Study The Greats

Michael Jackson famously said, "Study the greats and become greater." On this podcast, we do just that, exploring the influential moments and figures that have shaped history. Through interviews with historians and solo episodes, we dive into the lives and legacies of history’s most impactful people, unpacking their stories and the events that defined their eras.

Study The Greats is a history podcast hosted by Charif, with 52 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Charif hosts Study The Greats, a history show with 52 episodes published.

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  I Spent 100 Hours Studying Arnold Schwarzenegger, Here’s What I Learned

  Jun 7, 202552 minS0

  <p>What happens when you study Arnold Schwarzenegger for 100 hours?</p><p>This video is the result. I read every book. I watched every interview. I dissected his mindset, routines, and strategies. Then I built a blueprint that you can use to upgrade your own life.</p><p>Arnold transformed himself from a poor farm boy in Austria into Mr. Olympia, a Hollywood icon, and the Governor of California. How? </p><p>He mastered eight timeless lessons that anyone can apply, especially if you are an ambitious entrepreneur or high performer looking to win.</p><p>This video is for...

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  How Roosevelt And J.P. Morgan Saved America From Collapse

  May 20, 20251h 1mS0

  <p>📚 My list of 100 history books that will change your life: https://charif.beehiiv.com/subscribe</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation with Gerard Helferich, author of An Unlikely Trust, we explore the high-stakes relationship between President Theodore Roosevelt and financier J.P. Morgan. One was the most powerful man in America. The other ruled Wall Street. What happened when their worlds collided?</p><p><br></p><p>Helferich breaks down how a moral crusader and a financial titan, two men with fundamentally different values, managed to put aside their differences to save the American economy from collapse. The...

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  Alexander the Great Used Religion Like a Weapon | F.S. Naiden

  May 13, 202552 minS0

  <p>In this conversation with Professor F.S. Naiden, author of Soldier, Priest, and God: A Life of Alexander the Great, we delve into how Alexander the Great utilized religion to consolidate and maintain control over his vast empire.</p><p><br></p><p>Naiden presents a compelling portrait of Alexander not just as a military genius but as a figure who adeptly engaged with the religious customs of the diverse cultures within his empire. From performing ceremonies to be recognized as pharaoh in Egypt to adopting local deities and rituals, Alexander's strategic use of religion played a crucial role...

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  Elon Musk vs Peter Thiel: The War That Built PayPal | Jimmy Soni

  May 6, 20251h 28mS0

  <p>🎁 Giveaway: Jimmy is giving away a few copies of The Founders to podcast listeners. To enter, just send him an email: jimmyasoni@gmail.com</p><p><br /></p><p>📚 My list of 100 history books that will change your life - https://charif.beehiiv.com/subscribeJimmy Soni is an award-winning author and biographer known for his deep research into the stories of groundbreaking innovators. </p><p><br /></p><p>One of his books, The Founders, tells the explosive true story of PayPal’s rise and the fierce rivalry between Elon Musk’s X.com and Peter Thiel’s Confinity, revealing how a group...

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  Socrates: From Warrior To Philosopher | Armand D’Angour

  Apr 29, 20251h 20mS0

  <p>Armand D’Angour is a British classicist, musician, and professor at Oxford University. He specializes in ancient Greek culture, literature, and music and is known for his groundbreaking work in reconstructing ancient Greek music. He is the author of several books including Socrates in Love, which reimagines the early life of Socrates and the woman who may have inspired his philosophy.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, D'Angour takes us into the hidden life of Socrates, exploring how love, ambition, military service, and personal tragedy shaped one of history’s greatest thinkers. We uncover a side of Socr...

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