Best Quartermaster Productions Podcasts (2024)

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Meet the Ottomans (w/ Michael Talbot) 47:04

1h ago47:04

47:04

The Ottomans played a critical role in the 1792-1815 period, but we haven't been paying too much attention to them - until now. The signing of a peace treaty with France is the hook for this bonus episode which introduces us to the Ottomans and the challenges facing their reforming leader, Sultan Selim III. He faces a tough challenge in shaking up …

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Episode 42: Q2-1802 - The plot against Toussaint 1:29:00

16h ago1:29:00

1:29:00

1802. January… February… March… Three months in which republican resistance on Saint-Domingue falters and the French commanders’ well-laid plans appear to be succeeding… France makes peace with the Ottoman Empire, as Sultan Selim III faces some tricky questions… And back in France Bonaparte adds the so-called Organic Articles to the Concordat deal …

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The NQ masterplan 46:59

5d ago46:59

46:59

It was always the plan that we would use this quieter period before the outbreak of the Napoleonic Wars to ensure the podcast is firing on all cylinders before we hit 1805. With the help of many listeners supporting the Napoleonic Quarterly with either their money all the time, that is exactly what we are now getting ready to do. So this week Alex …

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Are we getting battles all wrong? (w/Graeme Callister) 1:05:57

23d ago1:05:57

1:05:57

Dr Graeme Callister, Senior Lecturer in History and War Studies at York St John University, joins Clemens and Alex S to explore the nature and character of battle during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.

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Q&A: The French Revolutionary Wars 1:13:42

22d ago1:13:42

1:13:42

As we've reached the Peace of Amiens it felt like a good time to pause and review the French Revolutionary Wars... Charles Esdaile and Alexander Mikaberidze took questions from Quartermasters about a decade of fighting in which the French defied expectations, the allies never quite clicked and Napoleon Bonaparte emerged as a truly great military co…

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Episode 41: Q1-1802 - Saint-Domingue burns 1:37:04

27d ago1:37:04

1:37:04

1800. January… February… March… Three months in which the British and the French finally end the war with the Peace of Amiens… The French force sent to reassert control over Saint-Domingue meets with an unfriendly welcome… And back home Napoleon Bonaparte is considering his next moves as the de facto ruler of France. This is episode 41 of the Napol…

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1802-03: PLANNING MEETING! 1:29:05

1M ago1:29:05

1:29:05

Yes, it's time for the Festival of Structured Bureaucracy once again! From the makers of the 1800-01 planning meeting... there comes another laborious and sometimes painful process of determining what topics will be covered by each main episode's three segments... come for the occasional appalled reaction to less attractive ideas... stay for the po…

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The Battles of Algeciras: Saumarez v Linois, June-July 1801 52:19

1M ago52:19

52:19

Bernie Campbell is joined by Rachel Blackman-Rogers, lecturer in defence studies at Kings College London, and Olivier Aranda, Assistant Professor of History at the University of Brest, to discuss a remarkable set of naval engagements, unique in many ways in the 1792-1815 period and the last of their kind during the French Revolutionary wars.…

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Napoleonic D-Day: The British in Egypt, 1801 54:25

2M ago54:25

54:25

Is this the most significant opposed landing of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars? The assault on the beaches of Aboukir Bay by British forces under Abercromby [from around 13:00] was certainly a dramatic affair. So too was the Battle of Alexandria [from 23:15] which followed against the desperate remnants of the French expeditionary for…

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Episode 40: Q4-1801 - 'Vive Bonaparte!' 1:42:00

2M ago1:42:00

1:42:00

1802. October... November... December... three months in which the longstanding contest between the British and the French switches from the battlefield to the negotiating table... After two complete years in power Napoleon Bonaparte's position looks increasingly secure... And the decision is taken to send a French fleet across the Atlantic with Sa…

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The French Institute in Egypt: What did they achieve? 41:18

3M ago41:18

41:18

Charles Mackay reviews the experiences and achievements in Egypt of the extraordinary group of savants - engineers, scientists, mathematicians - who accompanied Napoleon Bonaparte to Cairo and beyond in 1798 and whose findings laid the groundwork for modern Egyptology.

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MARLENE DAUT on the Haitian Revolution 32:42

3M ago32:42

32:42

Marlene Daut, Professor of French and African Diaspora Studies at Yale University, discusses the incredible 13-year period from 1791 to 1804 which saw self-liberated slaves, not least leader Toussaint Louverture, overcome French colonial rule to win freedom on Haiti. Including: [01:00] - Reflections on the complexity of the Haitian Revolution [05:1…

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Napoleonic Qs #4: Your questions answered 1:32:23

4M ago1:32:23

1:32:23

Clemens Bemmann is joined by Zack White and Alex Mikaberidze to work their way through the Napoleonic Quarterly mailbag. Topics include Napoleon's motives in Illyria, the reasons behind British success, Alex S' 'Trump derangement syndrome', the chances of war and... flogging, actually.

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Episode 39: Q3-1801 - Bargaining chips 1:41:58

4M ago1:41:58

1:41:58

1801. July... August... September... Three months in which the British mount an opposed amphibious landing against French forces in Egypt... on Saint Domingue Toussaint Louverture promulgates a constitution for the colony before getting the greenlight from Bonaparte... and tensions between the French state and the Catholic church are resolved but n…

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Episode 318: Episode 318: Nerd Talk Radio Panel @ BA-CON 2024 44:38

4M ago44:38

44:38

Kevin and Mykie wrap up our adventures at BA-CON 2024 our own NERD TALK RADIO PANEL! Tune in for hot takes from us and the awesome audience at Ba-Con 2024! Join us as we debate Anime Hero cleaning duties, the Breakfast Battle and Condiment Wars, Ultimate Bad Guy Showdowns and tons more! Take your budget superpower pill and Get to listening! **Liste…

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Strategic insights: The Black Sea, then and now 1:03:06

4M ago1:03:06

1:03:06

Rachel Blackman-Rogers is joined by contemporary Black Sea maritime scholar Prof Deborah Sanders of Kings College London to discuss the history and evolution of Black Sea Navies, the historical significance of the Black Sea itself, and the Black Sea's current importance in Russia's war with Ukraine. [01:00] - to what extent has the Black Sea been a…

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Episode 317: Episode 317: Blue Lock Q&A @ BA-CON 2024 45:23

4M ago45:23

45:23

Kevin and Mykie had an awesome time at BA-CON 2024! Another highlight was hanging out with the cast of BLUE LOCK! Join us as we hear tales and tips from the talented Drew Breedlove, Matthew Elkins and Kevin D Thelwell! From origin stories to heartfelt advice, sit in the audience with us as chat it up at Ba-Con 2024. Get to listening! Support the po…

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MARK LAWRENCE on Spain's 'Black Legend' 42:09

4M ago42:09

42:09

Spain's story during the Napoleonic period is an Atlantic one, as Dr Mark Lawrence of the University of Kent has pointed out. Fresh from recording on the War of the Oranges, which you can hear in episode 38, here Mark discusses a range of topics including the legacy of the Spanish Empire and notions of the 'Black Legend' of anti-Spanish propaganda;…

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Episode 316: Episode 316: Chuck Huber Q&A @ BA-CON 2024 44:30

4M ago44:30

44:30

Kevin and Mykie had an awesome time at BA-CON 2024! One of the best highlights was crashing voice actor CHUCK HUBER's panel! You know Chuck from voicing Dr. Franken Stein, Hiei, and Android 17 and so many more! Put on your best accent and join us as we get into actor origins, behind the scenes voice actor info, and getting AI to do your bidding. Ge…

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The Battle of Copenhagen, 2 April 1801: Fischer v Nelson 48:54

5M ago48:54

48:54

Rachel Blackman-Rogers joins Alex Stevenson to discuss the First Battle of Copenhagen - featuring some tricky navigation, the Royal Navy's superior bludgeoning rate of firepower, some brutal diplomacy and Horatio Nelson's infamous blind eye. Please support the podcast on Patreon at patreon/com/napoleonicquarterly.…

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Episode 315: Episode 315: Nerd Alerts! for JULY 2024 1:05:46

5M ago1:05:46

1:05:46

Kevin and Mykie geek out on the latest pop culture headlines for July Nerd Alerts! This week we're hyping up some horrors, getting musically weird and biopical, and deciding whether or not we should Git Gud or Noob it Up. ! Join us as we assume positions about nerdy news happening now! Get to listening! Kevin and Mykie are at BA-CON 2024! happening…

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Episode 38: Q2-1801 - Nelson's blind eye 1:33:08

5M ago1:33:08

1:33:08

1801. April... May... June... Three months in which Horatio Nelson pulverises the Danish fleet at Copenhagen... Napoleon Bonaparte turns his ire on the pro-British Portuguese... and war breaks out between the piratical Barbary States and the fledgeling US of A. This is episode 38 of the Napoleonic Quarterly - covering three months which show that, …

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Episode 314: Episode 314: Head of the High Seas - QUARTERMASTER! 1:00:35

5M ago1:00:35

1:00:35

Kevin + Mykie's prepare to board with their growing Pirate Build-a-Crews! This week, we're cornering ourselves a QUARTERMASTER to maintain man and mast! We've got fantastically funny First Mates, Historical heroes of second rank and quality QMs from not so sea-worthy stories. Join us as we turn things over to the next best person for the job and Ge…

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Pitt's dilemmas: British politics in the 1790s 53:28

5M ago53:28

53:28

While France was thrown into chaos by the revolution, the political situation in Britain wasn't exactly calm either. Bernie Campbell sat down with Jacquelin Reiter and Neil Gregory Howe to talk about the tumultuous mood in Britain during the 1790s, Pitt's policies and much more.

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Episode 313: Episode 313: CREEP OUT KEV! with SLITHER 1:09:25

5M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

-- CONTENT WARNING -- As this is a Horror Genre themed episode, we do discuss topics that may be explicit, mature or vulgar - our softer-eared Positrons should take heed! Kevin and Mykie are mutating into better Horror fans by doing a deep dive on some Horror favorites. This week, Mykie is trying to CREEP OUT KEV! with the movie Slither from 2006! …

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William Wordsworth: The Revolution betrayed 53:05

5M ago53:05

53:05

Assassinating Napoleon Bonaparte, it turns out, was on the minds of lots of people frustrated with how the French Revolution was playing out. Off the back of the Infernal Machine attempt on the First Consul's life we've got an episode here about William Wordsworth, that most revered of English Romantic poets, who was so frustrated by the unfulfille…

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Episode 312: Episode 312: BA-CON 2024 - Interview with BACON! 43:56

5M ago43:56

43:56

Kevin and Mykie are getting ready for BA-CON 2024! This week we're catching up with the mastermind of the whole shebang, BACON! Join us as we gab about Con Friends, Leveling Up the Project List, and the importance of having Dance and Cosplay in your life. Grab a family pass and get to listening! ...and then get down to Houston, TX for BA-CON 2024 h…

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Malta: At the crossroads of the Napoleonic era 48:28

5M ago48:28

48:28

Liam Gauci, Curator at the Malta Maritime Museum in Valletta, joins Dr Rachel Blackman-Rogers to discuss the fascinating history of his very special island. This episode is sponsored by Heritage Malta.

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Episode 311: Episode 311: Nerd Alerts! for JUNE 2024 57:42

5M ago57:42

57:42

Kevin and Mykie geek out on the latest pop culture headlines for June Nerd Alerts! This week we're welcoming returning characters, analyzing our potential AI tech overlords, and getting to the sweet bottom of cake vs pie! Join us as we assume positions about nerdy news happening now! Get to listening! Kevin and Mykie will be at BA-CON 2024! happeni…

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Episode 37: Q1-1801 - The bedroom assassins 1:40:56

6M ago1:40:56

1:40:56

1801. January… February… March… Three months in which the assassination of Tsar Paul stuns Europe… The Act of Union brings together Britain and Ireland... And Austria and France sign the Treaty of Luneville, inking in French dominance in western Europe. This is episode 37 of the Napoleonic Quarterly - covering three months in which the grisly drama…

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Episode 310: Episode 310: Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla ASSUMPTION 59:41

6M ago59:41

59:41

Kevin and Mykie log into our BioComputers to access assumptions for Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla! Join us as we walk thru buildings to dig into one of the films that directly inspired Godzilla Minus One. Geek out with us about guys in suits, warm up the Giant Mazers and get to listening! Kevin and Mykie will be at BA-CON 2024! happening July 6-7,…

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KATHY BURK on diplomatic history 32:26

6M ago32:26

32:26

Kathleen Burk, Professor Emerita of Modern and Contemporary History at University College London, is an amazing historian whose books spanning a long and distinguished career reflect the breadth of her interests: she's written about Anglo-American relations over the decades, a biography of AJP Taylor, even a history of wine reflecting her own backg…

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Episode 309: Episode 309: Arbitrary Assumptions! for May 2024 1:00:12

6M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Kevin and Mykie are hanging out in the back of the shop and we got some things to tell ya! Here's some Arbitrary Assumptions! Because there's so many Cool Things out there and not enough time to talk about all of them, we're chatting up some nerdy highlights and friendly reccs for what we've been watching, seeing and playing. Patronize to your LCSs…

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In conversation: Alan Forrest and Charles Esdaile 1:13:54

6M ago1:13:54

1:13:54

Professor Alan Forrest of the University of York sat down with his long time academic friend Charles Esdaile to talk about the Napoleon Movie, the legacy of the Emperor and more.

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Episode 308: Episode 308: Head of the High Seas - NAVIGATOR! 1:04:30

6M ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Kevin + Mykie's plot a course for their Pirate Build-a-Crews with some NAVIGATORS! This week, we're tracking the top explorers to leads our scallywags across the seas! We've got daring characters from the Age of Discovery all the way up to cutthroat cartographers from current media. Join us as we put our sextants in the capable hands of nerdy PIRAT…

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LOUIS SARKOZY on Napoleon’s Library 48:07

6M ago48:07

48:07

Louis Sarkozy talks to Bernie Campbell about his upcoming book on Napoleon's Library, the cultural influence of the Emperor and how his legacy is seen today in France.

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Episode 307: Episode 307: Godzilla Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack ASSUMPTION 1:01:21

6M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Kevin and Mykie are glowing! Not from radiation but with the power of GMK: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack! It's Godzilla vs Everybody, even our new pal Baragon! Join us as we stomp back into Kaiju mode and dig into one of the films that directly inspired Godzilla Minus One. Geek out with us about guys in suits, thank your local guardian spirit and g…

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In conversation: Michael Broers and Charles Esdaile 58:25

7M ago58:25

58:25

Professor Emeritus Michael Broers of the University of Oxford, biography of Napoleon and historical adviser to 'Napoleon' (2023), sat down virtually with his old chum and sparring partner Charles Esdaile. In this conversation they covered: [02:00] - their shared outsider perspective on the French Revolution [06:00] - the usefulness of the Napoleoni…

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Production update: Charles, slaynt vie déy gerrid! 6:57

7M ago6:57

6:57

A Napoleonic professor is despatched to the field hospital, delaying our next main episode by a month. But we have lots of bonus episodes in the meantime.

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Episode 306: Episode 306: Nerd Alerts! for May 2024 54:51

7M ago54:51

54:51

Kevin and Mykie geek out on the latest pop culture headlines for May Nerd Alerts! This week we're basking in the glow of FALLOUT fallout, feeling some Superhero Hype again, and gabbing about vidja games and gameshows! Join us as we assume positions about nerdy news happening now! Get to listening! Support the podcast and buy us a cup of joe! Visit …

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Containing Russia: Lessons from history 55:48

7M ago55:48

55:48

Dr Rachel Blackman-Rogers is joined by King's College London colleague Professor Andrew Lambert to discuss the current conflict in Ukraine and how lessons from history can be applied to contemporary challenges in containing Russian aggression.

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Episode 305: Episode 305: FALLOUT Assumption 1:20:13

7M ago1:20:13

1:20:13

Kevin + Mykie venture the surface to shout like yahoos about the FALLOUT series now streaming on Amazon Prime! A chaotic cast of characters, insane worldbuilding brought to life (Thanks Evil Ted!) and so many nerdy moments that it likely to make your macguffin head explode. Say Okey Dokey, grab some Jello Cake and get to listening! **CONTENT WARNIN…

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The wider world in 1800 1:08:00

7M ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Bernie Campbell takes us on a whistlestop tour of the world as it was at the turn of the 19th century, in the company of Professor Alexander Mikaberidze of Louisiana State University-Shreveport and the NQ's intrepid Quartermaster-Patreons.

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Episode 304: Episode 304: Head of the High Seas - SURGEON! 1:01:05

7M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Kevin + Mykie's are fixin up their Pirate Build-a-Crews with some SURGEONS! This week, we're scrubbing the decks to find the top Doctors to heal our ails and sails! From real life Mad Scientists and Native Medicine Men to Charming Quacks and Sawbones of Yore, join us as we make some awesome nautical house calls! Get that citrus and Get to listening…

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The Battle of Hohenlinden, 3 December 1800: Moreau v John 1:02:49

7M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Here's a deep dive into the Battle of Hohenlinden, in which Moreau decisively beats the Austrians under Archduke John. Thanks to David Hollins and Hans-Karl Weiß for talking us through it!

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Episode 303: Episode 303: Arbitrary Assumptions! for April 2024 1:03:12

7M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Kevin and Mykie are hanging out in the back of the shop and we got some things to tell ya! Here's some Arbitrary Assumptions! Because there's so many Cool Things out there and not enough time to talk about all of them, we're chatting up some nerdy highlights and friendly reccs for what we've been watching, seeing and playing. Patronize to your LCSs…

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Episode 36: Q4-1800 - Infernal Machine 1:36:28

8M ago1:36:28

1:36:28

1800. January… February… March… Three months in which Jean-Victor Moreau’s snowy victory at Hohenlinden takes the Austrians out of the war… Napoleon Bonaparte survives the world’s first car bombing attempt in Paris… And across the Atlantic those huge swathes of land west of the Appalachians change hands between the European powers once again, causi…

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Episode 302: Episode 302: Nerd Alerts ECLIPSE EDITION! 57:01

8M ago57:01

57:01

Kevin and Mykie and Producer NotScott don our safety glasses to prepare for the SOLAR ECLIPSE of 2024! It's happening Monday April 8th and you should watch it! Join us as we geek out about eclipse myths and trivia, solar superpowers, scientific preparation and astronomical hugs! Put yer shades on and get to listening!…

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150-158mins: Our conclusions will SHOCK you!! The 'Napoleon' Movie... Quarter-Hourly 36:22

8M ago36:22

36:22

Could some of the decisions made by those making Sir Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' (2023) be better understood by the generally disappointed Napoleonic community? Alex Stevenson is joined by James Topham, who knows a thing or two about screenwriting, to conclude their analysis of the film. Yes that's right, it's the Napoleon Movie Quarter-Hourly - taki…

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135-150mins: Ghostefine - The 'Napoleon' Movie... Quarter-Hourly 32:35

8M ago32:35

32:35

Could some of the decisions made by those making Sir Ridley Scott's 'Napoleon' (2023) be better understood by the generally disappointed Napoleonic community? Alex Stevenson is joined by James Topham, who knows a thing or two about screenwriting, to analyse the film in 15-minute chunks. Yes, that's right, it's the Napoleon Movie Quarter-Hourly - ta…

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