike Duncan, this podcast offers in-depth analysis and storytelling that keeps listeners engaged and entertained. From the French Revolution to the Russian Revolution, each season delves into the causes, events, and consequences of these pivotal moments in history.

    One of the best aspects of The Revolutions podcast is Mike Duncan's ability to bring history to life. His storytelling skills are unparalleled, making even complex historical events easy to understand and follow. He has a knack for presenting multiple perspectives and weaving them together into a cohesive narrative. Additionally, his extensive research ensures that each episode is filled with fascinating details and insights.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its educational value. Listeners not only gain a deeper understanding of specific revolutions but also learn about broader historical trends and themes. Mike Duncan provides context and background information that helps unravel the complexities of each revolution. This makes the podcast not only informative but also intellectually stimulating.

    However, there are a few minor drawbacks to The Revolutions podcast. Some listeners may find the episodes too long or dense with information at times. While this can be overwhelming for those seeking more casual or light-hearted content, it is precisely what makes this podcast so valuable for history enthusiasts who crave depth and detail.

    In conclusion, The Revolutions podcast is a must-listen for any history lover. It offers a comprehensive exploration of major revolutions throughout history while maintaining an engaging narrative style. Mike Duncan's expertise and passion shine through in every episode, making for an immersive and enlightening listening experience. Whether you're new to history or a seasoned enthusiast, this podcast is sure to captivate and educate you on the tumultuous nature of revolutions across time and place.



    Search for episodes from Revolutions with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Revolutions

    11.28-Bloody Sunset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 56:06


    You all knew this was coming Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions  

    11.27-The Revolutionary Underground

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 30:39


    Come and get us. Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions  

    11.26-The Invasion of Mars

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 29:43


    In January 2252 Omnicorp returned to Mars. And they were not messing around.  Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions    

    11.25-The Disaster

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 28:34


    It was quite a disaster

    11.24-The Trial of the Earthworms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 28:28


    No True Martian Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions   Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

    11.23-The Trail of the Earthlings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 33:43


    Earth or Death Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions   Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan NYC Live Reading Eventbrite Link

    11.22-Leopold's Leviathan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 29:48


    It's not as ominous as it sounds.  Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions   Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

    11.21-The Republic of Mars

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 27:58


    Mars was about to become a thing of the people. If they can even be considered people. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions   Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

    11.20-The Battle of Phobos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 30:24


    Enter Booth Gonzalez  Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions   Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

    11.19-The Indepedence Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 32:02


    Or is it the Independence Weeks? Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions   Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

    merch indepedence
    11.18-The Gemini Vids

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 27:43


    It's a faaaaaaaaaake  Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions   Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

    11.17-Opposites Repel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 29:36


    Operations: Parallel. Objectives: Perpendicular Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions   Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Sponsor: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code REVOLUTIONS at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/revolutions

    11.16-Mars Autonomous

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 28:39


    Mars was finally for the Martians. Basically.  Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions   Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

    11.15-The Agreement of 2248

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 30:28


    Isn't it great when everyone is in agreement? Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions   Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

    11.14-The Mutual Blockade

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 30:26


    When both kids take their balls and go home. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions   Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

    11.13-The Next Three Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 32:01


    It was a week where decades happen. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan  

    11.12-The Mutiny of the Spaceshippers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 28:04


    After the Three Days of Red, the Martians made some new friends. Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

    11.11-The Three Days of Red

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 42:13


    Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan Sponser: betterhelp.com/revolutions

    11.10-Red Justice Red Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 27:11


    Who is dependent on whom? Pateon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

    11.9- Too Little Too Late

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 27:02


    When you have to make a change, it's important to wait too long... Pateon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

    11.8- Bloody Sunrise

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 26:30


    If people rise up, they must be put down... Pateon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

    11.7- The Annulment of Contracts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 28:10


    Why make things better when you can make things worse? Pateon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

    11.6- The Day of Batteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 29:30


    Sometimes you just gotta throw something Pateon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan

    11.5- The New Protocols

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 26:27


    After becoming CEO of Omnicorps, Timothy Werner rolled out the New Protocols. It did not go well. 

    Episode 11.5 Postponed

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 0:26


    Sorry! Wound up in the hospital this week!

    11.4- The Election of 2244

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 26:33


    Mars wanted a voice. Then they learned no one was listening. 

    11.3- The Martian Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 30:41


    It's springtime for the Martian people Patreon: patreon.com/revolutions Merch Store: cottonbureau.com/mikeduncan  

    The Duncan & Coe History Show...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 6:28


    It's finally here! In the teaser for the Duncan & Coe History Show, Mike Duncan and Alexis Coe unveil their long-awaited podcast--and reveal the simultaneous implosions in their personal lives that nearly derailed it. Look for new episodes of their unscripted buddy show on Wednesdays.

    11.2- In With the Old

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 26:40


    What do you want to do? Live forever?

    11.1- The Colonization of Mars

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 24:34


    Sometimes you have to look to heaven for salvation. 

    11.0- Welcome to the Martian Revolution

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 6:11


    A revolution on Mars??? A revolution on Mars!

    Stage Three Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 6:18


    Final Episode- Adieu Mes Amis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 39:04


    If you wanna drop a tip on your way out the door, Click Here To Donate. See you on the other side my friends.

    Appendix 12- Coming Full Circle One Last Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 38:03


    The revolution has revolved.  

    Appendix 11- Meet the New Boss

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 35:16


    Not necessarily the same as the old boss...

    Appendix 10- The Revolution Devours Its Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 31:57


    Somebody is getting eaten. Just depends who.

    Appendix 9- The Second Wave

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 28:49


    Surfs up, it's a radical wave.

    Appendix 8- Wars Both Foreign and Domestic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 25:46


    Nothing lets slip the dogs of war like a Revolution.

    Appendix 7- The Entropy of Victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 24:42


    The enemy of my enemy was my friend. Upcoming live events! Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center

    Appendix 6- Victory And Defeat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 27:41


    Every victory implies a defeat. Every defeat implies a victory. Upcoming live events! Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center

    Appendix 5- The Triggers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 26:20


    [insert obligatory joke about being triggered] Upcoming live events! Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center

    Appendix 4- Shocks To The System

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 29:35


    Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way... For tickets to the October dates: Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center

    Appendix 3- From Equilibrium to Disequilibrium

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 28:02


    Probably wouldn't be a revolution if everything just kept on being cool and stable. For tickets to the October dates: Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall Oct. 25 Chicago @ Vic Theater Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center

    Appendix 2- The Ancien Regime

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 28:05


      For tickets to the October dates: Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall Oct. 25 Chicago @ Vic Theater Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center

    Appendix 1- Coming Full Circle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 40:10


    The word revolution means coming full circle, so it seems like the best way to begin the end. Tour dates and links: Sept. 6 Madison -- Mystery to Me Sept. 7 Chicago -- Seminary Co-Op Sept. 8 Portland -- Powell's Books Sept. 9 Seattle -- Elliott Bay Book Company Sept. 12 Boulder -- Boulder Book Store Sept. 13 Denver -- Tattered Cover (Aspen Grove) Sept. 14 Dallas -- Interrobang Books Sept. 15 Austin -- Bookpeople Sept. 16 Houston -- Brazos Books Sept. 19 New Orleans -- Garden District Book Shop Sept. 20 Atlanta -- Carter Center w/ A Capella Books Sept. 21 Chapel Hill -- Flyleaf Books Sept. 22 Raleigh -- Quail Ridge Books Sept. 24 Winston-Salem -- Bookmarks Book Festival

    Hero of Two Worlds Bonus Excerpt

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 53:54


    Please enjoy this chapter about Lafayette's tour of America on the eve of my own tour of America. Tour dates and links: Sept. 6 Madison -- Mystery to Me Sept. 7 Chicago -- Seminary Co-Op Sept. 8 Portland -- Powell's Books Sept. 9 Seattle -- Elliott Bay Book Company Sept. 12 Boulder -- Boulder Book Store Sept. 13 Denver -- Tattered Cover (Aspen Grove) Sept. 14 Dallas -- Interrobang Books Sept. 15 Austin -- Bookpeople Sept. 16 Houston -- Brazos Books Sept. 19 New Orleans -- Garden District Book Shop Sept. 20 Atlanta -- Carter Center w/ A Capella Books Sept. 21 Chapel Hill -- Flyleaf Books Sept. 22 Raleigh -- Quail Ridge Books Sept. 24 Winston-Salem -- Bookmarks Book Festival

    Hero of Two Worlds Pilot Script

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 54:32


    Please enjoy this one-man table read of the pilot script I've been writing for a proposed TV series based on Hero of Two Worlds. ---- For all the details on the paperback tour in September click here: bit.ly/mikeduncantour For tickets to the October dates: Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall Oct. 25 Chicago @ Vic Theater Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center [TICKET LINK for NJ COMING SOON]

    October Events! Tickets on Sale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 3:18


    General: Facebook Page --- PRESALE CODE: “REVPOD” --- Oct. 3 Austin TX @ Paramount Theater Oct. 4 San Francisco @ Palace of Fine Arts Oct. 5 Seattle @ Town Hall --- Oct. 25 Chicago @ Vic Theater [Update: Presale Doesn't appear to be working. But they'll go on sale tomorrow for sure] Oct. 26 Boston @ The Wilbur Oct. 27 Washington DC @ Lisner Auditorium Oct. 29 Newark NJ @ New Jersey Performing Arts Center [TICKET LINK for NJ COMING SOON]

    Speaking Tour! Live and in person!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 3:32


    For all the details on the paperback tour click here: bit.ly/mikeduncantour More info on the October speaking performances as soon as we have firm dates/times/tickets.

    10.103- The Final Chapter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 52:04


    See you on the other side.

    10.102- Dizzy WIth Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 57:55


    So dizzy. So much success.

    Claim Revolutions

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel