Western Civ
466 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 117 ratingsA fast-moving history of the western world from the ancient world to the present day. Examine how the emergence of the western world as a global dominant power was not something that should ever have been taken for granted. This podcast traces the development of western civilization starting in the ancient Near East, through Greece and Rome, past the collapse of the Western Roman Empire into the Dark Ages, and then follows European and, ultimately, American history as the western world moved into a dominant world position.
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Episode 196: Ulrich Zwingli
May 20, 2022 14:35 - 54 minutes - 75 MBHaving finished with Martin Luther, we now shift our gaze to the Swiss Confederation, Zurich, and Ulrich Zwingli. Zwingli is another of our early reformers. His efforts in Zurich took place around the same time as Luther though the men, while both opposed to Rome, did not see eye to eye on much else. Yet, like Luther, Zwingli began his career within the Roman Catholic Church. Today we begin his story. Check out the website for more content: www.westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron for ad-...
Episode 195: Martin Luther and His Legacy
May 13, 2022 14:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBToday we finish with Martin Luther, the man credited with beginning the Reformation. Luther's final years are filled with increasingly angry battles with everyone from the Anabaptists to the Pope in Rome and, lastly, with Europe's Jewish population. Visit our website for more content: www.westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron to support the show and get ad-free episodes: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast
Episode 194: The Peasants' War
May 06, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MBWhile Martin Luther thought his reformation was about theology and humankind's relationship to God, many people felt it was about a great deal more. The peasants of Germany, for example, heard Luther's words and thought this meant the time was right for REAL change on earth, not in heaven, but here in Germany and right now. Luther sides with the princes during the rebellion and, in the midst of all the chaos, Martin Luther gets married. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Ad-Free Version of t...
The True Story of Cinco de Mayo
May 05, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 196 MBCinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day, right? Nope. Mexican Independence is nearly four decades before the battle from which we get Cinco de Mayo. The true story is soooo much more delicious than just an independence day. The real Cinco de Mayo is about Napoleon III's bizarre attempt to put an Austrian Archduke on the throne of a new Mexican Empire. If you like this episode you will love the book, buy it here: https://amzn.to/3mIK6uC Check out Ad-Free versions of the show for one doll...
Interview with Jon Marshall, Author of "CLASH: Presidents and the Press in Times of Crisis"
May 01, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBIn this bonus interview, I sit down with Jon Marshall and talk about his latest book: CLASH: Presidents and the Press in Times of Crisis. The book itself covers numerous United States Presidents all the way from John Adams to Donald Trump. Obviously the question of how the press treats each President and vice versa has been a hot topic of late, making Marshall's book extraordinarily topical and relevant. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Ad-Free Patreon Version: www.patreon.com/westernciv...
History Ramble: The President Vs. The Press
April 30, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBI enjoy the narrative format we usually use but I wanted to do something different this time when covering a topic that is more thematic than chronological: the United States President and the Press. United States Presidents have famously, some infamously, fought with members of the press over the centuries. Today I ramble on a bit about three of those Presidents: John Adams, Abraham Lincoln, and Woodrow Wilson, and talk about what this all means. Ad-Free Show: patreon.com/westerncivpodcast...
Episode 193: Enemies and Friends
April 29, 2022 16:00 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBAndreas Karlstadt and Martin Luther began the Reformation as fast friends. Karlstadt and Luther faced off against Eck together in the Leipzig Debates. But over time the two slowly fell out over a variety of issues including the Eucharist. Karlstadt's relationship with Luther became emblematic of how Luther's personality would impact the Reformation in his later years. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Ad-Free Versions of the Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Western Civ 2.0 Free Tri...
Episode 192: The Diet of Worms
April 22, 2022 16:00 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBMartin Luther's early Reformation built to one moment: the Diet of Worms. Held in the spring of 1521, the Diet of Worms offered Luther his first chance to lay out his faith before the Princes of Germany and the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V. Before doing so, however, Luther wrote three crucial works that will define the early evangelical movement in Germany, the most important of which was On the Freedom of a Christian, which, theologically, is denser than his 95 Theses. Western Civ 2.0 Fr...
Bonus Author Interview: Mutinous Women
April 19, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBIn this bonus episode, I sit down with author and historian Joan DeJean and discuss her new book: Mutinous Women. When we tell the story of the settlement of North America, so often we focus entirely on the Thirteen Original Colonies which will become the United States of America. But when I found out that the French hatched a scheme in the early Eighteenth Century to populate the Gulf Coast with French convicts, and women at that, I simply had to learn more. In her book, DeJean covers the in...
Episode 191: The Ninety-Five Theses
April 15, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThe world changed forever on October 31, 1517. On that day a hitherto unknown monk named Martin Luther posted Ninety-Five Theses meant for debate. And oh would they be debated. The Ninety-Five Theses begin a period of western history known as the Reformation. But, as we shall see, a schism in the western church was not certain at this point, nor did anyone take Luther's criticisms too seriously. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Ad-Free Version: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Free Tria...
Episode 190: Martin Luther
April 08, 2022 16:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBAnd at last, we have made it. I "began" the Reformation in January. It's April. And at last, we are at Martin Luther. You simply cannot discuss the Reformation and not begin with Martin Luther. While the Reformation is going to fracture fairly quickly, it begins with Martin Luther and his Ninety-Five Theses. Today we start the story, learn about Luther's origins and family, and how his upbringing forged the man brave enough to challenge the might of the Roman Catholic Church. Want more cont...
Episode 189: Pope Julius II and Leo X
April 01, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBIn our final episode, before we (finally) get to Martin Luther, we cover the papacies of Julius II, the Warrior Pope, and Leo X, the Medici Pope. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Ad-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Episode 188: The End of the Borgia Age
March 25, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBAll good things must come to an end, as they say. And, for some, the Borgia Age was actually a good thing. Just not for the Catholic Church in general. In this episode, the deaths of Rodrigo Borgia and his son Cesare bring the "promise" of the Borgia Age to an unexpected end. Meanwhile, in Ferrara Lucrezia Borgia comes into her own outliving both her father and brother. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Ad-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm...
Episode 187: Borgia High Tide
March 18, 2022 16:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBPope Alexander VI, Rodrigo Borgia schemes to make his son Cesare the unrivaled master of Italy. Forming an alliance (and then unforming it before forming it again) with the French King Louis XII, Pope Alexander almost succeeds at making Cesare the duke of Naples and Romagna... almost. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Ad-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Episode 186: Cesare Borgia
March 11, 2022 17:00 - 54 minutes - 74.1 MBPope Alexander VI, Rodrigo Borgia, had plans for his son Cesare. Big plans. Like, Roman Empire-sized plans. No joke on that one. In this episode, Cesare Borgia sets his sights on Romagna with the intention of creating a permanent Borgia empire in Italy. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Ad-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Episode 185: The Borgia Family Business
March 04, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBWhile Pope Alexander VI, Rodrigo Borgia, could have created a mystique in his own right, we know the Borgia family just as much for the children as the father. Lucrezia and Cesare Borgia would have made fascinating case studies in psychology then and they still do now. In this episode, the Borgias begin to make their name synonymous with ambition at any cost. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Ad-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm/westernciv
A Brief History of Ukraine
March 01, 2022 12:36 - 2 hours - 185 MBJust like the last bonus episode I released, this is another episode off of my Patron's feed that I thought, in light of current events, was worth sharing with the larger audience. The history of Ukraine is complex and, decidedly, not synonymous with the history of Russia. In fact, many ethnic Ukrainians suffered greatly under Stalin and Moscow's iron grip. This is a condensed history of Ukraine that sets its unique history and story in perspective. Ukraine has always straddled east and west...
The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine
February 27, 2022 18:23 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBIn light of current events, I decided to release an interview I completed last year with Professor Serhii Plohky discussing his book: The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine. We talk about the early history of Kyiv, the Cossacks, the differences between ethnic Ukrainians and Russians, and even talked about what the future for Ukraine might be if Putin continued his aggressions, which, clearly, he has. Ukrainian history is complicated and, in this difficult time, it is important to remember ...
Episode 184: Pope Alexander VI
February 25, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBLast time, Rodrigo Borgia climbed the ladder up the Papal Curia. In this episode, he outmaneuvers his opponents and manages to secure the unthinkable: the throne of St. Peter. Borgia takes the name Alexander VI and immediately begins setting forth his vision for a Borgia Italy. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Ad-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Presidential Draft With Author Scott Rank
February 21, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBDecided to have fun with this one. Rather than do the same old author interview, I sit down with author Scott Rank and conduct my first ever Presidential Draft. We take turns each of us drafting a United States President and justifying our reasons. If you like United States History and certainly US Presidents. You will enjoy the show. Happy Presidents Day! Full Disclosure: The audio did not come out perfect on this one. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Ad-Free Show: www.patreon.com/weste...
Episode 183: Rodrigo Borgia
February 18, 2022 17:00 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBThe Borgias is a name infamous for treachery, naked ambition, and depravity. But how did a relatively unknown Cardinal from Spain manage to will his way to becoming Pope Alexander VI? Today, we begin the story of the Borgia family and watch Rodrigo Borgia climb the ladder of the Curia, positioning himself for that final step. Check out the Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Get Ad-Free Versions of the Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Try Western Civ 2.0 for Free: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Episode 182: Nicholas V - Innocent VIII
February 11, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MBIn this episode, we cover the first several Renaissance Popes. The Avignon Papacy did plenty of damage to the reputation of the Holy Roman Catholic Church. But, unfortunately, those Renaissance Popes who came afterward did not help the situation. Check out the Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Get Ad-Free Versions of the Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Try Western Civ 2.0 for Free: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Interview with Jason Voiovich Author of "Marketer in Chief"
February 04, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn this bonus episode, I sit down with Jason Voiovich and talk about his most recent book: "Marketer in Chief". In this unique American history, Jason explains how each United States President sold the idea of America. We talk about Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Buy the book here: https://amzn.to/3mRgwmV Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Ad-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Episode 181.5: The Fall of Christendom
January 28, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBRealizing that I have referenced "Christendom" and "Europe" interchangeably for a bit, I figured I needed to correct any misunderstandings. So in this "half" episode, I walk through what Christendom was the main factors that brought it down: the Renaissance, the Reformation, growing nationalism, economic disruptions, and the discovery of the New World. Check out the Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Get Ad-Free Versions of the Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Try Western Civ 2.0 for...
Episode 181: The Avignon Papacy
January 21, 2022 17:00 - 2 hours - 194 MBBeginning in the early Fourteenth Century, the Papacy went through a period of protracted exile from Rome. The Popes changed the seat of the Papal Government to Avignon, on the Rhone River in modern-day France. This period of exile coincided with the further decline and secularization of the Roman Catholic Church in ways that would hurt the overall reputation of the church in the decades to come. Check out the Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Get Ad-Free Versions of the Show: www.patreon...
Episode 180: The Medieval Church
January 14, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBHere's a super quick review of about one thousand years of church history. This will take us up to the tragic years of the Avignon Papacy. Check out the Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Get Ad-Free Versions of the Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Try Western Civ 2.0 for Free: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Bonus: The Fabric of Civilization
January 07, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MBI sit down with Virginia Postrel and talk about her new book: "The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made The World". We discuss how the development of textiles has often been overlooked in historical study and why that is such a crucial mistake. Check out the Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Get Ad-Free Versions of the Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Try Western Civ 2.0 for Free: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Episode 179: Late Medieval Religion
January 01, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours - 190 MBToday we examine the ways in which Roman Catholicism impacted the lives of everyday European in the Late Middle Ages and early Renaissance period to better understand the impact that the Reformation will have on normal early modern Europeans. Check out the Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Get Ad-Free Versions of the Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Try Western Civ 2.0 for Free: www.glow.fm/westernciv
A New World Begins
December 25, 2021 17:00 - 73.3 MBIn this bonus episode, I sit down with historian Jeremy Popkin and talk about his latest book: "A New World Begins". In this exhaustive and excellent history of the French Revolution, you get a complete sense of just how complicated was this all-important event in world history. You can purchase the book here: A New World Begins
Interview with Jeremy Popkin: A New World Begins
December 25, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBIn this bonus episode, I sit down with historian Jeremy Popkin and talk about his latest book: "A New World Begins". In this exhaustive and excellent history of the French Revolution, you get a complete sense of just how complicated was this all-important event in world history. Check out the Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Get Ad-Free Versions of the Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Try Western Civ 2.0 for Free: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Preview: It's All Greek To Me
December 24, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBI have a bonus preview of one of my Patron Deep-Dives this week: It's All Greek To Me. This is a several-hour-long look at the Greek civilization and Greek cultural influences on the world at large. In this part, I take the Hellenes from Minoan Domination through the Persian Wars. Check out the Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Get Ad-Free Versions of the Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Try Western Civ 2.0 for Free: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Bonus: Cleopatra of Egypt and Eleanor of Aquitaine
December 17, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBHere is a sneak peek of some of what goes on in our Patron's feed, available for $2 per month at patreon.com/westerncivdpodcast This is the first of four episodes detailing the lives of two of history's most important women: Cleopatra of Egypt and Eleanor of Aquitaine. In total, this four-part series covers their lives and the tumultuous times in which they lived in around six hours of total content. This is episode one of four. Check out more at westerncivpodcast.com or patreon.com/westernc...
Hitler's American Gamble
December 11, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBToday I sit down with Brendan Simms and Charlie Laderman and talk about their most recent book: Hitler's American Gamble. It is an hour-by-hour breakdown of one of most the crucial thirty-six-hour periods in world history. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Ad-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm/westernciv
The Greeks: An Interview with Roderick Benton
December 10, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBToday I sit down with scholar Roderick Denton to discuss his new book: The Greeks. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Ad-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Citizen Cash: The Political Life and Times of Johnny Cash
December 03, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBToday I sit down with renowned expert Michael Foley as we talk all things Johnny Cash in his new book: Citizen Cash: The Political Life and Times of Johnny Cash. This was definitely something different from me but who doesn't love a little "Ring of Fire" now and again? Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Ad-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm/westernciv
A History of Thanksgiving
November 24, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBPilgrims, turkey, and United States Presidents. What do these three things have in common? Thanksgiving. Interested to know more? Listen to find out the real history behind Thanksgiving. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Ad-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Age of Discovery Recap
November 19, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBIt has been a bit since we've done one of these but I wanted to step back and cover broadly everything we have covered in the last six months or more. We'll go over Henry the Navigator, Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Magellan, and more. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Ad-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm/westernciv
James Madison: An Interview with Jay Cost
November 16, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBToday I sit down with historian and author Jay Cost and talk about his new book: James Madison: America's First Politician. Madison to me tends to be the forgotten Founding Father - at least since the epic revitalization of interest into Hamilton. But, as we talk about in this interview, Madison is so much more than just the "Father of the Constitution", as if that were not enough. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Ad-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial:...
Episode 178: Ponce de Leon
November 12, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBPonce de Leon and the fountain of youth... right? Not so much. Today we discuss the historical reality of Juan Ponce de Leon, which has nothing to do with fountains and much to do with Florida. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Ad-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm/westernciv
The Library: A Fragile History
November 09, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBTis the season of bonus author interviews on Western Civ! This time, I sit down with Andrew Petegree and Arthur Der Weduwen to talk about a subject near and dear to us all: books. Specifically, the library. Their new book: The Library: A Fragile History, covers the history of the library from the Great Library of Alexandria all the way to our modern children's section. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Ad-Free Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial: www.glow.fm...
Episode 177: The Ship of the Dead
November 05, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBWithout Magellan, the remaining three ships still must find a way to get to the Spice Islands and back to Spain if they are to complete their mission. Under normal circumstances, this would be difficult, but a storm, a betrayal, and an angry Portuguese fleet make the prospect even more difficult. Check out our website for more content at westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today for bonus content and to support the show at patreon.com/westerncivpodcast
The Sword and the Shield
November 01, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBToday I sit down with scholar Peniel Joseph and talk about his latest book, The Sword and the Shield, a new history of Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron and Support the Show: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast Try Western Civ 2.0 for Free: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Episode 176: The Final Battle
October 29, 2021 16:00 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBNow that Magellan has passed through the Dragon's Tail, he still has to cross the Pacific Ocean, which proves to be much larger than anyone in Europe believed. Arriving in the Philippines, Magellan's early success goes to his head and he begins to believe God will not allow him to lose. He puts this theory to the test on the island of Mactan. Website: www.westerncivpodcast.com Ad-Free Shows: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcast 7-Day Free Trial of Western Civ 2.0: www.glow.fm/westernciv
Episode 176: The Final Battle
October 29, 2021 16:00 - 77.5 MBNow that Magellan has passed through the Dragon's Tail, he still has to cross the Pacific Ocean, which proves to be much larger than anyone in Europe believed. Arriving in the Philippines, Magellan's early success goes to his head and he begins to believe God will not allow him to lose. He puts this theory to the test on the island of Mactan. Check out our website for more at westerncivpodcast.com Become a Patron today and support the show at patreon.com/westerncivpodcst
Firepower!
October 26, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBToday I sit down with author Paul Lockhart and discuss his latest book: Firepower: How Weapons Shaped Warfare. It is a brilliant book that covers the evolution of warfare from pikes and longbows to heavy bombers and tanks. You can purchase the book HERE For my own abbreviated coverage of parts of the work check out our members feed at patreon.com/westerncivpodcast
Episode 175: Passing the Dragon's Tail
October 22, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 87 MBMagellan had made it through several mutinies. But he had yet to defeat his most intractable foe: the strait. But where was this mysterious strait around South America? To find it, Magellan would need to pass through the Dragon's Tail. Find more content at westerncivpodcast.com. Become a Patron today at patreon.com/westerncivpodcast
Interview with Edward Shawcross, Author of "The Last Emperor of Mexico"
October 19, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBI sit down for an interview with historian and author Edward Shawcross to discuss his new book, The Last Emperor of Mexico. Did you know that in the 1860's Emperor Napoleon III of France tried to put an Austrian Archduke on the throne of Mexico? Did you know this is where we get the origin of Cinco de Mayo? Find out all this and more here and BUY THE BOOK. Check out more about the show at westerncivpodcast.com
Episode 174: Magellan
October 15, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBWhile many different explorers discovered new lands, only Magellan tried to circumnavigate the globe. In our first of three Magellan episodes, we discuss not only how the voyage began but the various reasons it almost did not. Check out westerncivpodcast.com for more episodes! Become a Patron for exclusive bonus content at patreon.com/westerncivpodcast
Supplemental: Life at Sea
October 08, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBA short bonus episode covering the, totally gross, life at sea during the early Age of Discovery. Hygiene? Not much. Stench? You got it! Check out westerncivpodcast.com for more! Become a Patron at patreon.com/westerncivpodcast and for only $2 per month support the show and gain access to over fifty hours of bonus content and growing!
Episode 173: John Cabot
October 01, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MB*** NOTE: I changed the order of the episodes, so this is the correct episode 173. While Spain and Portugal were sailing the southern seas, England took a chance on a different explorer promising to find a northern route to Asia. We know little even today about the voyages of John Cabot (Anglified version) but what we do know offers a tantalizing view of early exploration in the northern Atlantic. Check out westerncivpodcast.com! Become a patron at patreon.com/westerncivpodcast