Revolutions
Mike Duncan
Season 12 premiered October 20, 2024 – a nonfictional account of The Martian Revolution of 2247.
Mike Duncan is taking everything he's learned from 12 seasons of historical revolutions - the repeating arcs, characters, ideas, events, and patterns which all revolutions seem to follow - and created a fictional history of the Martian Revolution of 2247. The series is written from the point of view of a historian working hundreds of years after the Martian Revolution and will be presented in the style and format of previous seasons of Revolutions. It will look, sound, and feel like a Mike Duncan history podcast…but will instead be a fictional narrative of a gripping science-fiction epic.
Revolutions is a podcast that covers the great political revolutions that have defined the modern world. Each season is a long-form narrative covering a different defining revolutionary epoch across three hundred years of history. It explores in great detail the people, ideas, and events that challenged and toppled outdated regimes and replaced them with new governments. After more than 350 episodes over ten seasons of narrative nonfiction, the 12th season is a fictional account of the Martian Revolution of 2247.
*BREAKING NEWS*
In the fall of 2025, the Revolutions podcast will return to its roots by diving into the great revolutions of the 20th century. The new run of episodes begins with the story of Irish Independence, a dramatic upheaval in the wake of WWI that saw Ireland free itself from centuries of English rule. Full of inspiring personalities, tragic events, and thrilling triumphs, Irish Independence is one of the most gripping events in revolutionary history. Future seasons will plunge ahead through the turbulent 20th century, and include the Spanish Civil War, the Cuban Revolution, and the Algerian War of Independence.
Mike Duncan is taking everything he's learned from 12 seasons of historical revolutions - the repeating arcs, characters, ideas, events, and patterns which all revolutions seem to follow - and created a fictional history of the Martian Revolution of 2247. The series is written from the point of view of a historian working hundreds of years after the Martian Revolution and will be presented in the style and format of previous seasons of Revolutions. It will look, sound, and feel like a Mike Duncan history podcast…but will instead be a fictional narrative of a gripping science-fiction epic.
Revolutions is a podcast that covers the great political revolutions that have defined the modern world. Each season is a long-form narrative covering a different defining revolutionary epoch across three hundred years of history. It explores in great detail the people, ideas, and events that challenged and toppled outdated regimes and replaced them with new governments. After more than 350 episodes over ten seasons of narrative nonfiction, the 12th season is a fictional account of the Martian Revolution of 2247.
*BREAKING NEWS*
In the fall of 2025, the Revolutions podcast will return to its roots by diving into the great revolutions of the 20th century. The new run of episodes begins with the story of Irish Independence, a dramatic upheaval in the wake of WWI that saw Ireland free itself from centuries of English rule. Full of inspiring personalities, tragic events, and thrilling triumphs, Irish Independence is one of the most gripping events in revolutionary history. Future seasons will plunge ahead through the turbulent 20th century, and include the Spanish Civil War, the Cuban Revolution, and the Algerian War of Independence.
Episodes
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Sep 10, 2018 • 38min
9.05- The Creelman Interview
The podcast discusses the Mexican Revolution, covering political stability, economic modernization, and the grievances that led to the revolution. It also explores the rise of Bernardo Reyes, the centralism and corruption of the Porfirian regime, and the impact of the gold standard on currency and land ownership. The chapter also delves into land acquisition, working class organization, and speculates on Diaz's decision not to seek re-election.
Sep 3, 2018 • 38min
9.04- The Porfiriato
Porfirio Diaz's rule in Mexico, known as the Porfiriato, is explored. The podcast delves into Diaz's ascent to power, his accommodation of former rivals, the presidency of Gonzales, Diaz's transformation into a dictator, and the rise of the Cientificos in Mexico.
Aug 27, 2018 • 45min
9.03- Mexico
The podcast discusses the historical significance of the Mexican Revolution, focusing on John Reed's Insurgent Mexico and the efforts to shape the narrative. It explores the struggles for power after Mexican independence, the economic challenges and political instability faced by Mexico, and the political landscape of post-independent Mexico. The life of Benito Juarez and his rise in Mexican politics, the exile and return of liberal leaders, and the French invasion of Mexico are also discussed.
Aug 20, 2018 • 45min
9.02- The Cry of Dolores
The podcast discusses the Cry of Dolores in 1810 and the factors that led to the Mexican Revolution, including economic issues, disaffected individuals, and the rebellion against the vice regal forces.
Aug 12, 2018 • 35min
9.01- New Spain
Just by way of refresher, since I know everyone took such good notes during episode 5.1 and 5.2 sponsor: Harrys.com/revolutions
Jun 25, 2018 • 41min
8.8- The Bloody Week
The last week of May 1871 was indeed a very bloody week. Sponsor link: Audible.com/revolutions
Jun 17, 2018 • 32min
8.7- Year 79
🎶Tonight I'm gonna party like it's the year seventy-nine 🎶
Jun 13, 2018 • 38min
8.6- The Commune
The Paris Commune was formally inaugurated on March 28, 1871. Unfortunately no one could agree on what that meant.
Jun 4, 2018 • 38min
8.5- The Cannons
The podcast discusses the failed attempt by the government to seize control of the National Guard's cannons in 1871, leading to a revolutionary uprising in Paris. It explores the radicalization of the National Guard and the provocations by the National Assembly that further fueled the uprising.
May 28, 2018 • 40min
8.4- The Siege of Paris
You know you're rich when you can afford to eat rats. Fundraiser! revolutionspodcastfundraiser.com
