Episodes

  • Augustus

    Augustus
    Nov 15 2024
    How does one go about creating the Roman Empire? That is exactly what Caesar Augustus did, and on this episode, we dive into the strategies, tactics, and approaches that made it possible. --- Sponsors: https://gainsinbulk.com/pages/ben - Use code Ben to get a free shaker and $20 off Vesto - All of your company's financial accounts in one view HTTOTW Premium - For all endnotes, takeaways, and bonus episode, subscribe to How to Take Over the World Premium --- Stay in touch: Twitter/X: @BenWilsonTweets Instagram: @HTTOTW Email me: Ben@takeoverpod.com Sources: Augustus: The Biography by Jochen Bleicken Augustus: First Emperor of Rome by Adrian Goldsworthy --- Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Dracula (Vlad the Impaler)

    Dracula (Vlad the Impaler)
    Oct 31 2024
    Who was Vlad Dracula, and how did he go from Romanian ruler to blood-sucking monster? On this episode we dive into the strategies and tactics that Dracula used to take power, how he became a legend, and what we can learn from him. ----- Sponsors Vesto Becoming The Main Character ----- Follow me on social media: Twitter: @BenWilsonTweets Instagram: @HTTOTW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • The Rise and Fall of Rasputin: Savior or Sorcerer?

    The Rise and Fall of Rasputin: Savior or Sorcerer?
    Oct 25 2024
    How did Grigory Rasputin become a close personal advisor to one of the most powerful people on earth, despite having no education, no money, and no accolades whatsoever? On this episode we dive into the strategies and tactics that Rasputin used to become one of the most controversial and influential people in the world, and we discover the truth behind the legend. ----- Sponsors Vesto Becoming The Main Character Cost of Glory Podcast ----- Follow me on social media: Twitter: @BenWilsonTweets Instagram: @HTTOTW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • How Christianity Took Over the World

    How Christianity Took Over the World
    Oct 18 2024
    What was it about Christianity that allowed it to grow from a few dozen believers to a global religion with billions of adherents? On this episode, we go through how Christianity became a global religion and what attributes enabled its rise. ----- Sponsors: Speechify - Go to speechify.com/ben to get 15% off Speechify Premium Vesto - Get all of your company's financial accounts in one view at Vesto.com HTTOTW Premium - Get all episodes, end notes, mini-episodes, and more at takeoverpod.supercast.com ----- Sources: The Triumph of Christianity: How a Forbidden Religion Swept the World by Bart D Ehrman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Constantine the Great

    Constantine the Great
    Oct 10 2024
    Constantine the Great united the Roman empire, founded one of the world's great cities, oversaw the creation of Christianity's most famous creed, and laid the groundwork for the widespread adoption of Christianity throughout Europe and the Middle East. How was he able to accomplish so much in one lifetime? On this episode, we explore his life, his impact, and how he was able to build such a powerful movement. ----- Sponsors: Speechify - Go to speechify.com/ben to get 15% off Speechify Premium Vesto - Get all of your company's financial accounts in one view at Vesto.com Gains In Bulk - Go to gainsinbulk.com/pages/ben and use code Ben for $20 and a free shaker. HTTOTW Premium - Get all episodes, end notes, mini-episodes, and more at takeoverpod.supercast.com ----- Sources: The Reign of Constantine, 306–337: Continuity and Change in the Late Roman Empire by Stanislav Dolezal Constantine: Roman Emperor, Christian Victor by Paul Stephenson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Peter (Free Preview)

    Peter (Free Preview)
    Oct 1 2024
    Simon Peter was Jesus's top guy. But he also denied him three times, and constantly got in trouble for misunderstanding Jesus's message. In this episode we dissect what eventually made him a great follower, and leader. ----- This is a subscriber-only episode. To subscribe, go to takeoverpod.supercast.com. To request a free subscription or to inquire about speaking engagements, email ben@takeoverpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Jesus

    Jesus
    Sep 25 2024
    Jesus of Nazareth was the son of a carpenter. He never traveled further than 150 miles from his home in his adult life. So how did the movement he founded come to dominate the world, bringing in billions of followers? On this episode, we explore his life, his impact, and how he was able to build such a powerful movement. ----- Sponsors: Speechify - Go to speechify.com/ben to get 15% off Speechify Premium Vesto - Get all of your company's financial accounts in one view at Vesto.com Gains In Bulk - Go to gainsinbulk.com/pages/ben and use code Ben for $20 and a free shaker. HTTOTW Premium - Get all episodes, end notes, mini-episodes, and more at takeoverpod.supercast.com ----- Sources: The New Testament In Its World by NT Wright Jesus: A Biography from a Believer by Paul Johnson The New Testament - The King James Version Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • The Greatest Coach of All Time: John Wooden

    The Greatest Coach of All Time: John Wooden
    Aug 30 2024
    The story of how John Wooden won ten national championships on the way to becoming the greatest coach of all time. ----- Sponsors: Vesto Gains In Bulk - Use code Ben for $20 and a free shaker. How to Take Over the World Premium - For all endnotes, takeaways, and bonus episodes subscribe for only $7/month. ----- Writing, production, and sound editing by Ben Wilson with support from Michael Lackner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins