Bard's Eye View

When in Rome

July 25, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 49 MB

When in Rome, apparently you do as the Romans do. Time for a bit of divide and conquer...

King Con

July 18, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 30.1 MB

Comphet casino heist: the episode. Flam: "Now, let's give it a chance." Wonko: "No."

Forgiven

July 11, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB

Is Tara the most annoying character in Xena history, and with the worst hair? You'd be forgiven for thinking so.

One Against an Army

July 04, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 36.2 MB

A classic episode this week, as Xena and Gabrielle reaffirm their relationship after the events of the rift arc while also taking on the Gerard Butler role in the movie 300.

The Bitter Suite

June 27, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

🎶 I hope you like long podcasts. 🎶

Maternal Instincts

June 20, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 44.6 MB

We reach the nadir of Season 3's rift arc. Not a lot of laughs this week, as you might expect. TW for child death and suicidal ideation.

The Quill is Mightier...

June 13, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 46.7 MB

The last of our little run of filler comedy episodes sees the return of Aphrodite, Ares, Minya and...sigh...Joxer.

Warrior...Priestess...Tramp

June 06, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 53.8 MB

A twuly wisible episode in which our intwepid wawwiow hewo finds anothew double in the fowm of a local Hestian pwiestess. Pwaise Hestia!

The King of Assassins

May 30, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 35.9 MB

Xena-lite, Joxer-heavy, with Bruce Campbell valiantly trying to make it worth watching.

The Debt II

May 23, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 59 MB

Please note: if you fail to keep up with the payments on your debt, you may be sent to prison, be forced to wear a big cream cracker, or executed on a big table.

The Debt I

May 16, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 47.4 MB

Struggling with debts more than ten winters old? Contact Lao Ma's debt forgiveness service now to discuss an easy repayment plan. Don't delay: take a fast ship to Chin today.

Gabrielle’s Hope

May 09, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 52.4 MB

Phew! With a pleasant title like that, what could possibly go wrong?

It's the 50th episode of Xena and we have a new location (Britannia) and a new tone (dark af.) An extremely important episode, but an uncomfortable one. Trigger warning for discussion of the metaphorical sexual assault for which this episode is infamous.

The Dirty Half Dozen

April 25, 2022 09:23 - 41 minutes - 39.5 MB

In which Ares has a new boyfriend and we meet a straw-feminist who just needs to meet the Right Man(tm). ::Heavy gay sigh::

Been There, Done That

April 18, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 36.3 MB

In this classic episode, Xena and Gabrielle get stuck in a time loop. In this classic episode, Xena and Gabrielle get stuck in a time loop. In this classic episode, Xena and Gabrielle get stuck in a time loop. In this classic episode, Xena and Gabrielle get stuck in a time lo-

The Furies

April 11, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 45.6 MB

Season 3 begins with a holdover episode from Season 2 that retains some of the comedy DNA while introducing the slightly darker themes that are in store over the next few months. Welcome back.

A Comedy of Eros

February 28, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

It's the season finale at last and it's...another comedy episode! How very season 2. Featuring Karl Urban's boner, more theft by the Disney corporation, and a dick'n'balls digression. How very Bard's Eye View.

Lost Mariner

February 21, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 52 MB

Xena: ”Newton? Don’t know her.” ::yeet:: Wonko: "Need we say more?" ::proceeds to talk for 55 minutes::

The Price

February 14, 2022 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MB

Xena and Gabrielle encounter The Horde, aka Generic Vaguely Tribal Other. Xena wants to "kill 'em all"; Gabrielle wants to find another way. So far, so XWP Season 2.

Ulysses

February 07, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 36.3 MB

🎶 Ulysses, no-one else can do the things you do / Ulysses, like a bolt of thunder from the blue / Ulysses, always fighting all the evil forces bringing peace and justice to all. 🎵

Blind Faith

January 31, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 52 MB

This week we review Blind Faith, in which Xena makes a Pal. Stay tuned after the credits for some Public Service Broadcasting with an eyecare professional.

The Execution

January 24, 2022 09:00 - 49 minutes - 47.6 MB

Tonight on Murder, She Ululated: a condemned man, the Warrior Princess who doubts him, and the bard who'll do anything to free him, including a charcuterie board with wine pairings.

For Him the Bell Tolls

January 17, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 28.4 MB

Joxer's very own episode. I'm so sorry.

A Day in the Life

January 10, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 57.1 MB

In which FlimFlam and Wonko answer the eternal question: can you cook with Xena's juices?

A Necessary Evil

January 03, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 49.9 MB

🎶 Everybody Rock your body Everybody Rock your body right Callisto's back alright 🎶

The Quest

December 20, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

Here it is lads: the episode with The Scene. To Xenites, it is always The Scene. I have seldom heard them mention it under any other name. In their eyes it eclipses and predominates the whole of Season 2 (I mean the kissing part you guys.)

Destiny

December 13, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 46.3 MB

FlimFlam and Wonko review an iconic episode, that kicks off an iconic arc. You might say we were destined to review this one. Of course, some reviews are...harder...than others.

Here She Comes...Miss Amphipolis

December 06, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 44.9 MB

FlimFlam and Wonko review Here She Comes...Miss Amphipolis, in which we say hello again (and goodbye) to fan favourite Salmoneus, and have a bit of a clam-fest on the beach.

The Xena Scrolls

November 29, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

FlimFlam: "Let's stop recapping the episode in excruciating detail." Also FlimFlam: ::spends five minutes describing Mel Pappas's outfit in one scene::

A Solstice Carol

November 22, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 49.3 MB

FlimFlam and Wonko review A Solstice Carol, aka the best adaptation of a Dickens Christmas classic not performed by Muppets.

Ten Little Warlords

November 15, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 39.6 MB

FlimFlam and Wonko review Ten Little Warlords, an episode filled with shenanigans. Body swap shenanigans, missing Godhood shenanigans, angery Gabby shenanigans, and - alas - Joxer shenanigans.

Intimate Stranger

November 08, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 43.7 MB

🎶 I looked into your eyes / And my world came tumblin' down / You're the devil in disguise / That's why I'm singin' this song 🎶

Warrior...Princess...Tramp

October 11, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 40.5 MB

FlimFlam and Wonko review Warrior...Princess...Tramp, another doppleganger episode, because that is a concept that needed to be revisited. Again. And again. And again.

Return of Callisto

October 04, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

FlimFlam and Wonko review Return of Callisto, aka also the return of Perdicus. With Wonko still recovering from TJ Scott's last directorial effort, will she give this one a fair shake? Let's find out.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

September 27, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 42.4 MB

FlimFlam and Wonko review Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. Spoilers: we didn't. Have fun, that is. But we did review it, for which I expect some sort of medal.

The Giant Killer

September 20, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 55.2 MB

FlimFlam and Wonko review The Giant Killer, the episode that baby Wonko tried to convince her mum was religious so she could watch it while banned from TV. It didn't work, because Wonko's mum's heid does not, in fact, button up the back.

Remember Nothing

September 13, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 48.7 MB

FlimFlam and Wonko review Remember Nothing, aka Xena It's a Wonderful Life, aka daily life once you hit menopause.

Orphan of War

September 06, 2021 08:17 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

FlimFlam and Wonko review Orphan of War, the season 2 premiere of Xena Warrior Princess. Aka Warlord of the Week and the Ixion Stone. Who's this kid? What happened ten winters ago? How did he get that blond hair? Some of these questions may well be answered in this week's exciting episode of Bard's Eye View.

Is There A Doctor In The House?

July 12, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MB

FlimFlam and Wonko review the first season finale: Is There A Doctor In The House? Why yes, yes there is, and her name is Xena. With shades of Bernie Wolfe. Three people will get that.

Death Mask

July 05, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

FlimFlam and Wonko review Death Mask, because the run of good episodes had to end sometime. You wouldn't think an episode in which we meet a long lost close relative AND Xena's first nemesis could be boring, would you? And yet, here we are.

Callisto

June 28, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

FlimFlam and Wonko review Callisto, an episode that introduces two extremely important recurring characters and finally reveals the massive mystery of who was the blonde who shot Xena with a poison dart last week. Spoilers: it was Callisto.

The Greater Good

June 21, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB

FlimFlam and Wonko review The Greater Good, the episode where the producers were finally confident enough in their ability to still be filming next week that they were able to leave a cliffhanger. We tried to rein ourselves in, re: runtime, but failed. We may need outside intervention.

Ties That Bind

June 14, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MB

FlimFlam and Wonko review Ties That Bind, not to be confused with Binds That Tie, which is something else altogether. You may be wondering why this episode is so long. It's because we are both desperately in need of a muzzle.

Altared States

June 07, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MB

FlimFlam and Wonko review Altared States, the episode that Wonko has been waiting for as this is the one where she thinks the subtext started to become deliberate. Featuring hallucinogens, the voice of God, and a baby-faced Karl Urban.

The Prodigal

May 31, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

FlimFlam and Wonko review The Prodigal aka Xena Warrior Bug's Life. Yes, A Bug's Life. Think about it. Seriously, think about i- ::FlimFlam removes Wonko from the stage using a Victorian music-hall hook::

The Royal Couple of Thieves

May 24, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

FlimFlam and Wonko review Wonko's new favourite episode of the season, The Royal Couple of Thieves. Featuring a crystal worthy of a Channel 4 gameshow from the 90s, some highly quotable aphorisms, and a chin that could kill.

Mortal Beloved

May 17, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

FlimFlam and Wonko review Mortal Beloved, the follow up to one of our least favourite episodes of the season. The good news is it's better than that one. The bad news is that's a low bar. Make sure you stick around for the blooper reel of this one!

Warrior...Princess

May 10, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

FlimFlam and Wonko review Warrior...Princess, the first doppleganger episode of Xena, unless you count all the other episodes where actors are recycled. Featuring hijinks, hilarious misunderstandings and Xena setting more people on fire than you can shake a molotov cocktail at.

A Fistful of Dinars

May 03, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

FlimFlam and Wonko review A Fistful of Dinars, the most Indiana Jones-y episode of Xena until the season 2 Indiana Jones episode. Featuring Wonko's best efforts at suggesting ways the plot could have made more sense and, for some reason, David Cameron's sleazy lobbying issues (since superseded by Boris Johnson's sleazy wallpaper issues.)

Athens City Academy of the Performing Bards

April 26, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB

FlimFlam, Wonko and special guest Goblin review Athens City Academy of the Performing Bards, this young series' first cheesy clipshow. We then attempt a little retrospective of our own, and try not to be sidetracked (largely unsuccessfully.) Content warning: Goblin behaviour.

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