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Raising Standards

Raising Standards

Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith

A rewatch podcast for HBO's Rome with Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Raising Standards episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Raising Standards for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Raising Standards episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Raising Standards - Ian McNeice interview

Ian McNeice interview

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05/08/20 • 19 min

Ian McNeice played the Newsreader in Rome, a character who bought both a flourish and much needed exposition to the Roman forum!
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Raising Standards - Lee Boardman interview

Lee Boardman interview

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07/21/20 • 31 min

Lee Boardman played the Timon across two seasons of Rome, a character who grew in more prominence and bought some much needed diversity to the ethnic melting pot of the Roman Empire.

Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO's Rome, hosted by Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith of the Emperors of Rome podcast.

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Raising Standards - 2.07: Death Mask

2.07: Death Mask

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03/10/23 • 46 min

Servilia takes out a final curse on Atia, Timon struggles between faith and family, and Pullo’s love life becomes significantly more complicated.

Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO’s Rome, hosted by Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith of the Emperors of Rome podcast.

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Raising Standards - 2.06: Philippi

2.06: Philippi

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01/23/23 • 54 min

The triumvirate is formed, Vorenus and Pullo get their hands very dirty, Cicero pays the ultimate price for his rhetoric, and Brutus and Cassius make the final stand of the Roman republic with an actual battle scene.

Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO’s Rome, hosted by Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith of the Emperors of Rome podcast.

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Raising Standards - 2.05: Heroes of the Republic
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10/27/22 • 42 min

Octavian becomes both consul and a problem for the senate, Vorenus settles down to a life of familial bliss, and Antony grows one heck of a beard.

Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO’s Rome, hosted by Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith of the Emperors of Rome podcast.

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Raising Standards - 2.04: Testudo et Lepus (with Todd Ellis Kessler)
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08/09/22 • 73 min

Vorenus goes in search of his enslaved children, Timon has a change of heart and character, Octavian levels up, and Atia and Servilia escalate their feud.

We are also joined by special guest Todd Ellis Kessler, writer of the episode.

Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO’s Rome, hosted by Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith of the Emperors of Rome podcast.

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Raising Standards - Coral Amiga interview

Coral Amiga interview

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12/13/22 • 25 min

In this interview we speak to Coral Amiga, who portrayed Vorena the Elder, daughter of Vorenus. Across two seasons she gave viewers an excellent insight into the at times brutal life of a plebeian child in Rome.

As you'd expect - spoiler warnings for the rest of season two. Enjoy!

Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO’s Rome, hosted by Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith of the Emperors of Rome podcast.

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Raising Standards - Season One Wrap-Up

Season One Wrap-Up

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12/02/21 • 45 min

Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith take a fond look at the first season HBO's Rome.
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Raising Standards - 1.12: Kalends of February

1.12: Kalends of February

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10/13/21 • 54 min

Lucius Vorenus and Niobe finally get some semblance of happiness before it is cruelly snatched away from them, Julius Caesar finally gets some semblance of happiness before it is cruelly snatched away from him, and Titus Pullo finally gets some semblance of happiness.

Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO’s Rome, hosted by Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith of the Emperors of Rome podcast.

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Raising Standards - 2.10: De Patre Vostro (About Your Father)
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03/15/24 • 47 min

Antony and Cleopatra are the ultimate livers, Octavian Caesar has his triumph in Rome, and Vorenus and Pullo reunite for the final time.

Raising Standards, an occasional rewatch podcast of HBO’s Rome, hosted by Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith of the Emperors of Rome podcast.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Raising Standards have?

Raising Standards currently has 32 episodes available.

What topics does Raising Standards cover?

The podcast is about History, Podcasts, Hbo, Tv Reviews, Ancient History and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Raising Standards?

The episode title 'Lee Boardman interview' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Raising Standards?

The average episode length on Raising Standards is 48 minutes.

How often are episodes of Raising Standards released?

Episodes of Raising Standards are typically released every 41 days, 2 hours.

When was the first episode of Raising Standards?

The first episode of Raising Standards was released on May 8, 2020.

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