Latest Elliott kalan Podcast Episodes

(BONUS)Episode 13 “Post-Podius”

I, Podius - May 11, 2020 10:33 - 1 hour
We say goodbye to Claudius and goodbye to the series. For real this time! On this bonus episode, hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan get the old Claud Squad back together. Were joined by super-producer Jordan Kauwling and her mom Avis. Plus, New York Times best selling author of The Storm befor...

Epiode 12 "Old King Log"

I, Podius - May 04, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour
We say goodbye to Claudius and goodbye to the series. On this episode, hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan recap episode twelve of I, Claudius, “Old King Log.” We discuss the end of Emperor Claudius's reign and his life. We discuss the major themes of the miniseries and how they tie into modern...

Episode 11 "A God in Colchester"

I, Podius - April 27, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour
We say goodbye to original Claud Squad member King Herod himself! On this episode, hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan recap episode eleven of I, Claudius, “A God in Colchester.” We discuss the not so well thought-out plot of Messalinaa, the betrayel and death of Kind Herod and producer Jordan ...

Episode 10 "Fool's Luck"

I, Podius - April 20, 2020 10:14 - 1 hour
Not so clever Claw-Claw! On this episode, hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan recap episode ten of I, Claudius, “Fool's Luck.” We discuss the rise of Claudius as the new Emperor and the blind-spot that is his love for the beautiful Messalinaa.  Plus, John talks to Dan Stewart, son of Patrick St...

Episode 9 "Hail Who?"

I, Podius - April 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour
Looks like Jove's goose is cooked! On this episode, hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan recap episode nine of I, Claudius, “Hail Who?” We discuss the rise and fall of Caligula, Elliott and John  get into historical accuracy and friend to the show Adam Koford writes in with a letter about a cert...

Episode 8 "Zeus, by Jove!"

I, Podius - April 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour
For the first and last time in history a world leader goes 100% bazonks! On this episode, hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan recap episode eight of I, Claudius, “Zeus, by Jove!” Newly dubbed Emperor Caligula has begun his peculiar reign while the Claud Squad loses another member. PLUS, we welc...

Episode 7 "Reign of Terror"

I, Podius - March 30, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour
Sejanus gets his comeuppance but not before getting on the bad side of his lover Livilla! On this episode, hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan recap episode seven of I, Claudius, “Reign of Terror.” An Emperor Tiberius -  empowered Sejanus seeks to continue his climb up the Roman social ladder w...

Episode 6 "Queen of Heaven"

I, Podius - March 23, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour
Sejanus gonna Sejanus on Episode 6 of I, Podius! On this episode, hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan recap episode six of I, Claudius, “Queen of Heaven.” A young adult Caligula, played by the talented late John Hurt brings Tiberius a gift of perverted scrolls and super producer Jordan Kauwling...

Episode 5 "Some Justice"

I, Podius - March 16, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour
We assemble the Claud Squad for Episode 5 of I, Podius! On this episode, hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan recap episode five of I, Claudius, “Some Justice.”  We meet problem child "Lil' Caligula," John and Elliott introduce the back-door pilot "Piso and Plancina,"  we learn the results of li...

Episode 4 "Poison is Queen"

I, Podius - March 09, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour
We celebrate the outstanding performance of Sir Brian Blessed in Episode 4 of I, Podius.  On this episode, hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan recap episode four of I, Claudius, “Poison is Queen.” We say goodbye to a few of our favorite characters and we’re introduced to the cunning and ambitio...

Episode Three: "What Shall We Do About Claudius?"

I, Podius - March 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour
We travel back to Ancient Rome on episode 3 of I, Podius. On this episode, hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan recap episode three of I, Claudius, "What Shall We Do About Claudius." We're introduced to a young adult Claudius played by the great Sir Derek Jacobi who is learning that pragmatism m...

Episode Two: "Waiting in the Wings"

I, Podius - February 24, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour
We trek deep into the weeds of history for episode two of I, Podius! On this episode, hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan recap episode two of I, Claudius, "Waiting in the Wings." We're introduced to a young Claudius who is up to his ears in prophecies as well as a young Herod Agrippa who's not...

Episode One: "A Touch of Murder"/"Family Affairs"

I, Podius - February 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour
You’ve watched them tweet about it for months and talk about it on their own respective Maximum Fun podcasts – now the wait is finally over! I, Podius, the twelve episode limited-run series hosted by John Hodgman of the Judge John Hodgman show and Elliott Kalan of The Flop House podcast is here...

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I, Podius - February 06, 2020 19:57 - 2 minutes
I, Podius is a twelve episode weekly series in which hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan recap the 1970s BBC miniseries I, Claudius, an adaptation of Robert Graves’ I, Claudius and Claudius the God. John's watched the show before. Elliott's watching for the first time. The miniseries features a...