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Welcome to Les Incompetent, a History podcast hosted by Austin Schindel and Zachary Whitt! We are just two guys who have a passion for history, enjoy discussing the topics, and reading about events an... more
FAQs about Les Incompetent:How many episodes does Les Incompetent have?The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.
September 28, 2024The Austrian WomanOn this Episode of Les Incompetent, we cover part 5 of Antonia Frasers book "Marie Antoinette: The Journey." We delve into the collapse of the Second estate, failed escapes, and pure hopelessness. Definitely a downturn for sure. ...more1h 6minPlay
September 21, 2024Queen and MotherOn this episode of Les Incompetent, we cover part 4 of Antonia Frasers "Marie Antoinette; The Journey." We discuss what happens after you fulfill your duties as a Queen, we discuss Madame Deficit, and we cover the Diamond Necklace controversy that is so ridiculous its almost unbelievable. Marie Antoinette was porbably one helluva interior designer and its a shame she wasn't around during HGTV. ...more1h 19minPlay
September 14, 2024The Queen ConsortOn this Episode of Les Incompetent, Austin and Zach discuss part 3 of Antonia Frasers book "Marie Antoinette, The Journey." On this episode we do a deep dive into the absurdities of the Second Estate, including Trainbearers, finances, and upholding your duty as a married woman. ...more1h 47minPlay
September 07, 2024The DauphineThis week on Les Incompetent, we cover part two of Antonia Frasers book "Marie Antoinette, The Journey." We get into the brightest period of Marie Antoinettes life in Versaille, Zach has issues with too many names, and Austin tries to break down the idea of nobility being chosen by God himself. ...more1h 16minPlay
August 31, 2024Madame AntoineThis weeks episodes, Austin and Zach begin Antonia Frasers book "Marie Antoinette, the Journey." Austin discusses his bias for viewing Marie Antoinette with sympathy and understanding and how she was essentially set up for failure; and Zach come to terms with how powerful Maria Teresa was and the control she expected with sending her family everywhere during this time. ...more1h 1minPlay
August 24, 2024Communication is ImportantIn this weeks Episode of Les Incompetent, we are finishing Alexis de Tocquevilles "The Ancien Regime and the Revolution." We cover common complaints from the Third Estate, why there needed to be better communication between the three estates, and why the Estates General was a major turning point in the French Revolution. ...more1h 18minPlay
August 17, 2024Liberte, Egalite, FraterniteThis week, we are covering Book 2 of Alexis de Tocquevilles "Ancien Regime and the Revolution." We come to terms with what the standard 3rd estate Frenchman was paying in taxes, the insanity of the administrative control, and the idea of personal liberty in a time when everything was controlled by the state....more1h 4minPlay
August 10, 2024My Little CulottesWe officially begin our discussion of The French Revolution by beginning with Alexis de Tocquevilles "The Ancien Regime and the Revolution." For those reading along, we are discussing Book 1. In this episode, we come to grips of Alexis de Tocquevilles interesting perspective to which he is writing, we discuss the morality of the ruling class, and what it means to be religious during such a difficult time. ...more1h 22minPlay
August 03, 2024Introductions and AcquaintancesWelcome to Les Incompetent! Just two guys passionate about all History has to offer! In our first episode we talk about our ideal hisotrical dinner party, go into depth about our backgrounds and what we bring to the table, and discuss what our overall first topic will be on this channel. ...more1h 40minPlay
FAQs about Les Incompetent:How many episodes does Les Incompetent have?The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.