Pop Medieval Ep 16: A Beginner’s Guide to the SCA

Pop Medieval Ep 16: A Beginner’s Guide to the SCA

Author: Pop Medieval May 3, 2020 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, skills, combat, and culture. Doc discusses his history with the SCA and dispels a few misconceptions about the organization (namely, it’s not LARPing and the weapons are not Styrofoam). He talks about how members choose their personas, their crafts, and use the barter system to pay for goods and services. It’s incredibly nerdy, incredibly fun, and will turn the most dubious of skeptics (Nina) into excited neophytes! Show Notes Don’t take our word for it! Visit the SCA website and look up an event near you! (https://www.sca.org/) Nina’s Recommendations The Pyramid Collection (https://www.pyramidcollection.com/) Nova Roma (http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Main_Page) Doc’s Recommendations “Formal Combats in the Fourteenth Century” by Steve Muhlberger (https://www.books2read.com/u/mV75pM) Doc’s blog post “An Outsider’s View of the SCA” from 2007 on the Unlocked Wordhoard (http://unlocked-wordhoard.blogspot.com/2007/10/outsiders-view-of-sca.html) Have a recommendation for us? Send Doc and Nina an 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 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 12: All My Friends are Dead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 --…
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…