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Medievalist and storyteller Kleio Pethainou takes you on a raucous ride through the Middle Ages. Get ready to uncover the saucy, cheeky, and definitely inappropriate stories called ‘the fabliaux’, and other kinds of medieval absurdity! Join Kleio on X/Twitter @kpethainouand follow on Facebook @TheCourtJesterPodcast, where you can discuss the latest episode and suggest stories you'd like to hear in future episodes. If you find yourself thoroughly entertained and want to support the show, cons ...
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Today’s story is about a very stupid knight who was taught an important life lesson. As usual, consume in context. The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. If you are also a medievalist, or storyteller, have a look at this project and get in touch. https://trivent-publishing.eu/89-storytelling-middl…
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Today’s story is about a priest who found himself with a new mum, and about his mum. As usual, consume in context. The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. If you are also a medievalist, or storyteller, have a look at this project and get in touch. https://trivent-publishing.eu/89-storytelling-middl…
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Today’s story is about a priest who had to wing it. As usual, consume in context. The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. If you are also a medievalist, or storyteller, have a look at this project and get in touch. https://trivent-publishing.eu/89-storytelling-middle-ages Join me on X @kpethainou a…
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Today’s story is about peasants, and how to make sure you won’t go to hell. The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. If you are also a medievalist, or storyteller, have a look at this project and get in touch. https://trivent-publishing.eu/89-storytelling-middle-ages Join me on X @kpethainou and fol…
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Today’s story is about a donkey, his legacy, and the way to deal with church authorities. As usual, consume in context. The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. Join me on X (formerly known as twitter) @kpethainou to talk about the stories and follow @thecourtjesterpodcast on Facebook. If you like w…
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The fisherman of Pont-sur-Seine was a happily married man, and if you do what he did, you will be too. As usual, consume in context. The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. Join me on X (formerly known as twitter) @kpethainou to talk about the stories and follow @thecourtjesterpodcast on Facebook. …
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Ahead of International Women's Day, I bring you a medieval lady like no other. And this time not French, but German! As usual, consume in context. The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. Join me on X (formerly known as twitter) @kpethainou to talk about the stories and follow @thecourtjesterpodcast…
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Today’s story is about a fellow who seriously overestimated himself. A bragger if I ever met one. As usual, consume in context. The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. Join me on X (formerly known as twitter) @kpethainou to talk about the stories and follow @thecourtjesterpodcast on Facebook. If yo…
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The Court Jester reached three times ten episodes, and to celebrate I am bringing you the story of a lady who went three times around the church, for reasons that you are about to find out. As usual, consume in context. The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. Join me on X (formerly known as twitter…
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Today it’s the story of Auberee, the best middle-woman you will ever come across. Do you think it counts as a love story? As usual, consume in context. The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. Join me on X (formerly known as twitter) @kpethainou to talk about the stories and follow @thecourtjesterpo…
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Today it’s the story of two moneychangers that shared more than just a workplace. And remember: if you try to outwit a woman, you must be mad. As usual, consume in context. The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. Join me on X (formerly known as twitter) @kpethainou to talk about the stories and fol…
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Today it’s the story of a soul that made such a good argument, that it was allowed into heaven. No obscenity this time (surprise!) but there is some creative understanding of religion. As usual, consume in context. The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. Join me on X (formerly known as twitter) @kp…
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Today it’s a story of a crane, and a lady with no currency. All the usual content warnings apply, so enjoy the story in context! The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalis…
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Today it’s the story of the knight who heard his wife’s confession, and that’s never good news. All the usual content warnings apply, so enjoy the story in context. Bonus cat sounds in the background! The Court Jester is in reality Kleio Pethainou, a medievalist researching medieval humour. Join me on X (formerly known as twitter) @kpethainou to ta…
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Happy New year with the story of The Butcher of Abbeville! Low key obscenity, some interesting trickery and all the usual content warnings in this episode. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on X (formerly known as t…
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On Christmas Day, the Court Jester brings you the story of two partridges, not on a pear tree, but in…a shrubbery! Low key obscenity and all the gluttony in this episode. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on X (form…
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On the Christmas Special of The Court Jester, I bring you monsters for Christmas. Grab your beverage of choice and let me take you to medieval Iceland, on a cold and stormy Christmas Eve. And to hear the rest of the Grettis saga, head over to Human Circus podcast. The Court Jester is the labour of love of medievalist Kleio Pethainou, and if you lik…
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And we’re back to pervert priest territory! Fair warning: this is a medieval story and back then, it was a different world. Expect the humour to be dated, at best. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on X (formerly kn…
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Today I bring you the very short story of Walter and Marion getting frisky on their bridal bed. Fair warning: there’s swearing, and obscenity, and all the usual things! The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on X (former…
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On the #19 episode of The Court Jester, allow me to introduce you to The Blacksmith of Creil. Fair warning: there’s swearing, and obscenity, and a several minutes long description of genitals. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakara…
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Happy Halloween! On the scariest night of the year, I am bringing you Bisclavret, the medieval French werewolf. No obscenity today. Just medieval monsters. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/35337/the-lais-of-marie-de-france-by-marie-de-france-trans-with-an-intro-by-glyn-sburgess-and-keith-busby/9780140447590 T…
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On the #17 episode of The Court Jester, we’re dealing with A Trial by C*nt. Fair warning, in case it’s not obvious by the title: there’s swearing, and obscenity, and many things wrong with this episode. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexan…
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On this bonus episode of The Court Jester, I met with Eleanor and Luke and we talk about things medieval, and about fabliaux and comedy old and new. Give their podcast, We're Not So Different, a follow, and join me on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) @kpethainou to talk about the stories, and also follow @thecourtjesterpodcast on Facebook…
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On the #16 episode of The Court Jester, I am bringing you The mourner who got f*cked at the grave site.Evidently, there is obscenity in this episode. Be warned.The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada.Join me on X (formerly known a…
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On the #15 episode of The Court Jester, I am bringing you The girl who wanted to fly. Evidently, there is obscenity in this episode. Be warned. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on X (formerly known as twitter) @kpe…
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On the #14 episode of The Court Jester, I am bringing you The Peasant Doctor. Evidently, there is obscenity in this episode. Be warned. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on X (formerly known as twitter) @kpethainou …
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On the #13 episode of The Court Jester, I am bringing you Black Balls. Evidently, there is obscenity in this episode. Be warned. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on X (formerly known as twitter) @kpethainou to talk…
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On the #12 episode of The Court Jester, I am bringing you The Knight Who Made C*nts Talk. Evidently, there is obscenity in this episode. Be warned. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on X @kpethainou to talk about th…
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On the #11 episode of The Court Jester, I am bringing you Brother Denise. Evidently, there is obscenity in this episode. Be warned. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on twitter @kpethainou to talk about the stories …
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On the #10 episode of The Court Jester, I am bringing you The Beaten Path. Evidently, there is obscenity in this episode. Be warned. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on twitter @kpethainou to talk about the stories…
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On the #9 episode of The Court Jester, I am bringing you The Knight of the Red Robe. Evidently, there is obscenity in this episode. Be warned. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on twitter @kpethainou to talk about t…
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On the #8 episode of The Court Jester, I am bringing you Long Butthole Berengier. Evidently, there is obscenity in this episode. Be warned. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on twitter @kpethainou to talk about the …
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On the #7 episode of The Court Jester, I am bringing you The Three Hunchbacks. Evidently, there is obscenity in this episode. Be warned. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on twitter @kpethainou to talk about the sto…
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On the #6 episode of The Court Jester, I am bringing you The C*nt Blessed by a Bishop. Evidently, there is obscenity in this episode. Be warned. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠. The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on twitter @kpethainou to talk abou…
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On the #5 episode of The Court Jester, I am bringing you Trollops and Troupers. Evidently, there is obscenity in this episode. Be warned. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on twitter @kpethainou to talk about the st…
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On the #4 episode of The Court Jester, I am bringing you The Crucified Priest. Evidently, there is obscenity in this episode. Be warned. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠. The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on twitter @kpethainou to talk about the st…
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On the #3 episode of The Court Jester, I am bringing you the Cunt Made with a Spade. Evidently, there is obscenity in this episode. Be warned. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on twitter @kpethainou to talk about t…
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On the #2 episode of The Court Jester, I am bringing you the fabliau of the Squirrel. Evidently, there is obscenity in this episode. A few swearwords, too. Be warned. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin.⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on twitter @k…
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On the first episode of The Court Jester, I am bringing you 'The ring that controlled erections'. Evidently, there is obscenity in this episode. Be warned. The translation I am using is this one: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7950162.Nathaniel_E_Dubin⁠ The title song is 'Celebration' by Alexander Nakarada. Join me on twitter @kpethainou to…
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Hosted by Kleio Pethainou, the Court Jester brings you saucy stories from the Middle Ages. Join Kleio on twitter @kpethainou, and talk about each week’s story. Become a patron and get bonus episodes, additional material and other perks at patreon.com/CourtJesterPodcast. Or you throw some coins to your jester at ko-fi.com/thecourtjesterpodcast. Get …
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