Long Story Short
Kris & Leah Bartol
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005 - Fascism's Dirty Hiccup, Part One
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08/18/20 • 97 min
The fifth of a sixteen-part series about twentieth-century Romania, this episode explores the driving tension between co-rulers Ion Antonescu and Horia Sima, the intervention of one Adolf Hitler, and a divided nation's steep careen into genocide.
Series: Ceaușescu's Downfall (5/16)
016 - The Afterbirth of a Revolution, Part Two
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03/26/23 • 137 min
The finale of a sixteen-part series about twentieth-century Romania, this episode explores the debauched presidency of Romania's final autocrat, the Trump-analogous Traian Băsescu, the restoration of confidence and economy alike under the administration of former schoolteacher Klaus Johannis, and the present issues facing the country, most notably being a border crisis, a NATO bid, and the looming threat of Russian invasion.
Series: Ceaușescu's Downfall (16/16)
Music: "Tú Serás Mi Baby" by Les Surfs; main theme from The Conversation (1974); "Intermission" by Blur; "Louie Louie" by The Kingsmen; Laura Palmer's theme from Twin Peaks (1990); "Break" by Beenzino; "Sonido Amazonico" by Los Mirlos; "Don't You Just Know It" by Huey 'Piano' Smith; "A Little Chaos" by Peter Gregson; "Then He Kissed Me" by The Crystals, best known as the aural accompaniment to the Copacabana long-take in Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas (1990).
Outro: "Beyond the Sea" by Bobby Darin.
Referenced: news about Hungary's present-day autocracy (AP); news about Moldova's change in legal language (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6); HyperNormalisation, a fascinating 2016 BBC documentary by Adam Curtis (YouTube/Vimeo); Seth Meyers roasting Donald Trump at the 2011 White House Correspondents' Dinner (1, 2, 3); that time Băsescu and his cronies embezzled $1.1b of EU funds meant for a Danube Delta project (1, 2); Andrew Tate arrested in Romania (reddit); Romania barred from the Schengen free-travel zone (1, 2, 3).
Corrections: None, for now. (However, do note that Elena Băsescu hasn't done anything since the EU.)
Kris's best-reviewed book: A Wintry Scene in Chequamegon (available in hardcover, paperback, and e-book forms)
006 - Fascism's Dirty Hiccup, Part Two
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10/09/20 • 97 min
The sixth of a sixteen-part series about twentieth-century Romania, this episode explores the blunders and horrors of the Odessa Campaign, the life of Soviet sniper Lyudmila Pavlichenko, and the last days of dictator Ion Antonescu.
Series: Ceaușescu's Downfall (6/16)
Recommended: from The Washington Post, If Trump had been in charge during World War II, this column would be in German, by Max Boot.
Music credits: "The Black Waltz," Scott Buckley; a repetitive version of "All Star" by Smash Mouth.
004 - Carol at the Dawn of War, Part Two
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07/15/20 • 78 min
The fourth of a sixteen-part series about twentieth-century Romania, this episode explores the outbreak of World War II, Romania's unintentional alignment with the Axis Powers, and King Carol Two's usurpation by the antisemite General Ion Antonescu.
Series: Ceaușescu's Downfall (4/16)
Recommended: from the New Yorker, Francis Fukuyama Postpones the End of History, and, for more on the poet Benjamin Fondane, see this 'Tears in the Fence' article. For all else, see OpenArticle.xyz.
003 - Carol at the Dawn of War, Part One
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07/15/20 • 68 min
The third of a sixteen-part series about twentieth-century Romania, this episode explores the noble perseverance of Prime Minister Armand Călinescu, the looming presence of Adolf Hitler over Romania's oil, and the Soviet-soiled lifeline extended by Turkey.
Series: Ceaușescu's Downfall (3/16)
Recommended: for those who like to read, OpenArticle.xyz.
002 - The Kings Of Romania, Part Two
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07/15/20 • 72 min
The second of a sixteen-part series about twentieth-century Romania, this episode explores Corny Codreanu's violent climb toward legitimizing his fascist faction (a period rich with assassinations), the interloping of Octavian "Goldfish" Goga's National Christian Party, and King Carol Two's desperate feint to conserve and consolidate power.
Series: Ceaușescu's Downfall (2/16)
Recommended: an article by Tobias Jones about fascism's resurgence in Italy, via the Guardian, and OpenArticle.xyz for those who like to read.
001 - The Kings Of Romania, Part One
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07/15/20 • 82 min
The first of a sixteen-part series about twentieth-century Romania, this episode explores the origins of Unified Romania, the early reign of the vain and blundering King Carol Two, and the rise of the ultranationalist Legionnaires, a faction of death-fetishists led by a charismatic so-called-prophet Corneliu "Corny" Codreanu.
Series: Ceaușescu's Downfall (1/16)
Recommended: for those who like to read, OpenArticle.xyz.
007 - Now THAT's What I Call Communism, Part One
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02/18/21 • 108 min
The seventh of a sixteen-part series about twentieth-century Romania, this episode explores the dawn of Soviet leadership under the blockhead brute Petru Groza, the dethronement of King Michael, the gruesome Pitești Experiments, and the origins of Jack Lemmon-lookalike Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej and his dog-brained protégé, Nicolae Ceaușescu.
Series: Ceaușescu's Downfall (7/16)
008 - Now THAT's What I Call Communism, Part Two
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03/30/21 • 87 min
The eighth of a sixteen-part series about twentieth-century Romania, this episode explores the character arc of the O.G. "Iron Lady," Ana Pauker, the isolationist endeavors of the despot Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej, and the last-minute compromise that put Nicolae Ceaușescu in control of Soviet Romania.
Series: Ceaușescu's Downfall (8/16)
Recommended: from Messy Nessy, What History Didn’t Tell Us about the Nazi “Super Baby” Breeding Program (2017).
11/08/21 • 156 min
The tenth of a sixteen-part series about twentieth-century Romania, this episode explores the rise of "honorary scientist" Elena Ceaușescu, the lives of those rascally Ceaușescu Kids, Nicolae's first efforts as "Conducător 2.0", and a flashback to Trajan's Bridge, as well as the etymologies of Romania and the Romani.
Series: Ceaușescu's Downfall (10/16)
Outro: "The Power of Music (Old Spice)" by melodysheep (YouTube, Bandcamp)
Further reading on nomadic magic-peoples: "Jedis, Pastafarians and Zuists: How should Christians respond to the rise of DIY religion?" by the desperate reverend Mark Woods
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FAQ
How many episodes does Long Story Short have?
Long Story Short currently has 18 episodes available.
What topics does Long Story Short cover?
The podcast is about Pop Culture, True Crime, History, Research, Comedy, Podcasts, Nonfiction, Dark Comedy, Nerdy and Alternative.
What is the most popular episode on Long Story Short?
The episode title '006 - Fascism's Dirty Hiccup, Part Two' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Long Story Short?
The average episode length on Long Story Short is 123 minutes.
How often are episodes of Long Story Short released?
Episodes of Long Story Short are typically released every 51 days, 15 hours.
When was the first episode of Long Story Short?
The first episode of Long Story Short was released on Jul 15, 2020.
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