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• Scipio Africanus (with Alex Petkas)

  Alex Petkas joins to discuss the great Roman general Scipio Africanus, his relationship with Hannibal, his strategic military victories, and his legacy. 00:00 Introduction and Special Announcement 03:00 Scipio's Background 12:30 The Capture of New Carthage 19:30 Political Maneuvering and the Road to Consul 26:30 The North African Campaign 37:30 The Meeting of Hannibal and Scipio 43:00 Scipio's Political Career and Rivalry with Cato 50:00 Scipio's Legacy 56:50 Introduction to the Classical Society ---- Sponsors:⁠⁠⁠⁠ - The Classical Society.com - ⁠TakeoverPod.Supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - All premium content for just $7/month ⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠GainsInBulk.com/ben⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ - Use code Ben for 20% off instantized creatine and more⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠Speechify.com/ben⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Use code Ben for 15% off Speechify premium ⁠⁠⁠⁠- ⁠Founders Podcast⁠ ---- Stay In Touch - Sign up for our newsletter at ⁠takeoverpod.com⁠ - Twitter/X - ⁠@BenWilsonTweets⁠ - Instagram - ⁠@HTTOTW⁠

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• Joan of Arc

  How Joan of Arc went from a small peasant girl to determining the fate of nations, and what it tells us about the power of belief. 0:00 Was Joan a visionary of a schizophrenic? 03:00 Setting the Stage: France in Turmoil 07:00 The English Invasion and the Battle of Agincourt 21: The Siege of Orleans 28:16 Joan's Audacious Letter to the King of England 33:51 Joan's First Victory 40:00 The Turning Point 42:15 March to Reims and the Anointing of Charles 47:00 The Siege of Paris and Joan's Capture 53:20 Joan's Trial and Conviction 01:03:30 Joan's Legacy and Strategy ---- Sponsors:⁠⁠⁠⁠ - TakeoverPod.Supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ - All premium content for just $7/month ⁠⁠⁠⁠- GainsInBulk.com/ben⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Use code Ben for 20% off instantized creatine and more⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Speechify.com/ben⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Use code Ben for 15% off Speechify premium ⁠⁠⁠⁠- Founders Podcast ---- Stay In Touch - Sign up for our newsletter at takeoverpod.com - Twitter/X - @BenWilsonTweets - Instagram - @HTTOTW

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• Rome's Revenge: Hannibal Part 2

  Hannibal Barca was Rome's greatest enemy. What was it about his strategies and leadership style that allowed him to haunt Romans' nightmares for centuries? 00:00 Introduction to Hannibal's Legendary Campaign 01:40 Sponsor Message: Gains in Bulk 02:20 Setting the Stage: Hannibal's Underdog Strategy 03:15 Hannibal's Arrival in Italy and Initial Tactics 09:30 The Trebia River Battle: A Crushing Roman Defeat 17:30 Hannibal's Second Great March 22:08 The Battle of Lake Trasimene: Hannibal's Perfect Ambush 30:50 Prelude to Cannae: Motivational Speeches and Strategies 39:30 Hannibal's Tactical Mastery at Cannae 41:00 The Aftermath and Roman Resilience 43:00 Hannibal's Missed Opportunity and Roman Defiance 46:00 Rome's Relentless Spirit and Selective Irrationality 48:30 Hannibal's Strategic Retreat and the Long War 56:30 The Final Confrontation: Battle of Zama 01:00:00 Hannibal's Legacy and Final Years 01:09:30 Main Takeaway: The Power of Relentlessness ---- Sponsors: ⁠⁠TakeoverPod.Supercast.com⁠⁠ - All premium content for just $7/month ⁠⁠AustinLab.AI⁠⁠ - Provides advanced AI tools for businesses of any size ⁠⁠GainsInBulk.com/ben⁠⁠ - Use code Ben for 20% off instantized creatine and more ⁠⁠Speechify.com/ben⁠⁠ - Use code Ben for 15% off Speechify premium ⁠⁠Founders Podcast

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• JS Bach

  Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the great composers of all time. What stands out is not only how great his music is, but how much of it he wrote. On this episode we look at his story as well as his habits, strategies, and tactics to see how he left such a lasting impact. 00:00 The Impact of Bach's Music 01:30 Introduction to Johann Sebastian Bach 03:30 Bach's Universal Appeal and Religious Devotion 07:45 Bach's Early Life and Musical Dynasty 09:30 Bach's Mischievous Youth and Early Career 18:00 Bach's Passion for Music and Conflict with Authority 35:45 Bach's Move and Pursuit of Greatness 41:00 Bach's Idyllic Time in Weimar 49:115 Bach's Final Years in Leipzig 55:20 The Famous Encounter with Frederick the Great 01:09:00 Bach's Death and Enduring Legacy 01:10:00 Key Takeaways from Bach's Life ---- Sponsors: TakeoverPod.Supercast.com - All premium content for just $7/month AustinLab.AI - Provides advanced AI tools for businesses of any size GainsInBulk.com/ben - Use code Ben for 20% off instantized creatine and more Speechify.com/ben - Use code Ben for 15% off Speechify premium Founders Podcast

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• The Gangster Philosopher: Francois de la Rochefoucauld

  Francois de la Rochefoucauld, was an infamous aristocrat who was always scheming, seducing, and fighting. He was equally infamous as a philosopher, a forerunner to Nietzsche with a cynical wit. In this episode, we explore is adventurous life, his dangerous philosophy, and what we can learn from both. 00:00 What is a philosopher? 02:00 A Life of Action and Intrigue 03:00 Introduction 05:03 Early Life and Aristocratic Background 05:40 Political Intrigues and Rebellions 10:15 The Fronde and Its Aftermath 19:00 Literary Achievements and Maxims 22:00 Friendship, Love, and True Virtue 24:00 Strengths, Weaknesses, and Self-Honesty 35:00 Final Thoughts and Reflections ----- Sponsors: Gains In Bulk - Use code Ben for 20% off Austin Lab by Shokworks Speechify - Use code Ben for 15% Speechify Premium

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