The Timur Podcast

A Podcast that covers the life, conquests, character, and legacy of the infamous Timur the Lame. Episodes release every Thursday.

S3Ep4: Timur's 3rd Invasion of Persia 04/17/2024

S3Ep4: Timur's 3rd Invasion of Persia Amir Wali, ruler of Mazandaran, hopelessly looks for allies in the inevitable war against Amir Timur. Timur responds by invading Persia for a third time in 1383 and 1384. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by . Cover art created by . Podcast website can be found and you can support the show at our . /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/30856788

S3Ep3 Timur's Invasion of Sistan 04/02/2024

S3Ep3 Timur's Invasion of Sistan We are now in the years of 1382 and 1383. Amir Timur pauses his invasions of Persia and instead turns his gaze eastwards to the Mihrabanid Dynasty of Sistan. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by . Cover art created by . Podcast website can be found and you can support the show at our . /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/30635248

S3Ep2: Timur's 2nd Invasion of Persia 03/14/2024

S3Ep2: Timur's 2nd Invasion of Persia Timur invades Persia for a second time (1381-1382). Meanwhile, there is rebellion at Herat. Meanwhile, tragedy strikes at home. Meanwhile, the Moghuls attack. Meanwhile, another member of the BIG PERSIAN FIVE gets introduced. Meanwhile, James stays up too late editing. All this, and more, on today's episode. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by . Cover art created by . Podcast website can be found and you can support the show at our . /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/30368923

S3Ep1 Part 2: Timur's Invasion of the Kartids 02/29/2024

S3Ep1 Part 2: Timur's Invasion of the Kartids (PART 2) The year is 1380. Timur's gaze turns towards Persia. We are introduced to the BIG PERSIAN FIVE, including the first kingdom here that falls to Timur: The Kartid Dynasty of Khorasan. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by . Cover art created by . Podcast website can be found and you can support the show at our . /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/30161403

S3Ep1 Part 1: Timur's Invasion of the Kartids 02/29/2024

S3Ep1 Part 1: Timur's Invasion of the Kartids (PART 1) The year is 1380. Timur's gaze turns towards Persia. We are introduced to the BIG PERSIAN FIVE, including the first kingdom here that falls to Timur: The Kartid Dynasty of Khorasan. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by . Cover art created by . Podcast website can be found and you can support the show at our . /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/30161178

S2Ep7 Part 2: The 4th Invasion and Fall of Chorasmia 10/26/2023

S2Ep7 Part 2: The 4th Invasion and Fall of Chorasmia In this second half of Season 2's final episode, we discuss Timur's 4th Invasion of Chorasmia (Khwarazm), sack of Urgench, and the collapse of the Sufi Dynasty. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by . Cover art created by . Podcast website can be found and you can support the show at our . /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/28434128

S2Ep7 Part 1: Tokhtamysh 10/26/2023

S2Ep7 Part 1: Tokhtamysh In this first half of Season 2's final episode, we discuss Timur's 4th Invasion of Moghulistan, Timur's sons, and the introduction of Tokhtamysh. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by . Cover art created by . Podcast website can be found and you can support the show at our . /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/28433981

S2Ep6: The Third Invasions of Moghulistan and Chorasmia 09/29/2023

S2Ep6: The Third Invasions of Moghulistan and Chorasmia In this episode we follow Amir Timur on his Third Invasion of Chorasmia (Khwarezmia), how he deals with a new rebellion, and his Third (or Fourth) Invasion of Moghulistan. We also take a look into the city of Andijan and recent events that happened there. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by . Cover art created by . Podcast website can be found and you can support the show at our . /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/28180136

S2Ep5: The 2nd Invasion of Moghulistan 09/08/2023

S2Ep5: The 2nd Invasion of Moghulistan Amir Timur turns his attention to the east to deal with Qamar-ud-din Dughlat of the Moghuls. Meanwhile, a conspiracy arises to kill Timur. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by . Cover art created by . Podcast website can be found and you can support the show at our . /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/27975078

S2Ep4: The 2nd Invasion of Chorasmia 08/24/2023

S2Ep4: The 2nd Invasion of Chorasmia This episode covers Timur's 2nd Invasion of Chorasmia (Khwarezm) as well as the wedding between his son Jahangir and Khanzada of the Sufi Dynasty. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by . Cover art created by . Podcast website can be found and you can support the show at our . /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/27843108

Back To Normal 04/14/2023

Back To Normal We (finally) get back into the history of Timur with this very quick recap episode. Join James, the sounds of his fridge, and several annoying birds outside, with an investigation into the life, conquests, character, and legacy of Amir Timur. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by . Cover art created by . Podcast website can be found and you can support the show at our . Thanks for all of the support everybody :) /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/26539512

Back From the Dead 03/15/2023

Back From the Dead WE ARE BACK! Well... sort of. James is alive. And the Timur Podcast is too. More content SOON. Thank you for your support and love. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by . Cover art created by . Podcast website can be found and you can support the show at our . /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/26233365

A Quick Fireside Chat 05/21/2021

A Quick Fireside Chat We will be back soon. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. See more at deviantart.com/quintuscassius. For more information about the Timur Podcast, head over to timurpodcast.com. /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/19188725

S2Ep3: The 1st Invasion of Chorasmia 02/12/2021

S2Ep3: The 1st Invasion of Chorasmia This episode begins with a brief look at Egypt and the Aral Sea. Then we follow Timur as he begins his war with Chorasmia (Kwarazm). Check out the Warlords of History Podcast at warlordsofhistory.com. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Check them out at turkumusic.com. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. See more at deviantart.com/quintuscassius. For more information about the Timur Podcast, head over to timurpodcast.com. /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/17932367

S2Ep2: The 1st Invasion of Moghulistan 02/04/2021

S2Ep2: The 1st Invasion of Moghulistan In order to keep the tribes from his own throat, Timur must turn their attention outwards. The land of Moghulistan becomes his first target. Check out The Battlefield Command Podcast at battlefieldcommandpodcast.com. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Check them out at http://turkumusic.com/. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. See more at https://www.deviantart.com/quintuscassius. For more information about the Timur Podcast, head over to timurpodcast.com. /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/17825111

S2Ep1: The Edge of a Knife 01/14/2021

S2Ep1: The Edge of a Knife Timur is now Amir. But his situation is nowhere near secure. The politics of the steppe are forever a looming threat. It is much easier to gain power... than to keep it. Check out The History of Africa Podcast at historyofafricapodcast.blogspot.com. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Check them out at http://turkumusic.com/. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. See more at https://www.deviantart.com/quintuscassius. For more information about the Timur Podcast, head over to timurpodcast.com. /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/17541320

Season 2 Trailer 01/11/2021

Season 2 Trailer January 14th will begin our delve into Timur's reign. See you soon. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. See more of his work at https://www.deviantart.com/quintuscassius. For more information about the Timur Podcast, head over to timurpodcast.com. /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/17502722

Quick Show Update 12/10/2020

Quick Show Update Just a quick update episode. The Timur Podcast is not dead. We'll be back soon and in full strength! Intro and outro music: Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. See more of his work at https://www.deviantart.com/quintuscassius. For more information about the Timur Podcast, head over to timurpodcast.com. /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/17149271

S1Ep27: Amir Timur 10/23/2020

S1Ep27: Amir Timur The duel between Timur and Amir Husayn finally ends. The rule of Amir Timur begins. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Check them out at http://turkumusic.com/. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. See more of his work at https://www.deviantart.com/quintuscassius. For more information about the Timur Podcast, head over to timurpodcast.com. /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/16513526

S1Ep26: An Unlikely Ally 10/22/2020

S1Ep26: An Unlikely Ally Not having enough strength to defeat Husayn, Timur turns to an unexpected faction for help. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Check them out at http://turkumusic.com/. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. See more of his work at https://www.deviantart.com/quintuscassius. For more information about the Timur Podcast, head over to timurpodcast.com. /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/16510661

S1Ep25: The War for Transoxiana Part 2: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back 10/09/2020

S1Ep25: The War for Transoxiana Part 2: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back The war between Amir Husayn and Timur continues. The city of Qarshi remains hotly contested as Timur debates whether to fight or to retreat. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Check them out at http://turkumusic.com/. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. See more of his work at https://www.deviantart.com/quintuscassius. For more information about the Timur Podcast, head over to timurpodcast.com. /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/16331966

S1Ep24: The War for Transoxiana Part 1: Ambush and Retreat 09/24/2020

S1Ep24: The War for Transoxiana Part 1: Ambush and Retreat Timur and Amir Husayn are unable (or unwilling) to find a diplomatic solution to their feud. Relations deteriorate further as both men organize their forces. War has begun. Check out the Pax Britannica Podcast at paxbritannica.info. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Check them out at http://turkumusic.com/. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. See more of his work at https://www.deviantart.com/quintuscassius. For more information about the Timur Podcast, head over to timurpodcast.com. /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/16136075

S1Ep23: Brother Against Brother 08/14/2020

S1Ep23: Brother Against Brother As the Moghul threat diminishes, the friendship between Timur and Amir Husayn begins to disintegrate. The brothers realize that Transoxiana is only large enough for one of them. Their struggle against one another begins here. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Check them out at http://turkumusic.com/. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. See more of his work at https://www.deviantart.com/quintuscassius. For more information about the Timur Podcast, head over to timurpodcast.com. /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/15607928

Disappointment, an Update, and Ideas for the Future 08/07/2020

Disappointment, an Update, and Ideas for the Future Due to family and running out of time, I wasn't able to complete this week's episode. But here are some of the short and long term ideas for the Timur Podcast along with a quick update. Thank you for your ongoing support! Next week we will be back! Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. See more of his work at https://www.deviantart.com/quintuscassius. For more information about the Timur Podcast, head over to timurpodcast.com. /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/15516089

S1Ep22: Our Sources: Ahmad ibn Arabshah 07/31/2020

S1Ep22: Our Sources: Ahmad ibn Arabshah This is the second episode in which we further examine our primary sources. Today we hear about Ahmad ibn Arabshah and his biography of Amir Timur. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Check them out at http://turkumusic.com/. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. See more of his work at https://www.deviantart.com/quintuscassius. For more information about the Timur Podcast, head over to timurpodcast.com. /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/15421943

S1Ep21: The 1365 Siege of Samarkand 07/31/2020

S1Ep21: The 1365 Siege of Samarkand With Timur and Husayn on the run, Transoxiana is now completely undefended... or so it would seem. As Ilyas Khan and the Moghuls approach the city of Samarkand, they are greeted by an unexpected sight. The people of Samarkand have risen up. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Check them out at http://turkumusic.com/. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. See more of his work at https://www.deviantart.com/quintuscassius. For more information about the Timur Podcast, head over to timurpodcast.com. /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/15420662

S1Ep20: The Conquest of Transoxiana and the Battle of the Rain 07/24/2020

S1Ep20: The Conquest of Transoxiana and the Battle of the Rain Timur and Husayn continue their conquest of Transoxiana against the Moghuls. Things go well at first... but then the Battle of the Rain occurs... Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Check them out at http://turkumusic.com/. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. See more of his work at https://www.deviantart.com/quintuscassius. For more information about the Timur Podcast, head over to timurpodcast.com. /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/15335483

S1Ep19: Our Sources: Yazdi's Zafarnama 07/16/2020

S1Ep19: Our Sources: Yazdi's Zafarnama This is the first episode of a new mini series on the primary sources behind Timur's story. We begin with the Zafarnama (Book of Victories) by Sharaf ad-Din Ali Yazdi. Next week we should be back to the narrative. Sorry about the delay! Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Check them out at http://turkumusic.com/. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. See more of his work at https://www.deviantart.com/quintuscassius. For more information about the Timur Podcast, head over to timurpodcast.com. /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/15228017

S1Ep18: The Battle of the Stone Bridge 07/10/2020

S1Ep18: The Battle of the Stone Bridge Timur and his brother-in-law Amir Husayn begin their invasion of Transoxiana circa 1364. They are met with immediate Moghul resistance. This episode covers the initial clashes between the two forces, including the Battle of the Stone Bridge. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Check them out at http://turkumusic.com/. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. See more of his work at https://www.deviantart.com/quintuscassius. For more information about the Timur Podcast, head over to timurpodcast.com. /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/15153317

S1Ep17: Timur the Lame 07/03/2020

S1Ep17: Timur the Lame Probably between 1363 and 1365, Timur received the life-altering wounds that would lead to him often being remembered as "Timur the Lame" or "Tamerlane." Today we look at the stories, science, and... curses... behind his lameness. Intro and outro music: "Fidayda" by Turku. Check them out at http://turkumusic.com/. Cover art created by Quintus Cassius. See more of his work at https://www.deviantart.com/quintuscassius. For more information about the Timur Podcast, head over to timurpodcast.com. /episode/index/show/timurpodcast/id/15069935

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