EP9 Glimpses of Olympias

[@bobofthestorm]

I'm in an airport right now and I have a 6 hour layover. The notification button sends me a Dan Carlin update. God is real folks.

[@hazeydayzzz5169]

Indeed. Similar thing happened to me...heh.

[@demetribell]

AL5harpton blasphemer

[@vinny5638]

@@demetribell The middle ages called, they want their insults back.

[@demetribell]

Vinny if you were to listen to more of these you would find they didn’t have phones back then.

[@vinny5638]

​@@demetribell hahaha fair play! cheers

[@julians7268]

You know it's going to be a good day when Dan Carlin posts. He is Santa for adults. I have surgery tomorrow and this is a much needed moral boost.

[@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt]

I hope your surgery went well

[@TheQuallsing]

New Carlin pod dudes, time to drop everything we we're doing

[@bigdaveyjoyce7890]

Literally this.

[@Thanos916]

When Dan talks, we listen.

[@megaman1808]

Haha why drop what you are doing, when you can work and listen to What Dan has to say :)

[@rickconnolly5006]

Hollaaaaaaah

[@markb8468]

Yup....just stayed up all night to listen to this. But...as expected, it was worth it! Long day at work now thanks to you Dan!

[@susanbalog8355]

Good voice, good cadence, clear speech, good volume + Interesting history = all around excellent storytelling. Couldn't ask for better!

[@CR-kr9cs]

I’ve been stuck around 1:24:00 - 1:35:00 for nearly a week. Love this podcasts because it’s so interesting and it has put me to sleep so consistently. Who needs sleep medicine when you have Dans soothing voice?.. 10/10

[@hardhoagie3809]

IMO this has been Dan's most candid, sit-down style conversation like podcast we've had yet, and i love it

[@TheDominionOfElites]

You can tell this is really foundational history for him, he loves the topic, I can’t wait until he eventually does the full story, I studied Alexander in school for half of my Classical Studies grade and it was my favourite year of any subject

[@finiteenergy7155]

Words can’t express how much i appreciate dan.

[@SpecterVonBaren]

He saved my unknown love for history. Didn't realize how much I enjoyed history before I heard his podcast and now I listen to history books all the time.

[@PritchDringle]

You know, he is the only content creator who I will definitely listen to as soon as I become aware of a new episode. And I am a junkie. Just like many of the rest of you.

[@themightypotato3857]

lol. you people all sound like you're in a cult. i am really trying to like this podcast but currently I still just don't.

[@keithbrady7320]

Here/ Here.... Dan the Man...

[@danielw.2554]

@@themightypotato3857 nah just a bunch oh history buff maybe the topic is that interesting to you?

[@eggsbacon1538]

You’re the best Dan.. Wish you narrated audiobooks.

[@darrengagliardi1540]

Dan is a national treasure. I’ll support anything he produces. NOBODY brings history to life as well as Dan. Please keep the content coming!!!

[@markwod5490]

Love it! Even the "Addendum" episodes are growing in length.

[@Pop1nsk1]

Yes this was my first thought. A 3.5 hour addendum? Wow.

[@Voo504Doo]

Dan Carlin knows the people crave length and more content ! He needs someone to help him write so he can focus on reading and revising the first draft

[@evgenyfedorov6194]

@@Pop1nsk1 Well, Dan's already done a "blitz" Hardcore History that was 6 hours long. so why not. All the more enjoyment for us

[@mattiet8904]

@@evgenyfedorov6194 I don't even get what the difference between Blitz, Addendum and regular episodes is supposed to be anymore.

[@bobrezendeassis]

Dan just can't help it. But I think we all like it that way.

[@SeventhSamurai72]

I find your narration style to be my favorite of all the podcasts/posts. The intonations and style really add to grasping the information. Thank you so much for your efforts!

[@AHigherPrimate]

How is Dan able to imprint more vivid images in my mind than any TV show or movie ever has.

[@iiNeedSkins]

Today is a good day.

[@GuerillaWelder]

Yes. I've missed these

[@lakinther7183]

to die

[@hitbox524]

Lakinther HARD

[@myradepriest5046]

..

[@iiNeedSkins]

@@myradepriest5046 ..

[@morecoffee998]

Awesome! I have a 10 hour car journey today, I must commend you for your impeccable timing, thank you

[@michaelwyatt2223]

I guess I'm not re listening to death throes of the republic today. Yay! Thank you Dan for the hundreds of hours of quality history entertainment.

[@Jack.Watters]

How have I not heard of Dan Carlin until today? This is a fantastic podcast sir, I will definitely be tuning into more

[@notme9816]

Me to; first time I sat down and listened. Fantastic history podcast.

[@Activated_Complex]

Never clicked something in my feed so fast. And 3+ hours of enthralling history. Awesome.

[@davidasince1985]

Same lol

[@jshauer8272]

I'm a potter and welder. Doesn't seem to matter the task, Dan is always right there in my ear, making me re-think the world. I am so grateful THANK YOU Dan (& team)!!!

[@Nonplussed]

Was just listening to King of Kings part 3 and on the Alexander part. What a coincidence.

[@jeremiahjohnson6971]

Just finished that series... and took forever... never-ending rabbit hole...

[@wolfparkour]

king of kings is amazing, mind blowing stories and adventures

[@darkinstinctful123]

What a coincidence. I was just re-listening that part too.

[@julians7268]

If you have not checked out his website then I'd definently recommend giving it a look. Carlin is the only person who I've paid to listen to. Some of his content he posts for free, but there are some really good ones behind the pay wall.

[@darkinstinctful123]

@@julians7268 Him and Louis C.K. are the only people I'd pay for their content.

[@ah7910]

Dan, you are wonderful. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have had some very trying times in recent months and although there are some charming podcasts out there - it is only yours which can pull me up and out of a slump. Your wit, fierce intelligence and most importantly, approachability, make me feel like I’m sat with an interesting and learned FRIEND and as soppy as this message is - I want you to know just how valued you and your hard work are.

[@mickeypang]

Appreciate Carlin's storytelling ability. Carlin really gets into it to a dork level degree with annunciations and tones which he effortlessly falls into. shine on you beautifully excited fella

[@JD-xo2wz]

Yes!!! I've got a 3 hour drive tomorrow morning and I'm ready! Thank you Dan!!!

[@MightyMerlin1]

Words really cant describe how excited I am everytime good ole dan drops a new history lesson for us

[@Ozeki_Negima]

I literally plan my entire days off around new HH drops. I just finished King of Kings 3 and started this, the synergy was incredible. Wow.

[@bryantbuilds4470]

Only Dan Carlin could pull off, "I'm saving most of this stuff in my back pocket" at the beginning of a 3.5 hour podcast.

[@obikwabkenobi1254]

Bryant Builds man is an absolute LEGEND

[@linusdn2777]

It's almost comical

[@herbthompson8937]

The ATG episodes are gonna be soooooo good

[@NihilisticOrgasm]

And we still waiting for it

[@Hypnotiq406]

@@NihilisticOrgasmand we just got part 1

[@martyr3740]

Listening to ur podcast help me get through hard days of welding. Thanks Mr. Dan, keep it up.

[@jasonpwnd]

This channel is sooo under appreciated! I get that the episode length scares many of the TikTok generation away. But my god, the work that must go into each of these videos! I love it all, thanks so much Dan. These videos are a real treasure trove.

[@joelpaul1792]

Love your work and how you explain everything and you shouldn’t worry about the length. I could listen to this forever.

[@Thanos916]

Your voice is music to my ears. I love everything you put out. Keep it up Dan!

[@stekarknugen9258]

3 minutes ago this drops... I was just about to sleep man

[@MightyMerlin1]

Same, looks like I'll be packing a bowl and making some soup. Settle in for a comfy night friends

[@adrianconlon]

I'm so grateful that lex had you on his podcast. I am obsessed with Alexander and that entire saga. Can not wait to listen to all the rest of your podcasts and the upcoming Alexander episodes you're working on. This was my first time listening to your work and I'm totally won over by your style and passion. Got yourself a new subscriber and fan.

[@ferbogadoaSalirAJugar]

You have another fan from Paraguay here, I enjoy the Three hours and 30 minutes. Practicing Origami here and learning a lot about history. Thank you for your existence.

[@matthewbarber4505]

I would love to see a HH episode, even just an Addendum, on Marcus Aurelius!

[@miamithijs3579]

Check out Mike Duncans podcast, my guess is you will love it. Here is the link to his episode about Marcus Aurelius. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4iWdYmJjsStm6c&ab_channel=-Timaeus-

[@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt]

You’re an insecure snake!

[@amosbackstrom5366]

𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 an addendum?😂

[@toastedt140]

Was always crazy to me how his son was such a POS and he was one of the greatest men in history.

[@HankBukowski]

Agreed.

[@jeffmcarthur5617]

Ultimately, the problem is the walls that the studios have up, and the way it takes to get over them. If a person has a good idea and they send it in as a script, it's sent back unread with the label "No unsolicited materials." This means it has to be submitted by an agent. So you send it to an agent and they send it back unread with the label "No unsolicited materials." This means it has to be submitted to them by a manager. So you send it to a manager and they send it back unread with the label "No unsolicited materials." So how do you get it solicited. Well, that's where "it's who you know" comes in. It all becomes about relationships and socializing your way to "the right people." You have to get yourself seen by them, then liked by them, and you have to remain in their good graces. This means kissing their asses and never calling them out on anything. This is how sexual harassment and those sorts of things happened, because plenty of people see it, but the ones who call it out are blacklisted and can never get their projects seen again. Those who do play ball; who help cover up misdeeds and hang around only "the right people" finally get their projects seen, and those are what are chosen for movies. So the bottom line is, the skills it takes to get your films made are not the abilities to tell a good and original story; they are about socializing with the "right" people. And by the time you get through all of that, you're too exhausted to come up with an original story, so you just retell an old one at a time when these social walls were not quite as tightly built.

[@firstlast-ml8di]

It isn't just script writing. When you look at background of various child actors/actresses that graduate to larger roles. Those from UK are mostly all from theater where you have to prove yourself, vs the US in which a disproportionate number are the children of actors, models, action stars.

[@aedressler]

Also, studio heads tightly control certain narratives. This explains why Holocaust movies hit the big screen while Adolph Hitler's: The Greatest Story Never Told is relegated to Bitchute

[@Trollificusv2]

And that's why some of us only listen to podcasts and You Tubers. They're not evenly well-produced, hell, some of the creators aren't even as smart as I am. But the all DO have an interesting viewpoint, or area of expertise, or they're charming...none of this "sons and daughters of established podcasters and You Tubers" crap.

[@InnerDness]

​@@firstlast-ml8di yeah there's no nepotism in UK showbusiness

[@Netotrefirefem]

Can’t wait to listen to this tomorrow while driving. Knowing there’s a Hardcore History show out, but waiting for 2 days to hear it is damn near torture.

[@drdrai7479]

“Some people miss those shows; some people don’t miss those shows” I will literally listen to anything you put out.

[@stevengaskill6515]

Love listening while working all alone in my shop. Thanks for sharing.

[@chriso1776]

Thank you Dan!!!! Your work is much appreciated.

[@Voo504Doo]

Omg what is this .. I get more excited for drops here than any other channel cause it’s so long in between uploads to his KZbin page and the quality is amazing..if this is real 3 1/2 hours Carlin is the man!! Thanks

[@acetate909]

Damn, it's been months since I've seen new Hardcore History uploaded to YT. Can't wait to get into this one.

[@BranMakMorn1]

Thank you Mr. Carlin for your work. I am thankful to have found your channel. Have a great year.

[@kirkuleetz]

AWWWWW YEAH! Been waiting so long for some new Dan Carlin material - thanks for uploading Dan!

[@cherrysantaski]

Everyone please give Dan a like to show him how much we appreciate this

[@TheLifesentence2278]

he wants a dollar. just one dollar per episode.

Dan I want to tell you that I love everything you have done, I listened to you for months.

[@QuantumLeapt]

Thank you for the work you do Dan!

[@rodrigoluff3280]

Awesome to have you back! Saving this for a long flight coming up :) :) :)

[@Dumass88]

I've listened to a bunch of your podcast while working the kitchen - so i miss a lot. But your episodes on ww1, it's preludes and also your episode on torture and death penalties have really shifted my perspective and it's very humbling.

[@charlesserc7753]

We been waiting dan. Thank you very much SR....

[@Fellsteadytrees89]

Just found this stuff. Absolutely brilliant. Listening every night. Keeps me awake

[@martingarcia2586]

This is something I thought I'd never be interested in but here I am. And a Dan Carlin movie is something I never thought I needed, but I look forward to it.

[@airbjorn4435]

I'm a new Dan Carlin fan and I've listened to so many of his podcasts on Stitcher and I'm running out of episodes so I started searching looking for more material and look what I find! Also, his site has so much on there that I wasn't even aware of. I listen almost every night in bed while I drift off to sleep and I need more! I love what you're doing Dan and you've taught me so much! THANK YOU!!!

[@kaarlimakela3413]

Might one of those of Phillip's daughter/grand-daughter Greek Warrior Princesses running around have been named Xena, perchance? THEN ... everything makes sense ...

[@JZjans]

This is a personal thank you for your work. So thank you

[@philregier8442]

YESSSSS!!! Happiness when this just popped up. Grab the milk and cereal bowl, txt the boss you might have corona virus and won't be in tomorrow and just enjoy. Aloha

[@stephenmascari950]

What a talent you have to bring history alive ....

[@michaeljohnson8329]

Dan, you HAVE to stop loading these up in the middle of the night. I have to work tomorrow

[@Blackadder1620]

I know I just thought that, eh whats 2 hours

[@theamazingrando-mortalenem6598]

I just call in sick with Carlinitus

[@Thanos916]

I'd venture to say that we are blessed whenever Dan posts a new episode.

[@GuerillaWelder]

Hey you shut that mouth 🤣

[@davidkistler8486]

it’s not to long he’s got more in his back pocket 😂

[@SailfishSoundSystem]

Love the new book Dan. Almost finished with it. The Bronze Age Collapse is fascinating.

[@rtjt333]

I cant even express how happy I get when I have new Dan Carlin episodes to listen to!

[@BaronVonBlair]

[Making phone-call] Evening boss, clear my AM. Goodnight.

[@Rhb989]

Wait so Dan has multiple part Alexander the Great story line just sitting in his back pocket!?!!?

[@anonymous3174]

I know right? What else is he holding out on to?

[@DiviAugusti]

I hope he doesn’t wait 5 years before he gets to it.

[@tim.aronsson]

I think you misunderstand. It means that it's on his list of shows to do in the future. Dan hasn't done any work on it yet.

[@Dickens76]

This is one of my all time favorite episodes. Olympia was an actual "girl-boss" unlike the trash characterisations they push in today's movies. Absolutely fascinating stuff here. Obe more thing to address some of the comments I've seen where people can't listen due to Macedonia being pronounced with a K sound: don't be dense, Cs are always pronounced that way in Greek, and Latin for that matter.

[@SpecterVonBaren]

What?! I didn't know this other podcast existed! I've been missing out on so much Hardcore History for 2 years!

[@kyleoconnor4707]

Whats the other podcast? I only know this one

[@SpecterVonBaren]

@@kyleoconnor4707 It's just the main Hardcore History podcast.

[@kyleoconnor4707]

@@SpecterVonBaren if I search that only this one comes up?

[@richiemcnabb5991]

Mr. Carlin, YOU'VE ruined me for fiction.

[@Sean-no3zv]

Yup, Dan leave your mind-hole all stretched out. Only Dan can satisfy it now...

[@dj_smacks_47]

@@Sean-no3zv pause bro u doin too much

[@thecarter8700]

@@dj_smacks_47LMAOOOO

[@hectorrivero2173]

❤❤❤

[@sarissophori]

Calls his new show 'addendum'; the latest episode turns out to be over three hours long...never change, Dan.

[@woodenwolf325]

Your stuff is great! Thanks for the hard work time and dedication you put in here.

[@chrisbruntsch2786]

Why isn't there a Napoleon series? I have been wondering that for almost 19 years now ????

[@SvrWxArchive1807]

He has said before he has expressed interest in the idea. However, you can not separate the French Revolution from the Napoleonic Wars, therefore it would be a super long series. That's according to him. Would I tottally be down for a 15 part series on the French Revolution/Napoleon? Absolutely!

[@IAmVariance]

Love this Dan Carlin

[@The420R00s7er]

Thanks Dan!

[@rubberbumm]

I got a glass of Gin & Tonic and a frshly rolled-up blunt..... ( new paper aswell- don't ask me why that matters) I am sooooo ready for this right now !!!! Thanks in advance dan for all the work you put in these !

[@gabrielyeamans7289]

The excitement in your voice really came through in this one!

[@Bobby_Rib]

Bro I keep waking up to your videos. Every time I wake up your videos are playing

[@cosmicmuffet1053]

2:13:03 Alexander is dead. Everybody is dead. Tone sounds concluding. Out of curiosity, switch back to tab to see how much longer is left. *sees more than an hour to go* I love Dan Carlin podcasts.

[@corbinwildcatt2274]

How would I fill my empty hours with out hardcore history! Your doing Gods work Dan!

[@Gintoki7]

do one about the rise of Islam and the first 4 caliphs, a remarkable part of history that will definitely surprise people.

[@SUPERMOTOJAK]

That would be great but he wouldn't dare. He's too "progressive" for that.

[@SvarteJack]

I recommend reading Tom Hollands "In the shadow of the sword" if you allready haven't! I'd love to hear Dans take on it though!

[@92bagder]

@@SvarteJack just started reading that.

[@SvarteJack]

@@92bagder You're in for a treat!

[@venicec3310]

shorty boyd im interested in that

[@marcose1137]

Listening to this from the E.R with a severely snapped thumb... Still the best day ever!

[@JohnRoscoeYT]

Amazing! This made my night!

[@ScholzJustin]

Cant wait for the epic Alexander podcast you have been planning. This was an awesome start to that.

[@mikemamzic]

Excellent work thank you Dan!

[@Kalepherion]

I love your in-depth look at history. A look at the history and take over of the nation of Hawaii is more than compelling. I would love to hear your take on the hardcore history of Hawaii.

[@johnthesavage7680]

Looks like my night just got 3 and a half hours longer 😆 keep up the good work Dan and co.

[@Wallyworld30]

I love listening to history podcasts when I sleep but I can't do it with Dan. He is to excitable when telling his tales. I just listen to him while I work instead.

[@CoDLover7771]

Dan, this is amazing! Thank you!

[@rungne2408]

YES! My favorite podcast. I always get super inspired by Dan.

[@xir0music]

Dan it's going on two in the morning, you're killin me, lol

[@MrCowen70]

Oh Jesus every time one of these pops up I know I’ve got a months worth of thinking to do. Painfotainment sparked a mountain of thoughts and discussion points

[@f.g.h604]

Love your work Mr Carlin. Keep it up

[@j-aheggdal9074]

Uploaded: 22 seconds ago. Perfect.

[@ethantanner6530]

A Dan Carlin video a must watch as always

[@timesn7774]

I'm new to podcasts at the core... dan carlin woooh!

[@Kyleology]

What even is the difference at this point between actual Hardcore History and Addendum?

[@notsae66]

There isn't any.

[@NameUser428]

He said Addendums cover people/events that have lots of scattered data points and gaps in the history, and also work as side eps to larger ones that covered a directly related subject (this Addendum covering Alexander the Great's mother after having done a couple regular eps on Alexander himself).

[@TheLifesentence2278]

about 9 hours.

[@vphiameradisogaarwa]

Freaking awesome! I love Hardcore History. Dan please produce another great series on either the Roman Republic or the Roman Empire.

[@PritchDringle]

I just gave this a thumbs up before I even listened to it. I mean come on, it's Dan. I'm certainly not going to hate it. I understand that this means that it will be at least seven months before we get a 6-hour episode. I'm okay with that and I am very excited about this. Thank you. Mr. Carlin.

[@Aaron-vt6gh]

One Hollywood filmmaker and one dragon disliked this video

[@nunayobiz]

Tripple AAA.... Awesome, As Always!

[@emelle9705]

Some great university, please honor this man with a Doctorate and a tenured position. Everything he presents is a masters course in each subject he chooses to tackle. Better yet we, the history geeks of the world, need a Documentary Series with Dan.

[@michaelshreck1]

Enjoying this on a rainy cold Saturday.

[@patriciapalmer4215]

I've been waiting for a movie about Aspasia. Pericles, ancient Greece, women in politics, her lifestyle, how she got where she was. Blimey !

[@user-qs6cz6zg9f]

best notification i've had in a while, actualy said "ohh myy godd"

[@johnndamascene]

You are the greatest, Dan

[@amaniac82]

love your channel!

[@cleonRIP]

Yes!!!!!!!! Finally a new podcast to add to the decade! Right up there with Wrath of the Khans and Prophets of Doom!