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James Purefoy and Kevin McKidd interview

Raising Standards - May 25, 2024 04:47 - 48 minutes
In the final episode of Raising Standards we speak to James Purefoy (Mark Antony) and Kevin McKidd (Lucius Vorenus). Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO’s Rome, hosted by Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith of the Emperors of Rome podcast.

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2.10: De Patre Vostro (About Your Father)

Raising Standards - March 15, 2024 03:40 - 47 minutes
Antony and Cleopatra are the ultimate livers, Octavian Caesar has his triumph in Rome, and Vorenus and Pullo reunite for the final time. Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO’s Rome, hosted by Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith of the Emperors of Rome podcast.

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Bruno Heller interview

Raising Standards - January 11, 2024 10:53 - 28 minutes
In this interview we speak to Bruno Heller, the creator, main writer and show runner of HBO's Rome. Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO’s Rome, hosted by Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith of the Emperors of Rome podcast.

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Alice Henley interview

Raising Standards - September 09, 2023 00:24 - 19 minutes
In this interview we speak to Alice Henley who portrayed Livia, about stepping in to a well established cast in what was one her first roles on television. Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO’s Rome, hosted by Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith of the Emperors of Rome podcast.

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2.09: Deus Impeditio Esuritori Nullus

Raising Standards - July 12, 2023 12:34 - 44 minutes
Octavian and Antony get in a tussle over the grain supply, Atia and Octavia get the cold shoulder in a hot climate, and Vorenus plays ball, Pullo deals with the people, Posca is the MVP, and there are at least five slaps in the episode. Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO’s ...

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2.08: A Necessary Fiction (with Carl Franklin and Todd Ellis Kessler)

Raising Standards - May 08, 2023 15:52 - 1 hour
Octavian pushes back against promiscuity and the tenuous alliance with Mark Antony finally unravels, over both women and money. Both Vorenus and Pullo lose everything they hold dear, and the stage is finally set for a showdown in Alexandria. With special guests Carl Franklin (Director) and Todd...

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2.07: Death Mask

Raising Standards - March 10, 2023 02:43 - 46 minutes
Servilia takes out a final curse on Atia, Timon struggles between faith and family, and Pullo’s love life becomes significantly more complicated. Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO’s Rome, hosted by Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith of the Emperors of Rome podcast.

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2.06: Philippi

Raising Standards - January 23, 2023 12:55 - 54 minutes
The triumvirate is formed, Vorenus and Pullo get their hands very dirty, Cicero pays the ultimate price for his rhetoric, and Brutus and Cassius make the final stand of the Roman republic with an actual battle scene. Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO’s Rome, hosted by Rhi...

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Coral Amiga interview

Raising Standards - December 13, 2022 11:55 - 25 minutes
In this interview we speak to Coral Amiga, who portrayed Vorena the Elder, daughter of Vorenus. Across two seasons she gave viewers an excellent insight into the at times brutal life of a plebeian child in Rome. As you'd expect - spoiler warnings for the rest of season two. Enjoy! Raising Stan...

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2.05: Heroes of the Republic

Raising Standards - October 27, 2022 13:17 - 42 minutes
Octavian becomes both consul and a problem for the senate, Vorenus settles down to a life of familial bliss, and Antony grows one heck of a beard. Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO’s Rome, hosted by Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith of the Emperors of Rome podcast.

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2.04: Testudo et Lepus (with Todd Ellis Kessler)

Raising Standards - August 09, 2022 11:53 - 1 hour
Vorenus goes in search of his enslaved children, Timon has a change of heart and character, Octavian levels up, and Atia and Servilia escalate their feud. We are also joined by special guest Todd Ellis Kessler, writer of the episode. Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO’s Ro...

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2.03: These Being the Words of Marcus Tullius Cicero (with Alan Poul)

Raising Standards - June 21, 2022 03:14 - 59 minutes
Vorenus begins gang warfare in the Aventine, Servilia steps up her feud with Atia, Cicero makes a stand the only way he knows how, and Antony violates a household plant. We are also joined by special guest Alan Poul, director of the episode. Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of ...

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2.02: Son of Hades

Raising Standards - May 12, 2022 14:41 - 48 minutes
Antony becomes disgruntled with the tedious administrative duties of running an Empire. Cleopatra makes an unexpected appearance, pushing for the legitimacy of her son by Caesar, and Vorenus embarks upon his latest career path as a crime boss of the Aventine. Raising Standards, an occasional re...

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Lorcan Cranitch interview

Raising Standards - March 15, 2022 22:59 - 24 minutes
In this interview we speak to Lorcan Cranitch, who portrayed crime boss of the Aventine Erastes Fulmen. Lorcan has had a long acting career both on and off the screen, he had a long run on The Bill and more recently the BBC series Bloodlands, There’s a slight spoiler warning for season 2 epis...

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2.01: Passover

Raising Standards - February 12, 2022 06:17 - 52 minutes
Caesar is dead and gets cremated, Niobe is dead and gets cremated, and the political machinations of Rome continue... Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO’s Rome, hosted by Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith of the Emperors of Rome podcast.

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Season One Wrap-Up

Raising Standards - December 02, 2021 09:58 - 45 minutes
Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith take a fond look at the first season HBO's Rome.

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1.12: Kalends of February

Raising Standards - October 13, 2021 12:37 - 54 minutes
Lucius Vorenus and Niobe finally get some semblance of happiness before it is cruelly snatched away from them, Julius Caesar finally gets some semblance of happiness before it is cruelly snatched away from him, and Titus Pullo finally gets some semblance of happiness. Raising Standards, an occa...

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Ray Stevenson interview

Raising Standards - September 14, 2021 13:47 - 30 minutes
In this interview we speak to Legionary Pullo himself, Ray Stevenson. Ray’s performance as Pullo was the heart of Rome, and he bought a loveable roguish every-man quality to the role while at the same time isn’t someone that I’d want to mess with. In the years since Rome he’s become famous as ...

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1.11: The Spoils

Raising Standards - September 05, 2021 07:02 - 49 minutes
Lucius Vorenus begins his new job as a politician but is caught up in a disagreement between Caesar and his veterans. Titus Pullo continues his downward spiral, and Brutus begins to question his allegiance to Caesar. Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO’s Rome, hosted by Rhia...

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1.10: Triumph (with Adrian Hodges)

Raising Standards - August 21, 2021 15:54 - 1 hour
Caesar is proclaimed dictator by the senate and rewarded with a triumph for his successful conquest of Gaul. Brutus receives an insult from Caesar that drives him to side with Cassius. Pullo decides to retire to the countryside, Vorenus prepares for his new position in politics, and Servilia plo...

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1.09: Utica

Raising Standards - August 05, 2021 09:40 - 43 minutes
Caesar returns to Rome and plans his triumph. Servilia pushes forward her plans with Octavia, forcing Atia to retaliate. Cato and Scipio commit suicide bringing an end to the civil war, and Vorenus and Pullo attempt to settle back into society in the fat old bitch herself. And by that, we mean R...

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William J MacDonald interview

Raising Standards - July 29, 2021 13:04 - 34 minutes
William J MacDonald is one of the creators and executive producers of Rome, and in this wide ranging chat he talks about how the show came about, how the plot could have been very different, and what would have happened if the show hadn’t been cancelled. Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch...

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1.08: Caesarion

Raising Standards - July 15, 2021 11:05 - 43 minutes
Caesar pursues Pompey to Egypt only to find Alexandria embroiled in a dynastic dispute between the boy prince Ptolemy and his sister Cleopatra. He installs Cleopatra on the throne, resulting in a prolonged siege. Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO's Rome, hosted by Rhiannon...

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1.07: Pharsalus (with Ken Cranham)

Raising Standards - July 08, 2021 13:16 - 51 minutes
Vorenus and Pullo are shipwrecked on an island, Caesar and Pompey fight it off offscreen, and the beginning of a relationship between Servilia and Octavia. There is also a special interview with Ken Cranham, who played Pompey. Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO's Rome, hos...

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1.06: Egeria (with Alan Poul)

Raising Standards - November 03, 2020 14:04 - 1 hour
Mark Antony considers throwing in with Pompey before he packs his bags, follows Caesar and leaves Rome. Vorenus rekindles his romance with Niobe before he packs up his bag, raises his standard and leaves Rome. Octavian becomes a real man before he puts on his toga, packs up his bag and leaves Ro...

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1.05: The Ram Has Touched the Wall (with Parvez Qadir)

Raising Standards - September 15, 2020 15:28 - 46 minutes
Lucius Vorenus has a setback in his new career when all his slaves die of the flux. After a brief crisis of identity he re-enlists in the 13th legion. Octavian helps Titus Pullo investigate his suspicions. Attia engages in some light public vandalism. Servilia engages in some light public cursin...

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1.04: Stealing From Saturn (with Julian Farino)

Raising Standards - August 12, 2020 03:52 - 55 minutes
Caesar receives a dictator's welcome as he enters Roman society and seeks approval of the auspices. Vorenus has a party and an offering as he enters civilian life. Pullo throws his newfound wealth around. We are also joined by special guest Julian Farino, director of this episode of Rome. Rais...

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Lee Boardman interview

Raising Standards - July 21, 2020 12:07 - 31 minutes
Lee Boardman played the Timon across two seasons of Rome, a character who grew in more prominence and bought some much needed diversity to the ethnic melting pot of the Roman Empire. Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO's Rome, hosted by Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith of the E...

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1.03: An Owl in a Thornbush

Raising Standards - July 03, 2020 07:07 - 56 minutes
Vorenus and Pullo deliver Caesar's demands to the senate, Attia makes the most of Caesar's impending arrival, and Pompey makes a strategic departure from Rome! Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO's Rome, hosted by Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith of the Emperors of Rome podcast.

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1.02: How Titus Pullo Brought Down the Republic

Raising Standards - May 23, 2020 04:28 - 1 hour
Caesar crosses the Rubicon, Mark Antony becomes the Tribune of the Plebs, and Pullo, somehow, gets the blame for bringing down the Roman republic! Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO's Rome, hosted by Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith of the Emperors of Rome podcast.

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