So we come to the end - and that means one thing! The Pirate Rounds! Let's see who the best pirate of them all is! In this short episode we draw the names. totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/the-pirate...

We finish out Patreon series on the Beatles! thank you so much to those that suported us that made this happen. The good news is that we will be making this available wider soon! www.patreon.com/posts/atr-1-...

We come to our last pirate! William Fly is often considered the last pirate of the Golden Age. But why Fly? did he do something amazing? Or was he a damp squib. Find out! totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/30-william...

This is awesome, thanks!

For our wonderful Patreons - we come to the end of ranking all the Beatles albums! This week - Abby Road. How does it compare to all the others? www.patreon.com/posts/atr-1-...

Ep 12b is out for our Patreons! Let it Be Naked. An unusual one - We now rate the same album again, but a version released decades later after it has been remixed by Paul and Ringo to be closer to what they actually wanted. Is it any better? Find out! www.patreon.com/posts/atr-1-...

Ned Low is out! We come to one of the most vicious of all pirates in the golden age. But was this a myth? Was he really that bad? And did he just want to be a lumberjack? totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/28-ned-low/

For out wonderful Patreons, episode 12 of us ranking all the Beatles albums. This week, Let it Be! www.patreon.com/posts/atr-1-...

The world may be awful. But on the bright side- first old fashioned in the garden of the year! Oh- and ep27 John Philips is out! pca.st/episode/725a...

Announcement: Sorry to say, due to an illness on my behalf and an unexpected life thing on Jamie’s behalf, we will not have John Philip’s episode out tomorrow. Notes are all written. Teaser- look at episode 13 in the presidents series. Should be out next week instead. Sorry!

New series, new notebook (though only one of them will be featured in the series). I’m in full research mode for Series 4 reviewing all the nearly monarchs of England & the UK. Planning a new “first” episode on Offa this month then recording first episodes of series 4 in March!

Words to heed. Delivered by a master.

So glad Moses is back. Fully understand why he needed time. But the world is just a bit better with his humour.

Here is the live speech we gave at last year's Intelligent Speech Conference. We are keynote speakers this year - It's on the 28th of Feb, and if you go to intelligentspeechonline.com you can get your tickets. Use the code Rankium to get a discount! totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/235-specia...

I’m finding that Josh Johnson is the best comedic voice coming out of the IS right now. Funny, thoughtful and articulate.

[email protected] is a comedy superstar. His astonishing ability to write a new show every week, if not everyday, makes him unparalleled right now. Super funny, but so wise and soulful too. This is his recent London show, and it’s so good — watch here youtu.be/VukAjVNhJlY?...

I have sometimes been mocked for my obsessive love of Bruce. But this is why we think he is great: youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w?...

Black Bart Part 2 is out! We cover the rest of the story of Black Bart. The 3rd pirate to get the nickname of "black" in the series. but does he live up to it? totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/232-black-...

Guess what! We are speaking at Intelligent Speech Online! This year’s theme is Companions and Rivals. Taking place on Feb 28th - ticket includes live attendance & also access to recordings of all the sessions after the event intelligentspeechonline.com Use the Code RANKIUM for discount!

For our wonderful Patreons- Beatles Yellow Submarine is out for Albums Totalus Rankium! www.patreon.com/posts/atr-1-...

If UK news shows are going to give Nigel Farage a platform to spout this absolute boll**** about Brexit & the vaccine rollout (unchallenged) I’ll happily come back every week to correct it. We cannot allow him & others to rewrite history. youtu.be/vL7_mwSNMvc?...

And special thanks to Rob and John from @primetimepod.bsky.social and Rob from @totalusrankium.bsky.social for lending your voices to our opening skit. We really appreciate your help making our "new years" special opening extra special. bit.ly/4jpoEHP

@totalusrankium.bsky.social @emmasouthon.bsky.social found Detective Nerva in Gloucester (naturally). He'd habe loved being outside Greggs. I've found Claudius in London, Constantine in York. Are there any I've missed?

This SNL sketch is absolutely amazing, but it is incredibly violent (you have been warned!) youtu.be/ug44G2FdWyU?...

Don't forget that we are speaking at Intelligent Speech 2026! You can get your tickets now at an early bird discount at intelligentspeechonline.com and if you use code POPE at checkout, you can get even more savings!

youtube.com/watch?v=rsk1... The Daily Show has got so so much better in the last year or so. Nothing against Trevor Noah- he was great. But I love the new format of them being a collective.

William Pitt the Elder is one of the most amazing "what ifs" in British history. Without the gout, would he have been as focused a leader? But with it, his brilliant career ended not with a bang but a whimper. (And a thud.) #ukhistory Our Pitt trilogy is finally complete! bit.ly/48pacf4

you know how i know im a 44yo dad? how much i laughed at this shit

I'm working on a full genealogy for Viga-Glum on Family Echo. The site has really improved its options for tracking relationships. Here's the genealogy for the first episode plus a little extra: www.familyecho.com?c=hsmkpnedwi... #sagthing #vigaglum #sagas #iceland #sagasoficelanders #genealogy

This is now at 93,000. At 100k it'll get a debate in Parliament. I suspect most ppl in here want to see them out of politics and out of the UK. That includes Farage and Reform Ltd. An enquiry just for their finances. Please sign and share if you agree. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...

Just bringing this to the attention of @totalusrankium.bsky.social listeners. #rexypod

Oh my god- this is amazing! I had no idea!

🚨BOOM! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 70,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000 this week. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...

Yes

Ffs. Really!? Elon would most certainly be an emperor of his time: if things were good- it would tick along (Hadrian). If things were bad he would have been eaten alive. (Too many to name). He has the arrogance that so many ‘also ran’ emperors had. He is not a genius- no one that bigoted can be.

Every now and then I think of the moments that could be a time-travelers flash point. Just imagine going back to 2018 and showing someone this.

After a brief detour into Italian history, we are back with Pitt Part Two. Marvel as we debate which animals Pitt and Fox should be in a Disney animated adaptation! And he saves Britain. bit.ly/43V27w3

It begins I'm probably already to late for it to match up with the @totalusrankium.bsky.social roman emperor series, but by jave I will try! I will try to post a little about every episode, but that might be to ambitious since I also try to have a life and let's face it, not all episodes are bangers

This is clever. I like it.

This week we look into the life of an Irish pirate called England! We have come across him a couple of times already, but lets see what his story is all about. totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/32-edward-...

This was the best day.

This is very true

We go to the friend of Ann this week. What, if anything, makes her stand out from her partner in crime? Does she have a new and equally probably made up back story? Find out! totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/20-mary-re...

Roman soldiers were paid through private funds.

It’s genuinely surprising, but actually quite nice to discover the Greene is a True Believer of MAGA. I vehemently disagree with her politics and her manner - but I have to praise people sticking to their political beliefs. Because 95% of the GOP will do whatever to stay in power and get rich.

We're delighted to say that we will again take part in the next online Intelligent Speech Conference on 28th February 2026! It’s where history podcasters and others join to present and discuss all things history. The theme of the 2026 conference is Companions and Rivals!

Huzzah! We ride in February!

We are extremely pleased to announce INTELLIGENT SPEECH ONLINE 2026! Join us on February 28th, 2026, for History's greatest Companions and Rivals! Tickets are on sale now: intelligentspeechonline.com Your ticket covers live attendance, as well as all sessions recorded to watch at your leisure.

Ann Bonny is out! We get to one of the most interesting pirates of the age - Ann Bonny. The pirate world was not kind to women, so how did Ann navigate the tumultuous waters of being a pirate and a woman? Find out!  totalusrankiump.podbean.com/e/19-ann-bon...