Pop Medieval Ep 3: A Thing about Kennings

Pop Medieval Ep 3: A Thing about Kennings

Author: Pop Medieval October 13, 2019 Duration: 42:30
You “podcast-listeners” don’t know a “thing” about our next episode! First, Doc explains to Nina the origin of the word thing. Then, listeners get a crash course in kennings and their use in Old English poetry. Finally, Nina tests Doc’s knowledge of “Beowulf’s” kennings with a challenging game of “Kenning You Dig It?” (Also, forgive Nina’s mic issues for this episode. She got excited during the kennings episode and started moving around too much.) Show Notes: Be sure to check out the following books from Witan Publishing: Drout’s Quick and Easy Old English by Michael Drout (https://books2read.com/Drout-Old-English) Beowulf: A Verse Translation for Students by Edward Risden (https://books2read.com/beowulf-risden) Doc’s Recommendation: Saga Thing Podcast (https://sagathingpodcast.wordpress.com/) Nina’s Recommendation: Beowulf:  A New Verse Translation by Seamus Heaney, the Old English and Modern English version (https://www.amazon.com/Beowulf-Verse-Translation-Seamus-Heaney/dp/0374111197)

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 8: The St Nick Sucker Punch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:47
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Pop Medieval Ep 7: Robin, Robin, Robin Buckets o’ Gold [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:37
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Pop Medieval Ep 6: We’re About to Go Feast Mode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:04
Mov-ember has been temporarily pre-empted due to the Thanksgiving holiday so Doc and Nina can bring you this very special food-themed episode of Pop Medieval. This one's all about a certain fast-food restaurant and their…
Pop Medieval Ep 5: To Hell with Hellboy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:35
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Pop Medieval Ep 4: The Kingdom is Full of Zombies BONUS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:18
Doc and Nina continue their discussion about Kingdom. Spoiler warning – this episode discusses the ending of the series, so if you haven’t seen the show, you may want to skip this episode!
Pop Medieval Ep 4: The Kingdom is Full of Zombies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:20
For our super-sized Halloween episode, Doc and Nina leave medieval Europe and head to Joseon-era Korea to discuss the 2019 Netflix show, Kingdom. It is part medieval history, part conspiracy thriller, and a whole lot of…
Pop Medieval Ep 2: The Staffordshire Hoard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:07
Imagine this: you're metal detecting in a field in the English countryside and suddenly, your sensors go off. You've just stumbled upon the largest medieval treasure in Europe! This is the Staffordshire Hoard and 2019 ma…
Pop Medieval: Pilot [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:02
Hwæt! Thanks for listening to our inaugural episode of Pop Medieval! We’re proud of our efforts with this project as this has been a while in the making. We’ve got some fun episodes planned, so we hope you subscribe on a…