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Les IncompetentBlack Flags and Blue Waters: Crackdown and Wars ReprieveOn this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we go over Chapters 4 and 5 of Eric Dolans book "Black Flags and Blue Waters." We discuss the downfall of Captain Kidd and how Privateering is not a guarantee. We also go over Colonial governorship, supporting piracy and the people that stood up to Pirates like Charles Snead and Cotton Mather. 2025-05-1154 minLes IncompetentBlack Flags and Blue Waters: Filling in the WorldOn this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we begin Eric Jay Dolins book "Black Flags and Blue Waters. We discuss the importance of pirates to the American colonies, learn about figures that were excluded from The Pirates Republic, and add more information to our theory about the Golden Age of Piracy being the first "workers revolt."2025-05-041h 11Les IncompetentCaptain Blood (1935)On this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we cover the 1935 film "Captain Blood." Technically a remake of a 1924 silent film, Captain Blood tells the story of Doctor Peter Blood, and how the world around him shapes him into becoming Captain Blood. This film, not only launched Errol Flynns career, but also does a surprisingly good job at showcasing the pirate lifestyle, time period, and preservation of what makes the time period interesting.2025-04-2634 minLes IncompetentTreasure Island (1950)On this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we cover Walt Disneys 1950 film "Treasure Island." Considered by many to create the defining and lasting image of pirates we have to this day, we go over what the film does right, wrong, and why Robert Newtons portrayal of Long John Silver is so important in the portrayal of pirates. 2025-04-1935 minLes IncompetentThe Sinking of the Titanic (with Nathan Tehrani)Today, April 14, we celebrate the 113th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic with our good friend and resident Titanic enthusiast Nathan Tehrani. We go over the books "A Night to Remember" and "On a Sea of Glass" as well as discussing differences in the event as opposed to the 1997 blockbuster "Titanic." 2025-04-151h 47Les IncompetentThe Republic of Pirates: Expulsis Piratas, Comercia RestituaOn this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we finish the last section of Colin Woodards book "The Republic of Pirates." We discuss the fall of Blackbeard, Woodes Rogers fate in England, and the closing on the Golden Age of pirates. 2025-04-121h 03Les IncompetentThe Republic of Pirates: Begging PardonOn this week of Les Incompetent, we discuss weather in Cape Cod, Stede Bonnets rise, and what retirement looks like for a pirate. Also Woodes Rogers is on his way to the Caribean with an armada and had to pay for all of it. 2025-04-0546 minLes IncompetentThe Republic of Pirates: Brethren of the CoastOn this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we cover chapters 4-6 of Colin Woodards book "The Republic of Pirates." We go over the establishment of Nassau, Woodes Rogers journey to Madagascar, and the early adoption of Democracy on the Ocean. We even discuss the transitioning world, one that is leaving feudalism behind and new powers are emerging, while old empires are falling under the pressure.2025-03-2942 minLes IncompetentThe Republic of Pirates: The LegendOn this week of Les Incompetent, we begin Colin Woodard's novel "The Republic of Pirates." We go over the legend of Henry Avery, the horrors of the ocean, and the war between England, Spain and France and how it created the Pirates we know today. 2025-03-221h 06Les IncompetentThe Wager Part 5: JudgementOn this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we go over the last section of David Granns book "The Wager." We discuss the absolute surprise of the castaways making it back to England, we discuss whose side we have taken, and we go over the most important factor in all of history, historical judgement. 2025-03-1534 minLes IncompetentThe Wager Part 4: DeliveranceOn this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we cover the fourth section of David Granns novel, "The Wager." In this seciton we cover the process of getting off Wager island, what both crews went through, and we start to get a clearer picture of whos side we are going to take. We also review/ vent about Francis Ford Coppolas film "Megalopolis" at the end.2025-03-091h 20Les IncompetentThe Wager Part 3: The CastawaysOn this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we go over part 3 of David Granns book, "The Wager." This section covers the horrors of Wager Island, and the point at which mental capacity breaks while you are stranded for dead. We also go over the importance of leadership and getting a balanced diet. 2025-03-011h 04Les IncompetentThe Wager Part 2: Into the StormOn this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we cover part 2 of David Granns book "The Wager." In this section we cover the Blind Horns Hate, or Cape Horn. We discuss facing storms out at sea, and historical accounts of nautical disasters caused by storms. 2025-02-221h 08Les IncompetentThe Wager Part 1: The Wooden WorldWelcome to Season 2 of Les Incompetent! Our topic for this season is Pirates and we are starting with a book that covers all of the major points, and is a spectacular read; "The Wager" by David Grann. We will be covering the creation of the boat, the state of the Royal Navy, and the Prize of all oceans. We both cannot recommend this book enough. 2025-02-151h 13Les IncompetentNapoleon (2023)Our last episode on the topic of Napoleon, we cover Ridley Scotts 2023 historical epic exclusiviely on Apple TV, "Napoleon." Starring Joaquin Phoenix as our French Emperor, it retells various moments of his life while also digging into to him as a figure of history. In some ways, it works, and in other ways it really turned both of us off. We can honestly label this a movie of all time. 2025-02-0852 minLes IncompetentNapoleon Part 10: Waterloo and St HelenaThis week on Les Incompetent, we conclude Andrew Roberts book "Napoleon: A Life" by covering the end of his empire, his reign and his life. We cover his return to French soil, we cover the failure of Waterloo, and his permanent exile to St Helena that leads to his death. And with that, this concludes not only our time with Napoleon, but also our first season of our show! Thank you so much for listening! We do discuss our next topic at the end of the show, and what books to pick up if you are reading along with...2025-02-011h 09Les IncompetentNapoleon Part 9: Leipzig and ElbaThis week on Les Incompetent, we cover the battle of Leipzig and the exile to Elba. We discuss the frustrating response to his failed invasion of Russia, and the decision not only his officers, but his statesmen make when they realize that Napoleon has lost the plot. 2025-01-251h 00Les IncompetentNapoleon Part 8: RussiaOn this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we will be covering Napoleons disastrous Russian Campaign. We will go over Moscow, the Russian winter, and all of the horrors that he meets on the battlefield. Warning of things ahead: none of this is good. 2025-01-181h 15Les IncompetentNapoleon Part 7: Vive L'EmpereurOn this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we cover Napoleons ascension to Emperor of France. We go over his decision to remarry, and how this marriage will have enormous implications on his future. We also go over Napoleosn disastrous Spanish campaign, and one of the first times he experiences true failure. It will not be his last. 2025-01-111h 00Les IncompetentNapoleon Part 6: Jena and TilsitOn this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we continue our reading and coversation of Andrew Roberts "Napoleon: A Life." We cover two more decisive victories for Napoleon, and how he was able to secure himself an Empire. We also start to see cracks in the longevity of what Napoleon has built, and they become more evident as we continue. 2025-01-051h 18Les IncompetentNapoleon Part 5: AusterlitzOn this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we cover Napoleons greatest victory, the battle of Austerlitz. We discuss Napoleons issues with Great Britain, and how he was essentially a prisoner of Europe, while also discussing his dominance of Europe at this point in his career. Unfortunately for Napoleon, this is the top of the peak.2024-12-281h 02Les IncompetentChristmas Special: The Christmas Ceasefire of 1914Happy Holidays to all of our listeners! We decided to discuss a very important event in world history, one that is filled with hope and belief in humanity: the Christmas ceasefires of 1914 during WW1. A time when men from all over Europe dropped their weapons, questioned the war, and connected on a personal level, even for just a day. We also go off topic and discuss some college football at the end, while also talking about ou christmas traditions. Enjoy the holidays everyone!2024-12-251h 19Les IncompetentNapoleon Part 4: The Napoleonic CodeOn this episode of Les Incompetent, we cover more of Andrew Roberts "Napoleon: A Life." We go over the Napoleonic code, Napoleon as a delegator and the founding of his military academies, and go over the peoples opinion of Napoleon at this early point in his empire. 2024-12-141h 12Les IncompetentNapoleon Part 3: Egypt and BrumaireWe finish part one of Andrew Roberts book "Napoleon: A Life. In this section we cover Napoleons campaign in Egypt and Acre, and how he is just following in the footsteps of Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great. We also cover the Coup of Brumaire, which we have some thoughts on. 2024-12-071h 22Les IncompetentNapoleon Part 2: Victory and PeaceThis week on Les Incompetent, we cover the Chapters Victory and Peace, which goes over Napoleons Italian Campaign and his rise in the ranks of popularity among the French. We also go over Napoleons persistence with Josephine, and how nothing he could do would impress her. 2024-11-301h 21Les IncompetentNapoleon: The Man from CorsicaOn this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we begin our dive into Andrew Roberts "Napoleon, A Life." We cover his early life, up to his time in Italy. We discuss Napoleons popularity in school, his love for Corsica, and how the Governement in France at the time was failing spectacularly during all of this. 2024-11-231h 02Les IncompetentOT/OT: DemocracyBefore we do our deep dive into Eric Robert's "Napoleon: A life" we have decided to discuss a topic relative to not only the French Revolution, but also present day and beyond, and that is the fragility of Democracy and what it takes to attain it, keep it, and make it stronger. We go over democracy not being a permanent phase, and how easy it is to lose it.2024-11-161h 01Les IncompetentThe Terror and the Fall of RobespierreOn this weeks Les Incompetent, we cover the last section of Ian Davidsons book "The French Revolution: From Enlightenment to Tyranny." We go over the Reign of Terror, one of the darkest, if not darkest, period in French History. We go over the rise of the Department of Public Safety, and how one individual can take something good and turn it into a vessel for something evil. We also go over our next topic, which is not surprising at all. 2024-11-091h 14Les IncompetentHalloween Special: The Marquis de SadeCONTENT WARNING: We are letting you know ahead of time that this episode delves into dark, cruel, and inappropiate content that deviates from our normal topics, but it is spooky season and this historical figure is involved in the French Revolution so we decided to cover him. So if you are uncomfortable with topics devling into sadism, cruelty, sexual deviants, it may be in your best interest to skip this episode. With that out of the way, on this weeks episode we delve into the life of Marquis de Sade, sexual deviant, author of numerous erotic novels, including "120 days...2024-11-021h 38Les IncompetentJean Paul MaratBefore we finish Ian Davidons book "The French Revolution: From Enlightenment to Tyranny," We are going to do a deep dive into someone we feel is important to understanding not only the Sans coulottes, but also what the average Frenchman felt towards not only the nobility, but also the revolution. A controversial figure for sure, we cover Clifford D. Conners book "Jean Paul Marat" as well as Jean Pauls Marat essay " An Essay on the Human Soul."2024-10-261h 07Les IncompetentRise of the Sans CoulottesOn this weeks episode of Les Incompetent, we cover Chapters 13-18 of Ian Davidsons Book "The French Revolution: From Enlightenment to Tyranny." We cover the execution of the king, the failure of the new French Government, and the rise of the Sans Coulottes, who execute a lot of power (and people) with the new failed state. Also the Jacobins begin to push their power over the other parties in France, with disastrous consequences. 2024-10-191h 19Les IncompetentOT/OT Field Trips: St AugustineOur first Field Trip of many! This time, Austin will go over his trip to St Augustine Florida, oldest city in the USA and home to many great establishments, some historical and some recreational. He also goes on a mini tirade over his hatred of Colonial Williamsburg.2024-10-1635 minLes IncompetentWidow Capet/ Ian Davidsons "French Revolution"The King is Dead! We finish our reading of Antonia Frasers "Marie Antoinette: The Journey and begin Ian Davidsons "The French Revolution." We have our final thoughts on Marie Antoinettes fate and how we should adjust how they view her, and we begin a true historical retelling of the French Revolution. Spoilers, the Queen does not make it. 2024-10-121h 23Les IncompetentMarie Antoinette (2006)Before we wrap up our reading of Antonia Frasers "Marie Antoinette; The Journey," we felt we needed to watch and review the 2006 movie that was made for the book. Directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Kirsten Dunst and Jason Schwartzman, we look to see if the creators did their homework, and if they were capable to portraying Marie Antoinette fairly. We also end on Zach defending a member of his dinner party.2024-10-0557 minLes IncompetentThe Austrian WomanOn this Episode of Les Incompetent, we cover part 5 of Antonia Frasers book "Marie Antoinette: The Journey." We delve into the collapse of the Second estate, failed escapes, and pure hopelessness. Definitely a downturn for sure. 2024-09-281h 05Les IncompetentQueen and MotherOn this episode of Les Incompetent, we cover part 4 of Antonia Frasers "Marie Antoinette; The Journey." We discuss what happens after you fulfill your duties as a Queen, we discuss Madame Deficit, and we cover the Diamond Necklace controversy that is so ridiculous its almost unbelievable. Marie Antoinette was porbably one helluva interior designer and its a shame she wasn't around during HGTV. 2024-09-211h 18Les IncompetentThe Queen ConsortOn this Episode of Les Incompetent, Austin and Zach discuss part 3 of Antonia Frasers book "Marie Antoinette, The Journey." On this episode we do a deep dive into the absurdities of the Second Estate, including Trainbearers, finances, and upholding your duty as a married woman. 2024-09-141h 46Les IncompetentThe DauphineThis week on Les Incompetent, we cover part two of Antonia Frasers book "Marie Antoinette, The Journey." We get into the brightest period of Marie Antoinettes life in Versaille, Zach has issues with too many names, and Austin tries to break down the idea of nobility being chosen by God himself. 2024-09-071h 15Les IncompetentMadame AntoineThis weeks episodes, Austin and Zach begin Antonia Frasers book "Marie Antoinette, the Journey." Austin discusses his bias for viewing Marie Antoinette with sympathy and understanding and how she was essentially set up for failure; and Zach come to terms with how powerful Maria Teresa was and the control she expected with sending her family everywhere during this time. 2024-08-311h 00Les IncompetentCommunication is ImportantIn this weeks Episode of Les Incompetent, we are finishing Alexis de Tocquevilles "The Ancien Regime and the Revolution." We cover common complaints from the Third Estate, why there needed to be better communication between the three estates, and why the Estates General was a major turning point in the French Revolution. 2024-08-241h 17Les IncompetentLiberte, Egalite, FraterniteThis week, we are covering Book 2 of Alexis de Tocquevilles "Ancien Regime and the Revolution." We come to terms with what the standard 3rd estate Frenchman was paying in taxes, the insanity of the administrative control, and the idea of personal liberty in a time when everything was controlled by the state.2024-08-171h 03Les IncompetentMy Little CulottesWe officially begin our discussion of The French Revolution by beginning with Alexis de Tocquevilles "The Ancien Regime and the Revolution." For those reading along, we are discussing Book 1. In this episode, we come to grips of Alexis de Tocquevilles interesting perspective to which he is writing, we discuss the morality of the ruling class, and what it means to be religious during such a difficult time. 2024-08-101h 21Les IncompetentIntroductions and AcquaintancesWelcome to Les Incompetent! Just two guys passionate about all History has to offer! In our first episode we talk about our ideal hisotrical dinner party, go into depth about our backgrounds and what we bring to the table, and discuss what our overall first topic will be on this channel. 2024-08-031h 39