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consumer1156AmazingA great, thorough podcast. I’m always interested in what season will come next. I really respect you creating an entire fictional plot to cover, and think it’s been done wonderfully… but I hope we can get back to business soon…please…it’s been a while
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Alicat389TexasPlease please PLEASE do a series on the Texas revolution! It is absolutely worth it and so much more complicated than most people (non-Texans) probably know. Love the show! Humor is 👌
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Master of AbyssCan’t stand the historical fictionI love the podcast up until the Sci Fi turn. I have ZERO interest in that. Could have started a new podcast for his new interest instead of tarnishing this one.
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sweinberA Revolution in the Revolutions RegimeFabled history podcaster Mike Duncan returns after a loooong hiatus with a season of Revolutions that is itself a revolution against his own podcast, tossing out the ancien regime of actual history for an interlude of science fiction. Like perhaps all good science fiction, the series holds up a mirror to our own world, as he gets to develop his own synthesis of the core elements of the revolutions in his series. Some of them are incredibly obvious, but the parallels to historical revolutions are rampant enough to make me hope for a postscript where Duncan explicitly states which points influenced each episode. Or maybe that would kill the concept? No, I think I want to see that….
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ATN Fan 1000Interesting pivotI have listened to all of history of Rome and prior seasons of Revolutions. I’m impressed by the pivot to sci-fi faux history which has really had me enraptured. If you ever thought the boardgame terraforming mars would make a great story then you’ll love the most recent season of this podcast.
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Sig102408Dumb Mars showThis Mars thing is utterly ridiculous. It’s boring, makes no sense, and is a waste of time. You should really go back to actual history where your show was good.
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mjk1975PastWish we could review past episodes. Dealing with Bishop wars. Trying to teach home schooling 😁.
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Jinx DinkumAll things Duncan!I’ve listened to The History of Rome three times. All of Revolutions twice. And now to Mars! I love all of it. If I’m to criticize anything, it would be an ignorance of physics only too evident in the Mars story - but no worries, Mike. Though I wince at “neutron guns”, I’m all in. Indeed, I admire your willingness to use your usual format in the service of speculative fiction. Pretty freakin’ cool.
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Reid van SwelmLove itAwesome!! love history. Hate having to wait a week but it takes time for this. Also books and history of Rome are super good.
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PacanouMagnificentThe Martian Revolution is my Roman Empire… I think about it constantly, no really… all the time, and I can’t wait for each new episode to drop. This would make an incredible TV series. Streaming services pay attention! Just an excellent story, well done!!!
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_gavrilo_princip_123Love the fictional detourBeen listening since season 1. The Martian story isn’t a complete departure, it’s interesting to hear the common revolutionary themes (hubris, denial, escalation) that become clear when the story is abstracted.
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WtfsteveNever gets oldPodcast-Reference.com suggests that Revolutions has the highest average WAR per season since 2013 even after missing 2023 and most of 2024. Middle-of-the-order thumper.
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AL_5785224Pass on the Martians, but I'll be here for the next history adventureNot into the Martians, but I'm a loyal Duncan fan and will stay subscribed in hopeful anticipation of his next great season. I'm just kinda bummed he made up an entire civilization before tackling the Texas Revolution...
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SweetTraciNew BookI See a science fiction novel in your future.
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Lil PhezGoodGood
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Nancy at the PianoGreat podcast!I really liked the “Rome” and “Revolutions” series, and now this new sci-fi mock history - fantastic!
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Ike the Marshal“Let them hear Duncan!”Revolutions was my introduction to Mike Duncan and after binging my way up to the later seasons I eagerly await each new episode. I will confess the Bolivarian Revolutions were a slog, but boy was it worth it to come out the other side into the Mexican Revolution. (I see why it was what inspired the project!). Working through chronologically, patterns emerge and your fictional Martian revolution is the perfect, playful way to discuss those patterns without leaving behind your delightful narrative style. I understood your decision to call it quits at 10, but am absolutely thrilled that you reconsidered and that we will have the opportunity to join you for an exploration of more recent revolutionary history.
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themediocrebritLook folks, he’s one of the greatsThere’s a reason why Mike’s History of Rome and Revolutions podcasts are correctly recognized as groundbreaking in the now-enormous field of history podcasting. I will be consuming anything and everything that Mike puts out, because frankly he don’t miss. Constantly recognizing new things Mr. Duncan has convinced me of, like the Great Idiot theory of history, in my daily life
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BeyadWelp. I guess.I really like Mike and I have bought all his books. I enjoyed this series, but bro, how disappointing to be told there are new episodes of Revolutions but have it be a fictional narrative. Like don’t get me wrong, I listen to it and I’m sure I’ll enjoy it, but it should have been a different feed. There are so many actual revolutions I was hoping Mike would cover, especially the Irish revolution, so I hope maybe he’ll start covering actual history again in season 13 Edit: As expected, I am loving the Martian Revolution story and I hope Mike will put it out as a physical book so I can add it to my collection!
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kyle11100001110Martian RevolutionIm loving this new sci fi season! Great job so far!
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Italian NationalistA reviewCan get boring but it’s good
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Reynard BurdonI’m sorry I Never Wrote BeforeDearest Mike, Thank you for this program. It is a terrific public educational resource and such an immense undertaking. It paid off. The Mars stuff is super fun so far!
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LebanesechefCould not have come at a better timeGreat storytelling and wonderful callbacks to all the great parts of the real revolutions - bravo!
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El DuggoBest podcastVery engaging, great content, and occasionally some wry humor that warrants an apology for being delivered in such a dry fashion that the wild comment is taken as fact. Brilliant!
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Glenn-the old oneI would buy this book/watch this seriesThe world building is spectacular, the common revolutionary threads are all right there. Not many can effectively cross the history/fiction divide but Duncan is batting 1.000
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pug lover andiAMAZING!!!This is my favorite podcast.I love it because he puts in so much amazing facts that makes it simple enough that I can understand what he is talking about. This is really a amazing podcast!
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TCJXBring on the Real Red Revolution!The inclusion of the Martian Revolution has been the October surprise I never expected, but I am here for the ride. The world building has been amazing so far and I desperately want to know more of the full history of Mars, from its cultural developments to their social structures and whatnot. I hope this ends up with Mike getting a lovely advance on the rights to some kind of miniseries produced by HBO (maybe not with Zazlov at the helm, maybe somewhere with deep pockets and a budget worthy of the scope of this story). I hope this show clogs my feed for the next four years!
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cdgrady21A+I didn’t think I was going to like The Martian Revolution — I come here for history not fiction — but two episodes in I love it and cannot wait to learn what happens!
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RossssssssseriouslyGeniusFollowing a pattern of a few other revolutions I’ve listened to, Mike fueled by some legit creative inspiration spins a story of a future revolution. Perfect anecdote to miserable real life politics. Can’t recommend highly enough. Bummed I can’t binge this! Will be looking forward to future episodes weekly!!
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CLR7880Climate Destruction mid 21st Century?? lolSettle down Al Gore
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nomadiceyeLove the history seasons!Five stars up through the Russian Revolution and bridging analysis! Not so thrilled about the new speculative season. Is there a way to keep tapped into your historical work, Mike, without subscribing to this feed?
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nhkarinMartian RevolutionI absolutely love this season! Mike is telling the story in exactly the same way he has always shared the history of every other revolution - complete with references to historical texts and commonly known historical events. It’s so good!
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Iphone6plususer123456789Mike rather imagine revolutions in mars than tell us about the Cuban revolutions 😂I love mike’ s version of the future we are forging…. really fun… love everything he does and will listen…
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stone.lauraWowNew season is so creative and insightful. I love that Mike has drawn together history and sci fi to talk about where we are and may be heading.
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OdkdidjfncjfnfjSO GOODGreatest thing ever personally I like history of Rome better but it is still VERY GOOD
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ChicagoHayes8Best podcast everThis is the greatest podcast of all time. I listen to it immediately every week and get excited for it.
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Rufus1234This is now a science fiction podcastThe jury is out on this new story but it is science fiction, not history. I think it should have had a new show just as Revolutions was different than History of Rome. Give it a shot if you want to try a science fiction podcast. Personally, I am sad as Mike Duncan was one of my favorite history podcasters and I am not a fan of science fiction podcasts.
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LA train commuterStill the BestI’ve listened to the History of Rome all the way through three times now and to each of the Revolutions seasons at least that many - though some more than others. This is a fantastic idea, I can’t wait to hear how it plays out. Unlike the other revolutions, only Mike knows anything about this story. I can’t wait for the setup episodes to provide historical context and then the blow by blow description of how it all unfolds. It’s a great start to a very different season.
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ChinamanACMore PleaseMike, I can’t tell you how much I miss listening to you tell such wonderful stories. The tease was wonderful, but maybe it’s time for a proper new season, eh?
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JeffrvaJust brilliantJust brilliant!
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L DorothyJust when you think I can’t get better…I have a hard time listening to histories from a mainstream perspective as they so often ignore or misrepresent the majority of people. Mike Duncan manages to give digestible history that reminds us of all the humans involved. And just when I thought it couldn’t get better, he came out with a fiction based on all he learned, sending up not only revolutionaries past but also himself and other historians. Thank you, Mike!!!
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Beth3733Welcome back!So great to hear your voice again and love the deadpan humor of a mock historical.
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Muckles45Martian RevolutionI particularly liked how Mike maintained his previous style while embarking on something new. It must be quite liberating to write a story without characters like Robespierre affecting the arc of the story
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A friend from afar_MasterpieceMike has made this incredible podcast a masterpiece. He should make a book on the Martian Revolution (just a script). Listen to this all the time.
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Not Enough Time for AlexMany happy returnsI’m about to finish my third re-listen of the series. Revolutions hits the sweet spot of accessibility and depth. Mike is great. Revolutions is great. Storm Before the Storm and Hero of two Worlds are great.
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Sad-faced🥳YAY!!!!So excited Mike is back!!! Excellent content, can’t wait for next chapter
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r3mainCalmSeason 12Heads up that season 12 is science fiction
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ZacharyNYA living podcast legendAll hail the first citizen of the podcasting empire. Revolutionized the podcast experience. Provides history in a digestible, entertaining, and informative way.
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Welcome Back85Glad to see you backThrilled to see your return. Really disappointed that you did not mention the involved of the Waylon-Yutani corporation or the debacle involving the weaponization of Xena morphs. Hope to hear more from you very soon.
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Buzzion1 Star for Season 11I subscribed for a real historical narrative podcast. Not for half baked sci fi fantasy you couldn't sell to your book publisher. Start a new podcast if this is what you want to do.
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