Royally Screwed

by Denim Creek

A bi-weekly show exploring the greatest, worst, and craziest rulers throughout human history. How did a man trick his way into becoming a Russian Czar? Did Caligula actually wage war against the ocean? Was Alexander really that Great? Get your answers and learn about some lesser known rulers who you might learn to love or love to hate.

Podcast episodes

  • Episode 77: The Manchukuo Candidate

    Episode 77: The Manchukuo Candidate

    This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about Puyi, the final emperor of the Qing Dynasty-- the last dynasty of Imperial China. We'll see how one man can be born into extreme privilege, lose that privilege, gain it back again... and then lose it again... and then gain it back... and then... Well, it's a long story. Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Homegrown Style” - Macy’s Voice, “NEW BEGINNINGS” - Lift Up Music, “Always There” - Table Etiquette, “Sail Away With Me” - Von Meyer, “Underwater Junkyard” - T. Morri, “Mysterious Package” - Kikoru, “Reconcile” - Peter Sandberg, “In Next Life” - Uneasy Copyright 2024, Denim Creek Productions

  • Episode 76: Out of Legends– King Arthur (Pt 3)

    Episode 76: Out of Legends– King Arthur (Pt 3)

    This week on Royally Screwed, we’re once again talking about a possible candidate behind the legends of King Arthur. This time around, we have two candidates: Riothamus of Britain (or Gaul) and Artuir mac Aedain, a prince of Gaelic Ireland and Scotland. We'll also put an end to the legends of Arthur as we learn about his fate at the brutal Battle of Camlann. Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Forest Walk” - Alexander Nakarada, “Epic Cinematic Inspiration Piano” - Protraxx, “Upbeat Stomp Rock” - Alexey Anisimov Copyright 2024, Denim Creek Productions

  • Episode 75: Mother Knows Best

    Episode 75: Mother Knows Best

    This week on Royally Screwed, we’re continuing the Julio-Claudian saga. Before we go down the winding road that is the reign of Emperor Nero, let's talk about his mother, Agrippina the Younger. One of the few Julio-Claudian woman to truly be able to be called "Empress of Rome", we'll see how the love of a mother can make or break a young emperor. Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Action rock_full” - Radio_Parma, “Glitz at the Ritz” - Jules Gaia, “Time For Cadillac” - Cooloop, “12th Floor Party” - Jules Gaia Copyright 2024, Denim Creek Productions

  • Episode 74: Unearthing the Rule of Tutankhamun

    Episode 74: Unearthing the Rule of Tutankhamun

    This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about Pharaoh Tutankhamun. While the name may be famous, what exactly did the boy-king do during his rule? Well, his reign was actually a very important period for restoring Egypt from an age of chaos. Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “The Crossroads” - Lindsey Abraham, “Glitz at the Ritz” - Jules Gaia, “Neroli” - Ennio Máno, “In Next Life” - Uneasy, “Beginner’s Luck” - White Bones Copyright 2024, Denim Creek Productions

  • Episode 73: Praise Sun, And Only the Sun

    Episode 73: Praise Sun, And Only the Sun

    This week on Royally Screwed, we’re talking about Akhenaten, a pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt who would attempt to do away with the old polytheistic religion of his kingdom in order to devote everything to a lesser known sun god. Subscribe for more episodes as they come. Twitter: @Denim_Creek Instagram: denimcreekpro Music: Intro/Outro: “Life O’ the Lavish” - Jules Gaia, “Vapour” - Osoku, “Always There” - Table Etiquette, “Beginner’s Luck” - White Bones, “Homegrown Style” - Macy’s Voice, “Archipelago Exploration” - Christian Andersen Copyright 2024, Denim Creek Productions