Pop Medieval Episode 52: T’was Blind, But Now Doc Sees

Pop Medieval Episode 52: T’was Blind, But Now Doc Sees

Author: Pop Medieval January 30, 2023 Duration: 21:44
Doc and Nina started this season…and then stopped suddenly! What happened? Well, Doc went blind for a little while and it impeded the podcast!  And in Pop Medieval fashion, they turn this into a podcast episode. Topics covered: chest day, eyeball jelly, leech books, disability studies, medieval eye recipes, John the Blind of Bohemia, the punishment for lousy leechcraft Recommendations  John the Blind, King of Bohemia (1296-1346) (https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/john-bohemia-0013170) Steve Pollington’s Leechcraft: Early English Charms, Plantlore and Healing  (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/809699.Leechcraft) Michael Drout’s Quick and Easy Old English (https://books2read.com/Drout-Old-English) Nokes’ BBC Future article on Swordfighting https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20221124-the-lost-medieval-sword-fighting-tricks-no-one-can-decode Upcoming: Nokes’ upcoming book: Beowulf in Comic Books and Graphic Novels – coming in early 2023 Nina’s upcoming novel: This is What You Wanted – coming in early 2023

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 Episode 51: Say The Line, Gandalf! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:54
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Pop Medieval Ep 50: Not a Ring In Sight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:12
Pop Medieval is back for Season 4! Doc and Nina discuss the most expensive television show ever, "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power." Their mutual consensus: negative, to varying degrees. Why does this show "insi…
Pop Medieval Minisode 5: Nina Explains the Rings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:21
Doc and Nina are getting ready to kick off season 4 of Pop Medieval! But first, a minisode! Pulled from an outtake from season 3, Nina attempts to recall the events of the "Lord of the Rings" as a non-LotR geek, from mem…
Pop Medieval Ep 49: Final Exam [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:41
It's the season 3 finale! Time for your final exam! Have you been paying attention all year, or have you been idly listening on your morning commute? Featuring a Pop Medieval correction and retraction! After your exam, b…
Pop Medieval Ep 48: Where There’s a Whip… [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:48
Doc and Nina try to record an episode without giggling, but the lord of the lash says, "nay, nay, nay!" They are back in Nerdhaven studios together and, propelled by the new Lord of the Rings series called "The Rings of…
Pop Medieval Ep 47: Earendel is a Good Name for a Star [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:06
We’re going to the stars! In this episode, Doc tells Nina about the new astronomical discovery and what that has to do with Tolkien plus some other medieval astronomy instruments. Finally, Doc implies that Nina has the “…
Pop Medieval Ep 46: Medieval Ukraine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:11
Doc refocuses current events on himself and then introduces Nina to Saint Olga of Kyiv. Doc completely misses two jokes. Plus, Nina relives past trauma. Topics covered: The grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Golden Horde, who…
Pop Medieval Minisode 4: WHAT Kind of School?? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:49
Spring Break, Pop Medievalists! While Doc and Nina work on their freckling, they left you with another Minisode. It’s timely, too: Who hates Red Sparrow as much as Nina? Probably no one. Enjoy! (Some salty language. List…
Pop Medieval Ep 45: Degrees of Deadness in Valheim [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:48
Doc and Nina play the popular viking-themed video game, Valheim. They’ll discuss the meaning of the game and get into the finer aspects of the world. Topics covered: being dead, naked and afraid; rewarding cooperative ga…