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A bi-weekly show exploring the greatest, worst, and craziest rulers throughout human history. How did a man trick his way into becoming a Russian Czar? Did Caligula actually wage war against the ocean? Was Alexander really that Great? Get your answers and learn about some lesser known rulers who you might learn to love or love to hate.
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This week on the "series finale" of Royally Screwed, we’re doing a twist on the "Were They Great?" formula to talk about the biggest "Great" of them all: Alexander III of Macedonia. As a figure who is known throughout the entire world, it's obvious that he had to have done a thing or two that made him great, but what exactly did Alexander accomplish?Subscribe for more episodes as they come.Twitter: @Denim_CreekInstagram: denimcreekproMusic:Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Action rock_full” - Radio_Parma, “Epic Cinematic Inspiration Piano” - Protraxx, “Upbeat Stomp Rock” - Alexey Anisimov, “Forest Walk” - Alexander NakaradaCopyright 2025, Denim Creek Productions
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about [Short episode Topic Description].Subscribe for more episodes as they come.Twitter: @Denim_CreekInstagram: denimcreekproMusic:Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Mysterious Package” - Kikoru, “Action rock_full” - Radio_Parma, “Time For Cadillac” - Cooloop, “The Crossroads” - Lindsey Abraham, “Neroli” - Ennio Máno, “Upbeat Stomp Rock” - Alexey Anisimov, “Epic Cinematic Inspiration Piano” - ProtraxxCopyright 2025, Denim Creek Productions
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about [Short episode Topic Description].Subscribe for more episodes as they come.Twitter: @Denim_CreekInstagram: denimcreekproMusic:Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Upbeat Stomp Rock” - Alexey Anisimov, “Beginner’s Luck” - White Bones, “Dayfreak” - White Bones, “Action rock_full” - Radio_ParmaCopyright 2025, Denim Creek Productions
We're going to take a break from history to look at interesting rulers from fiction. This year, we're talking about the US President George Sears (aka Solidus), the main antagonist of the video game Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. What does being the clone of the greatest soldier in US history mean for the upbringing of a child? What plans did the Illuminati-style organization behind his birth have for him? And, what lengths will he go to when he finally decides he wants to be free of their iron grip?Subscribe for more episodes as they come.Twitter: @Denim_CreekInstagram: denimcreekproMusic:Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Mysterious Package” - Kikoru, “The Last Bar in Chicago” - Nicky Dowling, “Mystery Garden” - Brendon Moeller, “Smooth Passenger” - White BonesCopyright 2025, Denim Creek Productions
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about Boudica, the queen of the Iceni tribe in Celtic Britain. As Rome comes barreling across the island in its attempts to solidify its conquest, it ended up making plenty of enemies. But no enemy was able to shake the empire to its core like her. So, who was Boudica, and how did she come to make it so that even Emperor Nero had second thoughts about a British invasion?Subscribe for more episodes as they come.Twitter: @Denim_CreekInstagram: denimcreekproMusic:Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Smooth Passenger” - White Bones, "“Dayfreak” - White Bones, “Action rock_full” - Radio_Parma, “In Next Life” - UneasyCopyright 2025, Denim Creek Productions
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about the Pyramids of Giza (and just those in Egypt in general) and the pharaohs who built them. We'll also be taking a look into how pyramid building began and what these massive structure represent-- while also dispelling a couple myths about how they were built.Subscribe for more episodes as they come.Twitter: @Denim_CreekInstagram: denimcreekproMusic:Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Zone Out” - Daniel Fridell, “The Crossroads” - Lindsey Abraham, “Neroli” - Ennio Máno, “Mystery Garden” - Brendon MoellerCopyright 2025, Denim Creek Productions
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about the legends surrounding the supposed Danish king Ragnar Lodbrok. Though he was a hero to the vikings who invaded the British Isles and France, what do we actually know about him? Is there more to the man than just what the sagas say? And if not, then who exactly were those stories based upon?Subscribe for more episodes as they come.Twitter: @Denim_CreekInstagram: denimcreekproMusic:Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Forest Walk” - Alexander Nakarada, “Epic Cinematic Inspiration Piano” - Protraxx, “Action rock_full” - Radio_ParmaCopyright 2025, Denim Creek Productions
This week on Royally Screwed, it's another episode of "Were They Great": a look at rulers who gained the title "The Great" and deciding whether or not they really deserved it. This time: Cyrus II of the Achaemenid Persians.Subscribe for more episodes as they come.Twitter: @Denim_CreekInstagram: denimcreekproMusic:Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Dayfreak” - White Bones, “Epic Cinematic Inspiration Piano” - Protraxx, “The Crossroads” - Lindsey Abraham, “Upbeat Stomp Rock” - Alexey AnisimovCopyright 2025, Denim Creek Productions
This week on Royally Screwed, it's another episode of "Were They Great": a look at rulers who gained the title "The Great" and deciding whether or not they really deserved it. This time: Constantine I of Rome.Subscribe for more episodes as they come.Twitter: @Denim_CreekInstagram: denimcreekproMusic:Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Action rock_full” - Radio_Parma, “Glitz at the Ritz” - Jules Gaia, “Epic Cinematic Inspiration Piano” - ProtraxxCopyright 2025, Denim Creek Productions
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi. Lakshmibai was a queen in India during the Rebellion of 1857, which saw the Indian population rise up against the power of the British East India Company. Though this would be far from the end of British rule in India, tune in to find out how one woman goes from a queen living a relatively privileged and peaceful life to a symbol of rebellion within a very short span of time.Subscribe for more episodes as they come.Twitter: @Denim_CreekInstagram: denimcreekproMusic:Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Vapour” - Osoku, “Archipelago Exploration” - Christian Andersen, “Reconcile” - Peter Sandberg, “Dayfreak” - White Bones, “Zone Out” - Daniel Fridell, “In Next Life” - UneasyCopyright 2025, Denim Creek Productions
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about the Shinsengumi, a samurai protection force for the shoguns in the final years of Shogunate Japan. Specifically, we'll be looking at the leadership of three men: Serizawa Kamo, Kondo Isami, and Hijikata Toshizo. Though the group only existed for six years, we'll learn all about how these three men rose to the occasion during a time in which their very existence was being threatened to be made obsolete.Subscribe for more episodes as they come.Twitter: @Denim_CreekInstagram: denimcreekproMusic:Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Waiting For Dessert” - Step Two!, “Smooth Passenger” - White Bones, “Beginner’s Luck” - White Bones, “Neroli” - Ennio Máno, “Mysterious Package” - Kikoru, “Zone Out” - Daniel FridellCopyright 2025, Denim Creek Productions
On this in-between season break special episode of Royally Screwed, we're going to talk about the man behind the Christmas Carol "Good King Wenceslas". Who was Wenceslas? Was he even a king? And how did he become enshrined into the season of Christmas? Surprisingly, it actually has to do with Easter and Finland.Subscribe for more episodes as they come.Twitter: @Denim_CreekInstagram: denimcreekproMusic:Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Magical Christmas Background” - Dreamnote Music, “A Snowflake’s Tale” - Howard Harper-Barnes, “Christmas Swing” - WorldMusicCopyright 2024, Denim Creek Productions
On this in-between season break special episode of Royally Screwed, we're going to talk about the Great Man Theory. What is it? And why is it incredibly flawed? And what does that mean for the very basis of this show?? Also, stick around for a major announcement about the show at the end of the episode.Subscribe for more episodes as they come.Twitter: @Denim_CreekInstagram: denimcreekproMusic:Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Coffeeshop Stories” - Almost Here, “Zone Out” - Daniel FridellCopyright 2024, Denim Creek Productions
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about the Year of the Four Emperors, a very confusing time in Rome after the death of Emperor Nero. What happens when a dynasty collapses? And who are the men who will rise in an attempt to pick up the pieces?Subscribe for more episodes as they come.Twitter: @Denim_CreekInstagram: denimcreekproMusic:Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Action rock_full” - Radio_Parma, “Glitz at the Ritz” - Jules Gaia, “Coffeeshop Stories” - Almost Here, “Epic Cinematic Inspiration Piano” - Protraxx, “Beginner’s Luck” - White BonesCopyright 2024, Denim Creek Productions
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about Jaques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar. Though his life is shrouded in mystery, the world he lived in was filled with intrigue. How does a band of holy knights come to meet its end? And what might the origins of an occult demon say about their religious beliefs? Subscribe for more episodes as they come.Twitter: @Denim_CreekInstagram: denimcreekproMusic:Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Dayfreak” - White Bones,“A Snowflake’s Tale” - Howard Harper-Barnes, “The Crossroads” - Lindsey Abraham, “Vapour” - Osoku, “Mysterious Package” - Kikoru, “In Next Life” - UneasyCopyright 2024, Denim Creek Productions
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about a man who has often been called "The Scourge of God" whose powerful army plagued the later period of the Roman Empire. A man whose life, both beginning and end, are shrouded in mystery, which makes his fiery explosion onto the scene even that much more impressive. A man enshrined in the legends of lands he never stepped foot in. It's time to talk about Attila the Hun!Subscribe for more episodes as they come.Twitter: @Denim_CreekInstagram: denimcreekproMusic:Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Action rock_full” - Radio_Parma, “Smooth Passenger” - White Bones, “Upbeat Stomp Rock” - Alexey Anisimov, “Zone Out” - Daniel FridellCopyright 2024, Denim Creek Productions
This week on Royally Screwed, it's another episode of "Were They Great": a look at rulers who gained the title "The Great" and deciding whether or not they really deserved it. This time: Cnut (also spelled Canute) of the North Sea Empire.Subscribe for more episodes as they come.Twitter: @Denim_CreekInstagram: denimcreekproMusic:Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Dayfreak” - White Bones, “Epic Cinematic Inspiration Piano” - Protraxx, “Reconcile” - Peter Sandberg, “Time For Cadillac” - CooloopCopyright 2024, Denim Creek Productions
This week on Royally Screwed, it's another episode of "Were They Great": a look at rulers who gained the title "The Great" and deciding whether or not they really deserved it. This time: King Ælfred (or just Alfred) of Wessex.Subscribe for more episodes as they come.Twitter: @Denim_CreekInstagram: denimcreekproMusic:Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Forest Walk” - Alexander Nakarada, “Edsvikens Vals” - Jerry McHoy, “Epic Cinematic Inspiration Piano” - ProtraxxCopyright 2024, Denim Creek Productions
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re finally bringing an end to the ongoing Julio-Claudian saga by discussing the death of Emperor Nero. How does this whole story come to a fiery end? And can we even be certain that's the truth? Either way, it's a story for the ages.Subscribe for more episodes as they come.Twitter: @Denim_CreekInstagram: denimcreekproMusic:Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Action rock_full” - Radio_Parma, “Vapour” - Osoku, “Mystery Garden” - Brendon Moeller, “A Snowflake’s Tale” - Howard Harper-BarnesCopyright 2024, Denim Creek Productions
This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, the last monarchs of France before the French Revolution. Was their reign actually disastrous enough to warrant a revolution, or is there more to this story than "Let them eat cake?" and guillotines? Also, was that phrase even spoken by Marie?Subscribe for more episodes as they come.Twitter: @Denim_CreekInstagram: denimcreekproMusic:Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Upbeat Stomp Rock” - Alexey Anisimov, “Coffeeshop Stories” - Almost Here, “12th Floor Party” - Jules Gaia, “Mysterious Package” - Kikoru, “In Next Life” - Uneasy, “Epic Cinematic Inspiration Piano” - ProtraxxCopyright 2024, Denim Creek Productions
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