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The Alexander StandardIntelligent SpeechThe Alexander Standard will be at Intelligent Speech 2026! Join us as Dustins presents and Meredith holds up time cards.
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2025-12-1900 minThe Alexander StandardIntelligent SpeechThe Alexander Standard will be at Intelligent Speech 2026! Join us as Dustins presents and Meredith holds up time cards.
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2025-12-1900 minThe Alexander StandardIntelligent Speech 2026The Alexander Standard will be at Intelligent Speech 2026! Join us as Dustins presents and Meredith holds up time cards.
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2025-11-2200 minThe Alexander StandardIntelligent Speech 2026The Alexander Standard will be at Intelligent Speech 2026! Join us as Dustins presents and Meredith holds up time cards.
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2025-11-2200 minThe Alexander StandardFinale: Philip V (Part Four)
Someone tell Dustin to shut up about Philip V... but only after listening to this awesome episode about losing a war, being a good/bad friend, and your kids literally annoying you to death. Oh, and somehow elephants show up again.
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2025-10-261h 28The Alexander StandardFinale: Philip V (Part Four)
Someone tell Dustin to shut up about Philip V... but only after listening to this awesome episode about losing a war, being a good/bad friend, and your kids literally annoying you to death. Oh, and somehow elephants show up again.
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The Meredith Patterson PodcastLifting the Veil – A Conversation with Dustin Brayley for Suicide Awareness MonthHello, beautiful friends, and welcome back to The Meredith Patterson Podcast. I'm your host, Meredith, and today I'm joined by someone who means the world to me — my husband of almost 14 years, the father of our two boys, and an extraordinary talent you may know from the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and countless performances around the world — Dustin Brayley. BIO Dustin Brayley is a powerhouse vocalist and performer whose career spans Broadway, national tours, and international stages. With a voice that blends rock grit and soulful warmth, he has captivated audiences worldwide as a featured vocalist with the Tran...
2025-09-2652 minThe Alexander StandardConspiracy of ApellesThere’s been a conspiracy… in Macedon! Ever wonder what it would look like if Dustin got WAY out of control while researching? This episode. We’re traveling back in time and doing a deep dive on the “Conspiracy of Apelles” in 218. In today’s episode we have court intrigue, Aratus of Sicyon, biased sources, and Meredith investing in a cattle prod the next time Dustin pulls something like this. Come witness the dumbest rivalry in ancient history!
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2025-08-111h 44The Alexander StandardConspiracy of ApellesThere’s been a conspiracy… in Macedon! Ever wonder what it would look like if Dustin got WAY out of control while researching? This episode. We’re traveling back in time and doing a deep dive on the “Conspiracy of Apelles” in 218. In today’s episode we have court intrigue, Aratus of Sicyon, biased sources, and Meredith investing in a cattle prod the next time Dustin pulls something like this. Come witness the dumbest rivalry in ancient history!
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2025-08-111h 44The Alexander StandardMini (?)- Sode: First and Second Punic WarsA not so "mini" minisode! As we continue to prep for Philip V, let's learn about the first and second Punic Wars! Did Rome bully Carthage? Was Hannibal a dumb-dumb with his Dumbo's? Did Dustin ever turn the ringer off on his phone? Find out today!
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2025-07-1052 minThe Alexander StandardMini (?)- Sode: First and Second Punic WarsA not so "mini" minisode! As we continue to prep for Philip V, let's learn about the first and second Punic Wars! Did Rome bully Carthage? Was Hannibal a dumb-dumb with his Dumbo's? Did Dustin ever turn the ringer off on his phone? Find out today!
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2025-07-1052 minThe Alexander StandardAntigonus III DosonMacedon runs on Doson! In today’s episode, the role of Meredith is played by Roberto from Tsar Power! Sparta tries to not be lame with limited success. The Achaeans less so. And learn how to be competent with your continence.
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2025-06-191h 45The Alexander StandardAntigonus III DosonMacedon runs on Doson! In today’s episode, the role of Meredith is played by Roberto from Tsar Power! Sparta tries to not be lame with limited success. The Achaeans less so. And learn how to be competent with your continence.
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2025-06-191h 45The Alexander StandardPart Three: Antigonos II GonatasIt's curtains for old Antigonos Gonatas in his finale episode. Meredith's jet lag leads to interesting new historical takes such as can the Ptlomey dynasty swim? A general gets some digestive issues and so much more!
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2025-04-101h 23The Alexander StandardPart Three: Antigonos II GonatasIt's curtains for old Antigonos Gonatas in his finale episode. Meredith's jet lag leads to interesting new historical takes such as can the Ptlomey dynasty swim? A general gets some digestive issues and so much more!
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2025-04-101h 23The Alexander StandardPart One: Antigonos II GonatasIs he our new “best boy?” Is he the “hardest working boy?” Did Dustin lose friends along the way? Is our cat a domestic terrorist? (Yes) Check out part 1 of Antigonos II Gonatas!
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2025-02-221h 23The Alexander StandardPart One: Antigonos II GonatasIs he our new “best boy?” Is he the “hardest working boy?” Did Dustin lose friends along the way? Is our cat a domestic terrorist? (Yes) Check out part 1 of Antigonos II Gonatas!
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2025-02-221h 23The Alexander StandardJoin Us on PatreonMeredith has overcome her fears of technology and we are excited to announce our Patreon is up and running! We appreciate everyone's continued support on this journey!
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2025-02-1303 minThe Alexander StandardJoin Us on PatreonMeredith has overcome her fears of technology and we are excited to announce our Patreon is up and running! We appreciate everyone's continued support on this journey!
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2025-02-1303 minThe Alexander StandardPart Three: Pyrrhus of EpirusWelcome to the finale! When Pyrrhus sets his mind to something, he sticks to it… until he sees something shiny and declares war on it! Oh, and today we cut people in half, the baby elephant DOES appear, and frisbee claims another victim (seriously)!
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2025-02-071h 01The Alexander StandardPart Two: Pyrrhus of EpirusPyrrhus got bored. Pyrrhus went to Italy. People died. Pyrrhus got bored. Pyrrhus went to Sicily. People died. And a baby elephant searches for mommy. It’s part two of Pyrrhus of Epirus!
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2025-01-271h 16The Alexander StandardPart Two: Pyrrhus of EpirusPyrrhus got bored. Pyrrhus went to Italy. People died. Pyrrhus got bored. Pyrrhus went to Sicily. People died. And a baby elephant searches for mommy. It’s part two of Pyrrhus of Epirus!
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2025-01-271h 16The Alexander StandardPart One: Pyrrhus of EpirusThe dry spell is over! And Pyrrhus is bringing the rain, even if he’s raining fire! We’ve got love, war, adventures while babysitting, and poop… this story features poop. It’s part 1 of Pyrrhus, king of Epirus (and Macedon)!
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2025-01-091h 32The Alexander StandardPart One: Pyrrhus of EpirusThe dry spell is over! And Pyrrhus is bringing the rain, even if he’s raining fire! We’ve got love, war, adventures while babysitting, and poop… this story features poop. It’s part 1 of Pyrrhus, king of Epirus (and Macedon)!
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2025-01-091h 32The Alexander StandardAntipater II EtesiasMeredith and Dustin debated what to say in this blurb, longer than Antipater II Etesias may have sat on the throne.
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2024-12-1928 minThe Alexander StandardAntipater II EtesiasMeredith and Dustin debated what to say in this blurb, longer than Antipater II Etesias may have sat on the throne.
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2024-12-1928 minThe Alexander StandardMeleagerThanksgiving might be over, but check out this turkey...or guinea fowl! Turns out that being born into a royal family doesn't always guarantee success!
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2024-12-0631 minThe Alexander StandardMeleagerThanksgiving might be over, but check out this turkey...or guinea fowl! Turns out that being born into a royal family doesn't always guarantee success!
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2024-12-0631 minThe Alexander StandardPart Two: Ptolemy KeraunosRemember the puppy with the flamethrower looking for a home that he could burn down? Well he’s all grown up, found a place to call home, and he still has the flamethrower. Everything in Macedon is just fine… Hi, Ptolemy Keraunos!
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2024-11-2145 minThe Alexander StandardPart Two: Ptolemy KeraunosRemember the puppy with the flamethrower looking for a home that he could burn down? Well he’s all grown up, found a place to call home, and he still has the flamethrower. Everything in Macedon is just fine… Hi, Ptolemy Keraunos!
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2024-11-2145 minThe Alexander StandardPart One: Ptolemy KeraunosImagine a puppy. Now give it a flame thrower. Now kick the puppy out into the cold night and tell it that anything flammable is the reason it has no family. That is Ptolemy Keraunos. Have a nice day.
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2024-11-0759 minThe Alexander StandardPart One: Ptolemy KeraunosImagine a puppy. Now give it a flame thrower. Now kick the puppy out into the cold night and tell it that anything flammable is the reason it has no family. That is Ptolemy Keraunos. Have a nice day.
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2024-11-0759 minThe Alexander StandardPatreon Preview: Alexander The Great (2004)Approaching the kick off of season two, we wanted to give you a preview of our soon to be launch patreon offerings! Join us for Hysterically Accurate, where two people with history degrees watch historical films and try not to lose their minds!
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2024-10-241h 06The Alexander StandardPatreon Preview: Alexander The Great (2004)Approaching the kick off of season two, we wanted to give you a preview of our soon to be launch patreon offerings! Join us for Hysterically Accurate, where two people with history degrees watch historical films and try not to lose their minds!
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2024-10-241h 06The Alexander StandardCommercials Revisited: The Dustin CutMillions emailed! Ok, just a few, wanting a compilation of all the commercials this season... so we did that. Results may vary.
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2024-10-111h 25The Alexander StandardCommercials Revisited: The Dustin CutMillions emailed! Ok, just a few, wanting a compilation of all the commercials this season... so we did that. Results may vary.
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2024-10-111h 25The Alexander StandardSeason 1 Recap and UpdatesTwo years, countless partitions of Babylon, and Alexander’s death on repeat—Season 1 is officially in the books! Join Meredith and Dustin for a final tour of the Diadochi’s battlefield. Plus, we’ll update you on our schedule and Season 2.
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2024-09-2725 minThe Alexander StandardSeason 1 Recap and UpdatesTwo years, countless partitions of Babylon, and Alexander’s death on repeat—Season 1 is officially in the books! Join Meredith and Dustin for a final tour of the Diadochi’s battlefield. Plus, we’ll update you on our schedule and Season 2.
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2024-09-2725 minThe Alexander StandardPart Three: Seleukos NicatorToday's episode is a cautionary tale about stepmoms... that's all the preview you needed. Come wrap up the exciting story of Seleukos Nikator!
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2024-09-1355 minThe Alexander StandardPart Three: Seleukos NicatorToday's episode is a cautionary tale about stepmoms... that's all the preview you needed. Come wrap up the exciting story of Seleukos Nikator!
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2024-09-1355 minThe Alexander StandardPart Two: Seleukos NikatorOh man, part 2 of the golden boy! The great thing about Seleukos is that he’s the gift that keeps on giving, especially when he’s giving Antigonos a headache. Conquests, a weird story about a lion and a sweaty man, Lovecraftian-esque coffee, and more!
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2024-08-3057 minThe Alexander StandardPart Two: Seleukos NikatorOh man, part 2 of the golden boy! The great thing about Seleukos is that he’s the gift that keeps on giving, especially when he’s giving Antigonos a headache. Conquests, a weird story about a lion and a sweaty man, Lovecraftian-esque coffee, and more!
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2024-08-3057 minThe Alexander StandardPart One: Seleukos Nikator
Finally, finally, finally! Seleukos Nikator, the one we've all been waiting for!!! Featuring our special guest star, Roberto from Tsar Power! Turns out Seleukos wasn't as innocent as we (just Dustin) had thought, but he's still the best! I mean, can you wrestle a bull to the ground with your bare hands? Seleukos totally can, and he wouldn't lie about it. Also, we showcase a festival you should never attend.
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2024-08-151h 26The Alexander StandardPart One: Seleukos Nikator
Finally, finally, finally! Seleukos Nikator, the one we've all been waiting for!!! Featuring our special guest star, Roberto from Tsar Power! Turns out Seleukos wasn't as innocent as we (just Dustin) had thought, but he's still the best! I mean, can you wrestle a bull to the ground with your bare hands? Seleukos totally can, and he wouldn't lie about it. Also, we showcase a festival you should never attend.
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2024-08-151h 26The Alexander StandardOn Wine-Dark Seas: An Interview with Tad CrawfordOn today’s episode, Dustin interviews author Tad Crawford about his new book, On Wine Dark Seas, a story about the aftermath of the Odyssey from the perspective of Telemachus.
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2024-08-011h 03The Alexander StandardOn Wine-Dark Seas: An Interview with Tad CrawfordOn today’s episode, Dustin interviews author Tad Crawford about his new book, On Wine Dark Seas, a story about the aftermath of the Odyssey from the perspective of Telemachus.
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2024-08-011h 03The Alexander StandardLysimachusLysimachus is the kind of guy who stands in the back of the room watching and waiting. He also fights lions but he'll surrender his entire army for a glass of water. He's a loving family man who hates his kids. Also there's incest.
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2024-07-171h 43The Alexander StandardLysimachusLysimachus is the kind of guy who stands in the back of the room watching and waiting. He also fights lions but he'll surrender his entire army for a glass of water. He's a loving family man who hates his kids. Also there's incest.
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2024-07-171h 43The Alexander StandardPart Three: Ptolemy SoterWhat do Elmo, Madame Webb, and Ptolemy have in common? Nothing, but somehow, they all made it into this episode… which you should totally check out.
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2024-06-1137 minThe Alexander StandardPart Three: Ptolemy SoterWhat do Elmo, Madame Webb, and Ptolemy have in common? Nothing, but somehow, they all made it into this episode… which you should totally check out.
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2024-06-1137 minThe Alexander StandardPart Two: Ptolemy Soter
Part 2 of Ptolemy's story gives us more of everything we love about the Hellenistic World! More dead bodies, more shenanigans, more polygamy, more children, more trash talking, plus some interesting facts about beavers that we can only hope are not true. Also, did Dustin get Meredith tacos?
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2024-05-1454 minThe Alexander StandardPart Two: Ptolemy Soter
Part 2 of Ptolemy's story gives us more of everything we love about the Hellenistic World! More dead bodies, more shenanigans, more polygamy, more children, more trash talking, plus some interesting facts about beavers that we can only hope are not true. Also, did Dustin get Meredith tacos?
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2024-05-1454 minThe Alexander StandardInterview with Alex Lyras
While we're all waiting for Ptolemy pt. 2, Dustin had the chance to sit down with actor, writer, and producer Alex Lyras and discuss his new play, "Aristotle/Alexander." Want to hear discussions of ancient and modern political thought? How about ancient gender and sexuality? Maybe even philosophical shenanigans? Or Dustin saying "wonderful" and "indeed" over and over. If the answer to even one of those questions is "yes," then this episode's for you!
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2024-04-1351 minThe Alexander StandardInterview with Alex Lyras
While we're all waiting for Ptolemy pt. 2, Dustin had the chance to sit down with actor, writer, and producer Alex Lyras and discuss his new play, "Aristotle/Alexander." Want to hear discussions of ancient and modern political thought? How about ancient gender and sexuality? Maybe even philosophical shenanigans? Or Dustin saying "wonderful" and "indeed" over and over. If the answer to even one of those questions is "yes," then this episode's for you!
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2024-04-1351 minThe Alexander StandardPart One: Ptolemy SoterAs David Lee Roth once said, "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how good you looked doing it!" Actually his dad said that, but we're pretty sure he learned it from Ptolemy! This guy is the wizard behind the curtain, even if we have no wizards and no curtains. Plus, he'll really teach you how to beef up your résumé. Come hear part one of the story of Ptolemy Soter!
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2024-03-241h 14The Alexander StandardPart One: Ptolemy SoterAs David Lee Roth once said, "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how good you looked doing it!" Actually his dad said that, but we're pretty sure he learned it from Ptolemy! This guy is the wizard behind the curtain, even if we have no wizards and no curtains. Plus, he'll really teach you how to beef up your résumé. Come hear part one of the story of Ptolemy Soter!
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2024-03-241h 14The Alexander StandardPart Two: Demetrius the Besieger of CitiesValentine's Day is all about being with that special person in your life. But if you're Demetrius, then it's the special four, five, or even six people in your life; that is, until your own people defect to some rando and kick you out of your own country because they hate you and then you have to go back on the run and get lost in Asia until your get captured by your own stepson (who's old enough to be your dad). Yeah... Demetrius had a good life... Oh and now we sell perfume... or cologne... or something.
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2024-02-141h 12The Alexander StandardPart Two: Demetrius the Besieger of CitiesValentine's Day is all about being with that special person in your life. But if you're Demetrius, then it's the special four, five, or even six people in your life; that is, until your own people defect to some rando and kick you out of your own country because they hate you and then you have to go back on the run and get lost in Asia until your get captured by your own stepson (who's old enough to be your dad). Yeah... Demetrius had a good life... Oh and now we sell perfume... or cologne... or something.
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2024-02-141h 12The Alexander StandardPart One: Demetrius the Besieger of CitiesDemetrius is what you would call a "Beautiful Disaster." He was supposedly quite beautiful, but he was definitely a disaster. Trust us, however hard you've ever partied, Demetrius partied harder. But don't worry, we also take a detailed look at Demetrius' love life. Also, today's episode features SEVERAL guest stars, including Pontifacts, Tsar Power, Queens Podcast, Prime Time, and Nobelesse Oblige.
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2024-01-311h 16The Alexander StandardPart One: Demetrius the Besieger of CitiesDemetrius is what you would call a "Beautiful Disaster." He was supposedly quite beautiful, but he was definitely a disaster. Trust us, however hard you've ever partied, Demetrius partied harder. But don't worry, we also take a detailed look at Demetrius' love life. Also, today's episode features SEVERAL guest stars, including Pontifacts, Tsar Power, Queens Podcast, Prime Time, and Nobelesse Oblige.
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2024-01-311h 16The Alexander StandardAntipater I and AlexanderVSo you thought Philip IV had a sad reign? Well buckle up, Buttercup, because Antipater I and Alexander V have more issues than the London Gazette! Plus, Nic and Paige join us once more to hear this terrible tale. So, trade in your bread sticks for knives, because everybody in this family is dying!
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2023-12-2448 minThe Alexander StandardAntipater I and AlexanderVSo you thought Philip IV had a sad reign? Well buckle up, Buttercup, because Antipater I and Alexander V have more issues than the London Gazette! Plus, Nic and Paige join us once more to hear this terrible tale. So, trade in your bread sticks for knives, because everybody in this family is dying!
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2023-12-2448 minThe Alexander StandardPhilip IVCan you imagine your dad planning in anticipation of your death? Philip IV can. Also, for today’s episode we are joined by our dear friends, Nic and Paige! Come learn a “possum fact!!”
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2023-12-0859 minThe Alexander StandardPhilip IVCan you imagine your dad planning in anticipation of your death? Philip IV can. Also, for today’s episode we are joined by our dear friends, Nic and Paige! Come learn a “possum fact!!”
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2023-12-0859 minThe Alexander StandardCassanderIt’s CASSANDER!!!!! Apparently he did stuff… maybe… We do know he was there, somewhere, and there was some hubbub between him and Olympias. Oh but there’s also cannibalism and the last food delivery service you’ll ever sign up for!
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2023-11-201h 26The Alexander StandardCassanderIt’s CASSANDER!!!!! Apparently he did stuff… maybe… We do know he was there, somewhere, and there was some hubbub between him and Olympias. Oh but there’s also cannibalism and the last food delivery service you’ll ever sign up for!
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2023-11-201h 26The Alexander StandardHalloween SpecialDustin reads some ancient ghost stories!
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2023-11-0118 minThe Alexander StandardHalloween SpecialDustin reads some ancient ghost stories!
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2023-11-0118 minThe Alexander StandardPart Two: Antigonus the One Eyed
It’s part 2 of Antigonus the One-Eyed! Double your pleasure, double your fun, Antigonus’ horse says he weighs a ton! In today’s episode is a plot twist fit for a king! Plus father and son fight over the same woman! Technical difficulties and a surprise cameo from someone you thought was long gone!
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2023-10-011h 09The Alexander StandardPart Two: Antigonus the One Eyed
It’s part 2 of Antigonus the One-Eyed! Double your pleasure, double your fun, Antigonus’ horse says he weighs a ton! In today’s episode is a plot twist fit for a king! Plus father and son fight over the same woman! Technical difficulties and a surprise cameo from someone you thought was long gone!
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2023-10-011h 09The Alexander StandardPart One: Antigonus the One-EyedAntigonus the One-Eyed was a big man, so big in fact that his story couldn’t be contained in a single episode. In part one we learn all about Antigonus’ parenting style, horrible dad jokes, and we finally, FINALLY deal with those pesky Silver Shields. Plus, Meredith regrets being an organ donor.
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2023-09-051h 10The Alexander StandardPart One: Antigonus the One-EyedAntigonus the One-Eyed was a big man, so big in fact that his story couldn’t be contained in a single episode. In part one we learn all about Antigonus’ parenting style, horrible dad jokes, and we finally, FINALLY deal with those pesky Silver Shields. Plus, Meredith regrets being an organ donor.
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2023-09-051h 10The Alexander StandardCan Alexander Rule Persia?Join us for a crossover episode with our friends at So You Think You Can Rule Persia! We will discuss Alexander, Alexander IV, Arrhidaeus and more!
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2023-08-061h 39The Alexander StandardCan Alexander Rule Persia?Join us for a crossover episode with our friends at So You Think You Can Rule Persia! We will discuss Alexander, Alexander IV, Arrhidaeus and more!
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2023-08-061h 39The Alexander StandardPolyperchonYou’ve waited with bated breath, but he’s here! It’s POLYPERCHON! What happens when you give control of a massive empire to a mediocre commander who tries way too hard? And if everyone already knows you’re a disappointment, can you ever really let them down? We answer these questions and more on today’s episode! Brought to you by a professional wrestling interview that totally happened and the letter “S” (for obviousssss reassssonssss).
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2023-07-111h 36The Alexander StandardPolyperchonYou’ve waited with bated breath, but he’s here! It’s POLYPERCHON! What happens when you give control of a massive empire to a mediocre commander who tries way too hard? And if everyone already knows you’re a disappointment, can you ever really let them down? We answer these questions and more on today’s episode! Brought to you by a professional wrestling interview that totally happened and the letter “S” (for obviousssss reassssonssss).
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2023-07-111h 36
Dekker Financial ShowAttorney Dustin Schanaker Shares Estate Planning Tips We have a special guest for you this week. Dustin Schanaker is a partner at Fowler St. Clair, and he heads up the probate and estate planning team. We’ve been working with him for years and highly recommend him. Dustin has been an attorney at Fowler St. Clair since passing the bar exam in 2014. In this episode, Dustin breaks down the essential components of estate planning. He discusses who is a good candidate for estate planning and debunks some common misconceptions that surround end-of-life decision-making. He also highlights the importance of proactively preparing for end...
2023-06-2232 minThe Alexander StandardAlexander IVWell, we learned a lot in this episode! First, being the son of a king may not be as awesome as you’d think. Sure, you get the royal treatment, but you never know when someone might throw you in a dungeon for no reason. Second, you can squeeze water from a stone, but it kind of hurts. Third, toy commercials can be dark. Fourth, Dustin learns not to sit so close to the mic. Come hear the story of Alexander IV!
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2023-06-1459 minThe Alexander StandardAlexander IVWell, we learned a lot in this episode! First, being the son of a king may not be as awesome as you’d think. Sure, you get the royal treatment, but you never know when someone might throw you in a dungeon for no reason. Second, you can squeeze water from a stone, but it kind of hurts. Third, toy commercials can be dark. Fourth, Dustin learns not to sit so close to the mic. Come hear the story of Alexander IV!
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2023-06-1459 minThe Alexander StandardEumenesCome hear about the best boy, the most betrayed boy, the most beloved boy! Hear the tales of the Greek who eats adversity for breakfast and treats treachery like it was just a sneeze! He can make scrambled eggs from a rock! He can make a horse run on a treadmill without even using the treadmill! He’s loyal to the end! He will call you a moron if you betray him! He’s right about everything but no one ever listens! He’s Eumenes of Cardia!!! Also, Dustin has some great tips about interacting with horses [MEREDITH EDIT: no, he...
2023-06-021h 40The Alexander StandardEumenesCome hear about the best boy, the most betrayed boy, the most beloved boy! Hear the tales of the Greek who eats adversity for breakfast and treats treachery like it was just a sneeze! He can make scrambled eggs from a rock! He can make a horse run on a treadmill without even using the treadmill! He’s loyal to the end! He will call you a moron if you betray him! He’s right about everything but no one ever listens! He’s Eumenes of Cardia!!! Also, Dustin has some great tips about interacting with horses [MEREDITH EDIT: no, he...
2023-06-021h 40The Alexander StandardArrhidaeus and EurydiceAND WE'RE BACK! Took long enough, didn't it? How easily a few weeks turned into five months. But to pay back your patience, we've got a treat for you: It's a double-whammy!!!! Not one, not three, not five and-a-half, but TWO rulers for you in this episode! Plus all kinds of new stuff! New music, new degrees, new cats, new apartments, guest stars, monster truck rallies, and so much more! But still the same whacky, backstabbing Hellenistic stories you know and love... plus the same silly hosts. And now, if someone ever asks "if there's a doctor in the...
2023-05-111h 27The Alexander StandardArrhidaeus and EurydiceAND WE'RE BACK! Took long enough, didn't it? How easily a few weeks turned into five months. But to pay back your patience, we've got a treat for you: It's a double-whammy!!!! Not one, not three, not five and-a-half, but TWO rulers for you in this episode! Plus all kinds of new stuff! New music, new degrees, new cats, new apartments, guest stars, monster truck rallies, and so much more! But still the same whacky, backstabbing Hellenistic stories you know and love... plus the same silly hosts. And now, if someone ever asks "if there's a doctor in the...
2023-05-111h 27The Alexander StandardThe briefest hiatusRemember when we posted the first episodes on a weekly basis? Pepperidge Farm remembers...
But seriously, the winter season brings food, festivities, and (for those of us working in education) a lot of work to catch up on! So right when we realized we were starting to average a month between episodes, we decided that it might be best for us to take a step back, catch our breath, and come back stronger (and sillier) than ever. Even Alexander took time off to recuperate, but that was usually after he did something profoundly stupid! We, at least...
2022-12-1503 minThe Alexander StandardThe briefest hiatusRemember when we posted the first episodes on a weekly basis? Pepperidge Farm remembers...
But seriously, the winter season brings food, festivities, and (for those of us working in education) a lot of work to catch up on! So right when we realized we were starting to average a month between episodes, we decided that it might be best for us to take a step back, catch our breath, and come back stronger (and sillier) than ever. Even Alexander took time off to recuperate, but that was usually after he did something profoundly stupid! We, at least...
2022-12-1503 minThe Alexander StandardAntipaterWell, it took long enough! Today's episode is about the joy of old age, rebellions, sound effects, and (most importantly) love. Antipater's episode isn't as shocking as Perdiccas' antics, but maybe someone gets their tongue cut out. Plus, we tell you why you shouldn't throw rocks at people walking outside your city and why poison should only be carried in a horse's hoof.
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2022-11-171h 08The Alexander StandardAntipaterWell, it took long enough! Today's episode is about the joy of old age, rebellions, sound effects, and (most importantly) love. Antipater's episode isn't as shocking as Perdiccas' antics, but maybe someone gets their tongue cut out. Plus, we tell you why you shouldn't throw rocks at people walking outside your city and why poison should only be carried in a horse's hoof.
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2022-11-171h 08The Alexander StandardPerdiccasIt took a while, but here we are: our first successor, Perdiccas! This episode has it all, even though Perdy didn’t last very long. We’ve got elephants, crocodiles, rebellion, marriage proposals (and rejections!), body snatching, eco-friendly footwear, and a little more rebellion for good measure. Plus Dustin reveals a dark, life-long secret to Meredith. All of this and more as we investigate whether or not Perdiccas rises up to the Alexander Standard (… he doesn’t).
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2022-09-261h 30The Alexander StandardPerdiccasIt took a while, but here we are: our first successor, Perdiccas! This episode has it all, even though Perdy didn’t last very long. We’ve got elephants, crocodiles, rebellion, marriage proposals (and rejections!), body snatching, eco-friendly footwear, and a little more rebellion for good measure. Plus Dustin reveals a dark, life-long secret to Meredith. All of this and more as we investigate whether or not Perdiccas rises up to the Alexander Standard (… he doesn’t).
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2022-09-261h 30The Alexander StandardAlexander the Great Part2He's dead! Join us for part two of Alexander the Great! Today we tackle the big questions: What is an India? Why are we in it? Also, hear Dustin mispronounce Greek words, and can you catch Meredith's "90 Day Fiancé" reference?
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2022-08-2753 minThe Alexander StandardAlexander the Great Part2He's dead! Join us for part two of Alexander the Great! Today we tackle the big questions: What is an India? Why are we in it? Also, hear Dustin mispronounce Greek words, and can you catch Meredith's "90 Day Fiancé" reference?
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2022-08-2753 minThe Alexander StandardAlexander the Great Part 1We have arrived at Alexander the Great (or is he?)! How can you rank the successors without setting the standard with the man himself? In part one we follow him from young prince to his time in Egypt, where he makes a shocking discovery about his father.
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2022-08-1956 minThe Alexander StandardAlexander the Great Part 1We have arrived at Alexander the Great (or is he?)! How can you rank the successors without setting the standard with the man himself? In part one we follow him from young prince to his time in Egypt, where he makes a shocking discovery about his father.
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2022-08-1956 minThe Alexander StandardPhilip II of MacedonOur second episode! "Do you know who my dad is?" Alexander the Great probably said to everyone. Well, do you know who his dad is? Join us as we review Philip II of Macedon and give our ranking categories a pilot run (can you spot where we already messed up?).
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2022-08-121h 13The Alexander StandardPhilip II of MacedonOur second episode! "Do you know who my dad is?" Alexander the Great probably said to everyone. Well, do you know who his dad is? Join us as we review Philip II of Macedon and give our ranking categories a pilot run (can you spot where we already messed up?).
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2022-08-121h 13The Alexander Standard1. IntroductionWelcome to The Alexander Standard, where we rank the successors of Alexander the Great, from Perdiccas to Cleopatra VII!
Our inaugural episode! Today we give you the answers to all your introductory questions: Who we are, what we do, what this is, how does one Greece, and what is a Macedon (hint: it's not an elephant).
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2022-08-0439 minThe Alexander Standard1. IntroductionWelcome to The Alexander Standard, where we rank the successors of Alexander the Great, from Perdiccas to Cleopatra VII!
Our inaugural episode! Today we give you the answers to all your introductory questions: Who we are, what we do, what this is, how does one Greece, and what is a Macedon (hint: it's not an elephant).
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2022-08-0439 min
The Same 24 HoursDustin Milligan: Schitt's Creek, Celebrity, Social Media and AddictionI spent an almost two hours with Schitt's Creek actor ("Ted"), Dustin Milligan---and we covered ALL the things: toxic masculinity, social media, what it means to be a celeb, instagram, addiction and.... why he and I should do a project together, but then why we shouldn't because we'd hate each other AND the project in less than 2 weeks.
It was an honor to talk with this "not a celebrity" because he was, indeed, a real human.
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2021-03-161h 34
Before The Dust Settles#12 - Meredith Rhinas | Building your own brandMeredith Rhinas is a mom, wife, teacher, blogger and Instagram maven. Her account, @meredith_deanne, has over 43,000 followers and growing. During our chat, Meredith explains how paid IG partnerships work, building trust with her audience, the journey of building a personal brand and claiming taxes from an IG account. We talk about the realities of social media fatigue and the cause and effect of IG removing the "like" count from posts. She also gives some dos and donts and rules of thumb for the platform.
2020-02-121h 33The Same 24 HoursDustin Lawson: Impeachment, Reason and the Logos PartyDustin Lawson was "fired by the White House because I created a satirical political party called "The Logos Party", which reflects the type of reason-based politics that promotes intellectual diversity that I wish our country practiced more of. Since being fired, I have written a book called "The Logos Party: Doctor Democracy's Reason-based Political Party for Independent Minds."
Furloughed for a month in January of 2019 during the longest government shutdown in United States history, Dustin asked himself, “How can liberals, conservatives, and independents better work together?” His conclusion: democracy remains healthy through healthy conversations, so political dialogue had to...
2019-11-2133 min