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Central Marc

Podcast Central Marc
Marc Houben
Every week, Central Marc dives into alternative history and what-if scenarios across a broad range of subjects where a scenario is worked out that is provided b...

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  • #9 Vinland Rises: What If The Vikings Stayed in America? (feat. Louis Eastwood)
    📜 Episode Summary:Episode nine. In this first-ever co-hosted episode with Louis Eastwood, we explore Norse settlers in Vinland, Indigenous alliances, and a radically different North America. From Leif Erikson to native diplomacy, Viking ships to canoes, we dive into the real Norse sagas. Could a Norse-Native superpower have risen? Would Leif replace Columbus? Axes, myths, and mayhem await in this bold reimagining of America’s forgotten first colony.📚Recommended Reading:The Saga of Greenlanders and The Saga of Erik the Red🎙️ Like this episode?👉 Follow Central Marc on⁠⁠⁠ Spotify⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goodpods⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Join the Discussion:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⭐ Leave a Review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠* The views, opinions, and analyses expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official policy or position of any employer, organization, or affiliated entity.
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  • #8 What If San Francisco Never Shook? The 1906 Quake That Changed Everything
    📜 Episode Summary:Episode eight. In 1906, San Francisco was on the rise—a booming metropolis, the financial heart of the West Coast, and a gateway to the Pacific. Then the earthquake struck, leveling the city and reshaping its future overnight. But what if the disaster never happened?In this episode, we explore an alternate timeline where San Francisco never fell. Would it have overtaken New York as America’s financial capital? The quake that rewrote history—reversed.📚 Recommended Reading:San Francisco’s Earthquake: The Disaster That Built a City (Simon Winchester, 2023)🎙️ Like this episode?👉 Follow Central Marc on⁠⁠⁠ Spotify,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goodpods📲 Join the Discussion:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky | Instagram⭐ Leave a Review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PodchaserThe views, opinions, and analyses expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official policy or position of any employer, organization, or affiliated entity.
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  • #7 The Cosmic Prison: What If We Never Explored Space?
    📜 Episode Summary:Episode seven. What if humanity never looked up? No satellites, no Moon landing, no Star Wars—just an Earthbound existence. In this episode, we unravel how space exploration shaped technology, culture, and even our view of life itself. From ancient geocentrism to the modern Space Age, we explore what we’d lose without telescopes, GPS, and the search for extraterrestrial life.Would we be stuck in a smaller, more superstitious world? Would sci-fi even exist? What industries would have thrived instead? And without the Pale Blue Dot perspective, would we even care about Earth’s fragility?📚Recommended Reading:Orbital (Samantha Harvey, 2023)🎙️ Like this episode?👉 Follow Central Marc on⁠⁠⁠ Spotify⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goodpods⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Join the Discussion:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⭐ Leave a Review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠* The views, opinions, and analyses expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official policy or position of any employer, organization, or affiliated entity.
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  • #6 The Star Spangled Batter: What If Cricket Had Beaten Baseball? America’s Lost Cricket Empire.
    📜 Episode Summary:Episode six. Before baseball ruled the U.S., cricket was king. George Washington played it, Abraham Lincoln had his own bat, and in 1844, the U.S. and Canada faced off in the world’s first international sports match. So why did cricket fade while baseball became “America’s pastime”?In this episode, we break down the forgotten rivalry: How war, nationalism, and media pushed baseball ahead.What if the U.S. had embraced a T20-style format before the Civil War? The missed billion-dollar opportunity—how American cricket could have shaped global sports. Could a National Cricket League (NCL) have coexisted with MLB, the NFL, NHL, and NBA?📚Recommended Reading:Howdy or howzat? When USA and Canada made cricket history in 1844 (Andy Bull, the Guardian, 2024) 🎙️ Like this episode?👉 Follow Central Marc on⁠⁠⁠ Spotify⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goodpods⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Join the Discussion:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⭐ Leave a Review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠* The views, opinions, and analyses expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official policy or position of any employer, organization, or affiliated entity.
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  • #5 House of the Red Dragon: What If Wales Had Defeated England?
    📜 Episode Summary:Fifth episode. In 1282, Wales stood on the brink of history. Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, the last Prince of Wales, fought to keep his nation independent against the relentless expansion of Edward I. His defeat reshaped Welsh identity, law, and governance for centuries. But what if Wales had won? This episode explores the real history of the Welsh resistance, the brutal conquest, and the legal transformation under English rule. 📚Recommended Reading: The Prince of Wales: What Everybody Gets Wrong (Cambrian Chronicles) BBC - Welsh History Edward I’s Conquest of Wales (Sean Davies, 2017)🎙️ Like this episode?👉 Follow Central Marc on⁠⁠⁠ Spotify⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Goodpods⁠⁠⁠⁠📲 Join the Discussion:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⭐ Leave a Review on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠* The views, opinions, and analyses expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and do not reflect the official policy or position of any employer, organization, or affiliated entity.
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Every week, Central Marc dives into alternative history and what-if scenarios across a broad range of subjects where a scenario is worked out that is provided by you, the listener. We dive into the forces shaping our world from central global topics in world history to niche stories, this podcast brings a fresh perspective and a dash of humor to navigate the world's complexities. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the trends, ideas, and stories behind the history. Hosted by Marc Houben, a Dutchmen with background in history, economics, and business strategy. Living in NYC.
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