I Love HTTOTW

Last year, 2025, I was a top listener (top 2%) for the How to Take Over the World podcast according to my Spotify Wrapped. HTTOTW is a podcast by Ben Wilson covering biographies of the greats—people like Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, etc.

Aside from the general topic, which aligns with my interests, I particularly like the way the creator, Ben Wilson, narrates and presents each episode. He speaks excellently, makes no assumptions when communicating, and is very detailed yet relatable in his speech. He provides rich enough context regardless of the time in history, making it easier for me to properly understand the story. Each episode is filled with a balance of seriousness, enthusiasm, sadness, and humor. I also love the background sounds he occasionally adds to capture the seriousness or intensity of an event, which makes it compelling.

I also like that he cites his sources and succinctly separates his thoughts or “endnotes” as he calls them, from the main narrative. All of this makes his podcast pleasant to the ears; i just keep coming back for more and more.