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“I really enjoyed the podcast. I initially started because I wanted to know why we entered the conflict in the 1990's. Any updates?”Read full review »
Cbcoffeeguy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/24
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“Great summary of Yugoslav history from the arrival of the Slavs in the 8th century to the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and WW2. Covers the history in great detail and provides a neutral perspective.”
baaza327 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/31/24
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“swerves a lot of myth and serves a dense yet palatable timeline of southeastern europe’s fascinating history”
guns4fun&food via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/22/24
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“Enjoyable every time, and puts together a compelling narrative in each episode.”
Cop Shoot Cop via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/24
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“One of the best history podcasts I’ve listened to
Unfortunately it stops early in WW2, PLEASE come back and finish the story”
TJwheelie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/24
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“It looks like this podcast has come to an end. The author in their last episode said there would be new episodes in 2023. We were just getting into the really good stuff.”
acolic via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/11/24
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“A well researched podcast dealing with the very complicated history of the Balkans and countries comprising the former Yugoslavia.”
Duci78 via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
07/22/23
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“One of my favorite podcasts, always very interesting to listen to!
I wish it updated more often though. Then again, the host said that she’s finishing up a new episode so yay, hype!”
rybak.a.k via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
05/08/23
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“Hi Alex, I hope you see this review.
My fiancée and I want to thank you for the effort you’ve gone to so far on your podcast.
We’re 5 weeks into a trip around the Balkans and your podcast has given us an incredible insight into the history and culture of the area, as well as helped so much in our...”Read full review »
pfibenj via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/16/23
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“This podcast is unlike anything I have listened to in a very long time! It is very well put together and the story telling is relatively humerus but still telling the real history of the region! You HAVE to listen to this!”
//chameleon\\ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/23
“Alex,
I love your show! I’ve listened to it twice, and it was just as good the second time XD I started listening while traveling in Croatia, and it has inspired me to want to travel to the rest of the Balkans as well.
Please keep going! Can’t wait to continue the story. Much love from...”Read full review »
kate_from_california via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/22
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“My husband and I were on vacation in Croatia and Bosnia and in our quest to better understand the region, discovered this podcast. It’s really well scripted, with good information, and is told in a way that is engaging and pulls you along. We’re only through season one and are already back home,...”Read full review »
RobynTheWriter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/22
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“Great listen, wish there was more to go through.”
jesterzworld via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/24/22
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“Love this podcast. Well balanced history but we are just getting to WW2 and no more narrative episodes. Is it done ?”
dandubbs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/22
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“Great work!”
Nael Simmerhorn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/11/22
“As a native Croatian speaker with some familiarity of historical places and people, I could not understand some of the references made because of the pronunciation. I appreciate the research that went into this, but am very disappointed with how little attention the host paid to pronunciation.”
dappntd1$2& via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/02/22
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“I wanted to find out more about Croatia on a recent trip (it turns out Croatian history is inextricably linked to the other Balkan states) so I gave this a go. I was astounded by the depth of knowledge and research for the region and listened for lots of back-to-back episodes. It would be so easy...”Read full review »
peacoj via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/24/21
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“Thank you very much for this exceptional history of the Slavic Balkans, the Ottoman and the AustroHungarian empires. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested or has personal ties to the region. Well done Alex! This is an absolute masterpiece.”
nt266 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/24/21
“As a Croatian-American, I’ve always wanted to learn more about my culture, but the sources available in English are limited, especially if you want to go before the 1990s. And as important as the 90s are, my family left during the WWI era, so my own ties with the region predate the conflicts of...”Read full review »
Happy Japanese Learner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/21
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“Fascinating podcast which is well researched and presented”
iamhananah via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/30/21
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“Good podcast”
ihgdghhjiifd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/21
“I picked up this podcast after watching documentaries on the breakup of Yugoslavia in the 90s. I had no idea what an eventful history the region has had. The podcast is rich with information and demands your full attention — not something to put on and half pay attention to. Really...”Read full review »
atravis24 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/31/20
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“If you’re interested in the Balkans, you’ll love this podcast. In depth, with thorough research putting together a cool podcast, without stat after stat dulling down the feelings of the time.
I can’t wait for each podcast to come out.
If you’re a history nerd like me, check this out.”
Mitchapalooza85 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/21/20
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“Love the enthusiasm expressed for the subject! Great knowledge presented in a very accessible way; easy to understand and clearly delivered. Like the elements of humour too! Thanks for the effort that goes into making these episodes :)”
Trudieloux via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/09/20
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“I’ve been listening to history podcasts for years, and I read a lot of history, as well. This podcast is excellently done, both as podcasts are concerned, and also in the way it tells a historical narrative. 6 stars.”
PrivatePigg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/20
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“Alex does an amazing job in providing a balanced account of a what is generally a complicated and disputed historical period in the Balkans. Great job!”
PekoBCN via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
04/25/20
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“Thank you Alex for your generous sharing of time, energy, research and knowledge.
I’ve enjoyed the series and look forward, hopefully, to future issues.
I married into a Dalmatia family and visited last year. It provided context and location understanding to your podcast. Your podcast also made...”Read full review »
Merida905 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/19/20
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“Maybe we could all chip in and buy Alex a decent mic & audio mixer :-)”
pedrobmalo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/20
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“I just wish it were recorded better..”
Ken Preiser via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/20
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“Started listening to this a couple of years ago when on holiday in Slovenia. It’s always high quality and engaging. I’ve learnt so much I don’t know that I didn’t know. Just wish episodes were more frequent.”
wrrice via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/23/19
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“Very interesting but it just stopped short of the times I was interested in from the Tito time towards the nineties”
robmacko via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/23/19
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“Great work Alex. Balkan history can be really fragmented and often driven by nationalist agendas but you manage to cut though all that rubbish and provide an unbiased account. Thanks so much!”
Gavranic via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/18/19
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“This is such a great podcast. The minutes fly by listening to Alex, he is able to create an engaging, incredibly well-researched and entertaining program. Congratulations and thank you for sharing your research with us!”
MoninaL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/19
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“Agree with above—great content! Just wish it wasn’t physically painful to listen to it!
Reeeally needs to invest in some sound engineering. He oscillates between too quiet to hear and PAINFULLY SHRILL with no in-between. I adjusted all the settings I could to account for it and still a painful...”Read full review »
MineMasta via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/19
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“Seriously splendid work. From a Polish perspective, the history of southern Slavs was never really thought in school so it is super interesting to understand differences and similarities between the history of north and south of Slav lands:)”
Mithape via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/19
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“We started listening to this podcast on a road trip around Croatia, and it’s kept us company on quite a few road trips since! We’re really enjoying learning more about the history, and the way Alex presents is excellent - we find ourselves actively rooting for different figures!”
Meloptorus Shark via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/03/19
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“Fascinating story, addictively told. The mixture of serious research and enthusiastic narration is so hard to pull off without irritating or boring the listener (see many other historical podcasts) but he triumphs here.”
StacemeisterUK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/27/19
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“Fantastic.”
Eric the Kinh via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/11/19
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“Praise for the effort, in attempting to tell the history of Southern Europe with objectivity. Currently, there are almost no local historians who do not corrupt the historical study with political science, or worse, national ideology. They can not be read or referenced. For now, the local people...”Read full review »
Sanel Bećič via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/08/19
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“When is the next episode coming out”
Peropeki via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/05/19
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“The podcast could help disentangle the complex and intense history of this part of Europe, for anyone interested in the root of the conflict between the different components of ex-Yugoslavia.”
andrușk via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
05/25/19
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“I've been a huge fan of Ralph's for years. This is a great replacement for the radio show (which went to $h1+ after Ralph). Keep up the excellent work!”Read full review »
Wildling9 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/11/18
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“This young man, has put a lot of research into the subject. It is well thought out, very well executed, and I cannot say enough how this podcast keeps me Listening over and over. Please keep up the good work, and if you ever finish this podcast, move onto another subject that you enjoy. I will...”Read full review »
TraerIa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/18
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“You asked for correction on pronunciation;
In the UK we say “SKISUM” not “SHISUM” when using the word ‘Schism’”
ratso rizzini via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/23/18
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“Exactly what a history podcast should be - clear, concise and unbiased. The author does a wonderful job of distilling the information to what is most essential, considering the complexity of the subject and the limitations of the podcast format. Looking forward to more!”
Agent 071 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/05/18
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“This podcast presents the history of Yugoslavia is a way that can be easily understood and enjoyed by all! The host’s passion is contagious, and he clearly knows what he’s talking about! Well worth a listen!”
WI Appraiser via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/18
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“Covers an exceedingly difficult and complex history in an engaging way. Host is fun, too - narration doesn't get tediously boring like some other history podcasts.”Read full review »
Xsees via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/18
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“I was surprised to see that this didn’t have a higher rating. The host is expansive, thorough and considered in his detailed exploration of his history of the Balkans. His occasional interviews and material from his field work/travel, are great post notes on the relevance of the history of the...”Read full review »
Jacobcp via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/06/18
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