The Anthemist
A slightly irreverent deep-dive into the stories and histories behind national anthems and the songs that define nations.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 11
- Years Active
- 2020
The Anthemist Ep.10 - Nigeria
In episode 10 of The Anthemist, Josh and Robert briefly cover the last 400-ish years of Nigerian history and three different anthems, including the Biafran National Anthem.
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The Anthemist Ep.9 - Singapore
In this episode of The Anthemist, Josh and Robert tackle the history and anthem of Singapore, the only country we've covered that was given independence involuntarily.
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The Anthemist Ep.8 - Guatemala
The Anthemist tackles Central America for the first time where Robert and Josh explore the Mayan, Spanish, and Mexican histories that converge in modern Guatemala as well as the origin of the phrase …
The Anthemist Ep.7 - Iceland
Episode 7 sends the Anthemist to Iceland.
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Intro/Outro Music: "The Radetzky March"
The Anthemist Ep.6 - Belarus
As protests in Belarus are currently on the rise, the Anthemist looks back at the history of a people-group without a proper nation until the 20th Century where the shadow of the Soviet Union gave wa…
The Anthemist Ep.5 - Algeria
Episode 5 covers the country of Algeria and its history of French colonial rule that informs its short, bloodthirsty national anthem "Qassaman".
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The Anthemist Ep.4 - Brazil
For Episode 3, the Anthemist discusses Brazil and its national anthems, one of which was written by the emperor and former child king, Pedro II. Brazil's current anthem planted the seed of this podca…
The Anthemist Ep.3 - Japan
In episode three, Josh and Robert look at one of the oldest works to become a national anthem. "Kimigayo" is Japan's only official national anthem, but it underwent a few changes over time and now pr…
The Anthemist Ep.2 - Spain
Episode 2 continues in Europe with several hundred years of Spanish history and a look at the theme of recurring anthems. Viva España!
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The Anthemist Ep.1 - The Netherlands
An oldie but a goodie..."Wilhemus" marks the first national anthem to get the Anthemist treatment as its arrangement is the earliest work from which an anthem was derived. Come for a tale of William …
The Anthemist Ep.0 - Introduction
Intro/Outro Music: "The Radetzky March"
Email [email protected] with your questions, comments or strongly worded letters.