Iconoblast Podcast

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Episode 22 | The Jack Mandaville Civil War Special! Apr 19, 2021

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Matt Cooper and Joel Benner are joined by Jack Mandaville to discuss the Civil War and a bizarre story about the connection between Abraham Lincoln and the man that shot him.

Episode 21 | Julius Caesar Pt. 8 | Caesar Parties in Gaul Apr 12, 2021

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Matt Cooper and Joel Benner continue their deep-dive into the bowels of Julius Caesar's life. In this episode Caesar makes his first foray into Gaul to confront the Helvetii. This marks the beginning of his 9-year campaign in Gaul, which some claim was genocide.

Episode 20 | Julius Caesar Pt. 7 | No Triumph For Caesar Apr 12, 2021

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Matt Cooper and Joel Benner continue their exploration of the life of Julius Caesar. In this episode, they go into more detail about Caesar's first term as consul, and the sacrifice he had to make to achieve office. What is the pomerium, and why was it so important to Roman culture at the time? Tune in to find out!

Episode 19 | Special Ultra Bonus Episode | Prince Phillip And The Cargo Cults Apr 11, 2021

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Matt Cooper and Joel Benner pay their respects to the late Prince Philip. They discuss the age difference between Elizabeth and Philip, magical gifts falling from the sky, and why you should never turn your back on some South American tribes. Prince Philip gonna give it to ya!

Episode 18 | Julius Caesar Pt. 6 | The first Harvey Weinstein Apr 05, 2021

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Matt Cooer and Joel Benner conclude their discussion of the early life of Julius Caesar. Did you know Marcus Crassus started the first fire department? Well, he did, and it was terrible.

Episode 17 | Julius CaesarPt. 5 | Caesar gets his booty plundered Mar 29, 2021

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Matt Cooper and Joel Benner continue the story of Julius Caesar. In this episode, a young Julius Caesar gets captured by Cilician pirates. Did Caesar get his booty plundered? Tune in to find out.

Episode16 | John Lennon Pt. 2 | Featuring Jessie Wiseman Mar 22, 2021

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Matt Cooper and Joel Benner are joined once again by the beautiful and talented Jessie Wiseman. In this episode, Jessie professes her love for Willow (but not Warwick Davis), Coop defends Starship Troopers from all the haters, and everyone agrees John Lennon is a terrible person.

Episode 15 | John Lennon Pt. 1 | Featuring Jessie Wiseman Mar 15, 2021

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Matt Cooper and Joel Benner are joined by special guest, the Queen of Podcasts: Jessie Wiseman. Come for stories of John Lennon being a terrible boyfriend, stay for a deep discussion about unique ways of making love.

Episode 14 | Julius Caesar Pt. 4 | Legionnaires and Interspecies Sex Mar 15, 2021

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Matt Cooper and Joel Benner wrap up the Marian Reforms. Coop tells a riveting story about his time in the U.S. Army. Coop and Joel get into a heated debate about who they believe was the hottest Maid Marion.

Iconoblast Podcast Trailer Mar 09, 2021

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Matt Cooper and Joel Benner take a look behind the public facades of famous icons to show why you can never take anything at face value.