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PONTIFACTS

198 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 250 ratings

A light hearted, only slightly blasphemous papal history podcast, ranking the Popes from Peter to Francis

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Episodes

134. Leo VIII

June 10, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 33.4 MB

Is Leo VIII a pope, an antipope, or both? In his episode, we discuss his legitimacy, his crimes, and investiture fraud.  Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/pontifactspodcast  Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist Help the great re-miracling! https://tinyurl.com/Pontifactsmiracles

133. Benedict V

May 27, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutes - 27.2 MB

With Benedict V, we've reached the end of the Saeculum Obscurum! Has anything changed? Not really! In his episode, we discuss the defiance of the Romans, blockades and famines, and whether or not "the pope went to the beach." 

Easter Special: Passion of the Heist Pt. 4

May 13, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Welcome to the FINAL part of the Lost Easter Special! Easter (On Sunday Sunday Sunday!) is the holiest time of the Catholic year, and to celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play Easter-themed D&D adventure. And now that we're coming up on our podcast anniversary, we also want to thank you for 6 years of amazing, wonderful support!    Join us in the THRILLING, SHOCKING finale of Passion of the Heist, where our disciples finally get whats co...

Easter Special: Passion of the Heist 4

May 13, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Welcome to the FINAL part of the Lost Easter Special! Easter (On Sunday Sunday Sunday!) is the holiest time of the Catholic year, and to celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play Easter-themed D&D adventure. And now that we're coming up on our podcast anniversary, we also want to thank you for 6 years of amazing, wonderful support!    Join us in the THRILLING, SHOCKING finale of Passion of the Heist, where our disciples finally get whats co...

Easter Special: Passion of the Heist Pt. 3

April 29, 2024 13:33 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

Welcome to the Lost Easter Special! Easter (On Sunday Sunday Sunday!) is the holiest time of the Catholic year, and to celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play Easter-themed D&D adventure. And now that we're coming up on our podcast anniversary, we also want to thank you for 6 years of amazing, wonderful support!    As our disciples reach the Remoran vaults, things go awry. Pro-wrestling philosophers and theological schisms are the least o...

Easter Special: Passion of the Heist Pt. 2

April 15, 2024 10:00 - 51 minutes - 43.8 MB

Welcome to the Lost Easter Special! Easter (On Sunday Sunday Sunday!) is the holiest time of the Catholic year, and to celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play Easter-themed D&D adventure.  After waking up in the catacombs, the disciples of Oily Josh will have to contend with temptation, curses, horrendous dice rolls, and crispy snacks. Come for the combat, stay for lessons in worm anatomy.  Cast and Credits: DM: Fry Callixta: Bry Spirit: A...

Easter Special: Passion of the Heist Pt. 1

March 31, 2024 10:00 - 49 minutes - 42.9 MB

Welcome to the Lost Easter Special! Easter (On Sunday Sunday Sunday!) is the holiest time of the Catholic year, and to celebrate, we invited a group of our favourite podcasters to participate in an actual-play Easter-themed D&D adventure. Join the disciples of Oily Josh as they attempt to rob the Remoran Empire. To do so, they will need to convince the magistrate, Pontius Pilates, to sentence them to death!  Cast and Credits: DM: Fry Callixta: Bry Spirit: Ari Publius Hortensius Bonana: Be...

132. John XII

March 18, 2024 13:03 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

Content Note: This episode contains a discussion of sexual assault. Pope John XII, the "Twilight Sabre", is likely the youngest pope in history. Pope John XII is also considered one of the worst popes in history. Correlation? Yes! In his episode, we discuss debauchery, political betrayal, debauchery, depositions, and more debauchery.   Support Pontifacts: Patreon: patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https...

131.Agapetus II

March 04, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Agapetus the sanctissimus came to the papacy during the Italian hurly-burly, and there was plenty to contend with. In his episode, we discuss the arrival of the otters and badass medieval women, and Fry gets frazzled about technological Scandinavian kings.    Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist

130. Marinus II

January 22, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 32 MB

What does the name Marinus bring to mind? Is it "boats and the sea and Maid Marian"? Or perhaps necromancers and psychics? Well, it should be. In his episode, we discuss canonization, private papal residences, miniatures, and emotional support ducks.    Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist

129. Steven VIII

January 08, 2024 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MB

Pope Steven VIII may not be the nothing pope you expect! In his episode, we discuss Frankish instability and the power of excommunication, a botched assassination, and "biting fish and prostitutes."   Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist

Bonus: The Night Before Popemas ft. Umberto of So You Think You Can Rule Persia

December 24, 2023 11:00 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MB

For the holidays, we've brought you a special popey surprise! But we cannot take any of the credit for this - this poem was written and performed by Umberto Molinatti of the 'So You Think You Can Rule Persia?', a podcast rating and reviewing all the kings of Persia from Deioces to Yazdegerd III. It was simply too perfect not to share. Thank you Umberto! Find So You Think You Can Rule Persia?: https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.wordpress.com/ https://soyouthinkyoucanrulepersia.podbean.com...

128. Leo VII

December 18, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30 MB

Pope Leo VII has the dubious honour of being our first-ever lost episode! Hopefully he'll remain the only one.  In his episode, we discuss Tusculum family squabbles, the Jews of Mainz, and THE biggest Catholic figure of the day... and it's not the pope.    Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist

Crossover: Wittenberg to Westphalia’s Anniversary D&D!

December 06, 2023 22:33 - 2 hours - 163 MB

A few years ago, we inadvertently started a D&D anniversary trend, and as a result, we've gotten to play in a lot of fun history themed one shots! This was one such adventure. Helmed by Ben, the wonderful host of Wittenberg to Westphalia, we explored 10th-century Italy from a whole new perspective... which mostly involved wrestling.  This adventure also includes Roberto from Tsar Power, David from The Siècle, and Josh from Grand Dukes of the West https://wittenbergtowestphaliapodcast.weebl...

127. John XI

December 04, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 30.3 MB

With Pope John XI, we're driving into Scandaltown! But will Marozia's son be "Beautiful Revenge", or is that nickname better suited for someone else? In his episode, we discuss one of the youngest popes in history, disastrous marriages, and the worst face ever.    Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist

Bonus: Monasteries with Dr. Rutger Kramer

November 20, 2023 10:56 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

It is time to talk about Monasteries!  As the podcast explores the 9th and 10th centuries, we have seen an increase in focus on one area of the church: Monasteries.  This period in history owes a great deal to monasteries. Monastic houses, from their earliest foundations to their proliferation across Europe performed important religious, social, cultural, and economic functions that shaped and were shaped by both the religious and secular tides of the era. They were the record keepers and ...

126. Stephen VII

November 06, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 30.7 MB

Pope Stephen VII is the second of the "mere phantoms" of the Saeculum Obscurum lack of information, which is fitting since he was only a placeholder anyway. In his episode, we discuss the Cluniac reform, problematic marriages, and Fry muses on what it would be like to have a teenager as pope. Little does she know... join us next week as we "drive into Scandaltown"!   Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko...

Crossover: Eroticism in Saintly Art with Saint Podcast!

October 23, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 47.8 MB

Bry and Fry are joined by Eric of Saint Podcast to discuss the history of saint art - from the early devotional depictions of suffering, straight into eroticism and clever inclusions of mistresses and lovers.    Find Eric and Saint Podcast: https://www.saintpodcast.com/   Show Notes/Works Discussed:    Giotto's Frescos of St. Francis: https://www.wga.hu/html_m/g/giotto/assisi/upper/index.html   Mosaics of St. Sebastian in Ravenna: https://www.johnsanidopoulos.com/2019/12/the-two-earl...

125. Leo VI

October 09, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 19 MB

Pope Leo VI gives Fry the impression that he's going to be a "big one", but will he live up to her expectations? No.  In his episode, we exhibit one of the most characteristic features of the Saeculum Obscurum, discuss Croatian Dalmatians, and give you a tiny peek into way-back Bry and Fry lore.  Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswis...

124. John X

September 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

Pope John X, the "Wee Liar", owed much of his upward momentum in life to his outrageously good looks and the scandalous love affair he had with the most powerful woman in Rome. Maybe. Or maybe they were related. In his episode, we discuss an astounding response to the Saracen threat, an actual battle pope, and the flightiest Italian nobles.    Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod A...

Bonus: City of Echoes with Jessica Wärnberg

September 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

A new papal history book (City of Echoes) has just been released, and Bry had the opportunity to interview the author, Dr. Jessica Wärnberg!  In this episode, we discuss all things pope - the history of the papacy, the history of the city of Rome, and how the two are inextricably linked.  Jessica Wärnberg: https://jessicawarnberg.com/ https://twitter.com/jessicawarnberg  Find City of Echoes: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/City-of-Echoes/Jessica-Warnberg/9781639365210 City of Ech...

123. Lando

August 28, 2023 17:14 - 24 minutes - 18.7 MB

Pope Lando was a gambling, con-artist, spaceship pilot... Oh wait! Thats the wrong Lando! Well, considering this pope's very existence is debated, can you blame us?   Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist

Bonus: Pope Jeopardy Anniversary Special!

August 15, 2023 01:57 - 1 hour - 52.6 MB

To celebrate 5 wonderful and pope-filled years of Pontifacts, we hosted a live-streamed anniversary special game of Pope Jeopardy! Shenanigans and Q&A ensue.    Contestants:  David of the Siecle Podcast: http://thesiecle.com/ Roberto of Tsar Power/History of Saqartvelo Georgia: https://open.spotify.com/show/49JyFkd... Carlos Cooper Special thanks to Ranking '76: https://ranking76podcast.podbean.com/   See the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uRVrynWZOA&t=3819s&ab_...

122. Anastasius III

July 31, 2023 18:05 - 33 minutes - 31.8 MB

It's me, Anastasius III! In his episode, we discuss unfortunate epithets, the evangelization of the Normans, how much we hate Jude Law's face, and CHAOS.   Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist

121. Sergius III

July 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MB

We've made it to the Pornocracy! Ohhhh yeah.  In this salacious episode, we discuss antipopes on antipopes, the scandalous House of Tusculum, blinding, fourth marriages, and surgeon simulator.  Join us at Pope Jeopardy on Sunday July 23rd! 2PM PST, 5PM EST, 10PM BST https://www.youtube.com/@pontifactspod   Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/po...

Announcement: Pope Jeopardy

July 16, 2023 01:33 - 1 minute - 1.71 MB

Our belated 5th anniversary special is happening LIVE on SUNDAY, July 23rd!  Streaming live on Youtube at 2 PM PST - 5 PM EST - 10 PM BST Come join us! Stream will be hosted here: https://www.youtube.com/@pontifactspod

120. Leo V

July 03, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

Despite the "Egyptian darkness" in sources, we have some things to say about Leo V! In his episode, we discuss the founding saint of Brittany, surprise antipopes, dick joke city and...cremain chunks.   Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist

119. Benedict IV

June 19, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 32.5 MB

Will the real Benny please stand up? We want to set the record straight! In his episode, we discuss a weird phenomenon of misinformation, the introduction of the Magyars, and mean Carolingian epithets.   Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist

118. John IX

June 05, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 33.8 MB

John, the beautiful gem, the brilliant jewel, genuinely attempted to end factionalism in Rome. In his episode, we discuss sort-of antipopes, establishing rules he couldn't believe he had to write down, and... assassinations by gout?   Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist

117. Theodore II

May 22, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 21.9 MB

After the abrupt deposition of Pope Romanus, Theodore comes to the papal throne... briefly. In his episode, we discuss the most official papal undoing, potential assassination tours, and when you should not be a generous lover.   Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist

116. Romanus

May 08, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.1 MB

Romanus comes to the papacy after the catastrophe of the Cadaver Synod. How is he going to turn this situation around? In his episode, we discuss the aftermath, the anger of Bartolomeo Platina, and who is the hottest pope?   Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist

Bonus: Ranking the Cadaver Synod

April 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

As one of the most famous and bizarre moments in papal history, we had to spend some extra time digging through the Cadaver Synod! In this special bonus episode, we are joined by Gregg of the Popeular History podcast, to explore and review many things that this event inspired. We'll discuss sources, paintings, music, musicals, and more! Images:  Jean Paul Laurens, “Pope Formosus and Stephen VI, the Cadaver Synod”, 1870 At the Musee des Beaux Arts in Nantes: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wik...

115. Stephen VI

April 10, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 34.3 MB

We've finally made it to the mad Stephen!! In his episode, we discuss the moment that changed papal history for hundreds of years. Welcome to the Cadaver Synod!!    Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist

114. Boniface VI

March 27, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

What, were you expecting someone else?! In his episode, we discuss potential viciousness, deprivation of clerical orders, and the hottest 90 year old man ever.    Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist

113. Formosus

March 13, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 49.9 MB

We're back!!! (Note: this episode was recorded BEFORE our hiatus) Formosus is one of the most famous popes in history, though not for anything he actually did in life. But this episode will be about his life anyways! In his episode, we'll have a look at his dramatic pre-pope career, the state of the Eastern Church and Holy Roman Empire, and the summer of George.  Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our new editor, Gregg Gassman, of Popeular History and Cardinal Numbers!   Support ...

Announcement: Return

March 03, 2023 11:19 - 1 minute - 1.94 MB

Pontifacts is coming back. Get ready for Formosus!

Crossover: Quickdraw! with Ranking ’76, Tsar Power and Nobelesse Oblige

January 23, 2023 16:04 - 2 hours - 116 MB

Eric, host of Ranking '76 invite Bry and Fry to join several of the Rexypod family pods for some trivia fun! Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX3yPYsy-mY&ab_channel=Ranking76Podcast Check out Ranking '76: https://ranking76podcast.podbean.com/  Check out Tsar Power: https://open.spotify.com/show/49JyFkdWvSy0sKv37W8YX6 Check out Nobelesse Oblige: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nobelesse-oblige/id1637021887 

Bonus: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Obituary

December 31, 2022 17:29 - 11 minutes - 12.2 MB

Today, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died. In this episode, we provide a short obituary and what we know about the upcoming funeral, and discuss the future of Pontifacts

Crossover: Eat Brains Love with Quest Friends! and Totalus Rankium

October 22, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

We're back into the TTRPG world! With Kyle DMing the amazing new TTRPG that he designed, Under the Neighborhood, Ari from Quest Friends! and Rob from Totalus Rankium, Bry plays through the mysterious and strange "Historia Lane", where all Pontifacts and Totalus Rankium jokes are literal and real!  Listen for zombies, birds, elections, betrayal, heartbreak, revenge, and so much more. Quest Friends: https://www.questfriendspodcast.com/pontifacts  Under the Neighborhood: https://questfriend...

Bonus: Predicting Popes with the Papability Index!

October 06, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 34.4 MB

Who is going to be the next pope? This is a question that seems to have more and more traction every day, and many sources speculate on the possibility of each cardinal to come out on top of the next conclave. But what should we be looking at to determine papal potential? Introducing Gabe, the creator of the Papability Index, an algorithm that determines the likelihood of a cardinal to be pope. In this interview, Gabe and Bry discussed the creation of the formula, the factors that he feels...

Bonus: Women and Female Power in the Vatican with The Other Half Podcast

September 21, 2022 10:55 - 54 minutes - 44.1 MB

Though the Vatican has been the literal 'old boys club', women have still made their mark on its history! Join Bry and James of The Other Half Podcast, as they discuss two medieval women who made waves in the church - Pope Joan, and Marozia of the Pornocracy.  James will be periodically joining us to discuss other significant women figures as we move through different eras in time. You can find James and the Other Half Podcast here:https://www.theotherhalfpodcast.co.uk/

Interview with Pope Michael (Posthumous Release)

September 02, 2022 10:48 - 1 hour - 79.1 MB

Important Note: One week after this interview, Pope Michael suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and died on August 2nd, 2022. We are releasing this episode because he was excited for us to do so, but we have left the content untouched.  On July 16th, 1990, 6 people gathered in a General Store in Belvue, Kansas, and elected a Pope. And that Pope has spoken to us! Join us in an interview with Pope Michael, to explore sedevacantism, conclavism, and the papacy of the "One true" Catholic Church. Bry...

Bonus: Popewatch Spring 2022

June 14, 2022 22:32 - 12 minutes - 13.1 MB

Although we've been on hiatus, Pope Francis has been busy! Tune in for an update on the show, and coverage of Pope Francis, delegations to the Vatican, Apostolic Visits, his health and mobility issues, and the new consistory.  Tickets for Intelligent Speech: https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/ Use code Pope for a discount   Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wis...

Crossover: Will Pope Francis Retire in 2022? with Popeular History

May 27, 2022 02:24 - 46 minutes - 46.7 MB

Given that Pontifacts remains in unexpected hiatus, Bry was invited by Gregg of the Popeular History Podcast to discuss his favourite (and Bry's LEAST favourite) theory about Pope Francis!  In this episode, Gregg and Bry discuss Francis's attitude and commentary about retirement, the Apostolic Constitution, the College of Cardinals, and the one thing they both fervently agree on - their top pick for the next pope!  Find Gregg and the Popeular History Podcast here: https://popeularhistory.p...

Announcement: Intelligent Speech!

April 25, 2022 01:57 - 59 seconds - 1.05 MB

We will once again be speaking at the Intelligent Speech Conference! Intelligent Speech takes place online, on June 25th, from 10AM-6PM FST  Tickets are available below, use code POPE at checkout for a discount! https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/

112. Stephen V

April 11, 2022 09:59 - 54 minutes - 55.8 MB

Due to naming confusion, Pope Stephen V is often called Stephen VI - but he is not THAT Stephen VI!  In his episode, we will discuss his response to the locust-caused famine, special dispensations in light of Saracen violence, the final decision on the Slavonic liturgy, and the END of the Carolingian Dynasty!   Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.c...

111. Hadrian III

March 21, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 44.9 MB

Sources on Hadrian's papacy are very confused about just about everything!  In his episode, we discuss Hadrian's severe anti-corruption crackdown, a literal plague of locusts, a Diet in Worms (not -that- Diet of Worms), and whether any of it happened when we think it did. 

111. Adrian III

March 21, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 44.9 MB

Sources on Adrian's papacy are very confused about just about everything!  In his episode, we discuss Hadrian's severe anti-corruption crackdown, a literal plague of locusts, a Diet in Worms (not -that- Diet of Worms), and whether any of it happened when we think it did.    Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist

Crossover: The Green Knight TTRPG with the Maniculum

March 14, 2022 10:10 - 2 hours - 113 MB

In this very special Actual Play episode, we were invited by Zoe and Mac of the Maniculum Podcast to play through the Green Knight TTRPG game, inspired by the A24 release of the Green Knight Movie Listen as we team up with Andy and John from Saga Thing, and Mary from BookSquadGoals on an adventure to redeem our honour, and face impending death at the hands of the Green Knight! Playing through literature-inspired games is super fun with Medievalists!! Visit the Maniculum Podcast: https://w...

Can Fry Keep An Eye On The Pope?

March 07, 2022 16:55 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

This week, we're playing this terrible and nonsensical click-your-own-adventure game. https://clickhole.com/can-you-keep-an-eye-on-the-pope-for-just-5-minutes-1825124327/   Support Pontifacts: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/pontifactspod Paypal: paypal.me/pontifactspodcast Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/pontifactspod Amazon Wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/pontifactswishlist

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