Iconoblast Podcast

Matt Cooper and Joel Benner continue their deep-dive into the bowels of Julius Caesar's life. In this episode Caesar makes his first foray into Gaul to confront the Helvetii. This marks the beginning of his 9-year campaign in Gaul, which some claim was genocide.

Matt Cooper and Joel Benner continue their exploration of the life of Julius Caesar. In this episode, they go into more detail about Caesar's first term as consul, and the sacrifice he had to make to achieve office. What is the pomerium, and why was it so important to Roman culture at the time? Tune in to find out!

Matt Cooper and Joel Benner pay their respects to the late Prince Philip. They discuss the age difference between Elizabeth and Philip, magical gifts falling from the sky, and why you should never turn your back on some South American tribes. Prince Philip gonna give it to ya!

Matt Cooer and Joel Benner conclude their discussion of the early life of Julius Caesar. Did you know Marcus Crassus started the first fire department? Well, he did, and it was terrible.

Matt Cooper and Joel Benner continue the story of Julius Caesar. In this episode, a young Julius Caesar gets captured by Cilician pirates. Did Caesar get his booty plundered? Tune in to find out.

Matt Cooper and Joel Benner are joined once again by the beautiful and talented Jessie Wiseman. In this episode, Jessie professes her love for Willow (but not Warwick Davis), Coop defends Starship Troopers from all the haters, and everyone agrees John Lennon is a terrible person.

Matt Cooper and Joel Benner are joined by special guest, the Queen of Podcasts: Jessie Wiseman. Come for stories of John Lennon being a terrible boyfriend, stay for a deep discussion about unique ways of making love.

Matt Cooper and Joel Benner wrap up the Marian Reforms. Coop tells a riveting story about his time in the U.S. Army. Coop and Joel get into a heated debate about who they believe was the hottest Maid Marion.

Matt Cooper and Joel Benner take a look behind the public facades of famous icons to show why you can never take anything at face value.

Matt Cooper and Joel Benner continue to set the stage for the story of Caesar. Did you know the Roman Legion had a bunch of tough guys with dad-bods in their army? You do now!