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How to Take Over the World

Ben Wilson

History

Education

Frequency: 1 episode/22d. Total Eps: 160

Anyone who has achieved greatness has, in part, patterned themselves after those who came before. Napoleon learned from Charlemagne, Charlemagne learned from Caesar, and Caesar learned from Alexander the Great. This podcast analyzes the lives of some of the greatest men and women to ever live. By examining their strategies, tactics, mindset, and work habits, How to Take Over the World helps you understand the great ones, so that you can follow in their footsteps.

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04/08/2026
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Peter (Free Preview)

Episode 92

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 • Duration 02:10

Simon Peter was Jesus's top guy. But he also denied him three times, and constantly got in trouble for misunderstanding Jesus's message. In this episode we dissect what eventually made him a great follower, and leader. ----- This is a subscriber-only episode. To subscribe, go to takeoverpod.supercast.com. To request a free subscription or to inquire about speaking engagements, email ben@takeoverpod.com * This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Go to HelixSleep.com/TakeOverPod for 20% off your purchase. * This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Go to Incogni.com/takeover for 60% off. ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jesus

Episode 91

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 • Duration 01:16:05

Jesus of Nazareth was the son of a carpenter. He never traveled further than 150 miles from his home in his adult life. So how did the movement he founded come to dominate the world, bringing in billions of followers? On this episode, we explore his life, his impact, and how he was able to build such a powerful movement. ----- Sponsors: Speechify - Go to speechify.com/ben to get 15% off Speechify Premium Gains In Bulk - Go to gainsinbulk.com/pages/ben and use code Ben for $20 and a free shaker. HTTOTW Premium - Get all episodes, end notes, mini-episodes, and more at takeoverpod.supercast.com ----- Sources: The New Testament In Its World by NT Wright Jesus: A Biography from a Believer by Paul Johnson The New Testament - The King James Version * This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Go to HelixSleep.com/TakeOverPod for 20% off your purchase. * This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Go to Incogni.com/takeover for 60% off. ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Hamilton Guide to Taking Over the World (preview)

Episode 82

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 • Duration 16:17

The ten-step guide to being Alexander Hamilton. In the endnotes section, I also discuss: My review of Hamilton the Musical (👎🏻👎🏻) Whether Hamilton was right-wing or left-wing If Hamilton was gay His family life His relationship with Angelica + more! --- To subscribe, sign up at takeoverpod.supercast.com If you are a student or can't afford a premium subscription right now, email me at Ben@takeoverpod.com and we'll get you taken care of. * This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Go to HelixSleep.com/TakeOverPod for 20% off your purchase. * This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Go to Incogni.com/takeover for 60% off. ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Legacy of Alexander Hamilton (Part 2)

Episode 81

Thursday, June 20, 2024 • Duration 01:37:03

Alexander Hamilton was the greatest and most indispensable of the American founding fathers. On this episode we see how he made such lasting contributions to the US system of government. Points of discussion: The Newburgh Conspiracy The Constitutional Convention The Federalist Papers Hamilton's time as Secretary of the Treasury The Reynolds Affair The Quasi-War The Adams Pamphlet His duel with Aaron Burr + more --- Sponsors: Speechify - Get an edge by processing information faster. Use this link for 15% off Speechify. Premium Tier - Subscribe for all my guide episodes, endnotes, and mini-episodes --- Sources: Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow The Life of Alexander Hamilton by John C Hamilton --- Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson * This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Go to HelixSleep.com/TakeOverPod for 20% off your purchase. * This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Go to Incogni.com/takeover for 60% off. ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Rise of Alexander Hamilton (Part 1)

Episode 80

Thursday, June 13, 2024 • Duration 56:27

Alexander Hamilton was the greatest and most indispensable of the American founding fathers. (At least that's my contention). On this episode, I begin to describe what made him so great, I talk about his origins and education, and some of the habits and strategies he used to become one of America's leading men before the age of 25. --- Sponsors: Premium Tier - Subscribe for all my guide episodes, endnotes, and mini-episodes Becoming the Main Character --- Sources: Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow The Life of Alexander Hamilton by John C Hamilton --- Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson Research assistance by Camille Doom * This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Go to HelixSleep.com/TakeOverPod for 20% off your purchase. * This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Go to Incogni.com/takeover for 60% off. ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Washington vs Cato with Alex Petkas

Episode 79

Sunday, June 2, 2024 • Duration 01:09:42

In this conversation with Alex Petkas of the Cost of Glory podcast, we talk about one of Washington's great inspirations in life: Cato The Younger. We discuss why he was so taken with his life, what it means to be a modern day Cato, some of out top takeaways from the life of Cato and Washington, and more. Enjoy! --- Sponsors: Cost of Glory How to Take Over the World Premium Podramp.io - Work with us to make podcasts - You can send me an email at contact@podramp.io * This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Go to HelixSleep.com/TakeOverPod for 20% off your purchase. * This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Go to Incogni.com/takeover for 60% off. ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Washington Guide to Taking Over the World (Free Preview)

Episode 78

Saturday, May 25, 2024 • Duration 08:41

What was the key to George Washington's success that made him such a beloved president and leader? On this subscriber-only episode, we dive deeper into his playbook and go through the endnotes - more interesting side stories and random information about Washington and his life. --- To subscribe go to takeoverpod.supercast.com. Like this podcast and want to create one like it? Email contact@podramp.io or learn more at podramp.io * This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Go to HelixSleep.com/TakeOverPod for 20% off your purchase. * This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Go to Incogni.com/takeover for 60% off. ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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President George Washington (Part 3)

Episode 77

Monday, May 20, 2024 • Duration 01:00:55

How did George Washington shape the future of the United States of America as its first president? In this episode, we examine his presidency, his post-presidency, his death, and his legacy. --- Sponsors: How to Take Over the World Premium --- Sources: Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow George Washington and the New Nation: 1783-1793 George Washington: Anguish and Farewell 1793-1799 --- Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson * This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Go to HelixSleep.com/TakeOverPod for 20% off your purchase. * This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Go to Incogni.com/takeover for 60% off. ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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George Washington: Revolutionary General (Part 2)

Episode 76

Friday, May 10, 2024 • Duration 01:07:29

George Washington is one of the most celebrated and beloved leaders of all time. What was it about Washington that made him such an effective leader? On this episode, we explore the making of George Washington: How he rose from relatively mundane origins to become the head of the American revolution. --- Sponsors: How to Take Over the World Premium Speechify - Get an edge by processing information faster. Use this link for 15% off Speechify. --- Sources: Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow George Washington in the American Revolution (1775-1783) --- Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson Research assistance by Camille Doom * This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Go to HelixSleep.com/TakeOverPod for 20% off your purchase. * This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Go to Incogni.com/takeover for 60% off. ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Making of George Washington

Episode 75

Friday, May 3, 2024 • Duration 01:07:57

George Washington is one of the most celebrated and beloved leaders of all time. What was it about Washington that made him such an effective leader? On this episode, we explore the making of George Washington: How he rose from relatively mundane origins to become the head of the American revolution. --- --- Sources: Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow George Washington: The Forge of Experience by James Thomas Flexner On Seriousness --- Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson Research assistance by Camille Doom * This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep. Go to HelixSleep.com/TakeOverPod for 20% off your purchase. * This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Go to Incogni.com/takeover for 60% off. ----- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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