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So You Think You Can Rule Persia

von Umberto Molinatti & Sariel Snowings

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A podcast rating and reviewing all the kings of Persia from Deioces to Yazdegerd III. Hosted by Umberto Molinatti and Sariel Snowings

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  1. 109. Al-Mansur

    The newly minted Abbasid Caliphate needs a capable man to take charge, reform its structural issues, and secure the succession. Al-Mansur is ready to do all this and introduce us all to the glorious city of Baghdad. You can find all the ima

  2. 108. Al-Saffah

    The Umayyad Caliphate is no more and in its place rise the Abbasids in the person of al-Saffah, the bloodshedder. Will he live up to his name, and will he be able to consolidate his dynasty before it's too late? You can find all the images

  3. 107. Marwan II

    We're back and it's time to finish up the Third Fitna! Marwan managed to rise from obscurity to take control of the caliphate but will he be able to solve its structural problems or will they submerge him? You can find all the images on our

  4. 106. Ibrahim ibn al-Walid

    The heir of a usurper is always a precarious one, but Ibrahim is here during the bubbling Third Fitna. Join us for a slow slide into chaos and a surprising number of death options. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouth

  5. 105. Yazid III

    The tyrant is dead and now we have a man in charge who thinks that rulers should be held accountable for their actions. How will the caliphate react to a new regime and is more turmoil soon to follow? Find Alexandria: A Hellenistic Age Podc

  6. 104. Al-Walid II

    The caliphate is in crisis: rebellions wrack the provinces and the eternal expansion has ceased. Who better to deal with this than an entitled manchild? Join us for rude poems, wine drinking, and all the symptoms of decline. You can find al

  7. 103. Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik

    We've resisted reform for decades, and now the whole caliphate is on fire: the empire is contracting from al-Andalus to Khorasan with threats both internal and external. Will Hisham be able to hold it together, or is this the end for the Um

  8. 102. Yazid II

    Yazid II was deemed to be an insufficient successor to Umar, but the succession happened before anyone could change things. Will Yazid beat expectations and make the caliphate prosper, or will he follow in the footsteps of his namesake? You

  9. 101. Umar II

    Umar II is known by many sources as the only good Umayyad, comparable to the Rashidun caliphs themselves, but does he live up to the hype? Join for the end of the siege of Constantinople, a reform of the administration, and a horse kick to

  10. 100.5 Patreon Preview: Alcibiades

    After our 100th ruler, have a peek behind the curtain into our Patreon! We'll tell you about the extra episodes that await you there and, to entice you further, here is the first half of our special episode on Alcibiades. The most chaotic m

  11. 100. Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik

    Find Kingdom Podcast at https://aflatpackhistoryofsweden.com/ You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/2026/04/19/100-sulayman-ibn-abd-al-malik/ Here's the link to our Patreon! www.patreon

  12. 99. Al-Walid I

    The caliphate is at peace and has only to rise and grasp its destiny. Al-Walid will oversee the greatest expansion since the caliphate's founding, leading us to Transoxiana, Sindh, and al-Andalus. You can find all the images on our website!

  13. 98. Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan

    A new Marwanid Umayyad caliphate has risen from impossible odds and now needs stable foundations that it may flourish. Abd al-Malik will rise out of civil war with the powers of friendship, administration, and incredible violence. Find Hist

  14. In Opposition to the War in Iran

    Our latest release is a statement we have prepared about the ongoing attack on Iran by the United States and Israel. We appreciate your attention

  15. 97. Abd Allah ibn al-Zubayr

    The Sufyanid Umayyad caliphate has fallen and ibn al-Zubayr will do his best to reshape its ashes into something more in line with the ideals of the Rashidun Caliphs. But as they fell into hardship, will he be drawn towards a grisly end? Fi

  16. 96. Yazid I

    The second ruler of the Umayyad Caliphate has some mighty big shoes to fill but is he up to the challenge? Tune in for multiple tragedies, an assault on Mecca, and a pet monkey. You can find all the images on our website! https://soyouthink

  17. In Support of the People of Iran

    Our latest release is a statement we have prepared about the ongoing protests in Iran and their brutal repression. We appreciate your attention The sources of information we recommend are the Human Rights Activists News Agency which can be

  18. 95. Mu'awiya I

    The Umayyad Caliphate has arrived but how rightly-guided will it be? Mu'awiya is planning to stabilize his new empire and mold it into a fief that can be passed down for generations; however, there are those who would halt this project... Y

  19. 94. Ali ibn Abi Talib

    The caliph Uthman has been murdered, but the caliphate must go on. Enter Ali, closely tied to the Prophet since his youth, he will try his best to avoid the caliphate spiraling out of control, but pleasing everyone is hardly possible... You

  20. 93. Uthman ibn Affan

    We have returned at last with a new world brought about by the final prophet! Join us for an exploration of the Rise of Islam, how the caliphate came to be and expanded so quickly, and the dangerous intersection between ruling an empire and

  21. 92.7 Season 1 Recap

    After many moons, we're back to talk to you about another 1300 years of history! But first, let us remind ourselves of what happened in the previous 92 episodes before we jump into the rise of Islam. Here's the link to the Intelligent Speec

  22. Intelligent Speech 2026

    Get your tickets at https://intelligentspeechonline.com/tickets/ Remember to use the promo code RULE for 10% off

  23. Season 2 Plans!

    A short message about our plans for Season 2 and ways to support the podcast! Here's the link to our Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia Our merch store is here! https://sythycarp-store.printify.me/

  24. The Grand Final

    It's all come to this, Khosrow II Parviz or Darius I the Great! To help us decide, we are joined by Trevor from the History of Persia and Plumas from Las Plumas de Simurgh who will sponsor their champions. And listen to the end for a specia

  25. Semifinal 2

    Today there will be two great challenges. First the semifinal between Khosrow II and Antiochus III, quickly followed by the mini-final between the loser and Seleucus I to determine our third and fourth places. You can find the current round

  26. Semifinal 1

    The group has been narrowed to only four contestants, and today we are facing off Darius I and Seleucus I. Both somewhat founders of empires in a time of turmoil, who will gain an edge over the other? You can find the current rounds here! h

  27. Round 2-2

    We have made it to the last of our rounds, it's only champions from here on out! Tune in to find out which of these rulers will gain a seat in the semifinals: Seleucus I, Kavad I, Bahram VI, Antiochus III, Musa. You can find the current rou

  28. Round 2-1

    Our first set of champions felled, it's time to make some really difficult decisions. Only two among these greats will survive to see the semifinals: Darius I, Mithridates II, Khosrow I, Shapur I, Khosrow II. You can find all the images on

  29. 92.6 Interview: Raiders, Rulers, and Traders with David Chaffetz

    Today we're joined by David Chaffetz to discuss his new book Raiders, Rulers, and Traders: The Horse and the Rise of Empires. In it we discuss the relevance of this most important of animals and how it shaped the history of Iran and the wor

  30. Round 1-5

    Time for the last of our first set of rounds before we move on to the next level. Khosrow II Parviz, Cyrus II the Great, Peroz I, Musa, Narseh: which two of these last five will make it through? You can find the current rounds here! https:/

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