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Nobelesse Oblige

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A podcast ranking all the Nobel laureates from 1901 until we run out of people! Website: nobelesseoblige.buzzsprout.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/NobelessePod

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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Can confirm I do eat my own cooking
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
This soundtrack is what’s gonna hold me together to the end of my dissertation
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Elspeth @lunabrd.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
late but not forgotten: the semifinals. forms.gle/8tuniU8twh1D... @aopnetwork.bsky.social @alexstandardpod.bsky.social @battleroyale.bsky.social @popeular.bsky.social @flatpacksweden.bsky.social @nobelessepod.bsky.social @primetimepod.bsky.social @primefactorspod.bsky.social @rexfactor.bsky.social
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Ides of March Madness 2026: Semifinals
It's late, I know! I got distracted by bookstores. Anyhoodle this is clearly headed in a hilarious direction and I can't wait to see the commentary from all you delightful weirdos. This round will...
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Show your support for Albert Michelson, and all the other great Rexy pods included in this year’s Ides of March Madness!
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Nevermind the jobs you had, tell me five classes you took in college: Intro to Particle Physics Deciphering Ancient Egypt (2 Semester) Sun Dance People Old Norse Literature in Translation Books: Technology and Culture
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
We’re safe and warm, but it’s probably gonna be a bit until we’re stable again. In the meantime, we hope everyone else out there is staying safe and getting through this ❤️
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Hey everyone, just an update from us. We were planning on recording our 2025 IgNobel and Nobel Prize episodes this past week, but got caught up in the big winter storm in the US. If you’ve seen it on the news, Oxford, MS got hit pretty hard.
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Hi all! Quinn will be playing King of the Castle on Youtube with a bunch of the other Rexy Pod hosts in a few minutes. Join us for a good time! 👑 www.youtube.com/live/DTlx-jC...
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King of the Rexy Castle 3.0!
YouTube video by Pontifacts Podcast
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Love to see him around!
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
We’ve fallen victim to the cat distribution system… Say hi to Tolkien, the newest member of the Nobelesse Oblige family!
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
This is the episode that we finally banish the ether from our podcast. Sort of... Join us as we explore the life of Albert A. Michelson, which has way more twists and turns than you would expect for a guy who made his whole career repeating the same measurement. www.buzzsprout.com/2025504/epis...
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
In our second special episode, we take a look at one of the big names of physics. Learn more about the work of William Thomson, aka Lord Kelvin, and what he contributed to modern physics.👑🎢 ⚛️🧬🧪🗃️🥽 www.patreon.com/posts/sp2-lo...
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Saga Thing Podcast @sagathingpodcast.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
We wrapped up Ljósvetnina Saga in 8 episodes (that's 11h25m50s of saga talk!) Now it's time for Judgments with Best Bloodshed, Witticisms, Nicknames, Outlawry, and Thingmen! Listen on your favorite podcast app or at sagathingpodcast.wordpress.com. #medieval #sagas #iceland #oldnorse #podcast
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
If you are a scientist and interested in outreach, this is a great opportunity to reach an interested public! And if you are a science teacher, it’s a great way to bring the experience of working scientists into the classroom!🧬⚛️🧪🥽🎢
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
We finally have our summary of the 34th First Annual IgNobel Prizes. Join us as we look at the first in person ceremony since COVID, and learn about some crazy research that first makes you laugh, then makes you think! 👑🎢⚛️🧪🥽 www.buzzsprout.com/2025504/epis...
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The 33rd First Annual IgNobel Prizes - Nobelesse Oblige
It's that time of year again, when the most important awards in scientific research are announced. That's right, it's the IgNobel Prizes! We're a little late but here are the latest and greatest in sc...
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So You Think You Can Rule Persia @rankingpersia.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
New episode out now! 👑 Round four is here at last and this time we have a more simple set of choices but let's reminisce nonetheless. Antiochus III the Great, Shapur I, Artaxerxes III Ochus, Yazdegerd I the Accursed, Cyaxares: find out which three we'll bid adieu to.
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Alexander Standard Podcast @alexstandardpod.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
By the summer of 322, #Perdiccas had decided to go west into #Anatolia and assist #Eumenes directly in the Capture of Cappadocia 👑 www.podbean.com/eas/pb-59xeg...
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Perdiccas
It took a while, but here we are: our first successor, Perdiccas! This episode has it all, even though Perdy didn’t last very long. We’ve got elephants, crocodiles, rebellion, marriage proposals (and…
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A Flatpack History of Sweden Podcast / Kingdom: Swedish Rulers @flatpacksweden.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Magnus II is here, right off the back of killing the last two Swedish kings! But how does he get on with actually ruling the kingdom? Plus, Chris is briefly flabbergasted at how many Swedish Sin points Åsa wants to give him! 😄
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So You Think You Can Rule Persia @rankingpersia.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
New episode out now! 👑 Join us back in February at the Intelligent Speech conference, for an exploration of the liars both Iranian and foreign while we investigate if deception really does pay…
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Congrats!
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History of Venice Podcast @historyofvenicepod.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
In the spring of 1071 Venice celebrated the appointment of a new Doxe*. And for the first time we have a surviving eye witness account of the event. Today's episode looks at the festivities and what they tell us about the growth of the Venetian community. 👑 histvenicepod.podbean.com/e/023-long-l...
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So You Think You Can Rule Persia @rankingpersia.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
New episode out now! 👑 Our first round left a favorite in the dust, the next will be more controversial still! Shapur II, Orodes II, Kavad I, Vologases IV, Mithridates II the Great: which two will be successful and which three will be left behind?
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Physghoul 👻 🎃 @physgal.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
I think I've met both Quinn and Peccei. 😀 🎢
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
We had dinosaur cake toppers, and my grandmother made us second line umbrellas and filled mine with physics patches (the umbrella picture is from the engagement party not the wedding)! @maggiemore.bsky.social
Two dinosaurs in love on a cakeSecond line umbrellas sitting on a table, one of which is covered in physics patches
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Alexander Standard Podcast @alexstandardpod.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
It’s not Demetrius II’s fault that his dad handed him a time bomb. It’s not his fault we can’t figure out which cousin he married. It’s not his fault! But it IS his episode! #DemetriusII #Aetolicus 👑 www.podbean.com/eas/pb-kwc4q...
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Demetrius II Aetolicus
It’s not Demetrius II’s fault that his dad handed him a time bomb. It’s not his fault we can’t figure out which cousin he married. It’s not his fault! But it IS his episode! Sources Patreon Blue Sky…
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So You Think You Can Rule Persia @rankingpersia.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
New episode out now! 👑 Here's a surprise extra episode for you all! With current events around the conclave, we partnered up with Gregg of Popeular History and Cardinal Numbers to discuss the election of the early caliphs and how they differed or matched the pope in Rome.
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So You Think You Can Rule Persia @rankingpersia.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
New episode out now! 👑 With all the kings reviewed, it's time to find who our favorite is so we'll start by drawing up the rounds. After that, we'll see how Sariel would do as monarch of monarchs in a choose your own adventure!
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
This was recorded about a week or two before the wedding so we were a little stressed, but we’re all good!
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
After a long and unexpected hiatus, we are back with our 2024 Nobel Prize Summary! Join us as we talk about AI, and also AI, and nukes...I promise there's some happy stuff too.👑 nobelesseoblige.buzzsprout.com/2025504/epis...
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2024 Nobel Prizes - Nobelesse Oblige
After a long and unexpected hiatus, we are back with our 2024 Nobel Prize Summary! Join us as we talk about AI, and also AI, and nukes...I promise there's some happy stuff too.
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Huge particle physics news today! Congrats to the @lhcb.bsky.social collaboration!
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Alexander Standard Podcast @alexstandardpod.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Antigonos Gonatas plays all the hits you’ve heard before: kings abandoned by armies, uncomfortable marriages, and Athens and Sparta being stupid. Oh and an elephant plays with a baby (no one dies… promise).
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Part Two: Antigonos II Gonatas
Antigonos Gonatas plays all the hits you’ve heard before: kings abandoned by armies, uncomfortable marriages, and Athens and Sparta being stupid. Oh and an elephant plays with a baby (no one dies……
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Listen in this house we don’t vote for Nazis
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Everyone go vote for JJ Thompson and vote against Philipp Lenard!
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Alexander Standard Podcast @alexstandardpod.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Meredith has overcome her fears of technology and we are excited to announce our Patreon is up and running! We appreciate everyone's continued support on this journey! 👑
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Alexander Standard Podcast @alexstandardpod.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
💔 Valentine's Day special with #DemetriustheBesieger! Hear about his many loves and losses. It's a tale you won't want to miss! 👑 #AlexanderStandardPod #HellenisticHistory #ListenNow
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Part One: Demetrius the Besieger of Cities
Demetrius is what you would call a "Beautiful Disaster." He was supposedly quite beautiful, but he was definitely a disaster. Trust us, however hard you've ever partied, Demetrius partied harder. But…
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So You Think You Can Rule Persia @rankingpersia.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
New episode out now! 👑 The world-conqueror sits upon his throne in glory but Herodotus taught us to count no living man happy. Witness Icarus graze the sun with his fingertips before reality brings everything crashing down.
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
I didn’t realize that quote posting wouldn’t show the post that was originally quoted, this is about Emmy Noether
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Literally named my first-born dog after her!
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Alexander Standard Podcast @alexstandardpod.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
In February of 281, the armies of #Seleukos and #Lysimachus met at the Battle of Corupedion, near Sardis in Anatolia 👑 . Learn more here
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Lysimachus
Lysimachus is the kind of guy who stands in the back of the room watching and waiting. He also fights lions but he'll surrender his entire army for a glass of water. He's a loving family man who…
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So You Think You Can Rule Persia @rankingpersia.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
New episode out now! 👑 Khosrow's reign starts out with him as a puppet to the Romans first and the nobility second, how does he go from that to being called the Victorious? It will take a lot of skill, a lot of luck, and even more hubris.
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Alexander Standard Podcast @alexstandardpod.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Welcome to the finale! When Pyrrhus sets his mind to something, he sticks to it… until he sees something shiny and declares war on it! Oh, and today we cut people in half, the baby elephant DOES appear, and frisbee claims another victim (seriously)! 👑
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Part Three: Pyrrhus of Epirus
Welcome to the finale! When Pyrrhus sets his mind to something, he sticks to it… until he sees something shiny and declares war on it! Oh, and today we cut people in half, the baby elephant DOES…
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Alexander Standard Podcast @alexstandardpod.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
What are you doing tomorrow? Attending Intelligent Speech of course! Use code "Alex" when buying your tickets! 👑
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Intelligent Speech Conference 2025 - Intelligent Speech Conference
Intelligent Speech 2025 “Deception”, is taking place Saturday, February 8th 2025 9 am Eastern, 6 am Pacific, 2 pm London time. You can attend the event live or catch up […]
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Alexander Standard Podcast @alexstandardpod.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Around January or February of 316, #Cassander laid siege to #Pydna, listen here buff.ly/4fVLVgU 👑
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Cassander
It’s CASSANDER!!!!! Apparently he did stuff… maybe… We do know he was there, somewhere, and there was some hubbub between him and Olympias. Oh but there’s also cannibalism and the last food delivery…
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Finally, it has been a while, but the Rexy Pod feed here on Bluesky is still active, and with several new additions to the family it has been updated. You can follow it to get all the latest posts from your favorite Rexy Pods. 👑 bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Once that's done, we'll finally finish our special episode on Lord Kelvin for the Patreon before getting back to covering our Nobel laureates. Thank you all for your patience as we've been dealing with busy schedules and wedding planning.
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Nobelesse Oblige @nobelessepod.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Hi all, it's been a bit so here's an update. We've finished the notes for our episode on the 2024 Nobel Prizes, and hope to record it soon. After that we will prepare our episode on last year's IgNobel Prizes.
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