OK, I am now working on the next podcast (Season Two, Episode Nine). This will feature Mark Schauss of Russian Rulers History Podcast. Mark will make the case that there are connections between the Russian Czars and Ancient Rome, what’s more we will find out a little about Mark in a personal interview. The title of this podcast is: “A Caesar By Any Other Name Is Still A Caesar.” This podcast will also include listener calls, and a dramatic narration of a man that could have been a Caesar but felt there were just too many Caesars for him to be confortable with the title.
In addition, Season Two, Episode Ten will feature the author and comedian Natalie Haynes who has written the book The Ancient Guide to Modern Life. It is a comedic treat and intellectual feast of comparing the knowledge of the classics to the issues we struggle with today. The title of this podcast is apt: “Nothing New Under the Sun. Get over it.” This episode will include a dramatic narration of a chicklit with a familar Aeneid twist.
I keenly aware that its been a while since the last post. Both interviews will be posted just a week apart. So expect to see Episode 9 & 10 soon.
Rob Cain has traveled extensively through Europe, Italy, and Egypt. He was formerly on active duty with the United States Army. He is a fan of history, and enjoys reading books on the history of Rome. He currently has a podcast presentation on itunes and hipcast. The blog is for the free and open discussion of Ancient Rome based on Mr. Cain's observations noted in his podcast. Most episodes start out with an original dramatic narration written by Mr. Cain. In the podcasts he will include his own unique commentary, and interviews with subject matter experts. Comments are welcome and will be highlighted on the show. 
Episode 10, “Nothing New Under the Sun. Get Over it”, features the book, “The Ancient Guide to Modern Life” written by author, comedian, and TV commentator Natalie Haynes.” Whether political, cultural, or social, there are endless parallels between the ancient and modern worlds. Whether it's the murder of Caesar or the political assassination of Thatcher; the narrative arc of the hit HBO series, The Wire, or that of Oedipus; the popular enthusiasm for the Emperor Titus or President Obama – over and over again we can be seen to be living very much like people did 2,000 or more years ago. It's time for us to re-examine the past. Our lives are infinitely richer if we take the time to look at what the Greeks and Romans have given us in politics and law, religion and philosophy and education, and to learn how people really lived in Athens, Rome, Sparta and Alexandria. 
This is a book with a serious point to make but the author isn't just a classicist but a comedian and broadcaster who has made television and radio documentaries about humor, education and Dorothy Parker. This is a book for us all, not for an elite.
