Best Peter Konieczny Podcasts (2024)

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Medieval Fish with Richard Hoffmann 42:01

17h ago42:01

42:01

Part of both faith and fashion, fish was an important ingredient in the medieval diet. And because of this, medieval fishing was much more sophisticated than just a rod, a line, and a worm. This week, Danièle speaks with Richard Hoffmann about what people were eating, how they caught it, and how fish farming evolved over time. You can support this …

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The Art of Medieval Anatomy with Taylor McCall 38:41

8d ago38:41

38:41

These days, most of us have a good working knowledge of what’s going on with our internal organs. But in the Middle Ages, most people – even doctors – never got to see much of the inside of a human body. So, how did people conceive of our internal world? This week, Danièle speaks with Taylor McCall about what medieval people knew about internal med…

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Mary of Egypt with Sonia Velazquez 39:51

15d ago39:51

39:51

Medieval people spent a lot of time thinking about saints. But what they thought about saints wasn’t always what we might expect. Women saints with promiscuous backstories were fan favourites in the Middle Ages, and one of the most popular was St. Mary of Egypt. This week, Danièle speaks with Sonia Velázquez about St. Mary of Egypt, why she caught …

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How to Focus Like a Monk with Jamie Kreiner 44:21

26d ago44:21

44:21

We live in a world full of constant notifications, interruptions, and complications. If only we could get away from it all, the peace and quiet would allow us to concentrate. Or would it? This week, Danièle speaks with Jamie Kreiner about some new old strategies for concentration, courtesy of ancient and medieval monks. You can support this podcast…

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Medieval Hair with Emanuele Lugli 45:05

29d ago45:05

45:05

It may be an ordinary body part, but medieval people definitely had strong opinions about hair and what it said about you. This week, Emanuele Lugli returns to talk about hair, how it was used as a form of control, how it spilled out onto artists’ canvasses, and what this all has to do with bodily excrement. You can support The Medieval Podcast on …

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Dirty Books with Kate Rudy 45:00

1M ago45:00

45:00

Through grime, stains, and wax droplets, the filthiest, most well-loved manuscripts tell us the story of how medieval people used - and abused - their books. This week, Danièle speaks with Kate Rudy about what we can learn from the smudges the people of the Middle Ages left behind, how modern technology helps us figure it out, and why we should all…

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Introducing the Medieval Fox with Paul Wackers 32:00

1M ago32:00

32:00

Foxes were everywhere in the medieval world and the medieval imagination. But where do the ideas we have about foxes come from? This week, Danièle speaks with Paul Wackers about why foxes were loved and hated in the real world, in fables, and in the Christian imagination of the Middle Ages. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://ww…

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Rome and the Papacy with Jessica Wärnberg 45:29

2M ago45:29

45:29

He’s one of the most powerful figures in all of Western history, with influence not only over life and death, but over the immortal souls of billions of people over thousands of years. This week, Danièle speaks with Jessica Wärnberg about the role of the pope, his influence on Rome, and what happens when the holiest of men isn’t quite so holy. You …

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Medieval Charms with Katherine Storm Hindley 42:55

2M ago42:55

42:55

Like many people today, medieval people used charms, personal talismans, and amulets to help smooth their way through life. But just who used them? How did they use them? And what did the church think about such things? This week, Danièle speaks with Katherine Storm Hindley about charms in the Middle Ages. You can support this podcast on Patreon - …

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A Medieval Map of the World with Meredith Small 43:56

2M ago43:56

43:56

With a team of dedicated monks and lay brothers to help him, fifteenth-century Venetian Fra Mauro attempted to create the most accurate map of the world. This week, Danièle speaks with Meredith Small about this incredible mappamundi, what it contained, and how this landed Fra Mauro on the moon. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https:…

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Medieval Monsters with Charity Urbanski 43:49

3M ago43:49

43:49

They’re the things that go bump in the night, the creatures that storm your mead hall and eat your friends, the beings that wander restlessly from their graves. This week, Danièle speaks with Charity Urbanski about monsters in the medieval world. You can support the podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists…

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William of Auvergne with Lesley Smith 50:05

3M ago50:05

50:05

Some of the most important and influential figures of the Middle Ages were the big city bishops who ministered to rich and poor alike. But how did they tend to such a large and diverse flock? This week, Danièle speaks with Lesley Smith about William of Auvergne, the thirteenth-century upstart bishop of Paris who shaped a royal saint, changed the un…

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The 2024 pharma forecast 15:23

3M ago15:23

15:23

Join Isabel and Jade for this special episode of the GOLD podcast as three of last year's guests share their predictions for the pharmaceutical industry in 2024. The panel includes Matt Lewis from Inizio, Rick Hollis from Ipsen and Claudia Martinez from the Access to Medicine Foundation, all of whom share their predictions in their areas of experti…

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Carrying and Moving in the Middle Ages 28:17

3M ago28:17

28:17

In a time and place with a serious lack of pockets and built-in shelving, how and where did people carry and store their everyday stuff? This week, Danièle takes a look at carrying, packing, and moving in the Middle Ages. You can support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/medievalistsBy Medievalists.net

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Eleanor of Aquitaine with Karen Sullivan 40:39

3M ago40:39

40:39

She’s one of the most well-known figures in history: married to two kings, mother to three, and a powerful duchess in her own right. This week, Danièle speaks with Karen Sullivan about the legendary Eleanor of Aquitaine, her famous - and infamous - relationships, and what makes her such a fascinating subject for historians and fiction writers alike…

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Justice, Politics, and Death in Medieval Ireland with Joanna MacGugan 43:29

4M ago43:29

43:29

Often, the stories we tell about colonization focus on the takeovers themselves, and the circumstances that led up to them. But what happens to the people when the dust settles? How do they manage the clash of two cultures and often two law codes? And how do the stories they tell about themselves and each other help them navigate society? This week…

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2023: The Year in Review 36:42

4M ago36:42

36:42

This week, Danièle explores the big medieval news stories of 2023 in conversation with Peter Koniezcny, editor of Medievalists.net. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalistsBy Medievalists.net

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Saints and Feasts of the Holiday Season 28:16

4M ago28:16

28:16

In the Middle Ages, December meant a celebration of jolly old St. Nicholas along with a host of other sainted figures and important moments in the Christian story. This week, Danièle presents a quick guide to medieval holiday saints and feasts. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists…

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S06 E10: Nurturing the next generation of pharma leaders 21:42

4M ago21:42

21:42

The Season 6 finale of the GOLD podcast has landed! Tune in to hear Isabel and Jade present a discussion with Kinnari Patel, President and Chief Operating Officer, Rocket Pharmaceuticals. In this episode, Kinnari shares her thoughts on how the industry can engage the next generation of scientific leaders to propel itself into the future. Tune in to…

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Gender, Transgender and the Middle Ages with Alicia Spencer-Hall and Blake Gutt 55:11

4M ago55:11

55:11

In the past few years, trans and genderqueer issues have come to the forefront both in society and in the way scholars are approaching medieval studies. But what do these terms mean? And how do we apply them responsibly to the past? This week, Danièle speaks with Alicia Spencer-Hall and Blake Gutt about trans and genderqueer scholarship in medieval…

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S06 E09: A patient's right to thrive, not just survive 25:51

5M ago25:51

25:51

Tune in to the latest episode of the GOLD podcast which sees Isabel sit down for a chat with Wendy Bartie, Senior Vice President and General Manager, US Hematology and Cell Therapy, Bristol Myers Squibb. In the episode, Wendy discusses her passion for developing life-saving cancer drugs with less toxic side effects. Learn about how far the industry…

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Best Books of 2023 45:55

5M ago45:55

45:55

This week, Danièle continues the annual tradition of sharing some of her favourite books of the year, along with the top picks of Peter Konieczny, editor and co-founder of Medievalists.net. Danièle's list: Temptation Transformed: The Story of How the Forbidden Fruit Became an Apple, by Azzan Yadin-Israel Balthazar: A Black African King in Medieval …

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S06 E08: What motivates and challenges GOLD's guests? 11:36

5M ago11:36

11:36

For each episode of Season 6, the GOLD team has asked its podcast guests to reflect on the same question: what gets you up in the morning, and what keeps you up at night? As Season 6 nears its close, Isabel brings you a curated selection of insights from the leaders we have heard from so far. Tune in to find out what motivates these pharma aficiona…

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English Royal Mysteries 38:07

5M ago38:07

38:07

In honour of the new discoveries around the Princes in the Tower, Danièle delves into some other mysterious deaths and disappearances in English royal history. You can support The Medieval Podcast and Medievalists.net on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalistsBy Medievalists.net

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Bonus episode: Meet GOLD’s latest catalyst – Roche’s Dr Peter Ahnesorg 8:49

5M ago8:49

8:49

Tune in for a sneak peek of GOLD's latest Catalyst interview with Dr Peter Ahnesorg, Global Hematology Franchise Head, Roche. In this exclusive teaser of the full interview, Peter talks about why he left research for industry, Roche's commitment to ensuring equitable access to its medicines and what he believes are the qualities of a good leader to…

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The Deorhord with Hana Videen 40:47

5M ago40:47

40:47

Humans have always been fascinated by the birds and beasts of planet Earth, collecting and compiling information on their habits, habitats, and where they got their names. This week, Danièle speaks with Hana Videen about her contribution to the field: a brand new Old English bestiary. The Deorhord: An Old English Bestiary, by Hana Videen is publish…

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S06 E07: A high-speed chase for oncology innovation 17:34

5M ago17:34

17:34

Tune in to the latest episode of the GOLD podcast as Isabel and Jade present a discussion with Jaime Manzanera Gómez, EMEA Brand Director, Oncology, Eisai, who details how oncology teams can best increase the pace of innovation in the field. In this episode, Jaime shares his thoughts on the pace of innovation after the heights of COVID-19, how regu…

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The Well-Laden Ship: Medieval Proverbs 32:20

6M ago32:20

32:20

This week, Danièle and Peter Konieczny share profound - and profoundly odd - medieval proverbs from one of their favourite books of the Middle Ages: The Well-Laden Ship. The Well-Laden Ship, by Egbert of Liège, was translated by Robert Gary Babcock as part of the Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library. You can get details about the book at https://www.hup…

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S06 E06: Changing the tide on health inequities 22:00

6M ago22:00

22:00

Listen in to the newest episode of the GOLD podcast, in which Jade digs deep into the diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) space with Marion Brooks, Vice President and US Country Head, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, Novartis. In the interview, the pair discuss why Marion left a career in commercial for DE&I, the need for more action on health…

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S06 E05: Why HCPs are losing trust in pharma marketing 14:05

6M ago14:05

14:05

Tune in to a new episode of the GOLD podcast as hosts Isabel and Jade discuss a timely topic for the pharmaceutical industry: how to build trust with healthcare professionals. With a recent survey showing that 80% of HCPs don't trust the content the industry produces for them, the team look at the story behind the statistic. They explore where the …

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American Vikings with Martyn Whittock 43:43

6M ago43:43

43:43

For a thousand years – and especially the last two hundred or so – people have had a love affair with Vikings. But what do we know about the Norse voyages to the Americas? Why are Vikings so fascinating at this historical distance? And how do they fit into modern people’s ideas of identity? This week, Danièle speaks with Martyn Whittock about Vikin…

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S06 E04: Time to trade in the traditional marketing model? 24:26

6M ago24:26

24:26

Tune in to the latest instalment of the GOLD podcast, which sees Isabel and Jade present a conversation with Rick Hollis, Director of Business Excellence, Ipsen, about his views on how the pharmaceutical industry's customer engagement model needs to grow and evolve. Discover the highs and lows of creating meaningful marketing interactions with this…

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Bonus episode: Meet GOLD's latest catalyst - ImmunoGen’s Dr Andreas Konieczny 10:00

6M ago10:00

10:00

Tune into to this bonus episode and enjoy an exclusive preview of GOLD’s latest catalyst interview with Dr Andreas Konieczny, Vice President and Head of Medical Affairs Europe, ImmunoGen. In this teaser of the full interview, Isabel and Jade digest Andreas's thoughts on using medical affairs teams to drive drug launches, how to help different perso…

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Chivalry and Courtesy with Danièle Cybulskie 39:13

6M ago39:13

39:13

This week, guest host Peter Konieczny interviews Danièle about her new book Chivalry and Courtesy: Medieval Manners for a Modern World. You can support this podcast and Medievalists.net on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalistsBy Medievalists.net

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S06 E03: Investigating the reality of rare disease research 28:12

6M ago28:12

28:12

Discover the reality behind the expectations of rare disease research and drug development with Isabel and Jade as they present a discussion with Dr Ian Winburn, Vice President, Global Lead for Rare Hematology, Pfizer. Tune in to hear Ian and Isabel discuss the current pharmaceutical landscape for rare diseases, including discussions around clinica…

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How to Be a Five-Minute Medievalist 36:36

6M ago36:36

36:36

This week, in celebration of her first two books becoming available on Patreon, Danièle discusses five ways to become a better medievalist, five minutes at a time. You can now buy two of Danièle's books on our Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists/shopBy Medievalists.net

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S06 E02: Do happy employees equal better innovation? 27:57

7M ago27:57

27:57

Tune in to the latest episode of the GOLD podcast as Nate Cope, Chief Operating Officer, Otsuka Europe, details how companies can drive innovation by being a great place to work. In this episode, Nate reveals the story behind his passion for prioritising people, what companies should and shouldn't do in their mission to become more people-centric a…

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How Often Do You Think About the Crusades? 27:47

7M ago27:47

27:47

In light of the TikTok trend asking, "How often do you think about the Roman Empire?" Danièle discusses how to gently correct misguided assumptions about history in the people we love. You can support this podcast and Medievalists.net on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalistsBy Medievalists.net

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S06 E01: Taking the pulse of digital health 35:19

7M ago35:19

35:19

The GOLD podcast is back on the airwaves! Join Isabel and Jade every Tuesday as they speak to a new bunch of inspiring leaders from the pharmaceutical industry. The first interviewee of the season is Parveen Jayia, Therapy Area Head, Breast and Gynaecological Cancers, AstraZeneca, who talks to GOLD about the role digital health can play in the futu…

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Leading the Rebellion with Jason Kingsley 55:45

7M ago55:45

55:45

For the better part of a millennium, people have been applying the tenets of chivalry to their personal lives in order to give themselves moral and ethical targets to tilt at. But what does it look like to apply medieval ideals to the twenty-first century? And what does it mean to walk the walk of knighthood in a high-tech society? This week, Daniè…

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Wonders and Rarities with Travis Zadeh 43:25

7M ago43:25

43:25

One of the favourite activities of medieval scholars was to write massive encyclopedias, distilling every last detail of the known world into book form to share with an insatiably curious public. This week, Danièle speaks with Travis Zadeh about a thirteenth-century bestseller written by a scholar named Qazwini, who brought together natural philoso…

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Trees and Religion in Early Medieval England with Michael Bintley 37:40

7M ago37:40

37:40

We know that trees were a fundamental part of early medieval society, technology, and culture, but how did pagan communities preserve and adapt their thinking about trees in the face of increasing Christian missionary activity? This week, Danièle speaks with Michael D.J. Bintley about the evolving role of trees in early medieval England. You can su…

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Christy Siegel on striving for disability inclusion 9:20

8M ago9:20

9:20

In this final GOLD Nugget of the series, Jade reflects on her conversation with season finale guest Christy Seigel, General Manager, Breast and Women's Cancers Portfolio, Novartis US Oncology, from her episode ‘Going the extra mile for patients with disabilities’. In this episode, Jade picks out her favourite anecdote Christy shared, which was how …

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Sarah Jarvis on hitting the mark with medical education 4:22

8M ago4:22

4:22

It is time for the third ‘GOLD nugget’ from Season 5, and Jade is highlighting her favourite insight shared by Sarah Jarvis, Global Lead for the Medical Consulting Practice, ZS, from her episode with colleague Sunil John, ‘Meeting customer needs in medical affairs’. In this clip, Sarah shares findings from ZS's latest Medical Affairs Outlook report…

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Gallows with Kenneth Duggan 51:15

8M ago51:15

51:15

This week, Danièle speaks with Kenneth Duggan about capital crime in medieval England, how the community was involved in the justice system, and some of the unexpected events that might happen at a gallows. You can support this podcast and Medievalists.net on Patreon - go to https://www.patreon.com/medievalists…

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Sunil Verma on balancing the now with the future 6:29

8M ago6:29

6:29

In the second episode of GOLD nuggets, Isabel looks back at her conversation with Dr Sunil Verma, Global Head of Oncology, Medical, AstraZeneca, in which the two discussed the journey to transforming cancer care. In this particular clip, Sunil delves into what motivates him to wake up in the morning and what industry challenge can keep him awake at…

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Philippe Kirby on the art of collecting customer feedback 5:56

8M ago5:56

5:56

As the GOLD team prepare for the next season of the podcast, take a walk down memory lane with Isabel and Jade as they share their GOLD Nuggets from Season 5. In the first of these special bonus episodes, Isabel looks back at the very first episode of Season 5, featuring Philippe Kirby, Global Head of Channel Engagement and Execution, MSD. Isabel p…

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The Templars in Britain with Steve Tibble 56:40

8M ago56:40

56:40

Myths and conspiracies aside, the real medieval Templars were indeed a formidable fighting force, as well as being financially savvy diplomats at many of the major courts of the time. This week, Danièle speaks with Steve Tibble about the Templars' role in Britain and Ireland, their activities on and off the battlefield, and some of the major politi…

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Medieval Advice from a Mother to a Son 35:09

8M ago35:09

35:09

This week, Danièle catches us up on what's been happening lately, and reads some advice written by Dhuoda, a Carolingian woman, for her teenaged son. You can learn more about the Patreon for Medievalists.net and The Medieval Podcast at https://www.patreon.com/medievalistsBy Medievalists.net

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Season finale: Going the extra mile for patients with disabilities 27:45

9M ago27:45

27:45

To bring season 5 of the GOLD podcast to a close, join Jade as she sits down with Christy Seigel, General Manager, Breast and Women’s Cancers Portfolio, Novartis US Oncology, to discuss the importance of disability inclusion in the pharmaceutical industry. In this episode, Jade and Christy unpick her transition from general medicine to women’s canc…

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