Roman Emperors: Totalus Rankium

Roman Emperors: Totalus Rankium episodes:

• 12.02.2023

  S2 The Final

  So this is it! Find out who is the most interesting of all of the season 2 emperors! Justinian II, Andronikos or Heraclius! Only one can win, who will it be!?

  
• 11.25.2023

  S2 Semi Final 3

  The last of the semi finals is the hardest of the lot! Heraclius, Basil I, Anastasius and Justinian the Great face off against each other. But only one can win! Find out who!

  
• 11.19.2023

  S2 Semi Final 2

  4 Emperors, only one can go through! We have some big hitters! Tops Scorer Basil II, Cad and tyrant Andronikos and Best Death winner Leo V! Oh, and Theophilos is here also. which is nice. Who goes through to the...

  
• 10.28.2023

  S2 Semi Final 1

  Romanos, Justinian II, Leo III and Alexios face off against each other in our first semi final. Who could say who will win!? (ok, this one may be obvious - but the next two are too close to call! And...

  
• 10.07.2023

  S2 Round 6

  The last of the rounds before we go into the quarter finials! This time its Constantine XI, Basil I, John VI, Leo V and Maurice! A close one to call!   Also, we go through the total scores of all the emperors...

  
• 09.30.2023

  S2 Round 5

  The penultimate round before the semi finals, and we decide which two got through. this week we have Theophilos, the awful Alexios IV, Irene, Heraclius and Nikepheros II! only two go through, but who!? Also we look at the Tempo Completo...

  
• 09.23.2023

  S2 Round 4

  In Round 4 we see Manuel II, Constantine IV and Leo I go up against the two Komneni - Alexios I and Andronikos! only two can go through, who will it be? Also - who was the least best looker as...

  
• 09.16.2023

  S2 Round 3

  Next round! And in this we have Season two top scorer Basil II against shepherd boy Leo II, the Reluctant Emperor Theodosius III, and the two emperors in exile - Theodore and John III! Who will win? Find out! Also, a...

  
• 09.09.2023

  S2 Round 2

  The round of death! This time we must choose between Justinian I, Justinian II, Manuel I, Justin II and Eudocia!   Also, we have a look at who were the most and least crazy of all the emperors of S2!

  
• 09.02.2023

  S2 Round I

  Here are the rounds! This time Romanos I takes on Micael VIII, Anastasius and John I and John II! only 2 go through, but who!?  We also take a look into the Fightius Maximus Round. Who was the most and least...

  
• 07.15.2023

  S2 Draw

  So here we are! All of Season 2 emperors have been scored. but how will they do in the play off? But before we find out, we must put them in rounds. Here we go!

  
• 04.08.2023

  171 Constantine XI

  Here it is! The last Roman emperor! it's been quite the journey, and after this we will be able to say we have ranked them all. So how does Constantine XI hold up to the 169 others? Find out!

  
• 03.12.2023

  170 John VIII

  Penultimate episode and we have John VIII! Is the son of Manuel Dos able to live up to his father? Can he hold back the Ottomans with his plan of church unification? Well, no. Let's find out why!

  
• 03.05.2023

  169 Manuel II

  The empire is on its last legs and needs a hero. And who is this man? this suave champion of the people!? is Manuel as cool as Jamie and I think he will be? find out!

  
• 02.19.2023

  168 John VII

  Last week we covered a son who led a mostly unsuccessful coup against the father who blinded him. This week we are coving a grandson who led a mostly unsuccessful coup against the grandfather who blinded him. So that’s fun.

  
• 02.12.2023

  167 Andronikos IV

  So award for worst son in Roman history goes to...  But is this fair? Did AndyIV have a reason for his behaviour? Find out!

  
• 02.03.2023

  166 John V (Yes V, not VI)

  So, after John VI we obviously get to John V! And this has it all! Kidnapping, a trip down memory lane, imprisonment, a moody teenage son, and Lord Flashheart/the Green Count!

  
• 01.21.2023

  165 Matthew

  It's Matthew! Should he get an episode? Maybe, maybe not. But he has one! The empire is spiralling out of control as the neighbours fight their civil war for them!

  
• 01.14.2023

  164 John VI (Yes VI, not V)

  Next up is John VI! Which we are doing before John V just to mess with everything that is good in the world. Find out why in this episode! (Oh and about a civil war and stuff)

  
• 12.23.2022

  163 Andronikos III

  His father is dead, his grandfather is on the throne and he has accidently murdered his brother (oops). There is clearly only one thing to do: It's Coup-O'Clock!

  
• 10.30.2022

  162 Michael IX

  Ok, he is not the most well known, and yes, he died before his father. But there must be a reason this co-emperor is on all the lists right? Right?

  
• 10.22.2022

  Special: Eat Brains Love (Quest Friends Pontifact crossover!)

  Ever wanted to listen to a Quest Friend Role playing game with Totalus Rankium and Pontifacts in it? Well, here you are!! Recorded a while ago but released for halloween, join us was we go on an adventure!  More info: https://www.questfriendspodcast.com/jeff

  
• 09.24.2022

  161 Andronikos II

  So the capital is back! The empire is up and running! That Charles fella is gone! So we can only assume that everything will go well from now on... Hang on, why does the money not work anymore?

  
• 08.13.2022

  160 Michael VIII

  So we come at last to the last dynasty of the Roman empire. It's been quite a journey, let's hope the final dynasty live up to at least some of the others! In this episode find out about Micael's heroic...

  
• 06.19.2022

  159 John IV

  The Laskaris lot have done alright so far. But how is an 8 year old going to cope in a world full of cut-throat men? Hopefully ok. After all, it is his birthday. And Christmas.

  
• 05.30.2022

  158 Theodore II

  The dynasty is going well. suspiciously so. So well in fact - they are a nat's hair away from gaining the capital back. So is Theodore the one to do it? Or does he hate his Tutor too much to...

  
• 05.30.2022

  Intelligent Speech 25th June

  Very Exciting news! We are talking at the Intelligent Speech conference this year!  Tickets on sale here: https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/event/intelligent-speech-summer-2022/ Use discount code 'Totalus'! People speaking here: https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/the-podcasters/

  
• 04.23.2022

  157 John III

  John has a big task in front of him - the empire has fallen and several men claim to be the Roman Emperor. But who will claim the prize? Can John do it before he dies?

  
• 03.20.2022

  156 Theodore

  The empoire has fallen! But from the ashes rises one man with a mission: to restore the Empire! Or at least annoy his father in law.

  
• 02.05.2022

  Update and Q&A

  Update on why we have been away and what is happening next. Plus a Q&A session.

  
• 12.25.2021

  Totalus Rankium Vs Pontifacts

  Ho Ho Ho!   Merry Christmas!   As an apology fpr the lack of content, here is a Senate only episode that we are releasing to all.    TR v P   Who knows their fellow co-host best?

  
• 10.09.2021

  155 Alexios V Monobrow

  the second of our two episodes this weekend. This times its the man with a plan to save the empire! Alexios V!

  
• 10.09.2021

  154 Nicholas

  Part 1 of our double feature this weekend, It's Nicholas! Never hear of him? I'm not surprised. Unlike he was to find himself emperor!

  
• 09.11.2021

  153 Alexios IV

  New Alexios! Better than last Alexios? Maybe, maybe not. Listen to find out!

  
• 08.14.2021

  152 Alexios III

  We continue with the story of the best dynasty the Romans ever had. Isaac was a bit useless, yes, but maybe his brother has what it takes?

  
• 07.10.2021

  151 Isaac II Angelos

  It's a new dynasty! And let's see just how good the Angel dynasty goes shall we? I'm sure it will be fine. It will won't it? It'll be fine.

  
• 06.19.2021

  150 Andronikos

  Bored of all these sane, competent emperors we have been having lately? Long for the days where an emperor would spit in your eye, jump out the window and steal your wallet and your wife as he fled the city?...

  
• 05.30.2021

  Live Zoom 5th of June

  We are going to be on a live zoom chat on the 5th of June at 8pm (3pm EST). Join us! (if you want. no pressure.)

  
• 05.30.2021

  149 Alexios II

  We are back and we are kicking things off with Alexios II! Nope? Never heard of him? Oh well. Maybe this episode will help.

  
• 03.27.2021

  148 Manuel

  Manuel was never supposed to be emperor. He was the forth son. But when fate shoves him into the top job, can he build upon his father and grandfather’s legacy? Or will he watch it burn? Find out!

  
• 03.13.2021

  147 John II The Beautiful

  His father started turning around the ship, leading it to calmer waters. Now John must take the reins (of the ship, they had reins back then) and steady the course. Can he do it? Find out!

  
• 02.27.2021

  146 Alexios

  We are back, and with the longest Emperor episode yet! Join us as we skim through the insanely busy life of Alexios!

  
• 12.12.2020

  Announcment

  2020 continues to be the year of fun times, and some new circumstances mean that we need to take a short break from the podcast. Fear not, we will be back in a couple of months! (plus a hint on...

  
• 12.05.2020

  145 Nikepheros III

  Yes, he is approaching 80, and yes, he has no legitimacy. But who knows? Maybe he is just what the empire needs right now to turn the sinking ship around. If only he could get rid of the couping pigeons...

  
• 11.21.2020

  144 Michael VII

  Now Romanos is gone, Michael has the chance to righten the ship - with the help of his advisors, there will surely be no - whats that? They have been captured? And the money is not working? And the generals...

  
• 10.31.2020

  143 Romanos IV Diogenes

  If you know your Roman history, the date of 1071 will mean something. And here we are! However, if like Jamie, you don’t know about 1071: Just how bad can Romanos’ push against the Turks go? Find out!

  
• 10.17.2020

  142 Eudocia

  You wont find Eudocia on many lists, but she deserves to be on them. She may not have ruled long, but she made an impact. Also, we take a brief look into the Seljuk Turks. They may be important in...

  
• 10.10.2020

  Interview: Rex Factor: Sulla

  Rex Factor have just released an episode on Sulla, so we thought it was the perfect excuse to have a chat with them about the man. We also chat about podcasting in general, worms, the dangers of squash and we...

  
• 09.27.2020

  141 Constantine X

  Isaac is dead and Psellus has installed his mate to bring back the good old days of the wealthy families reaping in all the cash. As long as there are not mulitple invasions hitting the empire at once, it'll be...

  
• 09.12.2020

  140 Isaac

  Isaac is here! He couped his way to the top, and he has plans. Hopefully camping next to Mount Outrageous Damage with Ethel the Pecheneg doesn’t slow him down…