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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The Books & Brews Podcast is the place where literature and beer meet. Each month we welcome a new guest author to read and discuss their work. Author Laura Vosika leads in-depth interviews to delve into the motivations, inspirations and preoccupations of each guest. Certified Cicerone® Michael Agnew pours beers specifically selected to pair with the writer’s work. It’s an hour of entertaining erudition that hits your mind and your mouth.
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Richard Duke of York| A Slice of Medieval #48
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks ask the question: Was Richard Duke of York a loyal lord or a traitorous knave?Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Books and Brews Episode #64: Kathy Murray
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Kathy Murray is a certified personal trainer with over thirty years’ experience in the fitness industry. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University where she was a member of the 1983 National Cheerleading Championship Team. After college she competed in and won the United States Aerobic Championship in 1986 and spent the year traveling the worl…
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Medieval Myth Busting | A Slice of Medieval #47
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss some medieval myths with buildings archaeologist and author, James Wright.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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The Two Loves of Edward III| A Slice of Medieval #46
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the two loves of Edward III, Philippa of Hainault and Alice Perrers, with author, Gemma Holman.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Aethelred the Unready?? |A Slice of Medieval #45
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks ask the question: How Unready was Aethelred II?Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Katharina | A Slice of Medieval Going Rogue #44
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Going Rogue again, historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss, with novelist Margaret Skea, her duology which tells the story of the remarkable Katharina von Bora - wife of Martin Luther. Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Books and Brews Episode #63: Frank Warner
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Like any good soldier’s son, Frank Warner moved with his family from fort to fort, accepted each change, and was ready to move again. Then, in 1960, Frank’s father was ordered to Fort Huachuca (WahCHOOka), Arizona. This was the fifth Army post of Frank’s childhood, the first place he never wanted to leave. So when his father was ordered to Vietnam …
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Berengaria of Navarre | A Slice of Medieval #43
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss England's 'lost' queen, Berengaria of Navarre with author, Carol McGrath.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Books and Brews Episode #62: Sharon Bennett Connolly
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Sharon Bennett Connolly is the best-selling British author of several non-fiction history books. A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, Sharon has studied history academically and just for fun – and has even worked as a tour guide at a castle. She also writes the popular history blog, www.historytheinteresngbits.com and co-hosts the podcast A Sl…
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The Two Matildas| A Slice of Medieval #42
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks compare the Empress Matilda with Queen Matilda of Boulogne - two powerful women on opposite sides during the Anarchy of the 12th century.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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The Norman Conquest| A Slice of Medieval #41
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the Norman Conquest with historical novelist, Griff Hosker.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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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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Books and Brews Episode #61: Robert R. Heath
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Robert Heath grew up in different places around the world, beginning in Japan in the late ‘40s. Robert and his eight siblings followed the assignments of their father, a sergeant in the U.S. Army. He ultimately became an educator for 37 years, serving all grade levels from Pre-K through doctoral programs in South and North Carolina. He now lives in…
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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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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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Books and Brews Episode #60: JS Absher
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J.S. Absher is a poet, memoirist, and independent scholar. As a teetotaler—he is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—he can’t add much insight into brews, but he can hold his own when it comes to books. Stan’s first full-length book of poetry, Mouth Work (St. Andrews University Press) won the 2015 Lena Shull Award from the N…
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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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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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Books and Brews Episode #59: Theresa Halvorsen
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Theresa Halvorsen has a “don’t tell me I can’t do that,” attitude about life and is an author, publisher, editor, and YouTuber. She’s overly-caffeinated and at times, wine-soaked. The author of multiple cross-genre works, including Warehouse Dreams, Lost Aboard and River City Widows, Theresa wonders what sleep is. She’s the owner of No Bad Books P…
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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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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss with novelist Angus Donald his new serialised King Arthur stories.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Books and Brews Episode # 58: Peter Andrew Sacco
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Peter is the Author of 30 books, fiction and non-fiction and published on 4 continents. He is a resident expert and regular of Top 50 USA radio and TV markets including Fox, CBS, ABC, ESPN, Coast to Coast, iHeart and over 100 major radio and TV networks. Peter is a multi-award-winning, director, cinematographer, actor and producer on 7 continents P…
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Athelstan and Brunanburh | A Slice of Medieval #33
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss with novelist M.J. Porter how she portrays Athelstan and Brunanburh in her Brunanburh Series.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Books and Brews Podcast Episode #57: Stephanie Sanders-Jacob
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Stephanie Sanders-Jacob is an author and artist from Sandusky, Ohio. Her alien abduction novel, Singing All the Way Up, debuted with No Bad Books Press in July 2023. Her short fiction has been featured by Books of Horror, Hearth & Coffin, Mixer, Mosaic, and Ether Arts. You can find her online at www.sandersjacob.com and her artwork at www.rabbitand…
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Simon de Montfort| A Slice of Medieval #32
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss how novelist Ian Ross portrays Simon de Montfort in his books Battle Song and War Cry.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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The Woodvilles | A Slice of Medieval #31
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss the often maligned Woodville family and their part in the Wars of the Roses.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical novelist, Derek Birks share a Christmas Special with fellow podcasters and authors, Matthew Harffy and Steven A McKay.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundHolly Image courtesy of rawpixel.com on FreepikBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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Books and Brews Podcast Episode #56: M.B. Zucker
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M. B. (Michael) Zucker has been interested in storytelling for as long as he can remember. He devoted himself to historical fiction at fifteen and earned his B.A. at Occidental College and his J.D. at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. He lives in Virginia with his family. He is the author of four novels: The Eisenhower Chronicles, A Gr…
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Harald Hardrada | A Slice of Medieval #29
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss Harald Hardrada and the book Viking Fire, with guest author, Justin Hill.Music by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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The Last Templar | A Slice of Medieval #28
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Historian, Sharon Bennett Connolly and historical fiction author, Derek Birks discuss The Last Templar and murder mysteries with guest author, Michael JecksMusic by Adriel Fair licensed from Epidemic SoundBy Sharon Bennett Connolly and Derek Birks
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