The Alexander Standard

The Alexander Standard

Welcome to the Alexander Standard! Join us as we rank the heirs of Alexander the Great from Perdiccas to Cleopatra VII and decide if they meet the Alexander Standard!

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Demetrius II Aetolicus

May 8, 2025 • 78 mins

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!

 

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Aristotle/Alexander with Alex Lyras

April 24, 2025 • 42 mins

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

 

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Part Three: Antigonos II Gonatas

April 10, 2025 • 83 mins

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! 

 

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Part Two: Antigonos II Gonatas

March 14, 2025 • 74 mins

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).

 

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Part One: Antigonos II Gonatas

February 22, 2025 • 83 mins

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!

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Join Us on Patreon

February 13, 2025 • 3 mins

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! 

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Part Three: Pyrrhus of Epirus

February 6, 2025 • 61 mins

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)!

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Part Two: Pyrrhus of Epirus

January 27, 2025 • 76 mins

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!

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Part One: Pyrrhus of Epirus

January 9, 2025 • 92 mins

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)!

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Antipater II Etesias

December 19, 2024 • 28 mins

Meredith and Dustin debated what to say in this blurb, longer than Antipater II Etesias may have sat on the throne. 

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Meleager

December 6, 2024 • 31 mins

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!

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Part Two: Ptolemy Keraunos

November 21, 2024 • 45 mins

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!

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Part One: Ptolemy Keraunos

November 7, 2024 • 59 mins

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.

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Patreon Preview: Alexander The Great (2004)

October 24, 2024 • 66 mins

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! 

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Commercials Revisited: The Dustin Cut

October 11, 2024 • 85 mins

Millions emailed! Ok, just a few, wanting a compilation of all the commercials this season... so we did that. Results may vary.

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Season 1 Recap and Updates

September 27, 2024 • 25 mins

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.

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Part Three: Seleukos Nicator

September 13, 2024 • 55 mins

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!

 

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Part Two: Seleukos Nikator

August 29, 2024 • 57 mins

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!

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Part One: Seleukos Nikator

August 15, 2024 • 86 mins
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.   

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On Wine-Dark Seas: An Interview with Tad Crawford

August 1, 2024 • 63 mins

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

 

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