The Anthemist

Josh Hugel, Robert Winship
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A slightly irreverent deep-dive into the stories and histories behind national anthems and the songs that define nations.

Episodes

  1. 10/08/2020

    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 anthemistpodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or strongly worded letters. Intro/Outro Music: "The Radetzky March"

    46 min

  2. 09/24/2020

    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 anthemistpodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or strongly worded letters. Intro/Outro Music: "The Radetzky March"

    31 min

  3. 09/14/2020

    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 anthemistpodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or strongly worded letters. Intro/Outro Music: "The Radetzky March"

    47 min

  4. 08/27/2020

    The Anthemist Ep.7 - Iceland

    Episode 7 sends the Anthemist to Iceland. Email anthemistpodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or strongly worded letters. Intro/Outro Music: "The Radetzky March"

    29 min

  5. 08/14/2020

    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 triumph and assimilation for Belarus. Email anthemistpodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or strongly worded letters. Intro/Outro Music: "The Radetzky March"

    40 min

  6. 07/31/2020

    The Anthemist Ep.5 - Algeria

    Episode 5 covers the country of Algeria and its modern history of French colonial rule which informs its short, bloodthirsty national anthem "Qassaman". Email anthemistpodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or strongly worded letters. Intro/Outro Music: "The Radetzky March"

    36 min

  7. 07/16/2020

    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 anthemistpodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or strongly worded letters. Intro/Outro Music: "The Radetzky March"

    35 min

  8. 07/09/2020

    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. Email anthemistpodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or strongly worded letters. Intro/Outro Music: "The Radetzky March"

    34 min

  9. 07/01/2020

    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 anthemistpodcast@gmail.com with your questions, comments, or strongly worded letters. Intro/Outro Music: "The Radetzky March"

    47 min

  10. 06/24/2020

    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.)

    34 min

  11. 06/10/2020

    The Anthemist Ep.0 - Introduction

    Welcome to the first (or zero-th) episode of The Anthemist Podcast, a slightly irreverent podcast about national anthems. Josh and Robert (the hosts) discuss the reason for starting the show, their musical and military backgrounds, and set up the format going forward.

    31 min
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    A slightly irreverent deep-dive into the stories and histories behind national anthems and the songs that define nations.

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      Josh Hugel, Robert Winship
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    • Episodes
      11
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      Explicit
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      © 2020 The Anthemist
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