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The Hawk's Nest PodcastThe Seahawks Draft Blog Crossover with Rob StatonA long requested guest comes to the channel. Rob Staton is the owner and operator of the longtime Seahawks Draft Blog and also runs a very successful channel on YouTube. He's been covering the Seahawks for more than a decade, and with it, covers the draft as in-depth as anyone out there. On the show today, I wanted to get Rob's perspective on the team and upcoming draft in just a couple of weeks.
Link to my YouTube Channel. Live on Wed and Sunday, 5PM PST...https://www.youtube.com/@TheHawksNest12thman?sub_confirmation=1
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Ancient Rome RefocusedSex and the SIngle Roman (Episode 48, S7)Explicit Material
Rob interviews Vicki about her book: THE JOY OF SEXTUS.
Subjects Discussed:
How did the ancients see sexuality?
The Sacred Band of Thebes.
The meaning of the phallic symbol.
Lesbians and Homosexuality.
Interesting women of that period.
2024-11-2054 minAncient Rome RefocusedBonus 1 for Episode 48This is Bonus 1, for Episode 48. I strongly suggest you listen to this. Vicky Leon makes the strongest argument that social media existed in the Ancient World. The comparisons are riveting.
2024-11-2012 minAncient Rome RefocusedINCEPTIO - Women Take Over (Epi47, S7)Got something to share on the Ancient World? Call the comment line at: 1-508-864-6722.
Rob Cain interviewes Alison Morton, author of the thriller and the altenative history book INCEPTIO. Synopsis: Imagine a Christian Emperor forcing pagans to convert, and those that refuse decide to migrate to a new homeland in Europe. Now in the 21st Century a NEW ROME, a ROMA NOVA has come into being. Roma Nova is now an advanced techological society ruled by women and a force once called the Praetorian Guard has grown into a modern SAS. Why read alternative history? It is no...2024-10-1650 minAncient Rome RefocusedMedicine in the Ancient World (Epi46, S7)Got something to share on the Ancient World? Call the comment line at: 1-508-864-6722.
Rob Cain interviews Helen King on Medicine in the Ancient World.
Helen King is a British classical scholar and advocate for the medical humanities. She is Professor Emerita of Classical Studies at the Open University. She was previously Professor of the History of Classical Medicine and Head of the Department of Classics at the University of Reading. Rob calls her at home to talk about medicine in the ancient world, what makes a good legio medicus, and the women phys...2024-09-2756 min
The Property Edge Podcast1. Navigating Real Estate's Tech Future | Humanising Property Technology | Cain Cooke (REISA Chair)There’s plenty to learn from someone who’s travelled a very different path. In this episode we speak with Cain Cooke, Chairperson of the Real Estate Institute of South Australia.Cain shares his diverse professional journey, from Real Estate to running Boost Juice to launching a tiny homes business. The discussion delves into the crucial intersection of technology and real estate, highlighting how AI can both facilitate and challenge the industry.He emphasises the importance of humanising technology, using data effectively, and maintaining personal connections. Cain also provides actionable insights for smaller agencies on leve...2024-08-2526 minAncient Rome RefocusedEmperor Trajan WANTS YOU!
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Billion Dollar Podcast with Joe White and Cain DanielBillion Dollar Podcast #02 - Rob KanaanRob Kanaan is an experienced leader in the life insurance industry. He shares his journey and insights, emphasizing the importance of having a positive attitude, being coachable, and putting in the work to succeed. Rob discusses the changes in the industry and the role of technology, highlighting the value of human connection and empathy in the insurance advisor role. He also addresses misconceptions about the industry and offers advice for new agents. Rob emphasizes the need for continuous learning and mentorship, as well as the importance of focusing on what you can control and not stressing over...2024-07-1551 minAncient Rome RefocusedBonus 2 (Episode 44, S7)Dr. Gregory Aldrete provides his take on "Why the Classics Matter".
CHECK OUT THE BLOG AT: https://ancientromerefocused.org/2024-07-1501 minAncient Rome RefocusedBonus1 (Episode 44, Season 7)The observations of Alicia Aldrete in recreating the cloth armor of the ancients.
CHECK OUT THE BLOG AT: https://ancientromerefocused.org/2024-07-1511 minAncient Rome RefocusedHow I Got to Shoot an Arrow at a Student and Write a Book About it. (Epi 44, S7)Got something to share on the Ancient World? Call the comment line at: 1-508-864-6722.
Got something to share on the Ancient World? Call the comment line at: 1-508-864-6722.
An interview with Dr. Gregory Aldrete on how the Ancients created 'cloth' armor as protection against arrows.
2:30 - 8:15
Contributor Matthew Leigh Embleton gives us his hip-pocket lecture on the God Mithras.
8:15 - 21:30
Rob Cain provides a personal essay on DRAGON SKIN.
21:30 - 39:45
Rob Cain interviews Dr. Gregory Aldrete, professor Emeritus...2024-07-1540 min
Untitled Car Project PodcastCash for Clunkers, Talking 3rd Gen Camaro Shaun Cain Show 12Shaun Cain in studio, 3rd gen Camaro number three. Ian Fike special co-host. Cash for Clunkers and the ultimate project cars, Concept cars that never went to production.
Music by: Mr. Smith. Album: Fredson Drive. Colossal & Rat Rod. License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ music found at: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/fredson-drive/rat-rod/
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2024-06-303h 32Ancient Rome RefocusedTake the Menorah ( Episode 43, Season 7)Got something to share on the Ancient World? Call the comment line at: 1-508-864-6722.
Rob Cain interviews Steven Fine, historian of Judaism in the Greco-Roman World. Dr. Fine is professor of Jewish History at Yeshiva University in New York, director of the Arch of Titus Digital Restoration project and of the Yeshiva University Center for Israel Studies. Visit Professor Fine's webpage: http://yeshiva.academia.edu/StevenFine/About
Included on the show is a discussion of Josephus the historian, Masada, the Arch of Titus Digital Restoration project, and myths and stories of the location of th...2024-06-1441 min
The Super League Raw PodcastA Tribute to Rob Burrow - Rugby LeagueWith the announcement of the passing of the late, great Rob Burrow, we have decided to replace the Final Whistle Podcast with a special tribute podcast.
God Bless the Legend - Rob Burrow - There is only one!2024-06-0257 minAncient Rome RefocusedRomans in England (Episode 42, S7) Got something to share on the Ancient World? Call the comment line at: 1-508-864-6722.
CHECK OUT THE BLOG AT: https://ancientromerefocused.org/2024-05-1547 minAncient Rome RefocusedStory Contest (S7)
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The Copywriter Club PodcastTCC Podcast #378: Getting Things Done with Rob Marsh and Kira HugHow do you get stuff done? What can you do to make sure your goals for the new year don't fall by the wayside. In the 378th episode of The Copywriter Club Podcast, Kira and Rob talk about their strategies for accomplishing goals and resolutions and what they plan on getting done in the coming year.
Click the play button below, or scroll down for a full transcript.
We mentioned a lot of books on this show:
The Opposable Mind by Roger Martin
The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham
A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
W...2024-01-1656 minAncient Rome RefocusedAncient Roman Girl Found! Dead but Stunning. (Epi 41, S6)
A Halloween Special. In 1485 workmen came across the body of a dead Ancient Roman girl in a sarcophagus. The body was uncorrupted. She was beautiful. As you may guess this became a bit of a sensation in Rome.
CHECK OUT THE BLOG AT: https://ancientromerefocused.org/
2023-10-3119 minAncient Rome RefocusedGreat Books of the Western World (Epi 40, S6)
Total playing time: 12 minutes.
An original story written by Rob Cain.
Narration by Skye Taylor
Synopsis: Alice has a YouTube Channel called Alice through the Looking Glass. In this episode she talks about how she became a classics major. She avoided telling her father, and one day her grandfather gives her the entire set of GREAT BOOKS OF THE WESTERN WORLD when she shared the news . This sparks a conversation with Dad. Will Alice keep on the Appian Way or go back to Engineering School? Great Books of the Western World is a cautionary...2023-10-0712 minAncient Rome RefocusedBob Carr’s Excellent Adventure (Epi 39, S6)
Rob Cain interviews a Mr. Bob Carr who went down to Tikal in 1959 to assist in the surveying and mapping of this ancient site. Assisted by John Windmuller, Bob's son-in-law, Rob, John and Bob conduct a kitchen interview about his two years in the jungle. The mystery of what was termed an ARRIVAL BOWL is discussed near the end.
2023-10-0754 minAncient Rome RefocusedFrasier and the Witchery of Powerful Women (Epi 38, S6)
Rob Cain provides an Editorial on the beloved character of Lilith Sternin of the TV Show Frasier. Was Lilith just an ex-wive, or was she purposely created to take the attributes of a mythological character?
CHECK OUT THE BLOG AT: https://ancientromerefocused.org/2023-10-0708 minAncient Rome RefocusedIndiana Jones and the Bull of Persepolis (Epi37, S6)
INDIANA JONES AND THE BULL OF PERSEPOLIS
Rob Cain writes a love letter to a museum. The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures once known as the Oriental Museum is at the University of Chicago on the city's southside. If you visit take an uber to visit this unique museum that frankly looks like a set for the next Indiana Jones Movie. Don't waste time visiting the M@M store on Michigan Avenue. Take a real adventure and visit the past.
CHECK OUT THE BLOG AT: https://ancientromerefocused.org/
2023-10-0740 minAncient Rome RefocusedForget Cleopatra. Where’s my Queen Zenobia and Queen Amanirenas? (Epi 36, S6)
EDITORIAL
Forget Cleopatra. Where's my Queen Zenobia and Queen Amanirenas?
Rob Cain goes on a rant about the entertainment industry's continued fascination with Cleopatra VII. Typing out an article on his laptop while listening to Seraj Nebal, he puts forth his frustration while waiting for other movies to be made about other powerful women.
Tell the story about Queen Zenobia!
Tell the story about Queen Amanirenas!
Forget Wakanda, and let's celebrate the people of the Kush.
CHECK OUT THE BLOG AT: https://ancientromerefocused.org/
2023-10-0709 minAncient Rome RefocusedGladitorial Games at Starbucks (Epi 35, S6)
Gladiatorial Games at Starbucks
32:00 - 1:17
Introduction
1:17- 10:03
Matthew Leigh Embleton and the History of Latin, Pt. II
10:10 - 11:59
Rob Introduces an audio segment from the 1970s TV production THE PALLISERS. This is basically a dramatic scene within a courtroom that illustrates how Latin could be used for communication.
12:02 - 18:10
An Irishman on trial and saved by the use of Latin.
18:12 - 20:35
Rob discusses a European thought experiment to make Latin the language of the European Un...2023-10-0728 minAncient Rome RefocusedDinner with Stroud (Epi 34, S6)
A conversation with the historian Michael G. Stroud.
Synopsis: Michael G. Stroud and Rob Cain discuss subjects as the nature of history and its study, the importance of context, and the history of Tudor and Roman Naval Sea Power.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgstroud/
CHECK OUT THE BLOG AT: https://ancientromerefocused.org/2023-10-0745 minAncient Rome RefocusedThe 12 Labors of Antony (Epi 33, S6)
The 12 Labors of Antony
A Dramatic Narration in a 'What-if?' vein.
An original story by Rob Cain and performed by Jordan Harbour of Twilight Histories.
Imagine Marc Antony going to a public relations firm for advice on how to win over the people of Rome in his war against Octavian. This story is about the Aequitas Publicae Negotium, a public relations corporation that provides him a communications plan to achieve his objectives. The story gives insight on how history could have been different with just a little bit of adjustment.
...2023-10-0733 minAncient Rome RefocusedSpanish Voyage, Ambience of Renaissance Spain (Bonus 2, Epi 32, S6)
Photo of Matthew Leigh Embleton
Check out more of Matthew's music at:
http://www.matthewleighembleton.co.uk/
CHECK OUT THE BLOG AT: https://ancientromerefocused.org/2023-10-0709 minAncient Rome RefocusedSnakestyle - K Minor (Bonus1, Epi 32, S6)
Photo of Matthew Leigh Embleton
CHECK OUT THE BLOG AT: https://ancientromerefocused.org/
2023-10-0706 minAncient Rome Refocused13 Strings on a Renaissance Lute (Epi 32, S6)
An interview with Matthew Leigh Embleton, composer, musician and writer out of Kent, England. Rob Cain and Matthew discuss Ancient Latin, the Vikings and assorted historical observations. Matthew discusses his favorite 'epochs'. Check out Matthew's website at:
www.matthewleighembleton.co.uk
Matthew Leigh Embleton
Available Bonus Material includes:
Snakestyle-K Minor
Spanish Voyage (Ambience of Rennaissance Spain)
CHECK OUT THE BLOG AT: https://ancientromerefocused.org/2023-10-0736 minAncient Rome RefocusedDown and Out in Ancient Rome (Epi 31, S6)
Down and Out in Ancient Rome features the dramatic narrative DOWN AND OUT IN ANCIENT Rome. This story takes you into the backstreets of ancient Rome. Tristan is the writer and producer for The Story Engine Podcast and Twilight Histories.
Intro: 0-2:48
Rob talks about the hit TV show LOKI: 2:54 - 10:45
Matthew Leigh Embleton gives a lecture on Runes and the early Roman Alphabet: 10:46 - 14:00
DOWN AND OUT IN ANCIENT ROME by Tristan Verboven: 14:40 - 33;10
Ending: 33:11 - 33:39
CHECK OUT THE BLOG AT: https://ancientromerefocused.org/2023-10-0733 minAncient Rome RefocusedSeikilos Epitaph, live performance (Bonus 2, Epi 30, S6)
Intro Narration by David Denyer.
Wikipedia
The Seikilos epitaph is the oldest surviving complete musical composition, including musical notation, from anywhere in the world. The epitaph has been variously dated, but seems to be either from the 1st or the 2nd century CE. The song, the melody of which is recorded, alongside its lyrics, in the ancient Greek musical notation, was found engraved on a tombstone (a stele) from the Hellenistic town of Tralles near present-day Aydın, Turkey, not far from Ephesus. It is a Hellenistic Ionic song in either the Phrygian octav...2023-10-0710 minAncient Rome RefocusedThe Bacchae Suite (Bonus 1, Epi 30, S6)
A mix of music provided by London composer David Denyer.
Agave was performed and sung by Charlotte Holtum ("Give me Strength")
Dionysus was performed and sung by Pavlos Christodoulou
Singing Bacchae were Alisha Iyer, Faidra Faitaki, Polyanna Cohen ("The Divine Will", "What is Wisdom?").
2023-10-0706 minAncient Rome RefocusedCommentary on the debate. (Bonus 1, Epi29, S5)
Anna Kouremenos (lecturer at Quinnipiac University) and Rob Cain discuss a debate between Boris Johnson, Mayor of London (at the time), and Mary Beard, noted Classicist, when they took on each other in a debate forum to decide what culture was better: the Romans or the Greeks? Ms. Kouremenos as a Greek Historical academic provides a courtside analysis.
Listeners are recommended to see the full debate which is offered on YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k448JqQyj8&t=640s
The full debate is titled: Greece vs Rome, with Bor...2023-10-0713 minAncient Rome RefocusedROMANS GO HOME! (Episode 29, S5)
The primary discussion is on her paper: PΩΜΑΙΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ ≠ ROMAN OCCUPATION: (MIS)PERCEPTIONS OF THE ROMAN PERIOD IN GREECE. A line from the paper sums up the direction of her research: "…very little has been written about modern perceptions of this period."
This paper is available on Academia.edu.
This is a fun and interesting discussion with an outstanding educator. The podcast includes the following topics:
What do modern Greeks think of their history after Actium?
Was it really that bad to live under the Romans?
As a Greek speaker Ms.Kouremenos provides an Ancient Greek a...2023-10-0731 minAncient Rome RefocusedRoman Britain’s Missing Legion (Epi 28, S5)
On the show Rob Cain interviews Simon Elliot the author of Roman Britain's Missing Legion: What really happened to the IX Hispana?
Subjects covered in the podcast:
* Evidence.
* Citations in the records.
* Possible solutions to the mystery.
* The origins of the name Caesar.
* What is the dream find for an archeologist to settle the IX Hispana
mystery?
* Decapitated heads discovered in Britain. What's up with that?
* A favorite hypothesis of the fate of the IX Hispania.
Do n...2023-10-0738 minAncient Rome RefocusedThe Roman Guide to Slave Management (Epi 27, S5)
This podcast reviews the book: THE ROMAN GUIDE TO SLAVE MANAGMENT.
Rob interviews the author and reads excerpts from the book.
The Roman Guide to Slave Management, is a sly, subversive guide to the realities of servitude in ancient Rome. Cambridge scholar Jerry Toner uses Falx, his fictional but true-to-life creation, to describe where and how to Romans bought slaves, how they could tell an obedient worker from a troublemaker, and even how the ruling class reacted to the inevitable slave revolts. Toner also adds commentary throughout, analyzing the callous words and casual...2023-10-0727 minAncient Rome RefocusedAll about KLEOs (BONUS 2, Epi 26, S5)
Hayley Russell, producer of Helicon Theatrical Productions, discusses the ancient concept of KLEOS.
Kleos is the Greek word often translated to "renown" or "glory". It is related to the English word "loud" and carries the implied meaning of "what others hear about you". According to Wikipedia, a Greek hero earns kleos through accomplishing great deeds.
2023-10-0704 minAncient Rome RefocusedMilman Perry and Albert Lord (BONUS 1, Epi 26, S5)
Andrew Hulse, producer of Helicon Theatrical Productions, discusses the scholar of epic poetry, Milman Perry, and his associate Albert
Lord. Hulse promotes Lord's book The Singer of Tales as a "wacky and mind bending…" experience.
Albert Bates Lord was a professor of Slavic and comparative literature at Harvard University who, after the death of Milman Parry, carried on that scholar's research into epic literature. Wikipedia
The Singer of Tales is a book by Albert Lord that discusses the oral tradition as a theory of literary composition and its applications to Homeric and medieval...2023-10-0703 minAncient Rome RefocusedDon’t Sacrifice the Storyteller (Epi 26, S5)This story is about is interpreting a third century poem that puts Frogs and Mice into the characters of Ancient Heroes.
Yes, this poem actually exists.
Imagine you create a theater company. You decide to bring to life this ancient poem. You hold auditions, and you study the ancient storytellers called the Rhapsodoi. Picking out the best storytellers and musicians you travel to the 21st century version of the Dionysia, The Fringe, one of the world's largest art festivals in Edinburgh, Scotland. Amongst the hubbub of musicians, artists, jugglers, comedians you perform your play in the ma...2023-10-0750 minAncient Rome RefocusedInvoking Rome (NEWS RELEASE)
News Release:
Speech by Michael Bennet of Colorado
Using Rome as an example during a speech in Congress after a mob tried to intervene in the legal and fair election of the President of the United States.
2023-10-0706 minAncient Rome RefocusedA Classic Hero Sandwich (Epi 25, S4)Rob Cain goes on a rant about modern and ancient heroes. He discusses the heroes of literature and reviews the heroes
celebrated on TV as he was growing up. What is a modern hero? What is a classical one? Do heroes pay a price?
18:45 into the podcast a musical tribute is given to Khaled al-Asaad, a Syrian archaeologist and the head of antiquities at the ancient city of Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Khaled al-Asaad refused to reveal the location of ancient artifacts to the invaders. He placed the history of his city ove...2023-10-0722 minAncient Rome RefocusedBiblio-Archaeology 101 (Epi 24, S4)
If I was going to do walking tour of Great Britain I would pack this book with an extra pair of socks.
Roman Britain is a great book, based on a series of lectures given at Oxford University. The book is filled with maps and drawings and insights into the ancient world.
Check out the great map on the inside cover. Go for an old edition. It has a lot more dash. It's relatively small, and easy to put in your knapsack.
An interesting tidbit is that according to Collingwood there wa...2023-10-0710 minAncient Rome RefocusedDumpster Fire (BONUS 2, Epi 23, S4)
An original musical piece by Zebulon (aka: Morgan Taubert). The piece was played in Episode 23 (S4) by permission of the artist.
Do you want to hear more of his music? Check out Morgan's website at:https://zebulonstoryteller.bandcamp.com/
2023-10-0704 minAncient Rome RefocusedLetter to Herodotus (BONUS 1, Epi 23, S4)
Morgan Taubert decides to write a letter to Herodotus, the Father of History.
Check out his blogsite at: http://letterstocicero.blogspot.com/
2023-10-0708 minAncient Rome RefocusedWhere the Grapes Grow with Cicero (Epi 23, S4)
Rob Cain interviews Morgan Taubert from Adelaide, South Australia. Morgan writes letters to the dead. This includes letters to Marcus Tullius Cicero. What do you say to the greatest orator of the Roman Republic? What would you say? After you listen to the podcast check out Morgans' blog at:
LETTERS TO CICERO (AND MY OTHER DEAD FRIENDS).
http://letterstocicero.blogspot.com
Morgan is also a musician. Check out his music at: Zebulonstoryteller.bandcamp.com.
Music featured on the show include: Dumpster Fire, Garyan, Street Dance Karsilamus
2023-10-0744 minAncient Rome RefocusedWhy Study the Classics (BONUS 3, Epi 22, S4)
Dr. Joel Christensen, Brandeis University, gives his opinion on why it's important to study the classics, and why we should learn Latin and Ancient Greek.
2023-10-0701 minAncient Rome RefocusedThe Sound of Ancient Greek (BONUS 2, Epi 22, S4)
Rob Cain and Dr. Christensen of Brandeis University have a small exchange on the question,
"Do we really know what Ancient Greek sounded like?"
2023-10-0703 minAncient Rome RefocusedBatraomyomachia (BONUS 1, Epi 22, S4)
An original composition from the podcast Mice and Frogs Behaving Badly.
Composer:
Matthew Leigh Embleton
http://www.matthewleighembleton.co.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4pgcRSMEr4
2023-10-0715 minAncient Rome RefocusedMice and Frogs Behaving Badly (Epi 22, S4)
The Batrachomyomachia or Battle of the Frogs and Mice is a comic epic, or a parody of the Iliad, commonly attributed to Homer. Prof. Joel Christensen and Eric Robinson have translated this odd poem putting frogs and mice in the place of the Homeric Heroes.
Dr. Christiansen, is an associate professor of Classical Studies and comparative literature, and is the chair in the Department of classical studies, and teaches courses in Greek Epic and Archaic Poetry, Rhetoric and literary theory, linguistics, and mythology. He has taken the time to talk to us about an odd p...2023-10-0741 minAncient Rome RefocusedThe Case of the Ebay Conundrum (Epi 21, S4)
Rob Cain discovers antiques being sold on the internet. He digs deeper and deeper into what is real and what is perceived to be real. He answers an inquiry from Robert W.M. Greaves, the author of the popular blog site Matters Arising, and airs an interview by the late Archaeologist William Glover on the nature of context. This is a true investigation of what is real and what is not.
Can we trust the popular auction house Ebay in buying our history?
The only conclusion is: "Context is everything."
2023-10-0721 minAncient Rome RefocusedThe Case of the Caesarian [sic] Quote (Epi 20, S4)
Time for a little detective work.
Did Julius Caesar actually say: "I could kill you faster than I could threaten to kill you?" It's on the internet. So it has to be true. Right?
Rob Cain's Historical Detective Agency tries to find the out the truth.
2023-10-0713 minAncient Rome RefocusedCall-in Show Opening Kickoff (Epi 19, S4)
Old friends call in.
2023-10-0757 minAncient Rome RefocusedSomething Wonderful (Epi 18, S3)
00:00 - 18:35
Come with us to Mars!
What if a civilization was discovered on Mars? What if behind a stonewall, the remnants of a Martian Civilization was discovered? Ancient Rome Refocused presents a dramatic narration of how this could very much match an unusual mania that swept the world in the 1920s. Upon the discovery of King Tut's tomb, music, art, advertising, movies and fashion, reflected a mania for all things reflecting ancient Egypt. What is a dead Martian Civilization (like the Martians in the Ray Bradbury novel Martian Chronicles) were discovered beneat...2023-10-071h 01Ancient Rome RefocusedGrowing Up, Cleopatra! (Epi 17, S3)
What's it like to be daughter of a Queen?
Rob Cain interviews author and educator Vicky Alvear Shecter. She wrote the book Cleopatra's Moon, a tale of Selene, daughter of Cleopatra and Marc Antony.
Dramatic narration from Ms. Shecter's book.
Nancy provides the voice of Selene who witnessed the Donations of Alexandria, where Antony distributed Roman lands to his children and Queen Cleopatra. As you can guess this did not go over well in Rome, and led to the battle of Actium.
Check out Vicky Alvear She...2023-10-0748 minAncient Rome RefocusedTragedy Ain’t for Sissies (Epi 16, S3)
Author and BBC Channel 4 host Natalie Haynes is interviewed by Rob Cain. Her book The Furies tells the story of a teacher that teaches Greek Tragedy to a class of hard-luck students. As you may guess, tragedy follows. Ms Haynes talks to us about ancient tragedies, her life, and the writing process. Check out the interview with Ms. Haynes.
The show has two musical pieces. Jim Malcolm's The Flowers of Edinburgh is performed in a tavern, and is particularly toe tapping. Also on the show is the music of Michael Travlos (composer) and Iwon...2023-10-0743 minAncient Rome RefocusedAncient Rome Refocused is back on the Air! (Epi 15, S3)
This placeholder gives you a sneak peek into three upcoming episodes.
Natalie Haynes, will speak on Greek Tragedy, and her book The Furies.
Vicky Alvear Schecter on her book Cleopatra's Moon, on Selene the daughter of the Egyptian Queen.
Arthur Phillips on his book, The Egyptologist, a truly mysterious protagonist that looks into the ancient world of the Egyptians.
ANCIENT ROME REFOCUSED IS BACK IN PRODUCTION.
2023-10-0714 minAncient Rome Refocused”It’s Good to be Queen.” (Epi 14, S3)
An exploration of Queen Zenobia in popular culture and song. Actors and musicians based in the American mid-west write, compose and perform a musical based on this 3rd century queen that defied Rome.
Rob Cain interviews Lorrisa Julianus and Craig Engel.
Zenobia, is an original musical written by Lorrisa and composed by Angela Salvaggione. It premiered at the Bolingbrook Performing Arts
Center, and was directed by Craig. The title role was played by Lorrisa Julianus, a Chicago actor and performer. The subject is the 3rd century queen that tried to carve ou...2023-10-071h 03Ancient Rome RefocusedMy Marines Expeditionary Unit can beat your Roman Legio (Epi 13, S3)
Could an MEU bring down the Roman Empire?
Marine expeditionary units are the smallest air-ground task forces in the United States Fleet Marine Force. Each MEU is an expeditionary quick reaction force, deployed and ready for immediate response to any crisis, whether it be natural disaster or combat missions.
Rob Cain Interviews the screenwriter James Erwin who wrote a story on the popular website REDIT. It gained such popularity that it was purchased by a movie company. This is an odd and fanciful story where a guy lets his imag...2023-10-071h 05Ancient Rome RefocusedVenus and Imaginary Archaeology (Epi 12, S2)
Dramatic Narrative
My favorite show. Venus tells us her tale. The Goddess talks.
2023-10-071h 41Ancient Rome RefocusedWho is James A. Bretney? (Epi 11, S2)
Dramatic Narrative: In this episode Rob and Nancy Cain perform a dramatic narrative of a Roman couple going to the theater to see the great Roman actor Quintus Roscius Gallus. The soldier has been away for six long years and doubts his wife's fidelity. She doubts his fidelity as well. Can a night at the theater change everything? Has the years changed him? Can she put aside her love for the great Quintus Roscius Gallus?
Podcast Interview with James A. Bretney.
An actor and producer that loved the ancient world so much prod...2023-10-071h 52Ancient Rome RefocusedThe Time Cafe Commercial (Teaser)
Teaser for an unaired TV show
Imagine if Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Paris of Troy and Romulus Augustus, the last Emperor of Rome of the Western Empire, were gathered around a table. What would they say to each other? The show is hosted by Rob Cain.
This podcast is a tribute to the show Meeting of Minds, which aired on PBS from 1977 to 1981. The host was the comedian Steve Allen. The show featured guests who played significant roles in world history. Guests would interact with each other and discuss philosophy, religion, history, science, and ma...2023-10-0703 minAncient Rome RefocusedNothing New Under the Sun. Get over it. (Epi 10, S2)
Dramatic Narration: The episode starts out with a modern version of the Aeneid. Please forgive me, Virgil. Annie meets a guy visiting from overseas and conspires to keep him in Chicago so she can work her charms on him. It's a chicklit all based on the Aeneid.
The author Natalie Haynes is interviewed by Rob Cain on her book The Ancient Guide to Modern Life.
The show concludes with a plug for the hot new podcast TWILIGHT HISTORIES by Jordan Harbour.
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The episod...2023-10-071h 19Ancient Rome RefocusedA Caesar By Any Other Name is still a Caesar. (Epi9, S2)
What makes a Caesar?
Dramatic Narrative: Mr. Cain travels to the time of Alaric the Visigoth. This warrior chieftain sacked Rome and we explore the temptations of Rome and whether he would of considered the 'imperial purple.'
Mr. Cain has a rant about the symbols of empire and modern day Neros.
After he calms down he interviews Mark Schauss of the podcast Russian Rulers History on connections between the Czars and the Caesars.
Listeners call in and are highlighted on the show. Archaeologist William Glover telling us about the...2023-10-071h 20Ancient Rome RefocusedAncient Troy, Graphic Novels and Brad Pitt? (Epi 8, S2)
Dramatic Narrative: Mr. Cain goes back to Ancient Troy and we join Aeneas as he flees the city guided by the goddess Aphrodite.
Interview with Eric Shanower about his graphic novel: Age of Bronze. .
Yes, Brad Pitt is discussed and the movie Troy.
2023-10-071h 27Ancient Rome RefocusedWashington Wore a Toga (Epi 7, S2)
"Why We're All Romans" by Dr. Carl J. Richard. A study of the Founding Fathers and how they were influenced by the classics. Dr. Richard is associated with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
2023-10-0745 minAncient Rome RefocusedI’m the Emperor, and You’re Not (Epi6, S1)
Dramatic Narration: A look at a boy who visits a soothsayer and is foretold of his rise to the emperorship of Rome.
Rob reviews the cancelled NBC show KINGS, and a comparison of what it means to be part of the imperial family.
The listener then travels back in time (in Mr. Cain's time machine) to interview for the position of emperor.
This is the last episode of Season One.
2023-10-071h 49Ancient Rome RefocusedThe 24th Shitkickers Were Never the Same After the Peloponese (Epi5, S1)
Interview with Bryan Doerries, director for the THEATER OF WAR. This podcast follows a performance of AJAX translated by Bryan Dorries starring movie and TV stars who volunteered their time.
Theater of War Productions works with leading film, theater, and television actors to present dramatic readings of seminal plays—from classical Greek tragedies to modern and contemporary works—followed by town hall-style discussions designed to confront social issues by drawing out raw and personal reactions to themes highlighted in the plays. The guided discussions underscore how the plays resonate with contemporary audiences and invite audience membe...2023-10-071h 35Ancient Rome RefocusedSave Me a Seat at the Triumph, and let’s Throw a Cabbage at the Gaul (Epi4, S1)
A study of the Roman Triumph, its purpose and modern equivalents.
Interview with Steven Saylor. He is an American author of historical novels. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied history and classics. Saylor's best-known work is his Roma Sub Rosa historical mystery series, set in ancient Rome.
2023-10-071h 09Ancient Rome RefocusedStay for the Servile Wars or visit Mother in Sperlonga (Epi3, S1)
Dramatic Narrative - Unchained slaves show up at a Roman Farm and start to cause trouble. Is Spartacus coming?
Rob rants on why the slave army turned back from the Alps. Why not escape, or was the promise of loot just too attractive? Is Spartacus a hero or a brigand?
2023-10-071h 03Ancient Rome RefocusedTime Travel is Easy; History is Hard (Epi2, S1)
Rob has a time machine. He can take you back to the ancient world. However, he tries to talk you out of going. Would you go? Seriously? Rob brings up some points for you to consider. You have to understand, the past is different there.
At the end of the podcast would you still go to 51 B.C.?
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2023-10-0745 minAncient Rome RefocusedWhat have the Roman’s ever done for us? (Epi 1, S1)
First episode of Ancient Rome Refocused. A podcast devoted to the comparison of modern society to the ancient world. This series of podcasts present interviews with those that use the ancient world as their muse. On the show are interviews with authors, musicians, professors and enthusiasts telling their story and those of ancients. Included in the show are dramatic narrations - original stories told with storytelling brios!
How much are we different than those that lived before?
2023-10-0731 minAncient Rome RefocusedUnsettling Music on the Jubilee (Epi30, S6)An interview with UK Composer Daniel Denyer. Rob visits Daniel at his apartment at the Kilburn stop off the Jubilee Line in London, England. Through his window the overground can be heard to rattle by, and from his apartment that sound is transformed. His works include composition and performances of THE BACCHAE and surreal sounds for a micro-opera about the ancient city of Troy.
2023-09-0250 min
The SaltyMF GOATThe Sea SaltMan -Rob Cain Talks about the value of unrefined Sea Salt for Health & PerformanceThe SaltyMF GOAT Podcast with Rob Cain Founder of SeaAgri Solutions now Baja Gold Salt Co. Brad Banyas of SaltyMF Enterprises sits down with Rob Cain to discuss mineral rich sea salt and its role in optimizing mental and physical performance. Rob has spent the last 50 years evangelizing the value of sea salt for agriculture, livestock and the obvious health benefits to our own wellbeing. Watch the Live Podcast on YouTube!Watch NowAbout Baja Gold Salt Co:Baja Gold Salt C...2023-08-2129 min