Length: 39 minutes
Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legacy/id1711362652?i=1000644373276
I like the theory behind this podcast. Spending 4 episodes going through the lives of important historical figures. Today I listened to Episode I of Gorbachev. So far the podcast has covered Napoleon, Cecil Rhodes, Picasso, and currently Gorbachev. The hosts of the podcast are Afua Hirsch and Peter Frankopan.
The podcast begins with the funeral of Gorbachev and outlines his legacy in the west and in Russia. Then it jumps back to Gorbachev’s birth. I like the set up. We hear what his legacy is and then the hosts ask if it is justified. They then will outline his life.
The title of this podcast is slightly misleading. The Boy from Stavropol led me to believe this episode would focus on his early years. Yet 25 minutes into the podcast he has already become the leader of the Soviet Union at the age of 54. I would like to have seen more information about his early years or a different title so that my expectations would have been different.
The hosts provided some details about Gorbachev’s life and then they would insert their commentary. They work together pretty well and it was a quick listen. I will listen to the rest of this season on Gorbachev and then decide if this podcast is added to my library.
As they barreled along in the subway Alexander turned to Sammy and asked “who are your heroes?”
“Like me personally?”
“Societal. In my age there were Achilles, Odysseus, Ajax and so many more. I want to know who the new heroes are.”
“Those are Greek dudes right?”
“Yes.” Alexander said disdainfully.
“Hey, don’t get mad at me cus I ain’t super booky?”
“I assume that means you don’t read much.”
“The last time I picked up a book was like third grade man. I live in the streets.”
“You have no place of domicile?”
“Dom a what?”
“A dwelling. A place where you sleep.”
“You take things too literally. I’m just sayin I was always roaming the streets. I had an apartment. It was small, so I spent as much time as possible outside in the city.”
“Who are the heroes of your age?” Alexander asked trying to get the conversation back on track.”
“I don’t know man. Everyone is so divided these days.” Sammy hedged as he looked around the subway to see who might be listening.
“Do you know of the Trojan War?”
“That’s the one with the horse. Right?”
“I have much to ...
