Life of Caesar Podcast

10/07/2025

My first attempt at a VEO video —— weird result but kind of funny

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15/06/2025

11/06/2025

In this first episode covering the reign of Vespasian, Cameron and Ray arrive (finally!) at the end of the chaotic Year of the Four Emperors. They dissect the downfall of Vitellius, the rise of the Flavians, and the moral rot that plagued the Roman state. The conversation spirals into modern parallels—from Trump’s America to LBJ’s corruption—while drawing philosophical lines between political decay, historical cycles, and stoic resistance. There’s blood in the streets, senators whining, cult priests in dog masks, and a bronze plaque that indirectly inspired _Hi**er_. Oh, and a reminder that being a mediocre emperor might just qualify you to be a podcaster. This is Roman history, podcasted with daggers out and zero reverence.

In this first episode covering the reign of Vespasian, Cameron and Ray arrive (finally!) at the end of the chaotic Year of the Four Emperors. They dissect the downfall of Vitellius, the rise of the Flavians, and the moral rot that plagued the Roman state. The conversation spirals into modern paralle...

22/05/2025

In this fiery and irreverent installment of Vitellius, Cameron and Ray unravel the powder-keg week that saw Rome descend into civil war chaos during Saturnalia. We kick off with an existential slap from Cameron’s son about his funeral prospects, and spiral quickly into the brutal burning of Rome’s most sacred temple, the violent death of Flavius Sabinus, and the collapse of political compromise. Between wisecracks about erectile dysfunction meds and mockery of corporate efficiency, this episode delivers sharp historical insight on the final hours of Vitellius’ regime. There’s also a rich tangent on Saturnalia’s proto-communist social inversion—Rome’s OG Burning Man. Hacked limbs, lost scrolls, and ancient orgies—this one has it all.

In this fiery and irreverent installment of Vitellius, Cameron and Ray unravel the powder-keg week that saw Rome descend into civil war chaos during Saturnalia. We kick off with an existential slap from Cameron’s son about his funeral prospects, and spiral quickly into the brutal burning of Rome.....

08/05/2025

Vitellius #18 - “Sword in One Hand, Paranoia in the Other”**
The VIDEO version.

08/05/2025

In this episode of Life of Caesar, Cameron and Ray pick up the tragicomic unraveling of Emperor Vitellius as he fumbles his way through an abdication that nobody - not even his own supporters - wants him to go through with. We get Machiavellian power plays, pretorians worried about job security, a bumbling leader trying to quit while no one will let him, and a city teetering on civil war as miscommunication and paranoia tear apart Rome’s fragile political fabric.

In this episode of Life of Caesar, Cameron and Ray pick up the tragicomic unraveling of Emperor Vitellius as he fumbles his way through an abdication that nobody - not even his own supporters - wants him to go through with. We get Machiavellian power plays, pretorians worried about job security, a b...

30/04/2025

Is anyone watching the video versions on YouTube? Are we not pretty enough?

Cameron and Ray continue their exploration of the turbulent times during the reign of the Roman emperor Vespasian. The episode delves into the political chaos, the fragmentation of the Jewish revolt, and the challenges Vespasian faces in both the battlefield and at home. The hosts discuss his strategic inaction in Judea, the implications of his so-called divine status, and the PR spin that surrounds his image. The conversation touches on Vespasian’s power struggles, his popular image as a healer, and the surprising events leading up to Vitellius' abdication. A mix of historical anecdotes, lighthearted banter, and sharp insights into the complex dynamics of Roman leadership unfold throughout the episode.

Cameron and Ray continue their exploration of the turbulent times during the reign of the Roman emperor Vespasian. The episode delves into the political chaos, the fragmentation of the Jewish revolt, and the challenges Vespasian faces in both the battlefield and at home. The hosts discuss his strate...

27/03/2025

The revolt of the Batavians against Rome and Vitellius might have been supported by Vespasian. If you catch a dose of Civilis, you need to take it seriously.

The revolt of the Batavians against Rome and Vitellius might have been supported by Vespasian. If you catch a dose of Civilis, you need to take it seriously.

28/02/2025

Way before the Clone Troopers turned on their Jedi comrades (or was that a long time ago...), while the Romans were fighting each other in 69 CE, the Germans decide the time is ripe to wage a war against their oppressors. They executed Order 66.

https://youtu.be/RHK8B_qICVY
https://lifeofcaesar.com/vitellius-14-order-66/

Way before the Clone Troopers turned on their Jedi comrades (or was that a long time ago...), while the Romans were fighting each other in 69 CE, the Germans decide the time is ripe to wage a war against their oppressors. They executed Order 66.

25/02/2025

Ahem.

The Lives of the Caesars, translated from Latin by The Rest Is History podcast co-host Tom Holland, details everything from ancient policy failures to s*x scandals