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The Anthemist
by Josh Hugel, Robert Winship
A slightly irreverent deep-dive into the stories and histories behind national anthems and the songs that define nations.
Episodes
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The Anthemist Ep.10 - Nigeria
In episode 10 of The Anthemist, Josh and Robert briefly cover the last 400-ish years of Nigerian history and three different anthems, including the Biafran National Anthem. Email [email protected] with your questions, comments, or strongly worded letters. Intro/Outro Music: "The Radetzky...
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The Anthemist Ep.9 - Singapore
In this episode of The Anthemist, Josh and Robert tackle the history and anthem of Singapore, the only country we've covered that was given independence involuntarily. Email [email protected] with your questions, comments, or strongly worded letters. Intro/Outro Music: "The Radetzky March"
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The Anthemist Ep.8 - Guatemala
The Anthemist tackles Central America for the first time where Robert and Josh explore the Mayan, Spanish, and Mexican histories that converge in modern Guatemala as well as the origin of the phrase "banana republic." Email [email protected] with your questions, comments, or strongly...
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The Anthemist Ep.7 - Iceland
Episode 7 sends the Anthemist to Iceland. Email [email protected] with your questions, comments, or strongly worded letters. Intro/Outro Music: "The Radetzky March"
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The Anthemist Ep.6 - Belarus
As protests in Belarus are currently on the rise, the Anthemist looks back at the history of a people-group without a proper nation until the 20th Century where the shadow of the Soviet Union gave way to a status of "Europe's last dictatorship". The country's national anthems tell a story of...
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The Anthemist Ep.5 - Algeria
Episode 5 covers the country of Algeria and its history of French colonial rule that informs its short, bloodthirsty national anthem "Qassaman". Email [email protected] with your questions, comments, or strongly worded letters. Intro/Outro Music: "The Radetzky March"
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The Anthemist Ep.4 - Brazil
For Episode 3, the Anthemist discusses Brazil and its national anthems, one of which was written by the emperor and former child king, Pedro II. Brazil's current anthem planted the seed of this podcast and so we sail to South America for the story of the country's independence. Email...
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The Anthemist Ep.3 - Japan
In episode three, Josh and Robert look at one of the oldest works to become a national anthem. "Kimigayo" is Japan's only official national anthem, but it underwent a few changes over time and now presents a unique snapshot of Japan's history of imperial rule and 20th-century cultural shifts.…
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The Anthemist Ep.2 - Spain
Episode 2 continues in Europe with several hundred years of Spanish history and a look at the theme of recurring anthems. Viva España! Email [email protected] with your questions, comments, or strongly worded letters.
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The Anthemist Ep.1 - The Netherlands
An oldie but a goodie..."Wilhemus" marks the first national anthem to get the Anthemist treatment as its arrangement is the earliest work from which an anthem was derived. Come for a tale of William the Silent, stay for a selection from an ex-anthem ("Wien Neêrlandsch Bloed" R.I.P.) Intro/Outro...
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The Anthemist Ep.0 - Introduction
Intro/Outro Music: "The Radetzky March" Email [email protected] with your questions, comments or strongly worded letters.
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How many episodes does The Anthemist have?
The Anthemist currently has 11 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Anthemist about?
A slightly irreverent deep-dive into the stories and histories behind national anthems and the songs that define nations.
How often does The Anthemist release new episodes?
The Anthemist has 11 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts The Anthemist?
The Anthemist is created and hosted by Josh Hugel, Robert Winship.
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