Left Unread

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This week, we put the pedal to the metal and embrace...THE SPEED.   Please consider checking out our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/leftunread   Follow us: @leftunreadpod @poorfidalgo @gluten_yung   Email us: leftunreadpod@gmail.com   Theme music courtesy of Interesting Times Gang, who have tons of cool tunes for sale here: www.itgang.bandcamp.com  

This week we settle in to talk movies; specifically, the 1961 historical epic 'El Cid'. Directed by Anthony Mann, and produced by Franco-collaborator Samuel Bronston, this hard-to-find technicolor classic is a prime example of political propaganda on the big screen. Shot largely on-scene in Spain, with 60's heavy-hitters Charlton Heston and Sofia Loren leading a cast that included hundreds of actual Francoist soldiers on loan as extras, there was plenty to admire and critique in equal measure. Please consider checking out our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/leftunread Follow us (on Letterboxd!): PoorFidalgo - Evan theprinceofmeat - Cam Email us: leftunreadpod@gmail.com Theme music courtesy of Interesting Times Gang, who have tons of great tunes for sale here: www.itgang.bandcamp.com \m/(>_<)\m/

This week we continue our look at the life and times of famed Reconquista-era knight and mercenary Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, known to posterity by the epithet El Cid. This week we will discuss the Christian response to the collapse of the Caliphate, the rise of the Almoravids, and begin to explore more deeply El Cid’s life and deeds, insofar as we know of them, and will attempt to sift apart truth from legend. Please consider checking out our Patreon page here: www.patreon.com/leftunread Follow us: @leftunreadpod @poorfidalgo @gluten_yung Email us: leftunreadpod@gmail.com Theme music courtesy of Interesting Times Gang, who offer tons of great tunes for purchase here: www.itgang.bandcamp.com <3

The discussion ventures into 11th-century Iberia, spotlighting the legendary figure El Cid. The hosts unravel the intricate political tapestry of Islamic rule and emerging Christian kingdoms. They explore cultural advances in Al-Andalus, including language and arts. Engaging anecdotes depict the pragmatic cooperation and conflicts between Muslims and Christians. The evolution of the Christian kingdoms amidst this turmoil creates a vibrant backdrop for El Cid's tumultuous career, setting the stage for future installments.

This week we discuss the proposed EPIC City development in North Texas, and the political and social fallout surrounding that. We also touch on the continuing decline of embattled PA Senator John Fetterman, and our love of Crusader Kings III. Please consider checking out our Patreon if you're interested in funding our research: www.patreon.com/leftunread Follow us: @leftunreadpod @poorfidalgo @gluten_yung Email us: leftunreadpod@gmail.com Theme music courtesy of Interesting Times Gang, who share their music here: www.itgang.bandcamp.com :)

Get ready. The Great Mole Emergence is Nigh!   If you're interested in subscribing to our Patreon, you can find all relevant info here: www.patreon.com/leftunread Follow us: @leftunreadpod @poorfidalgo @gluten_yung Email us: leftunreadpod@gmail.com Theme music courtesy of Interesting Times Gang, who have tons of great tunes available here: www.itgang.bandcamp.com :)

This week, in Part 2 of Cam’s look at the Roanoke Colony, we discuss the realities of colonial life in the Americas, the impact on both the indigenous local peoples and the colonists, and the mysterious disappearance of the Colony, which has never been solved. Please consider donating to our Patreon, if you are with extra and would like to help fund our glorious cause: www.patreon.com/leftunread Follow us: @leftunreadpod @gluten_yung @poorfidalgo Email us: leftunreadpod@gmail.com Theme music courtesy of Interesting Times Gang, who have tons of cool music for sale here: www.itgang.bandcamp.com Luv u ;)

Never get involved in a trade war in Asia. This week is all about tariffs, growing international antagonism by the Trump administration with a particular focus on China, deportations to Salvadoran prisons, and attempts to force leading US Universities to capitulate to presidential demands. It's fun stuff, folks. Please consider visiting our Patreon site if you find yourself in a position to support the show with a small donation: www.patreon.com/leftunread Follow us: @leftunreadpod @poorfidalgo @gluten_yung Email us: leftunreadpod@gmail.com Theme music courtesy of Interesting Times Gang, who hawk their fabulous wares here: www.itgang.bandcamp.com ;)

This week, we head back to the fabled Age of Exploration, when European monarchs were just catching on to the notion that it might be nice to try and exploit the entire world for financial gain. Using the famed disappearance of the Roanoke Colony as our centerpiece, we will explore the social, religious, and economic circumstances surrounding this time period, before digging in to the actual mystery in Part II next week. Please consider supporting our Patreon, which can be found here: www.patreon.com/leftunread Follow us: @leftunreadpod @poorfidalgo @gluten_yung Email us: leftunreadpod@gmail.com Theme music courtesy of Interesting Times Gang, who offer tons of great tunes here: www.itgang.bandcamp.com :)