In this first episode covering the reign of Vespasian, Cameron and Ray arrive (finally!) at the end of the chaotic Year of the Four Emperors. They dissect the downfall of Vitellius, the rise of the Flavians, and the moral rot that plagued the Roman state. The conversation spirals into modern parallels—from Trump’s America to LBJ’s corruption—while drawing philosophical lines between political decay, historical cycles, and stoic resistance. There’s blood in the streets, senators whining, cult priests in dog masks, and a bronze plaque that indirectly inspired _Hitler_. Oh, and a reminder that being a mediocre emperor might just qualify you to be a podcaster. This is Roman history, podcasted with daggers out and zero reverence.
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