Pop Medieval Minisode 5: Nina Explains the Rings

Pop Medieval Minisode 5: Nina Explains the Rings

Author: Pop Medieval September 7, 2022 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 memory. Can she recall all the plot points? (She! Does not! Pass!)  Mild salty language warning. 

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 32: In Mother Russia…They Include Tom Bombadil [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Pop Medieval Minisode 3: Don’t Plagiarize [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Pop Medieval Ep 31: Mansa Musa Inflates the Market, Pants [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:56
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Pop Medieval Ep 30: Bardcore and Uncut [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:43
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Pop Medieval Ep 29: Sutton Who? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:30
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Pop Medieval Ep 28: Alas, Poor Ophelia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:01
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Pop Medieval Ep 27: Watch Your F*cking Mouth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:56
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Pop Medieval Ep 26: Seven Medieval Words…A Sick Return! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:56
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