The Alexander Standard

Macedon runs on Doson! In today's episode, the role of Meredith is played by Roberto from Tsar Power! Sparta tries to not be lame with limited success. The Achaeans less so. And learn how to be competent with your continence.   Find Tsar Power here! More from the Alexander Standard Sources Patreon Blue Sky  Facebook Instagram  Twitter  Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

It's not Demetrius II's fault that his dad handed him a time bomb. It's not his fault we can't figure out which cousin he married. It's not his fault! But it IS his episode!   Sources Patreon Blue Sky  Facebook Instagram  Twitter  Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

We are thrilled to welcome back actor, writer, and producer Alex Lyras and discuss the second production of his play, "Aristotle/Alexander." Want to hear discussions of ancient and modern political thought? Maybe even philosophical shenanigans? If the answer to even one of those questions is "yes," then this episode is for you!   Use promo code AA20 for a discount on tickets: www.aristotlealexander.com   Sources Patreon Blue Sky  Facebook Instagram  Twitter  Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

It's curtains for old Antigonos Gonatas in his finale episode. Meredith's jet lag leads to interesting new historical takes such as can the Ptlomey dynasty swim? A general gets some digestive issues and so much more!    Sources Patreon Blue Sky  Facebook Instagram  Twitter  Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

Antigonos Gonatas plays all the hits you've heard before: kings abandoned by armies, uncomfortable marriages, and Athens and Sparta being stupid. Oh and an elephant plays with a baby (no one dies… promise).   Sources Patreon Blue Sky  Facebook Instagram  Twitter  Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

Is he our new “best boy?” Is he the “hardest working boy?” Did Dustin lose friends along the way? Is our cat a domestic terrorist? (Yes) Check out part 1 of Antigonos II Gonatas! Sources Patreon Blue Sky  Facebook Instagram  Twitter  Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

Meredith has overcome her fears of technology and we are excited to announce our Patreon is up and running! We appreciate everyone's continued support on this journey!  https://patreon.com/TheAlexanderStandard Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

Welcome to the finale! When Pyrrhus sets his mind to something, he sticks to it… until he sees something shiny and declares war on it! Oh, and today we cut people in half, the baby elephant DOES appear, and frisbee claims another victim (seriously)!   Intelligent Speech 2025 will be taking place February 8th, starting at 9am EST.   The tickets are $30, use code "Alex" for 10% off and available at intelligentspeechonline.com   Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

Pyrrhus got bored. Pyrrhus went to Italy. People died. Pyrrhus got bored. Pyrrhus went to Sicily. People died. And a baby elephant searches for mommy. It's part two of Pyrrhus of Epirus!   Intelligent Speech 2025 will be taking place February 8th, starting at 9am EST.   The tickets are $30, use code "Alex" for 10% off and available at intelligentspeechonline.com   Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

The dry spell is over! And Pyrrhus is bringing the rain, even if he's raining fire! We've got love, war, adventures while babysitting, and poop… this story features poop. It's part 1 of Pyrrhus, king of Epirus (and Macedon)!   Intelligent Speech 2025 will be taking place February 8th, starting at 9am EST.   The tickets are $30, use code "Alex" for 10% off and available at intelligentspeechonline.com   Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

Meredith and Dustin debated what to say in this blurb, longer than Antipater II Etesias may have sat on the throne.    Intelligent Speech 2025 will be taking place February 8th, starting at 9am EST.   The tickets are $30, use code "Alex" for 10% off and available at intelligentspeechonline.com   Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social  

Thanksgiving might be over, but check out this turkey...or guinea fowl! Turns out that being born into a royal family doesn't always guarantee success! Intelligent Speech 2025 will be taking place February 8th, starting at 9am EST.   The tickets are $30, use code "Alex" for 10% off and available at intelligentspeechonline.com   Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

Remember the puppy with the flamethrower looking for a home that he could burn down? Well he's all grown up, found a place to call home, and he still has the flamethrower. Everything in Macedon is just fine… Hi, Ptolemy Keraunos! Intelligent Speech 2025 will be taking place February 8th, starting at 9am EST.   The tickets are $30, use code "Alex" for 10% off and available at intelligentspeechonline.com Find our special guest, Jerry Landry at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com/ Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social  

Imagine a puppy. Now give it a flame thrower. Now kick the puppy out into the cold night and tell it that anything flammable is the reason it has no family. That is Ptolemy Keraunos. Have a nice day. Intelligent Speech 2025 will be taking place February 8th, starting at 9am EST.   The tickets are $30, use code "Alex" for 10% off and available at intelligentspeechonline.com Find our special guest, Jerry Landry at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com/ Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social Find our special guest, Jerry Landry at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com/

Approaching the kick off of season two, we wanted to give you a preview of our soon to be launch patreon offerings! Join us for Hysterically Accurate, where two people with history degrees watch historical films and try not to lose their minds!  Intelligent Speech 2025 will be taking place February 8th, starting at 9am EST.   The tickets are $30 and available at intelligentspeechonline.com Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

Millions emailed! Ok, just a few, wanting a compilation of all the commercials this season... so we did that. Results may vary. Intelligent Speech 2025 will be taking place February 8th, starting at 9am EST.   The tickets are $30 and available at intelligentspeechonline.com Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

Two years, countless partitions of Babylon, and Alexander's death on repeat—Season 1 is officially in the books! Join Meredith and Dustin for a final tour of the Diadochi's battlefield. Plus, we'll update you on our schedule and Season 2. Intelligent Speech 2025 will be taking place February 8th, starting at 9am EST.   The tickets are $30 and available at intelligentspeechonline.com Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

Today's episode is a cautionary tale about stepmoms... that's all the preview you needed. Come wrap up the exciting story of Seleukos Nikator!   Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

    Oh man, part 2 of the golden boy! The great thing about Seleukos is that he's the gift that keeps on giving, especially when he's giving Antigonos a headache. Conquests, a weird story about a lion and a sweaty man, Lovecraftian-esque coffee, and more! Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

Finally, finally, finally! Seleukos Nikator, the one we've all been waiting for!!! Featuring our special guest star, Roberto from Tsar Power! Turns out Seleukos wasn't as innocent as we (just Dustin) had thought, but he's still the best! I mean, can you wrestle a bull to the ground with your bare hands? Seleukos totally can, and he wouldn't lie about it. Also, we showcase a festival you should never attend.    Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

On today's episode, Dustin interviews author Tad Crawford about his new book, On Wine Dark Seas, a story about the aftermath of the Odyssey from the perspective of Telemachus. Tad's Social Media: Instagram: @onwinedarkseasnovel @tadcrawfordauthor LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/tadcrawford TikTok: AuthorTadCrawford   Find Us At:  Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social      

Lysimachus is the kind of guy who stands in the back of the room watching and waiting. He also fights lions but he'll surrender his entire army for a glass of water. He's a loving family man who hates his kids. Also there's incest. Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

What do Elmo, Madame Webb, and Ptolemy have in common? Nothing, but somehow, they all made it into this episode… which you should totally check out.   Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

Part 2 of Ptolemy's story gives us more of everything we love about the Hellenistic World! More dead bodies, more shenanigans, more polygamy, more children, more trash talking, plus some interesting facts about beavers that we can only hope are not true. Also, did Dustin get Meredith tacos?    Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

While we're all waiting for Ptolemy pt. 2, Dustin had the chance to sit down with actor, writer, and producer Alex Lyras and discuss his new play, "Aristotle/Alexander." Want to hear discussions of ancient and modern political thought? How about ancient gender and sexuality? Maybe even philosophical shenanigans? Or Dustin saying "wonderful" and "indeed" over and over. If the answer to even one of those questions is "yes," then this episode's for you!   Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

As David Lee Roth once said, "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how good you looked doing it!" Actually his dad said that, but we're pretty sure he learned it from Ptolemy! This guy  is the wizard behind the curtain, even if we have no wizards and no curtains. Plus, he'll really teach you how to beef up your résumé. Come hear part one of the story of Ptolemy Soter!  Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

Valentine's Day is all about being with that special person in your life. But if you're Demetrius, then it's the special four, five, or even six people in your life; that is, until your own people defect to some rando and kick you out of your own country because they hate you and then you have to go back on the run and get lost in Asia until your get captured by your own stepson (who's old enough to be your dad). Yeah... Demetrius had a good life... Oh and now we sell perfume... or cologne... or something. Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

Demetrius is what you would call a "Beautiful Disaster." He was supposedly quite beautiful, but he was definitely a disaster. Trust us, however hard you've ever partied, Demetrius partied harder. But don't worry, we also take a detailed look at Demetrius' love life. Also, today's episode features SEVERAL guest stars, including Pontifacts, Tsar Power, Queens Podcast, Prime Time, and Nobelesse Oblige.  Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

So you thought Philip IV had a sad reign? Well buckle up, Buttercup, because Antipater I and Alexander V have more issues than the London Gazette! Plus, Nic and Paige join us once more to hear this terrible tale. So, trade in your bread sticks for knives, because everybody in this family is dying!    Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

Can you imagine your dad planning in anticipation of your death? Philip IV can. Also, for today's episode we are joined by our dear friends, Nic and Paige! Come learn a “possum fact!!” Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

It's CASSANDER!!!!! Apparently he did stuff… maybe… We do know he was there, somewhere, and there was some hubbub between him and Olympias. Oh but there's also cannibalism and the last food delivery service you'll ever sign up for!   Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

Dustin reads some ancient ghost stories!    Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social

It's part 2 of Antigonus the One-Eyed! Double your pleasure, double your fun, Antigonus' horse says he weighs a ton! In today's episode is a plot twist fit for a king! Plus father and son fight over the same woman! Technical difficulties and a surprise cameo from someone you thought was long gone!   Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social        

Antigonus the One-Eyed was a big man, so big in fact that his story couldn't be contained in a single episode. In part one we learn all about Antigonus' parenting style, horrible dad jokes, and we finally, FINALLY deal with those pesky Silver Shields. Plus, Meredith regrets being an organ donor.   Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexstandardpod.bsky.social  

Join us for a crossover episode with our friends at So You Think You Can Rule Persia! We will discuss Alexander, Alexander IV, Arrhidaeus and more!    Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast  Instagram @alexanderstandardpod  Twitter @AlexStandardPod and @RankingPersia Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com and soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia@gmail.com

You've waited with bated breath, but he's here! It's POLYPERCHON! What happens when you give control of a massive empire to a mediocre commander who tries way too hard? And if everyone already knows you're a disappointment, can you ever really let them down? We answer these questions and more on today's episode! Brought to you by a professional wrestling interview that totally happened and the letter “S” (for obviousssss reassssonssss).      Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod  Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

Well, we learned a lot in this episode! First, being the son of a king may not be as awesome as you'd think. Sure, you get the royal treatment, but you never know when someone might throw you in a dungeon for no reason. Second, you can squeeze water from a stone, but it kind of hurts. Third, toy commercials can be dark. Fourth, Dustin learns not to sit so close to the mic. Come hear the story of Alexander IV!   Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod  Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

Come hear about the best boy, the most betrayed boy, the most beloved boy! Hear the tales of the Greek who eats adversity for breakfast and treats treachery like it was just a sneeze! He can make scrambled eggs from a rock! He can make a horse run on a treadmill without even using the treadmill! He's loyal to the end! He will call you a moron if you betray him! He's right about everything but no one ever listens! He's Eumenes of Cardia!!! Also, Dustin has some great tips about interacting with horses [MEREDITH EDIT: no, he doesn't].  Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod  Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

AND WE'RE BACK! Took long enough, didn't it? How easily a few weeks turned into five months. But to pay back your patience, we've got a treat for you: It's a double-whammy!!!! Not one, not three, not five and-a-half, but TWO rulers for you in this episode! Plus all kinds of new stuff! New music, new degrees, new cats, new apartments, guest stars, monster truck rallies, and so much more! But still the same whacky, backstabbing Hellenistic stories you know and love... plus the same silly hosts. And now, if someone ever asks "if there's a doctor in the house," somebody here gets to give a really annoying answer! Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod  Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

Remember when we posted the first episodes on a weekly basis? Pepperidge Farm remembers... But seriously, the winter season brings food, festivities, and (for those of us working in education) a lot of work to catch up on! So right when we realized we were starting to average a month between episodes, we decided that it might be best for us to take a step back, catch our breath, and come back stronger (and sillier) than ever. Even Alexander took time off to recuperate, but that was usually after he did something profoundly stupid! We, at least, are trying to catch up on some work.  Thus, we're gonna go on a brief hiatus. But don't worry, we'll be back in the stomp of an elephant's foot (go listen to the Perdiccas episode if you don't get that joke; hey we have inside jokes now!). We're far too nerdy to disappear for good. In the meantime, we hope everyone has a great holiday season and/or winter break! See you soon!  Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod  Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

Well, it took long enough! Today's episode is about the joy of old age, rebellions, sound effects, and (most importantly) love. Antipater's episode isn't as shocking as Perdiccas' antics, but maybe someone gets their tongue cut out. Plus, we tell you why you shouldn't throw rocks at people walking outside your city and why poison should only be carried in a horse's hoof.  Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod  Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

It took a while, but here we are: our first successor, Perdiccas! This episode has it all, even though Perdy didn't last very long. We've got elephants, crocodiles, rebellion, marriage proposals (and rejections!), body snatching, eco-friendly footwear, and a little more rebellion for good measure. Plus Dustin reveals a dark, life-long secret to Meredith. All of this and more as we investigate whether or not Perdiccas rises up to the Alexander Standard (… he doesn't). Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod  Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

He's dead! Join us for part two of Alexander the Great! Today we tackle the big questions: What is an India? Why are we in it? Also, hear Dustin mispronounce Greek words, and can you catch Meredith's "90 Day Fiancé" reference? Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod  Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com  

We have arrived at Alexander the Great (or is he?)! How can you rank the successors without setting the standard with the man himself? In part one we follow him from young prince to his time in Egypt, where he makes a shocking discovery about his father. Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod  Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

Our second episode! "Do you know who my dad is?" Alexander the Great probably said to everyone. Well, do you know who his dad is? Join us as we review Philip II of Macedon and give our ranking categories a pilot run (can you spot where we already messed up?). Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod  Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

Welcome to The Alexander Standard, where we rank the successors of Alexander the Great, from Perdiccas to Cleopatra VII! Our inaugural episode! Today we give you the answers to all your introductory questions: Who we are, what we do, what this is, how does one Greece, and what is a Macedon (hint: it's not an elephant).   Sources: https://alexanderstandardpod.weebly.com/sources.html Facebook: The Alexander Standard Podcast Instagram @alexanderstandardpod  Twitter @AlexStandardPod Email: Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com