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The Anthemist

The Anthemist

Josh Hugel, Robert Winship

A slightly irreverent deep-dive into the stories and histories behind national anthems and the songs that define nations.
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The Anthemist - The Anthemist Ep.10 - Nigeria
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10/08/20 • 45 min

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.

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Intro/Outro Music: "The Radetzky March"

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The Anthemist - The Anthemist Ep.9 - Singapore
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09/24/20 • 30 min

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.

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The Anthemist - The Anthemist Ep.8 - Guatemala
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09/14/20 • 46 min

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."

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The Anthemist - The Anthemist Ep.7 - Iceland
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08/27/20 • 29 min

Episode 7 sends the Anthemist to Iceland.

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The Anthemist - The Anthemist Ep.6 - Belarus
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08/14/20 • 40 min

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.

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The Anthemist - The Anthemist Ep.5 - Algeria
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07/31/20 • 36 min

Episode 5 covers the country of Algeria and its history of French colonial rule that informs its short, bloodthirsty national anthem "Qassaman".

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The Anthemist - The Anthemist Ep.4 - Brazil
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07/16/20 • 34 min

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.

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The Anthemist - The Anthemist Ep.3 - Japan
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07/09/20 • 33 min

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.

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The Anthemist - The Anthemist Ep.2 - Spain
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07/01/20 • 46 min

Episode 2 continues in Europe with several hundred years of Spanish history and a look at the theme of recurring anthems. Viva España!

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The Anthemist - The Anthemist Ep.1 - The Netherlands
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06/24/20 • 33 min

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.)

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Anthemist have?

The Anthemist currently has 11 episodes available.

What topics does The Anthemist cover?

The podcast is about Learning, History, Music, Audiophile, Music History and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Anthemist?

The episode title 'The Anthemist Ep.10 - Nigeria' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Anthemist?

The average episode length on The Anthemist is 37 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Anthemist released?

Episodes of The Anthemist are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of The Anthemist?

The first episode of The Anthemist was released on Jun 10, 2020.

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