Kingdom 1: Olof Skötkonung
For some reason the first upload of this episode didn't work on the Flatpack feed, so here's the re-release! It is time to judge our first ever ruler, the first king of Sweden, Olof Skötkonung! We co...
2 Jan 20251h 5min
Introducing Kingdom: Swedish Rulers
Welcome to our brand new podcast, Kingdom: Swedish Rulers! In this new adventure, we are going to be ranking and judging all the Swedish kings, queens and regents, from Olof Skötkonung to Carl XVI Gu...
1 Jan 202534min
116. Abbey Joe and the Religious Reforms
No, this title isn't the name of an old Swedish folk band, but rather part of the theme of this episode: King Johan's dealings with religion! The King had been both academically and spiritually intere...
29 Dec 202443min
115. King Johan Takes Over
King Johan officially takes over Sweden after his brother Erik is deposed and there's a long to-do list for the new monarch. We cover Erik's "retirement", his brother's coronation and the end of war t...
15 Dec 202453min
114. The Karin That Broke the Camel's Back
King Erik recovers from his insanity long enough to tell the Council he's married his lowborn girlfriend Karin. There's no honeymoon period for the happy couple though, as this tips the already angsty...
1 Dec 202446min
113. Erik Goes Crazy
Well, where do we start? In this episode, King Erik completely loses all grip on reality and others will pay the price. What can the Swedish state and nobility actually do when a monarch goes on a kil...
17 Nov 202448min
112. The Repetitive War
Denmark and Sweden come to blows once again and both kings are eager for some quick successes. But alas, the armies mainly end up chasing each other back and forth across Scandinavia and dying of star...
27 Okt 202449min
111. Livonia Falls Apart
Now Erik XIV is well and truly on the throne, it is time to get involved in foreign policy. After teetering on the edge for a couple of decades, it is now time to see the end of Livonia, and everyone ...
13 Okt 202446min
