The Alexander Standard

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! Sources Patreon Blue Sky   Facebook Instagram   Twitter   Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

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. Sources Patreon Blue Sky   Facebook Instagram   Twitter   Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.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!  Sources Patreon Blue Sky   Facebook Instagram   Twitter   Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

Millions emailed! Ok, just a few, wanting a compilation of all the commercials this season... so we did that. Results may vary. Sources Patreon Blue Sky   Facebook Instagram   Twitter   Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

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. Sources Patreon Blue Sky   Facebook Instagram   Twitter   Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

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 Patreon Blue Sky   Facebook Instagram   Twitter   Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

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 Patreon Blue Sky   Facebook Instagram   Twitter   Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

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 nev...

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 Patreon Blue Sky   Facebook Instagram   Twitter   Alexanderstandardpo...

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 Patreon Blue Sky   Facebook Instagram   Twitter   Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

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 Patreon Blue Sky   Facebook Instagram   Twitter   Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

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 Patreon Blue Sky   Facebook Instagram   Twitter   Alexanderstandardpod@gmail.com

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...

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 Patreon Blue Sky  ...

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...

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 Oblig...

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 Pod...

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...

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:...

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 Podc...

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 Podcas...

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 let...

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 A...