The Voltaire discussion continues! Francis is sticking with Voltaire: A Life by Ian Davidson, but Martin brings in Walter Isaacson's Benjamin Franklin to help Robert show Francis how wrong he is. 

Francis leads the discussion on that paragon of the Enlightenment, Voltaire. Francis thinks Americans owe him a lot. Martin and Robert say not so fast homey. Check out Voltaire: A Life by Ian Davidson, if, you know, you want to side with Francis. 

Part 2 of comics and culture! Robert, Martin and Francis talk you through how comics intersect with other media. In other words, we freaking love the MCU! 

And yes, the guys don't mention it again here, but perhaps the best history of the comic book medium can be found in Tales to Astonish: Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, and the American Comic Book Revolution. It's worth checking out!

Martin, Robert and Francis dig into the appeal of comic culture and make serious fun of Millennials. Why do the comics appeal to us? How have they turned into a multi-billion dollar media franchise?

Even though the guys don't mention it specifically, perhaps the best history of the comic book medium can be found in Tales to Astonish: Jack Kirby, Stan Lee, and the American Comic Book Revolution. It's worth checking out!

Shakespeare: greatest writer in English language history or political hack? Martin, Robert and Francis rehabilitate Richard III, talk about Tudor Dynasty propaganda and there's Angel's Envy bourbon too! Check out Paul Murray Kendall's Richard III to know what we're on about.

The guys continue their discussion about who really should get the blame for World War I, using Christopher Clark's The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914 as a springboard.

Martin, Robert and Francis take on the big question about who really should get the blame for World War I, using Christopher Clark's The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914 as a springboard.

Bonus Feature - Martin calls the Russians "dicks" in the process!

Join Robert, Francis and Martin as they tell you all about their new "history-philosophy-heroes-pop culture" Podcast called "Snakes and Otters" . . . and why you will love listening!

In this first episode, the guys embark upon a whirlwind tour of what it means to be part of the Snakes & Otters world with a discussion about Arthur Herman's To Rule The Waves and the origins of the modern British Navy!