Best Joseph Beard Podcasts (2024)

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The 90 Degree Show: 9/2/2024 1:11:08

8h ago1:11:08

1:11:08

Welcome to The 90 Degree Show. Today Bridgette tells us about her experience at the Pepsi National BOTB in Houston and Christy tells us about her experience in Charlotte at the Labor Day BOTB. This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing, Kevin Peete of ReMax Patriots, Block Us Up - Band Blog, Smokee…

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Feminist Medievalisms with Usha Vishnuvajjala 57:15

32m ago57:15

57:15

When someone evokes the medieval – in conversation or in media – they’re looking for you to feel something. So, the question becomes what are they trying to get you to feel? And how are they accomplishing it? This week, Danièle speaks with Usha Vishnuvajjala about some of the surprising places the medieval world pops up in the modern world, and how…

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Travel Through Medieval Eyes with Anthony Bale 46:17

1h ago46:17

46:17

As we wrap up another summer vacation season, it's a good time to take a look at the way medieval people travelled for business, pleasure, and their immortal souls. This week, Danièle speaks with Anthony Bale about the ins and outs of medieval travel, and some of the wild stories of journeys gone wrong. Danièle's online course, Calamity and Change:…

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100,000 Downloads; Season 3 Announcement 2:22

13d ago2:22

2:22

The Day Everything Changed has hit 100,000 downloads! This episode is a thank you to everyone who has ever given this audio drama a chance. Season three should be here by the end of the year! Visit our Instagram page for the video version of this announcement featuring many cats (this audio was pulled from those videos). The Day Everything Changed …

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Hunting Fake History with Jo Hedwig Teeuwisse 53:06

20d ago53:06

53:06

Ever come across a really amazing historical fact on the internet or in school, and tell it to all your friends, only to find out that it actually isn’t true? This week, Danièle speaks with Jo Hedwig Teeuwisse (aka the Fake History Hunter) about things that never happened, what it’s like to hunt fake history, and what really grinds her gears. You c…

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Medieval Beards and Baldness with Joseph McAlhany 45:26

1M ago45:26

45:26

If we need proof of how wonderful both baldness and beards are, we need only to cast our eyes back to the Middle Ages, where people were writing rhetorical arguments, alliterative poetry, and even learned sermons on the virtues of masculine hair. This week, Danièle speaks with Joseph McAlhany about these hilarious medieval texts, why people wrote t…

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The 90 Degree Show: 721/2024 1:20:43

16d ago1:20:43

1:20:43

Welcome to the 2024 season of The 90 Degree Show! Today we get the crew back together to ask what they have been doing the last 5 years and if they are going to make the trip to California for the Honda Battle of the Bands. This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing, Kevin Peete of ReMax Patriots, …

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Choppin It Up with Ryan Beard 1:19:07

1M ago1:19:07

1:19:07

Welcome to the 2024 season of Choppin It Up...today we talk to Ryan Beard who is my cousin and attended Jackson State. In this podcast we find out about Ryan and his timeline to today. This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing, Kevin Peete of ReMax Patriots, Block Us Up - Band Blog, Smokee O's BBQ…

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Crusader Criminals with Steve Tibble 50:41

26d ago50:41

50:41

People have lots of different words they use to describe crusaders, but for those living in the Holy Land during the crusades, "criminals" might just be the first word that came to mind. This week, Daniele speaks with Steve Tibble about why there was so much crime committed by men who were supposed to be holy warriors, and what people did about it.…

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Celebrating Episode 250: A Pot Pourri of Medieval Trivia 47:13

1M ago47:13

47:13

In honour of the 250th episode of The Medieval Podcast, Danièle shares some fun and favourite trivia about the Middle Ages collected over five years of podcasting. You can sign up for Danièle's course, Calamity and Change: An Introduction to the Fourteenth Century at https://medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/calamity-and-change…

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Choppin It Up with Ira Vaughn 1:22:40

2M ago1:22:40

1:22:40

Welcome to the 2024 season of Choppin It Up...today we talk to Ira Vaughn who was a drum major at Jackson State. In this podcast we find out about Ira and his timeline to today. This podcast is brought to you by SAY Marketing and Promotions, Block Band Music & Publishing, Kevin Peete of ReMax Patriots, Block Us Up - Band Blog, Smokee O's BBQ, Math-…

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Divining the Future with Jo Edge 42:41

1M ago42:41

42:41

Not knowing the future is an intensely uncomfortable experience, which is why humans invented a clever system to predict the future through numbers, called onomancy. This week, Danièle speaks with Jo Edge about how onomancy works, who used it, and how it fit in with medieval theology. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go to https://www.patr…

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Cleaning Up Renaissance Italy with Jane Stevens Crawshaw 44:32

2M ago44:32

44:32

Medieval citizens took steps to actively avoid living in filth. But how did they accomplish it? What were some of the ground rules? And how did this change when your city was also surrounded by water? This week, Danièle speaks with Jane Stevens Crawshaw about environmental policies in fourteenth and fifteenth-century Genoa and Venice. You can suppo…

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Bede and the Theory of Everything with Michelle Brown 44:25

2M ago44:25

44:25

Medieval writers were enthusiastic about sharing everything they knew about the world and how they made sense of it. One writer who was both a superstar in his day and hugely influential in our understanding of the past is the Venerable Bede. This week, Danièle speaks with Michelle Brown about Bede’s life, his contribution to a medieval understandi…

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A Year in Early Medieval England with Eleanor Parker 45:40

2M ago45:40

45:40

How did the people of the past think about the calendar year? And what were some of the events they looked forward to? This week, Danièle speaks with Eleanor Parker about some of the big feasts and festivals of early medieval England, how they were celebrated, and the exact date the universe was created. You can support this podcast on Patreon - go…

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The Capetians with Justine Firnhaber-Baker 54:26

2M ago54:26

54:26

As far as ruling houses go, France's Capetian dynasty easily gives the Plantagenets a run for their money in power, prestige, and scandal. This week, Danièle speaks with Justine Firnhaber-Baker about the fierce and fascinating Capetian dynasty, how they made medieval France, and how they changed the world. You can support The Medieval Podcast on Pa…

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Medieval Corruption and Protection with Jonathan Lyon 48:43

3M ago48:43

48:43

Sometimes the very people we trust to help us keep law and order are wolves in sheep’s clothing. This week, Danièle speaks with Jonathan Lyon about a powerful medieval position which could easily lend itself to violence and corruption: church advocate. To learn more about Calamity and Change: An Introduction to the 14th Century, go to https://medie…

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Rewriting the First Crusade with Thomas Smith 53:53

3M ago53:53

53:53

Medieval historians are faced with the daunting task of having to piece together around a thousand years of history without all that many written sources to speak of. But what happens if it turns out that some of the most important sources we’ve been using have been - let’s say - touched up a little? This week, Danièle speaks with Thomas Smith abou…

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A Catch-Up (And a Big Reveal) with Dan Jones 59:24

3M ago59:24

59:24

Bestseller and broadcaster Dan Jones has been busy with a whole bunch of new projects since he was last on The Medieval Podcast. This week, Danièle catches up with Dan about his latest documentaries, novels, and hit podcast - and together they share some exciting news for medieval fans. To listen to Danièle and Dan introduce The Iron King, go to ht…

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S1, EP4: At What Cost? (Remixed) 13:41

4M ago13:41

13:41

Season 1: Episode 4 (remixed without narration). In the final episode of the first season, after experiencing the events at the two Safe Zones, the families trudge toward another as hope begins to dwindle. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and othe…

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S1, EP3: Rise and Fall (Remixed) 12:44

4M ago12:44

12:44

Season 1: Episode 3 (remixed without narration). The two newly-acquainted families explore a strange location that might provide a permanent, virus-free home. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. Thi…

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S1, EP2: Journey (Remixed) 14:35

3M ago14:35

14:35

Season 1: Episode 2 (remixed without narration). We meet our other broken family, Tessa and her daughter Olivia, as they juggle trust and other threatening situations in the search for sanctuary. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly s…

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S1, EP1: Begin (Remixed) 19:45

3M ago19:45

19:45

Season 1: Episode 1 (remixed without narration). We meet John and his daughter Sarah as they search and scavenge through a post-apocalyptic world a number of years after the events of The Blast. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly sc…

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Medieval Arthurian Literature with Kathy Cawsey and Elizabeth Edwards 49:13

3M ago49:13

49:13

For over a thousand years, people have been captivated by the tales of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. And each generation and culture has shaped the story of Arthur to meet their own aesthetic and political needs. This week, Danièle speaks with Kathy Cawsey and Elizabeth Edwards about the changing face of Arthur, the way his legend…

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Medieval Coins with Rory Naismith 47:48

4M ago47:48

47:48

Because they’re so familiar, coins can sometimes seem to be a part of the natural order. But in the Early Middle Ages, just about everything to do with coins was in flux, from where they were sourced, to who was using them. This week, Danièle speaks with Rory Naismith about the complex world of medieval coins. You can support this podcast on Patreo…

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Medieval Fish with Richard Hoffmann 42:01

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

6M 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

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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

7M 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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Carrying and Moving in the Middle Ages 28:17

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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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Gender, Transgender and the Middle Ages with Alicia Spencer-Hall and Blake Gutt 55:11

9M 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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Best Books of 2023 45:55

9M 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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English Royal Mysteries 38:07

9M 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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The Deorhord with Hana Videen 40:47

10M 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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The Well-Laden Ship: Medieval Proverbs 32:20

10M 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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American Vikings with Martyn Whittock 43:43

10M 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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Chivalry and Courtesy with Danièle Cybulskie 39:13

10M 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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Introducing: The Girl Across the Lake 2:30

10M ago2:30

2:30

The Girl Across the Lake, Riffage Media's new audio drama, launches 11/1/23. Enjoy the trailer for the show, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. The Girl Across the Lake is an audio drama about a girl embarking on an internal journey in search of the reasons for having the same haunting dream e…

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