The Alexander Standard

Can Alexander Rule Persia?

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! 
 
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Polyperchon

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).     
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Alexander IV

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!
 
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Eumenes

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]. 
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Arrhidaeus and Eurydice

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!
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The briefest hiatus

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! 
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Antipater

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. 
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Perdiccas

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).
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Alexander the Great Part2

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?
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Alexander the Great Part 1

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.
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