• A_norny_mousse@feddit.org
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    3 days ago

    Thanks!

    It’s brilliant

    Why? I can read an academic history book about any of these revolutions. Why is this better?

    • ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.netOP
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      Mike has a great style of metering out information with just the right amount if additional context in a way that’s not dry.

      As for why not a book instead; podcasts allow someone to listen while they’re doing other activities, like driving, running/walking, or cooking.

      This is a podcast community, after all 😅

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        2 days ago

        This is a podcast community, after all

        Yes and I think each post should be accompanied by a minimum of something that explains what is being posted; a mere youtube embed is not enough.

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          The link itself is to an in-depth explanation of what the podcast is by the creator himself.

          Regardless, I don’t think my previous response warranted going to my profile and mass downvoting my comments and posts. Nor Aldhissla’s responses to you, who kindly responded to your questions (and whom you thanked?)

          Are you okay, mate? (Genuinely asking, we all have bad days sometimes).

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      Why is it brilliant? His narrative style captured my attention in a way that left me wanting more. It’s also solid in terms of sourcing and correctness.

      As for the merits/demerits of podcasts vs literature, it’s just different media for different use cases. He also wrote a book on Lafayette and his transcripts are available if reading is more your jam.