The Pax Hideyoshi
In this episode we explore the many social and economic innovations spearheaded by Toyotomi Hideyoshi during his time at the nation's helm. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is n...
28 Aug 202328min
Shikoku and Kyushu
The islands of Shikoku and Kyushu were both in the process of their own unification when Hideyoshi brought his armies to bear against their major powers and forced their submission. Support the show ...
24 Aug 202327min
The Battle of Komaki-Nagakute
Hashiba Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu face off in Owari Province with massive armies to determine who would be the official protector of Nobunaga's rightful heir. Although it appeared that a massive, ...
21 Aug 202325min
Nobunaga's Mantle
Now that his retainers had successfully avenged his betrayal, one of them would manage to seize power now that the great daimyo was gone. However, the question of who would take up Nobunaga's Mantle w...
17 Aug 202324min
Avenging Nobunaga
In the wake of Oda Nobunaga's death, Hashiba Hideyoshi rushed to finalize a truce with the Mori Clan before racing back to Kansai with his army to face off against the forces of Akechi Mitsuhide. Supp...
14 Aug 202324min
The Betrayal at Honno-ji
By 1582, Oda Nobunaga's efforts at unification were gaining momentum as he increasingly consolidated power for himself. Just when it appeared that he couldn't be stopped, he was betrayed by a subordin...
10 Aug 202331min
The Pax Nobunaga
Oda Nobunaga became the most politically powerful daimyo in all of Japan by the early 1580s. In this episode, we explore his governance, economic management, and personal style. Support the show My l...
7 Aug 202325min
Triumph at Nagashino, Disaster at Tedorigawa
Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu team up against their mutual enemy the Takeda Clan and Nobunaga wins one of the most decisive victories of his entire career. When facing off against the Uesugi Clan t...
3 Aug 202328min
