I, Podius

We say goodbye to Claudius and goodbye to the series. For real this time! On this bonus episode, hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan get the old Claud Squad back together. Were joined by super-producer Jordan Kauwling and her mom Avis. Plus, New York Times best selling author of The Storm before the Storm, [https://www.amazon.com/Storm-Before-Beginning-Roman-Republic/dp/1610397215]Mike Duncan joins the show to help us separate fact from fiction. Can't get enough of I, Claudius? Rewatch [https://acorn.tv/iclaudius/iclaudius/a-touch-of-murder/] the series at home and make sure to follow John [https://twitter.com/hodgman]andElliott [https://twitter.com/ElliottKalan]on Twitter for all of their hot takes that couldn’t make it to air. Thank you for listening...we'll talk more later.

We say goodbye to Claudius and goodbye to the series. On this episode, hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan recap episode twelve of I, Claudius [https://acorn.tv/iclaudius/iclaudius/old-king-log/], “Old King Log.” We discuss the end of Emperor Claudius's reign and his life. We discuss the major themes of the miniseries and how they tie into modern political times.  Plus, John talks to friend to the show Leigh Anne Lewis who gets a very special surprise! Watch along [https://www.amazon.com/I-Claudius-Season-1/dp/B007PYEXL6]at home and make sure to followJohn [https://twitter.com/hodgman]andElliott [https://twitter.com/ElliottKalan]on Twitter for all of their hot takes that couldn’t make it to air. Do you have a an awkward memory of watching I, Claudius as a kid?Share [https://www.reddit.com/r/maximumfun/comments/fgl04d/i_podius_related_memories_of_awkward_movie/]it with us on Reddit!

We say goodbye to original Claud Squad member King Herod himself! On this episode, hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan recap episode eleven of I, Claudius [https://acorn.tv/iclaudius/iclaudius/a-god-in-colchester/], “A God in Colchester.” We discuss the not so well thought-out plot of Messalinaa, the betrayel and death of Kind Herod and producer Jordan Kauwling's mom Avis returns to the show. Plus, a special Dispatch from the Empire with actor Gillian Jacobs [https://www.instagram.com/gillianjacobs/?hl=en]. Watch along [https://www.amazon.com/I-Claudius-Season-1/dp/B007PYEXL6]at home and make sure to followJohn [https://twitter.com/hodgman]andElliott [https://twitter.com/ElliottKalan]on Twitter for all of their hot takes that couldn’t make it to air. Do you have a an awkward memory of watching I, Claudius as a kid?Share [https://www.reddit.com/r/maximumfun/comments/fgl04d/i_podius_related_memories_of_awkward_movie/]it with us on Reddit!

Not so clever Claw-Claw! On this episode, hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan recap episode ten of I, Claudius [https://acorn.tv/iclaudius/iclaudius/fools-luck/], “Fool's Luck.” We discuss the rise of Claudius as the new Emperor and the blind-spot that is his love for the beautiful Messalinaa.  Plus, John talks to Dan Stewart, son of Patrick Stewart, about what it was like being the child of an I, Claudius actor. Watch along [https://www.amazon.com/I-Claudius-Season-1/dp/B007PYEXL6]at home and make sure to followJohn [https://twitter.com/hodgman]andElliott [https://twitter.com/ElliottKalan]on Twitter for all of their hot takes that couldn’t make it to air. Do you have a an awkward memory of watching I, Claudius as a kid?Share [https://www.reddit.com/r/maximumfun/comments/fgl04d/i_podius_related_memories_of_awkward_movie/]it with us on Reddit!

Looks like Jove's goose is cooked! On this episode, hosts John Hodgman and Elliott Kalan recap episode nine of I, Claudius [https://acorn.tv/iclaudius/iclaudius/hail-who/], “Hail Who?” We discuss the rise and fall of Caligula, Elliott and John  get into historical accuracy and friend to the show Adam Koford [https://twitter.com/apelad?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] writes in with a letter about a certain I Claudius actor with a special Star Wars [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2238044/Derek-Jacobi-reveals-desperation-reprise-Alec-Guinnesss-success-new-Star-Wars-movies.html] connection. Watch along [https://www.amazon.com/I-Claudius-Season-1/dp/B007PYEXL6]at home and make sure to followJohn [https://twitter.com/hodgman]andElliott [https://twitter.com/ElliottKalan]on Twitter for all of their hot takes that couldn’t make it to air. Do you have a an awkward memory of watching I, Claudius as a kid?Share [https://www.reddit.com/r/maximumfun/comments/fgl04d/i_podius_related_memories_of_awkward_movie/]it with us on Reddit!