So You Think You Can Rule Persia

In Opposition to the War in Iran

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97. Abd Allah ibn al-Zubayr

The Sufyanid Umayyad caliphate has fallen and ibn al-Zubayr will do his best to reshape its ashes into something more in line with the ideals of the Rashidun Caliphs. But as they fell into hardship, will he be drawn towards a grisly end?
 
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96. Yazid I

The second ruler of the Umayyad Caliphate has some mighty big shoes to fill but is he up to the challenge? Tune in for multiple tragedies, an assault on Mecca, and a pet monkey.
 
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In Support of the People of Iran

Our latest release is a statement we have prepared about the ongoing protests in Iran and their brutal repression. We appreciate your attention
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95. Mu'awiya I

The Umayyad Caliphate has arrived but how rightly-guided will it be? Mu'awiya is planning to stabilize his new empire and mold it into a fief that can be passed down for generations; however, there are those who would halt this project...
 
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94. Ali ibn Abi Talib

The caliph Uthman has been murdered, but the caliphate must go on. Enter Ali, closely tied to the Prophet since his youth, he will try his best to avoid the caliphate spiraling out of control, but pleasing everyone is hardly possible...
 
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93. Uthman ibn Affan

We have returned at last with a new world brought about by the final prophet! Join us for an exploration of the Rise of Islam, how the caliphate came to be and expanded so quickly, and the dangerous intersection between ruling an empire and trying to be a good man.
 
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92.7 Season 1 Recap

After many moons, we're back to talk to you about another 1300 years of history! But first, let us remind ourselves of what happened in the previous 92 episodes before we jump into the rise of Islam.
 
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Intelligent Speech 2026

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Season 2 Plans!

A short message about our plans for Season 2 and ways to support the podcast!
 
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