Pop Medieval Ep 12: All My Friends are Dead

Pop Medieval Ep 12: All My Friends are Dead

Author: Pop Medieval February 23, 2020 Duration: 28:32
Before you begin this episode, make a list of ten people closest to you. They can be family, friends, loved ones -- anyone whose loss would impact you. Ok, ready? With all the spread and seriousness of the coronavirus -- or COVID19 -- this last month, Doc and Nina's have another topical discussion. Responsible for wiping out 30% of medieval Europe, the Black Plague (better known as the Bubonic Plague) spread from China via the fleas of rats. To demonstrate the substance of this loss, Doc has Nina make her own list and pick three random loved ones from her life. The results are unnerving! After Doc has Nina kill off most of her support system, he then kills off the rumors about a certain nursery rhyme's connections to the Black Plague. We promise this episode will make you laugh, everyone. Show Notes Make sure you read Giovanni Boccaccio's The Decameron as we might be doing a follow up episode about it! ( https://www.amazon.com/Decameron-Penguin-Classics-Giovanni-Boccaccio/dp/0140449302/ ) Nina's Recommendations Historyteacher’s Black Death (“Hollaback Girl”) (https://youtu.be/rZy6XilXDZQ)  Crash Course’s World History 203: Disease! (https://youtu.be/1PLBmUVYYeg)  Doc's Recommendations Connie Willis The Doomsday Book. (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24983.Doomsday_Book?from_search=true&qid=du14fOtzBB&rank=7) Have a recommendation for us? Send Doc and Nina and email at podcast at profawesome dot com!

Ever wondered why medieval history feels like a dusty textbook but the movies set in that era are so thrilling? Pop Medieval bridges that gap with a sense of adventure and a lot of laughs. Hosted by Dr. Richard Scott Nokes and his co-conspirator Nina MacNamara, this podcast digs into the real stories behind our fascination with the so-called dark ages. Each episode feels like a quest, whether they’re tracking down historical treasures, unraveling the complexities of events like the Black Death, or dissecting the monstrous creatures that haunt medieval lore and modern screens. The conversation is lively, accessible, and packed with insights you won’t find in a lecture hall. It’s for anyone who’s ever loved a medieval film or game but wanted to know where the fantasy ends and history begins. By blending rigorous education with genuine curiosity and humor, this series makes the distant past feel immediate and wildly entertaining. Tune in to Pop Medieval for a fresh take that proves learning about the past doesn’t have to be a chore-it can be an absolute blast.
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Pop Medieval Ep 17: What We Did Over Our Summer Break [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:02
Welcome to season 2 of Pop Medieval! Doc and Nina return with a bevy of updates from their summer break. First, Nina stepped into the feudal Middle Eastern future with Frank Herbert’s “Dune” before settling down with Net…
Pop Medieval Ep 16: A Beginner’s Guide to the SCA [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:11
In this episode, Doc introduces a skeptical but curious Nina to the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), a non-profit organization devoted to the research, study, and re-creation of medieval and renaissance art, skill…
Pop Medieval Ep 15: All Hayl the Tyger Kyng [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:17
Like the rest of America, Doc and Nina have been bitten by something big, striped, and caged. That’s right, in this episode, they’re discussing the Netflix sensation, Tiger King! But what does a docu-series about backyar…
Pop Medieval Minisode 1: A Reading From Tristan and Iseult [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:32
Hwaet and welcome to our first minisode! Nina is by herself this time and reading an excerpt from a book about two very star-crossed lovers. Yep, that’s “The Romance of Tristan & Iseult,” where a loyal knight falls in lo…
Pop Medieval Ep 14: Social Distancing, Boccaccio’s Way [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:01
Doc and Nina are holed up in their own houses right now. And while COVID-19 has different effects on their productivity levels, both of them have found time to record an episode on The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio. Th…
Pop Medieval Ep 13: Witches’ Brew [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:42
March is here! For St. Patrick’s Day and Women’s History Month, Doc discusses the history of Medieval Brewing, which was dominated by women known as “alewives.” He’ll talk about St. Brigid of Ireland, Katharina von Bora,…
Pop Medieval Ep 10: Seven Medieval Words (We Should Bring Back Today) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:33
The last time Doc and Nina played a game, it ended in Doc's humiliating loss! Now, he's out for blood with a game of "Seven Medieval Words (We Should Bring Back Today)." He'll give Nina seven Old English words and let he…
Pop Medieval Ep 9: Hail to The King, Baby [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:05
Mov-ember (finally!) concludes on a high note! Doc and Nina discuss the 2019 Netflix original, The King, starring Timothee Chalamet. This is an adaptation of Shakespeare's "Henry V," so brush up on your Henriad before li…
Pop Medieval Ep 8: The St Nick Sucker Punch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:47
Blīþe Gēol! In this very special episode of Pop Medieval, Doc tells Nina about two legends of Saint Nicholas. The first is the legend of St. Nicholas of Myra, who allegedly attended the Council of Nicaea and punched a he…