Pop Medieval Ep 4: The Kingdom is Full of Zombies

Pop Medieval Ep 4: The Kingdom is Full of Zombies

Author: Pop Medieval October 27, 2019 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 tense undead action! They discuss the first episode in depth along the geography of Korea, Confucianism, cannibalism, and more. There was so much to talk about, we had to divide this into two episodes: one with no spoilers (this one) and one bonus episode that talks about the BONKERS series cliff hanger (that's the next one). Thanks to Engineer Mike for putting up with our rambling for two hours! Show Notes We stammered for it, but our email is podcast [at] profawesome [dot] com. Kingdom (https://www.netflix.com/title/80180171) Netflix's "Kingdom" and the "Tale of Hong Kiltong" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT_HeqLdISI&t=2s) Doc's Recommendations: Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse (The Medieval Way) (https://www.medievalists.net/2019/07/surviving-zombie-apocalypse-medieval-way/) Read Doc's Book, From A to Zombie (https://books2read.com/From-A-to-Zombie) More Critical Approaches to Comics (https://www.routledge.com/More-Critical-Approaches-to-Comics-Theories-and-Methods-1st-Edition/Smith-Brown-Duncan/p/book/9781138359536) Yi Soon Shin: Warrior and Defender (https://www.amazon.com/Yi-Soon-Shin-Warrior-Defender/dp/B002MVAUM8) Yi Soon Shin: Fallen Avenger (https://www.amazon.com/Yi-Soon-Shin-Warrior-Defender/dp/B002MVAUM8) Nina's Recommendation Sense-8 on Netflix: (https://www.netflix.com/title/80025744)

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 59

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Podcast Episodes
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 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…