FROM OPEN AIR TO ON THE AIR! Join WNYC and The Public Theater as we bring Free Shakespeare in the Park to the airwaves with William Shakespeare’s RICHARD II. Brought to you in a serialized radio broadcast over four nights, listen as the last of the divinely anointed monarchs descends and loses it all. When King Richard banishes his cousin Henry Bolingbroke and deprives him of his inheritance, he unwittingly creates an enemy who will ultimately force him from the throne. One of the Bard’s onl ...
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The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare, is the first of the history series that continues with Parts 1 and 2 of King Henry IV and with The Life of King Henry V. At the beginning of the play, Richard II banishes his cousin Henry Bolingbroke from England. Bolingbroke later returns with an army and the support of some of the nobility, and he deposes Richard. Richard is separated from his beloved Queen, imprisoned, and later murdered. By the end of the play, Bolingbroke has been ...
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The later Hohenstaufen, Henry VI, Philipp von Schwaben, Otto IV, Frederick II and Konradin cover some of the most famous events of the High Middle Ages. The capture of Richard the Lionheart, the conquest of Sicily, the battle of Bouvines, the Fifth Crusade, the court of Frederick II, Cortenuova and the epic final struggle between the pope and the emperor. This is a narrative history in weekly 25-30 minute episodes that had initially been published in the History of the Germans Podcast. This ...
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Talking about popular conceptions of the Middle Ages and their historical realities. Join Richard Abels to learn about Vikings, knights and chivalry, movies set in the Middle Ages, and much more about the medieval world.
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Why don't writers who fictionalize history just write fiction? Why did Shakespeare call his character Richard III or King John? Why not call him Reginald I or Murray II? If a fiction writer does choose to use a real person's name, does the writer have any obligation to make the fictional character resemble the real one?
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Welcome to King & Queen (Christian) Podcast where we get real on Bible topics related to life experiences. Visit https://www.queenofmyblessedhome.com for background information on Richard and Sherica 💕🙏🏽 Thank you for listening and God Bless You. ***music produced by, Gavin aka Dolomic IG: @itsdolomic and Cover art photo designed by Asad from Fiverr Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/KingRichandQueenRica/support
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I'm Alvin with the English Department at Shih Hsin University and NCCU. Let's recap what we've learned.
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Derek Birks is an #historicalfiction author who is interested in all matters historical. Sharon Bennett Connolly is a #medieval #historian who writes mainly about women.
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Evil Men is a podcast hosted by three comedians - Chris Locke, James Hartnett, and Michael Balazo. Each episode, they select a single evil man, bad person, or fictional character and discuss what made them so damn evil - all while joking their heads off. You’ll hear some super interesting nuggets of information about dubious historical or cultural figures, provided by three guys who don’t actually know what the hell they’re talking about.
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A podcast exploring the wit and weirdness of medieval texts
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Now in our fourth series, we're back and this time around we're talking 1980s films of all shapes and sizes. But not just that, we've got eps on 80s TV, and music videos and more! As ever our episodes include trademark features such as Recastarama (where we recast the film using current actors) and Who Am I (where we work out who we would be in the film). Lots of fun to be had. [Our 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s series are also available]
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I will describe to some extent how each battle was won or lost by particular decisions, tactics, technology or fortune. But the aim of each main narrative will be to place each battle in the context of the overall history of Europe. This overarching view provides a framework, which will help fit specific places and events into the big picture.
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In this podcast we will read and discuss all of William Shakespeare’s plays over the course of a year, starting and ending on the Bard’s birthday. Together we’ll explore the big questions the plays put on the table and the poetry that makes those questions so human. Along the way we’ll be joined by poets, scholars, playwrights, and actors who can help us celebrate the poet whose influence continues to resound loudest over the Western world. Happy birthday, Shakespeare!
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A podcast about modern Shakespeare productions of stage and screen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep. 2 (71) - To Catch a King - What to do with Richard the Lionheart and his ransom?
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There is one story from the Middle Ages that most people know, the imprisonment and ransom of King Richard the Lionheart of England. The chivalric knight and hero of the Third Crusade is cowardly set upon by a gallery of villains, his brother, John Lackland, the King of France, Phillippe Auguste and the money grabbing emperor Henry VI, ably assiste…
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Hi. For this week’s episode, the cast of Evil Men examines the hilarious story of Captain Charles Boycott, a cruel and arrogant English land agent who made a lot of Irish people very angry. Consequently, he was massively shunned and ostracized, and gave the English language the term “boycott.” Enjoy! *** MARK YOUR CALENDARS: We’re doing a LIVE epis…
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Ep. 3 (72) - Clouds on the Horizon - Pope and emperor Henry VI clash over Sicily
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This week we will watch Henry VI’s attempts to make the papacy comfortable with the fact that their neighbour to the south is now the same as their neighbour to the North. Pope Celestin may see it as encirclement by a family whose track record as sons of mother church had been to say it politely, a bit patchy. But Henry VI thinks there is a way to …
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The Beaufort Family | A Slice of Medieval Podcast #40
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the influential Beaufort family with historian, Nathen Amin. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Medieval adultery, part 2 (with Kat Tracy): Tristan and Iseult and a late twelfth-century "National Enquirer" story
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This is the second of a three part series with my very special co-host, Dr. Larissa 'Kat' Tracy, about adultery in the Middle Ages. In the previous episode, Kat and I talked about the Lancelot and Guinevere story. In this episode, we tackle the other great medieval tale of adulterous love, Tristan and Iseult. We begin, however, with a possible cont…
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E140: Barry Keenan, The Man Who Kidnapped Frank Sinatra Jr.
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Hi. This week, the stars of Evil Men talk about AI, John Tesh and mad cow disease. Then, Michael tells Chris and James the story of Barry Keenan, the man who masterminded the disastrous 1963 kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr. Enjoy! *** SEE JAMES IN DAVEY & JONESIE’S LOCKER ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO AND HULU. Check out the trailer HERE. CHRIS STARS IN A M…
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53- Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1980s)
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In this episode- recorded right at the tail end of 2023- Campbell and I discuss cult horror film 'Killer Klowns from Outer Space', and dig deep into Campbell's childhood clown trauma which came as a result of seeing this movie at a young age.
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52- Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Want to Have Fun & The Goonies 'R' Good Enough (1980s, Richard Donner #3)
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In this short solo episode I discuss the music videos for 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' (directed by Edd Griles) and 'The Goonies 'R' Good Enough' (directed by Richard Donner) from pop superstar Cyndi Lauper. Because why not?
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51- Back to the Future & Back to the Future Part II (1980s)
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Great Scott! In this episode of the podcast- fittingly- we travel back in time to 2015 and 2016 for two conversations originally recorded for my original podcast, the SpielbergPod. These two conversations are on 'Back to the Future' (with my good friend Jake) and 'Back to the Future Part II' (with my equally excellent pal Paul). And the three of us…
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Ep. 1 (70) - From Father to Son - Emperor Henry VI takes over
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When Barbarossa drowns in the river Saleph in 1190 the crown transfers to his eldest surviving son, Henry, known to History as Henry VI. This is the first time since the accession to personal rule of Emperor Henry III in 1039 that the imperial crown moves from father to grown up son without a glitch. In the previous 150 years, the passing of an emp…
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Hi. This week, the stars of Evil Men talk about the threat of AI, meeting celebrities while egg shopping, and magical birthdays. Then, Chris tells the awful story of Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir. John. A. Macdonald. Enjoy? *** SEE JAMES IN DAVEY & JONESIE’S LOCKER ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO AND HULU. Davey & Jonesie’s Locker is a science fiction t…
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Anthony Woodville | A Slice of Medieval Podcast #39
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the fifteenth century nobleman, Anthony Woodville, with historian, Danielle Burton. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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50- The Fox and the Hound (1980s, Disney #18)
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In this episode Paul and I pick back up with our ongoing DIsney coverage with a discussion on 'The Fox and the Hound'. We also pause to say goodbye to Carl Weathers (we recorded this the week he died) and to share our thoughts on hunting, particularly fox hunting (spoiler: we're not fans).
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E138: King Leopold II with Sean Cullen
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This week we are joined by comedian, actor and author, Sean Cullen to discuss truly one of the most horrific people of all time – Leopold II of Belgium. Plus we chat about Virtual Joan Rivers, the Just For Laughs festival, dystopian novels and much much more! Be sure to check out Chris Locke and Sean Cullen this August at the Edinburgh Fringe Festi…
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Jerusalem in the Twelfth Century (with Dr. John Hosler)
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In this episode, my very special guest Dr. John Hosler draws upon the research he undertook for his book Jerusalem Falls: Seven Centuries of War and Peace (Yale University Press, 2022) to discuss what Jerusalem meant in the thought and imagination of Christians and Muslims in the twelfth century, and the role the city played in the Latin Kingdom of…
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Hi. This week, to celebrate a beautiful spring day, the stars of Evil Men review the life and times of “The White Michael Jackson” aka disgraced glam rocker Gary Glitter. Enjoy? *** SEE JAMES IN DAVEY & JONESIE’S LOCKER ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO AND HULU. Davey & Jonesie’s Locker is a science fiction teen comedy television series created by Evany Rosen…
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Richard II & Henry IV | A Slice of Medieval podcast #38
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the reign of Richard II and how he came to be deposed by Henry IV.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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This episode- recorded somewhen in 2023- Paul, Kieran and I open the puzzle box that is 1987's 'Hellraiser', the iconic horror from Clive Barker.
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Unlocked! Evil Zen 58: Dads vs. Non-Dads with Aaron Eves
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Hello, listeners! This week, due to a mix of illness and professional obligations in the Evil Men family, we are unlocking a very funny Patreon bonus episode! This one is from March 18, 2024 and features our good friend, writer and comedian Aaron Eves. Throughout the episode, Aaron and Chris reveal magnificent fatherly secrets while James and Micha…
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St. Thomas Becket, 2: the Martyrdom
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In this episode my co-host Dr. Jennifer Paxton and I explain the principles and personal grievances that led to the martyrdom of St. Thomas Becket and the significance of that event for Church-State relations in medieval England. We also talk about T.S. Eliot’s and Jean Anouilh’s plays about Thomas’ martyrdom, and the movies based on those plays. T…
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48- For Your Eyes Only (1980s, James Bond #12)
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Since it's a Bank Holiday in the UK, it seems 100% appropriate for us to return to James Bond franchise today (because- historically- they would always seem to show the films on terrestrial TV on a Bank Holiday) with a conversation between Kieran, Paul and myself on 'For Your Eyes Only' which we recorded in late 2022. A note for historians- Liz Tru…
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MDT Ep. 105: Concerning the Voice of the Golem
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We kick of 2024 with a look at humanity's attempts to recreate itself, first with a dip into the legends of the Golem of Prague, and then an extended discussion of the role of AI in the future of medieval studies and particularly this show. Today's Texts:Eleazar of Worms, Commentary on Sefer Yezirah, fol. 15d. In Moshe Idel. Golem: Jewish Magical a…
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Hi. This week, James is back from his honeymoon, and he’s bringing us the bloodcurdling tale of Crown Prince Sado, the 18th-century heir to the throne of the Joseon dynasty in what is now South Korea. Enjoy! *** CHRIS STARS IN A MOVIE! Be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father?, now playing at theatres and s…
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Agricola | A Slice of Medieval Podcast #37 - A Going Rogue Episode
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Going Rogue again, historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss, with novelist SJA Turney, his new Roman series centred upon the general at the forefornt of the conquest of Britain, Gnaeus Julius Agricola. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Medieval Adultery (with Kat Tracy), part 1: Lancelot and Guinevere
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This is the first of a three part series about adultery in the Middle Ages. My co-host for both is Dr. Larissa 'Kat' Tracy. Last month Kat and I talked about my favorite medieval romance, Chretien de Troyes' late twelfth-century French poem "Yvain: The Knight with the Lion." Unlike the more famous medieval romances of Lancelot and Guinevere and Tri…
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47- Blackadder: The Cavalier Years (1980s)
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Off with your head. Dance til you're dead. In this episode Paul and I continue our ongoing Blackadder coverage, by discussing the show's 1989 Red Nose Day special. And since the special is only about 15 minutes long, we also find the time to discuss how we feel about the British royal family, in particular King Prince Charles...…
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46- The Empire Strikes Back & Return of the Jedi (1980s)
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This week's episode was recorded a long time ago (2015) in a galaxy far, far away (Wood Green, North London). What we have here is two Star Wars conversations- with Paul and I discussing 'The Empire Strikes Back' and me and Jev talking about 'Return of the Jedi'- originally released on my OG podcast, the SpielbergPod. And listening back to these, 2…
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Hi. This week we’re a man down because James is in the Land of the Rising Sun. But that’s OK, because we’re joined by comedian and online megastar Ben Stager, whose chosen subject is one of the most heinous men in all history: Bowser from Mario. Enjoy! Be sure to follow Ben on Instagram and TikTok. And check Ben out on Canada’s Got Talent. *** CHRI…
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45- The King of Comedy (1980s, Martin Scorsese #7)
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In this episode- recorded all the way back in 2022 ("The best things come to those who wait" - Heinz Ketchup) - Kieran and I discuss the Martin Scorsese film, 'The King of Comedy', following Kieran's first-time watch of this. You can expect comparisons to 'Taxi Driver' and even more comparisons to 'Joker' from Todd Phillips.…
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E134: Richard Heene with Aaron Eves
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This week our good friend Aaron Eves stops by and demands that we talk about Richard Heene, best known as the father in the 2009 “Balloon Boy” incident. Is Richard really the conniving, fame-hungry manipulator he was portrayed as by the media? Or is he merely an extremely unlucky guy who likes to invent bizarre contraptions? Enjoy! ALSO: lots of Da…
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The Master of War Series | A Slice of Medieval #36
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss, with novelist David Gilman, the Master of War series and the Hundred Years War during which it is set. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Henry IV Part One by William Shakespeare
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St. Thomas Becket, part 1: King Henry II and his Chancellor, Thomas Becket
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This is the first of two episodes on the career, historical context, and "afterlife" of England's most famous--and controversial--saint and martyr, St. Thomas Becket. My co-host for both is a veteran of this podcast, Dr. Jennifer Paxton of the Catholic University of America. In this episode we set the historical scene for Becket's martyrdom. Among …
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In this episode- again from our Boxing Day recording sesh- Lee, Amanda and I discuss the iconic 'the red car and the blue car had a race' commercial for mid-tier chocolate bar Milky Way. As you would imagine, we spend most of the episode discussing chocolate bars we like/ dislike.
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In this episode, recorded live and in person with my siblings (Amanda and Lee) on Boxing Day 2023, we discuss the 1989 'Magical Place' advert for Toys R Us.
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This week we head to Florida to hear the pungent tale of Skunk Ape, a hairy, stinky, and SOMEWHAT violent cryptid who’s terrorized the Sunshine State since the 1800s. Enjoy! ALSO: James is going to Japan! *** CHRIS STARS IN A MOVIE! Be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father?, now playing at theatres and stre…
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In this episode Ellen and Richard talk about what a "crusade" was in the Middle Ages. Richard explains what modern historians mean by the term "crusade"--and why there is so little agreement. He also offers a response to a question posed by Nicholas Morton in the previous episode: How did the medieval Church reconcile its doctrine of love of enemy …
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This week we present the second–and FINAL–part of our deep dive into the world of computer virus warrior/party lover John McAfee. In this episode, we discuss John’s time living in the jungle of Belize, partying, sexing, funding and commanding his own personal militia, getting arrested, running for President and passing away from jail. Enjoy! ALSO: …
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the Black Death with novelist S D Sykes and her mysteries set during the fourteenth century. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Crusading Warfare in the East, 1099-1187
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My guest for this episode is Dr. Nicholas Morton, whom you may remember from our first episode about the Mongols. Today Nick and I will be talking about crusading warfare, in particular, about the military activities and challenges faced by the Crusader States established in the Levant by the First Crusade. Among the topics we will discussing are t…
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This week Easy Riders Raging Podcast reaches it's landmark 300th episode!!! And to celebrate, my co-host Paul and I are discussing Bruce Robinson's cult classic, 'Withnail and I'. You can expect a lot of quotes (it's a very quotable film) and lots of anecdotes from our past. Here's to the next 300!
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This week we present the first of our two part deep dive into the world of computer virus warrior/party lover John McAfee. In this episode, we discuss John’s early days, his passion for smelling drugs, and his aptitude for math and cyber. Enjoy! ALSO: we discuss Toronto’s gloryhole bandit at length. *** MOVIE ALERT! Be sure to check out Chris Locke…
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This week we go rogue and focus on an evil woman. Namely, Unity Mitford, the aristocratic Englishwoman who loved Nazis so much that she moved to Munich and became best buddies with Adolf Hitler. And it all ended happily. Enjoy! *** MOVIE ALERT! Be sure to check out Chris Locke’s starring role in the new movie Who’s Yer Father?, now playing at theat…
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